Newsletter
JULY 2025
Thank you Colin Gilbey
As some of you will know, Colin Gilbey, a stalwart of our Committee for almost 10 years, has stepped down recently, the Committee would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Colin for all his work over his time in the role.
Colin has tirelessly worked as our membership secretary and in a multitude of other capacities across our committee over his years of service. Often in the background, taking responsibility and ownership of many of the essential aspects of running the club day to day to ensure we can all continue to enjoy the facilities and can all enjoy Tennis in a fully functioning club.
We wish Colin all the best for the future as a valued member of the club and once again thank him for all of his hard work for the club.
Club Tournament Honours Boards
- A Lasting Legacy for Our Club
Hot Off the Court!
Wimbledon Wooden Racket Charity Doubles Fun Tournament Recap
The sun was shining on Sunday and the vintage vibes were immaculate as 18 enthusiastic members took to the court in style — swinging their wooden rackets with flair!
💚 Together, we raised £200 for MYTIME Young Carers, supporting the incredible young people who selflessly care for others.
🏆 A huge congratulations to Aaron and Pete, who claimed victory in a morning full of friendly competition, laughs, and purpose.
📸 Thanks to everyone who joined us! Your energy and generosity made this event truly special.
FIRST EVER! STC Girls Only Fast 4 Fun Tournament
A big shout out to the 12 girls who took part in the STC Girls Only Fast 4 Fun Tournament on Sunday 13th July 2025!
They all played brilliantly, persevering in the blazing heat. What troopers! For many it was the first time they’d experienced competing in this way. They should all be very proud of themselves.
In the end, long-time member Freya Miller was crowned the eventual champion 🏆. She’s off to university soon and we wish her the very best for the future.
We hope to make this an annual event and look forward to seeing the rest of the participants back out on our courts soon 🎾☀️
11th Annual Learning Disability Tournament
Our 11th Annual Learning Disability Tournament took place in the glorious sunshine of 12th July. We had 19 Participants and had Deputy Mayor George Farquhar in attendance.
Thanks to all the players, supporters, volunteers and coaches who made the event so special.
Big thanks to Rotary Club of Boscombe & Southbourne (trophies), Lewis and Faulkner (BBQ Food), The Mayor of Bournemouth & The Charter Trustees for your support
Upcoming Events
Save the Date 30th August (10am-4pm)
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Join us as we celebrate 60 amazing years of tennis, community, and fun with a day packed full of activities for all ages!
What’s On:
- BBQ & Ice Cream Truck
- Mini Football Zone
- Tombola & Awesome Prizes
- Local Stalls to Explore
- Adult Tennis Tasters & Cardio Tennis Sessions
- Ball Machine, Speed Gun & Free Play Zone
- Kids & Teens Prize Court (Ages 10–17)
- Aerial Fitness Tasters
- Dance & Stretching Classes
- Coaches Exhibition Match – Don’t miss it!
Bring your friends, family, and plenty of energy — it’s going to be a day to remember!
FREE entry – everyone welcome!
Thank you to our sponsors:
Keith Motors I First Choice Detailing I MSafe Health & Safety Consultancy I BH Garden Solutions I Lewis & Faulkner
60th Event Requests to Members
TOMBOLA PRIZES – If you have any unused items or unwanted gifts that could be used in our tombola, we would be very grateful. If you do have any such items and are willing to donate them, please send an email to the below email address and we can arrange drop off at the club.
GAZEBO – If anyone has a gazebo or similar that we could borrow for the event, that would again be greatly appreciated.
Email address if you are able to help with any of the above or with volunteering on the day: Club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk
Committee Pillars & Leads
WE ARE SOUTHBOURNE TENNIS CLUB
Iford Lane, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 5NF
club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk
Telephone: 01202 434044
Please note, phone isn’t always manned so please leave a message and someone will get back to you.
Charity Number: 1185919
Company no: 00841056
The Chatter-box
Thank You To Our Sponsors
You will see a number of banners for our new sponsors erected around the club in the coming weeks (including one already stationed on the mini courts and on Court 6):
Lewis & Faulkner Butchers is located in Tuckton. Simply, they aim to bring the finest, locally produced meat, eggs & more to our local community. They only supply British & Irish meat.
To take advantage of Lewis & Faulkner’s offer of 10% discount for current members of Southbourne Tennis Club, please email Lewis & Faulkner providing your full name and address and you can pick up your card from the shop.
FCD offer fully insured mobile and unit based professional detailing and are the South Coast’s No.1 detailer.
Offering detailing and paint protection, trained, approved and certified in Swissvax, Gtechniq and XPEL Paint Protection Film who all produce some the finest detailing products in the industry today.
