Sixteen ladies played on a beautifully sunny (but very windy) day on Saturday, 14th September, in a fun ladies-only tournament. Everyone brought a contribution of food. The final was an exceptionally close match, with Chris Bailey and Louise Chalk just pipping Marta Hensall and Gail Hogg 6-5 to win. The consolation prize was won by partners […]
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The Pearce Trophy was contested in great spirit today, Sunday 18th May. The winners were Marta Hensall and Rick Lim, who triumphed over John Stone and Louise Chalk in a hard-fought match, ultimately winning 6-3. The consolation winners were David Murfitt and Catherine Gibby, who defeated Daphne Lunnon and Grace Crossley with a score of […]
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Congrats to Sandra and Clare, who beat Fiona and Gail today in the ladies’ tournament. Also, congratulations to Val and Chris for winning the consolation prize. Also, thanks to Gail for organising a wonderful day and for the money raised from the clothing sale.
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Ten of the players who played in the Ladies Essex Small League over the winter got together for a Pokeno (type of bingo with prizes) evening at Gail and Jamie’s house on Monday 31 April 2025. Flowers were presented to Gail to thank her for running the Essex Small Club League on behalf of STC […]
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This is to notify you of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Stansted Tennis Club, which will be held on Thursday, 20 February 2025, at 8.00 pm, in The Clubhouse, Cambridge Road, CM24 8BX. Please check your email for the agenda.
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Last Sunday sixteen players entered the annual Jim Kitson Trophy competition. Winners of the trophy were Marta Hensall and David Murfitt who defeated Daphne Lunnon and Zoe Westwood 6-1. Rick Lim and Sue Simpson were winners of the consolation round, defeating Gail Hogg and Jon Budd in a close final 4-3. Despite cloudy weather, everyone […]
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Jamie Hogg presented joint winners Jess Willdigg and Grace Crossley with the Loveday Trophy for the most improved player(s) of the year in 2024. The Committee could not choose between the two players and, therefore, decided to make a joint award for the first time in its history.
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Stansted Tennis Club’s annual knockout tournament Finals Day was blessed with perfect weather on Saturday, September 7th, encouraging a strong turnout of spectators for the tennis and the barbecue. In the Ladies’ Singles Plate, Louise Chalk demonstrated her skill and determination as she beat Cathy Brenner 6-4, 6-2. Despite some long rallies, Louise’s assertive net […]
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The year’s final Ladies One Day Fun Tournament was held on 16 August 2024.It was a lovely day of tennis, socialising and refreshments for 13 ladies (plus one lucky man!). Lisa King and Sandra Ayres won a hard-fought final against Daphne Lunnon and Dina McDonald 6-4. The consolation winners were Caroline Crossley and Harriet (Harry) […]
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Eight men and eight ladies played today (Saturday, 20 July) to compete for the President’s Cup. It was a brilliant day with the weather behaving for a change, and everyone brought refreshments to share. There was some very good play, with the finals eventually being won by Number 1 seeds Martyn Taplin (appropriately our current […]
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