ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 2026
Dates for your diary:
The dates for the Open Tournaments, which are open to members and non-members alike, are listed below. Do make a note of them. The fee for non-members is £10 to include lunch and refreshments. The final date (Dodds Cup) is for members only. If you would like to play in any of these tournaments, please contact Sarah Vertigan for more information.
2026:
Saturday 23 May - Coffee Morning - 10-12noon Witheridge Parish Hall -
Saturday 2 May - Open Tournament - 9.30am-2pm
Saturday 6 June - Open Tournament - 9.30am-2pm
Saturday 25 July - Open Tournament - 9.30am-2pm
Saturday 22 August - Open Tournament and BBQ - 9.30-2pm
Saturday 12 Sept - Dodds Cup (members only) 9.30am-2pm
Friday Evening Tennis
Due to the successful introduction of the Friday evening social tennis sessions throughout the summer of 2024, we will continue to hold them in 2026. The evenings are open to members and non-members alike, all abilities and all ages.
No need to book - Free to Members - £5 charge for non-Members - no need to book - just turn up on the night*
Starting on Friday 15th May every Friday from 6pm onwards throughout the summer months (until the end of September)
Just turn up after 6pm on a Friday and see who else is there. A chance to play tennis and meet other players.
* Please check via the WhatsApp group or call Diney on 07796 262900 or Paul on 07854 386201 to make sure it is on!
Membership Renewals
The new tennis season starts on 1st April 2026 and all subscriptions will become due then.
Once the online booking system has been updated, you will only be able to book a court if you have paid your subscription. I urge all members to make sure they are registered so that we can update your details.
Anyone who wishes to book the court, members and non-members alike, will first need to be registered with the LTA (free to register) before using the ClubSpark booking system. Non-members may book the court on a pay-and-play basis by registering first and then paying online. Members do not need to pay once they have paid their subscriptions. If anyone has any issues trying to book a court, they should contact Sarah Vertigan.
All membership subscriptions should be made by BACS, if possible, directly into the Club bank account and, once payment has been received, the individual member's details will be updated and thier membership will be activated.
If anyone has booked the court but no longer requires the booking, please make sure you access the online system to cancel/release the court so that others may book that slot. This applies to both members and non-members.
NEWS
Social events
In 2025 we held four open tournaments and the Dodds Cup, which was won by Paul Duddington and Mark Difford. We continued the Friday evening social tennis sessions and held a very popular BBQ in conjunction with the August tournament. We ran a very successful Coffee Morning in the Parish Hall and held a very well-attended pre-Christmas dinner in the Mitre in Witheridge. Since all these events proved to be so successful we hope to do the same in 2026.
Coffee Morning
The Coffee Morning held on 3 May was a real success with Club members and local visitors enjoying meeting friends over a cup of coffee and a piece of cake as well as purchasing plants, raffle tickets, books, items from the pre-loved stall and from guest stallholders - Muffet Monroe, Helen Moore, Rull Flowers and Lesotho Rose. From the money raised, the Club is delighted to be able to send £50 to Devon Air Ambulance Trust. Thank you to everyone who contributed to supply cakes, raffle prizes and gave their time to help.