JUNIOR tennis coaching will take place at Hovingham Tennis Club over the half-term holiday.

Sessions are open to children aged five to 10, Monday to Thursday, from 2pm to 3pm, and Friday, from 10am to 11am, and 11 to 16 year-olds on Monday to Thursday, from 3pm to 4pm and Friday, from 11am to noon.

Coaching will be provided by Mark Franklin, a British Lawn Tennis Association level three coach.

Murray Stewart, chairman of the tennis club, said: "Rackets can be provided and previous tennis experience is not needed.

"The aim is to encourage youngsters to play and enjoy tennis."

The coaching has been subsidised by the Yorkshire Lawn Tennis Association at £3 per hour.

For an application form and further details, phone Murray Stewart on 01653 628741 or email murray@murraystewart.co.uk