SKIPTON MP Julian Smith last week visited Skipton Tennis Centre to meet with Adam Cox, director of tennis, and hear about the exciting development of the club.

Mr Smith was given a tour of the facilities and heard from Mr Cox about how the club was started, and also the club’s recent success, having been awarded the Northern and National Club of the Year at the 2018 British Tennis Awards.

Mr Smith also heard that the club is currently bidding for funds to the Lawn Tennis Association to provide four indoor courts.

He said: "It was a pleasure to visit Skipton Tennis Centre and meet Adam. I was delighted to hear about the recent and continuing success of the club, and was inspired by Adam’s energy, vision and commitment to the club."