Facilities, Bar Opening Hours & Operations
1st March 2024
The Club Spark system enables Members to view availability, league matches fixtures, social/private functions and allow Non Members to book on a Pay & Play basis via Club Spark and LTA Rally.
The Club Spark online booking system in only accessible to new and existing Members who have renewed their Membership for 2024/2025 Season
We are a family friendly Club, as such we ask all members and guests to be mindful of the use of bad language whilst on our playing facilities and in the Clubhouse - Please be courteous and respectful of others at all times.
Tennis
A booking is for 2 hour maximum, 2 consecutive bookings are allowed in one players name. The member booking will have the sessions deducted from their allocation. Members are allocated their own Access Code for the duration of the season which will be valid for all bookings made in their name. You will be issued with the code once the booking has been confirmed, this will be used to access all Courts via the Gate on Courts 1 & 2. The gates to Courts 3 & 4 will be locked from 1st July with combination locks – Members have access to the code 1903 but are asked to ensure the gates are locked after Court use.
Bowls
Opening Hours
Playing Facilities
Mondays 9.00 am to 10:00 pm
Tuesdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Wednesdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Thursdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Fridays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Saturdays 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sundays 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Social Bowls Sessions (Spring/Summer Only)
Ladies - Thursday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Mixed – Thursday 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Social Tennis Sessions
Mondays 10.00 am to 12.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Tues & Thurs 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Thurs (Juniors) 5.00 – 6.45 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Saturdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Sundays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Please note that the Access Code is valid for every session as indicated for the day and time as mentioned above. Access Code’s will be communicated for League Matches
Bar
Tuesdays 7.30 pm – Midnight
Wednesday 7.30 pm - Midnight
Thursdays 7.30 pm – Midnight
Friday 7.30 pm - Midnight
In addition, we will be opening on Mondays only when League Matches are played – League Match fixtures can be viewed on the Booking Page. Please note that the decision to close the Bar may be made where deemed financially unviable – Members will be notified by email.
The Snooker Room will be open from 9am until closing time as set out in our Opening Hours and when the Bar is open.
Please note that the Clubhouse is available for Private Hire, all bookings are recorded on Club Spark listed as the Function Room, please feel free to view the bookings prior to attending the Clubhouse as to avoid any busy periods if preferred. The Function Room can be accessed by Members wishing to play Table Tennis when showing as available.
Additional Information
The Club Spark online booking system in only accessible to new and existing Members who have renewed their Membership for 2024/2025 Season
We are a family friendly Club, as such we ask all members and guests to be mindful of the use of bad language whilst on our playing facilities and in the Clubhouse - Please be courteous and respectful of others at all times.
Tennis
A booking is for 2 hour maximum, 2 consecutive bookings are allowed in one players name. The member booking will have the sessions deducted from their allocation. Members are allocated their own Access Code for the duration of the season which will be valid for all bookings made in their name. You will be issued with the code once the booking has been confirmed, this will be used to access all Courts via the Gate on Courts 1 & 2. The gates to Courts 3 & 4 will be locked from 1st July with combination locks – Members have access to the code 1903 but are asked to ensure the gates are locked after Court use.
- Tennis/Student/Junior/Temporary Members - A maximum of 8 bookings can be made in a 7 day period
- Bookings can be made up to 21 days in advance
- The playing facilities are for use by those who have paid the membership fee for the current season – non paid-up Members are not authorised to use the facilities and those wishing to play on a Pay & Play basis.
- Tennis Members are welcome to join in the Doubles Box League & Singles Ladder
Bowls
- The Bowling Green is listed on the Booking schedule, there are no restrictions on the numbers of players on the Green at any one time, therefore there is no requirement to book. The Green availability can be viewed on the schedule – All League Matches and Social Sessions are booked on, Members can use the Green when it’s free.
Opening Hours
Playing Facilities
Mondays 9.00 am to 10:00 pm
Tuesdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Wednesdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Thursdays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Fridays 9.00 am to 10.00 pm
Saturdays 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Sundays 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Social Bowls Sessions (Spring/Summer Only)
Ladies - Thursday 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Mixed – Thursday 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Social Tennis Sessions
Mondays 10.00 am to 12.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Tues & Thurs 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Thurs (Juniors) 5.00 – 6.45 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Saturdays 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Sundays 10.00 am – 12.00 pm Gate Access Code 1616
Please note that the Access Code is valid for every session as indicated for the day and time as mentioned above. Access Code’s will be communicated for League Matches
Bar
Tuesdays 7.30 pm – Midnight
Wednesday 7.30 pm - Midnight
Thursdays 7.30 pm – Midnight
Friday 7.30 pm - Midnight
In addition, we will be opening on Mondays only when League Matches are played – League Match fixtures can be viewed on the Booking Page. Please note that the decision to close the Bar may be made where deemed financially unviable – Members will be notified by email.
The Snooker Room will be open from 9am until closing time as set out in our Opening Hours and when the Bar is open.
Please note that the Clubhouse is available for Private Hire, all bookings are recorded on Club Spark listed as the Function Room, please feel free to view the bookings prior to attending the Clubhouse as to avoid any busy periods if preferred. The Function Room can be accessed by Members wishing to play Table Tennis when showing as available.
Additional Information
- The Clubhouse and Bowls Hut will be open and can be used by Members. Please note that the Clubhouse will be accessible to keyholders during the day to those who have booked a playing session accessing the Kitchen, toilets or floodlights for League Matches. Front Door Keys are available to buy priced at £7.50.
- During Autumn/Winter months the Floodlights are paid for via the payment meters located in the Back Corridor in the Clubhouse, they cost £2.40 per hour. The Floodlights are available to use between Monday – Friday 4.00 – 10.00 pm due to restrictions within the residential location – The lights will automatically switch off at 10.00pm.
- The toilet facilities are open to keyholders during the day, during Bar Opening hours and on League Match nights the toilet facilities & changing rooms are accessible via the Clubhouse.
- The Bar opening hours are indicated as above, last orders will be served at 11:25pm and Members will be required to vacate the premises by midnight.
- The main gates will remain open for the duration of the facilities opening hours as stated in Opening Hours
- Members Visitors are allowed to play on the facilities. Every occasion must be arranged with Natalie Milligan by emailing [email protected] . All Visitors are required to complete a HGBTC Visitor Record and pay £2 via BACS prior to their visit or cash on the day which can be posted through the Clubhouse letterbox in an envelope. Club Rules state an individual can use the facilities as a Visitor on 6 separate occasions during the calendar year.