Badminton clubs SE London/Kent?

[Kit]

Hi, I'm hoping that someone can help. I've been looking for a badminton club in SE/London or - limited by transport links - NW Kent. I've had a look at the North Kent Badminton Association website and it has a list of clubs. However, I can't find out any information about these clubs - I'd rather not have to ring people at home if there's any other way of finding out when they play and what the standard is like.

I'm quite rusty, haven't played for seven years, but am intermediate level. I found a local club from the list last week, but when I turned up I was told it was closed membership, despite having exchanged emails first. I'd rather not repeat the experience, so if anyone knows of clubs looking for new members, that would be great. A Thursday or Friday evening would suit me best if it's an option.

Thanks

Kit

[rhombus]

Kit,

ParkLangley Club in Beckenham has sessions for all standards of play and is a 3 court facility that

regularly hosts Kent County Matches. It has a website that you can go to that will give you contact

information.

If you want to go further afield, come down to Northfleet Badminton Club that has a thriving Badminton Team

and boasts an array of county and Former Internationals. The coach there Vance Young can also help if

you want to improve your game

Regards

Rhombus

[Kit]

Thanks Rhombus,

Do you have a website address for Park Langley? I have tried googling it, but no luck... I think Northfleet's too far, sadly - I live in Greenwich, and am limited to places easily accessible by public transport.

Kit

[rhombus]

Kit,
have googled as well and can't find it either. Tony Beddoe is the Club Manager there and can be contacted on telephone No. 0208 658 9028. The clubs e-mail is parklangleyclub@btclick.com

Regards

Rhombus.


PS. Have you tried Greenwich Borough who play in the North west Kent leagues.

[tango]

hello kit, here's my two penneth. i too am limited by public transport but have a little knowledge of clubs in the south east and kent (where i live). i haven't managed to find a club in Kent that is EASILY accessible by public transport and alas that includes Park Langley and Northfleet BC. I tend to play in either Lewisham, Catford or Crystal Palace which, strange but true, I can access from Kent with ease!

I am a member of Crofton Arrows who play in Lower Sydenham on Wednesdays (202 bus route or various buses from Lewisham / Catford). I play at another club near to Catford Bridge railway station on a Thursdays and on Tuesdays I play singles at Crystal Palace (202 or 122 bus route).

There are also clubs in Eltham - details on request if you're interested. maybe let me know.

good luck.

the tango doll!

[adegooner]

Hi

saw your last post on clubs in the SE london area, but only AFTER i posted my own thread - doh! still new to this!!!

am living in beckenham, but have own transport - any numbers you could provide for clubs that meet in within a 5 mile radius would be greatly appreciated

thanks
Ade

[rhombus]

Park Langley is in Beckenham, so see my previous reply. It should cater for all standards. However if you want top standard county badminton, cross the border and go to Surrey....... Coulsden and Purley Badminton Club is probably the closest.

[adegooner]

thanks Rhombus

think im too rusty for a top club at the moment! - just want to improve fitness and have fun and get back to a better standard again.....

[Skyhi]

Hi Tango,

I know this post is a long time ago and I hope that you are still a member of this forum.

You mentioned that there is a badminton club near Catford Bridge railway station. I was wondering if you could post the details here for me as I would like to start playing again.

regards

Shane

hello kit, here's my two penneth. i too am limited by public transport but have a little knowledge of clubs in the south east and kent (where i live). i haven't managed to find a club in Kent that is EASILY accessible by public transport and alas that includes Park Langley and Northfleet BC. I tend to play in either Lewisham, Catford or Crystal Palace which, strange but true, I can access from Kent with ease!

I am a member of Crofton Arrows who play in Lower Sydenham on Wednesdays (202 bus route or various buses from Lewisham / Catford). I play at another club near to Catford Bridge railway station on a Thursdays and on Tuesdays I play singles at Crystal Palace (202 or 122 bus route).

There are also clubs in Eltham - details on request if you're interested. maybe let me know.

good luck.

the tango doll!

[tango]

CROFTON ARROWS (they play wednesday evenings)
The Bridge Leisure Centre
Kangley Bridge Road
Lower Sydenham
London
SE26 5AQ

Steve Huie
07956 426280
stephen.huie@lewisham.gov.uk



NAT WEST/NOMADS (they play tuesday evenings)
St Dunstans Leisure Club
St Dunstans College
Stanstead Road
Catford SE6 4TY

Ms Karen Law
07960 140373 (m)
karenlaw@dsl.pipex.com

I have listed NatWest as the club near to catford bridge station and crofton arrows is in lower sydenham if you can get there (202 bus route)

good luck!

ps: other south east clubs can be found on these web sites....
www.rrba.net
www.kentbadminton.co.uk
http://www.kentbadminton.co.uk/OrpingtonNWK/index.htm

the tango doll

[Skyhi]

Thanks very much Tango :D

[ganny]

Does anyone knows when Parklangley club session take place? Thanks in advance.

