Kid’s stuff | APRIL 2015
The future of tennis in Henfield
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his time last year, Henfield Tennis Club were waiting to hear whether they had been successful in their funding request to build a new tennis pavilion. Twelve months on, the new pavilion is nearing completion and a new and exciting era for the Club is about to begin! Construction work started in December 2014, with most of the work being carried out by member and Chartered Surveyor Paul Carne, supported by local sub-contractors, suppliers and other members. As well as a much bigger surface area, the new building will feature: French windows through which members can watch the action on all courts in comfort; heating; Wi-Fi; a modern fitted kitchen with breakfast bar, oven and dishwasher; a meeting room; changing room and toilet; and a disabled access toilet. Outside the
pavilion there will be a landscaped garden area as well as a paved access path. Both the pavilion and the garden will be secured by fencing. The pavilion was funded by a £50k grant from the Lottery Fund, a £20k grant from Horsham District Council (from the Parsonage Farm Development) and £25k of the Club’s own money. Maintenance and running costs will be paid for out of membership fees, and the committee are exploring options for renting out the pavilion when members are not using it. “Tennis is a hugely social sport,” said Digby Stephenson, Chairman of Henfield Tennis Club. “Our new pavilion will enable the Club to offer its members a warm, comfortable and welcoming meeting place in which to socialise, both formally and informally.”
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