After some bad weather interruptions SWAMP got back into the swing of things again. The top scorers at what was a very competitive SWAMP today were Nick and Paul for the men and Jane for the ladies, all of whom know how to be friends with the unseen presence on[…]
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Resumption of Swamp!
After a few weeks of really awful weather SWAMP resumed today (23rd Feb) as the photo shows – it was a lovely sunny morning for 10 players who, with new balls, managed to play despite the wind! Thanks to Andy for arranging.
Read moreSaturday Social Tennis Takes Off
The Saturday Social Tennis sessions for 2020 have started very well. The session that took place on the 18th was attended by 27 players which made Carolyn’s job (which she does brilliantly!) that little bit harder in ensuring that everyone got playing time. The reason no doubt was that the[…]
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First SWAMP of the year
There were 16 at a bracing SWAMP today, the first of the year. Thanks Andy for arranging men’s doubles on Astro and ladies doubles on tarmac.
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New Year Zeal
A sunny start to 2020 for the 16 social tennis players. Who also presumably did NOT have a hangover! Happy New Year from everyone at HSTC! Hopefully a remarkable one – watch this space.
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Festive Hats and Tennis Fun
Festive hats were on display for a somewhat overcast, sunny and dry SWAMP on the 22nd. The home team won, and after the shortest day we are heading for lighter evenings!
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Sleet then Sun!
Sleet then Sun for the happy 16 SWAMP players today. It really was a very pleasant mornings’ tennis, and “get well soon” wishes go to Andy who is suffering from man flu (the more virulent form of lady flu I believe)
Read moreLadies Who Lunch but also Play Tennis!
HSTC Ladies Christmas lunch at Sasso on Thursday 5th Dec. Many thanks to Linda Halpern for organising it; there was a great representation of past and present players. Hopefully everyone will keep in contact as the club develops and keep traditions like this even as we grow.
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Yet Another Sunny Sunday
A blindingly beautiful SWAMP today with both the 8-player men’s doubles on the Astro courts and the 8-player mixed doubles on the tarmac courts ending in 32-32 draws! Essential tennis gear is hat, scarf and sunglasses.
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Winter’s Here But Players Undaunted
Last Sunday (27th Oct) saw the start of another SWAMP campaign. Thanks to Andy Clayton who started this when we moved to Claro Park he has managed to encourage many players from around the local clubs to take part throughout the winter period. The photo below shows the first week’s[…]
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