A plucky tennis coach from Hull has completed what is thought to be the world’s longest match after completing a gruelling 24-hour tennis marathon.
Pete Bridgewater (30) of Summergangs Road undertook the challenge at Cherry Burton Tennis Club in order to raise funds for Sport Relief along with 12 of his friends, who each agreed to play a two-hour slot.
Members of Cherry Burton Tennis Club are celebrating today (Sunday) following the opening of the Club’s newly refurbished courts. An event to mark the official unveiling of the facilities was attended by committee members, parish councillors and club members who all enjoyed coaching sessions, a barbecue and a visit from Graham Stuart MP, who performed the opening. Committee member Tony Baker has been in charge of fundraising for the resurfacing…
Graham Stuart is pleased to be the guest of honour at the Cherry Burton Tennis Club open day on Sunday 26th July to celebrate the recent redevelopment of the courts. “I am looking forward to championing a great local organisation”, said Mr Stuart, the MP for Beverley and Holderness. “This fundraising effort proves that with members who are passionate and dedicated, a small group of individuals can make a big…
Over 30 children attended the annual Award and BBQ ceremony at the Cherry Burton tennis courts. Vicky Wicks, chairperson for Cherry Burton Tennis Club, handed out medals and certificates to all the children who participated in the coaching modules this year. Morrisons provided the drinks and crisps for the children who attended. Tony Baker commented: “The coaching this year has been very successful with 38 children participating from 5 local…
Dozens of children and adults are enjoying a fantastic opportunity to develop their tennis skills this summer at Cherry Burton Tennis Club. The village club has employed professional coaching company First Serve Tennis to provide a series of high-quality coaching courses for the community, which have already attracted 35 children and 16 adults. Cherry Burton Tennis Club chairperson Vicky Wicks said: “This not only gives the children an opportunity to…