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Grass courts

These are now looking fantastic after lots of wear during the last 2 poor summers - a huge thank you to our groundsman Anthony who has worked very hard to repair these. We will open these next month meaning that we will have 4 courts to play on.

Court closure

We have been advised that the final surfacing of the court will take place on Monday 19 April. To ensure that the new surface isn't damaged, this means that the courts will be out of action until Friday morning as the new surface needs 3 days without anyone walking on them.

Tennis coaching

Please note that the kids tennis coaching is now running at 3:30 to 6pm on Fridays which means that 2 courts will be out of action during this period. If you would like further details about coaching, please contact Lorna Taylor on 01332 881665.

Damage to the fencing

You may be aware that people have been climbing into the tennis courts and the police have been informed of this - they have advised that they are very keen on acting on this kind of problem and if you have any information regarding who may be causing this damage, please would you advise any member of the committee - or reply to this e-mail.

Blood incident

A second, hopefully more innocent incident has also occurred at the courts. A circle of dried blood of about 10cm in diameter has been noticed near the bottom of the new steps. What is concerning is that there is also a rock nearby with an amount of blood on it. We have advised the police, and they have taken a swab of the blood for analysis. The analysis is an expensive process however, and the Police have asked us to enquire if any member knows of any injury that caused the blood, or indeed if anyone has seen anything else suspicious or otherwise.

We now have new keys and tags for the 2010 season. In light of the above problems, Anthony has just changed the lock on the upper gate to the grass courts, which was accessed by the old blue keys. I will hand deliver a new red tag key for your use in time for the reopening of the court on Friday and will collect your old blue key in return. Please note that if you have not yet renewed for 2010, you will not be able to access the court from now on, we do however still require the blue tags back so that we can use these in a future year.

We take protection of our children very seriously and have a registered Child Protection Officer with the club. This document explains our committment to child protection.

Would you like to improve your fitness, meet new friends, relax and unwind, enjoy family time, improve your game or would like to learn tennis – all in beautiful surroundings and whilst supporting your local community?

Smalley Lawn Tennis Club has been re-launched and wishes to welcome new members.

Situated off Dobholes Lane, Smalley, next to the park and Cricket Club, the tennis courts were originally donated by the Owners of Stainsby Hall for recreational use by their servants.

A tennis club for the use of the local community has been voluntarily run since the end of World War Two, but has unfortunately been in decline for the past 18 months.
Not wishing to lose this treasured, historic local facility and seeing the numerous benefits it can bring, four local families are endeavouring to make the Club thrive again.

Facilities include: two exceptionally well maintained grass courts, one hard court (which hopes to be re-laid within the next year) nearby parking and free on-line court booking. Club house facilities are also available for use at Stainsby Hall Cricket Club and coaching can be arranged for adults and children as individuals or groups. Several social/fundraising events are planned throughout the year.
Memberships costs £45 per year for single court usage or £60 for two court usage. There is no charge for the games you play.

Download a membership form here or pick up an Application Form at Smalley Post Office or The Flower Shop, Horsley Woodhouse.

We hope you share our enthusiasm and look forward to your support and welcoming you!