Author: Nathan Dimmock

  • Club Closed from Thursday

    New public health restrictions come into force in England at 00:01 on Thursday morning. Although exercise outdoors with one other person will be permitted, the current understanding of the LTA, as published on their website, is that all outdoor sports facilities including tennis clubs are required to close and thus it will not be possible to use…

  • Mens Doubles Champions 2020

    Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mens Doubles Final could not happen on Finals’ Day so it was played on a grey and blustery October day. Nev & Warren won the day 6-0 6-4 against James & Ryan. Congratulations to all players for some fantastic tennis! Our Winter Doubles competitions are now underway, as well as…

  • Pop-up Charity Café Update

    Our first three Pop-up Café events proved to be hugely popular.  Donations and proceeds from the sale of refreshments, homemade cakes, candles, jams and other donated items exceeded £390 for Macmillan Cancer Support!  Many thanks to everyone who has donated or attended, with particular gratitude to the bakers who supplied amazing home-baked goodies. Unfortunately due to London moving…

  • Pop-up Charity Café at Social Sessions

    To raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, we will be hosting a Pop-up Charity Café and Homemade Goodies Shop at a number of Club Social sessions throughout October (full list of dates below). There will be tea, cafetière coffee and sweet treats available, as well as home-made items to buy (including candles, jam and face masks)…

  • Coach-led Social – Postponed to Saturday 10th October

    Due to the very wet weather forecast for Saturday we have decided to postpone coach-led social until the following week (10th October). We hope you will be able to join Head Coach, José, at 1:30pm for an hour of fun games and drills, followed by some convivial sets of social doubles. This regular (pre-covid) feature of the club calendar is…

  • Doubles Champions 2020

    Thank you to everyone who helped make our Finals Day in early September a success, especially with all the extra work that was required to comply with the COVID regulations. Spectators were treated to two high quality games of tennis in warm and sunny conditions. In the Ladies Doubles, Liz & Steph beat Louise &…

  • COVID-19 Regulations Update (14th September)

    The LTA, in consultation with the government, have confirmed that from Monday informal social play is limited to groups of no more than 6 individuals, but organised activities such as coaching, competitions and club sessions are exempt from this rule provided they are compliant with the appropriate LTA COVID-19 guidelines. The club has already taken the necessary steps…

  • Finals Day 2020 – Saturday

    This coming Saturday, 5th September, is the conclusion of the Club Championships. Normally the highlight of the Club’s social calendar, we are unable to put on the usual barbecue and sumptuous buffet, but please do come along to support your fellow members and enjoy some fine tennis.  Play will begin at 1pm with the Ladies’ Doubles…

  • Upcoming Maintenance on Courts 1-3

    Update: This work has been completed and the courts will be available to play again on Friday 18th from 8am. The feedback from members about the re-colouring of courts 4 & 5 earlier in the year has been very positive. It has also shown up the wear on courts 1, 2 and 3! We are…

  • Monday Night Cardio Tennis

    Monday evenings: 6:15-7:15pm or 7:15-8:15pm7th September – 19th October  (7 sessions) Members £56 / Non-members £70 Sign up online, or contact Frances Allberry on 07931 703134 for more information.