Sydenham Tennis Club

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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Tennis Clay Courts Maintenance
All the clay court maintenance has now been completed. This work has included decompaction of the surfaces, cleaning of the clay, topping up where required, and relevelling of the surfaces across all five courts.
The courts may feel a little looser underfoot to begin with but will bed down shortly. Please do not sweep the clay away from the courts. In order to keep the courts in good condition, please ensure you sweep after play in the correct way, which is a spiral pattern from outside in – there is signage on each gate with instructions.

Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 26 July 2025
There are still a few 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 depending on the number of entries. Cost is £10 per pair – only one player needs to book, and let me know your partner’s name.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
28 June: Men’s 2 v Bromley TLC 2 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 3)
28 June: Men’s 5 v v TwistFizz 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 11)
29 June: Men’s 3 v Ightham 1 (H) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 6)
29 June: Men’s 1 v Bromley Wendover 1 (A) – lost 2-10 (NL Div 3) 
2 July: Mixed Vets v Chislehurst (A) – won 5-3 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
1 July: A v Knole Park 1 – won 17-1 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 5 July: Saturday from 0900-1330, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1200, Tuesday 0900-1800, and Friday 1030-2100. 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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Tennis Courts Maintenance – Thursday 3rd & Friday 4 July 2025
All the clay courts are scheduled for annual maintenance at the end of the week. This work will include decompaction of the surfaces, cleaning of the clay, topping up where required, and relevelling of the surfaces across all five courts.
You will see courts blocked out on the court booking system. Once courts are completed, we will open for play as soon as possible, so keep an eye out  for additional slots. There is a small possibility that we may need to move an odd booking depending on the requirements of the contractors.

Club Manager Hours
Please note adjustments to my hours at the Club for the remainder of this week: Tuesday from 0900-1200, Thursday 0900-1800, Friday 0900-2100, plus 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. 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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Play Your Way To Wimbledon Tournament
Congratulations to our members who took part in the Regional Finals of the Play Your Way to Wimbledon Tournament last weekend. Luke & Wilf went down in the Semi-Final to the eventual winners, but Anna & Veronique went on to win the event and now go to the National Finals at the All England Club! See photo from the day here. 

Wimbledon on TV
And speaking of Wimbledon, BBC coverage of the Championships starts on Monday and we will be showing matches live in the bar every evening Monday to Friday next week. Why not pop in for a drink after your game – you could try our new draught IPA beer from BR3WERY too.  

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
20 June: Mixed Vets v Sidcup Rec (H) – lost 2-6 (NK Div D)
21 June: Men’s 2 v Sevenoaks 2 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 3)
21 June: Men’s 3 v Bearstead 2 (A) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 6)
22 June: Mixed 1 v Canterbury 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2) 
22 June: Mixed 2 v TwistFizz 2 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 7)
25 June: Men’s Over 60s v Ightham 1 (A) – lost 0-8 (NK Div D)
The Squash team results from last week:
24 June: A v Bromley Sports 2 – won 14-5 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 28 June – 4 July: Saturday from 0900-1330, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1330-2100, Thursday 0900-1800, and Friday 0900-2100. 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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