[tango]

as rhombus has previously stated in this post, the contact details for park langley - i'd suggest you call them - good luck! the tango doll

Tony Beddoe is the Club Manager there and can be contacted on telephone No. 0208 658 9028.
The clubs e-mail is parklangleyclub@btclick.com

[Skyhi]

NAT WEST/NOMADS (they play tuesday evenings)
St Dunstans Leisure Club
St Dunstans College
Stanstead Road
Catford SE6 4TY

Ms Karen Law
07960 140373 (m)
karenlaw@dsl.pipex.com

Hi Tango,

Thanks for the tip I have been going along now for about 4 weeks and the people are great. The are even giving me tips on my game and stuff.

Thanks heaps again for the info on the club.

Skyhi

[tango]

that is excellent Skyhi!! i used to play there but now play singles etc at crystal palace! the tango doll!

[adegooner]

Hi again!

after my last post on this site, i was able (thanks to the members help here) join park langley badminton club - i recommend this to any readers.... ;)

however, i have now moved out of beckenham, and into Gravesend, and was hoping once again that someone could help with a list of a few clubs in the area - i am mainly looking for clubnights, as my skills are ok, but am not at a league standard just yet....

any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks
Adegooner

[rhombus]

Most of the clubs in Gravesend are match clubs only. Try Longfield or Cliffe Badminton Club or the badminton club up at Istead Rise Community centre. Sorry I can't be of more help.

[adegooner]

thanks Rhombus

do you/does anyone else have any contact information?

many thanks
Adegooner

[tango]

hello adegooner, the only club that i used to play with in the gravesend area play at Cascades Leisure Centre, Thong Lane Gravesend Kent DA12 4LG Tel: 01474 337471. they used to play on a wednesday evening but you will need to call cascades to check that they still play. there could be other clubs who play there also.
the other place is Northfleet Youth and Community Centre - yes they are a competitive club but run coaching sessions on a Sunday so maybe it's worth perusing their web site and maybe giving it a go.... http://www.northfleetbadminton.com/home.html.
Northfleet Sports & Youth Centre, Hall Rd, Northfleet, Gravesend, Kent DA11 8AJ Tel: 01474 351451

good luck.
the tango doll

[bubbles]

Parkside Badminton Club
Eltham Green School
Middle Park Avenue
SE9

This Club only started in January, we have Three sessions a week:
Tuesday 8 - 10pm, Mixed ability & Junior
Friday 8:30 - 10:30 Experienced & Advanced
Sunday 10am - 12 Mixed ability
Visitors are allowed two visits, and then must decide whether to join or not.

Membership is £30 per year + £5 each time you play, which includes Feather Shuttles.
All sessions are run by Badminton England Qualified Coaches.
Contact: lorrainerich99@ho (lorrainerich99@hoy)tmail.com

[richard murray]

Parkside Badminton Club
Eltham Green School
Middle Park Avenue
SE9

This Club only started in January, we have Three sessions a week:
Tuesday 8 - 10pm, Mixed ability & Junior
Friday 8:30 - 10:30 Experienced & Advanced
Sunday 10am - 12 Mixed ability
Visitors are allowed two visits, and then must decide whether to join or not.

Membership is £30 per year + £5 each time you play, which includes Feather Shuttles.
All sessions are run by Badminton England Qualified Coaches.
Contact: lorrainerich99@ho (lorrainerich99@hoy)tmail.com
is the £5 for each game you play:confused:

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

You'd be saving money then tricky compared to the rest.

Maybe you should ask by the points played ?

Mind you that could go against you, if the number of shuttles destroyed is worked into the equation, its all about cost effectiveness.

:D

[richard murray]

is the £5 for each point you play

SS any chance of bringing back footers with pictures?

[bubbles]

It will cost £5 for a two hour session of Badminton, and you can play as many games as can be fitted into that two hour session, and you can use as many shuttlecocks as you need for your games.:)

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

It will cost £5 for a two hour session of Badminton, and you can play as many games as can be fitted into that two hour session, and you can use as many shuttlecocks as you need for your games.:)

Are you aware of how many shuttles Richard is going to go through in 2 hrs ??

And thats just the ones that he's nicked and put in his racket bag !!

[tango]

the tango doll's two penneth - sounds like defamation to me! i gauge the chosen one is better as a comedian than he is a badminton player.
good luck with the club lorraine.

[TheChosenOneReturns!]

My god the Chosen One must be some comedian then !!

:D

[myself]

is the £5 for each game you play

SS any chance of bringing back footers with pictures?

5 pounds each game is a very good price given you have unlimited shuttlecocks!

dicky,
why don't you start a thread about footers?
http://www.badders.com/forum/attachment.html?attachmentid=265&stc=1&d=1178704966

[bubbles]

the tango doll's two penneth - sounds like defamation to me! i gauge the chosen one is better as a comedian than he is a badminton player.
good luck with the club lorraine.
Thanks very much Tango.