The Club Championships sponsored by Auxesia Ltd was completed last week with the postponed Men’s Doubles Final proving to be a close match with 16 yearolds Sean Drewry and Adam Pyatt-Coppell eventually beating the older, experienced Alastair Montgomerie/Jim Travers (ages withheld) 3/6 6/2 10-8 in the champions tie-break.

Last Friday’s Night at the Races proved to be an enjoyable and successful evening which raised approximately ?1,800 for club funds. Thanks should go to John Morrison of Morrison Photos for a well presented programme, Kirsten Hall, who organised The Chippy suppers, David Bufton, David Winnell and Jackie Chinn on the Tote table, Jan Gaskill and Kirsten for the raffle and all companies and individuals who sponsored races, owners, trainers and jockeys, This is a good start to raising money to repay the loans on the re-surfaced courts.

ON Wednesday the club hosted the lunch for sponsors, vice-presidents and committee who have supported the club’s activities throughout the past year. An excellent lunch was provided by Jan Gaskill, Fran Shacklock and Hilary Power with Carissa Skehan and Finola Ellis also helping in the kitchen. This annual event is appreciated by all those who give financial or practical support for our very busy club.

The Albany/Auxesia Junior Open tournament commences on Saturday with play continuing throughout the week. It is hoped that all finals will be completed by Friday 21st with presentations on court at conclusion of each event. Any queries re. match times please contact the referee, ian Watson (496293). The next day Saturday (22nd) is the Celebration of Our New Courts which takes place at 4pm with HE Lt Governor Adam Wood officially declaring the courts open by serving the first ball. Invites have gone out to all members to attend and we need replies from those who will be attending so that catering numbers for the reception afterwards can be finalised.