Delight at revamp for Wall Heath Tennis Club

Wall Heath Tennis Club, off Enville Road, has undergone a complete transformation over the last five years.

Starting with a new clubhouse in 2015 and a disabled access pathway in 2017, the club has now had all four courts resurfaced thanks to a £25,000 grant from Sport England and £18,000 from Ibstock Enovert.

After the courts had begun to deteriorate to an unacceptable playing standard the club’s committee realised that without new courts the club could potentially fold.

With so many people using the facility including long-standing and new members, children attending coaching and holiday camps, LTA Tennis For Kids, local schools and other competing clubs, committee members began to look at how the club could be saved.

Also making use of the facilities were Dudley Age UK participants and patients from Bushey Fields, and the venue was used for mental health fundraising events.

With its strong support of tennis for all in the community, the club applied to Sport England and Ibstock Enovert for grants and was successful.

Adrian Hyde, chairman and head coach at Wall Heath Tennis Club, said: “This marks a new era for the club in which it can confidently build on the successes of recent and past years.

“I would like to pay tribute to those on the committee who have worked tirelessly to make this happen and to the above mentioned people and groups.

“They have all helped create a legacy for the community in which everyone is welcome to enjoy the game of tennis and its associated benefits of health, social interaction, competition and just having fun.”

For more information, visit www.wallheathtennisclub.co.uk.