Saturday, July 04, 2009
If so, pupils in Derby are off to a good start.
Each week, dozens from Dale Primary, some as young as five, head to the nearby Derbyshire Tennis Association in Ashe Place.
They take part in...
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Long Eaton lies just north of the River Trent about 7 miles southwest of Nottingham and is part of the Nottingham Urban Area. Since 1974, Long Eaton has been part of the Borough of Erewash.
Long Eaton is referred to as Aitone, in the Domesday Book, and grew up close to the lowest bridging point of the River Erewash.
The town developed around the lace-making and railway wagon industries in the nineteenth century. Long Eaton railway station is on the Midland Main Line and the Erewash Canal passes through the town.
Public transport: Regular bus services run between Long Eaton and Derby; Castle Donington; Kegworth; Loughborough and Nottingham. By rail, you can travel to Birmingham; Burton on Trent; Cardiff; Derby; Gloucester; Newport; Nottingham and Tamworth.
Medical: The doctors' surgery is Midland Street Health Centre, tel (0844) 415 7995. Oasis dental care is situated at 8-10 Regent Street, tel 0115 973 6008.
Eating out: Long Eaton has a wide range of restaurants, from cafes to an Indian restaurant and an Italian restaurant.
Sport and leisure: Long Eaton is home to West Park Leisure Centre on Wilsthorpe Road, which has a sports hall; function rooms; cafe; swimming pools; spin studio; fitness suite; bar; sauna and steam room. Tel 0115 946 1400
