04/11/2024
This year's festive programme opened for bookings last Friday, 1st November, and all events are proving popular! There have been some changes to the booking process this year so we thank everyone for their support and patience. Keep scrolling to see what we have lined up throughout December!
07/10/2024
With the darker evenings, our thoughts are turning to October half-term and the festive season!
03/09/2024
After a busy summer, we are gearing up for the start of our Autumn courses and timetables!
05/08/2024
We are enjoying these warmer days and lighter evenings - ideal BBQ weather so keep scrolling for details on our plans to light up the coals this month!
09/07/2024
Summer has arrived and we are enjoying the longer evenings along with plenty of sport to watch - if you're enjoying the football, why not join us tomorrow night to cheer England on! We'll be offering Happy Hour discounted drinks from 7pm-8pm (last food orders will be at 8pm).
04/06/2024
Summer has arrived and we look forward to the longer evenings and welcoming talented tennis players from all over Europe!
03/05/2024
May we start by thanking members for their understanding and patience whilst we made improvements to the ladies changing room sauna and showers. Gym goers will also be happy to hear we are unpacking some new rowing machines this week! It's also wonderful to have longer, lighter evenings and great to see more members enjoying the outdoor courts.
25/03/2024
Spring is in the air and our teams are getting ready for nicer weather!
05/03/2024
Eagle eyed members may have spotted our Grounds Team preparing the clay courts for play - a sure sign that Spring is just around the corner!
07/02/2024
We have had a busy start to the New Year so we would like to, once again, extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
09/01/2024
May we start by wishing you a Happy New Year and we hope 2024 is a healthy and happy one for you. The New Year is often a busy time for newcomers to the Club so we would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
05/12/2023
December is here and we are just days away from the first of our Festive Events!
30/10/2023
We are starting to feel festive as we prepare to fully launch our Christmas programme! Keep scrolling for more details and set a reminder for yourselves as bookings open on Wednesday 1st November at 11am!
04/10/2023
Club life has been busy since the start of September and we have plenty to look forward to in the last quarter of 2023!
10/08/2023
May we start by thanking members for your patience and understanding during the recent national tennis tournaments, it is appreciated by myself and our teams.
07/07/2023
We're loving this sunny weather which has given us opportunity to light up the BBQ on Friday Nights - running on selected Fridays throughout the summer, check our Bar noticeboards or ask our wonderful Bar Team about the latest menus or to book a table!
30/05/2023
Summer has arrived and the outdoor rackets season is in full flow! We hope members are enjoying the opportunity to watch some first-class tennis during this week's British Masters Clay Court Championships!
02/05/2023
The start of May brings with it the start of our summer social events and busy rackets tournament season and we look forward to seeing some first class action on our courts
15/03/2023
Our Business Partners have been busy planning exclusive offers and events for our members!
30/03/2023
There are signs of Spring everywhere at the Club, including bringing down our outdoor bubbles for the warmer months.
07/03/2023
We can see signs around the Club that Spring is almost here and we are looking forward to warmer weather!
08/02/2023
There are signs that Spring is around the corner and we are looking forward to the time when we can make greater use of our outdoor courts! For now, rackets players, we thank you for your patience and understanding whilst our indoor courts are under pressure. We have processes and policies in place to encourage fair usage and to give members an opportunity to get on court.
09/01/2023
May we start by wishing you a Happy New Year and we hope 2023 brings health and happiness to you. The New Year is often a busy time for newcomers to the Club so we would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest members.
08/12/2022
There's a chill in the air but inside the Clubhouse it's warm and we're feeling festive!
03/11/2022
The days are darker but life is still bright and busy inside the Club!
08/10/2022
The weather is cooling but there is plenty happening inside the club!
06/09/2022
I hope you have had a great summer. It has been a warm one for us all and I'm sure some of us are now looking forward to seeing a little rain to re-generate our lawns.
