SPORTING youngsters have honed their serving skills thanks to subsidised tennis coaching.

The 13 children, aged between eight and 16, turned up to St Mary's Road tennis courts for two hours' training.

The week-long sessions, which run until August 25, have been organised by Swanley Town Council as part of its Passport to Leisure scheme.

It currently provides almost 200 parish youngsters with subsidised leisure activities and forthcoming events include a trip to the Tower of London and the cinema.

The chairman of the council's leisure committee, Councillor Barrie Wigg, said: "We're delighted to offer such excellent value sport coaching.

"It's encouraging to see young people enjoying their leisure time."

For information about the scheme or tennis coaching, which costs £5 for the week, call 01322 665855.