Author Archives: David Aldridge

Newsletters are emailed to all members each month. Below are the most recent newsletters.

The sign up for our internal tournaments for this year are fast approaching! We know everyone is eager to get some match play in…so if you’re looking forward to playing in the sun in summer as much as we are, what are you waiting for click here to register!!!

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The Wimbledon draw was made at the club this morning and the successful winners are set out below. The winners should receive an email from the LTA tomorrow advising them that the pair of tickets are available for purchase. Please purchase promptly as I believe there is only a 10 day window to purchase yourContinue reading “Wimbledon 2018 Ballot”

The Club Championships run every year from April to July when the finals take place. If you wish to enter the 2018 Championships, please complete the online form here. The deadline for entering the club championships is Sunday 1 April 2018. The Mens’ Singles and Mens’ Doubles draws will be made by Sunday 8 AprilContinue reading “2018 Club Championships”

 2018 Multi-Sports Camps Click here to book your space before they fill up! Kids can play Tennis (in the morning) and a variety of sports in the afternoon (including Football, Netball and Table Tennis), with a variety of other activities also available for them to enjoy! There is also new late pick up option afternoonContinue reading “2018 Junior Multi-Sport Camps”

Head Coach Marc Lewis was invited to play some tennis with 2016 Olympic Gold Medal Tennis Winner Monica Puig and Queens Club Champion Feliciano Lopez in the build up to Wimbledon. The day was a promotional Event for Ellesse Clothing who have Feliciano and Monica as their World Ambassadors. Marc was asked to bring downContinue reading “Tennis with the Stars”

South African Football Captain and ex Chelsea Football Club midfielder Dean Furman came to the UK for a few days ad could not resist popping into The Drive Tennis Club for a lesson with Head Coach Marc Lewis. Marc coached Dean from an early age through to being a top nationally ranked tennis player andContinue reading “South Africa Football Captain Dean Furman Visits The Drive”

Finals day this year was my first as Chairman. I’m told that the sun doesn’t always shine like it did this year, but there is no doubt that a lovely, not too hot day helped make our finals a success. A number of people present, both old hands and newer members told me how lovelyContinue reading “Finals Day – Final Observations”

Photos from Finals day are now available here The photos are stored using Google Photos. When you get to the page, click on the three dots in the right hand corner for further viewing options.