Following Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement that from Wednesday: “you can play sports, but only with members of your own households,” Sunderland residents heading to local parks may be surprised to find sports some facilities remain locked up. Sunderland council have said facilities such as tennis courts, football pitches, and […]
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British visually impaired tennis stars grace North East championships
Members of the Great Britain team that competed in the International Blind Tennis Tournament last week were in action again in Newcastle. David Deas, Nikhil Nair and Wendy Glasper all played in the North East Visually Impaired Tennis Championships at the weekend, fresh from the international championships in Spain. “I’m […]
Newcastle gears up for visually impaired tennis tournament
The Northumberland Club in Newcastle plays host to the North East Visually Impaired Tennis Championships this weekend. The event has been organised by Graeme Manwell, Chairman of the North East Visually Impaired Tennis Club (NEVITC). “It’s life changing for some players and an important social activity as well,” said Manwell. […]