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Sports Club hits record high

Newton Aycliffe Sports Club has hit a record high number of memberships this summer.

Since April, when the club’s cards had to be taken out or renewed, more than 300 new members have joined.

The influx has taken the total number of members to more than 1,000 for the first time in the club’s history.

And while treasurer Dennis Henderson admits the World Cup has played a big part, he also insists locals are starting to recognise that the Sports Club is the place to be these days.

“We’re delighted with the increase,” he said. “In fact we still have another 50 applications to go through at present which will push the number even higher, so the interest in the club at the moment is at an all-time high

“Of course, the World Cup has played a huge part in this. Despite England’s disappointing performance in the tournament, we hope all our members old and new enjoyed our facilities.

“All four England games went ahead without incident, which is a credit to all members, and we hope our new members enjoyed our professional and friendly bar staff, who deserve a lot of credit for their hard work this summer, and our quality drinks and food at competitive prices.

“One of the highlights of the World Cup period was the number of people who used our beer garden, which is arguably the biggest and best in Aycliffe. It boasts a picturesque view, overlooking the Cricket pitch, and there’s no traffic in sight!

“It was lovely to see dozens of people enjoy it and we hope, for the new members, that the World Cup wasn’t just a fleeting visit and that they continue to come and enjoy the club.”

Hundreds of people enjoyed the rapidly-improving facilities at the Sports Club, which has had £50,000 spent on it in the last three years, during this summer’s tournament, with six widescreen TVs in three rooms supplying superb coverage of all games.

New annual memberships for the club are £7 adults (£5 for renewals) and 50p juniors, and membership forms are available from the bar any time.

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