Cirencester Clubs and Societies

Whether you're into football, tennis, cycling, flying model aircraft, taking photos or breeding pigs (!!), there are lots of clubs and societies in and around Cirencester. Here is a section of clubs, teams and societies in the Cirencester area.

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Cirencester Town Football Club

Cirencester Town Football Club
Cirencester Town Football Club

Cirencester Town Football Club is a Community Club, founded over 100 years ago. Awarded Charter Standard status in 2006, it is owned by its members who elect a Committee to supervise the day to day running of the club. The Club Trustees have ownership of the 17 acre site vested with them.

Cirencester Town FC aims to provide a 'home' for all interests and needs whether it be for footballers, cyclists, swimmers, playgroups, bridge clubs, chess clubs, lunch party clubs or kick boxers.

Cirencester Rugby Club

Cirencester Rugby Club
Cirencester Rugby Club

Cirencester Rugby club is based at The Whiteway. We welcome new players of all ages.

Boys and girls join the youth section from age 6 to 18. Youth teams coach and play on Sunday mornings at 10 am from the first Sunday in September to the first Sunday in May. We have teams from U7s to U19s, as well as U15s and U18s girls. Boys and girls play tag from age 6-8, followed by minis' contact rugby in the U9 age group. Full pitch rugby is played from U13s upwards. We also have a girls’ touch team for ages 9-12.

Senior rugby is represented by our 1st, 2nd and 3rd teams from age 18 upwards. Training is Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the season.

The Ladies Touch rugby group train on Thursdays from 7-8 pm all year round.

Please visit the Cirencester Rugby Club website for full details of all teams and contacts.

Cirencester Cricket Club

Cirencester Cricket Club
Cirencester Cricket Club

Cirencester Cricket Club has been playing on the same beautiful ground in Cirencester Park for over 160 years and has very active Senior and Junior sections. The Club runs three senior teams that play in the Gloucestershire County and Cirencester and District Leagues, a Sunday friendly team and an Evening League team. The large and thriving Junior section provides weekly coaching sessions for youngsters between 6 and 16 and runs teams at most age levels from Under 11 to Under 16. New members are always welcome.

For further information visit the Cirencester Cricket Club website.

Cirencester Park Polo Club

Cirencester Park Polo Club
Cirencester Park Polo Club

For the quintessential English polo experience, Cirencester Park Polo Club is the supreme venue. Established in 1894, amid 3000 acres of one of the country's most beautiful parks, Cirencester provides the highest levels of polo whilst retaining the charm of a delightfully relaxed country polo club.

The Club boasts 11 polo grounds and our Members' enclosure includes the original “Thatched Bar” running alongside the famous Ivy Lodge ground ensuring a spectacular view of all the polo action.

Over the last 100 years we have played host to some of the most influential figures of our time including George V & VI, Edward VIII, the Maharajas of Jaipur & Jodphur, the Sultan of Brunei and the current Royal family.

Whether you are looking for a quiet family picnic beside the field, a four-course lunch for hundreds of your guests in our sponsors' marquee, your first 'introduction to polo' at the Academy or just a Pimm's watching the sunset outside our grade I listed Clubhouse; Cirencester's friendly, dedicated and experienced team will be delighted to welcome you to our intimate and 'wonderfully rural' Club.

More information: Cirencester Polo

Cirencester and District Model Aircraft Club

Cirencester and District Model Aircraft Club

Cirencester and District Model Aircraft Club - Pat and Percival Provost aircraft
Cirencester and District Model Aircraft Club - Pat and Percival Provost aircraft

The aim of our club is to encourage the interest in flying model aircraft of all types. We are fortunate to be based at Kemble airfield where we have the use of a Tarmac runway. If you have always wanted to try your hand at model flying or want to hone the skills you already have then please come and pay us a visit - you will be most welcome.

Contact Stephen Peart at [email protected] or visit the Cirencester and District Model Aircraft Club website.

