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Tennis: Go ahead Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club are planning to expand

Roger Jackson Fri, 16th Aug 2019 at 09:00

“We have plans to hold open days and offer subsidised coaching for juniors and adults. The coaching and club membership will be open to anyone, not just people linked to the civil service.” Those are the words of Joe Chadwick in... “We have plans to hold open days and offer subsidised coaching for juniors and adults. The coaching and club membership will be open to anyone, not just people linked to the civil service.” Those are the words of Joe Chadwick in... “We have plans to hold open days and offer subsidised coaching for juniors and adults. The coaching and club membership will be open to anyone, not just people linked to the civil service.” Those are the words of Joe Chadwick in...

Tennis: Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club are proud of their heritage

Roger Jackson Fri, 28th Jun 2019 at 09:00

Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...Federer, Nadal, Serena, strawberries and cream – it’s the time of year when tennis is centre stage on the English sporting calendar with this year’s Wimbledon getting under way on Monday 1st July. Wimbledon, of course, is the only...

Tennis: Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club hoping that the sun shines on Saturday

Roger Jackson Tue, 4th Jun 2019 at 09:00

The summer of 2019 hasn’t yet hit the heights of last year in terms of the weather but members of Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club have got fingers – and rackets – crossed that the sun shines brightly this weekend. That’s...The summer of 2019 hasn’t yet hit the heights of last year in terms of the weather but members of Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club have got fingers – and rackets – crossed that the sun shines brightly this weekend. That’s...The summer of 2019 hasn’t yet hit the heights of last year in terms of the weather but members of Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club have got fingers – and rackets – crossed that the sun shines brightly this weekend. That’s...

Tennis: Rising Star: Olivia Rook, tennis player

Tennis: East Glos Club hosts Open Day giving everyone a chance to try a new sport

Thomas Hadfield Mon, 13th May 2019 at 16:00

East Glos Club on Old Bath Road in Cheltenham is holding an Open Day this Saturday, giving members of the public the chance to drop in and see what the club has to offer. “At East Glos we have 28 tennis courts and four squash courts,”...East Glos Club on Old Bath Road in Cheltenham is holding an Open Day this Saturday, giving members of the public the chance to drop in and see what the club has to offer. “At East Glos we have 28 tennis courts and four squash courts,”...East Glos Club on Old Bath Road in Cheltenham is holding an Open Day this Saturday, giving members of the public the chance to drop in and see what the club has to offer. “At East Glos we have 28 tennis courts and four squash courts,”...

Tennis: Simon Corbishley is an ace in the pack for Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis Association

Roger Jackson Thu, 24th Jan 2019 at 09:00

“You never know, in 10 years’ time I could be umpiring a men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon.” Those are the words of Simon Corbishley who last year was named official of the year by Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis...“You never know, in 10 years’ time I could be umpiring a men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon.” Those are the words of Simon Corbishley who last year was named official of the year by Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis...“You never know, in 10 years’ time I could be umpiring a men’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon.” Those are the words of Simon Corbishley who last year was named official of the year by Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis...

Tennis: First ITF win for East Glos junior Charlotte Russell

Roger Jackson Mon, 5th Nov 2018 at 14:40

East Glos junior member, Charlotte Russell, 16, has just won her first 18&U ITF event, the 1st Shine Bahrain Super Series ITF Junior Championship. The ITF Junior Circuit gives juniors all over the world an opportunity to compete, develop and...East Glos junior member, Charlotte Russell, 16, has just won her first 18&U ITF event, the 1st Shine Bahrain Super Series ITF Junior Championship. The ITF Junior Circuit gives juniors all over the world an opportunity to compete, develop and...East Glos junior member, Charlotte Russell, 16, has just won her first 18&U ITF event, the 1st Shine Bahrain Super Series ITF Junior Championship. The ITF Junior Circuit gives juniors all over the world an opportunity to compete, develop and...

Tennis: East Glos star Felicity Thomas says gold medal win was ‘pinnacle of career’

Roger Jackson Mon, 1st Oct 2018 at 12:50

Felicity Thomas is on top of the world. The East Glos tennis star was part of a four-strong Great Britain team who won The Queen’s Cup (women’s over-75s) in the World Team Championships in Umag, Croatia. And not surprisingly, Thomas...Felicity Thomas is on top of the world. The East Glos tennis star was part of a four-strong Great Britain team who won The Queen’s Cup (women’s over-75s) in the World Team Championships in Umag, Croatia. And not surprisingly, Thomas...Felicity Thomas is on top of the world. The East Glos tennis star was part of a four-strong Great Britain team who won The Queen’s Cup (women’s over-75s) in the World Team Championships in Umag, Croatia. And not surprisingly, Thomas...

