As a result of gaining an LTA grant in 2008 we were able to install floodlights on the top two courts, and resurface the lower two. Having four floodlit courts now means that we are able to enter more Chalford teams in evening events, and it has also increased the court availability for those hardy members who play come rain or shine throughout the winter months!

Last season - 2009 - Chalford entered eight teams into the Gloucestershire Summer League - five mens and three ladies. Two of them got promoted into a higher division and all the others held their own and finished in respectable positions in the tables. Thanks to all club members who took part and especially to all team captains who planned, organised, liased, nagged, negotiated and made copious amounts of tea and cake. This season - 2010 -we're adding an extra men's team, so we'll have nine teams in total.

We've got some promising juniors at the club, and we're keen to encourage them in every way we can. Officially the social sessions on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings are for adult members, but talented youngsters may be able to come along and take part. Before doing so they must contact one of our club coaches and arrange to have a knock with them, so that they can assess their standard. Juniors who are given the go-ahead must be accompanied by an adult if they're 14 or under (that adult doesn't have to play) while they're up at the club.

We have an extensive programme of individual and small group development coaching taking place at the club for talented juniors. If you want to find out more please contact Charlie Crisp on 07738 131591.

Three years ago we started running daytime adult courses, aimed particularly at beginners and those 'rusty' players who hadn't picked up a racket in years. The courses have been very popular and some of those who started nervously wielding a tennis racket for the first time two years ago are now confident enough to have formed their own team - the Ladies C team - and played their first matches against other clubs in the GLTA's 2009 summer league. To find out what coaching is available for adults of all levels call Sarah on 07900 654150.

Just a reminder that guests are always welcome at the club, especially if they're considering joining themselves and want to see what we've got to offer. All we ask is that you sign them in on the notice in the booking cupboard.

It costs £2 per time to bring a guest along, and fees are collected at the end of the year when we send out membership renewal forms.