Sydenham Tennis & Squash Club

Red warning of extreme heat –
Starts Wednesday 24 June at 0900
Ends Thursday 25 June at 2100

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for London & South East England. A red warning means extreme weather is expected and you should take action to keep yourself and others safe from the impact of the weather.

Playing tennis in a heatwave can put you at risk of serious health concerns such as heatstroke, dehydration and sunburn.

The LTA has issued detailed guidance on staying safe, which you can find here.

At present, all tennis courts remain open and all club play and coaching sessions are planned to run, although these will be under adapted conditions.

If you choose to play, please ensure that you are responsible for your own safety and consider things such as: avoiding playing in the peak sun hours, pre-hydrating and bringing plenty of liquids to drink, and applying an appropriate level sunscreen.

The Club will continually assess the situation and act accordingly. For example, the tarmac courts can be severely affected by hot weather and may need to be closed. Direct communications will be sent to those in coaching groups if we cancel sessions.

Although the squash courts and players are not affected by the extreme sun conditions, the weather will still be hot and humid, so please consider safety factors too.

Please keep an eye on the Club website, tennis court booking system and email for further updates over the next few days.

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

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American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 3 July 2026
The next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. 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! Find out more here. 
All playing levels are welcome to take part, and the bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.

Kent Tennis County Championships 2026
This year’s tournament will take place from 23-30 August 2026. There are junior events from 8 & Under, Men’s & Women’s Singles/Doubles/Mixed Doubles, plus 35 & Over Vets. You will find more information here, and there are posters around the Club with a QR code to enter. 

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
12 June: Midweek Mixed Vets v Bexleyheath (A) – lost 2-6 (NK Div D)
13 June: Mixed 2 v Hildenborough 1 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 6)
14 June: 14U Girls v Shooters Hill (A) – won 4-2 (NL Div 2)
14 June: Men’s 1 v Shooters Hill 2 (H) – won 12-0 (NL Div 3)
14 June: Women’s 1 v Sevenoaks 2 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
14 June: Men’s 4 v Bromley LTC 3 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 7)
14 June: Women’s 2 v Bexley 2 (A) – lost 1-7 (NK Div D)
17 June: Midweek Men’s 60 v Old Wilsonians (H) – won 5-3 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1630, Monday 0900-1500, and Friday 1030-1800. 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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Racket stringing
We have updated our range of Tecnifibre tennis strings – you’ll find the current range here.
Remember that we also stock three different squash strings too. TGV is a multifilament string for extra precision and feel, and Razor Spin is a square cross secion monofilament string for maximum spin potential.
As a special offer, the two new tennis strings will be available at £5 off until the end of June. Please contact me for more information.

Club Development Projects
We will be sending out an update over the weekend with the latest information about the construction of court 8, and the design plans for the refurbishment of the squash court building. This will be sent by email directly through your ClubSpark membership account, so please look out for this important communication. A display will be available in the squash courts corridor from Monday. 

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
5 June: Midweek Mixed Vets v Oakwood (H) – tied 4-4 (NK Div D)
6 June: 14U Boys v Old Wilsonians Boys (H) – won 4-2 (NL Div 2)
6 June: Men’s 4 v Canterbury 5 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 7)
7 June: Women’s 2 v Bromley Parks 1 (H) – lost 2-6 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be away this weekend then back at the Club as follows over the coming week: Monday from 0900-1200, Wednesday 1500-2100, and Friday 1200-2100. 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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Wimbledon Quiz Night – Friday 26 June 2026
Join regular host Jeff Richards for an evening of fun with family and friends – the bar will be open from 7.00pm with the quiz starting at 8.00pm. A general knowledge quiz with a couple of tennis rounds. 
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 a team on the night. Entry: Adults £3 – Children £2

American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 3 July 2026
The next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. 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! Find out more here. 
All playing levels are welcome to take part, and the bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.

Adult/Junior Tournament – Friday 24 July 2026 
A fun tournament for adults and juniors – starting at 6.30pm. You will play a game of doubles for 15 minutes before everything changes – the court you play on, the opposing team, and even your doubles partner! Each match will feature an adult playing with a junior.
All playing categories are welcome to take part – juniors aged 11-17 years. Entry fee is £8.00 per adult – juniors FREE to enter, but must be a Club member – contact me to book a place.

Bill Buah Memorial Tournament – Saturday 1 August 2026
The annual 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. The 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. Contact me for the booking link.

