Ransomes Sports and Social Club, more usually known as Ransomes, is situated in Sidegate Avenue which is in a prosperous urban area of North East Ipswich. The club covers 10 acres of sports grounds which include football pitches, a cricket square and a bowling green. The clubhouse has a bar, snooker room, pool room, changing rooms and showers. Also in the clubhouse is a large hall which is used for social events as well as for badminton and table tennis. The club is almost unique in this day and age with the facilities it has.

The grounds are maintained to the highest standard and are some of the finest to be found anywhere in the area. As well as members whose main interest is sport, there are social members who take advantage of the pleasant surroundings and well stocked bar. The hall, as well as being used for sports and private functions, has social evenings for all club members where family entertainment is laid on. The facilities the club offers are enjoyed by people of all ages and interests.

The club is owned by Ipswich Borough Council but is managed independently by a volunteer committee. This committee have seen the club through difficult times but the future now looks bright. With substantial investment from the borough and the members, much needed refurbishment is about to start on the clubhouse. We are also hopeful of a grant from the Football Foundation. This refurbishment will be phased over five years and will mean that the clubhouse will not only be restored to its former glory, but will boast many features that the original didn’t have.

Membership is open to all and we are looking for new members. Why not come along to see what the club can offer? During the week the opening hours are from 7 pm till 11 pm but over the weekend the club is open throughout the day. Please phone us on 01473 726134 or send an e-mail to info@ransomesclub.co.uk to find out how to become a member. We look forward very much to hearing from you.