Events

WTMTC run a number of events throughout the year. During the Summer months there is a number of social events including fun tournaments, barbecues and informal gatherings in the local pubs, as well as informal tennis all the year round. Events currently scheduled are:s

Events Upcoming in 2025:

Tues 18/Wed 19th March - Court Cleaning - The courts will be cleaned, They will be out of action whilst being cleaned!

Tuesday 1st April - First Club night starting at 5pm - thereafter Club nights will be held every Tuesday starting at 5 pm. 

Sunday 6th April - Club open afternoon - everybody welcome to come and try tennis at our wonderfully welcoming club!

Sunday 18 th May - American Tennis Tournament - 

1.45 pm start. The winners will receive the Lou Richwald mixed doubles trophy. Lou was  a long standing member who passed away a couple of years ago. He was a regular supporter of  Club events and tournaments and we particularly remember him at this time. Please  turn up in good time on the day. Pairs will be drawn on the day. Rubbers to be played on a ''Round Robin'' basis.

Communal tea - Contributions gratefully appreciated.

 

Events Already Gone in 2024: (just so you get a flavour of what we do in the year!)

Monday 4th March— Harrogate League Team Captains/Managers Meeting

Saturday 23rd March - Clean-up Day at the clubhouse from 10.00am Please bring any contribution for a buffet lunch and your racquet so that tennis can be played when the work is done.

Tuesday 2nd April - First Club Night from 5.30pm. New members of all standards very welcome.

Saturday 6th April — 1000 hrs Spring Clean and Tennis morning

Sunday 21st April - Open Afternoon, 1pm – 4pm, at the club for members and non-members of all ages. Racquets can be provided. Tea and cake will be served. For more information see the drop down page from the top menu (OpenPM21 April).

Our first major event of the Year is  the Club Open Afternoon on Sunday 28th April,

Sunday 5th May – Fund Raising BBQ from 2pm.  Informal tennis all afternoon. More details on the BBQ Fundraiser dropdown page accessible from the top menu.

Sunday21st July - American Tournament. Arrive at 1.15pm for 1.45pm start. Communal tea at 4pm.

Summer Camps for Juniors

Ellie Makin will be holding Summer Camps for Juniors during the Summer. The courts will be in use for Junior Camps on the dates detailed below.

Wednesday 24th July - 10am - 3pm 

Friday 26th July - 9.30 am - 1.30pm 

Wednesday 31st July -  10am - 3pm

Wednesday 7th August - 10am - 3pm

For more information please contact Ellie Makin

Mobile: 07966-889295

Email: ellie.makin@hotmail.com

West Tanfield School Use of Courts:

Please be advised that the pupils will have use of all of the courts on the 

following Friday's from 2 pm until 4 pm.

26th July 2nd August 9th August 16th August 23rd August 30th August.

This arrangement is an important part of the Club's constitution.