08/08/2022
Club life is busy this summer with tournaments, kids camps, plus the arrival of new bikes in our Spin Studio!
05/07/2022
Summer is here and there is plenty happening at the Club!
08/06/2022
As we enter the summer months, there is plenty to share with you about Club life!
07/05/2022
Firstly, thank you to all those who attended our Members Evening on Thursday 28th April. It was very well supported and we will soon be circulating key Q&As to all members.
09/04/2022
The days are longer and lighter as we head into the Easter holidays.
10/03/2022
There are signs of Spring in the air as we move closer to a pre-pandemic way of Club life, including the return of regular free live music - party band, Big Nite Out are performing this Friday evening!
03/02/2022
After a challenging two years for all of us, I am pleased to report that the Club is returning back to near normality and we are welcoming back our regular members. I am also pleased to report that we are seeing an extremely high number of new family members who have joined the Club over the past three to four months.
05/11/2021
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07/10/2021
Club life is busy and we have plenty of news to share with you!
03/09/2021
Autumn is approaching and our teams are getting ready for the term ahead!
29/07/2021
Summer is underway and it's great to see the Club busy and being enjoyed whilst maintaining standard social distancing practices!
01/07/2021
There is plenty happening at the Club as we continue to follow the Government's Roadmap out of lockdown.
29/05/2021
There is plenty happening at the Club as we continue to follow the Government's Roadmap out of lockdown.
06/05/2021
We are pleased to be approaching the next stage of the Government's Roadmap which comes into effect on Monday 17th May. Key changes at the Club will be:
01/10/2020
Autumn has arrived and as more activity moves indoors, we continue to closely monitor our processes and procedures. We would like to thank all members for their co-operation with the "new normal" rules we have put in place to encourage a Covid-secure environment, allowing everyone to enjoy sport, fitness, and Club life!
04/09/2020
Our rackets and fitness facilities have been open for a few weeks now and are running smoothly thanks to the co-operation of our staff and members!
30/07/2020
With all rackets and fitness facilities now open and proving popular, we have more good news to share with members!
21/07/2020
Within days you will be able to play racket sports and workout in all areas of our Club - this includes squash (see below)! We cannot wait to welcome more of our members back and we thank you in advance for supporting the "new normal" changes we have made. Remember to advise our Membership Team by Wednesday 22nd July if you wish to make any membership adjustments in time for 1st August 2020. Please also pay careful attention to the processes we have in place to keep everyone as safe as possible.
03/03/2020
02/12/2016
01/11/2016
Winter is just around the corner and we are busy finishing off our festive programme which is packed with events for all ages in December. Keep your eyes peeled for the programme which will be available to view very soon.
In the meantime, there is plenty happening in November including a Squash Exhibition Match on the 19th featuring Commonwealth and World Championship medallists Daryl Selby and Peter Barker. Or if live music is more appealing, then join us on the 11th for a free night of music courtesy of Caro Emerald tribute act “The Definitive Miss Emerald”. Stay for dinner too in the Restaurant – every Friday night offers a special menu which can be seen in the Club or on our website.
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
04/10/2016
01/09/2016
With the Summer holidays drawing to a close, we are looking forward to a jam-packed September with lots happening across the club throughout September! Keep up to date on the latest news and events by visiting our website or following us on Facebook.
12/08/2016
12/08/2016
10/02/2016
Here at the club we have a number of activities going on for our younger members over the next couple of months, from pay and play tennis on a Saturday to all girls Miss Hits tennis sessions and the schools festival, there is something for everyone!
With half term and Easter quickly approaching this is the perfect opportunity for the children to try a new activity and maybe make a few new friends too!
Take a look at the articles below for more information and don't forget to check our website and Facebook for news on our Easter camps which will be coming soon and other similar events.
Kind regards,
Peter D Elviss.
