Pinner Lawn Tennis Club (PLTC) celebrated its 125th birthday with a community fete, welcoming both present and past members.
The club’s origins go back to the late 1800s, with the freehold on the seven-acre site, where it stands today, being purchased in 1927. A year later, it became affiliated with the Lawn Tennis Club.
A spokesperson for the club explained: “PLTC has always been part of the local community. Over the years, threats by housing developers have been seen off by the club and local residents. The land is now designated as a tennis club within the green belt and cannot be re-zoned. Long may this continue!”
Over the years, PLTC has continued to grow and now boasts social sessions, children’s groups, and competitive tennis. Several of their players have competed in international tournaments.
Last month, the club hosted its fete to showcase the current club and welcome back past members, some going back to the 1940s. Many have moved away but came back to reminisce with old friends.
The spokesperson added: “Thanks to the live band The Numbers, who gave their time for free to raise money for their charity, The Pepper Foundation.
“Here’s to another 125 years!”
0 Comments