The Committee:

• Chairman: Hugo Martin
• Honarary President: Nigel Shaw
• Administrator: Rachael Moon
• Treasurer: Paula Eastwood
• Match Secretary: Justine Cardy
• Committee Members: Andy Dance, Angela Plant, Angie Burrell, Caroline Ross, Charlie Rogers, Jonathan Shorter

To contact any of the committee members, please visit our contacts page.

Chairman: Hugo Martin

Administrator/Secretary: Rachael Moon

"I've played tennis since I was 5 and have been a member of the Club for just as long! I spent time on the committee as the junior representative before I went to university where I was lucky enough to get to play on their teams. Since I graduated, I have taken on the role of secretary. My favourite memory with the Club has to be finals day - it's great to have so many members down the courts, lots of tennis on display and a great atmosphere. I played my first Club Tournament Final when I was 11. I hadn't played much competitive tennis before and believed myself to be playing a best of 5 sets match! Therefore, when the umpire was announcing I'd won (after 2 sets), I didn't realise I just asked if I could go and get a drink!"

Treasurer: Paula Eastwood

Match Secretary: Justine Cardy

"I first played tennis at secondary school and made the school team - as much for my enthusiasm as for any degree of skill. At 16 I was lucky enough to go on a school trip to Wimbledon where I completely fell in love with the game and became an avid spectator. However, I didn't play again until my early 30's after the White Horse Tennis Centre opened in Abingdon. I rather hesitantly joined their beginner group coaching sessions but progressed to intermediate level and subsequently started playing competitively in the singles ladders. After having my daughter, I found it difficult to get to the sessions in Abingdon and was frustrated by the lack of court availability. So I joined KBS instead where I was welcomed by players of a similar level who persuaded me to go to Sunday morning Open sessions and start group coaching. As my daughter got older, I had more time and tennis became my regular exercise as it was flexible enough to be able to arrange to play to fit in with my family commitments. I was then co-opted onto the women's C team and started playing League matches. I found the matches really sociable and surprisingly unpressured as we were playing in the lowest Division in the League. As I was getting so much out of the club, I decided to give something back and took on the role of Match Secretary when the vacancy arose. Subsequently, I then became Captain of the then women's B team. I've really enjoyed mixing with players of all levels within the club and taking part in the annual club competition. I also now enjoy playing mixed doubles competitively - although I do feel sorry for whoever gets me as their partner as they have to work a lot harder to compensate for my limitations!"

Welfare Officer: Laura Kemp

Andy Dance

"I began playing rugby at the age of 11 for my school and my local club Abingdon RFC. I went on to play as an adult for many years enjoying the game and the social life. I began to play tennis 9 years ago after I was encouraged by two senior players (Doug & Nigel) while collecting my eldest daughter from her lesson. I have enjoyed playing tennis ever since and play for the men’s B team. I am an LTA level 1 & 2 tennis coach and volunteer with the mini green players with Tom each week.  I am also one of the organisers of the annual KBS tennis festival and have organised other social events with club members. I am looking forward to having 4 courts available so we can arrange some friendly tournaments with other clubs and continue the growth of the club for all levels of players."

Angela Plant

Angie Burrell

"My happy place is chasing a ball around a pitch or courtwhether that’s netball, hockey or tennis just don’t expect meto sit down for long!"

Caroline Ross

Charlie Rogers

"When reaching the age of 40, the injuries I sustained while playing rugby were taking their toll, so I decided to retire from the game. I then took up water skiing, bought a ski boat and joined the 3t’s Water Sports Club in Standlake. It was here I was first introduced to tennis, the club having its own tennis court.  The club held an annual mixed doubles tournament which I had the pleasure of winning on at least 3 separate occasions, each with different partners. I first joined KBS tennis club with my wife Carole in the mid 80’s, soon after it first opened. Unfortunately with work commitments starting up Rogers Motor Factors, I had little time to play so my membership lapsed. I rejoined the club about 3 or 4 years ago and was soon coerced by Andy Dance and Pete Osman to join the committee.  I seem now to have adopted the role of club maintenance man, having a natural ability for DIY, which during lockdown, has been a life saver keeping me busy. A couple of seasons ago  I was appointed captain of the C-team. Wish it was because of my tennis ability. Unfortunately, I only got the job because no one else would do it.   I’m always looking for new players so if you're interested in playing competitively with a great bunch of blokes, then please, please get in touch."

Jonathan Shorter

"I am a late starter and have only been playing tennis since joining the Club about 5 years ago! I run a local building company called Lemontree and as a member of the Committee have used this experience to help with the planning process for and construction of the new courts, we should feel really lucky to have such a great facility in our community."