Sports & Social
For sporting and other activities for young people, see also Youth Groups.
- Duston Sports Centre - Now fully open see their website for more details www.nleisuresports.co.uk
- Duston Netball Club: Training on Tuesdays at the Duston School. From Year 3 and upwards. Contact Elaine on 01604 750633 or 07831195853. www.dustonnetball.co.uk
- Jumpz Gymnastics Club: Sessions on Tuesdays at St James Primary School, Harlestone Road. Other sessions and venues available upon demand. Contact Carol on 01604 456674 or 07941849728. www.jumpz-gymnastics.co.uk
- Northants Taekwondo have new classes in Upton. Take a look at their website (Click here) for further information
- Sugar & Spice Club at Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road. Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month at 8pm. Please click on the following link for more details Sugar & Spice Club Resumè
- Duston Camera Club - Website contains information about the club and examples of members' work.
- Duston United Tennis Club, is Mendip Road is a fantastic local club with a great tennis programme. Please see our website www.dustontennis.co.uk for further details.
- St Crispin & Ryelands Cricket Club. Three Saturday teams, Sunday and midweek friendly games, under 11 and under 13 youth teams, and a great social club.
- New Duston Townswomen's Guild - Meetings held on the third Thursday of the month: 8pm at Duston Community Centre. There are also outings and social events throughout the year. New members and visitors are very welcome. For events and contact details, see New Duston Townswomen's Guild.
- Northampton & District Ramblers' Association. Extensive programme of local walks - usually midweek and weekends, also social events.
- Duston Players: Local drama group.
- Earlybirds Saturday Morning Football. The Early Birds Saturday Football Coaching which has been taking place at Millway Primary School has now been moved to Sixfields Stadium. Early Birds is for anybody (boys and girls) between the ages of 5 and 8. It is held every Saturday morning from 10.00am to 11.30am. This season the Early Birds have been divided into six blocks, with each block costing £17.50. Although the first block has recently started, we are still looking for players to attend. If your child would like to come to try Early Birds out please call 01604 683738.
- Duston Community Assoc Badminton Club - Meets on Thursday evenings at Duston Upper School between 7.30pm and 10pm. To find out more, email colin.raper@dachser.com or phone 01604 753245.
- Karate & Kickboxing at Kislingbury Village Hall - No club membership or enrolment costs - £2.50 per session. Karate Sun 10-11am, Wed 6-7pm, Thu 6-7pm & 7-8pm. Kickboxing Tue 6-7pm. Teacher: Eddie Saunders 27years experience & 18 years coaching for schools.
- Kingsthorpe Boys Boxing - free for youths - 01604 847217 or 01604 758069.
- British Kempo Karate Association (at Hopping Hill) - 01604 756394.
- Cotswold Women's Institute - 01604 753664.
- Duston Women's Institute - 01604 753913.
- Duston German Shepherd Dog Training Club - Teaches members how to train their German Shepherd dogs. A display team raises money for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
- Duston Barnstormers - Northants Sunday Conference Division 3 football team. This lively site includes news, results, fixtures, reports and action photos.
- Duston Ramblers - For details about walks and membership enquiries, phone 01604 757367. For a download leaflet click here
- Duston Garden Club: 01604 752900.
- Northampton West End Bowling Club, Mendip Road, Duston. The club offers a full programme of bowling throughout the season including matches on Mondays, Tuesdays (ladies), Thursdays, (some Fridays - ladies) and Saturdays. Casual play most days and evenings. Also Club and County competitions. The club has a licensed bar, provides teas on match days, holds occasional social events and caters for private, member-related, functions. For more information, please contact 01604 583702.
- Duston Community Association, Pendle Road: 01604 757744, for a wide variety of hobbies and sports clubs.
- Duston Community Centre - Pendle Road: 01604 757744
- Bargain Shop - Duston Community Centre - click here to find out more details
- St Crispin Social Club - Berrywood Road: 01604 586111
- Duston Hawks Basketball Club - Meet at the Duston School, Friday evenings. For more information visit their website at www.dustonhawks.com
- Taekwondo - Thursdays at St James Primary School, 5.30-6.30pm. Family Classes, Free 1st Lesson, Free Suit upon enrolling, Free Belts. For more information contact Phillip Bartlette 0800 9887986 or visit www.uk-taekwondo.com
- Christian Meditation - Meet every Tuesday at 4.45pm at 101 Harlestone Rd (Corner of Holyrood Rd). For further details contact John Carroll on 01604 751804 or email john.carroll83@ntlworld.com
- Sixfields Stadium - 01604 588339
- Northampton Town FC - The Cobblers' website.
- Northampton Rugby Club - The Saints' website.
- Northampton Cricket Club - Includes the latest scores.