A report appeared in a local newspaper on 22nd October 1955 about the new club.

“New Club Premises at Great AytonThe new Great Ayton Workingmen’s Club erected in Cleveland Street, Great Ayton, was officially opened on Saturday evening by Mr J Evans of Middlesbrough, president of the Club and Institute Union.

In addition to the usual club amenities, a concert room with two dressing-rooms, has been included in the scheme. This room is also intended to provide accommodation for the wives and women friends.

The building, which is of pre-cast concrete, has been erected by Messrs Tarslag Ltd, Stockton, to the plans designed by their architect Mr R A Collie.

The president of the club, Mr Leo Addison, who was accompanied by Mr H F Heaviside, secretary, and several members.”