Dear Members, As we look a couple of months ahead to our Annual General Meeting, scheduled for the first weekend in August, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable year of tennis at our club. Highlights include the successful hosting of our 50th Lawn Tennis Tournament, significant fundraising efforts, and the completion of our new astro courts 7 and 8.
Read moreHi TKHP tennis players Sadly our lawn courts are being rested soon - thank you to our groundskeeper Gavin for giving them some love, and Bryce Thomson with his many helpers that make sure they come back better for the new season . It would be interesting to know how much mileage these courts have seen over the season? The working bee is tomorrow, many hands make light work (see details below and join us)
Read morei TKHP tennis players March is always a very busy month for tennis activities, and it has been wonderful to see the courts well used. Should you wish to secure a court, a reminder that we have a booking system on our website. Plus, keep up to date with the latest club schedule with "What's on at TKHP" below. Any news or photos you would like published? Send them through to info@tkhptennis.nz
Read moreHi TKHP tennis players Welcome back to the first Newsletter of 2025. Summer is officially here and the play on our lawn courts has been fantastic. Thank you to our groundsman Gavin and helpers. Above is our President, Trevor Lau testing out his own-built bench seat which you will see down at the Clubhouse.
Read moreHi TKHP tennis players Summer is officially here and the play on our lawn courts has been fantastic. Thank you to the groundsman and helpers. Do you recognise these faces? This photo was in the clubhouse archives without any names.
Read moreOne morning this week, our team gathered on the lawn courts, and it was hard not to say, "How lucky are we?" The courts on Rows 4 and 5 are in fantastic condition, a testament to the dedication and hard work of our groundskeeper and volunteers.
Read moreHello members An extra bonus of having our lawn courts in Hagley Park, is being in such close proximity to the Botanic Gardens. This month, if you take a wander before or after tennis, you will find what blooms in October: Rhododendrons, Bearded Irises, Azaleas, Magnolias and the annual bedding display.
Read moreHello members September kicked off spectacularly when we hosted "Love Tennis" at our courts on 8 September. We were absolutely swamped with interest, from beginners to adults who hadn't dusted off their racquets for quite some time. We surmised that the exemplary play of Lulu Sun (reaching the quarter finals at Wimbledon and making the final at the WTA Monterey Open in Mexico recently) had something to do with it.
Read moreHello members It has been a busy month for the committee. At our AGM we thanked Charlotte Bryden who is stepping down from her roles as Treasurer, Membership and Junior Administrator after 16 years. Charlotte has been an integral part with Te Kura Old Boys and then after the merger in 2017 with Hagley Park. We sincerely thank Charlotte for her stewardship of the club’s finances and her enthusiastic involvement not only in the key roles above, but in many aspects of the overall fu
Read moreHello members We warmly welcome everyone to our club, a proud and diverse community with many nationalities passing through our gates. Our club's AGM is next month, and we encourage YOU to join the dedicated team that runs this club for you. By joining the committee, you'll help shape the future of our tennis community. Expressions of interest are being taken now.
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