Daventry Badminton Club

Daventry Badminton Club The Badminton Club of Daventry - A friendly and social competitive non league club. The first session is free for new players. Shuttles are provided.

A friendly but competitive non league badminton club, better described as a group of people getting together for a few games of badminton and a drink afterwards. We have a good mix of male and female members allowing for a variety of mens, womens and mixed doubles games over the course of the evening. We play on Wednesdays between 7.00 - 10.00pm at Daventry Leisure Centre, members can turn up any

time they like for as long as they like. You may then choose between pay as you play or paying quarterly if you wish to become a member of the club. The club is very welcoming to new members (but not absolute beginners), for more information get in touch or come along to a club night and introduce yourself to one of the committee. Chairman - Terry Read

Treasurer - Robert Tabor

Club Secretary - Liz Fraser

07/05/2026

🚀 WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK IN BUSINESS! 🚀

After a week off for that leisure centre takeover, the withdrawal symptoms are real—but the wait is over! TONIGHT is Thursday, and the courts are calling your name. 🏸🔥

It’s time to shake off the rust, find your trainers, and prove that you haven't forgotten how to hit a shuttlecock over the net (fingers crossed!).

The Game Plan:
• 🕖 When: TONIGHT, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 📍 Where: Back at Daventry Leisure Centre
• 💰 Newbies: If you’re an experienced player, remember your first session is FREE! Come see what you've been missing.
We’ve had an extra week to rest, so we expect some high-speed rallies and maximum effort tonight. No excuses!
See you on the court in a few hours! 👊✨

27/04/2026

⚠️ URGENT: NO BADMINTON THIS THURSDAY! ⚠️

Bad news, Daventry Badminton Club! We’ve just received word from the Daventry Leisure Centre that an external event is taking over the hall this week. 🏛️🚫

Because of this, all sessions from 2:00 PM onwards are CANCELLED this Thursday, April 30th.
Unfortunately, this means our usual 7–9 PM smash-fest is off the cards for one week only. 🏸💔

The Game Plan:
• This Thursday (April 30th): NO BADMINTON. ❌
• Next Thursday (May 7th): We are back in action as usual! ✅
We’re gutted to miss our weekly fix, but it just gives you an extra week to perfect your "phantom swing" in the living room. (Mind the lamps!) 🛋️👊
Please spread the word and tag your playing partners below so nobody turns up to a locked hall!
See you all next week!

P.S. To our prospective new members—hang fire! We still want to see you, just wait until the following Thursday to claim your free first session! 🏸✨

22/04/2026

📢 ATTENTION: YOUR THURSDAY PLANS ARE SORTED Daventry Badminton Club! 🏸

Just a quick heads-up to get those rackets out and those kit bags packed—tomorrow is Badminton Day!
Now that we’ve officially moved into our Thursday groove, don’t let your muscle memory trick you into a "Wednesday Workout" tonight. Save that energy for the court tomorrow!

The Essential Intel:
• 🗓️ When: Tomorrow (Thursday)
• 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• 💰 New Members: Players looking for a game? Remember, your first session is FREE!

Whether you’re coming to sharpen your smash or just to catch up with the crew, we can’t wait to see you there.

Pro Tip: Drink some water, stretch those calves, and maybe try not to trip over the service line this week. (We saw that! 😉)
See you all tomorrow night Daventry Leisure Centre! 👊✨

16/04/2026

🚀 IT’S THURSDAY! YOU KNOW THE DRILL! 🚀

Happy Badminton Day, Daventry! 🏸

If you woke up today feeling like something was missing... it was probably the smell of a sports hall and the sound of a perfectly timed smash. Luckily, we can fix that tonight!

The "Need to Know":
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM 🕖
• Vibe: Maximum effort, questionable footwork, and a whole lot of fun.
• Newbies: If you're an experienced player looking for a new home, remember: your first session is FREE!
• Where: Daventry Badminton Club at Daventry Leisure Centre!

Don’t let your racket spend another night in the bag feeling lonely. Dust it off, grab your water bottle, and we’ll see you on the court in a few hours!
P.S. If you’re still heading to the hall on Wednesdays... we can’t help you. See the rest of you TONIGHT! 👊✨

11/04/2026

🔍 WANTED: EXPERIENCED SHUTTLE-SMASHERS! 🏸

Is your racket gathering dust? Do you have a "killer serve" that currently only intimidates your cat? The Daventry Badminton Club needs YOU.

We’ve had a few of our regulars move on (rumour has it they couldn't handle our new Thursday night swagger 😉), so we have a few spots open for new players to join the ranks.

If you know your clears from your drops and can handle a fast-paced rally without ending up in a tangled heap of limbs, we’d love to see you on the court.

The Sweet Deal:
• First Session: FREE! (Zero. Zilch. Nada.)
• When: Every Thursday, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Where: Daventry Leisure Centre
• The Vibe: Competitive but friendly. We play hard, laugh harder, and definitely don't take ourselves seriously.

