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Jun 25
We held our annual Open Day on the 28th, in spite of the hot weather the turn out was brilliant with all courts being used, with tennis, pickle-ball and even table tennis (although it was a bit windy!) Thanks to everyone who came along to support the day and show what a great club we have. May 25
On Sunday 18th May we ran our Double Tournament, The Morris and Mayors. A ladies and men's doubles event run simultaneously. This year we had a VE Day theme, with everyone wearing red, white and blue. A great day of tennis with our winners being, Jan and Fran for the ladies and Floyd and Tyler for the men. (Our runners up, a very close second place for the ladies were Anita and Liz. Not quite such a close result for the men, but Cesar and Greg put up a good fight! |
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Apr 25
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Apr 25
The Ogley Cup was held on 13th April. We had a great afternoon with 20 players having our "speed-dating" tennis afternoon, where every lady plays with every gentleman. It was a tight result, but the winners were Sue H (playing as a man due to more ladies entering) and Vicki D. We had three runners up, Fran, Lesley and Krish. We also welcomed Sam and Axel, two of our junior members to the event who played really well with Axel coming 3rd in the men's group! We also had a presentation for Chris Kimberley and Anwen Jones who after many years were stepping down from the committee. Huge thanks to both of them for all the time, commitment they have put into the club over the years. Some very large shoes to try and fill. Should anyone be interested in taking over as treasurer please let any of us on the committee know!. |
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Mar 25
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Mar 25
We held our AGM on 17th March, St Patricks Day, which was fantastically attended, so many thanks to all who were able to make it. We were able to have some robust and challenging discussions around how the club will progress during 2025/26 while considering the challenges we face. We were also delighted to welcome Ed, Anita and Tyler to the committee while thanking Chris and Anwen for the years of support to BTC as they step down. We also used the opportunity to extend the AGM into a social evening and have our annual presentation evening with home cooked food from our chairman, while raising some funds for his London Marathon entry for Prostate Cancer UK. |
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Dec 24
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Dec 24
To end the year we held the annual Christmas fancy dress tournament!. As ever our members went over and above to show off their creative skills and to have a brilliant afternoon of tennis and Christmas fare. Congratulations to our winners, Chris, Ali, Krishna & Tyler, and not forgetting Liz and Gary for our best dressed competitors! Thanks also to Dympna, Jon and Una for organising and managing the event - and of course to everyone who were able to join in and make the day so enjoyable. |
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Nov 24
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Nov 24
We held our club quiz this month, with a fish and chip supper. After an enjoyable evening, the winning team were, Fran, Jane, Neil, Una and Greg - who generously shared the prizes with all the losing teams! |
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Oct 24
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Oct 24
Congratulations to Ed and Lesley for a great win at the Taylor Trophy. Also a special mention to Ed's son Sam who as on e of our talented juniors partnered Jan. |
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Sep 24
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Sep 24
We had an amazing finals day on 14th September. Perfect weather, brilliant play and close matches with some new champions names to be added to our honours board! Thanks as always to those organising the event and ensuring everything went smoothly including the BBQ and social evening later on. |
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Jun 24
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Jun 24
On the 29th we held our annual Open Day organised by Microsports. It was a brilliant day with almost 50 adults and children attending for the afternoon to join in with activities and games to showcase what a great sport tennis is - but more importantly everything we at Boldmere can offer. We had a couple of new junior members sign up there and then with others who will initially join the Saturday coaching to start to rebuild our junior groups. Thanks to Paul, Yasmin and Dave for all their efforts and those of our brilliant members who were able to join in and help out making the day such a success. |
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Jun 24
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Jun 24
We had a full on weekend of tennis at Boldmere. There was the Rogers Cup, with 5 pairs plating an American style tournament. After 64 games, the runners up were Chris Sheldrick and Rob Guest, with our winners being Jan Baker and Tyler Platt. On Saturday we hosted a juniors U16 tournament with players from Boldmere, Bishop Walsh, Little Aston and Water Orton. Congratulations to all that took part but to Water Orton who triumphed overall. |
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Apr 24
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Apr 24
A great afternoon of tennis and sunny weather for our first tournament of the year - the Ogley Cup. Thanks to all those entering and those who came along for the afternoon tea. The winners were Jan and Gary, with Rob and Chris as runners up. |
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Dec 23
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Christmas Tournament
