Currently we are offering Pickle Ball sessions as tasters. Our FREE sessions on 28th November 2025 were a great success. Thank you to everyone who attended. To follow this we have decided to provide more sessions.

Within these sessions all your equipment will be provided and a pickle ball coach will be on hand. If you would like to attend any of our sessions please book using the form below. We are offering afternoon and evening sessions, each lasting 1 Hour. The cost per session is only £5 (cash only).

This years Wimbledon featured Ex-Junior member Lloyd Glasspool. He played in the Men’s Doubles with partner Julian Cash. The pairing worked incredibly well within the championships this year making headline news as the first all British pairing to WIN the Men’s Doubles title at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

In the final the British pair were against Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and Netherland’s David Pel an unseeded pair. Lloyd and Julian were seeded 5th and defeated the unseeded pairing 6-2 7-6 in the final.

This WIN became historic as Lloyd and Julian became the first British pair to lift the Men’s Doubles trophy at Wimbledon since 1936! A massive congratluations to them both.

Our Chairman, Kevin Turner has recently been interviewed by The Redditch Standard about Lloyds Championship win. You can read the full article on their website: https://redditchstandard.co.uk/sport/tennis-wythall-tennis-club-chairman-hails-lloyd-glasspools-wimbledon-win-as-proud-moment/

After speaking to Kevin myself, I can say he is incredibly proud of Lloyd’s win and knew he had talent from a young age when he was a part of your junior coaching programs.

We held an open day on Sunday 22^nd June 2025 during the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run. We hoped to raise awareness of our tennis club and attract new members. Thank you to everyone who attended our event and entered our Spa Day competition.

Our head coach, Les was on hand to provide all things tennis as well as a demonstration of VI (visually impaired) Tennis from Stewart Flisher (LTA coach, in wheelchair and visually impaired tennis) in support of ‘Sight Concern Worcestershire’.

This morning we have conducted the prize draw and a winner was picked at random. CONGRATULATIONS to Pete Williams, you are our WINNER. Hope you enjoy your relaxing Spa Day on behalf of WTC.

Lastly, we would like to say a HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing volunteers for giving up their spare time in helping our tennis club. We appreciate your time and effort made. Also, to WCA for hosting such a brilliant Fun Run event for all to attend.

Our Charity American Tournament dated 13th April 2025 was a brilliant day. We raised a total of £95 for Wythall Animal Sanctuary. Thank you to all the members who took part and donated.

Wythall Animal Sanctuary are a registered, independent charity who have been looking after and rehoming animals for over 50 years. They are a non-destruct sanctuary, keeping animals for as long as is needed until they find their forever homes, or occasionally for the entirety of their lives. They rely solely on donations and are grateful to all of their supporters who regularly donate funds, goods and their time to help the cause.

Wythall Animal Sanctuary was founded by Dave and Kath Davies, a couple who devoted their lives to caring for animals in need. They moved to this Wythall site in 1963, when needing more room after rescuing a horse who was found to be pregnant. They then started taking in and helping more and more animals, and in 1968 they applied to become a charity. The Sanctuary has now been running for over 50 years and still works to the same values: “to shelter and help rehome as many animals as we can”.

Over the years there has been many different species come through their doors, though now they primarily focus on dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and they also have their 2 resident ponies.

You can donate to Wythall Animal Sanctuary on their website: https://www.wythallanimalsanctuary.org/wythall-donations

Our finalists for the Charity Tournament were James and Susan Vs Ethan and Jo. This was a close match and it’s lovely to see our intermediate/improved juniors taking part. The Winners were James and Susan (Score: 6-5). Congratulations

As some of you may have heard, a new parking system will be starting from 31^st March 2025 onwards. This is implemented by Wythall Community Association. Please see below the changes and benefits for the tennis club:

The information communicated to the tennis committee explains that they are removing the £0.50 charge for 2 hours. They are keeping the £1.00 charge for 4 hours. The parking system will be operating in a 24/7 format. Within Wythall Community Club there will be tablets to enter your vehicle registration number if you are using their facilities within the bar area.

As the new system starts on 31^st March 2025, you will have to pay the new pricing communicated on the new signs if you are using their car park. If any tennis club member has a concession, this will not be continued. If you already have a paid permit, then the new price will be reflected after your current permit expiry date.   

The charge rates, as of 31st March 2025 will be:

• Up to 4 hours = £1.00
• Up to 8 hours = £2.00
• Up to 24 hours = £4.00

I am pleased to announce there has been an agreement with Wythall Community Association for the Tennis Club and other constituent groups on the park to have a discounted annual rate. This is very appreciative of all and if you would like to take advantage of the Tennis Club’s discount, then your application form must be filled in full to our Membership Secretary. The form will be available upon request.

If you have any other questions please see Wythall Community Association Website here: https://wythall-park.org.uk/car-parking-charges/

Sad news… our Head Coach Alex is moving on. His last session was Mid-July 2024. Alex has inspired many juniors and adults to pick up the tennis racket. His style of coaching techniques has lifted WTC’s coaching programme to a new level and we thank him for all his hard work and commitment to our club.

We are sad to see him go but wish him the very best in his coaching career

Jane Astle, organised a card and collection which has raised over £150. With that she has bought him some presents and a gift card.

Good Luck Alex

You’re always welcome back for a game or two.

A quick thank you message from Helen and Phil.

Hello Everyone,

We would like to say a huge thank you to all the tennis players who took part in the tournament and to everyone who supported/donated on the day.

The ‘Acorns’ charity tournament in memory of Ben went amazingly. There were some tight matches and a couple of cheeky drop shot winners. The final between Deborah T and Bob J Vs Lorraine W and Liam H was a good watch and, in the end, the winners of the Championship tiebreak by 10-6 were Lorraine W and Liam H. Congratulations to them both, they were presented with wine and chocolates, and everyone that took part received a certificate to remember the event. The certificates were kindly designed by Sarah Pallett and printed by Larissa at Melvyn Danes and we’re really grateful to them for their effort.

So far, the event has raised £277.65 in cash and when adding the online donations from the Tennis Club Members they have helped us raise a total of £440 towards the cause. That is a massive step to achieving our fund-raising goal! Thank you again for everyone who has supported us.

Our Just Giving Page is still open, so if you can keep sharing so we can reach as many kind people as possible this would be appreciated. Just Giving Page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/phil-evans-1710177738331

We would also like to say a huge thanks to Kevin for all he did to arrange the day.

Lastly, below are some pictures from the day for all to enjoy. Thank you again and see you on the courts.

Kind Regards,

Helen and Phil

Thank you to everyone who attended the 80th D-Day Celebration on 9th June 2024 in Wythall Park.

Our historical tennis display attracted alot of interest and it was fun to play with wooden tennis rackets. I now actually understand how difficult it was back then to hit the ball. Thanks goes to Chris E for making this happen.

Moving forward to the more modern tennis rackets. The Rep from Yonex UK brought along lots of rackets to practice with and to talk all things tennis. Thanks goes to Les S for organising this.

Lastly thank you for our wonderful volunteers on the day. The day would not have been a success without you. We appreciate your support and commitment to our club.

Hope to see you on the courts soon.