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…
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.
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.…
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…
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…
Ronnie Ray’s sons paid a surprise visit to Fishbourne Tennis Club on Sunday 9 July – and first stop was the Ronnie Ray memorial bench in front of the clubhouse. Chris and Phil Ray watched some tennis action from the comfort of the bench, which was paid for with the generous bequest to the club by…
As well as the club Championships, now well under way (don’t be late organising your ties!), the men’s singles ladder and all the regular club sessions, there’s loads more coming up in Blackboy Lane! Junior Open Day – Saturday May 13, 2-4 pm For Boys and Girls aged 4-14 – your first step to become a…
The club’s annual meeting held at the Fishbourne Centre on Wednesday 26 April was well attended by a cross section of members. As well as the chairman’s and treasurer’s reports, there were updates on the provision of extra floodlights, how FTC is doing in the leagues, the coaching programme with Generation Tennis, the club’s busy…
The YONEX open morning at Fishbourne during the Saturday club session on 29 April really went well with some 40 people attending to get advice about their play and the type of racquet that would suit them best (writes David Lord). Pete Tuffrey from YONEX brought down about 30 different racquets for people to try…