About

Formation and Growth

Birth was given to the North Reddish Working Men’s Club in a small house on Hobson Street, North Reddish on the 5^th November 1911. The originators were about twenty enthusiasts, all of whom have regretfully passed away.

The house remained the home of the Club for about a year. At this time a large home and grounds in Midland Road (shown on the right) became vacant. The Club, in its eagerness for prosperity, decided to leave the old home in Hobson Street and rent the one on Midland Road, which was bought outright in 1913.

Success, and new members, resulted again in a search for larger premises. An addition to the house was made in the shape of an army hut, which was bought in 1922. After twelve years, it was found necessary for a further extension, the accommodation again being too small. Then it was finally decided to build a new Club, the present one. This was opened in 1935.

In 1942, the dance hall on the first floor was requisitioned by the local authority as a children’s nursery. This was de-requisitioned in 1952, and re-opened as a Concert Hall by Manchester United’s captain, Johnny Carey. In 1968 an extension was added complete with living accommodation for the steward and his family. The opening was performed by cricketer Brian Statham.

Because of steadily increasing membership, yet another extension was built in 1980, forming what is now the Games Room.

It is with complete confidence we look to the future, and trust in the inherent courtesy and support of all members to keep the Institution what it has always been – a fellowship of good people.

In 2021 during the COVID-19 Pandemic enforced closure, the club undertook a major refurbishment to the Club’s Lounge. Completely modernising the room and also undertaking a complete Electrical re-wire.

In 2023, the club undertook the replacement of the roof. Completely stripping the existing slate and replacing it with a modern, maintenance free solution.