President's Day on Sunday 25th August 2024 at Morpeth Cricket, Hockey and Tennis Club brought with it a social tennis tournament, with 24 brave contenders fighting it out in a series of 15 minute matches, with partners changing after each match, so that each player had their own personal score, based on the number of games they won.

Before play commenced we took time to remember Bill Dunn, who passed away recently.  Bill was loved by all for his wicked laugh, playful nature and willingness to help anyone out and do anything for the club he regarded as a second home.  Chairperson Barry led one minute's applause to celebrate Bill having been a part of our lives.

Conditions were tough, with a blustery wind throughout, and annoying drizzle mixing in when it felt like it.  Despite the conditions, a fine standard was maintained by all.  Exhaustion set in at two and a half hours in, so it was decided to decamp to the clubhouse for refreshments and to tot up the scores.  Paul Ward, the organiser of the event, announced the top three:

• 1st - Richard Huck
• 2nd - Paul Ward
• 3rd - Janet Horscroft

Big congratulations to Richard, returning to tennis after open-heart surgery at the beginning of the year, and to Paul and Janet and everyone else for making it a splendid event.

For further details, see this news item.

For details of previous tournaments, see:

• 2023 tournament
• 2022 tournament
• 2021 tournament.