01/02/2016
Remember The West Hants Club are having an Open Weekend on the 6th and 7th of February from 10am – 1pm. If you are interested in joining the Club or would just like to pop by and see what we can offer you then this weekend is the perfect opportunity.
Whatever your lifestyle we have something for you – racket sports, an impressive gym, over 60 fitness classes a week, swimming and much more. Plus, children under 5 are free and once over this age families only ever pay for one child no matter how big your family!
Exclusive joining offers will be available on the day (and remember there are no tie-ins!) so there’s never been a better time to visit us.
Visit our website for more details. We look forward to welcoming you to the Club soon.
27/10/2015
Autumn News
Autumn is well and truly upon us and we have some exciting things coming up this winter to keep you warm and entertained throughout the coming months. Starting off with our Junior Fright Night on Friday 30th October for our younger members as well as our free live music nights – come along and enjoy our Michael Buble Tribute on Friday 6th November.
November is Pancreatic and Neuroendocrine Cancer awareness month and to mark this we are hosting a ladies coffee and shopping morning on Monday 9th November from 10.30am onwards. There will be delicious treats and a chance to do some early Christmas shopping with lots of stalls offering a range of goodies.
Finally, if you are looking for the perfect venue to host your company Christmas party this year, look no further! We still have two dates up for grabs – Saturday 5th December and Saturday 19th December so please contact the membership office to secure the date or ask for more details.
Thank you for your continued custom and we look forward to seeing you at the Club very soon.
Kind Regards
Jo Green
Membership Manager
Ps. Keep an eye out for another email coming in the next couple of weeks unveiling our new Christmas Programme with everything you need to about what’s going on over the festive period and how to book onto the events.
22/09/2015
We’ve had a great summer at the Club with all of the competitions, championships and tournaments over the last 6 weeks. The Club has been bustling with lots of new faces especially at Reception with the arrival of two new girls plus a new Reception manager who are settling in really well.
With the arrival of Autumn and the start of our termly courses, you may have noticed we have been experiencing some teething issues transitioning into our new database system. As always we appreciate your patience during this time and rest assured we are working around the clock to get our online booking back up and running again as soon as we can.
Have you checked out our new website yet? It’s a great way to keep up to date with any news or updates we have for you. Plus, in addition to our Facebook page we are also regularly tweeting so Twitter users please look up our twitter handle @WestHantsClub in the search bar.
Kind Regards
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
11/09/2015
Autumn news
11/09/2015
This is an example of our newsletter with sample articles below.
11/09/2015
This is an example of our newsletter with a sample article below
16/07/2015
Summer is here and we are looking forward to lighting the coals for our delicious Thursday night BBQs. The school holidays are also upon us which signals the return of our popular Summer Camps. Children aged 4-13 can participate in the sessions which run throughout most of August.
The Bournemouth Open Tournament will be held at the Club the week of 27th July - it's a great opportunity for members to watch some great tennis; non-members are also welcome to spectate and enjoy a drink at the Bar.
I would like to take this opportunity to remind all members to use their membership cards when entering the Club.
Thank you for your continued support.
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
P.S. Remember, if you refer a new adult member to us we will give you a £50 voucher for the Club Restaurant or Shop OR BWT to say thank you!
01/05/2015
The sun is finally starting to show itself and that gives you more of a reason to head down to the West Hants Club. With outdoor heaters and a fantastic menu where else would you rather be on a summers evening.
From a social perspective May has several things to offer our members including free music from The Jackson 3 on Friday 8th May which offers to be a fantastic night.
Also keep the 27th of June in your diary free as the West Hants Summer Ball will take place on this date. This is always a great occasion so well worth booking your place in advance.
Finally congratulations are in order to all those members who took part in the 8 week body transformation challenge. There was great improvement across the board but special mention must be given to the winners Faranak Jalali, Rebecca O’Carroll and Katie Diamond in the women’s competition and Daniel Jane, Chris Cook and Dan Boughton in the men’s. Congratulations to all.
