BELBROUGHTON Tennis Club hopes to encourage the next generation of tennis stars with a new course starting in April.

The club is launching its six-week 'Tennis for Kids' classes from April 23, as part of a national Lawn Tennis Association initiative.

The scheme, which is now in it's third year, aims to introduce children to tennis and is available for children aged between four years and 11.

Children with little or no tennis experience are also encouraged to sign up.

A fully-qualified LTA coach will show youngsters the ropes, while children will also receive a personalised t-shirt and racket and ball set.

Anyone interested in the course, which costs £25, can email mel@inspire2coach.co.uk or book online at tennisforkids.uk/I2CBB.