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Sport and Leisure in Penkridge

Whatever your sport or recreation, it will be covered in this section.  At least it will if there is a club or organisation covering it in Penkridge.   Please let the webmaster know the name of your Club, where you meet, who to contact, subscription charges, and any other relevant information.

Wheaton Aston & Penkridge RUFC (Rugby Club) established in 1981.   We celebrated our 25th Anniversary playing league rugby last year (2007).
We play and train at the Monckton Recreation Centre, Pinfold Lane, Penkridge.
Training is every Wednesday 19:30 onwards.   Past, present and future rugby players are always welcome and indeed anyone wishing to improve their overall fitness or rugby skills are always welcome.  Anyone interested can either just turn up either on Wednesday or Saturday or can call the club phone number for further information on: 07948419778
We play national league rugby (Midlands 6 West North division 10) formerly the Staffordshire League and are members of the Staffordshire Rugby Union.   We play home and away fixtures on Saturdays during September through to the end of April.
Secretary of the Club is Jon Barclay - 01902 730614.
Penkridge Shotokan Karate Club - We train at St. Michael's School on a Friday night between 7.30 and 9.30. All ages, from 7 upwards are welcome. We have qualified instructors. Anyone interested can contact Mark Adams on 07814880281 for details or anyone is welcome just to come along on a Friday night.
South Staffordshire Sailing Club - Gailey Reservoir.   Full details can be found on their Web Site.
Penkridge Bowling Club - a first class Crown Green in front of the Church.    Details of membership shortly.
Penkridge Cricket Club - have a comprehensive Web Site - Click here for full details.
Penkridge Junior Football Club - also have a web site with full details here 
Penkridge Junior Girls Football Club (Under 10's Year 4 and 5) Full details from Norman Mence on 07834259407
Railway Football Club - Member of Stafford Sunday League - Details from Secretary, Tony Hartwell  Tel: 712496
Penkridge Lawn Tennis Club - No longer in existence I believe.  There are still three lovely courts at the Monckton Recreation Centre which I believe are available to use.  Contact the Monckton Booking Secretary for details.
Quality Living Leisure Club Pinfold Lane, Penkridge - Gymnasium, Squash Court, Sauna, Steam Room, Spa Bath, Small Swimming Pool, Fast Tan Sunbeds - Qualified Instructors  - Call and see the facilities or phone 01785 712459 -
Jo Jingles MUSIC and MOVEMENT classes for 1-5 year olds at Penkridge Leisure Centre
Fridays - 9.30am 1-2yrs;  10.30am 2-3yrs;  11.45am 3-5 yrs. Tel: 01785 226262 or email

At the Monckton Recreation Centre, Pinfold Lane (next to the Quality Hotel), from memory, the following sports are catered for:   Soccer/Football;  Rugby; Tennis (Club and Public); Badminton, Skateboarding area.

We have a Golf Course just outside the parish to the east on the Pottal Pool road.

We have an Indoor Leisure complex next to Wolgarston High School, which includes a small Swimming Pool.  For swimming lessons see above.