Village Life - What is there to do in in a sleepy village like Cublington? Plenty.
Allotments
If you want to put your name down for an allotment, contact Sally Wiltshire for more details.
Church
Groups
Sunday Space 11-15 year olds in the Deanery of Mursley and particularly
those in the Wing, Wingrave, Cublington, Aston Abbotts benefice, meet at the
Old Stables Reads Lane each Sunday between 4-6pm. Various activities, chance
to meet with each other and chill out. Monday
Group 15+ meet each Monday at 7.30 at
3 Cottesloe Close Wing, where leader Mark Berry opens his home for discussion
groups and faith sharing.
Cricket
Cricket has been played in Cublingtonfor over 100 years and today, our thriving, progressive, village club provides opportunities for all abilities and ages to enjoy the greatest summer game there is! Home matches are played at superb facilities at Orchard Ground, where thanks to strong local support and successful grant applications, we play around 60 home fixtures a season.
The Youth section, started in 1998, continues to flourish with over 90 young players receiving coaching from more than 10 Nationally qualified coaches. Junior teams are entered in County and local Aylesbury competitions at Under 9,11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 17 age groups. In recent years several of our young players have been selected to represent the County. Junior coaching and practices take place indoors (Jan-Apr) on Sunday afternoons and outdoors (Apr-Jul) at Orchard Ground. All young players aged 8 or above, girls and boys, are welcome.
At senior level, Cublington runs four X1’s, three League sides and one Sunday side.
The Saturday league side has been promoted in the Four Counties League in 4 out of the last 5 seasons (2002-2006) after the clubs first foray into league cricket, now sitting proudly in Division 1. In 2005 we launched a Development XI into league cricket, providing a pathway for young players into the senior game, and in only their second season were promoted as champions of Division 6. The Sunday friendly side forms the bedrock of our social (but competitive) cricket, playing against many local sides.
The midweek side plays in the Aylesbury & District League.
The Club is run by four Action Groups (Cricket, Ground, Social and Community) and we warmly welcome anyone from Cublington and the surrounding villages who would like to join the club as a playing, non-playing, junior or senior member.
If
you are interested in getting involved or would like further information please
contact: Club Captain Steve George, 01296 682367
Darts
The Unicorn has a darts team in the local league. further information from
Shaun or Sharon in the pub.
Dominoes
The Unicorn is the place... ask behind the bar for more information
Cublington Brisk Walkers
Cublington
Brisk Walkers meet every Tuesday evening for circular walks around Cublington.
Obviously this is a seasonal group. As the name suggests, we are brisk walkers
rather than strollers. The walks range from 2 - 5 miles depending on the energy
levels of the participants each week!
We started the club in May 2003 and everyone is welcome, young or old, dogs too.
Look out for dates in the Crier.
Fishing
Cublington sports a magnificent Trout and Coarse fishery. Go along and catch
yourself some supper. 01296 682201for more details. www.lakesidefishery.com
Flydressing and Flyfishing
The Unicorn Fly Dressers meet, informally, in the Unicorn pub on Friday evenings
between 6pm and 8pm. A club fly fishing day out is organised on the 1st Saturday
of each month to a variety of waters within about a one hour drive. Occasional
fly dressing evenings take place in the pub in the winter when there is a demand. Ask behind the bar for details.
Football - Cublington FC
Contact Adrian Wiltshire
Friend’s
of St Nicholas
The Friend’s
of St. Nicholas comprises of a small committee of villagers. Its purpose is to maintain the fabric of St. Nicholas church, which
is recognised as the heart of the village. Contact Joan Waples or Mike Joy for more information.
Golf Society
The Unicorn Golf Society ... anyone interested, please put their name down on the list in the Unicorn or contact Mike Reilly. Approximately 4 meetings a year.
Ladies Club
The Ladies club was formed 66 years ago and meets every second Thursday afternoon
at 2.45 in the Church Hall Aston Abotts, from the last Thursday in September
until the middle of July the following year. Guest speakers, Spring luncheon,
a Summer outing, a Garden Party, a Carol Service, and a theatre visit usually
after Christmas have filled our calendar this year.
We are a small club
of about 25 members and our meetings are very friendly and companionable. Please
come and join us. Contact Avril Bradley-Davies 01296 681357
Orchard Ground Committee
A tireless group
of villagers work on our behalf to run various events during the year to raise
funds for the maintenance and upkeep of the magnificent Biggs Pavilion, and
for the promotion of sport and recreation in the village. If you would like
to join the committee, or support our fundraising events, please contact Hugh Vale for more details. The Biggs pavilion is also available for hire for private
events - see Biggs Pavilion for more information.
Play Area
The Cublington play
area was refurbished in the summer of 2003 to create a comfortable and interesting
area for children of all ages to play safely. The new equipment comprises of:
- combination climbing frame with swings, fireman’s pole and slide - two
springy animal seats - trim trail inc. Rope walk, Tyre traverse, Balance beams,
Stepping stones and Monkey walk. These new additions together with repainted
existing slide and cradle swing are neatly enclosed with a fence and gates which
deter dogs from entering the area. This area will be shortly be complete with
the installation of a park bench partially funded by the Government’s Jubilee
Grant to celebrate the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
Rambling Club with Aston Abbots Contact Colin Higgs
Quiz Nights
Meet every Monday evening at the Unicorn. A rolling jackpot keeps the punters interested.
Tennis - Aylesbury & District League Most Improved Club 2004
A thriving tennis club exists in the village, two all-weather floodlit hard
courts. Club nights - Monday & Friday. Organised coaching sessions, friendly
atmosphere, summer barbecues and tournaments. Eight teams competing in local
leagues. All abilities welcome. Click on the heading to view our website
pages.
Contact Gill Brazier for membership details, MArk Darlington for junior & senior coaching, Gary or Gill Brazier
for court bookings on 01296 688548. Gary Brazier for general information.
Unicorn
You could go for a pint or a meal of course. We are very lucky to have such a vibrant pub at the centre of the village.
A constantly changing menu provides everything from lighter bites and baguettes to hearty home cooked meals sourced from local suppliers. Patrick, the chef, serves up a delightful curry on Tuesday nights from 6.30 - 9pm
Variety Club
Cublington Variety
Club put together each year a pantomime in February. One may think professional
actors and actresses are imported for this event, but no, all talent comes from
within the village. Including scriptwriting, directing, make up, costume design, scenery painting, sound, lighting etc.
Buy your tickets early- they sell out very quickly. Or, alternatively, put your
name forward for the 2009 performance: Contact this years Director Emma Gurney for more information.