The last event of the year was a great success, some fabulous tennis even in some sunshine!, Christmas treats and even a quiz, fantastically organised by June and Phil. A great way to end the year! We wish everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year! |
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Nov 23
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Presentation Evening
Last night we held our Annual Presentation Evening at Sutton Golf Club, another great event organised by Anwen, with as usual much support from others (not least Pete for ensuring all the trophies were sparkling!) Sue H gave a fantastic send off to Steve M, who is now living in Wales, he has been a huge influence on making BTC the success it is, as well as being the "ball monitor". He will be greatly missed, but we are assured he will be making a few guest appearances to keep in touch with us. Jan was also able to announce that Flair Windows has agreed to sponsor the club and more specifically Winter League. This will mean that we can revert back to the original cost of the tokens for the floodlights countering the huge increase in the cost of the electricity to the club. Thanks must be given to Steve Hughes for being able to arrange for this deal through his contacts! |
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Nov 23
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Taylor Trophy
One of the best supported events of the year and some great tennis. Congratulations to Steve M and Lesley on their win, and to Nicki and Phil as runners-up. |
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Oct 23
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Parker Cup
Another great afternoon of tennis with 5 pairs entering the Parker Cup. The rain held off and all the matches were completed with a tea break too. Congratulations to Del and Floyd on their well deserved win. |
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Sep 23
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Finals Weekend
The 2023 Club Championships are now over following a great weekend of some fantastic play in spite of the heat on Saturday!. Our winners this year were; Ladies Singles - Michelle, Ladies Doubles - Jan and Rosemary, Mixed - Michelle and Tyler, Men's singles - Tyler, Men's doubles - Steve and Sammy Veterans - Jannine and Sammy. In a change to previous years, our President, Peter Vincent presented the trophies to the winners on court. They will of course be engraved and formally given at our presentation evening in November. A huge thanks to all who came to support the players and to make the Saturday BBQ a lovely evening. |
Aug 23 Vincent Classic
In spite of the recent weather, the rain held off and we had 7 pairs entering the Vincent Classic Tournament. This is the one for our senior members as it's for the over 60's. That didn't deter some great play this afternoon in the sunshine.
Congratulations to or winners June and Tim.
In spite of the recent weather, the rain held off and we had 7 pairs entering the Vincent Classic Tournament. This is the one for our senior members as it's for the over 60's. That didn't deter some great play this afternoon in the sunshine.
Congratulations to or winners June and Tim.
May 23 Filmer Cup
It's been a few years since we ran this event, but it's an afternoon of fun with our senior members partnering a junior to have an afternoon of doubles.
A fantastic afternoon with Cesar and Isaac being our worthy winners!
It's been a few years since we ran this event, but it's an afternoon of fun with our senior members partnering a junior to have an afternoon of doubles.
A fantastic afternoon with Cesar and Isaac being our worthy winners!
Jun 23 Roger Cup
Unfortunately this year the Rogers Cup was cancelled due to low numbers entering. Hopefully we'll be able to run it next year as it it a great tournament.
Unfortunately this year the Rogers Cup was cancelled due to low numbers entering. Hopefully we'll be able to run it next year as it it a great tournament.
May 23 Morris & Mayors
Thanks to Lisa for organising this years Morris and Mayors doubles tournament. Another great afternoon of tennis, with a combination of ladies and men's doubles play
The winners were Chris K and Una and Manoj and Steve M
Thanks to Lisa for organising this years Morris and Mayors doubles tournament. Another great afternoon of tennis, with a combination of ladies and men's doubles play
The winners were Chris K and Una and Manoj and Steve M
Apr 23 The Ogley Cup
Well done to Jan and Floyd for winning the first tournament of the year. It was another great afternoon of tennis, with a combination of ladies and mixed play. It was a bit chilly but the rain kept off, and the afternoon tea made it all worth while!
We also used the event to raise some money for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Darrin Gamble and will be donating £70 from the entry fees.
Well done to Jan and Floyd for winning the first tournament of the year. It was another great afternoon of tennis, with a combination of ladies and mixed play. It was a bit chilly but the rain kept off, and the afternoon tea made it all worth while!
We also used the event to raise some money for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Darrin Gamble and will be donating £70 from the entry fees.
Mar 23 Road to Wimbledon
Well done to Lesley and Chris for winning the ladies doubles and qualifying for the regional play offs, with our runners up being June and Fran. 14 of our men took part with some very close games, Phil D and Sean took 3rd place, with Sammy and Steve as runners up with Will and Tyler taking first place. Great to see so many people playing at the start of the year with some very competitive tennis!
Well done to Lesley and Chris for winning the ladies doubles and qualifying for the regional play offs, with our runners up being June and Fran. 14 of our men took part with some very close games, Phil D and Sean took 3rd place, with Sammy and Steve as runners up with Will and Tyler taking first place. Great to see so many people playing at the start of the year with some very competitive tennis!
