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List of Local Societies and Groups in
Wolsingham
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Appreciation of Cheese and Spam. See web site for more details.
- Wolsingham Line Dance Club
- M. Gardiner
- 01388 527538
We meet every Thursday night in St.Thomas Church Hall 8 - 10pm, all welcome from new starters to experts! come along, join in and have a good laugh. Back
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- WOLSINGHAM BRIDGE CLUB
- Ray Potter
- Pear Tree Cottage.Front Street
Wolsingham
The Bridge Club meets every Friday night 7.00pm in the Catholic School Hall,Rectory Lane Wolsingham. New members or visitors are welcome . Just turn up.
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Organisation:
French Connection
Contact_FullName:
Alan Swindale
Contact_Title:
Chairman
Contact_WorkPhone:
01388 488348
Contact_Email:
ajs@fivenine.co.uk
Contact_URL:
http://www.fivenine.co.uk/french_connection/
Description:
For anyone interested in speaking French or an interest
in French Culture (eg drinking French wines!). We meet in Wolsingham about once
a month - see our website - but our main events are an annual exchange visit
with the Plateau Vert in Normandy and a Bastille Day celebration.
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- Wolsingham Women's Institute
- Mrs Sheila Hunt
- Secretary
- 01388 527388
- Sheila.Hunt@lineone.net
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month (except August) at Wolsingham Town Hall at 7.00 p.m.
Aims to promote the interests of women every where, but especially in rural areas, and to generate friendship, fellowship and fun. Visitors welcome to meetings, price two pounds. Details of meetings posted in shop windows throughout the village before each meeting. Back
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- Wolsingham Art Group
- Mrs. V. M. Welsh B. A.
- Organiser
/ Tutor
Wolsingham Art Group resumes for the Autumn
Session at the Church/ Masonic Hall in Church Lane at
1-30pm. till 3-00 pm. on the following Thursday
afternoons:-
September 8th.,15th.,22nd.,
October 6th., 13th., 20th.,
November 3rd., 10th., 17th., 24th.
All are welcome. Bring drawing paper,
pencil, rubber and any medium of paint or pastel you prefer for colour. For any
details you require,please contact 01388 – 528529.
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- Wolsingham Badminton Club
- Mrs. B. Pybourne ( or Mrs. V. Welsh)
- Organiser ( assistant)
The Club meets every Thursday evening at Wolsingham Comprehensive School and Community College between 7-00p.m. and 9-00p.m.. All are welcome. Please bring your own Badminton
racquets and suitable sports shoes/ clothing.
- Wolsingham Amateur Dramatic Society
- Mr Derek Hunt
- Secretary
- 01388 527388
Meets every Thursday at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Usually at least two productions a year, plus play readings and social nights. New members always most welcome.
No acting experience required. Back
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- Rotary Club
- Leo Gooch
- Secretary
- 527747
A local club in the international social and charitable organisation for professional men and women. The club meets weekly for an evening meal and fellowship.
- Weardale Flower Club
- Jean Shepherd, Susan Harris
- Treasurer, Secretary.
- 01388 527629
Meets in Wolsingham Town Hall every 3rd Tuesday in the month except December and January. It begins at 7pm and includes flower arranging demonstrations, talks, outings and practical evenings. All are flower and garden connected. Back
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- Weardale Probus Club
- John Norton
- Secretary
- (01388) 762292
- JDNorton77@aol.com
A club for retired professional and businessmen. We meet each other and listen to a talk by invited speakers in the Black Bull Inn at 10 for 10.30 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month, January - November,and earlier in December. For members and their wives we also organise an annual summer outing and a Christmas lunch. Membership is by invitation and is limited to a total of 40. Back
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- The Music Makers
- Mr.J.J.Anderson
- Chairman
- 01388 527361
Music & Drama - weekly from June until performances.
Members are interested in Singing & Acting.
We encourage children of all ages.
- Tea Dance
- Margery Dawson
- Organizer
- 01388 527107
Church Hall (Masonic).
Every Monday 2-4pm.
50/50 Sequence Dancing. Back
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- Kim Chungdo Taekwondo
- Katey Wallace
- Instructor
- 01833 660838/07751451005
- kimmoth-the-mammoth@yahoo.co.uk
Taekwondo & Self Defence.
