A PARTY VENUE FOR THE NAUGHTIEST CHILD!…read more We attended a toddlers party. It was awful. The dance studio where it was held had no decorations. There were a few soft play mats and shapes laying around - a number where wet and we had to dry them off with a cloth. The attending 3 female staff (although only 1 wore a uniform) seemed very young and instead of trying to get the part going they mainly stood in a huddle chatting. They lacked confidence with the children and the party games were cringe-worthy. There was one CD played that had good background music on it but it wasn't children's dancing music so a bit difficult to play musical statues and the children just stood around. The room where they served food was equally as drab - just a table with chairs and a plain tablecloth. The quality of food was very poor and it was served badly. I felt sorry for the little boy whose birthday it was. Avoid.

a bit dated but it does what it says, keeps you active. I've…read moreonly used the pool here, which is fine. I prefer to go when its cordoned off for aqua aerobics as i get to swim to music which i find much better. Really wish they would play background music all the time. I then use their health suite which consists of a sauna and steam room which is great in the winter time. It does have a gym and has a list of exercise classes it does but i haven't tried any of them yet

Got free access to this gym since i was staying at the Richmond hill hotel. They are conveniently…read morelocated right behind the hotel. They have a pool, cardio machines upstairs and a weight room. Can get a little crowded but not too bad. Relatively speaking this is one of the roomier workout facilities that I have used in Europe. I am from the US and it takes a little bit of getting used to since everything in the States is much bigger.

Just canceled our membership. Not worth the money definitely. Staff is nice and friendly. But…read moreswimming instructors are poor skilled, old fashioned teaching stile which makes kids withdraw from lessons - Waste of money. The manager tried to fool me by not refunding money for canceled lesson due to closed pool area. Jacuzzi does't work, has been tried to fix many times - nothing. Sauna and steam room are ok, but nearly the same effect you can get in a hot tub at home for less £. But I did like the temperature of the water in the swimming pool, its just perfect. Poor hygiene I'd say. But as far as this club was in 5 walking minutes from home it did work for us. I think you pay for being in not over crowded club, but not for the quality...

Lots of classes to choose from, some good and some not so good teachers…read more Changing rooms are average with them taking 5 months to replace a light bulb in the toilets. The exercise studio is a disgrace. Flooding damaged the ceiling and the floor, classes were cancelled so they could repair the floor but they didn't and when they cancelled them for a second time they only replaced parts of the floor and left large damaged areas unrepaired. Cheap and cheerful but don't expect anyone to return your calls or answer emails and staff are generally kept in the dark so unable to help much. The booking app is abysmal, regularly doesn't work, was supposedly updated and now doesn't work again. You can't book by phone as they don't answer. Booking via the website is ok if you know what class you want to book, if it then it's a nightmare.

I absolutely love the gym here. It has all the necessary equipment and more, even during busy times…read morethere are always machines free. It did get a bit annoying in January when the post Christmas 'new year new you' crowd were in, but thankfully it's returned to normal now. I haven't used the swimming pool or attended any classes here (I've tried to book on to some classes but they always seem to be full!), but I've heard good things.

A brand new and sprawling leisure centre by the river in Teddington. I use it for the squash…read morecourts, which are separate from the main buildings, and a little isolated, but we've never had a problem getting a court when we've wanted one. The local schools and clubs use this place extensively and you'll find plenty of sports teams training in the evening and on weekends. The staff are super helpful, going out of their way. They even told us that nobody had booked the courts after us so we were free to play until we pleased. Nice touch. It's out the way, so you'll need to drive or cycle to get here.

I used to play quite a bit of tennis when I was younger but then I got older. A while back I…read moredecided that maybe I'd quite like to take it up again but on a smaller court, where I could have a few drinks either before or after and not be completely and utterly destroyed for days. Things had got bad with the fitness and the tennis. So that's when I decided that badminton might be the answer. After considering the options in the local area I dragged a friend down to one of their open sessions on a Sunday evening. It's £10 for about two hours and if you're new you get lessons in with that. Not cheap really but it's good to see if you like it enough to continue. After that you can either join or try table tennis, an even smaller court. I didn't end up continuing the badminton for very long but actually did really enjoy it here. It's an ultra friendly club, very neighbourhoodly, a little bit suburban and most members are either older or very young. Good indoor racquet sport options though for cold weather adverse. Gym too.

A brief study of previous clubs I've been to…read more Nearly all of the badminton clubs I've had the pleasure of gracing tend to subscribe to various extremes. These can be applied to the temperaments of the people, the quality of the play, the poise and precision of post-play banter, height, width and length of the hall, and the quantity of shuttle cocks. Because without enough shuttle cocks we might as well be swatting flies as a form of sweaty recreation. I recall two clubs in particular in Maidstone in Kent. I can't remember what they're called. I forgot them successfully. The first one interested me, because even the worst of players acted in a godlike manner. I left this club. The second abomination had a hall so small, and a ceiling so low that I'm convinced the dwarfs stranded outside wanted their wedding reception back. Why the Wimbledon Racquet & Fitness Centre is a 'keeper' in my view? Beyond expectations frankly. Lockers (which require only £1 deposit) and have enough room to keep all you groceries, a child of average height, a jacket, a brief case, and anything else associated with a burdensome modern lifestyle. The halls (playing space) is huge, immensely well kept and there is ample space allocated for those who wish to watch including (can you believe) more locker space near the court. But never fear, there aren't endless opportunities for the humble and nimble to spectate gormlessly at the sidelines. Whatever skill level you happen to be; whatever your racquet wielding disposition; you'll get regular on-court action. And advice to improve your game. The opportunities for improving your technique are constant, and the trainer's timekeeping sharp. For example on Sundays from 5 to 7pm the Beginners & Improvers Session takes place. This is £6 to members and £12 to non-members. The coaching sessions and playing sessions mix in perfectly. Either you can train (the coaching is excellent) or play mixed (or non-mixed) doubles games. There is also the Open Session on Friday which cost me, as a non-member, £12.50. But that's for over three hours of solid badminton and half time snacks (often delicious Chelsea Buns, doughnuts and Apple Turnovers). And hot tea. This is all thrown in to the price. If you haven't got a racquet they always have a good quality piece of equipment to hand - no extra charge or renting fee etc. Excellent stock of badminton goods to buy. I purchased my court shoes from the club for roughly 30 quid (excellent quality - superb in usage). Sublime cushioning. They're good. There are gym facilities. Full membership includes unlimited use of a fully equipped air-conditioned gym, unlimited use of saunas and changing-room facilities, and a free gym induction/training programme. Massive bonus: they're not (I repeat not) cliquey like a great many clubs. Anyhow I could go on and on. And you (doubtless) want your evening to yourself. I recommend the place. You can find out more here: http://www.wimbledonclub.co.uk Words: Phillip J Cogger

The school is a fee paying all boys chool which achieves very high reults for both GCSE and IB…read morelevels. The school no longer allows 6th formers to take A levels and this has led some pupils to look to nearby wimbleon college when applying for 6th for. This does not, however take away from the good teaching and brilliant the facilities the school has.

What you need in the heart of your community is a nice big park and Recreation Ground. Seriously,…read moregrowing up near this resource was a bit special. So, it has a little garden, bowling green, tennis court, children's playground, cricket pitches and football pitches. Although it is because it is five minutes walk from Wimbledon station, a great place to sunbathe, has (sometime working and unlocked) toliets, a parkie (whoop!), a corner shop accross the road, two nearby schools and an Art college within a moments walk that it is the heart of the community. I don't know a park like this oneanywhere.