Castle Hill Tennis Club held its doubles tournaments on a swelteringly hot day.

Saffron Walden Reporter: Ian Smith and Carl Rossiter celebrate doubles success at Castle Hill Tennis ClubIan Smith and Carl Rossiter celebrate doubles success at Castle Hill Tennis Club (Image: Archant)

The women’s event was won by Hayley Wilson and Inga Phillips, while Ian Smith and Carl Rossiter beat Alan Wells and Peter Viney 6-2 to claim the men’s title.

And it was particularly pleasing that three of the finalists were new members at the club this year.

Castle Hill offer a warm welcome to more new members and anyone interested can contact Pete Smith on 01799 520454 or visit the club’s website castlehilltennisclub.co.uk

*Quendon Bowling Club’s good run in the Steeple Bumpstead League came to an end with a 10-0 loss to Sudbury, but they recovered to beat both Haverhill and Castle Hedingham D by the same 8-2 scoreline.

In the North West Essex league Quendon lost heavily to Radwinter A 8-0 but shared the points at Thaxted after a 4-4 draw. This week’s games are against Elsenham and Cornard A.