Find local groups involved in sport and recreation.
Groups in alphabetical order:GROUP NAME: Bamber Bridge Amatuer Rugby League Football Club
CONTACT NAME: Mick Reynolds (Chairman)
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote the development of open age rugby league in the local community, and to forge links with other clubs, including Europe.
TELEPHONE: 07725831126
WEBSITE: www.brigrugbyleague.co.uk
Email: bamberbridgerugbyleague@yahoo.co.uk
ADDRESS: Withy Park Brindle Road Bamber Bridge
OTHER INFO: playing in North West counties open age leagues.
Bay Speakeasy Speakers' ClubCONTACT NAME: Geoff Newton / Neil Ryder, Press and PR Officer
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01524 33712
ADDRESS: 10 Hamilton Drive,
Scale Hall,
Lancaster
LA1 5HS
EMAIL:
neil.ryder@btinternet.comWEBSITE:
www.bayspeakeasy.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: British Schools Cycling Association
British Schools Cycling AssociationCONTACT NAME: Mrs D Mallinson
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 423174
ADDRESS: 122 Stanifield Lane
Farington
PRESTON
PR25 4QR
EMAIL:
d.mallinson@breathemail.netWEBSITE:
www.bsca.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
BTA TaekwondoCONTACT NAME: Mr B Peake
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Korean martial art of self defence and olympic sport
TELEPHONE: 07958231906
ADDRESS: Walmer Bridge Village Hall
Walmer Bridge
EMAIL:
bta@tokyo.comWEBSITE:
www.bta-taekwondo.4t.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Central Lancashire Amateur Radio Club (CLARC)
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote amateur radio, the many modes,and bands, in the hobby.
CONTACT NAME: radio Steve/Peter
TELEPHONE: 01772 728800
ADDRESS: c/o Ribble Steam Railway Museum, Chain Caul Road, Riversway, Preston. PR2 2PD
EMAIL: g0fdx@yahoo.com
WEBSITE:
www.ribblesteam.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: The club meets the first Saturday of every month,at 1400hours, at the Ribble Steam Railway Museum, and are in attendance when ever the Museum is open to the public. We have a purpose built "shack" in the museum, where we contact other amateurs throughout the world. We are a sort after contact, of amateurs/ railway "buffs", being based in a steam railway museum
Chorley Amateur Swimming ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs M Darbyshire
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01257 271734
ADDRESS: 15 Melrose Way
CHORLEY
PR7 3EX
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley and District Alliance Football LeagueCONTACT NAME: Mr J S Hatdock
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01257 264017
ADDRESS: 48 Millfield Road
CHORLEY
PR7 1RE
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley and District Bowling LeagueCONTACT NAME: R Almond, Secretary. D Jolly, Chairman
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Crown green bowling covering an area of 10 mile radius from Chorley Town Hall
TELEPHONE: 01257 480153
ADDRESS: 19 Woodville Road
Heath Charnock
CHORLEY
PR6 9JY
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley Ladies Hockey ClubCONTACT NAME:
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Matches Saturday afternoon
TELEPHONE: 07736224989
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley Lifestyle Centre for the Over 50sCONTACT NAME: Keith Warren, Chairman
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Pop in centre promoting healthy ageing, combating social isolation and providibg information, advice and refreshments
TELEPHONE: 01257 267293
ADDRESS: 22 Gillibrand Street
CHORLEY
PR7 2EJ
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Chorley Panthers Rugby League Club CONTACT NAME: Jackie Dempsey, Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To promote playing of rugby league at junior/youth/adult level
TELEPHONE: 01257 481651
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
chorleypanthers@hotmail.comWEBSITE:
www.chorleypanthers.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Drakeshead Fly FisheryCONTACT NAME: Mrs S Halstead
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01254 832777 or 01254 831363
ADDRESS: Brinscall Fly Fishery, Lodge Bank, Brinscall, Chorley, PR6 8QU
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Fishwick Hall Golf ClubCONTACT NAME:
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 798300
ADDRESS: Glenluce Drive
PRESTON
PR1 5TD
EMAIL:
fishwickhallgolfclub@supanet.comWEBSITE:
www.fishwickhallgolfclub.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Fitness LeagueCONTACT NAME: Mrs C Real, Teacher
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: All round exercise for any age group
TELEPHONE: 01772 614194
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
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Flag Institute (UK)CONTACT NAME: Mr A Jones
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The Flag Institute is one of the world's main research and documentation centres for flags and vexillology. It collects and provides all kind of flag information, from past and present, from all over the world. All aspects of flags are covered
TELEPHONE: 01772 422710
ADDRESS: 13 George Street, Leyland, PR25 4NY
EMAIL:
membership@flaginstitute.orgWEBSITE:
www.flaginstitute.orgOTHER INFORMATION:
Fulwood Lawn Tennis Club CONTACT NAME: Mr Peter M Kitchen, secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 746737
ADDRESS: 15 Whitebeam Close
Penwortham
PRESTON
PR1 0SE
EMAIL:
pmandcjkitchen@ukonline.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.fulwoodtennis.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Fylde IVC Multi-Activity Social ClubCONTACT NAME: Brian Docherty - Membership Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:Broaden your social life with the non profit making, multi-activity social club for the under 50's in and beyond the Fylde. Run by the members for the members.
