Sports, Social and Entertainment Facilities

Social

Inns

We have one public house in Quendon and Rickling, the Cricketers' Arms, (not to be confused with the one in nearby Clavering).  As might be expected from the name it lies adjacent to the cricket green and offers a selection of beverages, meals and accommodation.
Telephone: 01799 543210 for bookings.

Other Social and Entertainment Activities

Ad hoc events

The local churches offer social gatherings such as coffee mornings, lunches and evening events when they can. Details of forthcoming events should appear in the Events Calendar on this site.

Art

Art events including classes are run by a group of local artists including pottery, leatherwork, and fine arts.  Contact Anne Lynch via her web-site for details.

Cinema

Saffron Screen is a community-based not-for-profit initiative based at Saffron Walden County High School.  It offers a wide range of films for all ages and now with the advantage of digital projection equipment (funded entirely by public donations) we can see plays, concerts and other events from theatres concert halls and other venues on the big screen with Dolby digital surround sound.

Drama

Both neighbouring Newport and Saffron Walden have enthusiastic amateur dramatics societies.  Look out for advertisments of their pantomimes and other dramatic performances.

Sports

The villages boast not only a picturesque cricket field but also soccer pitches and other sports facilities in the Village Hall.

The village Cricket Club, the Rickling Ramblers are always keen to welcome new members. Contact John Lodge, telephone  01799 500255

The Quendon Athletic Football Club play now play under the name Saffron Walden Town Reserves due to league requirements (they had to join a different league because they beat too many members of their previous one!) For more information contact the Club Manager:
Charlie Patmore
82 Manor Road
Stansted
Essex
CM24 8NJ

We have a thriving Bowling Club which welcomes new members aged 14 and over, male and female experienced or beginner. There is a “roll up” evening on a Tuesday for everyone to have a game. In addition we play club games and competitions as well as friendly matches against other Clubs in the area. There are also North West Essex League, Steeple Bumpstead League and County matches.

Quendon and Rickling Golf Society is a society of over 35 golfers of all levels who meet around 4 times a year at various local clubs to enjoy a social and relaxed golf day.  If you would like to join us or want more informaton please contact the secretary:
Jane Waite
Manor Farm
Quendon
Essex
CB11 3XJ
Telephone 01799 542611

Other sporting activities take place in the Village Hall, including Rounders (in season) and exercise classes.