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Sandwich Lawn Tennis Club serves up its great new clubhouse

Sandwich Lawn Tennis Club opened its brand new doors to the public on Monday in a bid to recruit more members.

After 102 years of waiting, the club in Sandown Road finally has a new clubhouse.

The eco-friendly building was designed by club member Lloyd Daniels, constructed by local craftsmen and funded through special events, generous donations from members as well as grants from the Kent County Council Sports Development Unit and the Lawn Tennis Association.

Amanda Ceschi cuts the riboon to declare the clubhouse open with help from club chairman Stuart Bennett
Amanda Ceschi cuts the riboon to declare the clubhouse open with help from club chairman Stuart Bennett
Club chairman Stuart Bennett thanks project manager Lloyd Daniels
Club chairman Stuart Bennett thanks project manager Lloyd Daniels

To mark its opening, the club hosted an afternoon of free tennis on Bank Holiday Monday.

Club chairman Stuart Bennett said: “I don’t think it could have gone any better.

“Of the course, the weather was perfect. We had a fantastic turnout from members and the public keen to try out their game. “We had two coaches here all day who ran coaching for juniors and adults, who all had a great time.

The inside of the new clubhouse in Sandwich
The inside of the new clubhouse in Sandwich

“The clubhouse was full of guests enjoying the barbecue spilling out onto our patio and lawn full of chairs.

“We received many inquiries on new membership, and the level of interest in junior coaching from that day alone has ensured this is top priority to now get this established for our community.”

Ros Daniels toasts the new facilities
Ros Daniels toasts the new facilities

Sandwich Lawn Tennis Club is a friendly club with players of all abilities and ages offering a range of social and competitive tennis, coaching and social events. It has three all-weather courts available for use by members all year.

New members are warmly welcomed, with membership ranging from £25 for students and juniors to £205 for a full year of family membership. Information can be found at sandwichtennis.net

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