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Potential venues
Last updated 24 September 2022
This list is laid out in alphabetical order of county location of venue. The list was originally collated by Julie Johnson from information provided by county captains and officials. It is hoped the list will be useful for captains who have to arrange matches at neutral venues at short notice. Further additions, especially about parking, access for physically disabled players, kitchen facilities, local food outlets, and comments (from home or visiting players) are invited. Further venues north of Birmingham city or near motorway junctions will be useful. Please send additions, updates, comments and corrections to the webmaster.
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| Town, County | Venue | Last hired | Contact for information or hiring | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | ||||
| Spondon | Spondon Chess Club, Celanese Acetate, Holme Lane, Spondon, Derbys | 2010 | Bert Loomes on Bert27@talktalk.net or Dean Madden 07946 399 469 | It is believed this venue is no longer available |
| Leicestershire | ||||
| Melton Mowbray | Village Hall, Hoby, Melton Mowbray, Leics | 2009 | Miranda, 01664 434 259 | |
| Syston | Syston Social Club, High Street, Syston, Leics LE7 1GP | 2014 | Julie Johnson 0116 2609012 or 0116 2609086 for the club | Some matches held in upstairs room without disabled access. Bar and bar snacks. Limited free off-road parking within 2 min walk of venue. |
| Thurmaston | St Michael's Old School & Community Centre, 736 Melton Road, Thurmaston, Leics LE4 8BD | 2012 | Maureen Tebbutt 0116 261 1419 | |
| Barkby | Barkby Village Hall, 19 Beeby Road, Barkby, Leics Tel | 2009 | Sue Kirk 0116 2603997 | |
| Gaddesby | Gaddesby Village Hall, 20 Ashby Road, Gaddesby, Leics LE7 4WF |
2009 | Sue Evans 01664 840305 | |
| Sharnford | Sharnford Evergreen Hall, Leicester Road, Sharnford, Leics LE10 3PP | 2015 | Mrs R Simpson & Mrs M Sanders 01455 274 158 or 01455 274 038 |
Easy to find; 3 miles from M69 junction. Adjacent off-road parking. |
| Frisby on the Wreake | Village Hall, Water Lane, Frisby on the Wreake, Leics, LE14 2NP |
2009 | Mark Atlee 01664 434 358 | |
| Frisby on the Wreake | Methodist Church Hall, 29 Main Street, Frisby on the Wreake, Leics LE14 2NJ | 2009 | Dennis or Jenny Hurst 01664 840 479 | |
| Nottinghamshire | ||||
| Kingston-on Soar | Kingston on Soar Village Hall, Kingston on Soar, Notts | 2009 | Mike Plimmer, 01509 670 177 | |
| Annesley Woodhouse | Forest Road Methodist Church, Annesley Woodhouse, Notts NG19 9HH | 2009 | 01623 752 349 | |
| Bramcote, Nottingham | Bramcote Memorial Church Hall, Notts NG9 3HD | 2013 | David Levens (Notts u180 Capt) 01773 761170 | |
| Nottingham | Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Nottingham | 2009 | 0115 962 1153 | |
| Shropshire | ||||
| Shifnal | Scout & Guide Headquarters, Currier Lane, Shifnal, Shrops TF11 8EQ | 2012 | Peter Kitchen 01743 467 298 | Restricted off-road parking |
| Ford | Trinity Primary School, Butt Lane, Ford, Shrops | 2009 | 01743 850 227 | |
| Staffordshire | ||||
| Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent | Fenton Sports & Social Club, Victoria Place, Fenton, Stoke on Trent ST4 2LX Tel | 2009 | 01782 847734 | |
| Greatwood Hall, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent | Greatwood Hall, Hollington Rd, Upper Tean, Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST10 4JY | 2015 | David Ball 01538 723237 or 07971850744 | |
| Newcastle-u-Lyme | Newcastle Bridge Club, 6 King Street, Newcastle-u-Lyme, Staffs ST5 1EL | 2014 | John Day, Staffs U140 Capt, 01782 611164 | Nearby pay-and-display carpark, refreshments incuded in price |
| Bushbury, Wolverhampton | Bushbury Community Centre, Northwood Park Road, Bushbury WV10 8EU | 2013 | Phil Staley (Bushbury Chess Club) 01902 339583 | |
| Ryecroft, Walsall | Ryecroft Community Hub, 28 New Forest Road, (off Dartmouth Avenue) Walsall WS3 1 TR | 2014 | Nell Mulla 01922 234 080 |
Off-street parking Stairs to some rooms |
| Warwickshire | ||||
| Highcroft Sports & Social Club, Birmingham | Slade Road, Birmingham B23 7JG | 2013 | The Bar Manager 0121 382 5101 |
£60 for Sat 1-6pm, used by Nigel Birtwistle's team. |
| Lapworth Village Hall | Old Warwick Road, Solihull, West Midlands B94 6LD | 2014 | Sue Hunt 01564 78 4501 |
Kitchen facilities and ample parking |
| Quinborne, Birmingham | Quinborne Community Centre, Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham B32 2TW | 2009 | 0121 682 7474 | |
| Tysley, Birmingham | Tysley & Dist Working Men's Club, 573 Warwick Road, Tysley, Birmingham B11 2EX | 2013 | Contact Richard Reynolds, Olton Chess Club | Car park and disabled access |
|
Water Orton |
Water Orton Methodist Centre, Birmingham Road, Water Orton B46 1SR | 2013 | 0121 730 474 | Contact is Janet Smith |
| Worcestershire | ||||
| Boeley | Boeley Village Hall, Beoley Lane, Holt End, Beoley, Worcs. B98 9AN. www.beoley.org.uk | 2012 | Richard and Mary Ball on 01527 666460 | Good playing hall. Plenty of parking. Easy access from M42 Jnct 3. Kitchen, but bring own disposable cups, teaspoons. |
| Hagley | Hagley Free Church Hall, Worcester Road, West Hagley, DY9 0NG. |
2013 | Don Moss (Booking Secy) 01562 883 583 | Good playing hall with kitchen facilities. Adjacent off-street parking. £35 afternoon til 5pm, and £70 evening. |
| Redditch | Webheath Village Hall, 18 Heathfield Road, Redditch, Worcs B97 5SQ | 2013 | Tony, 01527 455 907 | Hire charge includes setting up hall |
| Quinborn, Birmingham | Quinborn Community Centre, Ridgacre Road, Quinton, Birmingham B32 2TW | 2009 | 0121 682 7474 | |
| Redditch | St Matthias & St George Church Hall, Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcs | 2012 | ||
| Worcester | St Stephen's Church Hall, Droitwich Road, Worcester WR3 7HS | 2015 | Ray Collett (Worcs CA) 01905 454754 | Off road parking and nearby snack shops and bar meals. |
| Worcester | University of Worcester, St John's Campus, Henwick Drive, Worcester WR2 6AJ | 2010 | 01905 855000 | Parking £1 next to hall. Vending machines. No need to clear furniture. |