Chatteris St Peter’s Tennis Club welcomed over 70 of the local community for its latest Great British Tennis Weekend (GBTW) event.

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

The club’s four tennis courts were packed out on a sunny afternoon last Sunday, with two mini nets set up for youngsters.

Face painting and a free prize draw were also on offer, with t-shirts and tennis balls handed out as prizes.

Simon Grainger of Chatteris Tennis Club said: “Once again we were delighted to welcome so many visitors.

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

“Everyone joined in, including children parents and grandparents. The atmosphere was very friendly with smiling faces all day.

“It was a terrific day – thanks to all those who came along.”

The club is set to host another Great Brittish Tennis Weekend later in the summer.

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

GBTW is a nationwide ‘open days’ campaign with the aim of driving more people to play tennis by offering free opportunities to play.

• For more information, visit www.chatteristennis.com or call 01354 695014.

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)

Cambs Times: Action from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian CarterAction from Chatteris St Peters Tennis Club;s Great British Tennis Weekend. PHOTO: Ian Carter (Image: Archant)