The "2006 Centenary" committee: Derek, Nick, Iain, Penny and Lesley - happy to be at your service!

                         Master Gerry Radford, sporting an unlikely moustache and bushy eyebrows!

Our splendiferous waitresses, dressed in their wonderful Edwardian costumes (thanks to Mo for the finishing touches!).

                    West Bridgford proudly boasts the most glamorous staff in the Commonwealth Realms!

The Carter boys - taken during the brief sober moments before the disturbing barber-shop Duet was formed! (see below).

                                 Proud Mother and Son sporting their Sunday best.

                            More wonderful examples of the fashions of the Edwardian era.

                               The smartly dressed guests begin to arrive: Tony, Holly, Roy and Maggie.

                                                Peter's friends: Peter, Beverley, Jack and Joseanne.

"Tennis, you say? On a Sunday afternoon?! Sacrilege! " - The parish Vicar is pacified with a glass or three of dry sherry.

                                       Yoko and Alison, positively pulchritudinous in their sporting finery.

        A quintet of Thursday night regulars: Richard, Alan, Paul, Ray and Roger (if only the devil could cast his net!)

                          Penny and Mo compete in the millinery section of the Best-Dressed competition.

                                          A brace of cheeky chaps!

      That's better lads - don't forget that public smiling was frowned upon in 1906! (now crawl up that chimney!).

                                                           Ladies-man Jack makes his move!

           "Did you spill my Sherry?", enquires a half-cut Reverend Richardson, "Lets take this outside!".

                  The Manders reclining in the club-house lounge, rehearsing the choruses for the sing-along.

                              Gerry showing that despite Derek's boasting his is, indeed, much bigger!.

                                         Professor Howell making small-talk with Reverend Richardson.

                                     Derek invites the party guests to settle their differences on court!

                                                One of the specially commissioned white tennis balls. 

                  Smartly dressed tennis fans take to their seats to witness the breathtaking skills on display.

                       Action stations! Helen and Alan Hamilton resplendent in their tennis whites!

                              The competitive Ladies muster on the indoor courts - "Let Battle Commence!".

                The men of WBTC working up a sweat in their long flannels and cable-knit pullovers.

                          Derek needs to officiate as things turn nasty over a bad call on the outdoor courts!

          "It was this far out Jack!" cries Nick as his over-dressed partner in crime flounces about at the net.

                       "You'll never take me alive!" barks Jack as the match enters the fifth and deciding set.

Herrick refuses to rise to the bait as a mysterious, yet somewhat arrogant faced, gate-crasher strikes him repeatedly about the chin.

                        TS Goadby casually rises to the feeble challenges that come his way in the club-house.

                        (Have you taken the photo yet?! - we can't keep our faces that straight for too long!)

                Goadby wins his first club title as he lifts the much coveted "Victoria Challenge Cup".

           The West Bridgford Tennis Club Victoria Challenge Cup (complete with uncanny future predictions).

The 100 year special edition of "I Say! What Is The Score?" - well done to Nick and Derek, a sterling effort! (Click Here to view).

Club President Peter Collinson unveils the new commemorative sign above the club-house entrance (WBTC founded 1885).

                         The distinguished guests take the air from the newly refurbished club terrace.

              "I say, what's a chap got to do to get a cuppa round here?" - this tennis lark is such thirsty work!

                    Time for tea! The String Quartet calm proceedings down with some fantastic live music.

Things take a somewhat surreal turn as the beer-fuelled Carter brothers perform their party-piece to a captive audience!

      The Magician has Beverley enthralled by his mesmerizing talents! (this is an unfortunate photo, he was amazing!).

Former club champion Dr. John Kingston searches for new victims with his new-fangled "Box-Brownie" (they'll never catch on!).

                Lord and Baroness Love fresh from the palace; run-away winners of the Best-Dressed Couple award!

                                                   Maggie with her prize for Best-Dressed Lady.

                Alan takes top-spot in the Best-Dressed Man category thanks to his Father's wonderful sports-jacket.

          Penny presents the Pianist and vocalist Tracey with a token of our thanks for their wonderful renditions.

Derek wraps up proceedings by thanking the members for such a tremendous effort in supporting the Centenary celebrations.

                                     The day concludes with a hearty chorus of "God Save The King".

                        Exciting action footage ! - click on the pictures below:

                               Well-dressed tennis action!                                          The String Section.

                Strange goings-on with the Carter Brothers.

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