Meet our committee

Our committee are involved in the day-to-day running of the Club
​and are the main points of contact for questions, ideas, problems and feedback. Read more about them!

MARK COPPLESTONE

Chairman

I've been a member virtually all my life - my parents' involvement dates back to the late 1950s! You'll usually find me at the bar on Wednesday nights. Before becoming Chairman (2018), I was Secretary for 26 years. My proudest achievement: obtaining sizeable funding from the National Lottery and the Foundation for Sport & the Arts (1998), helping to secure our site's freehold.

ANTHONY OSBORNE

Honorary Treasurer

I've been a member of HWLTC for over 40 years, and have been Treasurer for over 15 years, including the role of Membership Secretary. I used to be a strong club player and was Men's Captain for 24 years, but after 50+ years of playing tennis, I now constrain myself to playing the occasional social game, and a bit of bowls and bridge.

PAULINE SALT

Honorary Secretary

I’ve been at HWLTC for over 15 years and have just taken on the role of Secretary, managing all the administrative tasks. I'm also the Welfare Officer, ensuring that our club is a safe place for everyone. I play, when fit, for the Ladies' 2nd team but probably with more enthusiasm than skill! My passions, apart from tennis and HWLTC, are gardening and travelling.

STUART MCTIERNAN

Committee member

Inspired by my son, a junior here since the age of 5, I joined the Club a couple of years ago. Joining was the best decision I've made; tennis and the Club are now such an important part of our family life. I now get involved a lot in running family social on Sundays and fun tournaments.

MIKE ORDISH

Committee member

I've been a member of the Club for about 25 years and plays tennis every week. I'm a general member of the committee and get involved in various activities such as sand-brushing the courts, helping with open days and marketing, and other activities to help recruit new members.

SIMON GAUNT

Men's Captain & c. member

ROGER SIMMONS

Committee member

GARY ITALIAANDER

Committee member

Other officers

President: Heather Bickerton (Watch video)

Vice Presidents: Barrie Archer, June Copplestone, Hilary Jelly, Carole Wood

Match Secretary: Kevin Taylor
Honorary Auditor: Steve Dolden

Bar Committee

These members serve on the Club's bar during club social tennis nights and socials.

Chairmans: Mark Copplestone, Richard Hardware

​Steve Dolden, Richard Hardware, Sheila Lynch, Pat McCauliffe, Donal O’Brien