The Northern is seeking to recruit a Head of Squash to Build participation in both squash and racketball/ Deliver Junior and Senior coaching programmes/ Develop programmes for Schools and Community Groups/ Offer individual coaching to Club members/ Encourage a multi-sport culture within the Club. The Northern is one of the largest squash clubs in the region, with 6 courts, […]
… but behind the scenes it’s all action! * The Gym team are planning some new strength equipment, including a squat rack, for when they can reopen. And meanwhile, the layout is being adjusted to improve safety and bring more equipment into use – up to now, alternate treadmills have had to be taped off […]
Deadline 2.12.20: The Northern reopens today for tennis, squash and fitness! The Lawn Room bar has to remain closed for now, while we are still in Tier 3, but elsewhere: Outdoor tennis is open for singles, doubles and both junior and senior group coaching; Indoor tennis is open for social play by members of the same household/ support […]
… if for no other reason that it’s November now and you need to keep moving to keep warm! The Club is closed until December 2nd in line with the current lockdown requirements but we can still help you to stay fit: We have been able to move most of our studio classes online – […]
Our Half Term Food Bank Appeal brought a terrific response from members so many, many thanks to everyone who donated so generously. We are supporting the Bideford Community Centre in Wythenshawe – part of the Wythenshawe Foodbank organisation – which operates a food bank, clothing bank, charity shop, community cafe, free computer access and much, […]
Tier 3 doesn’t have to be dreary – pumpkins are still permitted so it’s time to get creative and help us put on a spooktacular display around the Club for Hallowe’en! Carve it spooky – sweet – or just silly – but bring it into the Club by Thursday 29th and you could win a […]
10th October is World Squash Day and with restrictions eased on the squash courts, the coaching team are back in action with the Junior Squads restarting that day. Only two players at a time are permitted on court so squads are restricted to just six players across three courts but a fourth squad has been […]
“Welcome to another first for The Northern – it’s just taken us 138 years to get here!” With those words Chairman Neville Hewer welcomed members to the Club’s first ever video conference AGM, held by Zoom on 30th September. “Covid has brought us many new experiences,” he said later. “And this one is truly historic!” […]
Considering it’s nearly four times the size of a squash ball and it’s bright orange, you’d think a pickleball ball would be easier to hit wouldn’t you? But there you go … fun, infuriating (for a squash player), occasionally chaotic and fequently hilarious, pickleball made its debut at the Club on Saturday, with a social […]
The Northern’s squash players are finally able to play ‘proper’ squash with members of other households. Manchester has announced an exemption to local lockdown rules to allow organised indoor sport and players are now allowed to: * Form registered bubbles of up to six players from different households, playing full squash with some restrictions on timing/ […]