Feb 23 Music Night
Steve M organised a fantastic music night at the Boldmere Deli to raise funs for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Darrin who we lost last Summer. It was a great evening with a final total of £1000 being collected.
Steve M organised a fantastic music night at the Boldmere Deli to raise funs for the British Heart Foundation in memory of Darrin who we lost last Summer. It was a great evening with a final total of £1000 being collected.
Feb 23 Quiz Night
We held our first social event of 2023 on Friday 10th February, with around 40 members and friends fighting it out to win the prestigious box of fudge!
The eventual winners after a very close contest, were team "Agatha Quiztie" but only by a margin of one and a half points!! A great night, thanks Anwen - the fish and chip supper was great too.
We held our first social event of 2023 on Friday 10th February, with around 40 members and friends fighting it out to win the prestigious box of fudge!
The eventual winners after a very close contest, were team "Agatha Quiztie" but only by a margin of one and a half points!! A great night, thanks Anwen - the fish and chip supper was great too.
Sept 22 Finals Weekend
Another great weekend of tennis with some brilliant matches. Congratulations to all the winners.
Another great weekend of tennis with some brilliant matches. Congratulations to all the winners.
Aug 22 Goodbye to Gillian
Although Gillian had only been with the club a couple of years she had always been there supporting all our events and tournaments and a stalwart of the Monday coffee mornings. Sadly she is leaving us and moving to Glasgow, so we gave her a real BTC send off, fantastically organised by June and Una. She has promised once settled in a new club to invite us up so Boldmere hopefully will be on tour !
Although Gillian had only been with the club a couple of years she had always been there supporting all our events and tournaments and a stalwart of the Monday coffee mornings. Sadly she is leaving us and moving to Glasgow, so we gave her a real BTC send off, fantastically organised by June and Una. She has promised once settled in a new club to invite us up so Boldmere hopefully will be on tour !
May 22 Jubilee Family Friday
After a gap of almost 3 years, Family Fridays were back! We had a great evening with Jubilee Themed night of fun and games with the juniors and parents and a few members who turned up to join in. We were lucky with the weather and were able to have the planned BBQ too. All those juniors who attended were given a souvenir Platinum Jubilee medal.
Family Fridays will continue until 30th September, but the next evening event for everyone will be 1st July where it will be a Wimbledon Themed evening.
After a gap of almost 3 years, Family Fridays were back! We had a great evening with Jubilee Themed night of fun and games with the juniors and parents and a few members who turned up to join in. We were lucky with the weather and were able to have the planned BBQ too. All those juniors who attended were given a souvenir Platinum Jubilee medal.
Family Fridays will continue until 30th September, but the next evening event for everyone will be 1st July where it will be a Wimbledon Themed evening.
April 22 Music Night
A huge thank you to Steve McAleavy for arranging this evenings social event. It was a great evening with Jim revisiting us once again with Darrin playing personal tracks. We raised £188 which will be donated to the DEC for the Ukraine. Thanks to everyone who was able to come along and support the evening.
A huge thank you to Steve McAleavy for arranging this evenings social event. It was a great evening with Jim revisiting us once again with Darrin playing personal tracks. We raised £188 which will be donated to the DEC for the Ukraine. Thanks to everyone who was able to come along and support the evening.
April 22 Ogley Cup
Thanks to everyone for participating in the first tournament of the season - The Ogley Cup. It was a great turnout. The winners were Nicky and Cesar. Runners up were Steve McAleavy/Phil Davies and Del Johnson
Thanks to everyone for participating in the first tournament of the season - The Ogley Cup. It was a great turnout. The winners were Nicky and Cesar. Runners up were Steve McAleavy/Phil Davies and Del Johnson
March 22 Open Day
This years Open Day was a great success, we had super publicity through Social Media together with the Vesey Pages and the Sutton Chronicle. It was great to be able to run it with no Covid restrictions and to welcome many people adults an children from the community to see what a great club we are and what we have to offer.
This years Open Day was a great success, we had super publicity through Social Media together with the Vesey Pages and the Sutton Chronicle. It was great to be able to run it with no Covid restrictions and to welcome many people adults an children from the community to see what a great club we are and what we have to offer.
December 21 Christmas Tournament
The end of a fantastic year of tennis in spite of Covid, a great tournament, followed by mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies!
The end of a fantastic year of tennis in spite of Covid, a great tournament, followed by mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies!
December 21 Junior Christmas Party
We had a great Christmas themed coaching session for our juniors followed by Christmas treats and a present from Santa
We had a great Christmas themed coaching session for our juniors followed by Christmas treats and a present from Santa
November 21 Presentation Evening
We had a perfect evening at Sutton Golf Club, organised by Anwen for out presentation evening. Great company, great food and even a disco!
