Sport
The Heaton Moor Rugby Club has been representing the area in the Rugby fraternity for over 100 years. After a number of years of decline from near top level status pre league structures, a steady improvement in form in recent years has led to a re-emergence of the club in the local leagues. It has some of the best facilities in the region due to a unique sporting set up featuring Rugby, Cricket, Lacrosse and Tennis facilities in a multi million pound development.
West Heaton Bowling,Tennis and Squash Club was established in 1873 and provides 6 all weather tennis courts (5 floodlit), two squash courts and a bowling green.
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“What sport shall we devise here in this garden
To drive away the heavy thought of care?”
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