On Sunday afternoon of 12th Oct 2025, a mammoth task was achieved by the hard work, commitment and enthusiasm of 13 volunteers. Amounting to over 50 hours of gardening work to clear the brambles and vegetation around the courts, the result is amazing. No more injuries for retrieving balls, clear views, new bench, new net and clean and tidy surroundings to enjoy your tennis. 

On behalf of all members I would like to thank Julie, Nina, Jo, James, Damien, Art, Chris, Bob, Paul  X 2 and Jerry for their outstanding work.

My very special thanks goes to Harry, our junior member who gave us strength in so many ways and for giving up his Sunday afternon to offer a helping hand.  Much appreciated.       

Quotes about the work: 

"Lots of good work by lots of people achieved a great deal." Paul

"Looks great" Carina

"Brilliant. Well done everybody" Ian

"That looks amazing! Great job everyone👏" Fliss

"Looks fantastic everyone, well done 👏" Karen

"👌👍👏" Liz

"Perfection" Jerry

"Thanks so much to everyone who helped. It's amazing what can be done in a few hours - as long as it's fuelled by tea and cake" Julie

If you like to know about the history of the courts and the pavilion being built please visit this link  https://hemyock.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20080602145300807 where you find several pictures showing the construction of them in 2005.

Looking forward to seeing you at tennis

Behjat