Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society has teamed up with Sportworks, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and the National Lottery Community Fund to offer weekly activity sessions aimed at members of our local community aged 50+ who are battling isolation.

Starting on Friday 8th September, we offer a mix of general exercise and dedicated tennis coaching, followed by an hour of peaceful comtemplation in the neighbouring Birmingham Botanical Gardens to promote mental health and wellbeing. 

Anyone aged 50+ and living on their own is welcome to get involved. The sessions run weekly during term time. Please contact Neil Glasspool on ealtssecretary@gmail.com for further information and to book your place.

Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society is the oldest surviving lawn tennis club in the world. Founded in 1860, we are friendly, sociable club located in the heart of Edgbaston overlooking Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Awarded Warwickshire LTA Tennis Club of the Year 2022, we encourage participation at all levels and aim to be a force for good in our local community.

SportWorks is an award winning social enterprise who, in 2022, supported over 8,200 individuals aged 7 months-102 years, to improve health, gain qualifications and move into sustainable employment or further training. Our team passionately believes in the power sport has to effect positive social change, and in its ability to enrich the lives of individuals and entire communities. Since 2009 we’ve been designing and delivering award winning programmes which change lives. Through our diverse programmes, our work addresses health inequalities and contributes towards a healthier, more active nation.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens is the green heart of Birmingham, offering a uniquely biodiverse natural environment. It is one of the UK’s most significant historic Botanic Gardens which has remarkably remained intact since 1829. The Gardens offers something for everyone. With over 7000 plants to explore in our 4 Victorian Glasshouses and exciting outdoor Gardens including two Alpine Gardens, the Japanese Garden showcasing the National Bonsai Collection, a Pinetum, the Adventure Playground, and a rolling lawn overlooking our authentic bandstand and Aviaries. 

The National Lottery Community Fund distributes over £600m a year to communities across the UK, raised by players of The National Lottery.