A community tennis club in Wistaston is celebrating after smashing a £15,000 Crowdfunder target to help resurface its courts — unlocking vital match funding from Sport England.
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club has now secured the full £15,000 funding contribution needed to resurface its two courts at its Church Lane site.
The club, founded in 1977 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, has grown into a thriving community hub with around 100 members playing regularly on its two floodlit courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre.
Club officials say resurfacing work will ensure a modern and safe playing surface for members and wider community.
The successful fundraising campaign was supported by several local businesses, including Poole Alcock Solicitors, Tailored Kitchens, Proff Heating, Portcullis Electrical, Ensure Safety and Training, Crave Coffee, and Grand Construction.
Buoyed by the strong backing from the community, the club has now increased its overall fundraising goal to £42,000.
Reaching that figure would allow the entire courts improvement project to be completed without dipping into the club’s limited reserves.
A tennis club spokesperson said: “We are incredibly grateful to the sponsors and supporters who have helped us get this far.
“Their support has allowed us to begin improving the area and start creating something really special for our community.
“Any additional funds we raise will help us replace damaged fencing, make further improvements and expand what we can offer to create even more opportunities for everyone to get involved.”
To support the appeal, visit the club’s Crowdfunder page.
The club is also planning to introduce a new pay-and-play scheme to widen access to non-members and encourage more local residents to try the sport.
Supporters are being invited to a Community Tennis Day at the club on Church Lane in Wistaston on Saturday March 14th from 9.30am to midday.
The family-friendly event will include tennis games, a One Point Slam challenge against club members, a raffle with prizes and a cake sale to support the next stage of the project.
For further information, phone George Raiswell on 07552 789492, or visit the club’s Facebook page or Instagram
(Story by Jonathan White)
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