Local MP Mike Amesbury visited WPRC to discuss the leasehold problems affecting residents in the Winnington Urban Village. Northwich Guardian article here.
Tuesday 7 February
New Bowls Pavilion taking shape.
Friday 20 February 2017
Taking down and burning the No.3 Green Bowls Pavilion, ready for a new one in time for the start of the new season. Thanks to everyone who helped out today.
Saturday 30 July
Winnington Lane hedge cut down to size - found our sign hidden behind the hedge!
Sunday 20 March
Mathews or Bunty's Pit in the Spring Sunshine.
Saturday 19 March
Adam Smith, Steve Proctor and Steve Burrows, have been selected to represent England in the World Short Mat Bowls Championships, to be held at Leigh Sports Village on the 18th-20th March, 2016. This is a just reward for their consistently high performances for 8 times Premier County winners Cheshire. 14 Nations will be taking part in the event, competing against each other in Singles, Pairs, Triples and Fours.
Friday 11 March
Getting ready for 170 people attending The Brain Tumour Charity Dinner Dance.
Saturday 6 February
Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal Pensioners lunch.
Northwich Guardian article here.
Monday 28 September
St Luke's Church being emptied prior to demolition.
Tuesday 21 April
The Cricket Section have decorated their tea room, including removing a wall!
Friday 27 February
Brian Edgerton retires today having been the Groundsman at Winnington Park for over 20 years. The Club, the Cricket and the Bowls sections presented Brian with a watch to mark his retirement. We wish him a long and happy retirement.
Saturday 14 February - Rotary Club Senior Citizens Lunch
Rotary Club of Northwich Vale Royal's Senior Citizens lunch. Over 100 attendees had lunch and a good time was had by all.
Thursday 15 January 2015
Visit by Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper
Immigration issues were examined by a group of Northwich residents when they were visited by the Shadow Home Secretary. Labour MP Yvette Cooper held a 'listening event' at Winnington Park Recreation Club on Thursday, which gave a cross section of the community chance to discuss the controversial topic in detail.
Northwich Guardian article here and Chester Chronicle article here.
Tuesday 2 December - Winnington Awareness Event
Thanks to those who exhibited, and those who came along.
Monday 1 December
The Friendly Gym opened it's doors for business today.
Friday 21 November
Senior Citizens Advice Fair hosted by Graham Evans MP.
Thursday 20 November
Conversion of sports bar almost complete - Friendly Gym opening soon.
Thursday 6 November
The Friendly Gym are converting the sports bar, and they will be moving to Winnington Park at the beginning of December. Click here to find out more about the Friendly Gym and how to join. A few photographs of the conversion in progress.
Friday 24 October
Many thanks to all the young people who worked with The Prince's Trust and Cheshire Fire Brigade to paint the Snooker Room walls. They did a great job, and the room looks much fresher now. Any volunteers to do the ceiling?!
Wednesday 1 October - NFU Mutual Advert Filming
A film crew turned up to make an advert for NFU Mutual. The cricket section acted as extras, and the ad will be screened 60 times during Coronation Street in the new year.
Friday 19 September - 21st Beer Festival
Report in Northwich Guardian here.
Monday 16 June
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Saturday 14 June
Follow Margaret's Rhine Bike Journey here.
Friday 24 January 2014
Nigel Farage of UKIP visits WPRC. Click on the image to read the Northwich Guardian report on the visit.
Wednesday 6 November
Defibrillator donated to WPRC by Clr. Amy Mercer-Bailey.
Life saving equipment can be found in the heart of Northwich’s communities thanks to donations from nine councillors.
A total of 22 heart defibrillators are being located across the area after Cheshire West and Chester councillors funded them from their member budgets.
Clr Charles Fifield, one of the nine councillors, said: “This is such important equipment which can save lives if used quickly and correctly.
“The defibrillators have gone or are about to go into a wide variety of locations where people are also signed up for training courses on how to use the specialised equipment, and are in locations often used or accessed by local people, community or sporting groups.”
