Tain tennis club members serve up fundraising day treat in aid of Ukraine appeal

Members of an Easter Ross tennis club raised over £1800 in support of the Ukraine appeal after holding a charity fundraising day.

Tain Lawn Tennis Club committee members came together with idea of combining doubles coaching sessions with a raffle, auction and a series of classic tennis games in a bid to raise funds for the Red Cross DEC appeal for Ukraine.

The afternoon, on Sunday, March 27, began with a doubles coaching session hosted by head coach Scott Fraser. This was followed by a selection of fun games by the courtside.

A simple lunch of toasties and salad was provided for those in attendance, before several high value items were put under the hammer in an auction. David Whiteford served as auctioneer.

This was followed by a raffle, with an "enormous" amount of prizes on offer, all generously donated by local businesses.

Organisers hailed the day as a great success, citing the amazing effort of their committee who pulled the event together in just under a week.

Joanie Whiteford, who is also Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty, said: "We are delighted to try to help the innocent citizens of Ukraine whose lives have been shattered. Their homes and cities have been ruined and families dispersed.

"We cannot imagine the suffering they continue to endure whether remaining in their ruined cities with limited food, water and medicines or fleeing to lands unknown."

The club are also holding a silent auction for a made-to-measure kilt from Campbell's of Beauly.

The closing date for bids is April 8 at 3pm. More information can be found on the club's Facebook page.

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