Back in the past i seem to remember of numerous clubs aimed at getting boys and girls off the streets and so the boys club then came into existence, and there were boxing clubs for would be world champions, also dart teams , competing against other clubs,
some parks then had tennis courts, as well as outdoor open air lido,s where swimming was sought after, particularly if the day was really hot and people wanted to cool off, keeping cool whilst exercising.
these clubs had a varying degree of entertainment then according to the size of the club how ever the larger ones had a darts board. some even a snooker table, table tennis . badminton and others a chess board all to which the youth of those days had some thing to burn their energies on ,
in those times there were also cycling clubs, where if you had a sturdy reliable bike you were accepted, as the riders would go out on a week end , usually on a Saturday, and if the weather was fine and sunny, then you were sure to have a good days cycling in front of you ,
how ever should you be unlucky to get a puncture then other members, would rally round and soon have you back on the road so these keen cyclist would set out on a sixty mile ide or less and stop to have lunch from the saddle bag that were fixed behind the seat,
which many also carried a puncture our fit as well as lemonade etc,
so in those times you could have a really enjoyable day,
sadly today its completely different, as many youths tend to join groups instead ,so is it any wonder why we hear so much of violence where as in the past the energies spent were spent on friendly outdoor pursuits instead,
Q; do you think boys and cycling clubs could return and put enjoyment and pleasure in front of violence,
do you remember those days , if so what were your interests,