TELEPHONE: 07880 536911
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
info@fyldeivc.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.fyldeivc.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:New members are always welcome. Meetings every
Tuesday 8pm.
Kannon-ji ZendoDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Meditation at kannon-ji for all levels from absolute beginners to advanced levels with Genshin Sensei. To have peace of mind. Troubles cared for, worries solved, difficulties understood.
CONTACT NAME: Genshin Sensei
TELEPHONE:01995-640346
ADDRESS: Bilsborrow PR3 0RL
EMAIL:
kannonji@xs4all.nlWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Weekly meditation Wednesdays 6:30 pm. Please call for more information. Also "Day of Zen" December 8th 10 am – 4 pm. More dates to follow. Genshin Sensei is a successor to the American Zen Master Genpo Merzel Roshi. (Soto / Rinzai white plum lineage) Bus 40 & 42 disembark at Sycamore Rd, Bilsborrow.
Lancashire Football Association LimitedCONTACT NAME: J Kenyon, secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 624000
ADDRESS: The County Ground
Thurston Road
LEYLAND
PR25 2LF
EMAIL:
ifa@ifa.org.ukWEBSITE:
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Master Class CentreDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Community involvement in physical activity
CONTACT NAME: Mr S Noteman Chairperson
TELEPHONE: 01772 251651
ADDRESS: Master Class Centre Montjoly Street Preston PR1 4BT
EMAIL:
info@masterclasscentre.comWEBSITE:
www.masterclasscentre.comOTHER INFORMATION:
North West Folk Area of Camping and Caravanning ClubDESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To enjoy folk dance, music and song whilst camping.
CONTACT NAME: Mrs Vivienne Hayes (Sites Officer)
TELEPHONE: 01772 724412
ADDRESS: 17 Parkthorn Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1RB
EMAIL:
viviennehayes2@yahoo.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.folkgroup.org.uk/northwestOTHER INFORMATION: We have regular caravan rallies within the North West area and Winter socials and walks. We always camp near a hall where we have dancing and music workshops and our talented members entertain us. Craft workshops and walks are often arranged.
Penwortham Golf ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr N Annandale, Club Manager
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: Blundell Lane
Penwortham
PRESTON
Lancashire
PR1 0AX
EMAIL:
secretary@peworthamgc.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.penworthamgc.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
Penwortham Karate ClubCONTACT NAME: Elizabeth Prout Club Coach
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Training students to black belt standard
TELEPHONE: 01772 750934
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.kugb.orgOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Penwortham Leisure Centre, 20.00-21.00 Wednesdays
Phoenix Tang Soo doCONTACT NAME: Mr R Woodiwiss President/Chief instructor
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 452401
ADDRESS: 6 Pintail Close, Leyland, PR26 7RY
EMAIL:
robert.woodiwiss@phoenixtangsoodo.comWEBSITE:
www.phoenixtangsoodo.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Preston Amateur Radio SocietyCONTACT NAME: Mr Eric Eastwood Lead Instructor
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Amatuer radio in Preston
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: The society is 'On-Air' as G3KUE, ON h/f; vhf; uhf; 2m & 70 cm most Thursday evenings. The club also runs the following courses: - Intermediate, Foundation, Full 'Radio Amateur', - Morse Code and Testing, = 5wpm & 12wpm standard
Preston and District Blind Bowling ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Barry Walsh Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 259934
ADDRESS: 114 St Thomas Road, Preston, PR1 6AX
EMAIL:
barry.walsh@btopenworld.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonblindbowling.fsnet.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Open for visually impaired from 1.00 pm during summer. Club night Thursday evenings 18.00 hours until park closure, late April to mid-September.
