You would think it madness to organise an outdoor tennis event in the middle of October but the weather angels outshone themselves as we were treated to a day of sunshine and warm 20 degree temperatures.  We like to think Louise was watching from the beyond…..

16 pairs of ladies competed in a “compass” draw format so everyone played four rounds of matches.  Derek Perry was at the helm and Sharon & Bonnie held the fort at the bar.

The forward draw was won by Cringleford pair, Alison Gilmour & Lea Denley who were presented the with LWMT Shield. Sally Hardwick (also Cringleford) & Sarah Walker (EATSC) were the runners-up.  The backward draw was won by EATSC pair, Anne Garden & Cathy Devlin.  All were presented with beautiful orchids, Louise’s favourite plant, supplied by Niche Flowers.

A delicious lunch was prepared and served by Sharon.  The ever-popular raffle raised £350 for Tennis-Able, Derek’s non-profit enterprise which provides free tennis coaching to the disabled and disadvantaged.  https://www.tennisable.co.uk

If you would like to support their future efforts you can do so at: http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/tennis-able-norwich

Photos attached (a) the winners showing L-R: Sarah Walker, Sally Hardwick, Alison Gilmour, Lea Denley, Anne Garden and Cathy Devlin and (b) some of the competitors with the winners at the front.