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REAL TENNIS
Fixtures Secretary: Chris Marguerie, (cmarguerie@doctors.org.uk, 07775904895)
If there are matches or weekends you particularly like the look of please contact the match manager.
The format is generally doubles and the hospitality from the various clubs makes for a great day. The contribution to the Dedanist Society is unchanged and collected by John McVittie using GoCardless. The post of Dedanist treasurer may change during this year.
May I ask the match managers to send photographs and a brief summary of the day's action to Tory Wall (torywall@hotmail.com), who will post the results on the Dedanist website.
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Match Reports......
The Warwickshire Weekend, 6th, and 7th September 2025
A strong Dedanists squad took on LTCC in a fixture comprising one singles rubber and four doubles rubbers. The final scoreline hardly does justice to a contest that was hard fought all the way.
A level singles contest between Liz Leach and James Statham (LTCC) kicked the day off and Leamington certainly came out in dominant mood. Statham played as well as anyone had ever seen him perform in a dominant 6-0, 6-2 victory that was however, tighter than the scoreline would suggest Your reporter was intrigued to see how the consistent Leach switched so smoothly between playing right and left-handed and certainly on another day, when Statham's power might not have been so well directed, the score would surely have been tighter.
The Dedanists were swift to level the tie as the scratch pairing of James Holden and Graeme Marks proved a touch too strong for LTCC's Kanan Nithi and Matt Fattorini who were owing half 15 love. Supporters in the Dedans seemed to enjoy the tennis being served up especially Marks' two winning galleries – one of which gave the Dedanists three match points. Holden took the
last of them with an over-hit volley that Fattorini later said he should have left for a chase! 6-4, 6-5 – Dedanists.
The third rubber between Dedanists John Tacchi and Peter Mason & LTCC's Peter Rollason and Alan Spencer will go down in the record books for two things. An amazing comeback from Tacchi and Mason and a classic exchange between Rollason and LTCC's Head Professional and marker, Lewis Williams, providing the quote of the day: As Rollason netted a volley he said to Williams, "I paid for a re-string of this racket. "Ah yes!" came the rejoinder, "but you can't re-string the wood." The dedanists played a loose first set losing 6-1 but remarkably turned things round to take the next two sets 6-5, 6-5 (starting from 3 all). The big difference was Mason's serving which turned from frailty personified to virtually unplayable.
Over lunch James Holden thanked LTCC for their excellent hospitality and to Lewis Williams for accurate and fair marking.
Martin Harris and Chris Marguerie secured the Dedanists' victory when they vanquished LTCC's Adam Stokes and Hans Bilson. The handicaps were closely matched once again (just owe ½ 15 between them) but the score was not. Marguerie and Harris running out 6-2, 6-3 victors. Stokes had been warned of the potency of Marguerie's serve before the match, but knowledge alone was insufficient to rescue LTCC's bid to square the match.
The match concluded with a gripping contest between the Dedanists' Jon Fistein and David Phillips and LTCC's Mike Lay and Kabir Abdulhusein. A highly entertaining encounter off owe quarter 15, saw some big hitting from Lay and some valiant defending from his higher handicapped partner. However, Phillips and Fistein took advantage of LTCC playing side by side and effectively targeted Abdulhusein to record a noteworthy victory 5-6, 6-1, 6-4 (from3-3).
A French supper was, as the photographs show, enjoyed by most members of the happy and victorious Dedanists squad but did they celebrate too well with the second leg of the Warwickshire Weekend to come?
MMTCC - Sunday 7th September 2025
As we all know each day of tennis starts with great hopes. Our veteran John Yarnall and the savvy Master of Wine, Mark Savage took on the relatively youthful Rick Woodfield and Roy Rogers giving them a small handicap. The first set was intense at 6-5 with the opposition responding 2-6 in the second. The third was an engaging affair including a great rest defending chase 3 which Yarnall and Savage took. The dedans wanted 5 all in the final set but a nick serve claimed it for Moreton. 6-5, 2-6, 4-6 for Moreton.
