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Week 4: WTC Court Project - Over to You!

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Time to choose... Thank you to all of you who voted for the new court colours in the first round; we had over 100 votes! We now have a short-list of three colour-schemes, based on the results of that vote and encourage you all (adult and junior members alike) to place your vote now.  This is something we will have for a number of years, and everyone's opinion is equally important. The short list is as follows, and the link to vote is below the images: Blue-Green / Green-Blue Pink-Blue / Blue-Pink Purple-Green / Green-Purple The voting on this short-list will be the final opportunity to have your say on the colour scheme.  So, what are you waiting for?!  Voting closes on Sunday (9th August). Please cast your vote via this link: https://forms.gle/m442oWJL3Wpc8Ri39

Week 3: WTC Court Project

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Sorry for the delay in posting; the passing of time is very strange at the moment! Week 3 was another busy one on the court project and included the completion of the root barriers and sockets being put in for the nets.  Here are a selection of photos from on court and of the newly cleared area alongside.

WTC Court Project - Week Two

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Week two of the WTC Tennis Court Project is now complete and it has been another busy one, continuing to focus on ground works.     Root barriers have gone in and been infilled, along with the stoning of all areas that have been dug out.   Kerbs have been finished and haunching is underway. In addition to the work on the courts themselves, a  number of trees have been cleared from the side of the path to the courts, and the stumps have been ground out this week.  This has left us a wonderful, large space, which will be an exciting future project for fundraising and planning.  All members, who would like to, will be able to get involved with creating and maintaining this great social and practical space for all of us to enjoy.     Have your say! Now it is time for us to come up with a short-list of colours for our courts.   Please follow the link below to select your favourite; the most popular choices will go into a sho...

Week One: WTC Court Project Underway!

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  Week one of the WTC Tennis Court Project and what a week it has been!  It has been a story of deconstruction so far...   Perimeter root barrier excavation has taken place: The sloped area between the courts has been knocked down: Drainage holes have been made and filled with gravel: Edging stones have been removed: Two grabber lorries of waste have been removed:

Writtle Tennis Club Court Project Has Started!

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The courts at WTC - a before shot! A bit of background… WTC has been on a very successful path of improvement and growth, over the last few years. With an effective partnership with Writtle Tennis Academy, we have developed a successful programme, committed to growing our club and promoting the sport of Tennis.  ·         In January 2016 we had a total of 42 members  ·         In January 2018 we had grown to 110 members. 58 juniors and 52 adults               ·         In November 2018 we had grown to 164 members. 88 juniors and 76 adults   ·         In July 2020 we have nearly 200 members   Our mission is to grow tennis by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.   Anyone can play; whatever their motivation or ability,...