Author Archives: David Aldridge

Booking online still seems to present a problem to some members despite the fact that we have sent instructions out on a number of occasions. A new page has been added to the main menu with instructions on how to set up booking online and set it up on your smartphone. Any problems just emailContinue reading “Booking Online”

The second Sunday doubles tournament took place on May 14th. Run by Marc, this fast moving competition gives everyone taking part a chance to play with a partner drawn at random with points being accumulated based on games won.   With 36 players taking part and all 8 courts in use, the tournament had aContinue reading “8 Courts 36 Players”

A sunny morning in late April and a busy one at that. Plenty of members turned up to play social tennis and by soon after 10 all courts were being used. Soon after 11am some members gathered in the clubhouse for the Wimbledon draw and the draw for the  preliminary round of the Mens Singles.Continue reading “SUNDAY AT THE DRIVE”

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 in a couple of days advising them that the pair of tickets are available for purchase. Please purchase promptly as there is only a 10 day window to purchaseContinue reading “WIMBLEDON DRAW MADE TODAY”

The 2017 LTA Middlesex Summer Series Babolat Tournament is being hosted at The Drive from Friday 28th April – Sunday 7th May 2017. This comprises of 8 events from U14 Girls & Boys Singles to Open Ladies & Men’s competitions. There are currently 88 entrants, but only two from The Drive, so if you want to takeContinue reading “BABOLAT TOURNAMENT – Apr 28-May 7th”

WIMBLEDON DRAW The annual draw for Wimbledon tickets will take place at 11am on Sunday 30th April 2017 in the Clubhouse at The Drive. This year The Drive has been allocated 16 pairs of tickets.  Please note that only members who have both “opted-in “ for the Wimbledon draw and who have paid their annual renewal fees by 30thContinue reading “WIMBLEDON DRAW – Sunday 30th April 2017”