Staffordshire Links and Groups

• Stafford RUFC: Located on Blackberry Lane, this is a large community club with multiple teams, including senior men’s, senior women’s, mixed ability, and junior teams. https://www.staffordrugby.com/
• Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club: As the town’s oldest sports club, it has multiple men’s and ladies’ teams that compete in the Midlands Hockey Leagues. It also has junior development programs for both sports. https://www.staffordchc.co.uk/
• Stafford Spartans: The town’s basketball team. https://www.wmbasketball.co.uk/team/676419205/711928905.html
• Stafford Knights Volleyball Club: A local volleyball team. The University of Staffordshire also has men’s and women’s volleyball teams. https://www.facebook.com/staffordvolleyball/?_rdr#
• Stafford Bowling Club: A community club established in 1902 and dedicated to crown green bowling. https://www.staffordbowlingclub.com/
• All Day MMA Gym: Offers various martial arts disciplines, including boxing, Muay Thai, and Jiu Jitsu. https://staffordfightfactory.co.uk/
• Burton Manor Sports Association: A facility offering badminton and martial arts. https://burtonmanorsports.co.uk/
• Army Cadets: The Staffordshire and West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadets have their headquarters at Beacon Barracks in Stafford. They offer adventurous, military-themed training for young people aged 12 to 18.

https://armycadets.com/county/staffordshire-and-west-midlands-north-sector-acf/

• Royal Air Force Air Cadets: 395 (Stafford) Squadron is based at the MOD Stafford site. They provide a range of activities for young people, such as flying, shooting, camps, and overseas visits. https://www.air-cadets-squadron-finder.org/air-cadets-squadron-details/?sqn=0395–stafford-air-training-corps-atc
• Sea Cadets: Stafford and Rugeley Sea Cadets focus on adventures on the water and land. They have a junior section for young people aged 9 and older. https://www.sea-cadets.org/staffordrugeley

Fire Cadets: West Midlands Fire Service runs the Fire Cadets, a uniformed youth movement for 11 to 16-year-olds. https://www.wmfs.net/our-services/youth-services/fire-cadets/

• St John Ambulance Cadets: For young people aged 11 to 17, this program teaches life-saving first aid skills in a fun and safe environment. https://www.sja.org.uk/course-information/training-venues/stafford-central?utm_source=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Stafford
• Girlguiding: Girlguiding Staffordshire covers the local area, with units across the county for Guides (10–14), and Rangers (14–18). The 9th Stafford Guides and 24th Stafford (St Johns) Guide Unit are examples of local groups. https://girlguidingstaffordshire.org.uk/
• Stafford District Scouts: This district includes 11 Scout Groups within Stafford and the surrounding villages. They cater to age groups from Squirrels (4–6) up to Explorers (14–18). Groups include:
  • 4th Stafford (St Paul’s) Scout Group https://www.4thstaffordscouts.org.uk/
  • 7th Stafford (Trent Valley) Scout Group https://www.7thstaffordscouts.org.uk/
  • 11th Stafford Scouts https://www.11thstaffordscouts.org.uk/
  • 12th Stafford (Berkswich) Scout Group https://www.12thstaffordscouts.org.uk/
  • 21st West Stafford Scout Group https://21stweststafford.org.uk/
• South Staffordshire leisure centre activities: The local council operates several leisure centres, including Penkridge and Wombourne. They offer a range of activities for children and young people, including after-school sessions. https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness
• Local libraries: for what’s happening in the local area, free wifi, printing & photocopying:
• Stafford Library:

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/StaffordLibrary/StaffordLibrary.aspx

• Rising Brook Community Library:

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/RisingBrookLibrary/RisingBrookLibrary.aspx

• Holmcroft Community Library:

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/HolmcroftLibrary/HolmcroftLibrary.aspx

• Baswich Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/BaswichLibrary/BaswichLibrary.aspx
• Eccleshall Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/EccleshallLibrary/EccleshallLibrary.aspx
• Penkridge Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/PenkridgeLibrary/PenkridgeLibrary.aspx
• Stone Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/StoneLibrary/StoneLibrary.aspx

• Lichfield City F.C.: The city’s main football club, with its first team competing in the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands. The club also has a ladies’ side, a junior team Lichfield City Tigers, and a football academy. https://www.lichfieldcityfc.com/
• Chasetown FC: Has a youth team which uses the Lichfield Sports Club facilities. https://www.chasetownfc.co.uk/
• Lichfield Rugby Union Football Club (RUFC): Founded in 1874, this established club has multiple senior men’s and women’s teams, veterans’ sides, and a large junior section. https://www.lichfieldrufc.com/
• Whittington Rugby Club: This team is also based at the Lichfield Sports Club facilities. https://whittingtonrfc.rfu.club/
• Burntwood Rugby Union Football Club: Located in the wider Lichfield district. https://www.burntwoodrugbyclub.com/
• Lichfield Cricket Club: Founded in 1843, this long-standing club has several senior men’s teams, a ladies’ team, and a junior section. It plays its home matches at Collins Hill.

https://lichfield.play-cricket.com/home

• Lichfield Nomads Cricket Club: This club also serves the local cricket community.

