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Free padel sessions for kids at Southampton courts this summer
A popular padel operator is offering free sessions for children during the summer holidays.
PadelStars is inviting children to play for free at its Southampton courts on Stoneham Lane as part of a new initiative.
The scheme is aimed at addressing the rising costs of summer activities and the decrease in children's physical activity, and will run throughout the summer holidays.
New research from Coram has revealed parents now spend more than £1,000 per child during the holidays, while only 47 per cent of children achieve the recommended daily activity levels.
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With grandparents increasingly stepping in to help, a quarter of them are reportedly worried about the financial strain.
Padel, a sport similar to tennis, has quickly gained popularity, with celebrities such as David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kate Middleton, and Kendall Jenner among its fans.
PadelStars has locations across England and the south coast, including Bournemouth and Reading, with a site earmarked for Winchester too.