Tennis: Joe Chadwick is making a big impression at Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 27th Sep 2018 at 09:00

It may be stretching it a bit to say that Joe Chadwick is coming ‘home’, but the new professional at Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club certainly knows this part of the world pretty well.   That’s because Chadwick, now 44,...It may be stretching it a bit to say that Joe Chadwick is coming ‘home’, but the new professional at Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club certainly knows this part of the world pretty well.   That’s because Chadwick, now 44,...It may be stretching it a bit to say that Joe Chadwick is coming ‘home’, but the new professional at Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club certainly knows this part of the world pretty well.   That’s because Chadwick, now 44,...

Tennis: East Glos quartet turn on the style at top national junior tournament

Roger Jackson Sun, 9th Sep 2018 at 09:00

Four tennis players from East Glos have been turning on the style at a top competition. The junior members, Charlotte Russell, Olivia Rook, Monty Graveney and Alice Howitt, took part in the Grade 1 Junior National Championships in Nottingham and...Four tennis players from East Glos have been turning on the style at a top competition. The junior members, Charlotte Russell, Olivia Rook, Monty Graveney and Alice Howitt, took part in the Grade 1 Junior National Championships in Nottingham and...Four tennis players from East Glos have been turning on the style at a top competition. The junior members, Charlotte Russell, Olivia Rook, Monty Graveney and Alice Howitt, took part in the Grade 1 Junior National Championships in Nottingham and...

Tennis: Cheltenham Civil Service Tennis Club have so much to offer, says Matt Clempson

Roger Jackson Fri, 16th Mar 2018 at 15:50

Matt Clempson has been playing tennis for two decades and describes himself as “someone who plays tennis” rather than as “a tennis player”. And whether you are ‘a tennis player’ or ‘someone who plays...Matt Clempson has been playing tennis for two decades and describes himself as “someone who plays tennis” rather than as “a tennis player”. And whether you are ‘a tennis player’ or ‘someone who plays...Matt Clempson has been playing tennis for two decades and describes himself as “someone who plays tennis” rather than as “a tennis player”. And whether you are ‘a tennis player’ or ‘someone who plays...

Tennis: Wales call-up for East Glos tennis star Rose D’Sa in the Four Nations Seniors Tennis International

Contributed Fri, 9th Mar 2018 at 14:40

East Glos member Rose D’Sa has been selected to play for Wales in the Four Nations Seniors Tennis International in Dublin in May this year. The Four Nations is a bi-annual event comprising age groups over 55, over 60, and over 65, from...East Glos member Rose D’Sa has been selected to play for Wales in the Four Nations Seniors Tennis International in Dublin in May this year. The Four Nations is a bi-annual event comprising age groups over 55, over 60, and over 65, from...East Glos member Rose D’Sa has been selected to play for Wales in the Four Nations Seniors Tennis International in Dublin in May this year. The Four Nations is a bi-annual event comprising age groups over 55, over 60, and over 65, from...

Tennis: Felicity Thomas is still playing the sport she loves all around the world

Roger Jackson Fri, 26th Jan 2018 at 09:00

Felicity Thomas and her husband Gordon were making travel plans when The Local Answer called. It’s something they’ve become well practised in over the past couple of decades as Felicity’s tennis career – rather like a good...Felicity Thomas and her husband Gordon were making travel plans when The Local Answer called. It’s something they’ve become well practised in over the past couple of decades as Felicity’s tennis career – rather like a good...Felicity Thomas and her husband Gordon were making travel plans when The Local Answer called. It’s something they’ve become well practised in over the past couple of decades as Felicity’s tennis career – rather like a good...

Tennis: East Glos player Felicity Thomas earns number one age group world doubles ranking

Roger Jackson Mon, 22nd Jan 2018 at 12:30

Tennis ace Felicity Thomas, who has travelled the world playing the sport she loves, is now officially number one in the world. The East Glos member has been ranked ITF world number one over-75 doubles tennis player. The 77-year-old, who lives in...Tennis ace Felicity Thomas, who has travelled the world playing the sport she loves, is now officially number one in the world. The East Glos member has been ranked ITF world number one over-75 doubles tennis player. The 77-year-old, who lives in...Tennis ace Felicity Thomas, who has travelled the world playing the sport she loves, is now officially number one in the world. The East Glos member has been ranked ITF world number one over-75 doubles tennis player. The 77-year-old, who lives in...