Preston and District Health ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Malcolm Peacock Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Playing friendly and competitive chess
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: 10 Cromwell Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9AT
EMAIL: malcom@mpeacock.demon.co.uk
WEBSITE: www.mpeacock.demon.co.uk/chess.html
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the The Unicorn, North Road, Preston at 19.30 Wednesdays. We enter club and league championships.
Preston and District Churches Football LeagueCONTACT NAME: Mr P Clement League Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To provide open age football on Saturday afternoons for local teams
TELEPHONE: 01772 724652
ADDRESS: 608 Blackpool Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1SE
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St Gregory's Club, Blackpool Road, Deepdale, 19.30 on the last Monday of the month (except May-August)
We enter League Competitions, the Riding Cup and Sargeant Cup.
Preston and District Winemakers CircleCONTACT NAME: Mrs C E Cragg Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To taste and appreciate wines, both commercial and home-made
TELEPHONE: 01772 741850
ADDRESS: 22 Moorfield Close, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0NW
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at St Margarets Church Hall, Ingol, Preston, at 19.45 on the second Tuesday of the month.
We have wine tastings in-house or by invited speakers, talks of local interest, meals, social events and games evenings.
Preston Bridge ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs Wendy Houlden Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To provide duplicate bridge sessions and
competitions and to teach beginners and improvers
TELEPHONE: 01772 338789
ADDRESS: 92 Withy Trees Avenue, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6NU
EMAIL:
PrestonBridgeClub@gmail.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonbridgeclub.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at Preston Grasshoppers RFC Lightfoot Lane
Fulwood PR4 0AP - 7.10pm Monday, Thursday and Saturday (all abilities)/ Friday (improvers) Contact us for details of classes. Partners available.
Preston Cha Rambling ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs J Bradbury Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To provide for the healthy enjoyment of leisure through a programme of walks and social activities. We have four grades of walks from 5 to 13 miles
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Coach Rambles starting from Leyland and Longton at 8.30 once every four weeks on Sundays. Car Rambles at 10.30 once every 4 weeks on Sundays and also on Thursdays. Local Car Rambles: led walks each month within 25 miles of Preston. Coach Rambles: Lake District, Peak District, Wales, Cotswolds and the Dales
Preston Divers ClubCONTACT NAME: Karen McGrail
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 316231
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
kaz.kmcgrail@fsmail.netWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football ClubCONTACT NAME: Peter Ashcroft / Ken Moore Secretary/Admin Officer
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 863546
ADDRESS: Preston Grasshoppers Rugby Football Club, Lightfoot Green Lane, Lightfoot Green, Preston, PR4 0AP
EMAIL:
info@pgrfc.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.pgrfc.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Training 19.00 Tuesday and Thursday.
Preston HarriersCONTACT NAME: Andy Parker (secretary)
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Track and Field Athletics (indoor and outdoor), Cross Country Running, Road Running, Fell Racing
TELEPHONE: 01772 468224 (evenings) 01772 561135 (daytime)
ADDRESS: 47 Glenluce Drive, Farringdon Park, Preston, PR1 5TD
EMAIL:
andy.parker@blueyonder.co.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet in summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at Preston Sports Arena. In winter we meet on Mondays and Thursdays at Ashton, Tulketh and Fulwood High School Gyms
We do local, regional and national championships and leagues for all the above activities (8 yrs old and upwards)
Preston Mountaineering ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Mike Pringle Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Regular weekend meetings every fortnight
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
pmcsecretary@dsl.pipex.comWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: Venue: Meetings at West View Leisure Centre Climbing Wall, West View, PRESTON PR1 5EP
Meeting Times: Meetings at West View Lesiure Centre take place on Tuesdays 20.00 - 21.00
We do weekend meets, trips to the Alps, and winter climbing.
Preston PanthersCONTACT NAME: Mr Steven Daily
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: A disability multi sports club that aims to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities.
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: Leisure Services Department
Sports Development Unit
Farington Park
PRESTON
PR1 5TR
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
Preston Scrabble ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs Shillitoe
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 716210
ADDRESS: 19 Kilworth Height, Fulwood, Preston,
PR2 3NU
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the United Reformed Church, Symons Road, Fulwood, Preston, at 19.30 - 22.00 every Tuesday.
Preston Speakers ClubCONTACT NAME: Mrs A Dickinson, Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: To teach all aspects of public speaking and organisation of meetings
TELEPHONE: 01772 774756
ADDRESS: 18 Southgate, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 3HX
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the Grapes, Church Lane, Goosnargh
at 19.45 alternate Wednesdays from September to April.