Andrew Hamilton grandee/grandfather and the perceptive/instinctive Graeme Marks came quickly out of the blocks taking the first 2 games with aplomb. Matters thereafter proved more challenging as the regular pairing of Paul Smith and Tony Branfield came to the party. We were entertained with an incredible 20 plus rest which covered all quarters of the court, this was soon followed by an excellent shot by Branfield into the winning gallery. By the manner in which Branfield played he had forgotten that was a Dedanist playing for the opposition; I am pretty sure membership hasn't yet been revoked in these events. First set 5-6. The two Moreton players clearly enjoying themselves romping home in the second 1-6. Moreton 2 Dedanists 0
Rev James Holden back from preaching at church and the ever-buoyant Jon Fistein took on Miranda Coyne and Neil Jervis. Despite being 5-3 up in the first set it was stolen by the consistent strong and clean hitting Coyne along with Jarvis who clearly found his game. Good communications and play between the Dedanists took the second set 6-4. The momentum of the game swung to and fro and we were so close in the 3rd before losing 4-6. Moreton 3 Dedanists 0
Lunch was well attended; all enjoying a hearty Pork, apple and cider casserole followed by apple and pear amaretti crumble. David Phillips thanked our hosts and Darren Long for excellent marking and world championship balls. He also spoke of the successes of the academy.
Would the substantial Sunday lunch influence the remaining 3 rubbers?
Our regular pairing of John Tacchi and Peter Mason took to the court against Terence Drane and Bernie Spratt. It was a close affair, but our intrepid duo could not muster the spark they had generated the previous day. Steady play by Drane proved too much and the game slipped away 5-6, 4-6. Moreton 4 Dedanists 0
With jeopardy in the air to fight off the chance of a whitewash two academic physicians purposefully strode on court. Chris Marguerie carried on serving as he had the day before putting David Aldwincle and Terrance Drane under pressure. Jonathan Brown was gazelle like covering large swathes of the court. Despite the home sides grit our two prescribed defeat
6-5, 6-5. The Dedanists match manager was seen alternating between exercises and prayer. At last Moreton 4 Dedanists 1
Could we reclaim some more ground. Could a GP and a surgeon cut out another victory. Was it a touch of guilt or a conflict of loyalties that Chris Marguerie, designate Chairman at Moreton, joined up with David Aldwincle for the opposition. Well Martin Harris and David Phillips certainly won the knock up; had the previous match taken something out of Aldwincle. The second medical pairing stormed out to take the first set 6-2. The second set the opposition changed receivers and Marguerie’s serve and court play brought back balance only for the Harris and Phillips to close out the second set 6-4.
Moreton took the day 4 rubbers to 2 but with an eye on statistics and looking at the whole weekend
Dedanists 6 : LTCC/MMTCC combined 5. A win for tennis!
Our thanks to the opposition and markers. A great weekend of camaraderie. Why not join us next year and put the first weekend in September 2026 in your diary.
Joint Match Managers David Phillips & James Holden
Dedanists’ v Jesters, The Queen’s Club, 23 May 2025
Reporter: Ian Harris
Far be it from me to pretend to be a Jester. But this was a match at The Queen’s Club, so I am in the habit of representing various different teams there, regardless of whether I am actually a member of that club (e.g. MCC, The Dedanists’ Society) or not (e.g. The Queens Club itself, or, for this match, The Jesters Club).
In this instance, I wasn’t supposed to be playing at all. I had promised myself, and my surgeon, that Pinky, my brand-new hip, would be spared competitive matches and tournaments until the autumn. But when the call comes from Tony Friend, it’s difficult to say no. Especially when he says, “feel free to say no”, in his “please help” tone of voice.
Also, the call to play the kick-off rubber of this match, as a substitute Jester, could be construed as more like the friendly hours of doubles that I am now playing, than a fierce competitive bout. I said “yes”.
“Would you also be willing to write the match report, please? ...fully understand if not,” said Tony.
ABOVE: FIRST RUBBER
RIGHT: LAST RUBBER
RESULTS
Had anyone present been paying attention to the scores, they would have seen a match that built to a tremendous climax. First, the Jesters took the lead, then the Dedanists’ clawed it back and took the lead, then the Jesters levelled the match again. After six rubbers, there had been two wins for each side and a couple of drawn rubbers. Naturally, the final rubber went to a nail-biting one-set-all, five-games-all decider that was determined in favour of the Dedanists’ by a whisker.
WATCHING ON: Peter, Jon, Tabby & Jez
ALSO WATCHING ON: Anton, Patrick & Josh
But in truth, no one was paying attention to the scores, other than a vague interest in the rubber that was in front of those indulging in the gentle art of watching tennis. Such is the way of matches such as this, between two peripatetic sides, with many players eligible for both teams and some, like me, representing the team for which they are not eligible.