Cirencester Table Tennis League

Cirencester Table Tennis League
Cirencester Table Tennis League

Cirencester table tennis league has been running for over 25 yrs and is based at Deer Park School.

We have 16 tables and other equipment used on our Monday night league matches as well as Tuesday night for coaching and general practice.

We have qualified coaches and are particularly keen to encourage younger players as well as adults.

The league also hosts junior, cadet, local league championships and county events at Deer Park School using our equipment.

Link: Cirencester Table Tennis League.

Cirencester Judo Club

Cirencester Judo Club
Cirencester Judo Club

Cotswold Leisure, Cirencester GL7 1US
Wednesday: (Juniors 8-14yrs ): 6pm - 7.30pm / (Seniors 14yrs+): 7.45pm - 9.15pm
Friday: (Mixed Junior and Senior class, for the over 12s) : 7.30pm - 9.15pm

Contact Name : Steve Evans
Tel: 07867836494
Email: [email protected]
Web: Cirencester Judo Club

Affiliated to the British Judo Association

Corinium Cycling Club

Corinium Cycling Club
Corinium Cycling Club

Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, Cirencester in Gloucestershire our club has been in existence since 1977.

Whilst we try to be competitive in our racing etc. we are also very aware that this is a sport that we all do for fun. This fun element is actively encouraged, with the intention of getting everyone involved in one way or another.

Visit the Corinium Cycling Club website for more information.

Cirencester Car Club

Cirencester Car Club
Cirencester Car Club

The Cirencester Car Club is a a friendly motor club based in Cirencester. We draw our membership from all over the local area (Bath, Swindon, Stroud, Gloucester, and of course, Cirencester).

You don't have to live in Cirencester to join our Club: all we require is an interest in motorsport - whether rallying, autotesting, sprinting, marshalling, navigating, or just chatting - and your enthusiasm!

Visit the Cirencester Car Club website for more information.

Cirencester Croquet Club

Cirencester Croquet Club
Cirencester Croquet Club

The club is situated in the north part of St.Michael's Park in the centre of Cirencester. Access to the club is via King Street, which connects Watermoor Road with Victoria Road. Parking is usually available on King Street except Fridays, when antique auctions are held in Bingham Hall.

The club has two half size lawns which are open daily from April to October. New members are always welcome and coaching can be arranged for beginners, for whom club mallets are available. During the season the club has club days every Monday and Wednesday afternoon.

The members are relatively inexperienced and so the club does not yet participate in the Federation leagues, but there are internal club competitions throughout the season.

Call if you require more information - John Pether on 01285 659093

Cirencester Model Car Club

Cirencester Model Car Club
Cirencester Model Car Club

The aim of Cotswold Model Car Club is to promote the driving & racing of 1/10 scale model cars in the Cotswolds. The club website www.cotswoldmcc.co.uk has details of the calendar and classes of cars raced at club meetings. The Club runs within the BRCA (British Radio Car Association) rules and for insurance purposes all members must join the BRCA before they are allowed to race.

We encourage everyone to race, and our club has a diverse age (and skill!) range. Depending on entries, there are often two or three groups for each class which allows everyone to race with others of similar ability in the finals.

At club meetings we will normally run 3 qualifying heats and 2 finals for each class depending on numbers. Club race meetings start at around 09.00 am on a Sunday although this varies during the year so check on the race calendar or homepage for up to date information.

South Cerney Players

South Cerney Players
South Cerney Players

South Cerney Players are a well established Amateur Dramatics Society based in the nearby village of South Cerney, supposedly the largest village in the Gloucestershire. We generally have two main productions each year, thrillers, comedies, farces, pantomimes, etc. and are always looking for new members. No matter what your interest, set building, acting, painting, producing, directing, you will be welcome.

Please contact the Chairman or Secretary for more details
Chairman - Jane Smith - 01285 860556 Secretary - Angie Fenton - 01285 862517

'Probably the best in AmDram in the Cotswolds'