Subjects: Public Speaking ; Speakers Clubs
Preston Sub Aqua ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Neil Radcliffe Club Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Scuba Diving, Training and Trips
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.prestonsubaquaclub.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We met at Mary Cross Trust Deaf Centre, Brockholes Brow, Preston on Tuesdays at 20.00 or West View Leisure Centre, Ribbleton, Preston on Sundays at 19.00. Full diving and social membership available.
Preston Table Tennis AssociationCONTACT NAME: Mr C G Stokes, Honorary General Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01253 726524
ADDRESS: Northesk,166 Heeley Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2HR
EMAIL:
jamesclegg6@virgin.netWEBSITE:
www.ptta.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Coaching takes place at two venues:
(1) St Augustine's Centre, St Austin's Place, PRESTON
Contact: Mr Barry Crook 01772 732888 or Mr A Rigby 01772 745855
(2) Tulketh Community Sports College, Ingol, PRESTON.
Contact: Mr H Fletcher 01772 717676
Preston Yoga GroupCONTACT NAME:
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: All forms of yoga across Preston and the North West of England.
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
debbie@prestonyogagroup.comWEBSITE:
www.prestonyogagroup.comOTHER INFORMATION:
Railway Correspondance and Travel SocietyCONTACT NAME:
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: General railway interest
TELEPHONE: 01772 493344
ADDRESS: 55 Irongate, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6UY
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
www.rcts.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: We meet at the Claremont Hotel, Blackpool Road, Preston at 19.30 on the last Thursday of the month from October to March.
We have meetings with guest speakers.
Ramblers Association PrestonCONTACT NAME: Mr Andrew Manzie Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 736467
ADDRESS: 3 Ruthin Court, Dunbar Road, Ingol, Preston, PR2 3YE
EMAIL:
info@prestonra.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.prestonra.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION: 11.00 on the first and third Wednesday of the month. 13.30 on the second Sunday of the month. 9.00/10.00 on the first and third Sunday of the month.
Ribble Canoe ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Martin Stockdale Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Supporting and developing canoeing and kayaking for recreation and sport
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS: 4 Byron Avenue, Warton, Preston, PR4 1YR
EMAIL:
secretary@ribblecanoeclub.co.ukWEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: 21.00 - 22.00 Fridays at Fulwood Leisure Centre and 19.00 - 21.00 Wednesdays at the Hand and Dagger Inn. Regular trips for all experience levels. Regular indoor and outdoor training courses.
Ribble Model Boat ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr W R Johnson Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01772 324365
ADDRESS: 51 Oakland Glen, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4LS
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION: All levels of boat building are encouraged. All ages welcome. Quizzes, talks, auctions and film shows. We meet at RAFA Club, Golden Hill, Leyland. Sailings at Priory Club, Broadfield Drive, Leyland.
Ribchester Tennis ClubCONTACT NAME: Mr Keith Flood, Match Secretary
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
TELEPHONE: 01254 878044
ADDRESS: Hilltop Barn, Clitheroe Road, Knowle Green, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 2YQ
EMAIL:
WEBSITE:
OTHER INFORMATION:
West Lancashire Walkers AssociationCONTACT NAME: Geoff Wright (Secretary)
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: The West Lancs Ramblers Association Group organizes walks both locally in West Lancashire and further afield in Lancashire and in other areas.
TELEPHONE: 01772 812034
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:
wgwright@tesco.netWEBSITE:
www.westlancsramblers.org.ukOTHER INFORMATION: Our walks are graded and vary between 5 to 12 miles. Numbers on walks are usually between 10 and 30 and range from young to old. Many of our members walk with us regularly while others do not walk with us but support the aims of the Ramblers Assocation and the Group.
Zest Activity Club UKCONTACT NAME: Lisa Moore
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS: Any other information: Are you looking to put some Zest into your social life? Do you want to have bags of fun and try new experiences? Do you want to meet new people and make new friends? Do you want to save money? Then Zest is the club for you! We invite you to come along, meet the team and find out more.
TELEPHONE: 01253 885508
ADDRESS: PO Box 137, Poulton le Fylde, FY6 6AN
EMAIL:
lisa@zestuk.co.ukWEBSITE:
www.ukzest.co.ukOTHER INFORMATION:
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- Email community@lep.co.uk
- Or write to: Community Reporter, Lancashire Evening Post Ltd, Oliver's Way, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9ZA
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GROUP NAME:
DESCRIPTION/ AIMS:
CONTACT NAME:
TELEPHONE:
ADDRESS:
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