AS the nation gears up for Wimbledon, you can try tennis for free at Newport’s Allt-yr-yn Lawn Tennis Club next week.

The club, situated at Allt-Yr-Yn Road in Newport, is staging a Great British Tennis Weekend event offering free tennis taster sessions to everyone on Sunday, June 14, from 10am to 3pm.

Head coach Phil Thomas says: “This is a great opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to come to Newport's premier tennis club, sample the fantastic facilities and try tennis for free.

“There is something for everyone ranging from free coaching for children aged four to 12 and teenagers as well as family sessions, cardio tennis and fun games where you beat the pros and win prizes.”

The timetable for the day is as follows: 10am-11am – family time; 11am-12pm mini tennis (ages 4-12); 11am-12pm – cardio tennis (play tennis to music and burn off some calories); 12-1pm – free play; 1pm-2pm – adult coaching; 1pm-2pm – beat the pros and win prizes; 2pm-3pm – exhibition match.

There will also be a BBQ from midday and the bar will be open.

On the day there will be significant discounted membership offers for children, adults, couples and families.

Information on the event or the club’s junior summer camp is available from Thomas on 07769255529, via email (philthomas1975@gmail.com) or online at cIubspark.lta.org.uk.