Sport and leisure in London
 What
do you want to do apart from work? Holidays, going to the theatre,
outings? Play sport or take part in recreational activities – seriously,
or for fun, or the social scene?
This page sets out the wide range of sports and
leisure activities available through CSSC London:
Joining costs very little, and we aim to give you a warm welcome, and
activities at affordable, competitive prices – good value for money!
Who can join?
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Membership of CSSC (the Civil Service Sports Council) is open to people
employed by Government departments and agencies, the Post Office, BT,
and many other public bodies and companies carrying out ex-Civil service
work.
For more information - see how to join.
What does CSSC London offer?
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- A wide range of quality sports and recreational activities, both popular
and specialist – from angling and athletics to tennis and volleyball,
including some that would normally be beyond the reach of many, such
as sailing and flying.
- Health and fitness – from aerobics and dance, to fitness centres
and yoga.
- Clubs and bars for members to meet, socialise and relax in.
- A significant range of membership privileges – such as discounted
rates at hotels, holiday companies, leisure centres, tourist attractions
and health clubs, cheap theatre or cinema tickets. [Further information
is available on the CSSC
web site]
Whatever your interests, we may well already cater for it. And if not
– we’re always keen to promote and support new activities!
Leisure Scene, CSSC’s national magazine, will be sent to
you three times a year, with full details of activities (including those
organised by CSSC London), and a booklet summarising the members'
offers – discounts etc – available to you. It
is important that CSSC Head Office have your home address on their membership
database, so that you can receive the magazine and offers booklet.
 As soon as you have your membership card, you can start taking advantage
of these discounts, and taking part in activities – you should normally
begin by talking to those who organise the individual activities you’re
interested in.
How is CSSC organised?
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CSSC is essentially a network of clubs and organisations – with
a small Head Office staff, including regional Business Development
Executives.
Many of the people you will come across – those organising events,
activities etc – do so on a purely
voluntary basis. Activities and facilities are supported financially
by CSSC, from
members’ subscriptions, but individual clubs, activities and events
charge their own subscriptions, entry fees etc.
CSSC has its own organisers
who arrange activities in the area. These include competitions, fun events
and taster days. For a number of sports, there are opportunities to compete
(at Regional or National level) on behalf of CSSC. A number of CSSC Clubs
and Societies are also based in London.
The wide range of activities, facilities and membership privileges offered
by CSSC complements those provided by Departments’ own sports and
social organisations.
Can I help?
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We aim to provide a wide range of members’ activities in London.
But we are constantly reviewing these in the light of changes in the Civil
Service, the leisure industry, and the interests and expectations of our
members. And we welcome new activities, and are always glad to hear from
people with ideas – including people willing to contribute to the
organising of events and clubs, or on committees.
Contacts
If you want any further information, about membership or the range of
activities or facilities on offer in London, or wish to suggest something
to us, then please contact us.
What activities can I take part in?
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CSSC London offers a wide range of sports and recreational activities,
through the activities programme and through the range of Clubs
based here,
such as:
Aerobics
Angling
Athletics
Badminton
Bowls – Flat Green & Indoor
Boxing
Canoeing
Cricket
Dancing
Darts |
Drama
Fitness Centres
Football – Mens & Ladies
Golf
Horse Riding
Lawn Tennis
Martial Arts
Multi-Sport
Music
Netball |
Pool
Quizzes – General Knowledge, Pop, Sports
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Snooker
Squash
Table Tennis
Ten Pin Bowling
Volleyball |
CSSC London has a number of sports grounds and clubhouses, available
for members’ use - details are on the relevant pages
as follows:
See also:
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