Rectory road ladies celebrate in style (From Penarth Times)

Rectory road ladies celebrate in style

THE LADIES first team players at Penarth Lawn Tennis Club in Rectory Road had much to celebrate on the night of the annual late summer ball.

Earlier in the day they had earned the chance, as runners up in Division 2B East, to play against the winners of Division 2A East, Abergavenny for a place in the First Division.

The ladies had set off in a confident mood and at the end of the first three matches had a commanding 3-0 lead.

Text messages were sent back to the club to relay the latest score to everyone who was back putting the finishing touches to the evening's event.

By the end of the next round, the messages read 5-1 and the ladies were confident of promotion.

The final result was Penarth 7, Abergavenny 2 and promotion to the First Division. Congratulations must go to Alex Hennessy, Rachel Morgan, Victoria Silva, Julia Seymour, Nicola Howell and Sue Gray for their magnificent victory.

Ladies captain Alex Hennessy said she was thrilled with the result and would like to thank the victors and everyone else who played for the team throughout the season including Di Selley, Jo Penn, Vanessa Parselle, Kath Muse, Isobel Cartwright, Sue Kerr and particularly promising junior Rebecca Williams, who turned out to play against Chepstow, who were the eventual winners of Division 2B East and who have also won promotion. Good luck in the First Division ladies.

The big event at the weekend is Bonfire Night on Friday, November 1 and this popular event is open to everyone, so even if you aren't a member, come on down and join in the fun.

There is also a Hallowe'en fancy dress tournament on Saturday from 5pm to 7pm and a Hallowe'en Party for adults in the evening.

Coaching courses start next week. For further details contact Anna on 07947044277 or meet her at the Bonfire Night Extravaganza to discuss all your coaching requirements.