Impressive new £45,000 clubhouse opened at Derbyshire Dales tennis club
Ashbourne Tennis Club (ATC) has invested in the impressive facility in a bid to help attract more members to the popular club situated adjacent to Peak Gateway in the town.
And during a ceremony on Sunday the ribbon was cut on the new sporting HQ - with guests eager to inspect its enticing modern interior.
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Hide AdAndy Bailey, who is chairman of ATC, said: "We're delighted to provide this wonderful new clubhouse for our members to enjoy.
"We believe it's something that we can all be proud of and is a real statement that Ashbourne tennis is on the up.
"We will be using it to help support regular events, matches and coaching sessions. Members can use it at their leisure as a fantastic space to relax, view matches or simply refresh with a hot drink."
With a changing room; large bi-fold doors which concertina back to provide cross court viewing of matches; modern lighting; a kitchen area and seating the new clubhouse is the latest chapter in a recent upswing for the club.
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Hide AdIn 2013 ATC put itself firmly on the map with a move from Ashbourne rec when three new courts were opened and a smaller wooden clubhouse built.
A fourth court followed shortly after as well as a surge in members.
Mr Bailey added: "We hope this latest addition to our club will encourage anyone who is thinking of taking up or getting back into tennis to come along and see the fantastic facilities we have on offer here at Ashbourne."
Constructed by Roundpeg Outdoor Buildings - the 4.8m x 8m building is also fronted by a new modern paved area.
For more information about Ashbourne Tennis Club visit https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/ashbournetennisclub
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