What an afternoon that was! It was 23rd April 2023. The weather wasn’t good. Would anyone turn up to our free open tennis afternoon? But the rain stopped a few minutes before 2pm, and it wasn’t long before we were moving cars out the way to allow space for everyone. A quick count-up, and at 2.30 there were already twenty people there.
From the very young to the very… well, to the not so young – it was an afternoon enjoyed by all. For some, it was their first time ever to pick up a racket; for others, it was their first time after many years. It was all very informal – the need for accurate serves was abolished, and a blind eye was turned to double bounces.
Everyone was made very welcome. Certainly an event to repeat…
