After a five year long battle by local tennis enthusiasts and a local school, the newly refurbished Highgate Woods Tennis Courts were officially opened yesterday with the help of tennis star Jo Durie and local Liberal Democrats Lynne Featherstone and Lyn Weber.

The successful opening was the result of the long-running joint campaign between Highgate Woods School and the Highgate Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club committee, led by Tennis Secretary Steven Reynolds and Club Treasurer Nick Harvey.

Lynne Featherstone MP comments:

“What a glorious day to celebrate the grand opening of these beautifully renovated tennis court.

“It’s great to see that five years worth of energy and commitment by Steven Reynolds, Nick Harvey, the tennis club committee and Councillor Lyn Weber has come together in such a fantastic local asset where residents and Highgate Wood students can play happily ever after. Well done all!”