STOCKTON Heath Tennis Club are taking part in a national initiative to get more people into the sport.

As part of the Great British Tennis Weekend, the club are holding a free taster day on Saturday between 1pm and 4pm to encourage people to take up tennis.

Anyone interested is urged simply to turn up to the club, on Delphfields Lane, Appleton. No prior booking is needed in order to attend.

The club have several men’s, women’s and mixed teams taking part in the Warrington and District Tennis League as well as a variety of social events, including club tournaments and social tennis.

Club coach Ant McCarthy also runs junior squad training as well as a drop-in junior and senior coaching sessions every Saturday morning.