Norbury Park Lawn Tennis Club, a 136-year-old community establishment in south London, is launching a fundraising campaign to secure a long-term lease from Croydon Council. Facing the threat of land sale due to the council's financial struggles, the club aims to raise £90,000 through member donations and events. Already halfway to its goal, the club emphasizes its essential role in the community, offering programs for children, disabled individuals, and local organizations. Club Chairman Blaise Westmaas highlights the significant social and health benefits the club provides to its 150 members and the broader community.
"Norbury Tennis Park Lawn is much more than just a tennis club; it is a cornerstone of our community," said Club Chairman Blaise Westmaas.
"We have about 150 members. A number of them are retired and it allows them to get out, get exercise and be part of a community."
"The loss of the club would reverberate throughout the entire community," Blaise Westmaas stated, emphasizing the club's far-reaching positive impacts.
"As a facility, we rent our grounds and our clubhouse to a number of local organisations, impacting many facets of community life."
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