Sport and Exercise
Boxercise

Sessions are on Thursday evenings,  6:00pm-6:50pm. 

Boxercise is non-contact boxing training workout suitable for all levels of fitness. It is the perfect session to have fun, reduce stress and have an effective workout in a safe motivating environment.  Maximum of 20 people per session so to secure your place call Charlie Hobson on 07757 108854 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information on the classes & the instructor, visit www.charliehobson.co.uk
 
Badminton

Monday

From 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. every Monday during term time in the Village Hall.  
All players welcome.     
Details from Fiona Barrow - 840444


Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 7:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the Village Hall, Clifford
Contact:  David Parrott - 844951

 
Bramham & Clifford Cricket Club

The Club is based in its own premises on Rhodes Lane, Clifford.  
Two  Saturday teams - Wetherby League, Divisions 3 & 5
Thursday evening team - Whixley Evening League
Sunday – Occasional friendly fixtures
Come and join us - we are a friendly family club
Premises available for hire for small functions

Chairman Richard Howard - 07796 440994

Secretary Sue Kidd -  07790 897764

 
Clifford Village A.F.C.

Home Ground:  Northway’s Playing Field ;  Post Match: The Bay Horse High Street, Clifford.
Monthly meetings held on first Wed of the month at 7:30 pm in the Bay Horse.

We play in the Harrogate Saturday Claro League Division 1 and five a side on Tuesday evenings.

Chairman: John Dunnington  
Treasurer: Allison Wilkinson This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it home: 01937842813 Mobile: 07800610400
Manager: Neil Darnton Contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Mobile: 07800955948

We have been running over 15 years and pride ourselves in involving local people in our squad, so if you want to join us please contact Neil on the numbers above.

We have use of the Northway’s playing fields under a 25 year lease from the Parish Council , but we are trying to  enhance the facilities with the building of changing facilities, (we currently share these with the Cricket Club) which will be available for use by  everyone in the  village . So if you have any fund raising ideas and would like to volunteer to help us with our project, please contact Allison on the numbers above.

 
Clifford Walking Group

 The Group was formed in 2003 primarily for Clifford residents, there is no membership fee as it is an informal gathering of people who enjoy the countryside in the friendly company of other walkers.  We have different leaders for each of our monthly walks which ensures an ever changing scene. Distances are usually around 6 to 8 miles.  Pauline Winterburn, 842768 co-ordinates the Clifford Walking Group.  In 2011 the celebrated the 100th Clifford Walking Group Walk.

Amblers group for those who prefer a more leisurely outing during the gentler months. The walks should be less than 5 miles.  Glennis Allan 845348, co-ordinates the 'amblers'.
Details of walks for both Groups will appear in the Clifford Outlook and on the 'News and Events' page.

Scramblers group meet occasionally throughout the year for more strenuous walks in the Dales, Peak District, etc. These are NOT advertised in Outlook.
Contact: Lyn Parkin This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ,  842141, who will add your name to the contact list.

 
Pilates Classes

Clifford Methodist Church Hall

Established in Clifford for over 12 years, we have a Beginners/ Level 1 class on a Monday evening 7.30-8.30pm and three classes on Thursday evenings in Clifford Methodist Church Hall as follows:- Level 1 6.00pm, Advanced 7.15pm and Men Only 8.30pm. Pilates develops your core strength (abdominal and back) as well as improving your flexibility and helps mental focus and relaxation. It is excellent for bad backs and to improve posture. No equipment needed just a cushion and wear loose comfortable clothing. Call Lindsey Jackson (qualified Pilates instructor) @ More Than Pilates Limited to book a place and discuss your needs Tel: 586685 (email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ).  
Visit www.enhance-wellbeing.com for information about classes and Pilates DVDs.

 
Tai Chi
T'ai Chi intermediate group meets on a Monday, 1-3 pm, for occasional workshops at Clifford Village Hall. Please contact Barney Bardsley (teacher) for more information and dates.
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07769 806 236
 
Yoga

7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Tuesday of term time in the Methodist schoolroom

Contact:  Organiser,  Sue Park  - 844364

 
Boston Spa Bowling Club

The green is situated in Stables Lane and offers excellent crown green bowling facilities for both social and competitive bowling to males and females of all age groups and experience.  New members will be made very welcome.  Those not wishing to commit themselves can, for a nominal daily fee, borrow club woods and try out the game to see if it suits them.

For further information  contact: 
Michael Collinson - 520399

 
Boston Spa Tennis Club

Boston Spa Tennis Club is an LTA affiliated club club and was recently awarded the prestigious title of Clubmark status. Situated on the Stables Lane playing fields, it has 4 all-weather carpet courts and a pavilion. There is floodlighting to three of the courts. 

They are a friendly club with around 135 adult members and 80 juniors.  New members are always welcome.  The club caters for both social and competitive tennis with 5 men’s teams, 2 ladies' and 3 mixed teams, and junior teams. Social tennis sessions are held on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. There is a strong junior section for ages 4 to 16. Coaching is available for all age groups at all levels from our LTA registered coach. Annual subscriptions in 2011 are £85 adult, £35 student and £32 junior.

For more information Alasdair Rattray (Chairman) - 842625  or seetheir website

 
Swimming

Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool (owned and run by a charitable trust) together with a fully equipped and staffed fitness suite                - 833001

Wetherby Swimming Pool (Leisure Services of Leeds city council)        - 585125