Kate Jackson writes: ‘On Sunday 4th August Framlingham College hosted the Patron’s Lunch ahead of Framlingham Tennis Tournament week. Prior to lunch a fun but competitive tennis tournament took place between the Tournament Committee Members and a team of Old Framlinghamians. It was a beautiful sunny day so this year we were able to play on the grass courts which was a real treat. These were all set up on the Back and thanks to the Groundsmen at Framlingham College, the grounds were looking superb ready for the tournament. All the matches were played in good spirit, but the Committee team came out on top beating the OFs.
Drinks were served outside in the sunshine and a delicious lunch in the Fowler Pavilion followed, for around 100 guests, including Patrons, Sponsors, Guests including Louise North (Principal of the College), as well as Committee Members and Old Framlinghamians.
Speeches were made Jeremy Scowsill (Chairman of the Framlingham Tennis Tournament) who welcomed everyone and talked about the current situation for LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) and the tournament itself being in its 130th year (the second oldest UK Tennis tournament after Wimbledon). We then heard from Christine Janes MBE (President of the Framlingham Tennis Tournament and former tennis player, French Open Champion and Wimbledon and US Finalist) who gave an interesting summary of all the tennis tournaments that had been played this year and a comical account of players she had met, as well as an annual update on her wisteria!
The OF tennis team would like to thank the Society of Old Framlinghamians for their financial support on the day and to congratulate the College for putting on such a great event, as well as the Committee team who do an amazing job each year.’
OF team photo – Left to right: Lucy Garrard, Becca Garrard, Paddy Bishopp, Jacobi Bishopp, Kate Jackson, Antonia Key and George Jackson. (Theo Underwood – missing from the photo).
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