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The Story of Thongsbridge Tennis and Fitness Chapter Four – Continuing growth 1954/55 – Hard work by the committee members, raising money with two dances per year plus a Christmas draw sees the clubs assets rise to nearly £300 by the beginning of – 1956 – whilst there is some expenditure on posts and nets, a whist drive, a bring …

The Story of Thongsbridge Tennis and Fitness – Chapter Three – Positive Progress 1947 – 7 May, a General Meeting is held to consider re-forming the club after the difficult times of World War 11. A proposal ‘that the club be re-formed and that the committee allow Holmfirth Services of Youth Club members to participate for that season with a …

The Story of Thongsbridge Tennis and Fitness – Chapter Two – Hard times 1930 – the club is somewhat in decline and there are no committee meetings after the General Meeting. Over the next few years, there are very few members and minimal income although not a great deal of expenditure either, thus allowing the club to maintain a positive …

Celebrating 100 years of development at Thongsbridge Tennis and Fitness –   Chapter One – In the beginning … 1917 – Thongsbridge Lawn Tennis Club is first mentioned in Kelly’s West Riding Directory; this entry is next to Vickerman B. & Sons, owners of the Woollen Mill and the land. During the First World War there was a demand for …