Oswestry Tennis Club held a tournament on Sunday 8th June as part of the Oswestry Community Games initiative.

Local businesses were invited to enter a doubles pairing to represent them in the Fun tournament, organised by Gary Edwards and sponsored by DRE & Co Ltd, Chartered Accountants.

In total eight businesses were represented with two pools of four pairs set up and played in a round robin format.

Group winners Wynnstay Hotel, represented by Calin Balasa & Chris Birdsell and Richard Burbidge represented by Leigh & Ruth Sperring played group runner ups Compukey Ltd represented by Mariyon Ivanov and Sian Spencer and Oftec which was represented by Adrian Lightwood and Christine Whittingham. 

Evastore Ltd represented by Patrick & Ella Evans were only eliminated by an unsuccessful racket spin call having matched Adrian & Christine on points and games won.

Other firms eliminated were Osco Clinic, Jolly Garden Restaurant and Globestock Ltd.

The semi finals were won by Wynnstay Hotel and Richard Burbidge with Leigh & Ruth representing Richard Burbidge ultimately winning.

Gary (Oswestry Tennis Club Chairman) said that ‘in the tennis clubs 100th year it was great to give local businesses the chance to offer this tennis opportunity to their employees and associates and to promote their businesses at the same time. The event was played in great spirits and was enjoyed by all involved. It is hoped to repeat the tournament next year’.