The well-worn but suitable phrase on such occasions is that tennis was the winner. Several hundred pounds raised for the Dedanist’s Society, after a convivial afternoon and evening at Queen’s, playing & watching tennis, then dining and chatting with friends. Bliss.
Dedanists v Jesmond Dene - May 2025
The Dedanists were represented by:
Michael Llewelyn-Jones,
David Enticknap
Charles Heaton
Dean Juric
Tony Harrison
Fiona Harrison
We started at 10.30 on Saturday, first to 9 games, all doubles, stopping for lunch together, then continued until 5.30.
All matches were played in great spirit and were wonderful and fun to watch. The overall result was 5 - 2 Dedanists, but they were all very close matches, so it was a great result.
A very sociable night was had on the Saturday at a local restaurant, and then we played fun doubles for all on the Sunday morning to finish off the weekend.
Dedanists v Petworth House - 30th March 2025
On a beautiful Spring Day 7 Dedanists gathered to play at Petworth risking all that playing Sport on Mothering Sunday brings. Two Dedanists had their first outing, Nick Keating and James Charatan. Given their banter and smiling faces, both clearly had a good day. With the court bathed in sunshine our cheerful marker Louis Gordon kept all quietly amused without a murmur of discontent on either side. The tennis was fiercely fought and the outcome of two rubbers to each side seemed appropriate. A super lunch cooked by James Charatan, a member at Petworth, was quaffed with generous supplies of wine. Thank you, James, for lunch and for marshaling proceedings so well. Another great day at Petworth House.
Results.
Lucy Hutchinson / Oliver Harris v James Charatan / Robin Russell
6/4 6/4 (Petworth)
Richard Stables / Martin Fox v Yuri Kugler / Nick Keating
3/6 4/6 (Dedanists)
Jane Taylor / Stuart Ritchie v Giles Stogdon / David Phillips
6/2 2/6 3/6 (Dedanists)
Tim Crow / David Sewell v James Charatan / David Bevan-Thomas
6/1 6/5 (Petworth)
Dedanists West Country Weekend to Hyde and Canford Clubs
22nd and 23rd March 2025
Dorset. On the Road to Bridport Lulworth Cove Beach, Wareham
At the end of March seven intrepid Dedanists travelled to the soft rolling Hills and beautiful coastline of Dorset, providing us with one of the most successful visits by the Dedanists to the West country in recent years. Each player enjoyed a set of singles, a further set of doubles or equivalent at both the Hyde and Canford clubs.
The highlights of the trip included Jenny Jones, who nimbly hit great balls to almost perfect length, comfortably winning all her matches. Her pet Labrador Milly behaved immaculately and at no stage barked. Jenny, AKA Barbara Woodhouse, also played for Hyde and won, so taking my MM licence I called the result in Jenny’s match a draw. I am never ashamed to be biased in favour of the Deds.
Peter Dean having played and won his two matches at Canford can now claim to have played at all the courts in the UK.
Jonathan Ellis Miller proudly wore his go-faster footwear (see photograph) and delighted himself and the onlookers at Canford after hitting the winning gallery. Surprisingly, there were only 2 winning galleries over the whole weekend, the other being deliberately struck by Chris Marguerie, who played well but had tough opponents throughout.
Robin Russell has my award for bonhomie. One must wonder if his cheerful demeanour contributes to his numerous successes.
Peter Mason was again formidable, particularly when his underarm twist found its length also notably, he charmed us and his opponents both on and off court.
Lastly, the match manager found it a pleasure to herd the above players to two tennis courts and afterwards on Saturday to dinner at Cote Brasserie in Dorchester. He was particularly happy and relieved that everybody turned up in the right place and at the right time. Just losing to Hyde 4 ½ to 5 ½ rubbers and comfortably winning at Canford by 9 rubbers to 1 was a great success. The result at Canford, unusual for the Dedanists, was truly the icing on the cake on what was one of the most enjoyable of weekends of tennis.
Next Year I look forward to taking another group of enthusiastic Dedanists as well as any well-behaved dogs like Milly. Over to you, Barbara.
David Phillips MM
Dedanists v Hardwick 4th January 2025
Match result: Dedanists 3 – Hardwick 2
A freezing day, a warm welcome, excellent food, great tennis and a WIN for the Dedanists!
A frosty still morning with the important first task of the day getting the log burner roaring (well done to Peter from Hardwick who got there early to do this). The joy of old cold buildings in winter is that they are slow to heat up! Everyone had been warned to wear multiple layers, however several Dedanists bravely demonstrated their tough exteriors donning only short sleeved shirts and shorts.
