A dedicated Nantwich table tennis coach has won the prestigious 'Coach of the Year' award at Table Tennis England's annual 'Cloudathlete Pride of Table Tennis Awards' in Nottingham.

Jan Johns, a coach at Crewe Central Table Tennis Club, The Bob Hope Academy, London Road, Nantwich, was honoured for her outstanding contribution to the sport.

She received her award from table tennis stalwart Alan Ransome OBE in recognition of her commitment to coaching players of all ages and abilities, including those with Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.

Jan Johns, a coach at Crewe Central Table Tennis Club, The Bob Hope Academy, London Road, Nantwich, was honoured for her outstanding contribution to the sport (Supplied).

Alan Lane, of Table Tennis England, said: "The Pride of Table Tennis Awards are a true celebration of the remarkable people who pour their hearts into the sport.

"Jan embodies passion, dedication, and the desire to inspire, her impact reaches far beyond the table, shaping communities and changing lives."

Jan, a former England international player, takes great pride in her work, but she finds particular joy in running fortnightly table tennis sessions for people with Dementia and Parkinson's Disease.

These sessions, held every other Friday from 11.30am to 1pm at The Bob Hope Academy, offer participants not only physical activity but also social engagement and fun. The next session is scheduled for Friday 11 April.

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Members of Crewe Central Table Tennis Club told Nub News: "We all know and appreciate the fabulous work Jan does for us in the league and in the local community.

"We are delighted that her efforts have been acknowledged on a national level. Well done, Jan - very much deserved."

The Bob Hope Academy in Nantwich (Supplied).

Crewe Central Table Tennis Club provides opportunities for everyone in the community to engage in the sport, regardless of age, ability, or background.

The club boasts players of all generations, with its youngest competitor, Liam Stockton, 11. recently facing off against Tom Osborne, 82, in the Crewe and District Table Tennis League's second division.

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