{"id":16831,"date":"2026-04-29T22:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16831"},"modified":"2026-04-29T23:28:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:28:52","slug":"16831","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=16831","title":{"rendered":"The Tennis Season Is on Its Way!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16830\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16830\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16830\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16830\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?fit=1353%2C247\" data-orig-size=\"1353,247\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tennis Group 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?fit=300%2C55\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?fit=860%2C157\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?resize=860%2C157\" alt=\"\" width=\"860\" height=\"157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?w=1353 1353w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?resize=300%2C55 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?resize=1024%2C187 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Tennis-Group-2.png?resize=768%2C140 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<p>Spring is in the air and the tennis season is on its way! While Wimbledon may not start until July, the tennis world really begins to get going from April.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;re excited to once again be starting our weekly sessions at the newly refurbished courts at Wenvoe sports field and we invite you to come and enjoy tennis and all the physical and mental wellbeing benefits that come with it. If you would like to try it, please join us on a Tuesday evening. No playing experience is needed, and we\u2019ll soon get you playing and enjoying this lifelong sport. If you\u2019ve any questions or concerns, please speak to Pete on 07891 828019<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday Evenings start 5pm \u2013 First one Tues 7th April 2026<\/li>\n<li>Open sessions. Join us at any time after 5pm<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for beginners or improvers age 16+ \u2013 you can borrow equipment<\/li>\n<li>The focus is on the enjoyment and the social and mental benefits of playing tennis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16844\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16844\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16844\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16844\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?fit=500%2C312\" data-orig-size=\"500,312\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wenvoe Whackers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?fit=300%2C187\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?fit=500%2C312\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16844\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?resize=500%2C312\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?w=500 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Wenvoe-Whackers.jpg?resize=300%2C187 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<p><strong>Public Booking <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Wenvoe sports field tennis courts are available to book all year round.<br \/>\n\u00a34.50 per hour per court (\u00a32.25 30 mins if you prefer)<br \/>\nScan the QR code to book online and receive your access code. You\u2019ll need to create an account<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/WenvoePark\/Booking\/BookByDate#?date=2026-04-01&amp;role=guest\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16848\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16848\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16848\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?fit=203%2C203\" data-orig-size=\"203,203\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"code 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?fit=203%2C203\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?fit=203%2C203\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16848\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?resize=203%2C203\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?w=203 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?resize=90%2C90 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-1.png?resize=75%2C75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/WenvoePark\/Booking\/BookByDate#?date=2026-04-01&amp;role=guest\">https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/WenvoePark\/Booking\/BookByDate#?date=2026-04-01&amp;role=guest<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Simple self-service facility<\/p>\n<p>Please note that equipment is not provided for public bookings<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n<p><strong>Additional Options <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Annual passes available from \u00a339. Can be used by any family member within the same house-hold. Scan the QR code to sign-up and obtain your annual pass.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16849\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-16849\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16849\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?attachment_id=16849\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?fit=203%2C202\" data-orig-size=\"203,202\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"code 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?fit=203%2C202\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?fit=203%2C202\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-16849\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?resize=203%2C202\" alt=\"\" width=\"203\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?w=203 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?resize=150%2C150 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?resize=90%2C90 90w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wenvoe.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/code-2.png?resize=75%2C75 75w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/tenniswalesinthepark\/Membership\/Join\">https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/tenniswalesinthepark\/Membership\/Join<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FREE <\/strong>family court bookings on Sunday afternoons from 3pm (Bring your own equipment)<\/p>\n<p>Annual pass for 12 months for students with a valid .ac.uk email address \u00a319.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<hr noshade=\"noshade\" size=\"5\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring is in the air and the tennis season is on its way! While Wimbledon may not start until July, the tennis world really begins to get going from April. We&#8217;re excited to once again be starting our weekly sessions at the newly refurbished courts at Wenvoe sports field and we invite you to come and enjoy tennis and all [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[433,434],"tags":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/s6cWjO-16831","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":14038,"url":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=14038","url_meta":{"origin":16831,"position":0},"title":"Update from Councillor Russell Godfrey","author":"Alan Williams","date":"14th March 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Update from your Vale of Glamorgan Councillor Russell Godfrey On the 20th January we had the induction session at the outdoor exercise equipment at Station Road Playing Fields, which was attended by our MP Alun Cairns and many members of the Wenvoe Community. 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