There are a number of regular clubs and groups for all ages which take place in Shevington – keep scrolling for sports clubs, social activities, youth groups, baby groups and more!
Rugby
Shevington Sharks (Shevington ARLFC)
From under 7s to open age
Sec: Derek Gibson 01257 252047
Chair: Steve Dillon 07718 228 422
Head Coach: Martin Ellis 07976 777563
Football
Shevington FC
Senior and Junior teams of all ages. Emphasis on enjoyment and development.
Contact: David Houghton
01257 253224
Appley Bridge FC
Opposite “Sam’s Bar Country Inn “, Appley Lane South
Alan Newton – Tel: 01695 622014
Appley Bridge Football Club is a Charter Standard Club, and has six junior teams from U8 to U15, as well as an open age senior team and an over 35’s team.
Dance
Fully qualified dance tuition for all ages in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Street Dance and more.
Telephone: 07738 350164
Email: anna@shimmindance.com
SK Dance Studio (Susan Kielb School of Dance)
@ The Vale Methodist Church, Skull House Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6 9DJ
Est.1974 – We offer classes in ballet, tap, national, modern and street-dance styles for adults and children of all ages. Visit our website for full details and class times.
Telephone: 07952 864 084, Email: susankielb@hotmail.com
@ Shevington Youth Club, Highfield Avenue, Shevington WN6 8HB
Telephone 07951 606 101, Email: winstanleyzoe@yahoo.co.uk
Golf
Gathurst Golf Club
2 Miles Lane, Shevington
Contact: Isobel Fyffe 01257 255235
Bowling
Crown Green Bowling
Shevington Bowling Green (Whitehall)
Parish Clerk
01257 473022
Men’s Bowling (Vale Bowling Club)
Methodist Church
Thursday 2.00pm
Grover 01257 253415
For local bowling fixtures and results see shevibowls.co.uk
Gym
Force Fitness- Shevington Gym
Currently closed due to refurb work- Opening soon
Telephone 07824 165 543, Email: shevingtongym@gmail.com
Telephone 07751 574 826, Email: gillwalmesley@gmail.com
Martial Arts
Impact Self Defence is a professional Martial Arts organisation based in Wigan in Lancashire, specialising in Self Defence techniques, and traditional Ju Jitsu.We welcome students from any age and background, and our many years experience, coupled with a vast amount of knowledge enables us to bring out the very best in students of any ability.
Appley Bridge Village Hall, Appley Lane North, Appley Bridge WN6 9DX
Call 07545 640722
Taekwon-Do
Yoga
Classes suitable for beginners and no previous experience in yoga is necessary.
All ages & abilities are welcome!
Telephone 07545 884 958
Other sports
Robin Park Leisure Centre runs a range of sports activities and is only a 10-minute drive from Shevington. See the Robin Park website for details.
Wigan Juniors FC Stuart Callister 01942 215466
Norman Edmondson also runs a variety of football teams for the under 14s. Tel: 01257 401794
Music
Staves Professional Music Tuition
2 Gathurst Ln, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8HA, 01257 255340
Wigan Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts Development Centre, Hindley, Wigan – Tel: 01942 255227
Willpower Youth Theatre Group
01942 498339
Youth Clubs
Shevington Youth Club, Shevington Community Centre:
John Whiteley (Secretary)
Highfield Avenue, Shevington
Wigan, WN6 8HB
Telephone 01257 423342
The Youth Club building is available for hire for meetings, parties, classes, etc.
Appley Bridge Youth Club
Appley Bridge Community Centre (11+ yrs)
Wednesday 7.30 – 9.30 pm – Sheila or Chris
Scouts, Guides, Brownies & Brigades
Shevington Scout HQ – Miles Lane
Beavers (6 – 8 yrs) – Friday 5.00 – 6.00pm – Kevin Green – Tel: 01257 401487
Cubs (8 – 10 1/2 yrs) – Friday 6.15 – 7.30pm – Scout Hut – Tel: 01257 252301
Scouts (10 1/2 – 15 1/2 yrs) – Friday 7.30 – 9.30pm – Scout Hut – Tel: 01257 252301
Ventures (15 1/2 – 21 yrs) – Friday 7.30 – 9.30pm – Scout Hut – Tel: 01257 252301
Appley Bridge Scout HQ – Appley Lane North
Cubs (8 – 10 1/2 yrs) – Monday 6.30 – 8.00pm
Liz Roberts – Tel: 01257 255727
Scouts (10 1/2+ yrs) – Friday 7 – 9pm
David Bankier – Tel: 07979 690117
GUIDES, BROWNIES AND RAINBOWS – want to register your daughter or volunteer as a Leader? . . . Click here or telephone 0800 1695901
BOYS BRIGADE – Vale Methodist Church
Anchor Boys and Juniors (5 – 11 yrs) – Thursday 6.45pm – 7.45pm; Seniors & Company (11+ yrs). Thursday 8.00.pm onwards – David Booth – Tel: 01257 252316
Girls Brigade – Vale Methodist Church 5 – 16 years Monday 6.45.pm – 8.15.pm. Sandra Morris – Tel: 01257 255675
Can’t find the group you’re looking for? Try our other pages: Social activities – Adults, Baby & toddler groups, Youth groups.
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