THE future of a squash club has been secured.

Mark Silver, owner of Harrogate's Academy Health Club, has bought Knaresborough Squash Club.

There had been fears that the club might not continue as a squash venue, but Mr Silver said two courts would be part of a refurbishment of the site in Manse Lane.

The club will close shortly while work begins, to create a dance studio, changing facilities, upgrade the bar area and provide an expanded gymnasium.

Mr Silver said he would contact squash members about expansion plans and how long the work was expected to take.