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Now that’s commitment! Wednesday 3 December was a special one at the Tennis Centre as we celebrated Milly’s 16th birthday — and what better way to mark it than with a 7am tennis lesson? Bright, early, and full of focus, Milly still turned up for her session with Eb, showing exactly why her dedication on court is so impressive. Birthday or not,...
Read MoreThis week at the Tennis Centre, Esme and Marty took on a brand-new challenge: learning how to logo newly strung rackets – and they absolutely smashed it! Watching them at work was a joy. Both were completely locked in, concentrating hard, handling each racket with the seriousness of surgeons performing delicate operations. Precision, focus and...
Read MoreLast week, two more barrels were collected as part of our ongoing partnership with Tennis Foundation Ghana, including: 🏸 Rackets: 32 👕 Items of clothing: 227 🎾 Balls: 1,360 🎒 Bags: 13 👟 Trainers: 15 ➕ Plus a net, a ball basket, and some fitness equipment! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated — your generosity makes a real...
Read MoreThere’s nothing quite like new racket day, and Alex was absolutely buzzing as he stepped on court with his brand new VÖLKL racket — complete with the unmistakable “new racket happy face”! 😄 As if that wasn’t enough, Alex also claimed an early victory off the court… yes, that is a Christmas jumper! 🎄 The prize for the first festive jumper of...
Read MoreWe’re feeling incredibly grateful this week thanks to Seb Kay and his family business, Screen Machine, who have generously donated an amazing haul to support our Ghana fundraising! A special shoutout also goes to Stella for kindly dropping off the donation. Thanks to their generosity, our barrels are now full and ready to be sent to Ghana —...
Read MoreBig milestone alert at the Tennis Centre! Esme has officially broken her first ever string — and there’s only one reason that happens… she’s been hitting BIG! Breaking a string is a rite of passage in tennis and a great sign of growing power, confidence and commitment on court. It’s been brilliant to see Esme playing with such energy and belief,...
Read MoreWe were so happy to welcome Lea McClean to the Centre last week! Lea is a school friend of Eb, and it’s always a joy to watch them on court together. Their sessions are part workout, part catch-up, and 100% fun! Whether they’re rallying, practicing skills, or just enjoying some laughs, their energy and friendship light up the
Read MoreSaturdays at the Tennis Centre are always full of energy, laughter, and great tennis — and this week was no exception! One lovely family joined us for their weekly Saturday session, spending quality time together while learning, playing, and enjoying every moment on court. ❤️ Tennis is the perfect way for families to stay active, have fun...
Read MoreThe start of a new school year is the perfect time to get back into routines — both in and out of the classroom. And what better way to help kids thrive than with tennis? Tennis isn’t just about hitting balls. It’s a sport that builds confidence, boosts fitness, sharpens focus, and can even help children perform better at school.
Read MoreThis week Esme and Marty stepped up to repair our ball collectors, making sure everything is ready for everyone to enjoy on court. It’s small acts like this that make a big difference and keep our Centre running smoothly. A huge thank you to both of them for their help – we couldn’t do it without our amazing players and friends who pitch in...
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