A weekend to remember! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of our new padel and pickleball courts. What a fantastic day it turned out to be. The club was full of familiar faces, plenty of new ones too, and there was a real buzz from start to finish. Whether you came to play, support, collect …
A million steps, plenty of determination, and a little help from Harry
A million steps, plenty of determination, and a little help from Harry! This summer, I’ve taken on a bit of a challenge — one million steps for Diabetes UK, from 1st June to the end of September. To reach the million-step target, I need to average around 10,800 steps every day. And I’m not doing it alone… my 10-month-old …
Quick fire with Danny!
Getting to know our coach! If you’ve seen Danny on the padel courts recently, you’ll know he’s pretty quick on his feet. But how does our new padel coach cope when the questions start flying just as fast? We put Danny through a quickfire Q&A to help members get to know him a little better. From coffee vs tea and …
Pickleballers serve up first home victory
Pickleballers serve up first home victory Our pickleball offer continues to go from strength to strength, and last month marked another milestone with Thongsbridge hosting its first-ever inter-club pickleball match. On Friday 20th August, we welcomed Stocksbridge Pickleball Club to Thongsbridge. Although we’ve played Stocksbridge on three previous occasions, this was the first time they had visited us on …
Junior Club Championships 2026
Junior Club Championships 2026: Congratulations to Our Champions! There was plenty of tennis, plenty of cheering and more than a little bit of scoreboard watching last weekend as our juniors took to the courts for the annual Junior Club Championships. From first-round nerves to championship-point celebrations, it was a fantastic weekend and a brilliant showcase of the talent, determination …
New covered padel courts here at Thongsbridge Tennis & Fitness
Our new covered padel courts are open… and they’re already busy If you’ve been around the club this summer, you’ve probably noticed there’s been a bit of a buzz around the new padel courts. Since opening our two covered courts, we’ve seen a steady stream of members, as well as new faces, getting involved and returning week on week! …
Northumberland Open: A great week on and off the court
Northumberland Open: A great week on and off the court Heading north for the annual Northumberland Open G3 Tournament, a super group of our junior players faced a week packed with tennis, team spirit and what turned out to be some excellent performances. As the week began, it was clear to see that there would be plenty of highlights …
Thongsbridge on tour!
Thongsbridge on tour: tennis, teamwork and great memories! This week, coaches Matt and Kieron had the pleasure of taking six young players on a memorable two-day trip to Cheshire – a trip that quickly became known as “Thongsbridge on Tour!” The adventure was packed full of tennis, activities and opportunities to build friendships both on and off the court. …
Seb & SW19 – a match made in heaven
What a day at Wimbledon for junior member, Seb! There are some days in tennis that stay with you forever, and for our junior member Seb, his recent visit to Wimbledon was undoubtedly one of them. From the moment he arrived at SW19, Seb enjoyed a truly unforgettable Wimbledon experience. The day began with a tour of the famous …
Seb’s summer of success!
Seb’s Summer of Success: A Week to Remember! What a fantastic time it has been for rising junior tennis star Seb, who continues to go from strength to strength both on and off the court. Last week was one to remember at the Lexus Junior International Edinburgh, where Seb delivered an outstanding performance against some of the best young …