Sports and Games Clubs

Menston Badminton Club

Plays non-league badminton for enjoyment. Open to all, but experienced players preferred.

Kirklands, Friday 19.30 to 21.30.

Contact: Mrs C Curry, Club Secretary, 31 Hawksworth Drive, Guiseley 01943 874 131

Menston St Mary's Deanery Badminton Club
Social badminton in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Additionally social events, outside visits and other activities. Open to all aged 16 to 70+ of all abilities.
St Mary's School. Tuesdays winter and spring school terms 20.00 to 22.00.
Subscription £55 for 33 nights play, visitors £5 per night.
Contact: Janet Hatton 01943 602 341

Monday Night Badminton Group

Plays badminton in a friendly, mixed social group. Open to anyone who enjoys playing badminton. Kirklands Community Centre. Mondays 8.00pm - 10.00pm Subscription £12 quarterly.

Contact: Mrs J Lister, Secretary, "Sedgwick", 56 Bridgeland Avenue 01943 875 967

Menston Bowling Club

Promotes the game of Crown Green Bowling at the Green behind Kirklands Community Centre from April to October. Open to residents of Menston and others subject to acceptance by a membership committee. Joining fee £10. Annual subscription: adult £10, junior £3.50.

Contact: Peter Hammond, Secretary, 24 Wrexham Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale 01943 863 417

Kirklands Bridge Club

Popular friendly club playing Rubber Bridge - Acol System. Open to all, with players of some experience preferred. New members welcome. Kirklands Community Centre. Alternate Tuesday 19.15 to 22.00.

Contact: Secretary Mrs Christine Upton, 18 Fieldhead Drive, Guiseley 01943 879 326

Wharfe Valley Bridge Club

A Duplicate Bridge Club. Kirklands Community Centre. Thursdays 13.30 to 16.30. Subscription £5 annually, £1 per attendance.

Contact: Mrs M Smith, 10 Craven Park 01943 874 396

Menston Cricket Club

Provides an opportunity for all ages to play and enjoy the game. Outdoor playing season from late April to mid September.

Senior Teams: (Airedale and Wharfedale Leagues) Matches on Saturdays, nets Tuesday from 18.30.

Junior Teams: Under 9s: matches on Saturday mornings 10.00, nets Thursday evenings.

Under 13s: Matches Friday from 18.15, nets Monday 18.30.

Under 15s: Matches Sunday from 10.00, nets Monday 18.30.

Supporters always welcome. Annual Subscriptions: Senior players £40, Students £10, Juniors £15 to £7.50.

Contact: John Bradley, 65 Westgate, Guiseley 01943 875 417 or see www.menstoncc.co.uk

Menston Tennis Courts Users Association

Maintains the tennis courts in the park in good order, in conjunction with Bradford Metropolitan District Council, with informal supervision of the courts to prevent or limit vandalism. Enrolment Saturdays generally about Easter 10.00 to noon in library foyer. Details are posted in the Library and on the Community Notice Board in the grounds of Kirklands.

Subscription £8.00 annually, key deposit £10. Keys for occasional use may be obtained from the Post Office, Main Street or 'Cut Away Hair Salon', 1 Bingley Road. Charges apply.
Contact 01943 884 609

Wharfedale Aikido Club 

A dynamic traditional Japanese martial sport. Club affiliated to British Aikido Association and other national organisations. St Mary's Roman Catholic School, Menston, Thursdays. Junior classes 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Adult classes 20.00 to 21.30.

Contact: Bob Jones 01943 863 857