Kind regards
Peter Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. Remember that for every new member you introduce, you are entitled to a referral gift - £50 voucher for the Club’s Restaurant, Club Shop, or BWT.
24/03/2015
Firstly, we are thrilled to announce that our Academy girls’ team came fourth in the recent World School Championships in Qatar. Representing Talbot Heath, to be the fourth best school team in the world is an impressive achievement and we are incredibly proud of them. Please visit our website or Facebook page to hear some of the girls talking about the tournament on BBC Radio Solent.
With spring just around the corner, we are now looking forward to the weather improving and everyone being able to make full use of our wonderful outdoor facilities – fitness members, remember you can use our outdoor courts after 2pm at the weekends.
If you’re looking for something to do on Easter Sunday, then come and see us for a delicious Easter lunch (see article below for more details).
We look forward to welcoming you to the club in the coming days and weeks.
Kind Regards
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. Remember that for every new member you introduce, you are entitled to a referral gift - £50 voucher for the club’s Restaurant, club shop or £50 voucher for our resident physios BWT
03/02/2015
Firstly, a belated Happy New Year to you. We have hit the ground running at the start of 2015 with new timetables in place, new equipment in the gym and a new spin studio.
Social events start with a Neil Diamond Tribute act on Friday 13th February which is free to attend. If you would like to book a table in the Restaurant, don't delay and please do so at the Bar.
The Wimbledon ballot deadline has moved to 14th February - more details can be found below. If you haven't already opted in, please do so today because our ticket allocation is dependent on how many members opt in. More importantly you will not gain entry into the club draw unless you have opted in.
We look forward to welcoming you to the club in the coming days and weeks.
Kind Regards
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. Remember, for every new adult member you introduce, you are entitled to a choice of gift - £50 voucher for the Bar/Restaurant OR our club shop, or a complimentary massage with our resident physios BWT.
12/12/2014
2014 has been another successful year for West Hants culminating in our Academy Girls Team becoming National Schools Champions for the third year in a row whilst representing Talbot Heath.
Our Winter Timetables, effective from January, are now available to view and course bookings can now be taken by members who are currently on the relevant course. Bookings by members can be made from 17th December and non-members can book from 31st December.
We would like to take this opportunity to advise that with effect from 1st January 2015 members with outstanding court fees at the end of each month will not be able to book any more courts until the fees are cleared. Parents will be held responsible clearing debts for under 18s.
Several members commented on the lack of fitness classes between Christmas and New Year which is traditionally a quiet period for us however, in response to the feedback, we have introduced a reduced programme which can be found below.
Finally, can I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued custom and to send you best wishes for the festive season and New Year.
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. Our Christmas events programme is in full swing - the events are always extremely popular so make sure you book your places as soon as possible.
17/10/2014
Autumn has arrived and we are looking forward to some cosy indoor events at the club - there is a Halloween event for our younger members on 31st October and remember that we have live music on the first Friday of every month; a lively Tom Jones tribute act will kick-start your weekend on 7th November.
Our ever-popular Christmas programme is now available to view online and bookings are now being taken at Reception. There is something for everyone of all ages with highlights including our Winter Vintage Ball on 13th December. Or if you prefer New Year, don't miss our Viva Las Vegas party on 31st December!
Finally, remember that for every new member you introduce to us before 31st December, we will thank you with a selection of Autumn wines including a bottle of Prosecco - perfect for the festive season.
We thank you for your continued custom and look forward to seeing you at the club very soon,
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. Need a venue for your office party? Our restaurant has one Saturday left in December - 20th - so please call us to secure the date or ask for more details.
15/08/2014
I have previously written to tennis members about our court surfaces and the first article below will give all members an update on this and other improvements to the club (ie. Wi-Fi and BT Sports).
I would like to politely remind members who smoke to observe our rules. I struggle with the notion of smoking in a sports club and it is not acceptable for members who are eating on the patio to have to tolerate this behaviour. If it continues, I will have no choice but to review the rules.
