A NEW squash club is opening in Whitehill and Bordon now three courts at the former Prince Philip Barracks have become available - and the search is on for new players to take up the game.

The new club, an offshoot of the successful Alton Squash Academy, is expected to start playing in mid-April.

All are welcome - men, women, young people, new players, experienced players and those who just want to give it a try.

Squash has not been played competitively in the town for more than 15 years, since the closure of the Bordon and Oakhanger Sports Club.

At that time there were several teams playing in county leagues and a lot of competition for the courts as well as a thriving social scene among players.

The Prince Philip courts were previously used by the now-departed Army and have been made available for public use by the Whitehill and Bordon Regeneration Company, which is developing the barracks site.

Interest in the game is growing again and squash is now the fourth-fastest growing sport in the country.

n Anyone interested in playing squash should contact Joe Walters on 07774 512401 or email him at [email protected].