Why join us?
Because running on a treadmill is boring, and smashing a shuttlecock at 100mph is basically therapy.
Don't be shy—slide into our DMs to book your free guest spot or just turn up this Thursday. Let’s see what you’ve got! 👊🔥

05/04/2026

🐣 HAPPY EASTER, Daventry Badminton Club! 🏸

We hope your Sunday is filled with more chocolate eggs than unforced errors! 🍫

Whether you’re spending the day hunting for treats or just resting those legs after our big move to Thursdays, we hope it’s a cracking one. Just a reminder to not go too heavy on the roast dinner—we need you light on your feet for our next session!

The Easter Schedule:
• This Wednesday: ❌ NO PLAY (We've moved, remember?!)
• This Thursday: ✅ WE ARE ON! 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Enjoy the bank holiday, and we’ll see you on court Daventry Leisure Centre this Thursday to burn off those chocolate bunnies! 🐰🔥

04/04/2026

🌟 WHAT A DEBUT! 🌟

A massive thank you to everyone who turned up for our very first Thursday Night Session! 🏸
The energy in the hall was electric. We weren't sure if the "Thursday vibes" would hit differently, but you lot proved that the day of the week doesn't matter when the smashes are this good.

Highlights:

• Perfect Attendance: Almost everyone remembered it wasn't Wednesday! (Gold stars for all ⭐)

• The Atmosphere: Plenty of laughs, some incredibly tight games, and that classic Daventry spirit.

• No More Mid-Week Blues: We're officially one day closer to the weekend, and it feels great.

Whether you won every set or just managed to hit the shuttlecock more than the floor, we’re so glad you joined us for this new chapter.

Daventry Badminton Club Same time, same place Daventry Leisure Centre next Thursday! Rest those legs, you’ve earned it. 🧊💪

02/04/2026

🚀 THURSDAY NIGHT LIVES! 🚀

The wait is officially over, Daventry! Tonight isn't just any Thursday—it’s Day One of our brand-new weekly schedule, and we are ready to bring the heat! 🏸🔥

While everyone else is sitting on the sofa thinking about the weekend, we’ll be hitting the courts and smashing shuttlecocks. Whether you’re a drop-shot specialist or just here for the cardio and the laughs, tonight is going to be epic.

The Details Daventry Badminton Club
• Kick-off: 7:00 PM SHARP
• Finish: 9:00 PM (Just in time to boast about your wins)
• Vibe: High energy, new beginnings, and zero Wednesdays in sight.

Grab your racket, fill your water bottle, and let’s make this first Thursday one for the books. See you on the court in Daventry Leisure Centre! 👊✨

01/04/2026

💔 IT’S NOT YOU, WEDNESDAY... IT’S US.

Dear Wednesday Night,

We’ve had some great times. The sweat, the smashes, the occasional stray shuttlecock to the back of the head... it’s been real. But we’ve been seeing someone else behind your back.

Her name is Thursday, and she’s just... better. She’s closer to the weekend, she’s fresher, and quite frankly, she doesn't make us feel like we're only halfway through the work week.

So, this is us officially moving out. Don't check the sports hall tonight—we won't be there. We've taken our rackets, our nets, and our dignity.

Where to find us from now on:
• New Flame: Thursday Nights 🏸
• Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Status: It’s official.

Please don't call. Unless it's to tell us you've moved to Thursday too.

Goodbye, Wednesday. It was "decent" while it lasted.

— Daventry Badminton Club at Daventry Leisure Centre

P.S. Since it’s April 1st, you might think this is a joke. It isn't. If you show up tonight, the only thing you'll be playing is "Solitaire" in the parking lot. See you all TOMORROW (Thursday) at 7 PM!

29/03/2026

🗓️ THE SUNDAY STATS ARE IN...

It’s Sunday, Daventry! Time to meal prep, do the laundry, and—most importantly—delete "Badminton" from your Wednesday calendar.

We know, we know. Muscle memory is a powerful thing. You’re going to wake up on Wednesday, grab your racket, and head for the door. STOP RIGHT THERE. 🛑

The Sunday PSA:
• Wednesday, April 1st: Is for Netflix, napping, or staring longingly at your shuttlecocks. (Also, it's April Fools' Day, but the move is not a joke!)

• Thursday, April 2nd: Is the big day! 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. 🏸

If you turn up on Wednesday, the only "smash" you'll be doing is smashing your forehead against the locked sports hall doors. Don't be that person.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you all on THURSDAY Daventry Badminton Club at Daventry Leisure Centre

28/03/2026

🗓️ THE FINAL SATURDAY OF AN ERA!

Enjoy your weekend, Daventry—but don't get too comfortable with your current routine.

This is your official 4-day warning. We are breaking up with Wednesdays. It’s not them, it’s... well, it's Thursdays. Thursdays are just better.

The Game Plan:
• This Wednesday: Do ❌ NOT ❌ show up. The hall will be empty, and the only thing smashing will be your hopes and dreams.
• This Thursday (April 2nd): The big debut! 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. If you show up on Wednesday, you're officially volunteering to mop the floors. You’ve been warned! 🧹

See you all for the first-ever Thursday Daventry Badminton Club Night at the Daventry Leisure Centre!

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