We are a friendly members club established around 1901.
Sports activities include four full sized snooker tables, pool, table tennis, darts.
There are regular events, including talks, quiz nights, circle dancing and music nights.
CamJam has a weekly jazz session on Tuesday evenings.
The last Saturday in the month is usually an Open Coffee Morning.
Available for daytime and evening hire for parties, events, specialist clubs, fitness classes and other private hire, details below.
New members are always welcome.
Annual Membership (from February 2026) is £15 annually.
Enquiries or questions please call or message.
Email us at bookings@ncssc.uk
NEW & NEXT AT THE SOCIAL CLUB
Clark Tracey Quartet — live at Newnham Jazz Club
A rare chance to catch one of Britain's most celebrated jazz drummers on home turf. Clark Tracey BEM — son of the legendary Stan Tracey, six-time British Jazz Awards "Best Drums" winner, and a player who's shared stages with Johnny Griffin, Pharoah Sanders and Red Rodney — leads a stellar quintet for one night only at Newnham Croft.
Joining him: Martin Hallmark (piano), Sam Miles (tenor sax) and Laurence Evans (bass), with support from vocalist Hannah Campbell (New York) and the Speakeasy Allstars.
Tuesday 15 July
Doors 7.30pm
Members £10 / Guests £14
Newnham Croft Sports and Social Club, Hardwick Street, Cambridge
A night of world-class modern jazz — don't miss it.
Mark your diaries for Wednesday 8 July, our final session before the
August break. We're delighted to welcome back Cut the Mustard, the superb acoustic blues duo of Martin Kazak and Dave Oxley as well as brilliant electric guitarist Dave King. Dave will be performing a blues‑leaning set with bass guitarist John Morey and the amazing Mal Hyde-Smith on drums.
Dave's career included regular appearances at the Marquee Club in London where he encountered, among others, Jimmy Page and David Bowie.
He also played in Lulu and Tim Hardins' backing bands.
Entry is free, but please bring some cash for the jar to help with musicians' expenses. Spread the word and help keep live music thriving.
Mark your diaries, we'll be back on 9 September!
See our diary below for the rest of the year's delights.
Doors 7.00pm • Music 8–10pm
Entry is free, but please bring some cash for the jar.
All contributions go to the performers.
Spread the word! Your support keeps live music thriving.
Wednesday July 8th at 8:00pm
(doors open at 7:00pm)
Weekly Jam & Regular Live Music Sessions
A Jazz Club for Cambridge run by local musicians for the love of music.
Join us and see you at the club!
Link here: Newnham Jazz Club
OUR SOCIAL CLUB & LOVELY STAFF IN ACTION!
Thursday 7-9pm, come along and join us. Age range 10-99 (yes, literally) and all standards welcome. Come and join in. £3.50.
Bring your own darts please : )
For Dates, check our Calendar or Facebook Page
CamJam Jazz: Every Tuesday 8pm, come and join in (or just listen) £5.
Folk Music: 2nd Weds of each month, free entry with cash donation for expenses.
Jazz Club: 3rd Weds of each month, £12 non-members, £8 members.
World Circle Dance with Klezmer Band :4th Weds of each month, free entry with cash donation for expenses.
Teams of 6 (or less...!) Usually the first Wednesday of every month.
Next Quiz is: TBC
7pm doors open, 7.30 Start.
Specialist subjects this month are: TBC
Sign up to join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook to find out what's on each month.
Forever Active have 2 classes on Wednesday mornings, to help with strength, balance and everyday activities.
Check our Events section for what's on, when.
There are 4 Tables in their own room, next to the smaller Bar.
Snooker rate is £5/hr, or £7/hr for the 2 championship tables.
The Pool Table takes 50p coins.
Sometimes we don't have enough change - so please try and bring a few if you can...
Board games will be back later in the year.
Available for daytime and evening hire for parties, events, specialist clubs, fitness classes and other private hire, details below and on the 'Hire our Space Tab', full of useful information and a floorplan.
Membership
New members are always welcome.
Annual membership rate for 2026 is £15.00
Enquiries or questions please call or message, details below.
Find Us: NCSSC, Hardwick St, Cambridge CB3 9JA
Call: 01223 311453
Membership: email us at: admin@ncssc.uk
Bookings: email us at: bookings@ncssc.uk
Club Opening Hours
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
19:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
19:00 - 22:00
Thursday
19:00 - 22:00
Friday
18:30 - 22:00
Saturday
19:00 - 22:00
Sunday
12:00 - 17:00
Newnham Croft Social & Sports Club is a non-profit-making association registered with the FCA Mutuals Register (Ref. No. 53W)
Registered office at Newnham Croft Social & Sports Club, Hardwick Street, Newnham, Cambridge CB3 9JA