Sydenham Tennis Club

Quiz Night – Friday 5 September 2025
There are still a few places left to join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 6.30pm with the quiz starting at 7.30pm. General knowledge quiz with music, pictures, etc.
Numbers are limited to 8 teams, so please book as soon as possible with Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team (max 6). Don’t worry if you can’t make up a team or would like to come on your own – Jeff will allocate you to a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2.

Squash Courts Noticeboard
The noticeboard upstairs in the viewing gallery has now been repaired and populated with lots of useful information about squash & racketball. The board will be regularly updated with information regarding coaching, practice and drills, and news from the Club team.

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
28 August: A v Wells Squash Club 1 – lost 8-13 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Sunday from 1030-1330, Monday 1030-1930, and Friday 0900-1930. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Bank Holiday BBQ – today from 1.30 to 4.00pm
Remember that it’s the Club’s annual summer social this afternoon. Courts 1 & 2 will be set up for mini tennis and pickleball, and there’s an American Doubles Fun Tournament too.
We’ll have the BBQ fired up and kitchen available for you to bring in your own food – the BBQ will be ready about 2,30pm. The bar will be open for the usual refreshments from 1.00-5.00pm. Family and friends are welcome.

Club Team Results
The Squash team results from the last week:
21 August: A v Tunbridge Wells SRC 5 – lost 8-14 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Tuesday from 0900-1500, Wednesday 1030-1930, Friday 1200-1930, and Saturday 0900-1500. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Congratulations – Winners!
Following their victory in the Regional Finals in June, Anna Daniel and Veronique Vera qualified for the National Finals of this year’s Play Your Way To Wimbledon tournament, getting to play on the grass of the All England Club.
They played Round Robin matches on Wednesday/Thursday, Quarter Finals & Semi Finals on Friday, and won the Championship on Saturday, beating a pair from Cumbria in the Final! You can see some photos here: PYWTW1 / PYWTW2

Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 3 October 2025 – Rescheduled
Unfortunately, there was not enough take up for the wine tasting this evening so we have rescheduled to Friday 3 October. Hopefully, there’ll be more interest after the summer holidays as the last evening was excellent.
Please contact me to book your place – tickets cost £15 per person. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse with Kenrick’s Wines from Sydenham. Family and friends welcome.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
9 August: Women’s 3 v Bromley Wendover 3 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 8)
And congratulations to the Men’s 1 & Women’s 3 teams who won their respective groups, and play off for Divisional titles on Saturday 6 September. Both teams will be promoted next season – Men’s 1 to Kent Division 1 for the first time in a number of years!
The Squash team results from last week:
5 August: H v Limpsfield 3 – won 15-3 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this weekend: Saturday from 0900-1330, Sunday 0900-1500, and Monday 0900-1500, then I’ll be on leave until Sunday 24 August. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Club teams
We are entering five Men’s, three Women’s, two Mixed, and two Vets teams in various Kent tennis leagues for the winter season. We will also be entering a squash team in the Kent league. If you haven’t played in a team before, and would like to be considered, please contact me for more information. 

Fantasy Football League
Toby is running a Fantasy Football League again this season. You’ll need to register here: Fantasy Premier League, Official Fantasy Football Game of the Premier League. To join the league, use the code jsumdl, or contact Toby for more information.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
2 August: Men’s 5 v Crescent 4 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 11)
3 August: Women’s 2 v Crescent 2 (H) – drew 4-4 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 1030-1500, Monday 1030-1800, and Friday 1200-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 15 August 2025
Please contact me to book your place for the next wine tasting evening with Kenrick’s Wines in Sydenham. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. Family and friends welcome. We do need to confirm numbers with Kenrick on Monday 11 August.
Unfortunately, if we do not get enough takers, we may not be able to run, so please book your ticket ASAP. Tickets cost £15 per person – I just need a commitment to attend at the moment and will send payment details next week.

Quiz Night – Friday 5 September 2025
Join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 6.30pm with the quiz starting at 7.30pm. General knowledge quiz with music, pictures, etc.
Numbers are limited to 8 teams, so please book as soon as possible with Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team (max 6). Don’t worry if you can’t make up a team or would like to come on your own – Jeff will allocate you to a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2.

Annual Club Tournament Finals Day – Saturday 13 September 2025
Keep the date in your diary for the annual ! Events will start at 11.00am, running to approximately 5-6pm. Racketball, Squash and up to twelve Tennis finals will take place over the course of the day.
The bar will be open from 11.00am for refreshments and Papa Dough pizza will be on site to provide the food from 12.00pm. Full details and Order of Play will go out nearer the time.

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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American Doubles Tournament & Summer BBQ Fun Day – BH Monday 25 August 2025

American Mixed Doubles Tournament – starting at 1.00pm
The next tournament will take place on the Bank Holiday weekend – beginning at 1.00pm. You will play a game of mixed doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! All playing categories are welcome to take part, and family and friends can come to support and join in the BBQ. Find out more here. The entry fee is £8.00 per player – book here.