This newsletter contains details of our Autumn Timetable plus upcoming sports and social activities which continue to expand and I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our squash and racketball teams well in the forthcoming season.
Yours Sincerely,
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. One of our new Business Partner's, Honest to Goodness Coffee Company are running a competition where you can win a DeLonghi coffee machine.Click here for details.
28/04/2014
Do you have family visiting over the May Bank Holiday weekend? Friends you would like to bring to the club? We are offering members a complimentary Family Guest Pass* which is valid from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th May. Your guests can enjoy our facilities plus exclusive events that are taking place over the weekend. For more details, visit our website or click on the news item below. To collect your complimentary pass, simply ask at Reception.
Rain or shine, there is plenty to enjoy at the club so we look forward to welcoming you and your guests this weekend!
Kind Regards
Peter D Elviss
Chief Executive
PS. If you entered the Wimbledon Draw, please check your email as successful entries have been notified by the LTA. If you are unable to use your tickets, please notify us as soon as possible so that someone on our reserve list can enjoy them instead.
*Family guest pass valid for maximum two adults and three children (aged under 18)
24/03/2014
Spring is upon us and we are welcoming in the warmer weather with some great events, club news, and new timetables.
Our new fitness timetable comes into effect on Monday 24th March - visit the "Timetables" page on our website or pick up a copy the next time you're in the club. Please note that in a bid to reduce the number of "no-shows" classes can now only be booked one week in advance.
In other news, we have welcomed two new locally based Business Partners; Copycare Office Equipment and Blue Sky Financial Planning who are offering all members a finance seminar on 10th April in our restaurant. The talk centres around how we should be positioning our investments, pensions and finances so please join us if this is of interest.
In other news, we still have tables available for Mother's Day lunch so call us today if you haven't arranged anything yet! There is a sumptuous lunch on offer and live music from acoustic guitarist Leo Holloway.
We are continually striving to improve the club’s services and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Peter D Elviss
CEO
PS. The Wimbledon Draw is now up and running so keep checking the club boards and our website for the latest news.
20/01/2014
Firstly, a belated Happy New Year to you. We have hit the ground running at the start of 2014 with our Spring timetables in place, new equipment in the gym, and plans to get moving on proposed club improvements. Our Restaurant is also gearing up to celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day - click on the articles below to find out more. Remember, for every new member you introduce, you will receive £50 vouchers to spend on food in our very own Bar and Restaurant.
We look forward to welcoming you to the club in the coming days and weeks.
Kind Regards
Peter D Elviss
CEO
03/12/2013
As winter starts to set in, we are looking ahead to the start of 2014 and our new Timetables which start in January. Priority member bookings can be made from 7am on Wednesday 4th December. See the article below for more details.
Please also note the article below detailing club improvements planned for 2014. We always welcome your suggestions on the proposed improvements so please feel free to share your thoughts with us.
In the meantime, we look forward to welcoming you to the club over the festive season as our Christmas Programme gets into full swing!
Kind Regards,
Peter D Elviss
CEO
PS. Your Christmas pass will soon be available for collection so keep your eyes peeled for news! As always, there are six passes valid from 21st December until 5th January (inclusive).
06/11/2013
Winter is starting to set in which means lots of cosy indoor events at the club. Our festive events programme is now available and bookings can be made at Reception. There is something for everyone from those wishing to flex their mental muscles at our Quiz Night on 16th November to Live Music from The Blue Stockings this coming Friday!
Plus, for every new member you introduce to us in November and December, we will say thank you with two bottles of Champagne - perfect for the festive season.
We thank you for your continued custom and look forward to seeing you at the club very soon,
Peter D Elviss
CEO
13/08/2013
Although summer is still going strong, we have been busy preparing our Autumn Timetables and Courses. Effective from September, advance course bookings can be made from Wednesday 14th August with priority given to members who attended the relevant course in the previous term. Book in person at Reception from 7am or on the phone from 9am.
