Another fine sport venue in Birmingham with plenty of history to be discovered. Edgbaston Priory…read moreClub is dated from 130 years ago but the currently facility is a complex dated from 1964, as a result of the merger between two traditional clubs: Edgbaston Law Tennis Club and Priory Lawn Tennis Club. Edgbaston Priory Club also hosts some important competition such as AEGON Classic and the traditional WTA Tour stop. Placed in a very privileged area of Birmingham, this very modern club has 29 tennis courts, 10 squash courts, indoors and outdoors swimming pools, a fitness centre, bar and restaurant and it's considered one of the largest and most popular racquet and leisure clubs in UK.

Been going here for 11 years. It has just recently (2013) renovated, and is more awesome than ever…read more There are two swimming pools, over 10 squash courts, many tennis courts, two restaurants, and much more. They give lessons of squash, tennis and swimming. The service in priory is just amazing. It's like one big family. It is VERY children-friendly-my son goes there for his swimming lessons on his own- and my whole family go on Sundays to swim in the pool. We also do squash. Once you are a member, you can book out squash courts, tennis courts, get points when you buy food, get deals on lessons, and children even get their own card to buy food with (only if you want them to), get themselves into the place by scanning their card (my daughter feels like a secret agent scanning her card into the machine). Overall, priory is one of the best leisure clubs around Birmingham. I would definitely recommend this place.

Midland is as about as friendly as it gets for a sailing club…read more OK, I admit it's my home club and I am biased, but I am not the only one who says so, all the members do, and that MUST be a good sign. There is nothing like a sailing club for a sense of friendship and community, people from all walks of life, of all ages and 'varieties', all sharing a common love of the water and 'messing about in boats'. Be honest, how often do you find that in the middle of a big city? For you competitive types (OK I put my hand up!), there is racing on Saturdays throughout the year, whatever the weather...only the ice stops the Midland crew from the starting gun...and Wednesday evenings during the more inclement seasons. If you watched Ben Ainslie become the most celebrated Olympic sailor in 2012 and wondered what it was all about, there are plenty of training courses on offer to find out for yourself. With club boats for hire for less than a pint (that's the price of a pint in town, not in the club bar) you can throw away any assumptions about sailing being for the rich. A particular shout out goes to the junior training sessions where all ages are welcome, from 'cheeky little monkeys' to stroppy 'I hate everything' teens, on Saturday mornings, catering for complete beginners to those who fancy their chances as the next Ben. Kids are coached by sailors who compete in national and international championships. But, more importantly, the sessions are run by volunteers who love nothing better to pass on their passion for sailing and make it FUN. Check out this little video for a taste of the variety of stuff that goes on on Edgbaston Reservoir, I bet you'll be surprised http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5bGismfEY.

As a sullen teen I was forced to play golf at school - whilst all my other mates were doing things…read morelike metalwork or kayaking or (and I was really jealous of this because it was classroom based) philosophy I was being shouted at in the rain by a lady in shell-suit. With memories like this I guess it says something about Harborne Golf Club that I am actually reviewing it at all but this is a classy place. Firstly the green is absolutely beautiful - this may sound rather obvious but their grass is so green it almost looks unreal. I also rather like the fact that part way through the course golfers have to cross a path (by Orchard Pets) to get to the next bit - there's also a walkway that you can take right through the middle of it which eventually takes you to the Welsh House Farm estate (the latter not recommended) There's also a very decent club house that can be hired - I've been a couple of times and it's a nice space with lovely views. Word of warning though if you wear denim you get moaned at. There's a small but well stocked bar and the food is pretty decent.

Formed in the 1860s and known by members as the Archery rather than the less catchy EALTS this…read moretennis club has quite a history and boasts that is one of the oldest lawn tennis club in the world. The facilities are varied and include a mixture of grass and shale courts as well as 2 floodlit artificial grass courts and the club is open to single sex and mixed teams, seniors and juniors. It has 2 LTA licensed coaches who offer individual or group lessons to all ages and abilities. Best of all the grounds are beautiful - they're situated practically next door to the Botanical Gardens and it shows.

The guys from Leyland Round Table are Awesome. They're always doing things you wouldn't normally…read moreget to do from bush craft courses to the largest bonfire and firework displays in the North West, from scuba diving to Gliding! Probably the Premier Men's Club in Leyland, Lancashire and the surrounding areas for social, activities, adventure, sport's and so much more.. This year they're celebrating their 50th year! So go along and get involved. It costs less than a pint a week to become a member, it's easy, and it could be the best laugh you've had in ages!