sports and social facilities for Watlington and surrounding communities
WMC 01491 613972 Bar 01491 613101
Updated 20/04/12
Watlington's Jubilee Weekend
a weekend of music and laughter presented by the Watlington Memorial Club
Tickets available from
the Club Bar, the Granary and the Bread Bin
for more information ...
call the bar ( 613101 ) or email us
Watlington is a great place to live and work. It has all the best qualities of living in a small country town with historic buildings, superb Chiltern countryside, good local facilities and shops. At the heart of Watlington is the Watlington Memorial Club, and hidden behind it a treasure of sports facilities.
The Club boasts a membership of over 700 who make full use of the on-site sporting and games facilities - Tennis, Racquetball, Squash, Bowls, and Snooker. Inside the main building, we have the main Community Hall and kitchen and lounge/bars area which act as a social focus with services when required, for members, non members and for functions.
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“our” restaurant, the former Bhaji, is under the new management of Ansar Ali, with his team of award winning chefs. We look forward to trying out their extensive menu and wish the Spice Guru team the very best |
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Our previous Chairman, Nathan Buckland, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was a stalwart of the club for many years, giving his hands-on approach to both social club and charity. Our thoughts and condolences go to Julie and the family |
CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN
At the AGM on 21st September, Miriam Wilcock announced her retirement from the charity committee after steering the club from uncertain future and finances 5 years ago into a position of forward looking stability. Quite an achievement!
Robin Holmes-Smith, Vice-chairman, has taken over the role for the time being, but in the longer term, he and his committee are keen for “new blood” to provide fresh ideas and experience in running the charity.
CAN YOU HELP?
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SNOOKER now available for ALL members
Ask at the bar!
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The club front has had a much needed facelift and renovations to the windows. We hope that this will give members a High Street frontage to be proud of!
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The WMC & its members were thrilled when Curly Coles and his family took over in autumn 2008, bringing their expertise and long tradition as landlords in Watlington to our own bars. They are now hosting the darts team, providing Aunt Sally and pool, and provide support for functions when required. |
The bars are once more the perfect place for a purely social drink or for thirsty squash & tennis players and bowlers alike!
Specific catering and bar arrangements in association with events in the hall & Georgian room bar can be organised either through the WMC or the bar.
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NEED A MEETING ROOM? Businesses, local groups, seminars, LOOK NO FURTHER … USE OUR BRIGHT & ELEGANT ROOM AT THE FRONT OF THE WMC
Hourly rate £10 (businesses) £5 (groups) call or email us for details
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discounts for daily hire, concessions for WMC members and charities
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| The day that Watlington went ‘wild’ arrived and lived up to expectation on a warm bright day: for the full report on cycling, classic cars, bucking broncos, hotdogs & beer, family competitions, tennis and squash games … |
book the squash courts or the “Scout Hut”!
contact us for special rates |
Registered Charity 271000