Author Archives: Mick Mason

The village tennis club is holding an event this coming Sunday, 4th June 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm  as part of the LTA’s Great British Tennis Weekend initiative.

There will be an opportunity for free play, some adult coaching and mini-tennis for the youngsters.

To book a place go to www.lta.org.uk/gbtw  then find the event through the search process and register for the time and type of event you want to book onto.  You can just turn up but you may then have to wait to play.

The Tennis Club starts its summer season with an Tennis and Coffee Morning on Sunday the 2nd April 2017 from 10:30 to 12:00. It’s chance for members to rejoin or for anyone interested in having a go and see what the club can offer. Membership fees are very reasonable at just £60 for an adult for the year, £140 for a family and £28 for a junior if you join on the day.

The Spring Farmers’ and Craft Market was a great success on Sunday the 22nd May.  Saturday evening’s torrential rain threatened to dampen proceedings but the weather was kind and the sun shone for most of the day.  Traders and public enjoyed an excellent day.  With 50 stalls offering a variety of locally freshly cooked food and hand crafted goods –  food ranged from burgers, hog roast and pizzas to Caribbean food, pies, cheeses, pickles, chocolate brownies, fudge and much more.  There was a real ale stall to help wash the food down.  There were numerous craft stalls selling home made chocolates, candles, cards, jewellery, clocks and other goods

The crowd were entertained by Harthill Morris men and Pete Gray, a local musician from the Dronfield based folk group Scuppered.  Thanks to everyone who attended.

For more info, and photos of all the stalls, visit the facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ridgewayfarmersandcraftmarket

Dronfield based folk group Scuppered made their second appearance at the Sports and Social Club on Friday evening 20th May bringing their music and humour to an appreciative audience.  The band and audience also enjoyed a mid-concert break with pie and peas as well as a few drinks.

After his exertions on Friday and another concert in Coal Aston on Saturday, lead singer Pete Gray also performed at the Farmers’ and Craft Market on the 22nd.

The Davis Cup came to Sheffield on the 18th April at Ponds Forge International Sports centre.  Picture shows Ridgeway Tennis Club chairman Mick Mason alongside the trophy. Mick was an invited guest and helped at the event.

Junior coaching starts again on Monday the 18th April 2016.  Open to members and non-members. Cost is just £3 for the first two weeks then on a pay and play basis and subsequently on a block booking at £4 per session. Contact Mick Mason for more details on 0114 2473308 or turn up next Monday at the club.