Family Run & Award Winning New & Pre-Owned Vehicle Retailer – Delivering Excellence for 70 Years!
Keith Motors Group has three dealerships located in Verwood, Christchurch and Ringwood offering brand-new and pre-owned cars from our Ford dealerships in Christchurch and Verwood, and hand-picked pre-owned cars from our Select dealerships and exquisite commercial vehicles from our dealership in Ringwood.
BH Garden Solutions is a Bournemouth based landscape design, build and maintenance company. Priding themselves on their friendliness, professionalism, communication and quality of work.
With over 20 years’ experience in the construction and garden landscaping industries, Matt and Chris have acquired and built-up a wealth of knowledge and expertise and with a reputation for perfection, outstanding service and delivering the highest quality product, Matt, Chris and the team take great pride in the garden landscaping services they provide and are more than happy to advise on all aspects of landscape design, build and maintenance.
MSafe Health & Safety Consultancy
Based in Bournemouth on the south coast of England, MSAFE is a professional health and safety consultancy offering tailored services nationwide in:
Health and Safety Management I CDM Compliance I Fire Safety Advice I Acoustic Consultancy I Sound Insulation and Air Tightness Testing
Court Development Update
Further to prior updates, the Committee have booked in the work to take place in April 2026.
We have turned our attention to fundraising for the remaining funds needed for this project, if you have experience in fundraising, grant applications or know potential funding sources, or if you have project management expertise or useful information to share and are willing to help, please contact a committee member or email club@southbournetennisclub.co.uk. This is key as we still need significant funds for this project.
Dink, Smash and Stay Out of the Kitchen — Sunday Pickleball is Back!
Open Pickleball — suitable for all standards. Just turn up! Free to members, non-members pay a fee.
Every Sunday: 2pm to 4pm
Pickleball is a fun game combining elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Great for all ages and abilities, all equipment provided.
Meet Noemi From Vitalcare
You may have seen Noemi at the club or been treated by her already. Here is a little bit about Noemi:
My name is Noemi Marrero, and I am dedicated to being your trusted partner in sport therapy and rehabilitation. I am passionate about helping others, I’m here to guide you on your journey to recovery and improved well-being.
Whether you’re dealing with sports injuries, post-operative care, posture correction, or age-related mobility issues, I’m committed to providing warm, personalized care tailored to your unique needs.
My friendly approach combined with professional expertise ensures that you’ll feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. At VitalCare, it’s not just about treatment – it’s about working together to help you regain your vitality and mobility in a caring and supportive environment.
Services Offered: Injury Recovery, Sports Massage, Full Body Rejuvenation Massage, Bespoke Personal Training Session, PNF Therapist-Assisted Stretching, Radiofrequency Rehabilitation Treatment, Radiofrequency Aesthetic Treatment, Dry Needling.
Your Club, Your Courts — Join The Maintenance Crew!
COURT SIDE NEWS & REMINDERS
Clubhouse Use
If you’re using the clubhouse, please help keep it looking its best by tidying up after yourself. Wipe down any surfaces, pop things back where they belong, and take any rubbish with you.
Remember, if you’re the last to leave, don’t forget to lock up to make sure everything is secure. You can lock the patio doors with the key on the string from inside the clubhouse and then ensure the indoor control panel shows the moon symbol to lock the front door as you leave.
In light of recent incidents of individuals (non-members) loitering on club grounds. Please ensure that when you are leaving the clubhouse you ensure all the doors are locked (using the key on the court 1-3 side door and selecting the half-moon symbol button on the courts 4-6 side door and checking the door to ensure it has locked correctly once closed).
Thanks for helping keep our club clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone!
Court Brushing
Courts 1-3 were recently re-sanded, therefore please ensure you use the brushes by Court 1 to brush the courts before and/or after you play, this will ensure the sand remains evenly distributed across the courts and helps protect the surface from uneven wear.
Use of Club Balls
When using the Courts outside of designated club session play, please ensure you are using your own tennis balls. Club balls should only be utilised for designated club sessions and club matches.
'OUT!'
SAFEGUARDING
At STC we strive to ensure that all children, and any young people and adults at risk, are not subjected to any form of abuse, and have a really enjoyable experience at the Club.
If anyone ever has any concerns regarding the welfare of any member would you please inform the Safeguarding Officer, Celia Barron (celiabarron@yahoo.com) or the Head Coach, David Sanger (davesanger@gmail.com)
HAVE YOUR SAY
Have you got any thoughts or new ideas, club activities, or want to lend a hand? Drop us a comment below, we’d love to hear from you!