First on for the Dedanists were Yuri Kugler and Michael Llewellyn-Jones. Hardwick made a strong start leading 4-1 before the Dedenists got going and worked their way back to 5-5 and took the next game and the set Yuri blasting the ball into the dedans. On to the 2nd set, when the Dedanists took the lead before Hardwick fought back to even the play at 4-4. Nip and tuck all the way to 5-5 but Hardwick were not giving up. The Dedanists pair pulled out another blast into the dedans, set a short chase and held their nerve winning the set and the Match 2-0. A fantastic match for the spectators.
Charlotta Ginman and Jonny Westcar were on next and stormed ahead taking the first set 6-0. The Dedanists pair were playing well together, dominating the service end, with Jonny’s railroads working well and Charlotta returning anything that came her way with her strong volleys. Hardwick managed to get to service end more often and the games were more even, however Charlotta and Jonny were a solid team and prevented their opposition from getting a foothold and won the second set 6-1 and the match 2-0.
In the third match of the day Hardwick made a strong start and staying ahead until they were leading 5-3. Oliver’s serving was challenging the opposition and the Dedanists pair upped their game, levelling the score 5-5. John and Oliver were at 40 – owe15 in no time and took set point and the set 6-5. In the second set our Dedanist pair dominated the service end - and it was neck and neck until 4-4. At which point Hardwick returned to the Service end and, using their home court advantage to place shots out of reach, quickly winning the next 2 games - levelling the score to 1 set all. The battle so far had been hard fought and held the attention of the spectators, however lunch was ready, so an executive decision was made to start the third set at 4-4. Hardwick were clearly very hungry, winning two games in a row to win the match 2-1.
Match manager Candida Nicholls and Dedanists fixtures Secretary Chris Marguerie were up next. Having never played together before, but often faced each other across the net, they made a strong team and took every advantage of their Rec 15 every game to win the first set 6-1. In the second set the Hardwick pair swapped, and Candida was facing leftie David Fox - although she has played him often, she gave up a few points against his challenging serve. Chris’s calm approach helped to keep the Dedanists pair playing strongly to take the 2nd set 6-3, so another win for the Dedanists.
The Dedanists now 3-1 up, saw Kim Walker and Anton Eisdell on court. The spectators had by now reduced in numbers - which was not surprising as despite the roaring fire and all heaters going strong and many layers being worn, it was brrrrrrr. The Hardwick pair, Caroline Fox and Rebecca Kashti, established Hardwick players, were dominant from the start, demonstrating tidy shots into the corners and were leading 5-3. The Dedanist pair were volleying well and took the next game, which was followed by another 40-40 game which Hardwick won taking the first set 6-4. In the second set all four players upped their games and you would not have known this was the higher handicap players on court – challenging serves, shots closely whizzing above the net cord, strong volleying and good chases! With Kim rushing all over the court and Anton’s serves proving more challenging, the Dedanist pair’s determination paid off winning the second set 6-4. The third set started at 3-3. Anton’s serving got even better and Kim was on fire, but somehow the Harwick pair laid better and better chases (consistently better than 2) and won the set 6-3 and the match 2-1.
Altogether a splendid day of tennis. The chilly air on court encouraged many of us to up the pace to keep warm and others were determined not to shed any layers and risk getting cold.
At lunch there were twenty one people sitting around the large table in the Hardwick dedans for a very sociable gathering. The curtains were shut to retain the heat, providing a very cozy atmosphere to enjoy some wine and the superb food cooked by the Whittakers.
Detailed Results:
Yuri Kugler
v
Mike Box
James Maclachlan
6/5 6/5
2 - 0
Chrlotta Ginman
Jonny Westcar
v
Ian Whittaker
Vaughan Williams
6/0 6/1
2 - 0
Oliver Wise
John McVittie
v
Peter Mawson
Fergus Brownlee
6/5 4/6 4/6
1 - 2
Candida Nicholls
Chris Marguerie
v
Sarah Whittaker
David Fox
6/1 6/3
2 - 0
Anton Eisdell
Kim Walker
v
Rebecca Kashti
Caroline Fox
4/6 6/4 3/6
1 - 2
RESULT:
Dedanists beat Hardwick 3 - 2
Match Managers for the day:
Ian Whittaker for Hardwick House. Candida Nicholls for the Dedanists.
