On every first Sunday of the month our normal weekly Social Sunday Tennis is being made more enjoyable by the addition of free cakes and hot drinks in the clubhouse
Additionally, for our normal mix-in tennis sessions on Thursday evenings at 6.00pm, the third Thursday of each month is now 'Thirsty Thursday', when members can bring in drinks and takeaway food, to round off the tennis with a bit of socialising.
Important note
Queen Elizabeth Boys: Tennis Timetable: Summer 2026
A timetable has been negotiated with Queen Elizabeth Boys School, who will be using the courts during their Summer Term (from April 1st), as shown below.
Mondays:
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunchtime sessions (where courts are available)
Tuesdays:
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunchtime sessions (where courts are available)
2.30pm - 3.20pm: Games using 2 courts
3.45pm - 4.30pm: A few pupils may play after school if courts are available
Wednesdays:
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunchtime sessions (where courts are available)
2.30pm - 3.20pm: Games using 2 courts
Thursdays:
9.00am - 09.50am: Guaranteed use of all 4 courts
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunchtime sessions (where courts are available)
2.30pm - 3.20pm: Games using 2 courts
3.45pm - 4.30pm: A few pupils may play after school if courts are available
Fridays:
11.40am - 12.00pm: Games using 2 courts
12.00pm - 12.30pm: Guaranteed use of all 4 courts
1.00pm - 1.30pm: Lunchtime sessions (where courts are available)
Calendar of events
FEBRUARY
Singles Handicap Tournament begins: The entry forms will be posted at the clubhouse by Steve.
MARCH
Friday 13 March: Quiz Evening: 7.00pm
Sunday 29 March: RLTC Summer Tournament entries go up (Saturday 4 July is Finals Day)
Tuesday 31 March: Men’s MATCH PLAY coaching session with Steve: 6.30 – 8.00pm
Wednesday 1 April: Ladies’ MATCH PLAY coaching session with Steve: 6.30 – 8.00pm
APRIL
Easter Day is Sunday 5 April; most school holidays are Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April inclusive
Saturday 11 April: Handicap Singles Final
Saturday 18 April: Spruce-up day, 9.30am onwards
Sunday 19 April: Open Day Tournament celebrating the start of the 2026 season: 3pm
Monday 20 April: Summer Tournament begins
Monday 20 April: Juniors Summer Course starts (evenings)
| HOME MATCHES | |
| 15-Apr | Ladies’ B |
| 21-Apr | Men’s B |
| 22-Apr | Ladies’ A |
| 28-Apr | Men’s B |
| 29-Apr | Ladies’ B |
MAY
Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 May: Half-term children’s coaching sessions
| HOME MATCHES | |
| 01-May | Mixed |
| 05-May | Men’s B |
| 12-May | Men’s Middx. |
| 13-May | Ladies’ A |
| 19-May | Men’s Middx. |
| 20-May | Ladies’ A |
| 22-May | Mixed |
| 26-May | Men’s B |
| 27-May | Ladies’ B |
| 28-May | Men’s Middx. |
JUNE
Sunday 7 June: Teapot Tournament: 10am – 12 midday
| HOME MATCHES | |
| 02-Jun | Men’s B |
| 05-Jun | Mixed |
| 09-Jun | Men’s Middx. |
| 10-Jun | Ladies’ B |
| 12-Jun | Mixed |
| 17-Jun | Ladies’ A |
| 23-Jun | Men’s Middx. |
| 24-Jun | Ladies’ B |
JULY
Note that Wimbledon fortnight is from Monday 29 June – Sunday 12 July
Saturday 4 July: Summer Tournament finals day (mid-Wimbledon); in case of bad weather this will be moved to Sunday 5 July
21 July – 20 August: Juniors summer holiday courses on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
| HOME MATCHES | |
| 03-Jul | Mixed |
| 07-Jul | Men’s B |
| 08-Jul | Ladies’ A |
| 17-Jul | Mixed |
| 21-Jul | Men’s Middx. |
AUGUST
Monday 31 August: Bank Holiday Social Tournament: 3pm
| HOME MATCHES | |
| 04-Aug | Men’s Middx. |
SEPTEMBER
Saturday 5 September: Entries open for Winter Handicap Tournament
Sunday 20 September: Cherry Lodge Charity Tournament remembering RLTC friends Beth and Sean: 3pm
Friday 25 September: Games evening or Quiz night (to be decided)
Saturday 26 September: Winter Handicap Tournament begins
OCTOBER
Tuesday 27 – Thursday 29 October: Half-term children’s coaching sessions
NOVEMBER
Thursday 12 November: Annual General Meeting, the clubhouse: 8pm
DECEMBER
Saturday 19 December: Annual Christmas Party at Old Fold Golf Club