Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club is one of several users of the Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre (RCLC) in Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire. The Centre was formed when the facility was bought for the community from Ryedale District Council.

Download a brief history RCLChistory.

RCLC is a registered charity (No. 1158337) and its contact details are the same as those for the Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club which are given on the Contact page of this website.

The Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre is used by several groups on a full-time basis and some more on a part-time basis. Some details of the users are given below. An additional appeal of the centre is the substantial car park which provides enough spaces to meet the demands of all users.

An outline plan of Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre is given below.
(The substantial car park is to the left.)

 

The various full-time users are:

Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club: an indoor bowls centre with 5 rinks

Restaurant and Lounge Bar; The restaurant, now called Dine@Oscar’s, is a popular venue for Meals including Sunday lunches. More information: www.facebook.com/dineatoscars/
Bookings:  Mobile 07976 896987, email: julie@juliecopland.org.uk, Tel: (Bowling Club reception) 01653 690010,

Function Room: suitable for small to medium functions such as children’s parties and wedding receptions. It is also useful for a range of other activities such as dances, larger meetings, bingo and club meetings
Available for hire: Mobile 07976 896987, email: julie@juliecopland.org.uk, Tel: (Bowling Club reception) 01653 690010,

Meeting Room: Suitable for meetings with up to about 30 people.
Available for hire: Mobile 07976 896987, email: julie@juliecopland.org.uk, Tel: (Bowling Club reception) 01653 690010,

Dance Expression: A private dance school. Tel 01653 692660
www.facebook.com/DEStudios1/ or www.danceexpression.co.uk

Brooklyn Nursery: A private nursery for pre-school children Tel 01653 696754

Among the groups making regular use of the facilities is:
Slimming World : Meetings on Tuesday 9.00am, 5.30pm and 7.00pm
Contact: Louise, Mobile 07411 100472

John and Sue Harrison (January 2026)
John and Sue Harrison have been awarded “Honorary Freedom of the town of Norton on Derwent” in recognition of their contribution and service to the town. This honour has been given in part for their long-standing service to the Ryedale Indoor Bowls Club. Firstly, in the saving of the building and grounds in 2014 when it was threatened with closure, and then by leading the charity, Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre (RCLC), which oversees the running of building. John and Sue, with other dedicated committee members, steered the club from this point. John until recently was chairman of RCLC, and he remains an active committee member. Sue has diligently guided the finances of RCLC and still carries on in this position today along with acting as secretary to the bowls club. They are also involved in several other local organisations, both in and around the town. The mural in the bowls club records the thanks
of both organisations to John and Sue. A presentation event was attended by over 70 people
and a wall plaque now records the event.