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Chairmans introduction

Hi, Welcome to Tennis at Tattenhall

My main focus this year will be to increase the membership of our club and work on a scaled set of targets for developing the club – ranging from equipment to support the juniors to our goal of developing extra court facilities. There will be a number activites and events this year to support this objective. We have a new page on this site dedicated to new starters and will be holding a combined open day later this year in conjuction with other sections of the recreation club.

One key area identified to help build our long term membership is to investment in our junior members and actively encourage new junior members by providing an opportunity for youngsters to start playing tennis. See the new Junior Social Tennis item below

Ball Machine Appeal

For some time now I have been on the look out for a suitable opportunity to get hold of a ball machine for the club; such an opportunity has now presented itself with our new coach Paul finding a £1,000+ machine that has hardly been used. It's up for private sale for £500. This is an opportunity that I feel will give the club a fantastic asset that will be of value to all our current members and provide us with an extra facility that would broaden our appeal and offering to new members.

We have therefore recently started an appeal to get pledges towards the purchase of asset for the Club.

We started the appeal with a very generous £200 donation 2 weeks ago, as of 12th of May we now have pledges totalling £425.

On behalf of the club I'll like to thank all those that have contributed so far to this fantastic achievement, but keep those contributions coming as we are not quite there yet.

-------Update--------

After careful consideration we have decided that the original machine under consideration would not suit our needs due to it's age and size leading to reliability, accessibility and power supply concerns. So it has been agreed to make a small donation available from club funds to top-up our fund raising and go for a brand new smaller and lighter battery operated model

Ball Machine

Email me at if you would like to pledge or use the button below to make an online payment

Junior Under 16 league is back

This year our Juniors have re-entered the Cheshire under 16's, this after a year out in the wilderness, it's early days but our team is eager and enthusiastic (a bit like the coach)

If you would like to join in please contact our coauch Paul Oldfield on 07736939677 or email at

Junior Summer Social Tennis 12th June

Saturday mornings proved very popular last year and we are planning to do the same this year, between the hours of 10am and 12pm. These sessions are designed to enable children who are currently paying for coaching to get extra practice at a time when they know other children will be available to play.

In addition, this scheme will also provide a regular informal session where any interested juniors can turn up, join in and get involved in the sport, hopefully leading to eventualy joining the club.

There is no charge for junior tennis members. For non-members a fee of £1.00 per week is charged to cover equipment and costs incurred.

Please note Social Junior Tennis will start on Saturday the 12th of June.

Also note that although some adults may be 'on hand,' the participation of juniors in these sessions is entirely at the parent's discretion and the parent is responsible for ensuring their child is 'safe'. All children will need to have appropriate footwear to be allowed on court....tennis shoes or trainers with acceptable (similar) soles and there own rackets (One or two may be avalable to borrow on the day)

Last but not least, these sessions are intended to provide an enjoyable opportunity for youngsters to play tennis so please spread the word and bring any young enthusiasts along.

Your club needs you

Volunteers are required for the following positions

Junior Officer -> Required to build up the junior section and help us compete in tournaments next year.

Membership Secretary -> Required to manage membership and fees

If you feel you could help specifically with these roles or would be willing to help maintain and develop the club in any other way feel free to contact me, Michael Lambert on 07704414152 or email me via the link on our contacts page

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