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SUMMARY HISTORY OF THE
    BEWDLEY  TENNIS   CLUB  

88 years old!

Bewdley boasts one of the oldest tennis clubs in the county. After the First World War a number of tennis enthusiasts used to play on a private court at Netherton House (now the site of the High School's playing fields). Numbers outgrew that venue and Bewdley Tennis Club was founded in 1924 .

The Chappells from Netherton House, Charlie Clarke, who gave the land and Alderman Frost, the club's first President, were among the early benefactors.

                 
Alderman Henry Neil Frost, our first President, performing the first serve ever played at Bewdley Tennis Club back in 1924. Our thanks to Ken Hobson of the Bewdley Civic Society for providing this fasinating photo.

The club has thrived on its present site for eight decades,and now has seven courts, all floodlit, which makes it one of the larger tennis clubs in Worcestershire: a far cry from tho original two grass courts in 1924 (see above!). None of this would have been possible without a strong tradition of voluntary work from members, which still continues today.

Another picture of considerable interest to many members is the membership potrait taken for the 50 years celebration in 1974. We hope to to provide an identification key to all present so if anyone can identify indivduals please pass the information on to Tony, Phil or Tim.
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Here's our 75th photo taken in the year 1999- again just click to see full size and this time who is who as well !!

 

Club contact details: 01299 403419(clubhouse)or 01299 401731(membership secretary)

 

                page last updated on 30-1-12 5pm by AJM