About Leighton Buzzard Netball Club

Founded in 1973, under the name Southcott Netball Club, today, Leighton Buzzard Netball Club offers both competitive and social netball to the Bedfordshire town of Leighton Buzzard.

LBNC has a rich history of dedication, teamwork, and camaraderie. The club has not only fostered talent but also forged lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. Over the last half a century, the club has instilled a love for the game in countless individuals who have donned the LBNC netball dress and continues to do so with current club members ranging in age from teens to the club veterans in their eighth decade.

Leighton Buzzard Netball Club understands that netball is more than just a sport; it’s a community, a source of fitness, and a space for friendships to flourish. With the core club, walking netball, and back to netball sessions, LBNC cater to a wide spectrum of netball enthusiasts, ensuring that everyone can be part of the wonderful world of netball.

Celebrating 50 Years of LBNC

In 2023, Leighton Buzzard Netball Club marked a significant milestone in the club’s history by celebrating its 50th anniversary in style.

Ahead of the start of the new season, the club’s golden jubilee was commemorated with an evening that brought together current members, friends, and supporters, creating an atmosphere of nostalgia, celebration, and camaraderie. The evening featured a fantastic blend of festivities, including sumptuous food, refreshing drinks, a lively disco, and the club’s annual awards ceremony.

As part of the evening, Leighton Buzzard Netball Club had the pleasure of being joined by England Netball star Elle McDonald. Elle took a moment to share with the club her own story and journey from local netball club to Netball Super League and England Roses player. The club were honoured that Elle was able to join us as the following week she jetted off to New Zealand with the rest of the Vitality Roses for an International Series against the Silver Ferns.

The evening was an opportunity to present the Annual Club Awards for the previous season to our members, recognising those that played outstandingly for their team throughout the season along with highlighting those club members who had grown throughout the season and have significant potential for future seasons.

Also joining Leighton Buzzard Netball Club on the evening was President of Bedfordshire County Netball Association, Alison Brightman along with Gloria Keech, Chair of Bedfordshire County Netball Association. A highlight of the evening was Alison and Gloria taking a moment to say a few words and recognise one of the club’s longest standing members Barbara Walshaw, who is a true diamond within the club and epitomises the spirit of Leighton Buzzard Netball Club.

As Leighton Buzzard Netball Club toasts to its 50 years of excellence, here’s to many more decades of netball, camaraderie, and community building for the Leighton Buzzard Netball Club!