EVESHAM ROWING Club Tennis Section has appointed Vale Tennis - headed up by Pershore-based Simon Corbishley who holds the LTA Club Coach (CCA) qualification - to run all coaching at the club.

The coaching brief is to cover tennis at all levels from complete beginners to regional standard with special emphasis on working with schools in the Evesham area and developing the junior section of the club.

Junior coaching takes place every Saturday morning and is divided into the sessions, based on age and ability.

The club also offers adult group coaching on Thursday mornings and private lessons can be arranged.

Club captain, Alice Hubbard, said: "We are very pleased to have Simon on board and believe he has a lot to offer the club and the local community in building on the strong section here."

She stressed: "We aim to make tennis available and attractive to as wide a range of people as possible."

More information on coaching is available by ringing 07940 916146 or to join the club telephone 01386 446131 (evenings).

Evesham Rowing Club also offers rowing and squash and welcomes new members to inspect their sporting activities on offer.