I was a member of this tennis club for 4 years before I started university and enjoyed every moment…read moreI spent here. The facilities available have been revamped by the new large clubhouse that's been erected, nice tarmac courts (unfortunately not lawn tennis as the name suggests) along with 3 astroturf courts, knock-up wall and seating areas for spectators. The new clubhouse boasts a large bar on the upper floor with a balcony for comfortable viewing on tennis competition days and for the parents whilst their children are being taught by the professionals at the tennis club. They run weekly tennis lessons ranging from beginner toddlers to pro-adults of all genders and ages, making them feel welcome in the atmosphere around the club. The prices of the membership are very cheap considering you get unlimited play on the courts throughout the years, obviously not when the courts are in use for competition or training, and also into the clubhouse. For those budding tennis fans/players around Congleton, this is definitely a must sign up for.

This large sports area in the centre of the town provides ample opportunity for the keen cricketer…read moreor keen bowler to join up. I started my cricketing career at this ground before switching to the more village style of Mossley to ensure myself of a game and to follow my mates who also all switched. The facilities cricket-wise include a large clubhouse, bowling net, astroturf wicket, roll-on cricket net and pristine outfield and wicket at times. The ground itself is rather large with long boundaries downhill to the pavilion and uphill to the far end othe ground. However, the side boundaries can vary in length from extremely short to large dependent on the wicket chosen for the game. Congleton CC has a 1sts, 2nds and 3rds adult teams along with U18s down to U9 children age groups. The clubhouse boasts a large bar area for functions/birthday parties etc and ample facilities for those visiting cricket teams who travel to Congleton. The car park is sadly inadequate for the size of the club.

I came, I saw, I conquered (to an extent) one of the most basic climbing walls they had, but hey ho…read more- you have to start somewhere! My very first time at the MCC and first time climbing generally and I have to say that I really hope I'll be going back soon! We went for a taster session between 5 of us which lasted an hour and cost £60 between us - not bad value I think! Liam the instructor was a really cool guy (in fact all the staff were pretty chilled and friendly) and was all about the safety first, followed by teaching us on the kiddy walls - then onto the "am I really going to have to climb up that mofo" walls! After we all had a chance to get up and down the big walls a few times we then went on to some bouldering which was really cool but I could definitely feel it in my shoulders the next day - intense but good fun and you really work up a sweat! Special mention should go to what a cool place is - just check out the snaps! An old church/cathedral converted into what is an amazing space and setting - just wow!

I have always wanted to try climbing in the past, but have always been put off by the initial cost…read moreof equipment and just the general worry that I may not like it. Well, I have put that behind me. I decided to throw the idea out to the people of yelp and managed to gather together a small group of rotund gentlemen (like myself), and one pretty lady, to have a go at our local climbing wall. It was in a converted church, which was pretty cool. The MCC offer a 1 or 2 hour taster session, with the idea being that the more people you get to come the cheaper it will be. We went for the 1 hour and have to say that that was more than enough. We were introduced to our instructor Liam, who managed to show us how to put on all the equipment so as it would cause the most amount of damage to our genitals during the hour. He then took us to a child wall for our initial go at climbing. The air was filled with hushed curse words as a room full of food bloggers were rapidly been overtaken by small children on the climbing wall. Then, to the large wall! Wait?! Already?! YES!!!! And so, two at a time we were sent up the large wall. And it wasn't easy. my forearms are still aching now as I type! But it was fun. Everyone was aching together. Everyone was helping each other and egging people on. After this, we had a go at bouldering. This basically like the wall, but without ropes and only up a wall that is about 10'. Liam put stickers at some of the highest places and we all had to try and get one. Well, the things we will do for a sticker. It was carnage. People were falling off walls onto the crash mats like we were in action movies. Then, an hour was done. fantastic. I want to go back again :-)

Athletic Club catering for all ages and abilities in track & field events and running.read more

The place sounds a bit posh and though it would be too when my friend decided to take me here. But…read moreit was not that posh at all. In fact there were several different people member of this club. So I met some rugby players who joined this club as an extra hobby to have. And there is always some activity going on at this very much pleasant place. And there are a lot of people to every day, so you will always have some one there to hang around with. Soon after my friend took me for a try out, I joined it because I like tennis and bowling, so to combine it is even better.