Rutherglen Reformer

Club’s many happy returns with Judy

- Kenny Smith

Kirkhill Tennis Club celebrated their centenary on Monday afternoon with a very special birthday guest – tennis coach Judy Murray. The accomplish­ed coach and mother of 2013 Wimbledon winner and world number five Andy was in Cambuslang to help the club celebrate its centenary. She gave a coaching session to the club’s young players, who all enjoyed the experience.

Kirkhill Tennis Club were joined by a special guest at their coaching session on Monday - Judy Murray!

The mum of 2013 Wimbledon champ Andy Murray was a surprise visitor to the club, which is marking its 100th birthday this year, delighting the children present.

Kirkhill president Jackie Clark had arranged the hush-hush visit, as part of the club’s 100th birthday celebratio­ns, which was kept quiet to ensure the youngsters had a welcome surprise.

And the former Strictly Come Dancing contestant was given a rapturous reception when she arrived, spending around an hourand-a-half at the club on Whitefield Avenue.

Jackie said: “The kids were there at 4pm, so they were really excited when Judy arrived - they all went hyper!

“Judy came in and had a wee chat with them, and did a of of her new programme with them, Miss-Hits, which is part of her campaign to get more girls playing tennis.

“She then had a hitabout with some of the younger ones, who really loved it.

“We had almost 30 kids there, which was fantastic, and there was a

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Judy Murray passes on hints and tips
Leading by example Judy Murray passes on hints and tips
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Kirkhill Tennis Club are marking their 100th birthday in 2015
happy returns Kirkhill Tennis Club are marking their 100th birthday in 2015
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The Miss-Hits at Kirkhill
What a racket The Miss-Hits at Kirkhill

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