Wolsingham W.M.C. (Market Place).
Wednesdays - Juniors 6-7.15pm
Adults 7.15-8.30pm.
Stanhope Town Hall Thursdays (times as for Wolsingham)Juniors £3/Adults £3.50
- Wear Valley District Council Community Exercise Class
- Kevin Archer
- Community Fitness Manager
- 01388 761607
- k.archer@wearvalley.gov.uk
- www.wearvalley.gov.uk
A gentle Exercise to Music class held at the Masonic Hall on Tuesdays between 9.30 and 10.15 am. The class is taken by Wolsingham exercise to music teacher Karen Smith and held in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Participation is by coming to the class just prior to the start time in order to complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire. Back
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- TREFOIL GUILD
- Mrs.J.Lough
- Chairperson
- 01388 527414
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A meeting was held on October 1st. 1937 by ladies, who in their younger days had been Guides and wished to remain in contact with Guiding. They held their meetings on a regular basis and became known as "The Old Guides".
On April 20th.1948 this group of "Old Guides" was registered under the worldwide Guiding name of "Trefoil Guild".
In this year of 2004, our meetings will be held in the Wesleyan Chapel Hall, on the first Tuesday of : February, May, July, November and December.
The purpose of this organisation is to help and encourage younger members of the Guide movement in any way possible and maintain contact with other Trefoil Guilds and groups within Guiding.
Any further information can be sought from Chairperson : Mrs.J Lough 01388 527414 or Mrs.D.Irvine 01388 527287.
- Wolsingham Community Club
- Mrs. D. Gascoigne
- Chairman
- 01388 527099
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Wolsingham Community Club meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7pm in the Town Hall, Wolsingham. It is a group for everyone, young and old, men and women, offering an interesting and friendly evening. Membership is £1, then £1 per meeting to cover hall fees. Refreshments provided. See web diary for programme of events. There will be a variety of demonstrations, talks and outings over the year.
- Wolsingham Community Group 'Drop In'
- Mrs. D. Gascoigne
- Chairman
- 01388 527099
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Meets on 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 2pm to 4pm in the Town Hall and Wolsingham. Have a cuppa with friends, old and new, and enjoy a varied programme of talks, demonstrations and fun.
Organisation:
Weardale Community First Responders
Contact_FullName:
Geoff Barber
Contact_Title:
Weardale CFR co-ordinator
Contact_WorkPhone:
01388 528275
Contact_Email:
geoffandjenny@lineone.net
Contact_URL:
Description:
Trained
by and working to the North East Ambulance Service there are four teams of
volunteers who provide a First Response cover in the Dale
in cases of heart attack. Training
in CPR and use of defibrillator is easy and our instant response could save a
life.If you are interested in joining us just call for a chat.
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Organisation:
The Art Pad
Contact_FullName:
Gavin Mayhew
Contact_Title:
Art Tutor
Contact_WorkPhone:
01388 517308
Contact_Email:
gmayhew@toucansurf.com
Contact_URL:
artist-gavinmayhew.co.uk
Description:
Art
classes tutored by Gavin Mayhew. Thursdays 6.30pm-8.30pm. All abilities and all
media. Beautiful setting of St. Thomas Centre, Rectory Lane (behind the Catholic
Church). Large car park. Very sociable atmosphere. Good lighting
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Organisation:
1st Wolsingham Scout Group
Contact_FullName: Anne
Gordon
Contact_Title:
Cub Scout Leader/acting Group Scout Leader
Contact_WorkPhone: 01388 527300
Contact_Email:
Annegordoncubs@aol.com
Contact_URL:
Description:
We met at the St. Anne's Centre on Tuesdays during
school term time.
Cub Scouts age 8 to 10.5 yrs meet 6p.m. to 7.30p.m. and
Scouts age 10.5 to 14 yrs meet from
7.30p.m. to 9p.m. Boys and girls welcome. Cubs and scouts take part in a wide
variety of activities both indoor and outdoor and sometimes to learn new skills,
achieve an activity or challenge badge and sometimes just for fun. We have a
waiting list for new members so please contact a leader if you are interested.
Adult leaders are also needed -you could have lots of fun and make lots of new
friends!
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