Sulgrave Club celebrates its centenary
The Sulgrave Club in Richmond celebrated its centenary with a tree planting in Ravenscourt Park. Five junior members of the club helped plant the fir tree near the park’s play area, just a “stone’s throw away” from the club’s home at 287 Goldhawk Road.
“Then we all celebrated with a cream tea,” said Nick Sazeides, club manager for the past 23 years. “We’ve added a plaque in the club colours, with information on it.”
The Sulgrave Club, Nick said, has been doing well in its 100th year, running after-school clubs, evening events, and school holiday programmes six days a week. Membership and entrance is free.
1,500 local young people are registered with 250 regularly turning up but the Sulgrave Club still has a capacity for more. In addition to gym sessions, there are cookery classes, relationship training, body image discussions, and drug awareness sessions. It also runs accredited courses in first aid and food hygiene.
Originally set up as a boys’ club by a group of brokers from the City of London in 1926, it moved to its current home a decade later, with facilities including an events hall and gym. In 1961, to mark its 35th birthday, the Duke of Edinburgh visited it, chatting with the youngsters and touring the premises. In 1993, it “broadened its appeal to welcome boys and girs.”
For more information, visit the club’s website and stay tuned to EyeOnLondon for the latest news and expert opinions.
Follow us on:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest videos and updates!
We value your thoughts! Share your feedback and help us make EyeOnLondon even better!
