DFTC 2021 Xmas Party! What a wonderful way to celebrate our DFTC, with our first post restrictions event. With over 50 tickets sold there was a buzz of excitement as time drew near. The Cricket Club had put up a splendid tree and filled the whole clubhouse with decorations, with finishing touches added by Lesley and …

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End of Year Roll of Honour of the Achievements of Junior Players at DFTC The youngsters mentioned below (and just a few of whom are shown in the photo above) started their tennis careers at Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club. They have learned to play in various age groups and been able to compete in competitions …

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My name is Kirstie and I joined Downend & Frenchay Tennis Club in April of this year (2021). I have been a tennis coach for 8 years, before this I was a Hospital Play Specialist at the Bristol Children’s Hospital, which is a job I loved and was incredibly rewarding. Both of my children got into playing tennis at …

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A member of Downed and Frenchay Tennis Club tells the story of her personal journey onto the courts. October, November, and December are thrilling times for adult tennis. The big dramatic skies over the tennis courts, the sun sets. The cold refreshing breeze on our hot faces. The occasional gust of wind that makes the …

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After a period of some 18 months or so when the members of the Club have been unable to meet together, there is to be a re-launch and open invitation for people to attend an Open Meeting on Wednesday October 6th, 10.15 a.m. at Frenchay Village Hall Probus Clubs are an opportunity for men who have retired from business …

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Unfortunately we have to report that there has been some vandalism at the Frenchay Tennis Courts near to the play area and Museum in Frenchay. This happened on Sunday 2nd May in the evening after the courts had been used during the day. We were aware that children had previously been trying to unlock the padlock to …

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