“I feel very strongly that defibrillators should be in as many locations as possible,” she said.
“I have also undertaken the training course myself and endorse the need for training across the area.
“A cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time.
“Those first few moments are vital and I can endorse the fact that a defibrillator is very easy to use.”
A defibrillator is used to shock someone suffering cardiac arrest but the equipment is programmed to only deliver a shock to someone that needs it.
The Heart Start scheme, supported by the British Heart Foundation, the North West Ambulance Service and Cheshire Chain of Survival, teaches basic life support skills.
Thursday 3 October
Some old photos of WPRC, posted on facebook by Sheila Mackenzie. Around the mid 1970's? Let us know.
Monday 23 September - Beer Festival Report
Click here for report in Northwich Guardian.
Hundreds of visitors from across the world found their way to a new venue for Northwich’s ever-popular beer festival at the weekend.
John Walton, chairman of Northwich Beer Festival, said: "There were very good comments made about the new venue at Winnington Park Recreational Club".
Friday 20 September - 20th Northwich Beer Festival
Preparations are well underway for the Beer Festival.
Winnington Park Bowlers win Whitby Cup
Winnington Park Bowlers won the final of the Whitby Cup, playing against Castle Private at Barnton Cricket Club on Tuesday 17 September. Many congratulations to the Bowls Section.
Sunday 4 August - Open Day
Click here to see more on the Open Day.
Tuesday 9 July 2013 - WPRC AGM
The Members unanimously voted to accept the changes to the Members Constitution and Rules. A copy of the amended document can be seen in the Members section of this website.
WPRC AGM
The AGM for Members will be held on Tuesday 9 July at 7.30pm at WPRC. Items for the Agenda MUST be received at the Registered Office no later than 14 days prior to the AGM.
Monday 10 June 2013
Interior of the newly finished St Luke's Church, housed in the old Library building.
Thursday 6 June
The Park Suite has been re-decorated.
Wednesday 5 June
Article in Northwich Guardian on the new Bowls and Archery Pavilion.
Wednesday 1 May
New Bowls and Archery Pavilion almost complete.
Thanks to the Bowls and Archery Sections for installing the plumbing, and decorating the pavilion.
Tuesday 23 April
Thursday 18 April
Friday 12 April
Saturday 30 March 2013
Thursday 28 March 2013
Progress on building the new pavilion and indoor archery range.
Tuesday 12 March 2013
Work has started on building the new pavilion.
Thursday 7 February 2013
More progress on Library conversion - central heating being installed!
Tea and toast for all volunteers!
Monday 4 February 2013
Work on the new pavilion is due to start on Monday 18 February.
Friday 1 February 2013
Planning Permission for the new Pavilion, and Building Regs for the Library conversion have both been passed by CWAC.
Monday 14 January 2013
Progress on converting the Library into a Church.
Wednesday 9 January 2013
Article in Northwich Guardian.
Friday 4 January 2013
Building Control Permission for the conversion of the Library to a Church has been submitted to CWAC. View the application here.
Wednesday 12 December 2012
Amendment to new Pavilion Planning Application available here. Relates to revised design of roof.
Wednesday 21 November 2012
Friday 11 November 2012
Final planning permission and building regs approval have been granted for the replacement pavilion, so work should start soon on the rebuild.
The timber structure will provide a pavilion for the bowling greens and an indoor archery range, complete with small kitchen area and accessible toilet.
Friday 25 May 2012
LeJog
Follow Margaret on her Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle Ride here.
Sponsor Margaret (in aid of St Luke's Hospice) here.
Thursday 10 May 2012
Planning application for the Replacement Pavilion has been submitted.
The plans can be viewed online here.
Friday 3 June 2011
A fire destroyed the original 1890 Pavilion in the early hours of Friday morning. Fire fighters were called to the Club at 2.40am, and spend 4 hours putting out the blaze. The fire destroyed everything inside the building, including the groundman's equipment.
Photos courtesy Northwich Guardian.
