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Thanks to a grant from the Foundation for Sports and the Arts, it has been possible to re-surface all eight tennis courts used by the Phoenix Tennis Club at the Colchester Institute Sports Ground in Spring Lane, Colchester. The Foundation is a charitable trust set up by the football pools companies to provide funds for sports and the arts.

The picture shows the opening of the new courts by Mr Les Lamb and Mrs Maureen Barton, two founder members of Phoenix, with the current Chairman, Mr David Jones, looking on. The opening ceremony was followed by an American tournament in aid of the St Helena Hospice.

The application for funds was made jointly by the Club and the Colchester Institute, the owners of the courts, and was endorsed by Colchester Borough Council and Colchester Sports Council. The grant, together with additional monies provided by Phoenix and the Colchester Institute, made up the total sum. The work was carried out by Essex Tennis Courts Ltd.

David Jones, Chairman of Phoenix Tennis Club and the Colchester and District Tennis League, believes that the improved courts are a valuable acquisition for tennis in Colchester. He feels that the Club has been successful in its application because of the range of activities that it offers. This includes social events, a junior coaching programme, individual and American competitions, and the participation by ten teams teams in the Colchester and District and Friendly tennis leagues.

With the improved facilities, Phoenix is able to expand its membership. Any interested adult players with experience who would like more information should contact the Club secretary by email.