Dunbar Badminton Club

12/10/2026

Hi
Just a reminder that the school is closed for the October break this week. The club will be open again on Monday 19th from 7:45 pm. The New North Berwick club will be open on Tuesday this week from 8:00 pm at the North Berwick Leisure Centre. Just let me know if you want to go along or message via Facebook.

Duncan

12/09/2026

Hi
Just to confirm a date & time from previous email announcements and the discussions we had at our club night over the last few weeks – that we would hold our AGM on Monday 14th September – this will be at the Brig & Barrel at 7:00 pm and this should last for around 1.5 hours. All members welcome - come along, support the committee, and try a couple of the Brig & Barrel's excellent beers. Let me or one of the other committee members know if you can’t make it.

There is no badminton that day as it is a local school holiday.

If anyone would like to add to the topics for discussion then please let me or one of the other committee members know. Topics up for discussion include the league format, affiliation to our governing body (Badminton Scotland) either as a club, or individuals or both.

We are always looking for new helpers on the committee side. Have you got a first aid certificate, coaching experience or PVG certification – we need to know as OCS – the schools Facilities Management team and East Lothian Council are asking these questions – your club need your help. We always look for new or fresh blood on the committee. I have listed our current committee on the AGM agenda – these positions are all up for re-election and it would be good to be able to swap a few names in and out every year or so.

Duncan

20/08/2026

DUNBAR BADMINTON CLUB new season opening night.
Monday 24th August from 7:45pm to 9:45pm at Dunbar Grammar School sports hall. New members welcome to try out. Message for more details.

11/08/2026

Dunbar Adult Badminton Club Season 2026/2027 return to play.

Dear members, returners and those that expressed interest over the past few years.

Opening night will be MONDAY 24TH AUGUST from 7:45pm for the usual 2 hour period.

I have had provisional confirmation from FES that we can use the Dunbar Grammar School sports hall from Monday 25th of August from 7:45 to 9:45pm. We will have 4 courts available for play.

This year (probably up until Christmas) we will be able to offer beginner, intermediate and advanced skills coaching to small groups / pairs of members from 8 pm in 20 to 30 minute segments on 1 court. This will be delivered by Euan Campbell, who for the last couple of years, has been coaching the student teams at Glasgow University and also the Scotstoun Junior Club at The National Badminton Academy.

For those that enjoy a little competitive play we plan to enter at least 1 team in the East Lothian mixed league. This will consist of 4 men and 2 ladies. There is also the potential for some ladies to play for a combined East Lothian Ladies doubles team in Lothian Ladies division 2. There will also be an East Lothian mixed team taking on a return match against a Borders mixed team at Earlston High School – probably in January – more details to follow.

Costs will initially (prior to our AGM) be the same as last year but may rise a bit as the hall rent may increase and the price of shuttles has gone up substantially. Last season we had a £40 joining fee and thereafter members would pay a standing order of £10 per month to cover shuttle costs and hall fees. Visitors or occasional players would pay £10 per night. Junior members (coach invitational only) or students would be charged £3 per evening.

The Dunbar Junior Badminton Club meets on a Tuesday evening between 6 and 9pm - usually starts early September (1st) - full details and age groups with times will shortly be available on their website or page.

Look forward to catching up with you all again.
Duncan

02/04/2026

Please note that the Dunbar badminton club is now closed for the Easter break and (due to exams in the sports hall) summer season. We plan to open again on Monday 24th August. In the meantime, you can still play at the North Berwick Club on Tuesday nights and the Wallyford Club on Thursday nights. Further details on how to book sessions are available on thier respective pages and websites and of course our loacl association site on google.

Welcome to the East Lothian Badminton Association (ELBA) ELBA has active clubs in Dunbar, Haddington (2), North Berwick, Wallyford, QMU (Danderhall)

08/03/2026

Hi folks
No badminton this week (Mon 9th March) as the school requires the hall for 3 days for exams. Open again on Monday 16th March.
However the North Berwick Club will have a few spaces open on Thursday evening, 8:30 to 10 pm at the North Berwick Leisure Centre. Look for details on their page

15/02/2026

Hi folks
No badminton this week (Mon 16th Feb) as the school is closed for mid-term. Open again on Monday 23rd Feb.

However the North Berwick Club will have a few spaces open on Tuesday evening, 8 to 10 pm at the North Berwick Leisure Centre. Look for details on their page

Other news - ELBA tournaments coming up:

Gents Singles - Cost £12.
ELBA Restricted HAT Mixed Doubles (2nd Division ELBA League Players and Club Players of a similar level. No Partner Required. Cost £8.50 pp

Both on Sunday, 8th March, 13.00 - 17.00 p.m.
Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington
Closing date Saturday, 28th February

For further information and to enter these tournaments please go to the ELBA website...

https://sites.google.com/site/eastlothianba/competitions/2025-2026-season

Duncan

ELBA Tournaments 2026 We look forward to welcoming many of you to the next ELBA Tournament, Gents Singles & Restricted Mixed HAT Doubles which will be held on Sunday, 8th March, 2026, 13.00 - 17.00 p.m., Aubigny Sports Centre, Haddington - Closing date Saturday, 28th February 2026 To enter click

05/01/2026

Hi - we hope you all had a great festive season break and are raring to get going again in 2026. The club will be open from Monday 5th January for our usual 2 hour period - 7:45 - 9:45 pm at the Dunbar Grammar School. Message us on Facebook or email us on [email protected] for further details.
Duncan

24/12/2025

We wish all our regulars and members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2026.

Good luck to anyone playing in the Xmas Cracker.

We intend to open again on January 5th at the usual time.

The committee