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Court 3 and 4 old green tarmac after carpet removedCourt 3 and 4 access routeCourt 3 and 4 new tarmacNo activity on "BLACK FRIDAY" could match the BASFORD ACHIEVEMENTS on 30th November 2019!!No activity on "BLACK FRIDAY" could match the BASFORD ACHIEVEMENTS on 30th November 2019!!No activity on "BLACK FRIDAY" could match the BASFORD ACHIEVEMENTS on 30th November 2019!!No activity on "BLACK FRIDAY" could match the BASFORD ACHIEVEMENTS on 30th November 2019!!Electricity Installation 1986: Frank ElsonPresident John Plumb & Jean, Mr. & Mrs. R. Ayling & Mr. & Mrs. T. Pickford at Diamond Jubilee DinnerMaintenance in the Family 1986: Jim & June HopkinsMaintenance Women 1986: Nerys Egerton, Barbara Amos and Eileen BrookLight Refreshment During Demolition 1986Taking a Breather from Maintenance 1986: Pete Mason & Hugh Padley2019 Captains' and President's Day Winners Adina Ardeleanu and Roger Simth	The Competitors with Organiser Phil Clarke at the Over 80's TournamentWinner Terry Fernyhough at the Over 80's TournamentJohn, Derek,Winner Terry and Stan with their Trophies at the Over 80's Tournament2018 Men's Winners with the Men's Captain and President2018 Men's Winners Josh Maughan and Terry Fernyhough2018 Mixed Doubles Winners with the Men's Captain and PresidentFather and Son with their cups2018 Mixed Doubles Winners Judy Tierney and Chris FernyhoughWith 9 years separating their births, Club Men's Doubles Champion Terry claimed seniority aged 802017 Presentation to the Winners of the Men's Doubles, Andy and Josh Maughan2017 Presentation to the Winners of the Mixed Doubles, Cameron Thys and Diane Furnival 2017 Championship Point in the Mixed DoublesRelaxing at Captains and President's Championships 2017Relaxing at Captains and President's Championships 2017Richard Cuts the Cake at Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016 Organisers Barbara and NerysChristmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Christmas Tennis Lunch 12th December 2016Presentation of Member of the Year Award to Dave Egerton, 8th December 2016Hamper Presented to Hugh Padley, 8th December 2016Thank-you Presentation to Hugh Padley, 8th December 2016Past Presidents Both, John Nicholas [Winter Ladder Founder] with Wife Jean send 90 Year Greetings!Cutting The Cake at the 90th Celebration90th Celebration Cake made by AnnaRichard and Stuart with the cake made by daughter/wife AnnaSmile Some More at the 90th CelebrationSmile for the 90th CelebrationOn Court at the 90th CelebrationDorothy Cuts The Cake at the 90th CelebrationRelaxing at the 90th CelebrationQuiz Night Organisers Norma, Nerys and Alison with President MikeUnveiling of Roll of Honour Plaques by Derek Newport with President Mike	Jane Cooper's 60thJane's 60th BirthdayJane's 60th BirthdayCelebrating Jane Cooper's 60th Birthday in the ClubhouseFrank E's 80th Birthday Party with Family & BLTC Friends SMG Thank-you Presentation to Organising President Mike BPlumb/Newport 80 year Challenge Match Umpired by President Mike B Surrounded by cakeJust a few cakes...Celebrating Richard's 90'th birthdayCelebrating Richard's 90'th birthdayCutting the cake on Richard's 90th birthday at Friday morning social tennisFinalists at the 2014 Men's Doubles Club ChampionshipJohn Plumb's 80th Birthday Celebration with BLTC Friends MMG and guests Christmas Party 2013MMG at Christmas 2013Dorothy Whitehouse officially opens the courtsFeb 14 St Valentines Day working party!Feb 02 New courts up &  runningDay 41 Jan 05 Carpet layingDay 39 Jan 03 Carpet laying startDay 26 Dec 18 Tarmac straight liningDay 25 Dec 12 Top tarmac levellingDay 22 Dec 12 Netting & supports removalDay 19 Dec 07 Large stone laying to stabilise courtDay 14 Nov 30 Mesh on upper layerDay 13 Nov 29 Reinforcing meshDay 12 Nov 28 Flattening mesh on baseDay 11 Nov 27 Frank & Nerys clearing party!Day 11 Nov 27 Base spreadingDay 10 Nov 26 Test hole inspectionDay 08 Nov 22 Courts laid bareDay 06 Nov 20 Drainage exposureDay 05 Nov 17 Foundations removalDay 04 Nov 16 Tarmac removal 2Day 04 Nov 16 Tarmac removal 1Day 04 Nov 16 Clay base exposureDay 02 Nov 14 Carpet removalDay 01 Nov 13 Frank receptionistDay 00 Nov 12 Last man on old courtsBench Painting Boys Frank Elson & Phil ClarkeWorking Party, Valentine's Day 2013Working Party, Valentine's Day 2013Frank & Nerys Giving Joy to Our EnvironmentToast to the Originators 28th April 201251st Founders' Day... A Toast to Greenwood, Munro, Spooner & WatkinFrank's Surprise Retirement Party Dave Rouse Tinkles The Milk-Coated IvoriesDave Winters Plays His Scarlati Party-PieceWelcome to Dave Rouse, Honoured Visitor From SpainRunners Up Ian Tarpey & Karen Burton at President's Day 2010Winners Catherine Goldstraw & Louis Hughes at President's Day 2010Winners, Runners Up and Club President on President's Day 2010President Tony Bell umpiring from on high on President's Day 2010Basford salutes Catherine Goldstraw.... Mow Cop Killer Mile Veteran Winner 2010!Blow, blow thy Basford snow... thou art not so kind as Stone's Indoors!President Tony Bell with members of the SMG send New Year Greetings to all Members of BLTCJune Fisher with the GB Women's 65 team Gold trophy at the ITF Super Seniors World Team CompetitionThe Saturday Morning GroupFun at the re-run of Members' DaySMG Founder's Day CelebrationThe packed clubhouse at Dave's Climbing Talk.Glühwein'd & Mince-pie'dRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchA pixie in the umpires chairReady to shoot the oppositionSpectatorsHopping aboutIntense concentrationGetting some airNo 1The ball is up there somewhereRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchPresenting a commemorative plateRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchNewcastle under Lyme Mayor John CooperCutting the cakesRAF Exhibition MatchBirthday cakesRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchManning the scoreboardRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchUmpire Martyn WorsdaleRAF Exhibition MatchRAF Exhibition MatchThe RAF and Basford teamsRaising the flagMike Armstrong thanks the juniorsMugs and history booklets for saleSquadron Leader Delia ChadwickRAF Exhibition MatchJohn makes an announcementAttentive to John's announcementTea and a slice of cake before the matchA welcome from John PlumbBefore the matchSpectatingMike Armstrong in the umpire's chairDwarfed by the showcourt in the background, Amy Ellis is unfazed at the Road To Wimbledon.Amy Ellis in action at the Road To Wimbledon 2008.Amy Ellis serving on the hallowed Wimbledon grass at the Road To Wimbledon tournament 2008.A 90 second break for Amy Ellis at the Road To Wimbledon 2008.Amy Ellis & coach Mike Armstrong at the Road To Wimbledon 2008 tournament.A sherry with the vol au vents before the partySheltering from the rainThe winners with their trophyMaking the most of the buffetJohn ready to greet the guestsThe finalists in the wooden raquet tournamentPlaying croquet, undeterred by the rainTrentham Brass Band playing in the marqueeListening to the bandDerek, Hugh and John dressed to kill