A determined small band of volunteers met on Monday 24 November to clear the area between the tennis courts and the bowling green. The focus this time was to clear the weeds around each planted shrub so that they had a chance to get fully established. Colin intends to deal with the remaining weeds shortly.
Our thanks go to David Horne, Phillip Davies and Colin Rees for spending a chilly Monday morning rootling around bagging up weeds.
Thank you also to Erika, who is looking after the area around the new club sign by court one. As I’m sure you’ve noticed three Skimmias have been planted around the sign, and Erika intends to plant some bulbs which will make a good show in the spring.
If anyone wishes to volunteer for any activity which will assist the club, please let me know by filling in the appropriate section of the membership form which will be out shortly.
Jane Hendry
Volunteer Coordinator
The Mens A team proved to be too strong for a determined Bassett C side. Top pairings Pete and Adam Drysdale and Wayne Barter and Richard Hancock won all six sets with third pairing Mark Hinxman and Scott Tuffiield chipped in with a win against Bassett’s 3rd pairing and a halve against their 2nd pairing.
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The Hants & IoW winter league lived up to its name today as the match conditions were blustery with two squalls of rain interrupting play for a short while. Littleton coped better with the conditions and came out worthy winners. Special mention must go to Miriam Chapman, who at 11 years old played her first, but I hope not her last, ladies match. Vivienne guided her through the challenge of playing club ladies doubles, and she demonstrated she was more than capable of holding her own. The Littleton pairings were even, each coming away with 2 rubbers apiece.
The team this week was Erika Walsh, Vivienne Aspin, Emma Poffley, Miriam Chapman, Jane Bone and Jane Hendry.
JH
