1903 |
Northern part of Mapperley Hall estate released for building. |
1904 |
Future site of club acquired by John Dane Player (cigarette manufacturer). |
by 1912 |
Four grass courts and pavilion used by Mapperley Hall Croquet Club. |
1923 |
MPTC formed by enthusiasts led by Charles Sanderson and Arthur G. Dickins. Two courts. |
1925 |
Land sold to James H. Shipstone (brewer). |
by 1932 |
Private court acquired for club. |
1932 |
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1937 |
Good quality hard court laid, cost £500. |
1939 |
War starts, club stays open, used by servicemen stationed nearby. |
1946 |
Men's and ladies' teams entered in 'temporary' post-war leagues. Influx of members from defunct Victoria LTC, thanks to Jack Britton. |
1947 |
Full Notts leagues restart, MPTC play as Victoria until 1949. |
1948 |
Robert Pullman becomes hon. secretary, held office till 1972. |
1950 |
Ownership of club secured, thanks to president, S. J. Browne. |
1952 |
Men's team runners-up in Division 1. |
1954 |
Fourth court acquired. |
1955 |
Membership rises to 91 when 28 join from defunct Clumber LTC. |
1961 |
Team entered in new Mixed League. |
1980 |
First all-weather courts laid. |
1984 |
Record high of 257 members. |
1993 |
Club newsletter, The Racketeer launched. |
1994 |
New clubhouse opened by Jack Britton. |
1998 |
Floodlights on courts 1 and 2 'opened' by Jeremy Bates. |
1999 |
First club website launched. |
2010 |
Floodlights installed on courts 3 and 4. |
2011 |
Winter and summer Men’s 1st teams runners-up in Division 1. |
2012 |
Winter Men’s 1st team again runners-up in Division 1. Men’s team entered in Derby Area League, finish as champions of Division 6. |
2013 |
Following £50.000 grant from Sport England, new and renewed facilities, including mini court, opened in big event featuring Danny Sapsford and Miles Maclagan. |
2014 |
Cynthia Lindo named Volunteer of the Year at Notts LTA Awards Night. Men's B team moved to Short Format League. |
2017 |
Derby Area League team in Division 1 after fifth succesive promotion. Cardio tennis started. |
2018 |
Episode of TV quiz show Eggheads featuring our team (Creative Deuces) filmed in Glasgow. Broadcast in June 2020. |
2019 |
Pickleball introduced. |