Northallerton first tennis team lose at home to Boston Spa
There were some really tight games, but the visitors had the edge.
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After too many weeks of windy weather, we were blessed with blazing sunshine and calm conditions on Thursday evening when we ran a free pickleball session on our courts that now benefit from permanent bright yellow lines.
We were pleased to welcome some new faces along with others who had enjoyed our previous open court sessions that ended at the end of June.
Some tennis members also took the opportunity to have a go at the game, and everyone enjoyed the evening.
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