We had a perfect evening at Sutton Golf Club, organised by Anwen for out presentation evening. Great company, great food and even a disco!
November 21 Taylor Trophy
We had a fantastic afternoon of tennis with blue sky and sunshine, amazing for November, it was admittedly a little windy bur a great end to the formal tournaments for 2021.
Congratulations to winners, Gillian and Phil D and runners up Lesley and Floyd.
We had a fantastic afternoon of tennis with blue sky and sunshine, amazing for November, it was admittedly a little windy bur a great end to the formal tournaments for 2021.
Congratulations to winners, Gillian and Phil D and runners up Lesley and Floyd.
October 21 Junior Members Halloween Party
We had a great spooky evening of Halloween themed games on and off court, followed by a pumpkin carving competition, fancy dress and to finish off hot dogs. A fantastic evening for our juniors. Here's a few of the pictures.
We had a great spooky evening of Halloween themed games on and off court, followed by a pumpkin carving competition, fancy dress and to finish off hot dogs. A fantastic evening for our juniors. Here's a few of the pictures.
September 21 After having to reschedule we held out exhibition match we hosted an International Exhibition tennis match on the 25th September. Players Neil Pauffley and Patrick Foley both world ranked, displayed Wimbledon & Grand Slam standard tennis to an enthralled audience of members and the local community.
Together they have won, five ITF singles title, three ITF doubles titles and three British tour titles. Neil has also recently been supporting Emma Raducanu as a hitting partner during the pandemic to support her continued development, while Patrick returned for our event after playing in Portugal at the ITF Championships.
Playing for pride and reputation, both achieving service speeds of over 120mph, gave us a fantastic match with the spectators enjoying every point. Neil eventually triumphed after two hard fought sets.
After the showcase event, two lucky prize-winning spectators were picked to play a doubles match with the professionals. One of our own talented juniors Ellis Mills didn’t let the club down, showing some real skills and enthusiasm. Although being runner-up, it will be an experience he’ll never forget.
Will Thorley club professional coach and organiser of the event was delighted that the day was so successful, “giving a real Wimbledon experience, with such high- quality players, ball boys & girls and an umpire, hopefully it’s something we can repeat next year”
Here's a few photo's courtesy of Phil Colver.
Together they have won, five ITF singles title, three ITF doubles titles and three British tour titles. Neil has also recently been supporting Emma Raducanu as a hitting partner during the pandemic to support her continued development, while Patrick returned for our event after playing in Portugal at the ITF Championships.
Playing for pride and reputation, both achieving service speeds of over 120mph, gave us a fantastic match with the spectators enjoying every point. Neil eventually triumphed after two hard fought sets.
After the showcase event, two lucky prize-winning spectators were picked to play a doubles match with the professionals. One of our own talented juniors Ellis Mills didn’t let the club down, showing some real skills and enthusiasm. Although being runner-up, it will be an experience he’ll never forget.
Will Thorley club professional coach and organiser of the event was delighted that the day was so successful, “giving a real Wimbledon experience, with such high- quality players, ball boys & girls and an umpire, hopefully it’s something we can repeat next year”
Here's a few photo's courtesy of Phil Colver.
April 21 We're open again! great to see so many back on court and joining the organised sessions maintaining social distancing and LTA guidelines.
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March 2021
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In preparation for the start of play as we come out of the Covid restrictions, we've had the bottom courts treated for moss and brushed, while the top courts have undergone a major makeover and have been cleaned and repainted.
We've also had some great publicity through Will Thorley and local radio, with interviews with our members. Thanks to those contributing and getting up early for the interview! |
Some of our media reports, great promotion for the club and our brilliant coach!
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29th March 2021
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The AGM will be held on 29th March 2021 at 7.30pm using Zoom
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7th April 2019
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A huge thanks to Suzanne for organising a gardening Spring tidy up behind courts 3 & 4. Thanks also to those who were able to come and help (especially those who had the energy after playing in the Ogley Cup tournament yesterday!
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25th March 2019
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Notice to all members - The Club Annual General Meeting will be held on 25th March 2019
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18th October 2018 |
We held another successful Annual Presentation Evening on Saturday 18th October with many of our club winners receiving their trophies. We also held a raffle and quiz in support of a local group Rowangarth Day Centre that has operated in Erdington since 2008, providing a high level of services for adults with a disability or learning difficulties. They also provide care for adults with Early Onset Dementia and more importantly support to one of our former members. We were delighted to raise £240 and present the cheque to Chris Braniff |