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

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Tennis clay court maintenance
Despite the weather some of the maintenance was completed last Thursday. Courts 6 & 7 were decompacted, topped up with clay and relevelled and some patch repairs were made to courts 3 & 4 before the rain came. Hopefully, they will play a lot better. The contractors will return soon to check these repairs and also work on the ruck on court 5.

French Open Tennis on TV
The Finals matches will be shown on TV in the bar/clubhouse over the weekend. Approximate times are shown below.
Saturday 6 June: Men’s Doubles – 11.00am; Women’s Singles – 3.00pm.
Sunday 7 June: Women’s doubles – 11.00am; Men’s Singles – 3.00pm.

St Christopher’s Hospice
The hospice which, if you didn’t know, is housed in the large building opposite the Club on Lawrie Park Road, runs a network of charity shops to raise funds to support their work. They are trying to generate more stock to put into the shops, so we now have a donation bin on site where you can drop off any unwanted items that might be suitable for resale, such as clothing, books, etc. You will find the bin behind the screen in the clubhouse foyer – it will be emptied regularly.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
31 May: 14U Girls v Sidcup Rec Girls (H) – won 6-0 (NL Div 2)
31 May: Women v Bromley Wendover (A) – won 8-4 (NL Div 2)
31 May: Men’s 3 v DL Beckenham 2 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 6)
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
2 June: 2nd team v Blackheath 2 (A) – lost 0-15 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1630, Sunday 0900-1630, Monday 0900-1500, Tuesday 1200-2100, and Friday 0900-1200. 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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Tennis clay court maintenance
We have scheduled maintenance on Thursday 4 June on all clay courts: courts 6 & 7 will receive the annual decompaction, top up clay and relevelling; courts 3, 4, 5 will get repairs to the damaged areas and rucks. Therefore, there will be no Thursday afternoon club play next week.
However, the weather forecast isn’t looking good at the moment so the maintenance may have to be rescheduled. We have a reserve day on Friday for courts 5, 6, 7 just in case. If we have to reschedule, keep an eye on the booking sheets for courts being released.

American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 3 July 2026
The next fun tournament – starting at 7.00pm. 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! Find out more here. 
All playing levels are welcome to take part, and the bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
23 May: Men’s 5 v DL Dartford 2 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 10)
Kent Squash Summer league results from the start of the season:
11 May: 2nd team v Bexley 5 (A) – lost 2-15 (Kent Div 5)
14 May: 1st team v Tunbridge Wells SRC 4 (A) – lost 6-9 (Kent Div 4)
19 May: 1st team v Kings 1 (H) – won 10-4 (Kent Div 4)
20 May: 2nd team v Sundridge Park 3 (A) – lost 5-14 (Kent Div 5)
26 May: 1st team v Maidstone 1 (A) – lost 1-15 (Kent Div 4)
26 May: 2nd team v Bromley Sports 2 (H) – won 15-2 (Kent Div 5)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1500, Thursday 0900-1800, and Friday 1200-1800. 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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Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 29 May 2026
We could do with half a dozen more people to make a success of the wine tasting, so please let me know if you want to attend as soon as possible. Many thanks to those who have booked already. Taste a selection of five wines under Kenrick’s guidance, with a few nibbles to keep you going.
Family members and friends are welcome so, if you haven’t been before, give it a go. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse. Please contact me to book your place – tickets cost £15 per person. 

Tennis court maintenance – Courts 3, 4 & 5
We are aware that the recent changeable weather has caused some issues with air pockets between the base and carpet on courts 4 & 5. The contractors were on site yesterday and should be back within the next two weeks to make repairs, along with the ruck to the side of court 5.

French Open Tennis on TV
Tournament matches and highlights will be shown on TV in the bar/clubhouse every evening during the usual opening times, and also at the weekend when I’m on site. A reminder that opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.00pm. Please note that the bar will be open daytime only on Bank Holiday Monday.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
16 May: Men’s 2 v Blackheath 3 (H) – lost 2-2 (Kent Div 3)
16 May: Men’s 3 v Herne Bay (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 6)
17 May: Men’s 1 v Canterbury 1 (A) – lost 1-3 (Kent Div 1)
17 May: Men’s 5 v Crescent 3 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 10)
17 May: Women’s 2 v DL Dartford 2 – lost 2-6 (NK Div D)
20 May: Men’s 60 & Over v Ightham 2 (A) – won 5-3 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1330, BH Monday 0900-1500, Thursday 1800-1930, and Friday 1200-2100. 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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Tennis court maintenance – Tuesday 19 May 2026
Please note that tennis courts 1 & 2 are closed on Tuesday for the annual pressure cleaning. The courts will reopen by 4.30pm, but keep an eye on the booking sheets in case the work is completed earlier.

