Club News
We have had some good news – HMRC have now confirmed that our registration as a CASC (Community Amateur Sports Club) has been updated to reflect the change of name, to Duffield Rackets and Fitness, as agreed at the AGM last September– this is important for the club as it gives us significant tax advantages.
New Club Kit Ready to Order
We are excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Nike club kit featuring the new Duffield Rackets and Fitness logo. The range offers everything you need to look cool and classy on court this season. Supplied by Kitlocker, it is ‘Made with Passion. Worn with Pride.’
The kit may be worn by players of all club sports – Squash, Racketball, Tennis and Pickleball as well as Fitness members.
We have T-shirts, polos, sweat-shirts, hoodies, joggers, leggings and shorts in a multitude of colours and styles. The clothing is high quality and great value.
Check out our online catalogue and place your order now!
https://www.kitlocker.shop/racketsports/tennis-clubs/a-e/duffield-rackets-and-fitness
Tennis
Derbyshire County Closed – August 23 to 29
The county championships will once again be held at Duffield Rackets and Fitness. You are welcome to come and watch the best junior and adult players in Derbyshire. This year will see the first Disability, Learning and Autism event within the County Champs. Finals day will offer the opportunity for everyone to feel they belong in a tennis environment and especially at Duffield Rackets and Fitness.
Court availability will be limited for members for much of the week – more information will be given nearer the time and we appreciate members’ understanding for this prestigious annual event.
Your offers of home-made cakes will again be appreciated for the refreshment bar – please contact Sally on 07774 704709.
Kids’ Summer Holiday Club
Duffield Tennis will be running six weeks of tennis/multi sports activities from July 27 to August 28 – 9am to 3pm. Great value at £25 per day. Bonus inset days will run on July 24, September 7 and 8. For further info please contact Head Coach James: james.grindell@btinternet.com
Play Your Way to Wimbledon – finals will take place on Saturday July 11th, 11am onwards. Good luck to all participants on their quest to play at Wimbledon.
Well done to all our Junior and Adult teams competing in the Derby Area League. We are halfway through and many of our teams are competing for the title of their respective divisions.
Pickleball
Pickleball is going from strength to strength: the open weekend held at the end of April has resulted in 30 new members, which takes the ‘Pickleball only’ membership to over 120. Other club members are welcome to join the organised socials which take place every day apart from Saturday. We have also introduced a very popular organised match play night on Thursday evening.
On the team front, our two teams in the Derbyshire Pickleball league both ended up one division higher at the end of the season. The new season starts in September and we will be entering four teams. Anyone interested in trying pickleball contact Brent on 07885427623.
American doubles’ tournament on July 11, 1 – 3 pm.
£9 each plus pizza and prizes. Contact Head Coach James james.grindell@btinternet.com or 07968 058383.
Social
Tufty Club Music and Singalong – Friday 17 July 8pm
Keith Walker, the infamous Tufty Club impresario, will be playing keyboards at the bar while his friends will be joining in with a few salty sea shanties. They will be combining the old-fashioned music hall vibe with fisherman’s friends and some classic favourites. If you fancy a sing song, come and join them. No booking required.
Psst. For those new to the club, the Tufties are a long-standing group of fun-loving squash/tennis members who play together on Saturday/Sunday mornings.
Sisters social – Wednesday 29 July – 7.30 – 9.30pm
Calling all tennis, squash, pickle and fitness ladies please join us for a Summer get together. This month, we will be serving a refreshing summer spritz as well as the usual wines, spirits and beers?
Just come for a chat, have a game of cards or whatever you fancy – it’s your evening!
NTL – Les Liaisons Dangereuses – September 13
Lesley Manville (Oedipus, Phantom Thread) and Aidan Turner (Rivals) lead the company in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s (The Father) celebrated adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos’ classic novel – a thrilling game of love, lies and social warfare, directed by Marianne Elliott (Angels in America).
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Book now: https://duffieldrf.club/events/
Dates for your diary
Italian wine tasting – Saturday October 3, £22
October 3rd sees another of our ever-popular wine tasting sessions. This time Italian wines take centre stage (three whites and three reds) accompanied by some tasty Italian bites. Six tables of 9 people will be available for booking via the website from September 1.
Comedy evening – Friday November 13, £15
Our very first RockCentral Comedy Night is happening on Friday November 13 at the club – 7.30 pm start, bar open as usual. Tickets available from the website from October 1.
More information contact: social@duffieldrf.club
Use of Kitchen
The club is expecting a food safety and hygiene inspection from the local authority in the next few weeks so please ensure that if you use the kitchen, you leave it tidy – please wash, dry and put away anything you have used and clean down surfaces and cookers.
Anyone preparing food at the club or for consumption at the club must pay attention to food safety and hygiene standards. Government guidance is at this site https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/providing-food-at-community-and-charity-events. The key pages have been printed and are available in the kitchen.
Finally…
Do you have ideas for new events, know talented entertainers who could delight our members, or would you love to organise something special yourself? We want to hear from you! Reach out to Penny and Julie at social@duffieldrf.club and help us make our social calendar even brighter.
Let’s celebrate, connect, and support our club together!
