Newport ladies tennis 1954.
Clearly a special occasion at Newport Tennis Club for these members c. 1900.
Newport Tennis Club coaching sessions c. 2000.
The Braes and Big Rock possibly on the boating club's regatta day.
A description of and explanation of the background to the Leng Cup and the Memorial Cup. These are the cups competed for by Wormit Boating Club.
Newport Boating Club Commodore's Cup, also known as the Leng Cup. Presented to Newport Boating Club by John Leng in 1891. With the demise of Newport Boating Club it is now in the care of Wormit Boating Club. (Wrongly labelled in photograph.)
Wormit Boating Club Memorial Cup. Subscriptions from members allowed the purchase of the cup in 1948 to commemorate the sixteen members of the club lost during World War II. It is awarded as an annual club series trophy. (Wrongly labelled on photographs.)
The Swimming Medallion The swimming medallion was presented to the swimming club by John Berry, President 1857-58. Mr Arthur Lees of Freuchie was the last man to win the medallion in 1928, and he returned it to the Berry family in 1988.
This gavel was made by Alistair Monro of Monifieth from the wood of the laburnum tree planted at Woodhaven in 1944 to commemorate a visit by King Haakon of Norway that year. The Norwegian Airforce 333 Squadron was stationed at Woodhaven during the war. It was given to Wormit Boating Club for use by the ...
The Swimming Cup This was presented to Newport Swimming Club in 1928 by Stewart Ramsay, a goldsmith in Dundee who was also very involved in Newport Boating Club. The cup was only competed for once, in 1928, and was won by Agnes Milne, later Mrs Holman of Kinbrae.
Clock presented by Newport Quoting Club to Joseph Keay (newsagent at pier) in 1914.
A very early view of Newport Bowling Club.
Lovely clear view of the members of Newport Bowling Club in 1930s. This is the old clubhouse but with extensions to the sides.
Photograph shows Wormit Bowling Club opening of the green 1984.
Tea ladies at Wormit Bowling Club, probably in early 1950s. They are shown on steps of old clubhouse. Back L-R: Mrs McQuistan, Mrs Whiteford. Front L-R: Mrs Mathieson, Mrs Clark.
Seacraig Tennis Club East Newport. This was the other Newport Tennis Club! Early in the 20th century they had a court laid out on land in the grounds of Seacraig House between King Street and Union Street.
Newport Tennis Club prize-giving 1972. Prizes are being presented by Dr John Berry of Tayfield. As patron of the club he very often presented prizes. Mrs Bride Berry looks on.
A group of players at Wormit Tennis Club in the early 1950s, posing outside the old clubhouse.
Woodhaven Harbour, which was the base of the Norwegian servicemen during World War II, is now the centre of leisure sailing and the home of Wormit Boating Club.
The photograph shows a match in progress at the Newport Quoiting Club in 1913.
This postcard was taken from Victoria Park and shows Newport tennis courts and the view across East Newport to Dundee.
This postcard is a view of Newport taken from Wormit Boating Club, Woodhaven, possibly around 1970.
A large crowd of spectators, all in their finery, at Wormit Tennis Club possibly around 1910. An equally large crowd looks on from the road above. I don't suppose we will ever know what the occasion might be.
Group of players on the balcony of the new Wormit tennis pavilion which was opened in 1961.