Last Friday the Friday Morning ladies held their Christmas Lunch at The Empress Hotel and at which 30 members enjoyed a splendid Christmas lunch with good company. This annual event is a popular part of the F.M.L.'s calendar and this year's organisers, Catherine Brinkler and Val Partington, made sure everyone had a good time.  This section of the club has been running successfully for over 20years and still provides a very friendly introduction for new members to social tennis. Further information can be obtained from the club's very informative new website www.albanyltc.co.uk.

There is still time for Mini and Junior members to enter the annual Christmas Team competition and quiz.  This will be on Monday 19 December from 10am - 12noon, lunch break and then 1pm - 3pm. Contact Ian on 496293 or e-mail ianwatson@icloud.com to add your name. So far 20 have entered and there is room for a few more. Entry fee for the day is ?5 and players to take a packed lunch. You will be able to sign up for this on the board in the clubroom. This event is organised by club coach, Ian Watson and the emphasis is on fun. The raffle for the teddy bears, organised by Jan Gaskill  will also take place.

Members were sorry to learn that Vice President, Michael Sheehan has been unwell and is currently a guest at Nobles. Everyone who knows this popular supporter of the club wishes him a complete and speedy recovery. "Get well soon Michael"

On a very sad note news has reached us that another member, Kevin Worsley, has died after playing tennis in Tenerife. We don't know any further details yet but sincere sympathy to his partner Lesley, family and friends.

May I wish all club members, vice-presidents, sponsors, parents of our juniors and the media a really lovely Christmas. I thank everyone for their support throughout a busy year and may you all have a Happy, Healthy 2017.