During the war the club was closed because the recreation ground was closed, but there was a court in Second Avenue where the bungalows 36 to 42 now are.
This court did not operate for very long because 2 large water tanks were built on the site to provide water for the fire brigade if necessary. These tanks were eventually moved and the bungalows built.
The club reopened at Court Farm Road soon after the war (1947/48?) and the second grass court together with the then third, hard court (now the MUGA -multi use games area) was hired if ever the club had a tournament or matches. With the development of Court Farm Road, although the bowling club remained, the tennis courts (still grass) were moved to the east side of the recreation ground where the car park now is just outside the recreation ground. The courts were not on this site for very long as cricket balls quite often arrived on the courts!!
Hence the move to the current site. Like all clubs, the Tennis Club has had its ups and downs regarding membership and siting but after 80 years it is still going strong.
With thanks to Ann Payne
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The Clubs 80th Anniversary
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