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New Wistaston tennis courts

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club to celebrate opening of new courts

By Jonathan White
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club will officially open its newly renovated tennis courts with a special community event.

The celebrations will take place on Saturday June 13th at the club’s courts on Church Lane, Wistaston.

May 27, 2026
South Cheshire retail park unveils plans for new padel courts

South Cheshire retail park unveils plans for new padel courts

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A South Cheshire retail park could soon be serving up padel tennis as its latest offering if Cheshire East Council gives the go-ahead.

An application has been submitted for five padel courts and a clubhouse on vacant land at the Grand Junction Retail Park in Crewe.

April 21, 2026
Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club crowns champions on Finals Day

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club crowns champions on Finals Day

The annual Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club (WJTC) Finals Day served up a thrilling showcase of tennis, writes Jonathan White.

Players battled it out on the club’s two courts behind Wistaston Memorial Hall & Community Centre on Church Lane.

September 16, 2025
Greatest sporting rivalries of all time: Passion, pride, and legendary battles

Greatest sporting rivalries of all time: Passion, pride, and legendary battles

Sport isn’t just about skill, stamina, and strategy; it’s about emotion.

Nowhere is that more evident than in the great rivalries that have defined eras, inspired generations, and captured the imagination of fans worldwide.

August 24, 2025
Wistaston’s Bill Heath celebrated with county tennis award

Wistaston’s Bill Heath celebrated with county tennis award

By Jonathan White
Wistaston pensioner Bill Heath has been recognised for outstanding service to tennis and his club with the “Unsung Hero of the Year 2024” award from Cheshire Tennis.

The 80-year-old is a long-time volunteer at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club and has been involved since 2002.

August 13, 2025
Padel Courts set for Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Padel Courts set for Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

An Everybody Leisure boss says plans for new padel courts in Nantwich will give more residents a chance to play the popular sport.

Everybody Health & Leisure has submitted plans to create the new courts on a disused hardstanding pitch at the Barony Sports Complex in the town.

February 8, 2025
Wistaston tennis aces win national competition at Wimbledon

Wistaston tennis aces win national competition at Wimbledon

By Jonathan White
Two tennis aces from Wistaston have triumphed at a competition at Wimbledon.

George Raiswell, 22, and Charlie Robinson, 31, from Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club, have won their Men’s Doubles Finals competition at Wimbledon

August 17, 2023
Two young Wistaston tennis aces head to Wimbledon

Two young Wistaston tennis aces head to Wimbledon

By Jonathan White
Two young tennis aces from the village of Wistaston are heading to play at Wimbledon!

George Raiswell and Charlie Robinson, from Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club, won their way to perform at the hallowed All England Lawn Tennis Club after winning a regional final.

July 8, 2023
FEATURE: Exciting summer ahead in UK tennis world

FEATURE: Exciting summer ahead in UK tennis world

There is a packed summer of UK tennis to look forward to, and the 2023 Wimbledon Championships is on the horizon.

This year’s edition will take place in July, but there is plenty of tennis to be played at grassroots and professional level before then.

March 24, 2023
Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

Two tennis clubs join forces to compete in Cheshire county league

By Jonathan White
Two tennis clubs from Wistaston and Crewe joined forces to compete in this summer’s LTA Cheshire National League.

Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club and Crewe Congregational Tennis Club combined their best male players for the first time to form a ‘Wistaston Congregational’ team.

August 18, 2022
Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Crimes on Centre Court to show at Crewe Lyceum

Producers are hoping their “Crimes on Centre Court” show will ace the audience when they serve up their performance at Crewe Lyceum Theatre next month.

Crimes on Centre Court aims to deliver a dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, along with a side of tennis on Tuesday and Wednesday September 13-14.

August 7, 2022
FEATURE: The top 4 fastest serves in men’s tennis

FEATURE: The top 4 fastest serves in men’s tennis

There will always be a place for a sliced backhand or clever drop shot in tennis circles, from the amateur ranks to the pros, because the spectacle and the skill are what make this sport so compelling to watch.

July 1, 2022
Wistaston tennis tournament held in memory of club stalwarts

Wistaston tennis tournament held in memory of club stalwarts

A new annual tennis tournament – The Wistaston Cup – was held at Wistaston Jubilee Tennis Club in memory of two club stalwarts Alan Jones and John White.

The Wistaston Cup is a round-robin format involving two teams of eight players, with four matches over four rounds.

February 12, 2022