Sculling on the River under Marlow's Suspension
Bridge
photograph © Chris Parry 2004
The River Thames dominates Marlow's leisure facilities with sailing, rowing, canoeing, pleasure boat trips and coarse fishing. There is public access to the river as well as car parking at Higginson Park on Pound Lane and Gossmore Lane. Public mooring is available in Higginson Park and Gossmore Lane, and a public slipway for small power boats and dinghies with stepped masts is found at the end of St Peter Street. Extensive riverside open spaces are found at Pergola Field, Riverwoods and Gossmore Lane.
THE THAMES PATH, a new National Trail, which was officially launched on 24 July 1996, passes through Marlow. This path follows the River Thames, mostly along the old Thames towpath, from its source in the middle of a Cotswold meadow near Cirencester to the Thames Barrier in London. Unlike the other 11 long-distance paths in Britain, the Thames route is the first to follow a river for its entire length and pass through the heart of dense urban areas. A combination of level going and easy access by public transport makes it the most family-friendly, and presents an ideal opportunity for inexperienced hikers to break in their walking legs. With 13.5 million people living within 40 miles of somewhere on the trail, the Thames Path is expected to become the most heavily trod trail in Britain.
PLEASURE BOAT TRIPS on the River Thames are run by Salter's Steamers (tel: 01865 243421) and go to Henley and return, departing at 1.30pm from Higginson Park, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from May until September and to Windsor and return via Cookham and Maidenhead, departing at 9.30am from Higginson Park, on Mondays and Fridays from May until September. Short 40 minutes out-and-back trips run from Higginson Park from 11am on Saturdays and Sundays and daily in high season subject to weather and boat availability. Alcoholic and soft drinks, tea, coffee and light snacks served on board. Toilets. Disabled passengers can be carried (please advise in advance). Group bookings welcome. Bookings can be made at Marlow Tourist Information Office in the High Street.
Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7 2AE
Tel: 01628 405200
Close by the Thames is Court Garden, a beautiful 18th century house now fully equipped with conference facilities, The Shelley Theatre and Garden Cafe Bar. This house now forms part of Court Garden Leisure Complex which has squash courts, tennis courts, putting greens, a 15m swimming pool, badminton courts, Lifestyles fitness studio, aerobics and step classes, sunbeds, a creche and much more. The centre is open 7 days a week, 9am-10pm.
Aerobics Class
For all levels & abilities on Mondays from 7-8pm at All Saints
Church Hall, Marlow (next to the George & Dragon pub). Contact
Bridget for further details on 07789 193149.
Aerobics Class
Including legs, bums and tums every Tuesday from 10 - 11am at Wesley
Hall, Methodist Church, Spittal Street, Marlow. Creche. Everybody
welcome; bring trainers and a towel/mat. Turn up early or contact
Caroline Dewell on 01628 826544. (Your Marlow webmaster can recommend
Caroline's classes!)
Thighs, Tums and Bums Class
Held at 6pm on Tuesdays at Liston Hall. Contact Sue Sheppard on 01494
472500.
Marlow Angling Club
Further details from Graham J Poole (Chairman), email poolekh@aol.com,
tel 01494 482538 or Jeff Brown on 01494 882565
Marlow Striders
Meet at Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow on Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 9.30am. Further details from Brian
Haynes on 01628 484497.
Marlow 82 Club
Court Garden Leisure Centre, Pound Lane
Marlow Bowls Club
Higginson Park, Marlow (private)
Tel: 01628 485274
Longridge Scout and Guide Canoe Club
Marlow Cricket Club
c/o Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow
For membership information contact Hon Secretary Keith Hillier, tel:
01628 522863, email KeithDTHillier@tesco.net
The 1st XI competes in the Feeder West Division of the Home Counties
Premier League. The 2nd and 3rd XI's compete in the Thames Valley
League.
Marlow Park Cricket Club
The Pavilion, Higginson Park, Marlow
Little Marlow Cricket
Club
The Recreation Ground, Church Road, Little Marlow, Bucks SL7 5RQ
The Marlow Club
Globe Park, Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow, SL7 1LU
Tel: 01628 475709
Marlow Football
Club Ltd
Alfred Davis Ground, Oak Tree Road, Marlow, SL7 3ED
Tel: 01628 483970
Marlow United Football
Club
We play at step 6 in the National League System namely in the GLS
Hellenic Football League
Booker Gliding Centre, Wycombe Air Park, Marlow, Bucks. www.bookergliding.co.uk
Trial lessons and training in gliders. Flights often pass over Marlow
- what better way of seeing the town!
