We are fast approaching the time of year when membership renewal is upon us. All members should have received an email reminding them of the need to pay their membership renewal subscriptions. And if you know of anyone who might be interested in joining please pass their names to Carolyn,[…]
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SWAMP BACK IN THE SWING!
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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In our inaugural Leap Year competition played on the 29th February it was a WELL DONE! to everyone for triumphing over the wind, albeit the sun was lovely when it shone. The winners were Marie and Craig on a final Point decider at 4-4 against Pam Dight and David James.[…]
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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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What a Difference a Week Makes
Two recent SWAMP sessions have shown the differences that the English winter weather can throw up. The 19th Jan was a glorious sunny morning for the lucky 24 players (See Photo) booked onto SWAMP. In the men’s doubles on the tarmac courts the away team won by 5.5-3.5 rubbers and[…]
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The Difference of an Hour
last Sunday saw the SWAMP session being almost well………swamped! the two photos below are taken just over an hour apart showing the prospect of any play being highly unlikely. In the event the weather improved and the court drainage worked well so that later they were able to play, albeit[…]
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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.
Read morePost Christmas Zest
A competitive 12 played post Christmas SWAMP today, with everyone’s games counting for a final personal score. Runner-up was Steve Reffitt with 23 games, and Chris Norman the winner with 25 games. FYI, The nice blue water bottle you can see on the bench is now in the clubhouse!There will[…]
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