Sport
Here are just some of the sporting activities happening locally.
 |
Hillingdon Athletic Club |
|
Raqueteers Badminton Club |
|
Badminton at Ruislip Youth Centre |
|
Ruislip Bowls Club |
|
Cycling in the local countryside |
|
Over 60s Exercise |
|
Over 50s Fitness Group |
|
Jan’s Dance & Fitness |
|
Ruislip Gardens Judo Club |
|
Lowlands Club, Tennis, Table Tennis, Darts and Snooker |
|
Tsunami Martial Arts |
|
Hillingdon Outdoor Athletic Club |
|
Harrow and Wembley Outdoor Group |
|
Ruislip Youth Skaters |
|
Ruislip Snorkelling Club |
|
Ruislip & Northwood Sub-Aqua Club |
|
Ruislip 40+ Table Tennis |
Hillingdon Athletic Club
206 Bury Street
Athletics and Training for all ages and abilities.
www.hillingdonac.co.uk
Read our special club feature on
Hillingdon
Athletic.
Raqueteers Badminton Club
New members of a reasonable standard are
always welcome. We play at Northwood Sports Centre, Potter Street, Northwood
Hills on Wednesday from 9 –11 pm. The club currently runs four teams in the
Hillingdon league.
For further information please contact Linda Walsh on (01895) 633552 or John
Field on (020) 8845 4554.
Badminton at
Ruislip Youth Centre
This adult Badminton Club meets on Tuesdays 10 –11 am at Ruislip Youth
Centre, Bury Street. For details please phone Walter on (020) 8868 9762.
Ruislip Bowls Club
(Established in 1919) The club has vacancies for Ladies and Gentlemen
bowlers at the picturesque Manor Farm Bowling Green, adjacent to Ruislip
Library.
Lessons for beginners / inexperienced bowlers can be arranged with the club
coaches.
Why not join us? Enjoy gentle outdoor exercise throughout the summer in
friendly, pleasant surroundings.
For details ring: - Mr. Jim Baker Tel: ( 020) 8868 5132
or visit our web site at
www.ruislipbowls.info
Cycling
in the local countryside
The Cyclists’ Touring Club has nearly 60,000 members, and the West Middx
Section is your local club. We meet most Sundays in either Ruislip or Uxbridge
for rides mostly along lanes and byways of the Thames Valley and Chilterns. New
members are welcome. Cyclists do not have to be super athletes to join. Cycling
a few miles each day typically to work or school will ensure adequate fitness.
More details can be obtained from Dennis Ashley 01895 631240. Or visit our web
site
http://users.computerweekly.net/mjt/
Over 60s Exercise
Are you age 60+ ?
Could you do with taking more exercise ?
A new weekly extend exercise to music class will be starting on Thursday 5th
January 2006 at South Ruislip Community Centre, Deane Park, Long Drive, South
Ruislip.
Classes will be every Thursday 2 – 3 pm and 3.15 – 4.15 pm.
Have fun, meet new people and get fitter.
Cost £3 per class
For further information contact Gwen Rutham 020 8428 3855
Over 50s Fitness Group
Fitness exercise for men over the
age of 50, suitable for beginners. Monday mornings 10-11 am Ruislip Youth
Centre, Bury St, Ruislip. Contact Nick 01895 675607.
Jan’s Dance & Fitness
Classes at LadyBankes school Dawlish Drive Ruislip Manor
Tuesdays
Tap dancing5 years upwards 5 pm to 6 pm
Adults 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm
Bums and Tums
6.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Ickenham Village Hall
Wednesdays
Nifty fifties
1.30 pm to 2.30 pm
For details of theses and other classes including line dancing
Contact Jan Conway BSc 0797 995 2277/020 8863 3218
www.Jansdanceandfitness.com
email info@jansdanceandfitness.com
Ruislip Gardens Judo Club
Location: Queensmead School Gym, Queens walk, South Ruislip
Times: Saturday's (term time only) novices 10am-1130am, advanced 1130am-1pm
Age 7-15yrs Cost: £3.50 per session
Coach: Vic Webber 01895 478879 Victorweb@blueyonder.co.uk
Lowlands Club, Tennis, Table Tennis, Darts and Snooker
Lowlands Club, founded in 1935, is a leading sports & social club - situated in Lowlands Road, Eastcote - just a mile from the centre of Ruislip. The Club hosts a number of activities including social events, tennis, table tennis, darts & snooker. It’s a friendly, vibrant and forward thinking club lucky enough to have a large number of members - and it's continuing to grow. The Club benefits from 6 quality tennis courts (all of which are floodlit) and 3 full sized snooker tables in an air conditioned purpose built room. If you're interested in joining this 'not-for-profit' volunteer run club, please visit www.LowlandsClub.com
Lowlands Club's Men's Doubles Tennis Open Tournament on Bank Holiday August Saturday 2008 from 9.30am in Lowlands Road, Eastcote HA5 1TU
Tsunami Martial Arts
Martial Arts - Confidence, discipline and self-defence!