https://www.lichfieldnomads.com/

• Lichfield Hockey Club: This large Midlands club is based at the Lichfield Sports Club and fields a number of senior men’s, women’s, and junior teams. https://www.lichfieldhockeyclub.co.uk/
• Lichfield Archers: A local archery club. https://lichfieldarchers.com/
• Lichfield Lawn Tennis Club: Features floodlit courts for year-round play. https://www.lichfieldfriarytennis.co.uk/
• Martial Arts and Gyms: Various martial arts groups use the Lichfield Sports Club facilities, and Burton Manor Sports Association also hosts martial arts. https://lichfieldsportsclub.co.uk/ https://burtonmanorsports.co.uk/
• Local libraries: for what’s happening in the local area, free wifi, printing & photocopying:
• Lichfield Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/LichfieldLibrary/LichfieldLibrary.aspx
• Burntwood Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/BurntwoodLibrary/BurntwoodLibrary.aspx#ad-image-0
• Shenstone Community Library: https://shenstonecommunitylibrary.org/

• Penkridge Juniors FC: A youth football club for various age groups. https://pjfc.co.uk/
• Wyrley Rangers and Wyrley Dragons: Youth football teams located in the Wyrley area. https://www.wyrleyjuniors.net/
• Norton Canes Colts: A junior team based in nearby Norton Canes.

https://www.facebook.com/nortoncanesfc2/?locale=en_GB

• Wheaton Aston and Penkridge RUFC: A community rugby club based at the Monkton Recreation Centre in Penkridge. https://staffsrfu.com/clubs/wheaton-aston-penkridge-rufc/
• Essington RUFC: A club located in the Essington area. http://www.essingtonrufc.co.uk/
• Penkridge CC: Competes in the South Staffordshire County League.

https://penkridge.play-cricket.com/home

• Wombourne CC: A cricket club that plays in the local county league.

https://wombourne.play-cricket.com/home

• Codsall CC: Also participates in the South Staffordshire County League.

https://codsall.play-cricket.com/home

• Wheaton Aston CC: Featured in the South Staffordshire County League.

https://wheatonaston.play-cricket.com/home

• Brewood CC: A team located in the Brewood area. https://brewood.play-cricket.com/home
• LP Diving: Offers scuba diving training and is associated with Penkridge Leisure Centre. https://www.lpdiving.co.uk/
• South Staffordshire Swimming Academy: A programme based out of the leisure centres in Codsall, Cheslyn Hay, Penkridge, and Wombourne.

https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness/south-staffordshire-swimming-academy

• Air Cadets: The Staffordshire Wing covers the county, and the 2315 Penkridge Squadron is available for 12 to 17-year-olds. https://www.air-cadets-squadron-finder.org/air-cadets-squadron-details/?sqn=2415–penkridge-air-training-corps-atc
• Army Cadets: The Staffordshire & West Midlands (North Sector) Army Cadets has its headquarters in Stafford and serves the wider region. https://www.air-cadets-squadron-finder.org/air-cadets-squadron-details/?sqn=0395–stafford-air-training-corps-atc
• Police Cadets: Staffordshire Police run a cadet program that focuses on teamwork and community engagement for young people. https://careers.staffordshire.police.uk/cadets/
• St John Ambulance Cadets: Penkridge has a St John Ambulance group with a cadet section for young people aged 10 to 18. https://www.sja.org.uk/get-involved/young-people/cadets/
• Girlguiding: Girlguiding Staffordshire covers the South Staffordshire district and its many divisions. A local example is the 3rd Wombourne St Benedict Biscop Brownies. The county website can direct you to local units. https://girlguidingstaffordshire.org.uk/
• Scouts: The South Staffordshire area falls under Staffordshire County Scouts. Specific units in the district include:
  • Penkridge Scout Group: Located at the Scout Hut, this group has Beaver (6–8 yrs), Cub (8–10½ yrs), and Scout (10½–14 yrs) sections. https://penkridgescouts.org.uk/
  • Bilbrook Scout Group: Based at the Bilbrook Skating Centre in Codsall, this group has opportunities for young people up to age 14.

https://www.westmerciascouts.org.uk/about-us/groups/1st-bilbrook-codsall

• Chill Out Clubs: This organization runs youth clubs in multiple locations across South Staffordshire for ages 8 to 17, including Penkridge, Codsall, and Great Wyrley. https://www.facebook.com/chilloutclubs/?locale=en_GB
• Youth Connect: This volunteer-based organization runs youth clubs and sports sessions across the wider West Midlands region. https://www.youthconnect.org.uk/
• Penkridge Youth Club: Located at the Church Hall, this club is for 9 to 13-year-olds and offers activities like quizzes, crafts, and computer nights. https://www.facebook.com/events/1787400038725986/1787400075392649/?active_tab=about
• Trinity Methodist Church, Codsall: This church has youth groups, including a Friday Youth Club. https://codsallmethodist.org/
• South Staffordshire Leisure Centres: The district council runs leisure centres in Codsall, Penkridge, and Wombourne that offer various sports and activities for young people.

https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness

• Local libraries: for what’s happening in the local area, free wifi, printing & photocopying:
• Codsall Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/CodsallLibrary/CodsallLibrary.aspx#ad-image-0
• Wombourne Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/WombourneLibrary/WombourneLibrary.aspx#ad-image-0
• Cheslyn Hay Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/CheslynHayLibrary/CheslynHayLibrary.aspx
• Great Wyrley Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/GreatWyrleyLibrary/GreatWyrleyLibrary.aspx
• Kinver Community Library: https://www.kinvercommunitylibrary.co.uk/
• Penkridge Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/PenkridgeLibrary/PenkridgeLibrary.aspx
• Perton Library: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Libraries/branchlibraries/PertonLibrary/PertonLibrary.aspx