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Watching and Learning…

Posted On November 11, 2015 by

Kees is a great believer in learning by watching so I was quite keen to learn how he felt the latest National League match (against Queens) had gone (and if anything had rubbed off on my game…) Kees actually beat me to it by calling and we had a quick chat in the midst of our Division 2 (Earthworks not National) League game. Read More →

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CURTC Video Collection

Posted On November 11, 2015 by

To start off the new menu/category item for Videos, here are some blasts from the past. First a true classic from David Hope… See Videos

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Good Luck, Ed and Jules at the British Open

Posted On November 11, 2015 by

1st matches: Ed, Sunday (15th) 2pm; Ed & Jules, Monday (16th) 4pm.

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Cambridge vs Queen’s, Division 1 – National League

Posted On November 9, 2015 by

Jamie Giddins, Ed Kay (Cambridge), Charlie Braham, Andy Fowler (Queen's)

Jamie Giddins, Ed Kay (Cambridge), Charlie Braham, Andy Fowler (Queen’s)

Another successful outing for Ed Kay and Jamie Giddins in the National League. Queen’s were the opponents on Guy Fawkes night and in spite of some fantastic tennis from our gracious opponents, Andy Fowler and Charlie Braham, Cambridge did not concede a set on the way to a 3-0 victory. To spice things up a bit for the spectators, we had a ‘guess the number of winning galleries’ competition. Astonishingly enough, nobody got the correct number, 4. So the pot goes on to the next competition (or a clock will be purchased…)

A Gallery of photos follows and those that notice these things will see that Ed (and Jamie, but especially Ed) are less blurry this time. I assure you it is not a case of Ed slowing down… It’s simply that unlike my tennis, my photography is still improving! Click on Gallery

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Cambridge vs Queens, Division 1 National League: Pre-Review

Posted On November 4, 2015 by

Cambridge take the honours 3-0 as both Jamie and Ed win in 2 sets and take the Doubles 8-1. The winning number was 4….More to come…For the Preview

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Club Matches

Posted On November 2, 2015 by

Sign up for 2016 Club matches: June 4/5 trip full, vs Holyport June 11 HERE.

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Cambridge takes on Queen’s in National League, 6pm Thursday 5th November

Posted On October 27, 2015 by

nov5Cambridge’s National League campaign rolls on against Queen’s at home on Guy Fawkes night. There promises to be more fireworks on court at Grange Road than anywhere else in Cambridge.
Thanks to the backing of a brilliant crowd Cambridge were able to crush Oxford in their first match in the National League Division 1 two weeks ago. Up next for the on-form team of Jamie Giddins and Ed Kay Read More →

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Not The Varsity Match

Posted On October 26, 2015 by

Capts2Alumni from Oxford and Cambridge Universities descended on CURTC on Saturday, September 26th for hopefully the first annual ‘Not The Varsity Match’ between our two great institutions. The teams were based on Alumni status as opposed to Club membership which boiled down to CURTC and OUTC doing a professorial swap of Prof Guy Kirk (Oxon) for Prof Chris Lintott (Cantab). Read More →

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CU Ladies vs CURTC, Saturday 17 October

Posted On October 22, 2015 by

Linda Fairbrother (CURTC) and Venetia D'Arcy (CU Ladies)

Linda Fairbrother (CURTC) and Venetia D’Arcy (CU Ladies)

Last Saturday the Club saw this year’s first outing of the Cambridge University Ladies against the CURTC.
First up was Venetia D’Arcy against Linda Fairbrother. Venetia put up a fierce fight in this low handicap opener taking an early lead in each of the first two sets; however, after a series of well-fought and valiantly defended rallies, Linda’s return to form gave her the edge and she won the third set and the match. Read More →

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Kees’ ‘Home and Away’ Fundraiser

Posted On October 21, 2015 by

Morten Landrock and Kees

Morten Landrock and Kees

Kees donated 11 hours teaching fees, which were contributed by a considerate group of C.U.R.T.C members, to two charities which tackle the devastating problem of homeless young people both in the UK and abroad.






Morten leans into a backhand under the watchful gaze of our Head Pro

Morten leans into a backhand under a watchful gaze…

Home: Action for Children helps keep young people off the streets of Britain. As winter approaches the need for shelter and safety is at its most urgent. www.actionforchildren.org.uk

Away: Oxfam’s appeal to help children caught up in the Syrian crisis. www.oxfam.org.uk

Kees has raised over £500 (with Gift Aid); he would like to express thanks to all those whose lesson fees and extra donations contributed to such worthwhile causes.

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Close but no Cigar

Posted On October 20, 2015 by

Charles D'Oyly and Peter representing CURTC at Queens

Charlie and Peter on Court (photo Peter Jarvis)

Peter Paterson and Charlie D’Oyly represented CURTC in the Charles Acheson-Gray Pro-Am tournament at Queen’s on October 17th, along with nine other pairs. They just missed going through to the semis having been beaten (8-5) by the eventual MCC winners, Chris Swallow and Nick Warner. Queen’s had recently painted some walls which caused them to play slightly differently, as such Peter’s usually bankable main wall Dedans winner flew high by a few centimetres and Charlie’s defence of the galleries was somewhat static whilst over-exuberant for the Grille! In short, a fun and sociable occasion but no need to locate CURTC’s cabinet key for trophies.
Charlie D’Oyly

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IRTPA Championship Streaming from Holyport

Posted On October 19, 2015 by

The IRTPA Championship is taking place this week in Holyport who have had their paint brushes out in preparation. They also have embedded couple of cameras in the Court. All of this you can see in the streams of the various matches culminating in the finals on Sunday, October 25th.
https://www.youtube.com/c/HrtcUk

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Kings and Queens of the 2015 Jungle Bungle

Posted On October 15, 2015 by

Many thanks to Kees and Peter for coming up with this summer’s Bungle. Congratulations to all those who participated. I certainly enjoyed it!

King of the Amazon Read More →

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European Open streaming from Lords

Posted On October 14, 2015 by

If you’re quick, there’s still time to enjoy Fahey v Matthews in the first semi-final of the European Open: Read More →

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A Great Video from the National League Doubles Match

Posted On October 12, 2015 by

Ed & Jamie (Cambridge) Hazard End: Roman & Craig (Oxford) Service End

Next Home National League match, Thursday, November 5th @6pm (vs Queens….)
Thanks Keith!

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