In the meantime, our Thursday Night BBQs are still running this month; with offers on Pimms too, it's an ideal way to spend a summer evening!
Peter D Elviss
CEO
PS.We regularly update our website and Facebook page so be sure to visit them for news hot-off-the-press...
02/07/2013
Summer is proving to be very busy for us with success from our Juniors and Ladies Teams and a packed social calendar! Photos from our Summer Ball and Ladies Night will feature on the Social Noticeboard soon so keep your eyes peeled. Look out for news on upcoming intensive summer swimming courses too...
If you've LIKED our Facebook page, you will know that Mark Daley (Health and Fitness Manager) offers us a health tip every Friday. Last week he recommended we drink coconut water because it is rich in antioxidants electrolytes and trace minerals which improve hydration muscle recovery and prevent cramping. We're delighted to tell you that coconut water is now available at the bar!
We look forward to welcoming you at the club soon,
Peter D Elviss
CEO
P.S. Remember, if you refer a new adult member to us in July, we will give you £35 cash back to say thank you!
05/06/2013
Summer is approaching and we are looking forward to lighting the coals with the return of our Thursday night BBQs. Preparations are already underway for Ladies Night and our annual Summer Ball which will have a “007” theme this year. The school holidays will soon be here which means the return of our popular Summer Camps. Children aged 4-7 can participate in the sessions which start from £10 per day!
In other news, we are delighted to announce a new golfing partnership with Kiteleys Solicitors who will be sponsoring our golf days. They will be launching their sponsorship at The New Forest Golf Club on Friday 14th June.
Finally, we hope you will join us in wishing resident Personal Trainers Cleo and Simon the best of luck as they participate in the British Natural Bodybuilding Federations Southern Championships on 23rd June. We will post photos and a report on our website after the event!
We are continually striving to improve the club’s services and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Peter D Elviss
CEO
P.S. Remember, if you refer a new adult member to us in June, we will give you £35 cash back to say thank you!
19/03/2013
Spring is upon us and we are welcoming in the warmer weather with some great events, club news, and new timetables.
To kick start our seasonal event calendar, our main club sponsors Hedges and Hedges are hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the club on Sunday 31st March at 10am. There will be some fantastic prizes on offer for both children and adults alike – the top prize is £200 cash!
In other news, we recently introduced a brand new Online Booking system for Studio Classes. Initial feedback has been very positive and we are pleased that we can offer more booking options to our members.
We are continually striving to improve the club’s services and would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support.
Peter D Elviss
CEO
PS. Moving House? Main club sponsors, Hedges and Hedges are offering all West Hants members a discounted rate for home owners that instruct them as a sole agent by the end of April 2013. www.hedgesandhedges.com
08/12/2012
2012 has been another successful year for West Hants with an award for "Dorset LTA Club of the Year" and continued success for our junior tennis squads culminating in our Girls Team becoming Double National Champions and ending the year ranked number 1!
In other news, we have resurfaced two outdoor courts and introduced some new equipment in the gym. The toilets in the restaurant area have also been revamped and we have welcomed a new chef so look out for some new menus!
Our Christmas events programme has already started and we have lots more lined up this month - it's always extremely popular so make sure you book your places as soon as possible.
In the meantime, can I take this opportunity to thank you for your continued custom and to send you best wishes for the festive season and new year.
Peter D Elviss
CEO
PS. Members - your Christmas Guest passes are now available for you to collect at Reception. 6 visits (per adult member) for friends and family to use 17th-31st December inclusive!
26/06/2012
Our first newsletter send!
To find out more about the news we are getting excited about this Summer please click through on the more links after the articles.
On the subscription page please feel free to update your preferences and manage your subscription.
I hope you enjoy our first newsletter!
Have a fantastic Summer and make sure you visit West Hants for your one day free trial.
18/06/2012
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