The article highlights the heartfelt commitment of long-time members Khamsay Phommavongsa and Anne-Marie Bowden to their local tennis club in Croydon. As the club faces financial difficulties and a potential lease sale by the council, these members are rallying support to secure its future. Khamsay, a member for nearly 30 years, cherishes the club as a family-like community hub, while Anne-Marie, not only an active player for 45 years but also a former coach, notes the social benefits and relationships fostered through the club. This situation emphasizes the essential role local sports clubs play in community bonding and support.
At the beginning, I was just looking for a tennis club near me. There are no other tennis clubs near us, so accidentally, I went to look around Norbury Park.
When I had my own children, I obtained my Lawn Tennis Association coaching award and coached mini tennis for 4 to 7-year-olds. It was so popular we had queues of parents on a Friday night.
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