The club meets on Thursday nights at Balderton Working Mens Club, 69 Main Street, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3NN.
The club has a team in the first division of the Nottinghamshire League, where we generally meet strong opposition on the top boards. We also have a second team in the third division. Matches are played both home and away. Home matches for the first team are played on Wednesdays and the second team on Thursdays.
We play in the National Chess League which provides the opportunity to play against players outside of the Nottinghamshire League. In previous years Newark has entered a team in the minor section.
There is also the Notts Handicap Knockout, a team event in which players are handicapped by time. This is open to clubs in Nottinghamshire and we usually enter a couple of teams.
If you prefer to play social chess then you are welcome to come to our club nights on Thursdays. Drinks and refreshments are available from the bar. The club has a friendly atmosphere where people of all ages and abilities are welcome.