THE irrepressible Julie Lawton has just been awarded ‘Volunteer of the Month’ by the English Squash and Racketball Association.

Lawton, is the National Ladies age group Racketball champion and has just recently organised the first-ever West Yorkshire Team Challenge event between sides from Huddersfield, Phoenix, Chapel Allerton and Queens – Huddersfield beat Phoenix (Holme Valley) in the final.

She was presented with her award by Mark Shipley, who is the Association’s regional manager, because of her hard work and commitment to the sport.

Huddersfield Tennis and Squash Club are holding an Open day at Edgerton on Saturday from 12.30 to 3.30.