Press Release – Club Secretary Wins Voluntary Service Award from Essex LTA

7th April 2016

Local Tennis Club Secretary is recognised for dedication and work

Chris Rastin, the Secretary of Hutton and Shenfield Tennis Club, has been formally recognised for all his hard work and dedication by the Essex LTA who have awarded him a Voluntary Service Award.

Chris, who has been the club Secretary for over 10 years is responsible for the co-ordinating of committee meetings and AGMs, supporting and leading specific projects and is one of the cornerstones of the club’s recent success.

A retired Ford executive with close ties to the community via the Rotary Club, Chris is also a keen amateur golfer and splits his time between the fairway and the tennis courts.

Chris Rastin commented “Without the good work of the committee and the volunteers, our club would cease to exist. It is lovely to be recognised by the Essex LTA for the work done, but it really is a team effort – the club is completely run by our volunteers.”

Chairman of the club, Ian Gunn said “Chris has unselfishly given up an enormous amount of his time and we are truly grateful for all his work – especially with regard to the renovation of our clubhouse. I turn to him many times for advice and guidance on the successful running of the club – well done Chris – richly deserved!”

Hutton and Shenfield Tennis Club:

Established in 1919 and with around 150 adult and 100 junior members using five Astroturf courts the Hutton and Shenfield Tennis Club is a thriving local sports facility. With four floodlit courts, the club and courts can be found on Brockley Grove at the junction with Roundwood Avenue located next the Hutton and Shenfield Union Church.

The club caters for various standards, from those interested in serious match play to those happy with just social tennis. The club aims to promote an environment in which everyone enjoys their tennis at a fantastic location.

The club participates in many leagues catering for different levels of play, with Ladies, Mens, Mixed and Veterans matches throughout the year. Also club tournaments are very popular plus social tennis during the day and in the evening.

For juniors, aged 4 to 18, there are a range of activities. Junior coaching takes place every weekday from 3pm to 7pm and Saturday mornings from 9am to 12noon and players are graded based on age and standard. Also, there are fantastic camps that run during the school holidays.

All the courts are kept to a very high standard with good facilities, balls and training equipment.

Hutton and Shenfield Tennis Club
Brockley Grove
Hutton
Essex
CM13 2NA