Kin Ryu Judo Club


It was quite a 2011 for the Kin Ryu Judo Club, winning two Sussex Sports Awards – an Unsung Hero Award for coach Peter Seymour and the Club of the Year Award – while head coach Martin Rivers was awarded a British Judo 2011 Silver Volunteer Award.


Nearly all of the club’s 60 fighters won medals at home and abroad and the club was crowned overall Sussex Champions at the County Championships, the first time the club has won this title in 10 years.


Kin Ryu officials were hard at work in 2011 too. Three juniors qualified as referees and one qualified as a senior timekeeper despite only being 13 years old.


This year is looking even busier with two club members already selected as technical officials for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.


For more information call Martin Rivers on 01293 531549, email martin_rivers@hotmail.com or visit www.kinryu.org.uk


Crawley Pensioners Action Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2pm at the Montefiore Institute, Three Bridges. 01293 410794


Crawley Philatelic Society meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month (except July and August) at Ifield Community Centre at 7.30pm. Richard Lynes 01293 408598


Crawley and Horsham RSPB meets every 3rd Wednesday between September and April at Friary Hall at 8pm. Outdoor visits all year. 01403 242218


Crawley Slot Car Club meets at Hut 30, Tilgate Forest Recreation Centre, on Monday nights (except Bank Holidays) at 7.30pm for racing 1/32@1/24 scale cars. 01293 525414


Crawley Spiritualist Church, Capel Lane, Gossops Green holds services on Sundays and Wednesdays. Healing Thursdays 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Carol 01342 843070


Crawley Trefoil Guild, an offshoot of Guiding, meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Marion 01444 400612 or June 01293 553852


Crawley University of the Third Age offers educational and leisure activities for retired people. Meetings are on the 2nd Friday of each month (except July and August) at 2.30pm at the Friary Church Hall. There are also interest groups. 01293 882335


Crawley Writers’ Circle meets on the 3rd Wednesday morning of every month. Beryl Armstrong 01293 536619


The Delphinium Group of Crawley Horticultural Society meets at Ifield Avenue on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 8pm


with Martin Rivers, head coach of Kin Ryu Judo Club


How long has your group been established?


Kin Ryu Judo Club was founded by Mick Leigh in 1976 in Crawley. Originally the club was based at Crawley Leisure Centre and, after moving to various locations, is now settled in at K2 Crawley.


Is it open to all ages?


Yes, we cater for all ages. Our youngest member is five and our oldest is 64. Is there any cost?


The cost for a 10-week period is £33, paid in advance. There is no annual membership. How many members does it have? We have 60 members. What activities does it provide?


We coach and develop judo players and officials of all ages and abilities from recreational to members of the British Masters Squad. We also run ladies-only sessions.


Horsham Geological Field Club, which has many Crawley members, meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Forest Community School, Horsham at 7.30pm. Frank Diggon 01403 254100


Outpost Patchwork and Quilting meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month and Saturday workshops at Fairlawn House, Three Bridges. Mollie Bourton 01293 404479, molliebourton@hotmail.com


St John the Baptist Society of Bellringers practices every Thursday from 8-9.30pm at St John’s Church, off the High Street. Tony Graham on 01293 526279


Southern Counties Historic Vehicles Preservation Trust 01342 714864, www.brmmbrmm.com/schvpt


The Sussex Orchid Group of Crawley Horticultural Society meets on the 3rd Sunday every month, except May, at 2.30pm at Ifield Avenue. Val Micklewright 01293 528615


Wealden Postcard Club meets on the 2nd Friday of each month at 7pm at St Paul’s Hall, Northgate. Mrs J Sayers 020 8660 5872


We can only include a selection of clubs and groups in these pages but many more are on our website at www.crawley.gov.uk/communitydirectory. To be included on the website email webmaster@crawley.gov.uk


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