Report by Candida Nicholls 05/01/25
Michael Llewelyn-Jones
Dedanists v The MCC - Saturday the 3rd February at Lords
Chris Bray and Alex Hume the IiP apprentice at the MCC contributed to making it another great day at Lords. t was particularly noteworthy to see Hon President Josh Farrall . his replacement as Chairman of the Society, Simon Roundell as well as Former professional , now and Amateur Peter Luck Hille on court and representing the Dedanists' although they, like 22 others on court could have played for either side .That must be some sort of record which is helped if the MM manages both sides!
It was also a first outing for new member Jonny Westcar, playing with Yuri Kugler who were pipped at the post in a closely contested rubber.
All in all it was a most convivial and enjoyable day at Lords.
Carl Snitcher
MCC v The Dedanists', Saturday 3rd Feb 2024 at Lord’s
MCC won 3-2
10:00 - Peter Dean and Giles Stogdon v Peter Luck Hille and Johnny Saunders 6/2 6/3
11:15 - Ben Martin and Catherine Walker v Jonny Westcar and Yuri Kugler 4/6 6/5 6/4
12:30 - Rodger Davies and Simon Mansfield v Martin Harris and Johnny Saunders 5/6 4/6
13:45 - Sebastian Wood and Anton Eisdell v Chris Marguerie and Jonathan Ellis Miller 5/6 5/6
15:00 - Corin Fisher-Jenkins and Ronald Paterson v Simon Roundell and Andrew Lowenthal 6/1 6/2
Not part of the official match
16:15 – Carl Snitcher & Josh Farrall v Paul Rivlin and Martin Village
Dedanist match against Paris. Weekend of the 27-30 January, 2024.
Results:
Paris Players - Dedanist Players Score, first to 10.
Geurout/Fontaine vs Jon Fistein/Ian Machin 9:10
Charton/St John-Webb vs Anthony Bailey/Trudy Machin 3:10
Marinai/ Gil Kressman vs Charles Heaton/Martin Village 8:10
Salmon/Oddo vs Jonathan Ellis-Miller/Simon Cripps 8:10
Smart/Maguet vs A Bailey/T Machin (gave 15 owe 15) 7:10
Salmon/Chapellier vs Chris Marguerie/François Ménage 7:10
Oddo/Chapellier vs C Marguerie/ François Ménage 5:10
Mariani/Mallen vs C Heaton/M Village 4:10
Jeremy Kreitz/Emmauel Foy vs J Ellis-Miller/ S Cripps 8:10
Zolidis/Heasler vs J Fistein/I Machin 8:10
An intrepid team of Dedanists' visited Paris. We received a warm welcome from the Jeu de Paume club. Enormous thanks to Rod McNaughton for his help with the organization, despite just returning from surgery. This was his first day back. We were looked after by the bar team, with an enjoyable cold collation for both days.
Given the characteristics of the Paris court; we had a preparatory hit for a couple of hours on the Friday before a simple repast at Le Petit Retro.
Most players staying in Victor Hugo, or the sister hotel Pascal, both within a 2-3 minute walk of the Jeu de Paume.
Trudy Machin was the player of the weekend, adapting to the court with ease. The Dedanist’s played with intensity and concentration against a strong opposition, with home court advantage. All the matches were keenly fought and could have gone either way. Rod had managed to create matches with balanced handicaps, only two matches required adjustment. An excellent result for the Dedanist’s, especially as we lost 8 nil last year.
At Victors restaurant, we celebrating with members of the Jeu du Paume. Victors provided a great set menu with excellent wine.
On the Sunday we played rolling doubles; using a system, picked up by Jonathan Ellis Miller on a recent tour of the US courts. We were joined by Emmanuel Foy and Jeremey Kreitz, both playing off 60 despite only taking up the game within the last year.
The final repast was a brasserie on Rue Henry Poincore.
I am grateful to Patricia Gallagher for taking photographs, with her customary generosity and flare. It was lovely to see Gil Kressman on court.
I was glad to hear that Charles Heaton and his wife successfully negotiated the French farmers blockade to leave Paris for the Alpes without too much trouble. The rest of us arrived back in the UK to the ASLEF overtime ban.
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A fantastic weekend in Paris!
Dedanists at Queen’s Club; Friday, 2 February 2024
A very fine collection of athletes turned out for this ever popular fixture, and it's greatly appreciated that some of them travelled a good distance to play.
They took to the courts with enthusiasm and expectations running high.
