Hulme nets doubles title

ANYONE FOR TENNIS? Oldham Schools senior doubles boys’ tennis final at Failsworth Sports Centre. Finalists James Staddon (left) and Andrew Tarpey, of Hulme, and Saddleworth’s Joe Banks and Ed Crowther.

HULME roared to victory in the Oldham schools senior doubles boys’ tennis tournament at Failsworth Sports Centre.

James Staddon and Andrew Tarpey saw off the challenge of Saddleworth’s Joe Banks and Ed Crowther in the final and clinched the title with a 6-2 triumph.

An entertaining day of tennis saw pairs battle it out through four group stage matches and four knock-out encounters in the popular annual event.

Organiser Richard Meadowcroft, a PE teacher at Saddleworth School, said: “It was a fantastic occasion and this year the weather was very kind to us.

“I thought our lads had a chance of winning so I wasn’t surprised they got to the final.

“Hulme were better though and deserved the win.”

Meadowcroft believes Saddleworth have a strong chance in 2011.

“It’s onwards and upwards for next year and we’ll give it another go,” he added.



ROYTON Tennis Club is serving up a summer camp.


It runs from Monday, August 9 to Friday, August 13, with mini tennis for five to 11-year-olds taking place between 9.30am and 11am, followed by junior action for those aged 12 years and over from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Adults are welcome to go along and join in with the minis.

Sessions are led by Peter Tetlow, a qualified and licensed tennis coach from Milnrow Tennis Club, who is CRB checked and has full liability insurance as well as first aid training.

It costs £26.25 for mini tennis and £35 for juniors. Racquets can be provided.

Consent forms can be filled in by parents on the first day of the camp.

For more details and to book, call Peter on 07889 340234.