Sydenham Tennis Club

Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 9 August 2024
After the popularity of last week, Tanio will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again adjacent to tennis court 1 from 6.00-9.00pm. The bar will be open for refreshments, and table tennis will be available in the hall from 6.00pm. Why not book a court, grab a drink in the bar, and order your pizza?

North Kent Cup Finals
The 82nd North Kent Cup Finals Day is taking place on Sunday 28 July from 12.00pm at Sundridge Park. There will be some high quality tennis as ever from the best players competing in the leagues – Order of Play here.
If you want to watch all are welcome – parking is available in Garden Road, Cooden Close and Plaistow Grove, which are just a few minutes walk from the Club. Food will be available for spectators from 1.00-5.00pm. 

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 27 July – 2 August: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1200, Tuesday 1500-2100, and Friday 0900-1800. 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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Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 19 July 2024
Friday night is pizza night – and the weather forecast looks cracking! Tanio will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again adjacent to tennis court 1 from 5.00-9.00pm tonight. The bar will be open for refreshments, and table tennis will be available in the hall from 6.30pm. Why not book a court, grab a drink in the bar, and order your pizza?

Tuesday Morning Club Play
The Summer School Holiday camps for juniors start next week so, over the next five weeks, club play will be reduced to two courts – courts 3 & 4 – from 9.30-11.30am. However, we’ll check bookings on the morning and let you know if other courts are available.

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 20 – 26 July: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1200, Monday 0900-1500, Tuesday 1800-2100, and Thursday 0900-1800. 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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IMPORTANT – Please refer to your recent email detailing the new door code for the Clubhouse and Squash Court building.

Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 27 July 2024
The third event in memory of much loved Club Coach Bill, who sadly passed away in January 2022. The format will be 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, but remember to let me know your partner’s name.

Women’s only tennis ladder
To encourage more competition amongst our female members, we’ve been trying to establish a Women’s only singles ladder. There are now eight members committed, but it would be great if we could get to double figures before launching.
The ladder will run on the existing TennisRungs app. If you are already in the Mixed singles ladder you can still participate in the Women’s too. Please contact me if you want to join.

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 13 – 19 July: Saturday from 0900-1200, Monday 1800-1930, Wednesday 0900-1200, 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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Sports coverage in the bar
We will be showing Wimbledon on TV each evening next week during bar opening hours. The only exception will be on Wednesday 10 July if England qualify for the Quarter Finals of the Euros 2024. Match kicks of at 8.00pm and we will show through to finish. 

Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 19 July 2024
Friday night is pizza night! Tanio have confirmed that they will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again adjacent to tennis court 1 from 5.00-9.00pm. The bar will be open for refreshments, and table tennis will be available in the hall from 6.00pm. Why not book a court, grab a drink in the bar, and order your pizza? You’ll find Tanio’s exciting new Spring menu here, although I’ve been informed that there may be a new ‘special’ for the summer! 

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 6 – 12 July: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1030, Monday 0900-1500, Thursday 0900-1500, 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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Club Security
There have been a few instances recently regarding access to the grounds and vandalism. Members reported a couple of teenagers using a court for football last Sunday, and the two signs on Lawrie Park Road were sprayed with graffiti earlier in the week. Finally, a member reported first thing this morning that the squash court building was open and all the lights were left on, so it is likely that this occurred overnight. 

Please remember a few key points that you can do to help – there is not always a member of staff on site:
1. The pass code for the clubhouse and squash court building should NOT be given to anyone unless you know them to be a fellow member.
2. The entrance door to the squash court building should not be left on the latch or blocked open. Only a staff member can do this to facilitate access during non-member activities, as they will be responsible for closing at the end of the session.
3. If you witness any unusual behaviour within the grounds, please report it to me as soon as possible and, only if you feel comfortable, remind anyone you think may not be a member that it is private property and not a park. As we are easily accessible this can sometimes be a misunderstanding.

As a result of these issues we will be changing the door codes again next week, so please ensure that you check your email for information.

Euros 2024 – TV coverage
The following matches will be shown live on TV in the clubhouse bar over the next week: Monday – Portugal v Slovenia, and Tuesday – Austria v Turkey. All matches kick off at 8,00pm. The bar will be well stocked and open until 10.00pm each evening. 

