A tennis club is inviting people with Parkinson's to join its walking tennis group.

Loddon Tennis Club, with help from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), runs the walking tennis sessions every Thursday.

The sessions, which cost £3 per person, are open to all ages and abilities, and no previous tennis experience is needed.

The club provides the equipment and an LTA-trained coach oversees the sessions, accommodating individual needs and abilities.

Richard Balfour, chairperson at Loddon Tennis Club, said: “We are delighted to announce that Loddon Tennis Club is now running a successful and well-established Parkinson's tennis programme throughout the year.

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"The session builds on the success of the recent Tennis Able campaign and we have developed a fantastic Parkinson’s programme that we are now keen to expand.

“Our sessions aim to be fun, active, and mentally stimulating, while also recognising the social importance of coming together.

"We treat each participant as an individual, although we understand that there will be many shared experiences."

The sessions are held every Thursday at Loddon's Jubilee Indoor Hall and are led by Ross Wilson, a level 3 accredited tennis coach.

The club also has the support of an experienced physiotherapist, who attends as many sessions as possible to provide guidance.

Walking tennis is played at a slower pace compared to traditional tennis, with no running or jumping allowed.

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Participants can let the ball bounce twice to give them more time to react.

This form of tennis promotes movement, focusing on coordination, balance, and cognitive functions, which can be affected by Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

Walking tennis can help reduce the risk of falls and freezing for people with Parkinson’s and is also beneficial for muscle strength and cardiovascular health.

For more information about joining a walking tennis session, contact Ross Wilson on rossewilson@btinternet.com or call 07952 596 621.