Club Annual General Meeting – Thursday 12 November 2026 at 8.00pm
All members should now have received the notice and documents for this year’s AGM, which was sent by direct email earlier this week. The bar will open from 7.00pm and there will be a complimentary wine or juice on arrival and a few nibbles available.
You will find the Full Notice & Agenda, and all other relevant documents – Annual Accounts, Directors’ Report, Key Roles – in the Members area of the Club website here.
If you would like to table a question at the meeting, please email beforehand to info@sltcc.co.uk. And if you are unable to attend you can use a proxy form to register your vote.
School half-term
School holiday camps for 4-15 year olds will be running next week on tennis courts 1-4 between 9.00-4.00pm. We still have places available so please let any parents know – booking and information here.
Daytime club play sessions on Tuesday and Thursday will still take place, but on different courts to usual. Please refer to the court booking sheets for details.
Club Team Results
Winter Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
17 October: Mixed 3 v Bromley Wendover 4 (A) – won 6-2 (NK Div 4)
18 October: Men’s 4 v Bearstead 3 (H) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 9)
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
20 October: 1st team v Maidstone 2 (H) – won 13-6 (NW Kent Div 4)
22 October: 2nd team v Limpsfield 3 (A) – lost 6-12 (NW Kent Div 5A)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1030-1800, and Friday 1030-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Club Annual General Meeting – Thursday 12 November 2026
A quick heads up that this year’s AGM will take place on the above date at 8.00pm. The papers will go out next week with full details.
Squash Director
Joe McTague has recently joined the Club Board of Directors and will act as representative for the squash section. Squash/Racketball members can speak to Joe regarding any matters they want to put forward to either the Squash committee or Board.
Club Team Results
Winter Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
4 October: Mixed 3 v Meopham 2 (H) – lost 2-6 (NK Div 4)
10 October: Men’s 3 v Herne Bay 1 (H) – drew 2-2 (Kent Div 5)
11 October: Men’s 1 v Canterbury 1 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 2)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 0900-1330, Tuesday 1630-1930, and Friday 0900-1630. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Play Squash Opportunities
Juniors – We have recently launched a coaching programme for 5-14 years. These are pay-as-you-play sessions so why not give it a go? Cost – £7.50.
Junior Squash for 5-8 years from 4.30-5.15pm:
Friday 16 October 2026 – book here
Friday 23 October 2026 – book here
Junior Squash for 9-14 years from 5.15-6.00pm:
Friday 16 October 2026 – book here
Friday 23 October 2026 – book here
Adults – We are hosting a Non-member night on Friday 6 November from 7.00-8.30pm. Open to any tennis members, or from outside the Club, who want to try squash and/or racketball. Free session for age 16 years and over, supported by current members.
Halloween Quiz Night – Friday 30 October 2026
There are 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, plus a couple of rounds on Halloween and horror!
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.
Club Team Results
Winter Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
3 October: Men’s 5 v Knoll 6 (H) – lost 2-2 (Kent Div 10)
4 October: Men’s 4 v Frindsbury 3 (A) – won 4-0 (Kent Div 9)
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
6 October: 2nd team v Knole Park 1 (H) – won 10-8 (Kent Div 5)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1030-1800, and Friday 1030-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Important Club update regarding the new clubhouse development here.
New Tennis Court 8 Update
Following my last update at the beginning of September regarding construction of the new court, we have been working to discharge the main condition of planning permission, to agree an acceptable method of draining the court of surplus water if required.
After our initial application to remove the condition was refused, Bromley Council said that they wanted further tests carried out before granting full permission to proceed. Extensive tests were carried out showing that the land did not drain well, so we appointed a
specialist in this field to interpret the data and recommend a solution.
With the assistance of Club member and architect Mark Barnard, we have created a revised plan, and have been liaising with the planning officers at the Council to try to ensure the plan is acceptable.
This has now been submitted and we are awaiting formal approval by the Council. Meanwhile, we still have a provisional slot with Trevor May Contractors Ltd, who we have used for laying the other courts, for work to commence in November.
American Mixed Doubles Tournament – Friday 9 October 2026
There are still places to enter the next tournament, so please put your entry in to ensure a successful evening. 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 categories are welcome to take part. Bar will be open for refreshments afterwards. The entry fee is £8.00 per player.
David Bent-Hazelwood
A big thank you from Club member David for various donations, in memory of his wife, when he did a 50km ultramarathon. He finished (though slower than hoped because of cramp) and the total raised for a local youth mental health charity is now over £3,200.
Club Team Results
Winter Kent & North Kent tennis results from last week:
26 September: Women’s 2 v Knoll (A) – won 8-0 (NK Div 3)
27 September: Men’s 5 v Meopham 2 (A) – won 2-2 (Kent Div 10)
1 October: Midweek Mixed Vets v Shooters Hill 2 (A) – drew 4-4 (NK Div 3)
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
29 September: 2nd team v Parklangley 4 (A) – won 10-8 (Kent Div 5)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Saturday from 0900-1630, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1030-2100, and Friday 1030-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Halloween Quiz Night – Friday 30 October 2026
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, plus a couple of rounds on Halloween and horror!
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.
Adult Training Camp – Saturday 31 October 2026
Club coaches Toby and Luis will deliver another full day of coaching, matchplay and tactics. The day begins at 8.30am with tea/coffee available in the clubhouse 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.
Club Team Results
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
21 September: 1st team v Hythe 1 (H) – won 9-8 (Kent Div 4)
22 September: 2nd team v Tunbridge Wells SRC 5 (H) – lost 3-12 (Kent Div 5)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Saturday from 0900-1500, Sunday 0900-1500, Monday 1030-1500, Tuesday 1200-2100, and Friday 1030-2100. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Club Recognition Awards
The Club Annual General Meeting is coming up in November. Each year we have the opportunity to recognise members who have provided service to the Club through our Club Recognition Awards.
