MCS January News

Message from our Chair, David 🪑

 I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish all our members a very Happy New Year.  I hope you have all managed to spend time with family and loved ones over the festive period and hopefully have all managed some tennis – I know I need to get back on court soon to try to lose some of that festive weight I have added…..the Men’s B match on Saturday will certainly be a challenge! I hope to see many of you on court over the coming weeks and just ask you all to be kind to each other, and kind to yourselves. Best Wishes, David

New year, more tennis! 🗓️

MCS Social Tennis sessions aim to be fun, inclusive tennis for all members. We encourage people of all levels to come along, making things a bit exciting as you never know who you might be playing with! Social tennis sessions are held on Wednesdays 6:00-9:00pm & Sundays 9:30am-1:00pm

Hedge trimming 15-17th Jan ✂️🌳

Heads-up that we’re having our monster hedges cut back on 15-17th Jan (Mon-Wed). This will be fairly noisy, on and off, through the day.

Floodlights Update 💡 

We know a light on Court 1 is out. We are getting there! At present, we are in negotiations with two contractors. One has given an affordable price but their nearest installation for us to view is 2+ hrs away. Another operator fitted the lights at Ludlow Tennis Club so be easier to view, Tony has a meeting on 11th Jan to progress things.

If anyone else is open to providing club with an Interest-free loan to cover cost of the floodlights please contact Tony at [email protected]

31 December American Tournament 🏆

A hardy bunch of 9 MCS tennis players braved squally showers to compete in the annual New Year MCS American tournament. Their commitment to the sport of tennis was rewarded with a much-needed post-Christmas runabout, fun tennis, exchanging family Christmas experiences and, most of all, Anne’s famous cheese biscuits, Connor’s flapjacks, Peter’s fudge & Helen’s mince pies. The quality of tennis was high despite the occasional downpours, although these did nothing to diminish the spirit of our intrepid competitors. Peter battled his way to the top score & winner of the virtual Quaich, Helen was snapping at Peter’s heels in 2nd place & James B was a commendable 3rd. 

Get well soon to Peter and Anne, who have both taken nasty tumbles in the last fews days (Anne on court, Peter off his bike). Hope to see you both back on court soon.

Last of all, 2024 American tournament dates will be announced soon!

Member Discounts 🛍️

We’re always looking for ways to improve our member experience. Whilst lots of great tennis is obviously our top priority, we have other ideas too. With that in mind, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve secured a 15% discount for all members with KnockerLocker (see below for more details). If anyone else knows of any potential discounts or offers, please let Bella know at [email protected].

KnockerLocker Discount 👙

KnockerLocker is a specialist online bra store, that stocks major brands such as Freya, Anita, Panache, Runderwear and more. For a free online fitting, contact Rachel at [email protected] so she can help you find a sports bra to support your sporting ambition. 

KnockerLocker is offering MCS tennis members a 15% discount - simply enter the code “ACE” at checkout (non-sale items only). Click here to start shopping!

Buy Tennis balls 🎾

Head Tour balls can be purchased from the club at the knockdown price of £6 for a tube of 4 plus a warm fuzzy feeling as a few pence also goes into club funds.  To arrange a purchase, please contact Peter by email, text, or carrier pigeon at [email protected] or 07752704525. Delivery to the clubhouse by secure carrier is included!

Get your MCS Swag 👕

Be the envy of all your friends with some MCS club kit. More info coming to the website soon, so have a think about what kit you fancy!

Match Results 🏆

Join our Facebook or go to the Matches section of our website to see match reports.

• MCS Mens A vs Whitecross B (21/12)  - WIN, 8 points

• MCS Mens A vs Boughton B (17/12)  - WIN, 10 points

• Mixed B vs Ross A (16/12) - LOSS, 0 points

• Mixed B vs Hallow C (10/12) - LOSS, 2 points

• Mixed A vs Hallow A (10/12) - LOSS, 2 points

Match Calendar 📆

Nothing boosts our home advantage like a few supporters. Click here to view the home fixture calendar so you know when to come along and support our teams. Click here if you’d like to add dates to your personal calendar.

MCS Tennis Facebook📱

Click here to follow MCS Tennis Club on Facebook for news, events and results updates as they happen

Pond ⛔️

A reminder that the pond is deep and weedy. Please be careful.

Farewell to Matt 👋

MCS’s resident crime author has sadly moved away and has left the club. He came down for a last game and book signing at the clubhouse. Best of luck Matt, you will be missed.

Anything missing from this newsletter? 🤔

Perhaps you have some news you’d like to share with the MCS community, or is there something you’d like to see in our newsletter that’s missing? Please drop an email to [email protected] and let me know.