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.…

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…

Sizzling summer 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  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 give bench the thumbs up

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…

What’s coming up at Fishbourne Tennis Club?

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…

Images from the 2017 AGM

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…

YONEX open morning an ace success

  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…

Dear FTC member, you are cordially invited…

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND LIVE WIMBLEDON TICKET DRAW  Wednesday 26th April 2017 at 7.30 for 8.00pm The Blue Room, Fishbourne Centre (Light refreshments and Bar available) You are cordially invited to join us for the 2017 AGM YOUR chance to have YOUR say about YOUR tennis club Catch up with club activities and plans for 2017…