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TENNIS CLUB Tennis Section TENNIS UPDATE The courts were prepared for the new season by Tennis Members, some volunteers and some Members from the Bowling Section. Grateful thanks to you all! We are also pleased that new fencing was erected by Stuart Gower of Fynewood, Dunoon, which completed the full circumference of the courts, and we are very grateful to him for all his help. The Tennis Pavilion has been made more wind and water tight so can now be safely used. As senior members numbers have been falling, it is good to see that after a leaflet drop was carried out locally, people of all ages have been expressing an interest and joining the club, including a welcome group of junior players. Tennis equipment (racquets, balls, etc) is available for use by members and visitors attending with members, and is stored inside the pavilion. We still offer 'Come and Try' sessions for Bowling & Tennis at mutually convenient times. We do not currently offer formal tennis coaching, but we are actively looking into being able to provide this as an optional paid service. The Tennis WhatsApp group is working well for folks to keep in touch either to pass on info or say when they are able to play. A new update for the club is the Sum-Up machine that is available in the tennis pavilion that allows for card payments from visitors attending with members. Hopefully this will be accessible to all visitors in the near future, after some joinery work. The honesty box for cash is still in use on the pavilion door and accessible without needing a key. We're hoping to organise some informal get togethers and tournaments over the season. It will be good to meet up with new members! Elaine
Marshall PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Now that the Green has closed for the season, It's time for the Presentation of Prizes. I have been
trying to arrange this with The Royal for Wednesday 20 or
27 November but unfortunately they are closing Tuesdays
& Wednesdays all November. It will be a buffet similar to last year's & I will confirm the cost once I know. Look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Raffle prizes would be most welcome too. Myra THE MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL
Bathed in warm sunshine, Innellan Bowling and Tennis Club hosted the Meg Henry Tennis Tournament on Sunday 23 June. Players from the host Club & Castle Tennis Club joined forces with members of the Henry family to compete for the Rosebowl, a lovely trophy donated by the Henry family. The afternoon ended with Tom Henry congratulating the winners and presenting the Rosebowl to Helen Waddell and Stevie Limbert both from Castle Tennis Club. A great afternoon was had by all, including a very enjoyable afternoon tea. The club would like to thank all who participated and made this day a great success for the Club. We look forward to welcoming you all back next year. Elizabeth
Gower MEG HENRY MEMORIAL ROSEBOWL The Club is holding Meg's Memorial Tournament on Sunday 23 June - 12.30 for 1pm start & members, family & friends are invited to compete. Entry fee £3.00. There will be an afternoon tea following the game & if you can bring along a wee token towards this, it would be appreciated. Now all we need is the Sun! OPENING OF THE GREEN & COURTS
Well, what a day for our 170th Opening. Sunshine, tennis, bowling, good food & great company. Big shout out to all the visiting bowlers who supported us & the guys & gals from overseas. I hope they made it through Colintraive customs with all that booze ?? President John thanked Robert Devine from Ardentinny Bowling Club who spoke kindly on behalf of kindred Clubs. He then asked Eileen Brand to deliver the first bowls of the season, after which he declared the Green & Courts open for 2024. Our first toucher of the season was won by Barbara Parkinson of RBC & the winning triple was John Devine & Jim Morgan (Innellan) & Kevin Hayes (RBC). A substantial afternoon tea was then enjoyed before Andy Brown & President John tackled the huge raffle. Thankyou to everyone who brought prizes & tickets. Haste ye Back Myra SCopyright © 2012 - Innellan Bowling and Tennis Club, Shore Road, Innellan, Argyll and Bute, PA23 7SP |
