Author Archives: Rebecca

NI Stars light up WTA world wide campaign

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Rebecca

What do Northern Ireland’s stars Rory McIlroy and Nadine Coyle have in common? They both feature in a global marketing campaign for the worlds largest female sport, tennis. The world number one golfer and the former Girls Aloud singer feature … Continue reading →

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5,4,3,2,1 London 2012 Games, here they come!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Rebecca

Well, the excitement is building. For tennis fans, the usual sadness of saying goodbye to The Championships was relieved this year with the reality that the Olympic Games would be returning to the hallowed lawns of SW19 just 20 days … Continue reading →

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Surreal success for Scottish star

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Rebecca

Am I still dreaming, floating on a cloud high above the skies? Did I witness a British man win a Wimbledon semi final? For years I have sat at the edge of my sofa, shielded my face behind a cushion, … Continue reading →

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T on the lawn

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Rebecca

Wimbledon is the epitome of the English Summer, both in the sporting and social calendars. The move from the continental clay of Paris to the green grass of the All England Club is welcomed and celebrated with British hospitality in … Continue reading →

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Monica to take centre stage at 2012 French Open Final

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Rebecca

Woo hoo! I received two pieces of good news this week. One which I can’t reveal just yet and the other concerning Miss Monica Seles. The three time winner of the French Open championships will present the winner and runner … Continue reading →

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Dear Belfast Telegraph…

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Rebecca

The equal pay argument is always a contentious issue but Kevin Myer’s article in yesterday’s Belfast Telegraph has fuelled the following response which I have emailed to the editor of the newspaper: Dear Editor, When flicking through yesterday’s Belfast Telegraph (Friday … Continue reading →

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Melbourne Courture 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Rebecca

The fashion police have been out in Melbourne tracking the outfits on court and reserving judgement for the LTB Fabulous Frock Awards. With the ladies draw wide open for the a Daphne Akhurst Trophy, the same could be said for … Continue reading →

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Christmas tree with a tennis twist!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Rebecca

I was walking through the streets of Belfast recently when a little festive tree in a shop window took my attention. It was made entirely out of books! Yes, stacked high in different directions on top of each other and … Continue reading →

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Fairytale of New York (& other cities)

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Rebecca

Once upon a time, in a far away land, a little girl grew up in a small village near the Black Sea on the edge of Russia. One day, when she was four years old she was introduced to a … Continue reading →

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Red Letter Day

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Rebecca

It’s not every day you get to meet someone who has your dream job. John Inverdale has presented ‘Today at Wimbledon’ for the past 13 years, deliberating over the days play on the hallowed lawns with the likes of Boris … Continue reading →

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