At last the weather is improving and we are playing league matches. Albany A had a 6sets – 2sets win at home to Ramsey with Bridget Stewart/Sharon Bath, Robby Orr/Bridget Stewart and Ray Roberts/Sharon Bath winning 2 sets each. The A team had a close match with Douglas A losing 3sets – 5sets. Albany winners were David Bufton/Andy Murray 2 sets and David Bufton/Gillian Pearson 1 set.

Members are reminded that membership renewal is due before 1 April and renewal forms are awaiting collection from the clubhouse. If you rejoin by 31 March there is a discount. Your membership will lapse on 1 April.

Members may have noticed that we have recently added 2 new banner sponsors to the display in the indoor court – Morrison Photos and Annexio.

The Empress Hotel will shortly be adding their banner. The rental space for an 8ft x 2ft banner or board is ?150 per year – this is less than ?3 a week! If any member wishes to display a company banner please contact me 861497 or e-mail albanytennispr @manx.net. The income from this form of sponsorship helps us to keep the cost of hiring the court at the current ?10 per hour which is very reasonable.. I do hope members are using these companies when requiring any of the goods or services offered. We only have one company from each field of business  but I am currently looking for the following; a garage, a dentist, beautician, travel agent, vet, kennels, chemist. If you can help please get in touch.

Plans are going well for the Celebration Dinner on Friday 7 October – details will been announced shortly. We are still looking for someone to be the promoter for a Tombola – can you help?