MCS Tennis June Newsletter

This month’s newsletter is brought to you by special guest editor, Alice 👩‍💻

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

Please come to our second American tournament of the year.  All abilities welcome.  It is also the morning of the Open Day when visitors will see us in action, join in the fun and hopefully sign up as new MCS members.  Who will be the winner of the Quaich this time?  Don’t forget to bring some cash or a card for the barbecue.   Prompt start at 10am.  Should finish at about 12.30.  A definite date to put in the diary.

MCS Quiz Night - Friday 2 August 🤓

Let’s bring our competitive spirits to Mathon Parish Hall to see who will win another of Geoff and Mary’s creative quizzes.   If you have experienced these in the past, you will be sure to return for more fun, laughter and possible prizes!  Make an evening of it, invite your family and friends, and enjoy the  food and drink on offer too.  Plenty of parking next to the hall.  More details in next month’s Newsletter.

MCS Summer Tournament - Finals Sat 7 September  🏆

Details about the summer tournament are on the board in the clubhouse and have been emailed to all involved.   Remember that the first round of the mixed doubles needs to be played by 21 June and the first round of the others is in early July, so start organising your matches.  Make sure you read the tournament rules regarding payment, dates, balls, court bookings etc… Helpers needed on Finals Day.  Let Ali know if you are willing to lend a hand.

CPR & defibrillator training ❤️

10 MCS members have upgraded their skills by attending a very useful course on the delivery of cardio-pulmonary respiration (CPR) and the use of the defibrillator.  Thanks go to Ali for organising this with Heart Start Malvern.  If you are interested, a link to the course material can be found here.

Clubhouse upgrades 🪑

A massive thank you to David and Molly for donating some barstools to the clubhouse. The perfect height for watching play through the window from inside… spectating at MCS has never been so sophisticated!

Meet the committee - Tony our treasurer 📸

This month we are introducing you to a second member of the MCS Committee – Tony Poyner, who has worked tirelessly as the MCS treasurer since 2022.  He has been involved recently with the painting of our beautiful club house and the commissioning of our new floodlights.  He has been a significant member of the Committee  for over 10 years.  Before this he was a family member for 30 years when he introduced his children to the game.   

We asked Tony a few questions:

When did you first play tennis?   I first played tennis as a schoolboy. Like most young people, when Wimbledon was on it was down to Victoria Park in Malvern to try my tennis skills.  However, it never really became my first sport as football and cricket were my main activities. 

Who is your tennis hero?  Pat Cash was a great player and excellent commentator, along with John McEnroe. 

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I worked for the same Paper company for nearly 40 years which involved worldwide travel visiting Paper Mills which was a great experience.  Now retirement is even better, though I’m still turning up at airports for leisure travel. 

What 3 words sum you up?  Sport, travel and enjoying Life

Serve ‘n’ Snack Shack 🍫

We have replenished our supply of snacks and drinks in the Clubhouse.  Help yourselves, but don’t forget to pop your money in the box.  Prices are displayed on the fridge door.

MCS Team Results 😎

The summer league is well under way and lots of players have been involved in matches. Find match reports and results on the MCS website. Better still, come along to our home matches and cheer on the teams.

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 on email or Steve on email

Free balls if you refer new members 🎾

We would love some new members. Let your friends and family know about the club. If you are successful getting an adult to sign up a lovely tube of fluffy new balls will be yours.

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, 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. 

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