Rowington Club (formerly Rowington Men's Club) is located in Rowington Green next to the lovely grounds of Rowington Cricket Club.
Membership
The Club is a private members' club but don't let that deter you as the Club is pleased to welcome new members and membership costs just £10 per year. Members are allowed to bring guests along provided th
e guest is signed in by the member and has been issued with a visitor's day pass.
e guest is signed in by the member and has been issued with a visitor's day pass. In spite of the Club's former name, female members are welcome, as are children and dogs. Some of the Club's bigger events, such as the annual Beer and Music Festival and Marrow Sunday (see below), are open to the public.
Indoor Facilities
The bar usually serves two main bitters (normally Hooky and Theakstones) and two regularly changing guest bitters, as well as all the usual beers, wines and spirits.
There are two full sized snooker tables in the games room as well as a pool table and dart board.
Significant refurbishment took place in 2006 which has transformed the lounge and adjacent Ryland Room into a comfortable and attractive area. The lounge now benefits from a wide screen television which enables members to watch sporting events. The refurbishment is an ongoing project and improvements continue to be made.
Outdoor FacilitiesIn summer members can watch cricket from the beer garden and feast on the delights of the barbecue.
In October 2007 improvements were made to the beer garden in the form of shelter, heating and lighting for those who insist on spending their summer outside whatever the weather. These facilities enable planned outdoor events to continue in spite of the temperamental English summer weather and also provide a smoking area during the winter months now that the smoking ban is in force.
A newly created garden is available at the rear of the Club for those looking for a quieter life in a typical English garden. The garden can seat up to 70 people, making it an ideal venue for family occasions such as christenings, birthdays and small wedding parties.
Events
The Club has a busy entertainment schedule and aims to provide something for everyone. A variety of live bands play at the Club once a month, bingo is played fortnightly on Tuesday evenings and every Friday night there is a meat draw when you can win your Sunday lunch for just £1.
The Club also plays host to a number of annual events. St George's Day is usually a big celebration with a host of activities including a tombola, a cake stall, a strength competition, skittles, digger driving, a coconut shy, face painting, plate smashing and a lucky dip. This is a great day out for all the family.
Ladies Day is held in the rear garden each summer, at which lady members are entertained by a live solo singer whilst being served cream teas, strawberries and champagne (not necessarily in that order!). The photograph on the left was taken on Ladies Day 2006 and the photograph below right is of Alison Cotton (without hat) and the lady prizewinners (from left to right Maisy Johnson, Jan Taylor and Yvonne Wade) on Ladies Day 2007. Click here for photographs of Ladies Day 2008.
Over the August bank holiday weekend the Club holds a Beer and Music Festival. A wide selection of beers and ciders from all regions of the country are served and there are live bands, a barbecue and a hog roast. Click here for photographs of the 2007 Beer and Music Festival.
Marrow Sunday takes place on the first Sunday in October. Competitions are held for the heaviest marrow or onion, longest runner bean, carrot or parsnip, best jar of jam or chutney, best Victoria sandwich etc. Other exciting activities include ferret racing, pooch racing and welly wanging.
The Christmas programme includes a children's party and an over sixties party and New Year is seen in in style with live music, a buffet and champagne at midnight.
All events held at the Club raise money for local charities. So if you have a local cause that you would like the Club to support, just let them know.
Opening Times
The Club is open every weekday from 2 pm and from 12 noon on weekends and bank holidays.
Contact
For further information about membership, events or for general enquiries please contact the steward, Adrian Cotton, on 01564 782087.
Location Map
The Club is located at Rowington Green, Rowington, Warwick CV35 7DB. Click here for a map showing the location of the Club or click here for an interactive Google map which can also provide directions.
All photographs on this page (save for the last one) kindly provided by Jack Reedy.
