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Badminton Social Nottingham
Badminton Social Nottingham is a gay-friendly group that meet every week to socialise and
play badminton.
The group consists of mostly gay men, but is open to anyone: male, female, gay, straight, bi or otherwise, who would enjoy socialising over a spot of badminton.
Badminton Social is aimed at people of all levels of badminton ability and involves you playing different people at doubles. It's an opportunity to meet new people in a social context, make friends and have a good time.
There's usually around 10 people at each session, and there's always room for a few more!
| Email: | badmintonsocial@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Website: | www.badmintonsocial.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | 7.45pm every Monday, except Bank Holidays |
| Where: | Victoria Leisure Centre, Gedling Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1DB |
| How much: | £2.50 per session |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Gay Badminton Group
The Gay Badminton Group is a mixed ability group playing mainly doubles. The group is a friendly, sociable one and members go to a local pub for a drink after the session and organise trips out etc. Bring your own racquet or hire one cheaply at the venue.
| Telephone: | 020 8952 8293 |
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| Email: | roy@gingernob.freeserve.co.uk |
| Website: | www.gingernob.freeserve.co.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Sundays 6-8pm |
| Where: | Harrow Leisure Centre, Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex HA3 5BD |
| How much: | Share of court fees; no membership fee; usual cost £2 for 2 hours. |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Goslings Sports Club
Goslings is an umbrella sports club which currently covers badminton and swimming at
various London locations. The club has an inclusive policy and welcomes all to enjoy
sport whatever their ability. There are three weekly badminton sessions which are
followed by a social in a local. The Thursday session is open to all, while Monday's is
for intermediates and above.
| Email: | goslings@hotmail.com |
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| Website: | www.goslingssportsclub.com |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Mondays 8-10pm, Thursdays 7.30-10pm |
| Where: | Mondays at Finsbury Leisure Centre, Norman Street, London EC1V 3PU; Thursdays at Talacre Sports Centre, Dalby Street, London NW5 3AF |
| How much: | £5 membership per year, plus session costs |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Panthers London UK
Panthers London UK is a club for Badminton players. Games are played at Kensington Leisure
Centre. The club has been running for over eight years and has around 40 members.
Membership is a complete mix of ages and genders. Shuttles are provided, although you will require your own racquet. The club cannot accommodate absolute beginners, members are required to be club standard.
| Email: | info@panthers.org.uk |
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| Website: | www.panthers.org.uk |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Tuesdays 7-10pm |
| Where: | Kensington Sports Centre, Walmer Road, London W11 4PQ |
| How much: | £10 per year plus £5 per session |
| Beginners welcome: | No |
Gay Outdoor Club - Badminton
The Gay Outdoor Club organise regular badminton events at various locations across the country. The sessions are suitable for most abilities and the organisation links up with other LGBT badminton groups so that there are plenty of events to choose from.
For details see the main Gay Outdoor Club details or visit www.goc.org.uk/Activities/Badminton.htm
Squash
4PlaySquash
4PlaySquash is a London-based squash club for gay and lesbian squash players and their
friends. The club welcomes players of all abilities, and the practice sessions aim at
improving everyone's game.
They meet at several venues around London and also organise various regular social events. Their annual International Gay and Lesbian Squash Tournament at the beginning of May is one of the highlights of the year, and attracts players from many other gay and lesbian squash groups around Europe. Many of their members also compete in other European tournaments.
| Email: | info@4playsquash.org |
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| Website: | www.4playsquash.org |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | Check the website or Email for details |
| Where: | Check the website or Email for details |
| How much: | Typically £4-5 per session, no membership fees |
| Beginners welcome: | Yes |
Tennis
Tennis London International
Tennis London International meets weekly and between 30 and 50 players usually play short
sets of eight games alternating this with light banter and heavy gossip.
The club welcomes players of all standards, but if you’re a complete beginner you are asked to attend the coaching courses first; email for details. Everyone else - turn up with a racquet, trainers and clothes to play in, and you’ll be set up for a game of doubles. The club now has 120 members and a mailing list of over 400.
| Telephone: | Jonathan South on 07887 655367 |
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| Email: | info@tennislondon.com |
| Website: | www.tennislondon.com |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| When: | 5-9pm Sunday |
| Where: | Westway Tennis Centre, Crowthorne Road, London, W10 6RP |
| How much: | £30 (£15 concessions) per year. Session £8 (full), £5 (concs) for members; £12 (full) or £6 (concs) for non-members. |
| Beginners welcome: | See above |
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