Contact:... ............ Anne Webster

Neyland Badminton Group meet every Tuesday morning at Neyland Community Hub. We are now based at Neyland Community Hub after relocating there back in January 2025.

We are a very friendly group of people, some more experienced than others but no one is made to feel uncomfortable in their ability to play and there's loads of banter, it really is a great atmosphere!

Our games are mostly played in pairs or doubles, so four on the court at any one time; this gives everyone an equal opportunity to have a go . We just play for fun and a laugh, yes there is a little competiveness but it all adds to the fun as it’s not taken seriously. You’re find that help and support is given to new beginners and it’s amazing to see just how accomplished and confident they become over the following weeks.

Of course not everyone in our group are able to play every week due to other commitments and we understand that, and there is no pressure put on anyone to have to attend or make them feel guilty for not attending. At the end of the day, it's all about wanting to take part, having fun, having a laugh, enjoying the sessions and making friends!

We do have a strategy for a larger group should we ever get more than ten players turn up for a session as we only have two courts available. We can reduce the games from a 21 point to win, to a 15 point to win, so that people are not waiting too long on the sidelines. But it also offers them a chance to catch their breath as well as time to chat amongst themselves.

We are very keen to promote our U3A Badminton Group to keep it running for the foreseeable future, and as a U3A group, we understand the importance of creating a welcoming safe, pleasant learning environment,  where members can have fun and enjoy.

It is a great way to improve your fitness level and a lot of fun too, so if you are at all interested you would be most welcome to come along and give it a go! Rackets are provided if you do not have one, the two hour session includes a break for refreshments provided, and your first session is free so please come along and give us a go!

The badminton sessions are held every Tuesday between 11.00am and 1.00pm.  After your first free session the weekly charges are £5.00 per 2 hour session (this includes a refreshment break), to cover the hire cost of the facilities!