About Us

Where? Here Photographs here

Peterlee Catholic Club Ltd, Grampian Drive, Peterlee, Durham. SR8 2LR. Venue telephone number is 0191 586 3027.

Chess enquiries, E-Mail : peterleechessclub@fsmail.net or ring 07766 882194 ask for Collin.
We have the well lit, and spacious lounge (nearly) to ourselves, and copious amounts of low priced ale, what more could you possibly want?!

How Much?

We probably have one of the cheapest membership fees in the country, currently £12 a year.

To play League and Tournament chess you MUST be a member of the English Chess Federation which will cost an additional £10 a year. Giving a grand total of £22 a year to be a fully paid up member.

Please be aware that you're under no obligation to pay up straight away.

You can use your first few visits to 'test the water' to get to know the surroundings and players. If you like what you see then, great!

When?

Club nights are EVERY Tuesday evening from 7.30pm 'ish' until we're kicked out!
Rain, Hail or Shine, we're open all year, the only exception being when 'chess night' falls on Christmas or New years day/eve!

Who?

We're a small but very dedicated club, playing one team in the Durham and one in the Cleveland league.
We have some of the best (and worst) players in the North East! So we're perfect for the beginner or the more experienced players out there.

I'd say the term 'rough diamonds' describes the membership of our club most accurately. We're also fairly unique in that we drink more than your average darts team. (well, some of us do!) Its perhaps not the most child-friendly environment, but hey, if they're willing pay for their round, bring them down! Some clubs can seem a little aloof, that's definitely not us at Peterlee!
The general public have a stereotypical view of chess players as geeky, bearded, bespectacled brainiacs, its a myth which we at Peterlee aim to blow well and truly out of the water!

Why?

If you live in Seaham, Easington, Horden, Blackhall, Wingate, Trimdon, Wheatley Hill, Thornley, Shotton, Haswell, Murton, Cassop, Coxhoe, Sunderland, Sedgefield, Ryhope (and anywhere else within a 15 mile radius) Oh, and of course Peterlee,

WE are your local club, so why not give us a try? You'll be guaranteed a warm welcome.

A word of warning though, if you're a beginner be mentally prepared to get beat, many many times!

We will help you as much as we can to improve, and more importantly enjoy your chess!
Persevere and you will succeed, (with our help of course) the 'buzz' when you get that first win under the belt is amazing!

I'll be more than happy to answer any questions you have at peterleechessclub@fsmail.net

Or give me a ring, ask for Collin on... 07766 882194.