Christmas events came fast and furious in December, with something for everyone, including Monday morning social tennis sessions with refreshments, festive choir nights, a Tuesday evening tennis and chilli supper, a festive foliage craft session when wreaths and table decorations were made, the coaches’ parent and junior Christmas party, and finally a Saturday fun ‘n’ games tennis session with lunch afterwards. Thanks to all who joined in and especially to those involved in organising events and providing refreshments.
Author: Gillian Sanderson
Christmas Casino & Cocktail night fun!
Curry night delight!
An excellent evening at the club for Ashley’s curry night. The clubhouse looked as good as any Indian restaurant with all the colourful decorations and the atmosphere was enhanced by the tempting smell of food coming from the kitchen and the sound of Indian music in the background. Many thanks to Ashley for cooking four different delicious curries, Jane for making mango dessert, Tash, Jane and Angela for decorating the clubhouse, and Angela, Karen and Tash for looking after the bar.
Martin’s Midweek “Davis Cup” Tournament
End of Season American Tournament
Thirty nine players competed over six rounds in the club’s End of Summer Season American Tournament with eventual winners being Darren Glover and Tash Hilsum. Well done to both! They were presented with the Beresford Marshall and Deb Saund Memorial Trophies. Thanks to Steve for organising and all those who played and spectated.
Presentation Night 2023
An excellent evening at the club for the presentation of this year’s summer club tournament trophies. Our Chairperson, Bez, presented the winners of each event with their trophies. Two additional presentations included Club Captain Steve’s choice of Player of the Year which went to Duncan Taylor, and Sarah Ball was given a framed photograph which will be hung in the clubhouse to recognise her recent achievement – Ladies 55+ Racketlon World Champion! Thanks to Angela and Karen for looking after the bar, Marion for her delicious homemade patés, Gill and Linda for organising the rest of the food, and to everyone who came along to support the event.
Martin’s midweek fun mixed doubles tournament
Two wins for Chrissie at L&W Summer Tournament Finals!
Success for club members at the Leigh & Westcliff Summer Tournament Finals Day which took place at the club. Chrissie had two wins, one with fellow club member Suzy in the Ladies Doubles Plate event, and the other with partner Jon Lee in the Mixed Vets Doubles. Adam & Tom took the Mens Doubles Plate title, whilst Paul & Rowland won the Mens Vets Doubles Plate final. Bad luck to Alison who faced tough opposition in the Ladies Vets Singles final, and to Diana who lost with partner Sue Sergeant in a close fought match in the Ladies Vets Doubles event. Many thanks to Sarah O’Sullivan and her team of helpers for providing refreshments throughout the afternoon, much appreciated by players and spectators, and also to Angela & Karen who looked after the bar.
Lloyd Burton fundraising team tennis event at WLTC
Dan wins title at UK Police Sports Championships!
Congratulations to club member Dan Thrale who has won the Mens Doubles title at the Police Sports UK Tennis Championships 2023! Whilst Dan wasn’t able to retain his mens singles title this year, losing 7-6, 7-5 to the eventual winner, Dan won the Mens Doubles event with his new partner Oli Mentessi from Grove Tennis Club, bringing home the trophy for Essex Police for the first time ever. Well done Dan, yet another great achievement in this busy year!