The tournament will be run in conjunction with the Summer BBQ – details below.  

Summer BBQ – from 1.30 to 4.00pm
Join fellow members for an afternoon of food and fun! Courts 1 & 2 will have seating available and mini court games to play. We’ll have the BBQ fired up and kitchen available for you to bring your own food to cook. The bar will be open for the usual refreshments from 1.00-5.00pm. Family and friends are welcome.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
27 July: Women’s 1 v Bearstead 1 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
27 July: Women’s 2 v Bromley Wendover 2 (A) – lost 0-8 (NK Div D)
30 July: Men’s Over 60s v Sidcup Rec (H) – won 6-2 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1330-1930, and Wednesday 1800-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 26 July 2025
There is one place left in tomorrow’s tournament, which would be great to fill. The format will be mixed doubles pairs playing three championship tie-breaks to 10 points per match. Starts at 10.30am, and will end around 2.30pm. Please contact me to enter, even if you don’t have a partner.

North Kent Cup Finals Day – Sunday 27 July 2025
The 83rd North Kent Cup Finals Day is taking place this Sunday from 12.00pm at Sundridge Park. This is the highlight of the North Kent calendar and there should be some high quality tennis from the best players competing in the Leagues.
The Order of Play is here. There will be BBQ style catering for spectators to buy during the afternoon, and drinks, snacks and cakes available from the club bar. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
20 July: Men’s 1 v Tunbridge Wells 2 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
20 July: Mixed 2 v Hartley CC 1 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 7)
23 July: Men’s Over 60s v Ightham 2 (H) – won 7-1 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
23 July: A v Sundridge Park 3 – won 16-3 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows this week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1330, Tuesday 1830-2130, and Friday 0900-1930. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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BR3WERY Craft Beer Festival – Friday 25 July 2025
We’ve not had many pre-bookings for the beer festival tomorrow night in conjunction local producer and regular supplier BR3WERY from Beckenham. There will now be a beer flight of three beers available to try, as well as the popular XPA on draught.
The guest beers will be limited, and now on a first come, first served basis, so make sure to come early! Cost – £9.00 for three half pints.

Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 15 August 2025 – Revised Date
Apologies, but we’ve had to change the date of the wine tasting evening in conjunction with Kenrick’s Wines in Sydenham. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. Tickets cost £15. Family and friends welcome. Please contact me to book your place.

Summer BBQ & American Doubles Tournament – BH Monday 25 August 2025
Keep the date in your diary for a bumper bank holiday afternoon of food and fun! Events will run from around 1.00-5.00pm. Full details and booking to follow next week.

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 26 July 2025
There are still two places left in the above tournament held in memory of much loved Club Coach Bill, who sadly passed away in January 2022. The format will be mixed doubles pairs playing three championship tie-breaks to 10 points per match. Tournament starts at 10.30am, and will end around 2.30pm. Cost is £10 per pair – only one player needs to book, and let me know your partner’s name. Please contact me to enter.

Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 8 August 2025
Another wine tasting evening in conjunction with Kenrick’s Wines in Sydenham. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. Tickets cost £15. Family and friends welcome. Please contact me to book your place.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
12 July: Men’s 4 v Meopham 1 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 8)
13 July: Men’s 2 v Bearstead 1 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 3)
14 July: Mixed Vets v Hartley 2 (A) – won 5-3 (NK Div D)
18 July: Men’s Over 60s v Kemsing (A) – lost 1-7 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
15 July: A v Beckenham 3 – lost 7-13 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’m now back from holiday and will be available at the Club as follows this week: Monday from 1200-2100, Friday 0900-2100, Saturday 0900-1500, and Sunday 0900-1200. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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BR3WERY Craft Beer Festival – Friday 25 July 2025
We will be running another tasting evening of guest beers from local producer BR3WERY from Beckenham. There will be a beer flight of four beers available to try, as well as our popular IPA on draught.
The guest beers will be limited in number so please book your flight to guarantee. Cost – £12.50 for four half pints. Snacks available on the night.

Wimbledon on TV – Men’s Singles Semi-Finals
The bar will open this evening from 6.00pm, and will be showing any remaining coverage of the Men’s Singles Semi-Finals from Wimbledon.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
5 July: Women’s 2 v Oakwood 1 (A) – drew 4-4 (NK Div D)
6 July: Mixed 1 v Tunbridge Wells 3 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 2)
6 July: Mixed 2 v Chipstead Place 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 7)
9 July: Men’s Over 60s v Bromley Sports (H) – lost 0-8 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
9 July: A v Bexley 4 – lost 6-12 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I will only be available at the Club tonight from 1500-2100 and Saturday 0900-1330 before going on leave for a week. I’ll still be checking email each morning if you have an urgent query. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the Slinger ball machine. 

Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk

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