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Peckover House Christmas Spectacular Event – Saturday 7th December 2019
Wisbech Tennis Club is proud to have decorated a tree at Peckover House for the third year running in their Christmas Spectacular Event. A big thank you to our adult and junior members for decorating stars to go on our tree together with some tennis balls, it looks lovely with some imaginative ideas.
Peckover House, Gardens, Tea Room and Gift Shop is open from tomorrow Saturday 7th December till Sunday 15th December from 11.00am to 3.30pm. Loads of decorated trees in the house to see, festive food and drink in the Reed Barn, together with ideas for Christmas Presents.
Normal admission fees apply but free to NT members, see their website for details
Children’s Halloween Competition – Tuesday 22nd October 2019
Fun and games in the sun at the tennis club for an early Halloween children’s tournament! The youngsters all enjoyed a range of different tennis activities, then finished the day with hot dogs and cake. It was great to see some lovely outfits and the parents join in with the games. Many thanks to Gary and Jacqui for organising the event, assisted by Lucy, Alfie and Harry.
Ladies Halloween Tournament – 18th October, 2019
Congratulations to our winners Jane Page and Pauline Maris in our ladies Halloween tournament. Everyone swopped partners and had one game with each player in a short timed slot. Thanks to Gary Fitzjohn for being the scorekeeper in the nights event. The ladies then enjoyed a buffet and drinks to complete the evening, and celebrate Annes’ Birthday with a cake.
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Tournament Winners – 15th September 2019
Congratulations go to Gary Fitzjohn and Jacqui West who played in a friendly tournament at North Runcton today, where Gary won the Mens Singles and jointly they won the Mixed Doubles. Well done also to Nicky Giddens who got to the ladies finals, and played in the Mixed with Clive. It was different clubs playing with and against each other on a lovely sunny day and well run!
Fed Cup Style Tournament – 8th September 2019
‘Tactics’ lead to a win by the White Team of Michael Giddens, Sue Beel, Gary Fitzjohn, Jane Page and Anne Piccaver.
Thanks go to Wendy Cropp for organising and running the tournament, and everyone enjoyed cakes after the tournament.
Singles Finals – 8th September 2019
Congratulations to our Singles Champions Seth Briggs-Williams and Sophie Tjurina on winning their titles today with some thrilling games watched by a large crowd.
Seth beat Justin Jackson 6-3, 6-4 with some great rallies and Sophie beat Wendy Cropp 6-1, 7-6 in a tense tie break. The trophies were presented by Sue Pitcher then everyone enjoyed a bring and share lunch in the sunshine.
Garden Party – 2nd August 2019
On Friday tennis club members and friends enjoyed a wonderful garden party in the gardens of Elgoods Brewery. Exploring the gardens, enjoying a fantastic meal and listening and dancing to live music by ‘In the Mood’ was the perfect combination for a very enjoyable evening. Many thanks to all who supported the event and those who helped in any way. £2000 was raised for club development from the evening.