About NECC
Our history, team and plans for the future.
Early beginnings
The Club was formed by a group of local businessmen, headed by Col. Henry Ferryman Bowles, whose family resided at Forty Hall.
The Club officially opened on 29th October 1910 in a hall in Lancaster Road. After 4 weeks the Club moved to 278 Baker Street where it remains now. Initially leased, the freehold was acquired by the Club in 1948.
Extending & Improving
The frontage of our building is listed so has remained very much the same since it was built in 1763. In the early days the Club had a bowling green, tennis courts and a large garden. Part of this land was sold by previous owners to build Weardale Gardens. The remainder became our member’s car park with a smaller garden.
The lounge was extended in 1953 and in November 1971 Sir Donald Karberry M.P. opened the hall, snooker room and offices
Going forward
With our bar & lounge equipped with a large flat screen tv, match level snooker tables and excellent dance hall, we’re committed to keeping NECC at the highest standards for our members
Our Team
Steward: Steve Frost
Secretary: M Bellas
Chef: Hayley Huggett – 07415 104348
