Ribbon cutting ceremony for Stedham's tennis courts

The new tennis court at Stedham sports field was opened earlier this month.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Sep 2016, 15:25 BST
Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:26 BST

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Enjoying the new tennis courts at Stedham sports fieldEnjoying the new tennis courts at Stedham sports field
Enjoying the new tennis courts at Stedham sports field

The opening ceremony was held by Stedham Sports Association on Wednesday, September 7.

The cutting of the ribbon was carried out by membership ticket winner Rebecca Mellotte.

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Sue Yates, the administrator for the Stedham Sports Association, said: “Many local children enjoyed the first ‘knock up’.

“A great evening was enjoyed by many villagers with a barbeque with lovely sausages, kindly donated by Martin Joy.

“Thank you to him, and to Alan Blumlein for undertaking the cooking and Lucinda Leeds for taking the photos recording the event.”

Tennis membership is available for £25 a year and guests can play for £5 an hour, or £2.50 for under 12s and OAPs.

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Any enquiries can be directed to Mog Fordham on [email protected] or 07983 976165.

Alternatively, contact Sue Yates on [email protected] or 07925 323855.

Stedham Sports Association’s method of operation is to provide buildings/facilities/open space for other charities or voluntary bodies, and children and young people, as well as the general public.

Stedham Sports Association works to promote the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilIties by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.

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