Competitive Tennis
Club History
Whitchurch Tennis Club has a long history. Here are some of the major events in our Club archives:- Summer 1912 - a few Whitchurch residents founded Park Lawn Tennis Club located at Park Road on a small rough patch of grass between two private orchards. There was no Sunday play.
- 1941 - a German landmine damaged the Pavilion and equipment.
- 1946/1947 - lost the Park Road site but relocated to the current address, which was previously occupied by the Whitchurch Lawn Tennis Club, by now defunct. The Club was still called Park Lawn Tennis Club. From the early days of several grass courts the Club developed and evolved. The grass courts have been replaced by the all weather courts over the years.
- 1991 - the old clubhouse, full of character, was demolished to make way for a more modern building with big improvements on amenities, such as, mens, womens and disabled changing rooms, a meeting room, an entertainments/sitting room with a modern bar, well equipped kitchen and store rooms.
- 1992 - new clubhouse built. At the first AGM in the new clubhouse the clubs name was changed to Whitchurch Tennis Club.
- 1997 - the final expansion. Court 7 and a mini practice court was built with floodlights on Court 7 and a car park extension. The Club now boasts 7 all weather courts with Court 1, 2, and 7 having modern floodlights.
- The club attracts new members every year but still retains members who joined the club in their teens and have remained into their 40's, 50's, 60's and even 70's.
- Terry Williams has been President of the Club for over a decade, supported by Joy Harrison and Fred Poyner, longtime and dedicated members.
- 2002 - Court 1, 2 and 3 new surface.
Newsflash
Did you know that the Club House is a fantastic venue for Birthdays, Weddings, Engagements, Retirements and Anniversaries and yes sadly Funerals. Young childrens parties are welcome. Our pleasant surroundings, spacious kitchen and well stocked bar makes a perfect venue for any occasion. The club has contacts to local DJs, bands and caterers at very good rates.
All members or anyone who knows a member can use the facilities. If interested, please contact our main Club House Manager, Jane James on telephone 029 2061 6465 or email us and leave details of the dates and times you are interested in.
NB/ Sorry but club policy is to avoid 18 and 21 parties due to local residents and noise levels.
All members or anyone who knows a member can use the facilities. If interested, please contact our main Club House Manager, Jane James on telephone 029 2061 6465 or email us and leave details of the dates and times you are interested in.
NB/ Sorry but club policy is to avoid 18 and 21 parties due to local residents and noise levels.
