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York & District Indoor Bowls Club
302 Thanet Road, Dringhouses, YO24 2NW

Contacts:The Office,tel 01904 704180
The Restaurant, tel Ruth on 01904 705864

Situated opposite the Edmund Wilson Swimming Baths, the Indoor Bowls Club was opened in March 1973 after many of the outdoor bowlers in the City felt that they wanted to bowl all year round. The Club has gone from strength to strength to become the biggest club in the country with over 2,000 members and can offer a superb facility with nine rinks, a very popular restaurant and excellent social entertainment by way of darts, dominoes and cards, bingo, key draws and raffles.

The Club is always on the lookout for new members; whether you wish to be a bowling member, young or old, or just a social member you will be made most welcome. Free coaching is available for anyone interested in taking up the sport. To join contact the office between 9.00 am and 12.00 during the summer or 9.00 am and 9.00 pm after September for a membership form. To book a meal phone Ruth at the restaurant.


Old Priory Judo Club
Moor Lane Youth Centre, Wains Road, Dringhouses

Tel 01904 783283

The club provides Judo training for those aged 5 yrs upwards and is run by Sheila Locker, a 6th Dan Black Belt. Sessions are held on Saturdays from 9.30 am to 11.30 and 12.30 pm to 2.30.


Knavesmire Harriers Running Club
Dringhouses Sports & Social Club, St. Helen's Road, YO24 1HR

Contact:Brian Hughes,tel 01904 656427
e-mail: webadmin@knavesmire-harriers.co.uk

A friendly club of just over 200 members of all ages and abilities. Varied training sessions are organised each week and members take part in road running, cross country, fell running, relays, veterans races and other events according to ability and inclination. There is a club run each month.

The popular Brass Monkey half marathon is staged by the club each January and many members take part in the London Marathon, either as runners or as marshals at "Knavesmire Corner". We welcome new members - please do contact us for more information.


Dringhouses Sports and Social Club,
St. Helen's Road, YO24 1HR

The club provides facilities for cricket, football and darts;

Dringhouses Cricket Club are members of the York Senior Cricket League and run two teams in the 2nd and 6th divisions. They also run three Junior sides in the York Junior Cricket League at under 11, under 13 and also an intermediate team aimed at under 17's.

Contacts:M. KenyonChairman01904 706388
M. HaytorSecretary01904 338448
 D. StorrJunior Sec.01904 706795

Dringhouses Football Club run two teams in the York & District Leper Hare Football League.

Contact:M. Backhouse01904 790302


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Dringhouses Bowling Club
Tadcaster Road

Secretary: George Elliott  tel. 01904 706633

Dringhouses Bowling Club is a small community amateur sports club, playing and promoting the sport of flat green bowls.

We are a very mixed group of men and women of all abilities from county standard to comparative novices, but the club aim is to enjoy the sport. We can promise you that it is pure pleasure to be on the green on a fine summer day, meeting friends from our own and other local clubs in the various leagues.

We are always seeking to recruit new members and you are certain of a warm and friendly welcome. Come along to the green which is tucked away in the racing stables complex on Tadcaster Road opposite the 'Fox & Roman' or ring the secretary at any time.

We can provide bowls to anyone wanting to try the game before committing to join the club. Do come along, meet us and try the game.


Kickboxing, The York Martial Arts Academy
Foxwood Community Centre, Bellhouse Way

Contact: Craig Long email craig@kikbox.co.uk
Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4.30 to 8.30 pm
(Also Mondays and Wednesdays in Heworth)

The York Martial Arts Academy (www.kikbox.co.uk) provides safe and professional coaching for people of all ages. No experience is needed, just lots of energy and enthusiasm.


West Thorpe Badminton Clubs
West Thorpe Methodist Church

A social badminton club with players of all abilities. New players are most welcome. Meets on Wednesdays, 7.30 - 9.15pm. Please call in any Wednesday.


Edmund Wilson Swimming Baths
Thanet Road, Dringhouses

Swimming and Gymnasium facilities for all ages and abilities. Telephone 01904 793031 or call in for detailed information.


Beginners Aerobics / Keep Fit
St. Edward's Church Hall, Tadcaster Road

Contact: Donna, tel (home) 01904 349363
(work) 01904 785926

Sessions are held on Monday and Thursday from 5.15 to 6.15 pm and on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11am, September to mid-July. Newcomers very welcome at any session.

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