Robin Birtley

Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club Member Many of you may know that Robin Birtley has been unwell with cancer for some time, hence his absence from the tennis courts.  It is with much sadness that we advise that he passed away early on 22 January 2018, peacefully in the Midhurst hospice. Robin recently asked that we…

2018 FTC quiz champions are…

With questions on topics as varied as North Korea, Jagermeister, Polish Christmas lunch and comic book superheroes – in addition to a testing tennis round – the FTC quiz for 2018 enlightened, baffled and bemused in equal measure. Most of all though it was another hilarious romp through the mind of FTC’s regular quizmaster, the…

Newsletter and dates for your diary

Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the latest regular email update of the exciting things happening at your tennis club. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY  19 January, Friday: FTC Quiz Night with fish and chips at the Fishbourne Centre, 6.30pm. SOLD OUT 26 January, Friday: Burns Night supper and ceilidh with live band and haggis…

Rusty racquets class in new 2018 coaching schedule

The new year’s adult tennis classes with coaching partner Generation Tennis are now in full swing. Sign up for a class today! Rusty racquets Every Tuesday between 7-8pm, for men and women, £5 Tennis improvers  Every Tuesday between 6-7pm, for men and women, £5 Men’s team coaching Every Wednesday between 7-8.30pm, £6.50 Ladies’ coaching  Every…

Christmas newsletter

Dear Fishbourne Tennis Club member, Welcome to the latest regular email update of the exciting things happening at your tennis club. QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK  FTC’s popular Quiz Night will be held on Friday 19 January 2018, doors open 6pm, quiz starts sharp at 7pm.  Supper will be fish and chips served at around 8.30pm.…

All your Festive Tennis Lunch pictures here

The festive tennis lunch on Saturday 16 December  saw chilly courts but a large turnout and abundance of Christmas jumpers and silly hats, lashings of hot mulled wine (thanks David Lord) and mince pies, followed by most of the M&S deli counter (thanks Bryan and Val) plus hot chips all provided free of charge to…

All your FTC Christmas party pictures here

The Christmas party was a big success and  much enjoyed by members. The Nuffin’ Yet band were as popular as ever and the centre provided an excellent curry supper – thanks to Janine and her crew. The raffle raised £124 towards the cost of the evening. All the pictures are by Nikki Holden.  

Members’ Christmas lunch at Fishbourne Tennis Club

Christmas comes to Fishbourne Tennis Club on Saturday 16 December with the club session in the morning followed by a FREE members-only buffet lunch in the hall at the Fishbourne Centre. Tennis starts as usual at 09.00 and everyone is encouraged to wear something festive, whether a Christmas jumper or full elf or Santa outfit.…