Children enjoy the climbing frame in the Families

Families' Club

About The Families' Club

The RAF Benson Families' Club provides recreational and social facilities for married and single-parent personnel and their families living at or near the base. Situated on Lancaster Road, it was founded back in 1947, making it the oldest Families' Club in the RAF.

Run by volunteer Committee Members, the Club has two bars, the main John Walker bar and a function room which is used for discos, parties and major functions. The club is available for hire for a variety of events, and has in the past been used for private parties, wedding receptions and christenings amongst other. There is no charge to hire the facility; the only payment required is to cover wages for bar staff, cleaning and disco operator (if required).

There is an outdoor area with garden furniture for the summer months with plenty of space for children to play safely, including a climbing frame to help the kids expend their energy.

Entertainment is provided throughout the year; the Committee are charged with providing a wide and varied programme that should cater for all tastes, but the emphasis is on providing a friendly, child-safe environment at all times. A Kids' Disco is run every Friday night from 7 - 9.30pm, and the large screen in the function room is regularly used to show either major sporting events or, more fun for the kids, top-quality and recent movies at the Sunday afternoon movie matinees.

Rules and Regulations

The Families' Club has specific rules and regulations, including a full constitution, that allows it to operate effectively and efficiently for the benefit of all families.

The Constitution is available here.

The Rules are available here.

Opening Hours

The Families' Club has standard weekly opening hours:

Monday (Darts League Only)

Thursday - 7pm to 11pm

Friday - 7pm til 12am

Saturday - 4pm til 10pm

Sunday - 2pm til 6pm

The function room is available for hire for private functions outside these times.

Upcoming Events

The Families' Club will be holding a number of events in the run up to the festive season this year. For more details please see the advertisements below.

Christmas Events

New Year Events

Hiring The Function Room

The function room is available for hire for private functions. It provides a large space suitable for parties, meetings, receptions etc.

No charge is levied for the use of the function room, however, charges are made to cover the cost of staff wages.

For bookings and enquiries regarding charges, please contact 01491 837766 ext 6207 during club opening hours or call in at the Club.

Contact The Officer in Charge

If you wish to get in contact with the Officer in Charge of the Families' Club, please do so via email.


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