Harleyford Golf & Country Lodge
Harleyford Estate, Henley Road, Marlow
Tel: 01628 487878
Visitors welcome with a handicap and at the club's discretion.
Marlow Hockey Club
c/o Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow, SL7.
We run 4 men's teams and 2 women's teams. Also a strong junior colts
section. We would welcome players of any level to come and play for a
social club - contact Margot Nicholls on 01628 521830.
Marlow Petanque Club
Meets at Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow on Thursday evenings
at 8pm.
For further information, tel: 01628 521783
Pilates
Classes at Little Marlow Cricket Pavillion on Thursday
lunchtimes.
Further information: Sally Kitching, tel: 0787 625 1967
Marlow Rowing
Club
Marlow Bridge Lane, Marlow. Note: provision for disabled persons.
Club's Tel: 01628 482366 (answering machine). www.marlowrowingclub.org.uk
Steve Redgrave is Marlow Rowing Club's
most famous member.
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Boat Club
Marlow Town Regatta - held in June. See www.marlowtownregattaandfestival.co.uk for further information.
Marlow Rugby Football
Club
Riverwoods, Marlow
Tel: 01628 483911
Bisham Abbey Sailing School
At Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, on the River Thames near
Marlow. Tel: 01628 474960
Dinghy courses, weekdays or weekends for adults and juniors.
Navigation courses - intensive shore-based plus the new RYA Inland
Waters Helmsman's Course and RYA Powerboat, levels 1 & 2.
Marlow Sailing
Club
Located approximately 2 miles upstream of the town of Marlow, between
Temple Lock and the National Sports Centre at Bisham Abbey.
Marlow Rifle & Pistol
Club
Meets at Court Garden Leisure Centre, Pound Lane, and at the army
training grounds in Bisley, near Woking.
Bisham Abbey Squash
Club
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, Bisham, Near Marlow,
Buckinghamshire
For further details either phone (01628) 783625 or e-mail hilary@bishamsquash.co.uk
Court Garden Leisure Complex, Marlow.
Marlow Lawn Tennis Club
Marlow Sports Club, Pound Lane, Marlow
Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre
Near Marlow. Tel: 01628 476911 Ext 238
Junior summer tennis courses - intensive courses of 3-5 days for 8-16
year olds, structured for beginners, improvers and advanced.
Housewives groups available.
Marlow Water Ski
Club
Fieldhouse Lane, Marlow. Tel: 01628 473453. Email info@marlowwaterski.co.uk
Slalom, wakeboard, kneeboard, barefoot, Ski Nautique. Guests
welcome.
Westhorpe Water Sports Club
Westhorpe Farm House, Westhorpe, Marlow. Tel: 01628 486617
Sailing, water-skiing, jet-skiing and windsurfing.
Westhorpe Water Ski Club
Westhorpe Farm, Little Marlow, Marlow. Tel: 01628 472330
Marlow Town Regatta - held in June. See www.marlowtownregattaandfestival.co.uk for further information.
Age Concern holds a workshop on Tuesdays from 2-4pm at Liston
Hall
The Phoenix Group for stroke patients meets on Mondays from 2-4pm at
Liston Hall
Marlow Antiques Society
Meets at 8pm on Thursdays in All Saints Church Hall, The Causeway,
Marlow
Marlow Archaeological
Society
Email marlow-archaeology@btopenworld.com
As well as our regular talks, outings and workshops, we plan regular
field walks in the Marlow area, gathering artefacts which tell us how
people lived here thousands of years ago.
To become a member contact: Membership Secretary , Marlow
Archaeological Society, Joy Blake, Marandellas, High Road, Cookham
Rise, SL6 9HR; tel: 01628 523896. Email: joyblake@btopenworld.com
Archaeology In Marlow
Archaeology In Marlow (AIM) investigates the archaeology of Marlow
and surrounding parishes. AIM is currently undertaking the ROMADAM
Project (Recording Of Marlow And District's Ancient Monuments). The
four earthworks being recorded are The World War I Training Trenches
at Pullingshill Wood, Marlow Common; Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort; An
Earthwork at Warren Wood, Little Marlow and Medmenham Iron Age
Hillfort. This project is being funded by the Local Heritage
Initiative from 2005 to 2007. The objective of the Project is to
involve local schools, local organisations and the local community in
recording these four earthworks in our vicinity. No experience is
required, as comprehensive training is a necessary part of the
Project.
For further details please contact David Greenwood on 01628 475488 or
at 27 Sunnybank, Marlow, SL7 3BL.