They cut, volleyed, boasted and forced. They served Giraffes, Boomerangs, Underhand Twists, Backhand Dribblers, Railroads and a few which dont have recognised names along with an occasional double fault!
Matches were generally close and many could have gone either way.
Although very many players qualified for both sides to balance matches out a couple guested for the other leaving Tennis the winner as ever!
After play and drinks in the dedans nearly all the players together with some partners as well as Josh and Carl, whom everyone was delighted to see, adjourned for typical hospitality Queen’s provides in the Members Bar where we were also delighted to receive an update from Josh on the Society and the great work the Academy is doing as well as the splendid achievement of some of its squads.
Everyone thanked Nick Browne, who was unable to be there on the day, for arranging a great evening on and off the court.
Subsequently, it was wonderful to hear from the Treasurer “Probably this event will again provide the highest amount for financing our Academies out of all the matches in the year”.
Wow….Thank you to all who made for such a successful fixture.
Tony Friend
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Fun in The Dedans!
DEDANISTS AT HARDWICK 6th JANUARY 2024
By: John McVittie
Match Result: Hardwick 3 Dedanists 1
Last year the Dedanists won by 3-1 after one game was abandoned because the court had become damp and therefore had to be played at the Oratory. This year the road to the car park at the back of the Court was flooded by the constant rain and so parking was in the Yard.
The first match had only just started when Catherine Hudson suffered a back injury and had to withdraw. John Harrington replaced her and he and Giles Stogdon took on the Hardwick ladies, Sarah Whittaker and Fiona Fountain. In the first set, the ladies demonstrated their knowledge of the court and won 6-1. The second set was won 6-1 by the Dedanists who had by this time got their act together. Because of the late running of the match after the restart it was decided that there should be a 5-5 shoot-out. The Dedanists sped out of the traps and reached 40-0. Hardwick then slowly reeled them in and won the next four points to claim a well deserved win.
In the second match John McVittie stepped in as the travelling reserve to play with Jonny Westcar, a new Dedanist member and member of Hardwick. After Pater Mawson, the wonderful marker (and a Dedanist member) had adjusted the handicaps play commenced. The Dedanists were up against the implacable defence of Ian Whittaker and Fergus Brownlee. The first set passed by with the score being 6-4 to Hardwick. This spurred the Dedanists onto greater efforts and the games went evenly up to 5-5. In the final game at 30-30 what looked like a winning last gallery chase to the Dedanists was thwarted by the court as the ball caught an edge and just went over the last gallery line. Realising that not only were the Dedanists playing Hardwick but also their court, the last point was tamely lost along with the match.
The third match with Yuri and Charlotta playing confidently as a pair led to the first set being won 6-4. Charlotta’s ability to volley two handed into the corners with backspin won a number of points. The second set was shorter with the Dedanists on top of the rests and was finished relatively quickly at 6-1. The score was now Hardwick 2 Dedanists 1.
Possibly because of the excellent lunch the fourth match stared in what the Marker described as “being in an uncoordinated manner”. Jonathan Ellis-Miller and Candida Nicholls our new match manager were not gelling and the set quickly passed by 6-0 to Harwick. Having got their act together, Jonathan and Candida won the second set 6-2. In the decider which started at 3-3 the score went to 4-4 then 5-4 then 5-5. In the final game the Dedanists got 15-0 up and laid down a 2 yard chase to the cheers of the audience. Then 30-0, 40-0 and a win to the Dedanists. Overall score now 2-2.
The last match had three ladies on court together with Anton Eisdell (the Dedanist lady being Kim Walker). Chantelle Harding and Pam Tomalin are a tough pair and working well together steadily headed the Dedanists winning the first set 6-2. Likewise in the second set the Hardwick pair were never headed and ran out winners 5-2 (not sure why 5-2 rather than 6-2 but this will have to remain a mystery).
Much fun was had by all. Final Score Harwick 3 Dedanists 2
DEDANISTS HARDWICK RESULTS
Giles Stogdon
John Harrington
John McVitie
Jonny Westcar
Yuri Kugler
Charlotta Horrell
Johnathan Ellis-Miller
Candida Nicholls
Anton Eisdell
Kim Walker
Sarah Whittaker
Fiona Fountain
JIan Whittaker
Fergus Brownlee
Robin Fountain
Michael Seymour
JSarah Brownlee
Tim Tomalin
Chantelle Harding
Pam Tomalin
1/6 6/5 5/6
Shoot out
4/6 5/6
6/4 6/1
0/6 6/2 6/5
2/6 2/5
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