End of an era for Macclesfield Tennis Club

Changes are afoot at Macclesfield Tennis Club. After 27 years at the helm Chairman, Frank Gay, is to retire.

Those years have seen major change and development for the club, with a move away from the Victoria Road site to new-build courts and clubhouse within Park Lane’s Learning Zone. and Frank’s hard work and commitment has helped build the club into a thriving tennis hub with several club play sessions every week for adults, and a regular and popular junior session on Saturday mornings.

At the club’s Annual General meeting last week the club members showed their thanks with the presentation of an engraved brandy glass (complete with a nice bottle of cognac, naturally) and a cheque. For his dedication and achievement in promoting tennis in Cheshire, Frank also received an “Unsung Hero” award from the Lawn Tennis Association, which was presented in a separate ceremony at Chester Racecourse.

New chairman Martin Todd was formally elected at the meeting, following which members enjoyed cheese and wine and a celebratory cake.

As for Frank, he isn’t going anywhere, and he plans to use the cheque to buy a new tennis racquet so that he can continue playing the sport he loves.

Image above shows Frank (centre) with club secretary Gwen Newman and club coach Danny Connolly.