Well they said “build it and they will come” – and they did, all 150 of them!.  The evening was themed to suit Peter O’Day’s (POD’s) 30 Years as Groundskeeper at Cottesloe Tennis Club – and they dressed accordingly !

Some of the stars spotted on the night included John McEnroe (Peter Dyson), ABBA (David and Georgia Culley), Mr Sparkle (Laurence Pace) and many many more who went to a huge effort for the night including the surprise appearance of guest band “ABBAsolutely not ABBA”.

A thank you to all the people who supplied pictures from 1979 for the presentation, and a big NO NO to the person with the sleight of hand who removed Rambo George (pennants organiser) and darling Dave’s (our tennis coach) photos, we worry about you.

The food was superb with thanks to Zanders catering, Scarborough Beach www.zanders.com.au, please go and have a meal there sometime.

To all the helpers and guests Cottesloe Tennis Club thanks you for your social input as well as your tennis.  We are a great fun Club because of all of you and what you put in.

EDITORS NOTE:  POD was heard to state after the event “that night was better than my wedding night” – when his wife Ivana heard this she replied …  ”I agree! ”

PHOTOS from the night

Paul spent time with the kids through the morning and then stepped up as an honorary member of our State League team to play doubles with club coach David Culley.

A few photos are shown below.  Paul will be about the Club over the coming few weeks during his stay in Perth.

Much thanks to Paul for spending time with the kids and for showing David Culley that he can play doubles on the forehand side too!

Paul McNamee and some of the Junior Club

Paul McNamee on court with the Junior Club

Paul and David playing doubles for Cott

Swing table