We’re hosting a Walking Tennis session, open to all – as part of our Fun Day to raise money for our charity The Happy Lane Fund.
Come and try a fun, tactical new sport that’s accessible for everyoneregardless of age or ability, and meet fellow walking tennis players. Followed by tea, coffee and cakes in the clubhouse.
Saturday 8 July 2023 – 11am-12.15pm £4 per person (card payment on the day) including refeshments. All proceeds go to the Happy Lane Fund.
Register your interest
Drop-ins on the day will be welcome for all events but please register here if you’re keen to come so we have a rough idea of numbers.
Bristol Central Tennis Club Happy Lane (off Derby Rd), St. Andrews, Bristol BS7 9AQ
All profits go to the Happy Lane Fund, supporting tennis sessions for disabled and disadvantaged people across Avon.
The Happy Lane Fund is managed by Wesport – Charity Registration No. 1114495.
A day full of tennis, fun, food and drink to raise funds for our charity The Happy Lane Fund.
LOTS OF TENNIS! Something for everyone including a social doubles tournament, coaching with Kerris and Walking Tennis.
BARBECUE BY WENDELL – from 1pm
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM!
WIMBLEDON ON THE BIG SCREEN!
FULLY STOCKED BAR!
PIMMS & LEMONADE!
TEA, COFFEE, CAKES!
RAFFLE WITH GREAT PRIZES (including tennis prizes)
From 11am to 5pm. Open to all club members. Family and friends also welcome. Drop in on the day for as many of the tennis sessions as you like, or just enjoy the barbecue and bar!
Barbecue from 1pm.
Tennis events
All proceeds go to the Happy Lane Fund.
11am-12.15pm – Walking Tennis
Come and try a fun, tactical new sport that’s accessible for everyoneregardless of age or ability. Followed by tea, coffee and cakes in the clubhouse. £4 (card payment on the day)
12.45pm-2pm – Group tennis coaching session with Kerris
Have fun and pick up some tennis tips from our brilliant Head Coach. Suitable for all adult players and older kids (yellow ball). £5 entry – includes free strawberries & cream (card payment on the day)Stay afterwards for Wendell’s barbecue!
2.30pm-5pm – Social doubles tournament – The Happy Lane Cup
Social doubles tournament organised by Rob Durbin. All welcome, no need to have a partner, we will pair people on the day. Magnificent trophy for the winning pair! £5 – includes free strawberries & cream. (card payment on the day)Come early for Wendell’s barbecue first!
Register your interest
Drop-ins on the day will be welcome for all events but please register here if you’re keen to come so we have a rough idea of numbers.
Keen to help?
If you’d like to help out on the day (e.g. manning the bar, helping with the catering, donating a raffle prize etc) drop Andrew Nixon a line via andrewgnixon77@gmail.com, or speak to Andrew, Jen Dacombe or Jason Newman at the club. Your help would be much appreciated!
All profits go to the Happy Lane Fund, supporting tennis sessions for disabled and disadvantaged people across Avon.
The Happy Lane Fund is managed by Wesport – Charity Registration No. 1114495.
FUN TEAM TENNIS GAMES OVERSEEN BY OUR SPECIAL GUEST UMPIRE!
PIMMS & LEMONADE
FULLY STOCKED BAR
RAFFLE
First-come-first-served tickets limited to 24 people. Snap up yours now!
Cost £25 per ticket. Ticket price includes:
champagne cocktail
tapas dinner supplied by New Moon on the Quay restaurant
entry into the fun team tennis tournament
£10 donation to the Happy Lane Fund charity.
Itinerary
6pm – Welcome drink (champagne cocktail)
6:15pm– 6-a-side Tennis Volleyball tournament
7pm – Break
7.15pm – More team tennis games (with different rackets and balls and general organised chaos all overseen by our special guest umpire).
8pm to close – Food provided by New Moon on the Quay tapas-style dining (to include Slow Cooked Pork Belly, Chickpea Curry and Rice, Aubergine Rolls and Pitta Bread and more).
All profits go to the Happy Lane Fund, supporting tennis sessions for disabled and disadvantaged people across Avon.
The Happy Lane Fund is managed by Wesport – Charity Registration No. 1114495.
Bristol Central Tennis Club 