Serving up £850 charity boost at Tealby tennis day
This year saw 25 players participate in a round-robin style tournament, before enjoying lunch in the club house.
Raffle winners were: Carol Newby, Rebecca Harrison, Jeanette Jackson, Anne Broome and Kate Liddy.
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Hide AdThe day, organised by Issy Vincent, raised around £850 for charity.
Chantal Bailey was tasked with nominating a suitable charity to be the recipient of this year’s ladies’ day and she chose Hope Against Cancer.
Chantal said: ““It was a privilege to be asked to nominate a charity.
“This is a small charity, so this will mean an awful lot to them.
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Hide Ad“Although based in Leicester, it supports people in this area.”
Chantal continued: “It has been absolutely amazing to be here and support the club’s charity day.
“Their enthusiasm and commitment has been fantastic and I thank them all on behalf of Hope Against Cancer.”
Club member Roz Wallis added: “We would like to thank everyone who took part in the tournament.
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Hide Ad“Special thanks go to Kerry Strawson and Freda Cooper for the use of their courts too.”
• To find out more about Hope Against Cancer visit www.hopeagainstcancer.org.uk/ or call 0116 2700101 (office hours)
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