MCS Tennis July Newsletter

This month’s newsletter is brought to you by Bella 👩‍💻

Open Day & American Tournament & BBQ - Sun 21 July 🥇🍔 

Our open day, with tournament and BBQ, is just a couple of weeks away now. Don’t forget to bring some cash or a card for the barbecue.  Prompt start at 10am, finishing at about 12.30.  See you there!

MCS Quiz Night - Fri 2 Aug 🤓

We have the MCS quiz at Mathon Parish Hall on Friday 2nd August. Geoff and Mary are our quizmasters for what promised to be a challenging but fun evening. Please bring family and friends to make up a team. Light food is included in the ticket price of £8/person and you can pre-order wine too. More info in this separate email.

MCS Tournament - Finals Day on Sat 7 Sept  🏆

The tournament is in full swing now and it’s wonderful to see so many people playing in the evenings.  We’re getting to quarter and semi-finals stages now and things are hotting up as people compete for the chance to play on finals day and maybe even get your name on the board. Will there be any new names this year?

Make sure you have Finals Day on Saturday 7th September in your diary. It is always a wonderful occasion. Also, if you can lend a hand with one of the many jobs to make the day a success (parking, BBQ, gazebo setup, etc), please let Ali know.

MCS Team Results 😎

The summer league is well underway so congratulations to all those who have represented the club. You can see how everyone is getting on below. Special shout out to the Mens B team who sitting in 3rd place… just below the promotion line. Supporters at all matches are very welcome.

Fixtures and results for our teams playing in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire leagues this summer:

• MCS Ladies A playing in Division 3 Combined   Ladies A

• MCS Ladies B playing in Division 5 West   Ladies B

• MCS Men A playing in Division 4 West   Mens A

• MCS Men B playing in Division 6 West   Mens B

• MCS Mixed A playing in Division 3 West  Mixed A

• MCS Mixed B playing in Division 5 West  Mixed B 

If you would be interested in playing for the club in league matches but not sure how to go about it, then please contact Helen (email) or Steve (email).

Boughton Mens Open Doubles Tournament 🏆

Boughton Tennis Club have invited any MCS members to enter their annual Mens Open Doubles tournament on Sunday 8 September. Full details here.

(The ladies’ tournament was today, so we’re a little late but will share details earlier next year!)

Meet the committee - Sheila who looks after grounds and maintenance 📸

This month we are introducing you to a third member of the MCS Committee – Sheila Wilson.  Sheila is kept busy with a wide variety of jobs including flowers in the planters, getting the hedge trimmers, managing mowers, emptying septic tanks and getting our courts cleaned so we don’t slip and slide all over the place!

We asked Sheila a few questions:

When did you first play tennis?   At primary school - we had a tournament every year on a full-sized court.

Who is your tennis hero?  Not sure I have one, I am totally stunned by the fitness, resilience, stamina focus, and vision of so many. I take my hat off to any elite athlete, any sport.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I have just taken up painting, my first efforts since 50 years nearly, and love it.

What 3 words sum you up?  Love travel, love languages, love the outdoors

Serve ‘n’ Snack Shack 🍫

Sorry we ran out of coke for a bit there. We have replenished supplies now so please tuck in! Prices are on the fridge door and money goes in the box in the cupboard.

Free balls if you refer new members 🎾

We would love some new members. Let your friends and family know about the club. If an adult signs up due to your introduction then a lovely tube of Head balls will be yours. Please send Bella an email to claim your balls.

Club Kit 👕

Why not complete your tennis experience, be the envy of your club mates and also help to raise club funds by ordering some cool club kit?  Hoodies, jackets, T-shirts, polo shirts, and headbands are all available. For further information, catalogue details and a quote please contact Kim Armitage on email.

Safeguarding 💛

Any concerns contact the club Welfare Officer, Alison Walford, on 07967 627733 or email.

Tennis Balls 🎾

Head Tour balls can be purchased from the club for £6 for a 4-ball tube. If you need balls, please contact Peter by email or text (07752704525) who will let you know how to get hold of your balls and how to pay. Please do not take balls without agreeing with Peter in advance. 

Facebook 📱

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