Community Engagement
PART OF THE DIDSBURY COMMUNITY SINCE 1910
After more than a century of high-level tennis and squash, the Northern has shields and silverware a-plenty.
But one of our newest – and rather unexpected – achievements had nothing to do with racquet skills at all. It was for flowers – a Gold Certificate from the North West Regional RHS as part of the Didsbury in Bloom entry for Britain in Bloom.
Our partnership with Didsbury in Bloom, and in particular local volunteer group The Friends of Parsonage Gardens, is just one example of the club’s commitment to being a good neighbour.
In the wider community, we work with the Lawn Tennis Association, England Squash and Manchester City Council to bring sporting opportunities to adults and children who would not otherwise have access to facilities such as the Northern’s.
Closer to home, we have worked with Christie Hospital to help patients recover their health through sport. And our schools programme inspires literally hundreds of children every year to take up tennis and squash, helping them to lead healthy and active lives.
Club Values
The Northern believes in:-
Sporting Tradition : Founded in 1881, the Northern was one of the first lawn tennis clubs in the world. We are proud of our history and our progressive outlook is firmly rooted in the great traditions of British sport.
Sporting Opportunity : we encourage people of all ages and all levels of ability to engage in sport and fitness activities to suit their needs.
Sporting Achievement : we will support all members in achieving their full potential in their chosen activity through provision of top level coaching advice and the most up to date facilities.
Sporting Excellence : we aim to be the top regional showcase for racquet sports and the venue of choice for both players and spectators.
Member Participation : The Northern is a not for profit organisation, run by a volunteer members’ committee. We believe all members have a valuable contribution to make to this process.
Welcome and Wellbeing : we offer a friendly and secure environment for members and their families to enjoy their leisure, improve their fitness and enhance their wellbeing.