Email david.greenwood45@btopenworld.com
Marlow Art & Crafts Society
Painting class held on Monday mornings in term time at Liston
Hall
Rainbow Art Children's Club
Meets on Monday afternoons in the Thames Room, Liston Hall
Marlow Floral Arts Club
Meets from 7.30-10pm on 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month in the
Pugin Rooms, St Peter's Church.
Tel: 01628 487568 for more information.
Bridge Club
Meets in the Garden Room, Liston Hall on Wednesday evenings at
7.30pm
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
NCH - Action for Children - Marlow Area Support Group
Tumble Tots
Meets on Friday mornings and afternoons in term time at Liston
Hall
Marlow and Maidenhead Childbirth Trust
Offers postnatal support as well as holding regular social events and
working mums' groups.
Tel: Sonia Winter on 01628 36536
Marlow Community Association
Liston Hall, Liston Road, Marlow. Tel: 01628 472558
Marlow Residents Association
Marlow Folk Dance Club
Meets at Liston Hall on 2nd and 4th Fridays from 8pm - 10.30pm
For further information, contact Margaret Davies on 01628 485722 or
Joyce Wiles 01628 529298.
Marlow Scottish Country Dance Club
Meets at Liston Hall at 8pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
For further information, contact Clare Haslam on 01628 890658
Marlow School of Dance
Classes (mainly for children) in ballet, tap, modern, jazz and
Spanish
Contact: Valerie Bishop on 01494 8811281
Tea Dances
Old Time and Ballroom dancing to 'live' music at Liston Hall on the
2nd Thursday each month from 3-5pm
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
Contemporary Dance Class by Joan Williams from 7-9pm on Tuesdays in Liston Hall.
Dog Training Club
Meets at Liston Hall on Monday evenings from 6.30pm until late
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
Marlow and District Winemakers
Meets on the 4th Thursday evening of the month in the Garden Room,
Liston Hall
For further information, phone 01628 474196
Marlow Wine Society
Tastings on the 4th Wednesday of the month in the Pugin rooms.
For further information contact 01628 471530
Marlow and District Horticultural Society
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8pm at Liston Hall, Liston
Road.
The Alternative Club
Run by Vanessa Broadhurst, the club aims to inform people of the
source of most of the complementary therapies available in the Thames
Valley Area. Meets at 8pm on every fourth Wednesday of the month in
the Red Cross Centre behind the Doctors' House in Victoria Road, off
Glade Road. Speakers from various branches of the alternative therapy
world. Admission is £4 at the door.
The Marlow Society
is a local amenity society (Registered Charity number 262803) which
originated as the Marlow Bridge Preservation Committee to prevent
destruction and replacement of the town's unique suspension
bridge.
It has a very active Committee which monitors all areas affecting the
town including planning, the environment, traffic and transport
problems. The Society established a Schools Environmental Awards
Scheme and gives an annual prize at the Wycombe Annual Trade Fair of
the Young Enterprise Scheme.
As well as a quarterly newsletter and an annual review for members,
the Marlow Society organises talks and functions throughout the year.
Meetings are at 8pm at Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow - see
www.marlowsociety.org.uk
for more details. The Local History Group is a well-used source of
information on local history and also organises talks, town walks,
exhibitions and publications.
If you wish to become a member please contact the Membership
Secretary via the website, by e-mail or at The Marlow Society PO Box
3078, Marlow, SL7 2WQ
Marlow, Maidenhead and District Model Railway Club
Marlow Amateur Operatic
Society
Meets at Liston Hall at 8pm on Thursday evenings.
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We are a brass band that rehearse on Monday evenings in
the Band Hall, Wethered Road, Marlow. We perform at a number
of events in the town during the year including the
Regatta, the carnival, and
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Marlow Youth
Choir
Formed in June 2005, Marlow Youth Choir is a commmunity based choir
for children aged 8-16 years. With great fun songs, Marlow Youth
Choir performs at music festivals, charity events and their own
regular concerts. Entry via 2 auditions a year.
Contact Jo Noel-Hartley (Choir Director) 01628 487773 email:
info@marlowyouthchoir.co.uk
The National Trust meets from 8-10pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Liston Hall.
Parent and Toddler Group
Meets at Liston Hall from 10-12 on Thursday mornings
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
Marlow Camera Club
Meets at Bovingdon Green Village Hall, Chalkpit Lane, Marlow each
Tuesday from September to May at 7.45pm for 8pm and throughout the
summer at a variety of locations on alternate Tuesdays.
For further information, please telephone the Secretary on 01296
623066.
Wycombe Conservative Association (Marlow Branch)
Wycombe & Marlow Green Party
The Rotary Club of Marlow (No. 7180, District 1090, RIBI)
Formed over 50 years ago, the club has over 40 members and, with a
very active programme of business, community and social events, is a
well established part of the life of Marlow town.
