Rutland Tennis Academy in Uppingham is an active local tennis club that meets regularly on the courts at Uppingham Community College.

The club started 5 years ago when a group of locals responded to a 'learn to play tennis' initiative and there's still a core of those first individuals running what is now an LTA-affiliated tennis club.

RTA-Uppingham now runs weekly training sessions with a professional coach, twice-weekly social tennis sessions among members, and competitive matches against other clubs. Actively looking for new members – whether it's just individuals wanting to learn to play tennis, someone returning to tennis after a lay-off, or someone already playing regularly – RTA welcomes players aged 12 and over.

Club spokesman Andrew James said: "We'd love to grow the club with more members from Uppingham and the surrounding villages.Tennis is very social, plus it's a great way to keep active, and if you develop a competitive streak then we have teams in several leagues."

The club has an Annual Adult Membership, Annual Junior Membership (12-18) and Annual Student Membership (students 18-21), but anyone is invited to attend a free coaching session and a social tennis session by appointment, before joining.

If you're interested in coming along for a taster session email: [email protected] or if you simply want to learn more or join, visit: www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/RutlandTennisAcademyUppingham