The Volunteer Recognition Award is for both short and long term voluntary contributions, and the Special Recognition Award for longer term service to the Club in either a paid or voluntary capacity. You will find full details of the criteria for these awards here, along with a list of previous recipients.
If you think someone should be honoured at this year’s AGM in November, please put your nomination forward to me by email – deadline for nominations is 1 October 2026 – with a brief explanation of why you think this person is deserving.
Kent Tennis Seniors Tournaments 2026-27
Entries are now open for this year’s tournaments that take place over the winter. Seniors events start at 35 years & over. You’ll find full details and a list of events here, and booking here.
Club Team Results
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
15 September: 1st team v Poult Wood 3 (H) – won 8-6 (Kent Div 4)
16 September: 2nd team v Limpsfield 3 (A) – lost 4-12 (Kent Div 5)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club on Saturday from 0900-1500, and then on annual leave until next weekend. Remember that the clubhouse bar is open Monday to Wednesday from 7.00-10.00pm, Thursday 6.00-10.00pm, and Friday 6.00-9.30pm.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Congratulations to all competitors in the Finals this weekend, and many thanks to all those who came to watch and support.
Men’s Singles:
Gregor Maclean bt Mark Carey 6-3 6-3
Women’s Singles:
Vikki Courtney bt Anna Daniel 6-1 6-0
Men’s Doubles:
Luis Perez Zorrilla & Geoff Ward bt Stevan Jovic & Gregor Maclean 6-3 2-6 7-5
Women’s Doubles:
Anna Daniel & Veronique Vera bt Katharine Beaudry & Vikki Courtney 7-6 6-3
Mixed Doubles:
Luis Perez Zorrilla & Katharine Beaudry bt Ben Redhead & Vikki Courtney 6-2 7-5
Men’s 40 & Over Singles:
David Evans bt Richard Payne 7-6 6-7 10-1
Women’s 45 & Over Singles:
Katharine Beaudry bt Anna Watkins 6-1 6-7 10-0
Men’s 55 & Over Singles:
Richard Payne bt Dez Lewington 6-0 6-0
60 & Over Mixed Doubles:
Margaret Ohuche & Dez Lewington bt Katharine Beaudry & Paul Beaumont 3-6 6-3 10-5
Men’s 65 & Over Singles:
Paul Beaumont bt John Flanagan 6-0 6-4
Men’s Plate Event:
Luke Prentice bt Josue Seekings 6-2 7-5
Women’s Plate Event:
Olga Potapenko bt Kirsty Oliphant 6-3 6-1
Roger De Klerk Mixed Doubles Trophy for Improver/Intermediate:
Kirsty Oliphant & Martin McLean bt Olga Potapenko & Neill Quinton 7-5 3-6 10-7
Squash Open Singles:
Joe McTague bt Benjamin Baranger 3-0
Squash Plate Event:
Jake Przbysz bt Nicola Daisie 3-0
Racketball Tournament:
Benjamin Baranger bt Ian Moody 3-0
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
Club Finals – Friday 11 & Saturday 12 September 2026
You can find the Order of Play here.
We are a few short of umpires this year. It’s really nice for the finalists to have an umpire on Finals Day, so if you can volunteer to help that would be great. We’ll go through things with you, so don’t worry if you haven’t done it before. Please contact me as soon as possible if you can help out.
Squash beginners course
Why not try out squash if you are a tennis member – there is a discounted combined All Sport membership to play both sports. Of perhaps you have family or friends who might like to give it a go. There are still a few places left – book here.
Club Tennis Teams
Congratulations to our Women’s 1 & Mixed 2 teams who won their Divisional Play-off Finals last weekend – 3-1 and 4-0 respectively. Unfortunately, our Women’s 3 couldn’t make it a clean sweep, losing 1-3, but are still promoted next season.
Club Team Results
Kent Squash Summer league results from last week:
8 September: 2nd team v Beckenham 3 (H) – lost 0-15 (Kent Div 5)
9 September: 1st team v Parklangley 3 (A) – won 9-7 (Kent Div 4)
Club Manager Hours
I’ll be available at the Club this coming week as follows: Sunday from 0900-1330, Monday 1030-2100, and Friday 1030-1800. During these times you can obtain drinks & snacks from the bar, as well as balls & accessories, and hire the tennis ball machine.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
The culmination of the annual competitions that started back in April.
Tennis finals start at 11.00am and play through to around 5.30pm: Men’s & Women’s Singles, Men’s & Women’s Doubles, and Mixed Doubles – all first played for in 1900 – plus Men’s 40 & over Singles, Men’s 65 & over Singles, 60 & over Mixed Doubles, Men’s & Women’s Plate, and the Roger De Klerk Memorial Trophy for Improver/Intermediate level players – 11 Finals in all. Presentations will take place in the clubhouse around 6.00pm.
Finals in the squash courts start at 11.30am with the Squash Open Singles Final, followed by the Squash Plate at 12.15pm, and the Racketball Final at 1.00pm – presentations at around 1.45pm.
The bar will open from 10.30am with food available to buy from Papa Dough pizza outside from lunchtime. Look out for the full schedule from 10 September on the Club noticeboards and come along to watch and support – it’s always a great day!
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Women’s 45 & Over Singles and Men’s 55 & Over Singles will take place on Friday 11 September at 6.30pm on courts 6 & 7, so please come along and watch – the bar will be open for refreshments.
Dez Lewington
Club Manager
Contact – dez.lewington@sltcc.co.uk
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