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 29 June – 5 July: Saturday from 0900-1030, Monday 1200-2100, Thursday 0900-1200, and Friday 0900-1800. 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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Wimbledon Quiz Night – Friday 28 June 2024
There are still 5 team spaces available for the Wimbledon edition of our popular quiz night. 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.
You can enter as a team (maximum of 6), or an individual. To book please contact Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team, your team’s name and the number of people in the team. 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. 

Euros 2024 – TV coverage
The following matches will be shown live on TV in the clubhouse bar over the next week: Tuesday – England v Slovenia, Wednesday – Georgia v Portugal & Czech Republic v Turkey. All matches kick off at 8,00pm. The bar will be well stocked and open until 10.00pm each evening. 

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 22-28 June: Saturday from 0900-1200, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1200-2100, Wednesday 0900-1500, 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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Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 14 June 2024 – CANCELLED
Apologies, but Tanio have cancelled the pizza night this evening due to the weather forecast for intermittent rain. We will reschedule for early July and confirm the new date as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the bar will also be closed now due to staff sickness. 

Euros 2024 – TV coverage
The following matches will be shown live on TV in the clubhouse bar over the next week: Monday – Austria v France, Tuesday – Portugal v Czech Republic, Wednesday – Scotland v Switzerland, Thursday – Spain v Italy. All matches kick off at 8,00pm. The bar will be well stocked and open until 10.00pm each evening. 

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 15-21 June: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1500, and Friday 1200-1800. 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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Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 14 June 2024
Friday night is pizza night! Tanio will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again adjacent to tennis court 1 from 5.00-9.00pm.
The bar will be open for refreshments, with the new draft beer from BR3WERY on sale, and we will be showing the opening match from the Euros 2024 – Germany v Scotland.

Wimbledon Quiz Night – Friday 28 June 2024
A reminder that there are only a maximum 10 team spaces available for the Wimbledon edition of our popular quiz night. 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. So, book early to secure your place as numbers are limited.
You can enter as a team (maximum of 6), or an individual. To book please contact Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team, your team’s name and the number of people in the team. 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.

Club Manager Hours
I will return from leave this week, so will be at the Club as follows: Thursday from 0900-1200, Friday 1200-2100, Saturday 0900-1500, and Sunday 0900-1200. I will still be checking emails each morning until Thursday in case you have any urgent requirements.
Remember that the clubhouse bar will open Monday – Thursday from 7.00-10.00pm whilst I’m on leave. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories.

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

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Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 14 June 2024
Friday night is pizza night! Tanio will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again adjacent to tennis court 1 from 5.00-9.00pm. The bar will be open for refreshments, and we will be showing the opening match from the Euros 2024 – Germany v Scotland.
Table tennis will be available in the clubhouse from 6.00pm. Why not book a court, grab a drink in the bar, and order your pizza? You’ll find Tanio’s exciting new Spring menu here.

BR3WERY Draft Beer
We are installing some new dispense equipment for the craft beer from BR3WERY of Beckenham. Unfortunately, this means that the draft will not be back on sale until Friday 14 June – just in time for pizza night!
The good news is that there will be a new beer available, so we will have Nelson Sauvin Pale Ale (3.4%), as well as the popular Pilsner Lager (4.4%) and on sale.

Club Manager Hours
I will be on leave from 3 – 12 June, so will only be at the Club on Saturday 1 June from 0900-1500, and Sunday 2 June from 0900-1030 until I return. However, I will be checking emails each morning in case you have any urgent requirements.
Remember that the clubhouse bar will open Monday – Thursday from 7.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.00pm whilst I’m on leave. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories.

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

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Tanio Pizza Night – Friday 24 May 2024
Friday night is pizza night! Tanio will be setting up their pop-up pizza tent again tonight adjacent to tennis court 1 from 5.00-9.00pm. The bar will be open for refreshments, including the new draft beer from BR3WERY. Table tennis will be available in the clubhouse from 6.00pm. Why not book a court, grab a drink in the bar, and order your pizza? You’ll find Tanio’s exciting new Spring menu here.

Wimbledon Quiz Night – Friday 28 June 2024
Dust off your thinking caps for the Wimbledon edition of our popular quiz night. 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. Book early to secure your place as numbers are limited.
You can enter as a team or an individual. To book please contact Jeff on 07769565095 or at jeff.richards@rcn.org.uk with your name and, if you are entering a team, your team’s name and the number of people in the 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.

Club Manager Hours
I will be available at the Club the following hours between 25 – 31 May: Saturday from 0900-1200, Sunday 0900-1500, Bank Holiday Monday from 0900-1500, Tuesday 0900-1500, 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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