Dobcross Band Social Club, Dobcross

Please note - Opens 2pm on Saturday if bowls are being played, if in doubt phone to check. Dobcross is now in Oldham but was formally just inside the western border of the West Riding of> Yorkshire. The Club boasts enjoyable views of the hills of the Saddleworth moors. The present wooden building was erected in 1967 and is set out in a way to provide facilities for the members of its various sections. These are bands, youth, adult learners & beginners, youth band & silver band, eleven bowling teams with competitions throughout the summer, five snooker teams (tuition given to youngsters) plus darts and crib players. There is a youth theatre group, various keep fit & well-being classes, a book lending library, indoor bowling (winter only) and coffee mornings every other Saturday. The Club is famous for its Band concerts, mainly of local bands but occasionally host bands from further afield (last Sunday in the month). Dobcross Silver Band won the regional finals earlier in the year and qualified for the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham. In September they competed against bands from all over Great Britain to win the Fourth Section title, which sees them win promotion to the Third Section in 2023. The club is now free of tie............... Additionally opens 2-5 on Saturday for bowls matches. The club gained the accolade of being R O B branch of CAMRA Club of the Year 2018/19/20/21/22 and 2022 GRT Manchester regional winner. Dobcross Silver Band won the regional finals earlier in the year (2022) and qualified for the National Brass Band Championships in Cheltenham. In September they competed against bands from all over Great Britain to win the Fourth Section title, which sees them win promotion to the Third Section in 2023.