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Whickham & District Social Club
On the 6th June, 1904, a group of Whickham men inaugurated the Whickham and District Social Club. The Club was initially located in Front Street, Whickham, but soon acquired their present premises, originally a stone built farmhouse, part of which is still visible almost a century later. In 1910 affiliation with the C.I.U. took place, and later extensive alterations were carried out to the building.
The club has been re-styled several times since those early days and has always been a very popular venue for local people, who have been entertained in very spacious and impressive surroundings. The "Continental Room" has been recently refurbished with three snooker tables and the bar area is now being redesigned. These improvements should prove attractive to members who are assured of a friendly and hospital environment.
Mention must be made of officials, committees, staff, stewards and members past and present. Their loyalty to the Club has been unsurpassed, many having given over half a century of service and have brought the Club from its humble beginnings in a small cottage on Front Street, Whickham, to the present large and modern facilities.