The club meets every Thursday at the T J O'Reilley's, Marlow Bottom
Road, Marlow Bottom at 12.45pm for 1pm. There is an evening club
(Marlow Thames Rotary
Club) for those who cannot make lunchtime meetings (contact Fred
Platt on 01628 472306 for details). For further information
contact:
President 1999/2000 - Peter Bailey, Woodwinds, Henley Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 2BZ (tel: 01628 476610)
Marlow Thames Rotary Club meets every Wednesday evening at T J O'Reilley's, Marlow Bottom Road, Marlow Bottom at 7.30pm.
Marlow & District Railway Society
River Thames Society
Marlow R B L
The Branch Secretary, R B L Club, Station Approach, Marlow
Cameo Club (lunch by invitation for the housebound)
Meets at Liston Hall every 3rd and 4th Wednesdays
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
Four Seasons Club
Meets on 1st Wednesday morning of the month at Liston Hall at
9.30am.
Membership is open to all Marlovians over 18. Membership details from
the Membership Secretary, Norma Bowles, on 01628 483794.
Friday Club - social club for the elderly, transport
available.
Held from 10am-3pm in the Garden Room at Liston Hall
Contact Marlow Community Association on 01628 472558
South Bucks Plus
Group
Meets every Wednesday at 8.30pm at the Rose Pub, King St,
Maidenhead
18 Plus is a nationwide social and activities organisation for young
adults aged 18-35. It offers its members the chance to meet new
people, make new friends and enjoy a wide range of weekday and
weekend activities on a local, Area and National basis. It is non
party political and non religious. There are over 100 groups
throughout the UK which hold regular weekly meetings and are run by
their members for their members. All the groups are part of the
National federation of 18 plus groups. 18 Plus is a non-profit making
voluntary organisation which raises money for charity.
National federation of 18 plus groups: Head Office 8-10 Church Street
Chambers, Church Street, Newent, Glos. GL18 1PP. Telephone 01531
821210.
South Bucks Plus email - info@southbucksplus.co.uk
Head Office email - office@18plus.org.uk
The Rotaract
Club of Marlow
Rotaract is a social and community action group for 18 to 29 year
olds with clubs all over the world.
The Western Front Association, Thames Valley Branch
This branch has some 50 enthusiasts who meet to discuss the First
World War.
Marlow Town Twinning Association
Weight Watchers meetings are held on Wednesday mornings in Liston Hall
Marlow Evening Townswomen's Guild
Meets at Liston Hall, Chapel Street, Marlow on first Wednesday of
each month at 7.45pm.
National Women's Register - Marlow Branch
Contact Isobel Momber, tel: 01628 476004
12th Marlow Army Cadet Force
Air Training Corps 1811 (Marlow) Squadron
ATC HQ, The Armoury, Institute Road, Marlow, SL7 1BL. Tel: 01628
488104
Email: marlow@hbwing.org.uk
Beaver Lodge Youth Club
Cheeky Monkey
Music Club
Clubs and parties for children aged 1 year to 7 years. Mondays,
Thursdays, Friday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
Contact: John Joliffe. Tel: 01628 823325
Email: johndjolliffe@btinternet.com
Doodles Art and Craft classes for children aged between 18 months to 5 years. For further information phone Sam on 01628 485919 and 0787 7790863 or visit our website www.doodlesart.co.uk.
Girl Guides (Marlow District)
Little Kickers classes introduce football to children aged from 2 to
under 5. The programme was developed by FA qualified coaches and
nursery schoolteachers. Rather than focusing purely on football, the
programme incorporates a number of early learning goals. Valuable
concepts such as sharing and teamwork are introduced in a fun
environment. Classes also enable children to develop agility,
co-ordination and balance whilst providing them with a positive
introduction to sport. Classes operate in Marlow, Henley and
Maidenhead with further classes due to open at other locations in and
around Berks/Bucks/Oxon. A course of 13 weeks costs £87.40.
Please contact the Little Kickers hotline 01753 622727 for further
information.
Marlow Sea Cadets
For young people between the ages of 10 and 18. Tuesday (over 12s
only) and Friday evenings between 1930 and 2130.
Wethered Road, Marlow, Bucks, SL7 3AH. Tel: 01628 475629.
Email: marlowscc@googlemail.com
Stitch Club
Join in and have sew much fun at STITCHCLUB sewing classes - for boys
and girls aged 8 and over. New classes starting early March 2007 and
booking fast so don't miss out!!! Visit www.stitchclub.co.uk
or call Carole on 07842 135748 for further details.
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