TAVISTOCK Squash Club is due to start major refurbishment works which will transform the facilities into a modern, attractive, sports club that it says the town can be proud of.

The club was among 148 local sports projects to recently secure a share of £10 million of National Lottery funding from Sport England's Inspired Facilities fund after submitting a successful application on the first attempt.

As a result the club will receive £65,000 of National Lottery funding to upgrade the facilities, which have seen little significant expenditure since it was built in 1978.

Club chairman, Simon Powell, said: We are delighted to have secured this investment, which we hope will encourage more people to take up squash and racketball, with particular emphasis on younger people, who can keep this facility going for many more years to come. Once complete, we will provide structured coaching for all abilities.'

'The improvements are designed to make the club more modern and appeal to a wider range of players. They include state of the art changing facilities, clean renewable energy provision from solar panels and external cladding to improve thermal efficiency.

'The work is expected to take a few weeks with minimal disruption to players. All the improvements will ensure the club has the best facilities of this type in the area and guarantee membership fees remain extremely competitive.'