Fishbourne Tennis Club hosted Southsea on Sunday 19 November for the latest round in our ongoing series of friendlies which never fail to provide lots of laughs and plenty of enjoyable tennis. This time it was no different, helped by kind weather and five-game sets (with plenty of 10-point championship tiebreaks at 2-2!) that gave…
At the Portsmouth & District LTA trophy awards presentation on Thursday 19 October Fishbourne Tennis Club was presented with the following awards: The trophy for winners of the Men’s Fourth Division – Summer league. Our first Men’s team were promoted to the 3rd Division Certificate for runners up of the Mixed Division 3 – Winter league. …
Gay Collins and Robin Birtley have been made Honorary Members of Fishbourne Tennis Club for their contribution to the life and success of the club. “Even though you have retired from playing the game, we would like you to become an Honorary Member in recognition of your tireless support,” reads a letter to both Gay…
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 20 October, Friday, 7pm, Table tennis Tournament, Fishbourne Centre 5 November, Sunday, 9am, American Tournament (NOTE NEW DATE) 9 December, Saturday, 7pm, Christmas Party with Nuthin’ Yet Band, Fishbourne Centre…
Reigning Fishbourne men’s tennis champion Tom Craddock retained his singles trophy and added a doubles title at the Fishbourne Tennis Club Championships Finals Day, held on Saturday (2 September). But this year there was a new champion among the women, with Tamsin Saunders holding aloft the ladies’ singles trophy after an enthralling match against…
The Masters Division 1 team had an excellent summer season, increasing their position from ninth to fifth (writes Luke McEwen). During the season the following players took part. Sue Lord, Tamsin Saunders, Sally Atkins, Cressida Williams, David Holmes, Duncan Stewart, Geoff Miles, Katie Bracher, Luke McEwen and Shaz Morris, As captain, I would like to express my gratitude for the commitment of…
Far and away the most enjoyable friendly competition Fishbourne is involved in – that’s the club’s regular encounter with Southsea Tennis Club. This summer’s visit to Clarence Esplanade on Sunday 20 August coincided with sunny dry weather and high spirits all round, with eager anticipation not just for some cracking first-to-four-games matches but also for the famous Southsea tea in…
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 13 August Sunday, American Tournament and barbecue (see below) 17 August, Thursday 5pm, committee meeting (observers welcome), Fishbourne Centre 2 September, Saturday FINALS DAY 20 October, Friday, 7pm, Table tennis…
Mid-way through the season, Fishbourne teams continue to do well in the Portsmouth & District LTA summer tournament. Here are the captains’ mid-term reports: Sam Hart, men’s doubles, division 4 (weekend only games, no age restrictions): We are top of the league so far this year, four fixtures played and four won. We have won…