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Billingshurst Tennis Club: Unveiling new street art practice wall
Billingshurst Tennis Club celebrates the formal opening of its Street Art practice wall
The new street art mural on the Billingshurst Tennis Club practice wall was formally opened on Thursday 29th July by the talented young winning local designer Finley, and representatives from the two lead sponsors –Billlingshurst Lion’s Club and Henry Adams.
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Chair of Billingshurst Lion’s Club Community Services, Joan Bobker, said, “When we were approached it was clear this was just the kind of local project the Lions Club are keen to support and when put to the committee it was approved unanimously and I am delighted to see the end result.”
Gareth Overton, Head of Residential Sales at Henry Adams added, “Supporting our local communities is always important to us at Henry Adams and this project is exceptionally inspiring – Billingshurst Tennis Club has brought together young designers and a unique charity to create a dynamic and fun artwork.”
The street art painting was done by Sarah Gillings and her team from south-east based charity U CAN SPRAY who specialize in Street Art. The charity inspires and engages young people from all backgrounds through artistic spray painting. They particularly focus on marginalised and disadvantaged children who are often not in education and who have challenging situations to deal with.
Richard Cordy, Chair of Billingshurst Tennis Club, said, “We are very appreciative that this was all made possible by the generous contributions from both our club members and the following local organisations within the village: Goring Rd Carpets, Fowlers, The Kings Head, Meadows Wellbeing, Yomdel, Little Bean Café, and our two lead sponsors who we were fortunate enough to have substantially underpinning our fundraising efforts –Billingshurst Lions Club and Henry Adams Estate Agents.“
Billingshurst Tennis Club is Tennis Sussex Club of the Year and now has over 260 members. There are four floodlit courts where members of all ages play social and competitive matches with new joiners always welcome. The fourth court can also be booked by the public on a pay as you go basis. For more information, visit clubspark.lta.org.uk/ billingshursttennisclub or visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/BillingshurstTC Phil Beicken, Billingshurst Tennis Club
Ribbon Cutting. Left to right: Joan Bobker (Lion’s Club Community Services), Finley (Artist), Gareth Overton (Henry Adams) and Richard Cordy (Chair of Billingshurst Tennis Club). Photo: Sophia Beicken
