The sports and social scene

The Recreational Society (Rec Soc) provides recreational, athletic and social facilities for its members and encourages the formation of new clubs for new activities.

The Rec Soc covers a wide range of interests and activities and a wide range of facilities, including:

• A multi-gym and a weights room.
• A purpose built snooker room.
• Changing facilities with showers.
• A sports hall for indoor sports.
• ...and the Rec Soc lounge and bar where less energetic pursuits take place!

Indoor activities include; Aerobics, Weight Training, Tennis, Fencing, Body Conditioning, Circuit Training, Yoga, Snooker, Pool, Crib, Amateur radio, Arts & Crafts, and Bridge.

Outdoor activities include; Jogging, Football, Golf, Rounders, Fishing and Sailing.

In addition to all of these, there are organised sports days each year where STFC teams compete with teams drawn from Civil Service organisations throughout the UK. More locally there are active teams for football, cricket and rounders in weekend, evening and lunchtime leagues.