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.…
Sunday with our friends from the South(sea)
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…
Fishbourne gets P&D awards for tennis…and tea
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. …
Robin and Gay made Honorary Members
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…
Autumn newsletter
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…
Finals Day 2017: full report and all the results
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…
Finals Day 2017: Nikki Holden’s picture gallery
P&D league round-up: summer mixed doubles Masters Division 1
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…
Tennis and tea in the Southsea sunshine
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…