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News
Forthcoming Events
- Club Cleanup Day, TBA
- Veteran's Tournament 4th May
- Beginners and returnees coaching course, starts May 9th
- Junior Open 2008 Entry forms now available.
Captain's Day 8th April
The weather was fine and we had a good turn out - 13 ladies and 11 men, so Toni Cox agreed to play as a man giving us the perfect numbers for 6 courts of mixed doubles. We played 8 games in each round, swapping partners after 4 games, and had 3 rounds during the evening. The standard of tennis was good and the competition tight, but when the scores were added up we had clear winners for both men and ladies. Sue Aldington and Craig Amison-Smith were presented with the crystal trophy (and chocolates!)
A special thanks to Sally Cullen for so capably organising the evenings event.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM was held at the Rugby club clubhouse at 7:15 pm on Thursday 28nd February 2008.The minutes of the meeting are now available in the clubhouse.
The Winter 2007-8 Club Newsletter
The newsletter is available for download. Click the "Newsletter" button on the left to get a pdf copy.
Thames Valley Winter Tennis League - Latest Results
If you want full up to date results for the Thames Valley Winter Tennis League, then visit its web site http://www.thamesvalleywtl.net.
Nicolette Colborne and Mike Barter Cups, Tuesday 19th December
The tennis only became serious in the final, when the shepherdess (Val Casemore) cast off her gown and the snowman (Roger Bones) removed his carrot nose. Their efforts were rewarded by victory over Anne-Marie Dunn and Dennis Gordon.
John Reissland Cup
The winners of the John Reissland Cup were Craig Amison-Smith and Linda Boston.
Abingdon-Torrevieja Veterans Tennis Match
The Spanish Club gave a great welcome to their English visitors, and the Abingdon team extend their thanks for the hospitality they were shown during their week's visit. The Spanish veterans proved too strong on their clay courts for our team, and they won both rubbers and the match. Pictured above are the two team, although one of the Spanish players had to leave early -- his place was taken by a lady with whom Terry had been practising his Spanish. Perhaps next time we should plan for mixed matches!
The Barn Dance, Friday 30th November
The event was be held in the John Mason school hall on Friday 30th November. It was well attended and was a great success.
This event was a follow-up to last year's charity Barn Dance. Richard Smart was again the organiser. All profits will go to the Ibanda Integrated School in Uganda. The aim was to raise £500, and that figure was exceeded by a comfortable margin. Richard extends his thanks to all those who attended and contributed towards his fund raising effort.The President's Tournament
David Howard again organised the President's Tournament. The winners were Angela Tyreman, Craig Amison-Smith, Richard Smart and Kate Plumtree.
The 2007 Club Tournament Finals
The club tournaments had a good momentum about them again this year. We had kind weather and a good turn out to Final's Day with all events except the mixed doubles handicap being ready to play.
Full results and pictures may be found by clicking on the Club Finals button to the left.
Old Club Newsletters
You may download a PDF version of the Winter 2007-8 Club Newsletter using the "Newsletter" button on the left.
The Summer 2007 Newsletter, Winter 2006-7 Newsletter, Autumn 2006 Newsletter, Summer 2006 Newsletter, Winter 2005-6 Newsletter, Autumn 2005 Newsletter, are also still available for download.
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