Frequent Asked Questions

No. There is no membership and no ongoing commitment. Just turn up, pay for the session and play.

We play three times a week:Tuesday: 6:00pm – 8:00pmFriday: 6:00pm – 8:00pmSunday: 9:00am – 11:00am

It is £6 per person per session. Payment is by card only and is made upon arrival.

Payment is by card only and is made when you arrive. Each session costs £6 per person.

No. New Strings is a drop-in badminton session. There is no need to book in advance or commit to attending every week. Simply arrive at the venue and follow the check-in process.

Enter through the main entrance at Cedars Upper School.

Yes. New Strings is a casual, drop-in session, so there is no membership or long-term commitment.

Please keep valuables with you or store them somewhere safe. New Strings cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged personal belongings.

The sessions are open to adults and accompanied 14–17 year olds.The responsible adult must:Remain in the hall throughout the session.Take full responsibility for the young person.Session leaders do not supervise or coach juniors.

Badminton involves physical activity and an element of risk. You should judge your own fitness and ability before taking part and play at your own risk.Please also:Keep courts and walkways clear.Report any hazards or injuries to the session leader.Follow all venue rules, including fire procedures.

Only minimal information is collected, such as attendance and payment confirmation.

The session leaders are available throughout the session. Please speak to them if you have any questions, concerns or need help understanding the peg system.

No. New Strings is a community-run badminton space rather than a formal coaching session. Sessions are run by volunteers and are designed to provide a friendly and inclusive place to play.

That's fine :) New Strings is a drop-in session, so you can join at any point during the session. The session fee remains £6 even if you arrive one hour or more after the session has started.

Yes! We have a number of spare rackets available to borrow free of charge. If you need to borrow one, please ask a session leader when you arrive. Rackets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please check the No Session Dates section on our Sessions page for dates when no badminton session will take place due to sports hall unavailability.