Congratulations to Alan Rayner who was made an Essex Tennis Life Vice President at the Essex Tennis Awards this week. Alan has contributed to County tennis for over 20 years and was Chair for 16 of those. On court, he not only keeps Mike Baggs and others busy on a Sunday morning but plays regularly on the o70s tour and represented England at the 4 Nations Cup, winning all of his 3 events.  Well done Alan, you're a star *