Separate Adult and Children’s beginners’ classes in Karate and Tai Chi.
Improve your health and fitness whilst learning to defend yourself. Our popular
classes are taught by NVQ qualified Black Belt instructors, CRB checked with
full insurance. We take children from 4 years of age, and you are never too old
to start!
Various classes both weekdays and weekends at Field End Infant School, Eastcote,
Frithwood Primary School, Northwood and Iver Village Junior School.
FREE trial lesson! And a FREE Karate Suit when you join!
Contact Paul Pretty 07866 756 409 or visit our web site
www.tsunami-martial-arts.com
Hillingdon Outdoor Athletic Club
H.O.A.C, Dews Lane, Harvil Road Harefield, Middx UB9 6JN, tel: 01895
824171/824273
website:
www.hoac.net
Learn to Sail, Kayak, Windsurf. Courses available for Adults and Children
see our website for a downloadable brochure.
Fed up with the usual Birthday Party why not try a Raftbuilding Party?
contact the centre on the above number for availability.
Harrow and Wembley Outdoor Group
Contact: Steve Redmond
Address: YWCA Hall, 51 Sheepcote Road, Harrow, HA1 2JL.
Telephone: 07906 512 110
email: info@hawog.org.uk
We meet 8.30-10pm on 1st, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Parking available in Gayton Road.
Membership is free for 2 months.
The programme of social events and weekend hiking, cycling, rambling and trekking trips is on the web site: http://www.hawog.org.uk
Ruislip Youth Skaters
Are you a skateboard / Roller Blader / BMX Enthusiast ?
Would you like to join a group who share your interest ?
Come along to our next meeting on Wed 8th October in the hall in St Martins
Approach Car Park at 4:30 or you can visit our website on
www.ruislipyouthskaters.cjb.net
Find out more about our proposal to provide a local skateboard/BMX area.
Ruislip Snorkelling Club
This club is suitable for basic swimmers
of age 8 to 80 years. The club teaches snorkelling in safe and friendly
surroundings at Highgrove Pool Ruislip.
The sessions are at 07.45am to 08.45am on Saturday mornings and anybody is welcome to come along and try out with the other members and to see if they would enjoy learning snorkelling in safety.
The club is also involved in visiting outdoor locations to broaden the ability of the members and also arranges a foreign holiday once a year for those interested.
Please contact Steve Britton on 01895 471825 or visit our web site at www.ruislipsnorkelling.co.uk
Ruislip & Northwood Sub-Aqua Club
Ever fancied scuba diving? What about
joining a local Club and dive with local friends? We are part of the British
Sub-Aqua Club - find our details at
www.rnbsac.co.uk .
We teach people to dive at Highgrove Swimming Pool in Eastcote each Thursday night from 8:30pm. We also organise great diving weekends and holidays away.
Come down for a “try-dive” for a “taster” so you can decide if you want to do more. Ring Nicky on 8868 9334 or email secretary@rnbsac.co.uk.
Ruislip 40+ Table Tennis
The club meets Thursday afternoons 2-4 o'clock at the recently renovated
Youth Centre in Bury Street. Table Tennis provides exercise and mental
stimulation at whatever level you play. The club is now in its 9th year. No
joining fee, just £1.50 per attendance. For details phone Danny on (01895)
635002. Affiliated to Hillingdon Sports Council