Adult Training Camp – Saturday 30 May 2026
There are still places left on the next Adult Camp. Club coaches Toby and Luis will deliver a full day of coaching, matchplay and tactics. The day begins at 8.30am with tea/coffee before the first session starts at 9.00am. A light lunch will be provided between 12.00-1.00pm and the programme ends at 3.00pm, followed by the opportunity to review the day in the clubhouse bar afterwards.
The cost is £55.00, including refreshments – all playing levels welcome. Please email me if you have any queries, or to book your place.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
9 May: Mixed 2 v Ightham (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 6)
9 May: Women’s 3 v Avenue 2 (A) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 7)
10 May: Men’s 1 v Bromley Wendover 1 (A) – won 6-6 (NL Div 3)
10 May: Women’s 1 v Shooters Hill (H) – lost 0-12 (NL Div 2)
10 May: Boys 14U v Bromley Sports (A) – lost 2-4 (NL Div 2)
10 May: Men’s 5 v Herne Bay 2 (A) – lost 2-2 (Kent Div 10)
14 May: Men’s 60 & Over v Old Wilsonians (A) – won 6-2 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1330, Tuesday 0900-1500, Thursday 1800-1930, and Friday 1030-1630. 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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Wine Tasting Evening – Friday 29 May 2026 (new date)
Unfortunately, due to a clash of events, the wine tasting evening with Kenrick’s Wines has been rescheduled. Taste a selection of wines under Kenrick’s guidance, with a few nibbles to keep you going.
We do need a minimum number of people to make the event work, so please let me know if you want to attend as soon as possible.
Family members and friends are welcome so, if you haven’t been before, give it a go. The evening will start at 7.00pm in the clubhouse.
Please contact me to book your place – tickets cost £15 per person. No payment required as we just need your commitment at the moment – payment to be made in the week prior to the event.

Squash Court Maintenance – 12 & 13 May 2026
Contractors are on site Tuesday and Wednesday next week to complete the annual service of the squash courts, including sanding the floors, making repairs and repainting the walls. The courts will reopen at 10.00am on Thursday 14 May.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
2 May: Men’s 4 v Bearstead 3 (H) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 7)
3 May: Women’s 2 v Bexley 2 (H) – lost 3-5 (NK Div D)
3 May: Mixed 1 v Canterbury 1 (A) – lost 0-4 (Kent Div 2)
4 May: Mixed 2 v Hayes (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 6)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Sunday from 0900-1330, Monday 1200-2100, Tuesday 0900-1200, and Saturday 0900-1500. 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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Bar/Clubhouse Hours
The Club will be acting as a polling station for the local elections on Thursday 7 May. The clubhouse hall will act as the main point, however, the bar will open as usual between 6.00-10.oopm.

Tennis Court Maintenance – Tuesday 5 May 2026
Unfortunately, the contractors were unable to attend last week, so courts 1 & 2 will be closed on Tuesday for the annual chemical treatment for moss and weeds. This will now be followed by pressure cleaning on Tuesday 19 May. I’ll send out a reminder, but keep an eye on the booking sheets for court availability.

Club Team Results
The Summer Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
24 April: Midweek Mixed Vets v Bromley LTC 2 (A) – won 6-2 (NK Div D)
25 April: Women’s 1 v Parklangley 1 (A) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 2)
25 April: Men’s 3 v Beckenham 4 (H) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 6)
25 April: Women’s 3 v Bearstead 5 (A) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 7)
26 April: Men’s 1 v Margate 1 (H) – won 3-1 (Kent Div 1)
26 April: Men’s 2 v Knoll 1 (A) – lost 0-4 (Kent Div 3)
29 April: Midweek Men’s Over 60s v Bromley Sports (A) – drew 4-4 (NK Div D)

Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club as follows over the coming week: Tuesday from 0900-1500, Wednesday 1030-1330, Thursday 0730-1030, Friday 0900-1500, and Saturday 0900-1500. 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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