Information for Over 55S in Winchester

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Winchester Area Community Action (WACA) has collated this Directory for Over 55’s.

WACA provides information and support for voluntary and community groups whilst supporting and promoting models of best practice and developing services to meet community needs.

Although the information provided in this directory is believed to be accurate at the time of going to press in January 2011 no responsibility can be taken for that information as it is subject to change.

The voluntary and community groups and local activities listed in this directory are not subject to inspection and therefore users should use their discretion when accessing the services listed.

Winchester Over 55’s Forum

The Winchester District Over 55’s Forum is an independent organisation run by local volunteers whose aim is to give a collective voice to older people:  To influence decision makers on matters that impact on the daily lives of people aged over 55.  To help to combat disadvantage amongst older people and provide a platform where older people can speak about the issues that affect their health and well being.

The Forum responds to local consultations on matters that affect older people. The Forum meets monthly and welcomes new members and enquiries. It offers a varied program of activities including a range of information events.

For more details please read the Forum section. e.Volve

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight benefit from the work and activities of a rich variety of voluntary and community organisations. There are thousands of groups and individuals contributing to giving their communities a better quality of life. But how can you find out about them? e.VOLve is a database of voluntary and community organisations serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The groups marked with (E) are listed on eVOLve. If you wish to join them then visit the website at: http://www.e.volve.org.uk/

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Area Wide groups and activities

 Adult Education and other short classes 3 - 4  Arts, Crafts, Music, Language 5 - 7  Gardening 8  Hobbies 9 - 10  Singing Groups, Cinema and Theatre 11- 14  Sports Activities 15 - 20  Social Clubs – Sports 21  Social Club – General Activities 22 - 29  Wildlife Groups 25 - 26

Local Groups and Activities  Colden Common 27 - 29  Compton and Shawford 29 - 30  Headbourne Worthy and Kings Worthy 31 - 32  Littleton 33 - 35  Micheldever and Micheldever Station 36 - 37  Otterbourne 38 - 39  Sparsholt 40  South Wonston 41  Sutton Scotney 42 - 43  Twyford 43 - 45

Winchester City  Badgers Farm 45  Harestock, Teg Down and Weeke 46 - 47  Olivers Battery 48  Stanmore 48  Winnall 49  Winchester Central 49 - 50

Useful Local Resources  Luncheon Clubs, Tea and Social Groups 51 - 53  Good Neighbour Support groups 54 - 55  Forums 57  Support Groups 58 - 61  Practical Support and Advice 62 - 64

Area Wide Groups and Activities

Adult Education and other Short Classes

Various courses are available

The ACE Centre (Peter Symonds College) Adult Continuing Education, Stoney Lane, Weeke, Winchester SO22 6DR.

ACE offers a wide number of activities from arts to sport through to language. Occasional weekends, 2 -3 hr class per week (10 weeks) and 1 day per week throughout the school year.

For more information telephone 01962 886166 Website http://www.psc.ac.uk/ace/

WEA Workers Educational Association The WEA offer pronominally arts history and academic theory based courses 2 -3 hr class per week (10 weeks) and the occasional one off art course e.g. life drawing.

For more information telephone 01962 848038 Email: [email protected] http://southern.wea.org.uk/index.asp?view=results&branchid=B3700395.

The Tower Arts Centre Offers predominantly language and arts related activities and the occasional IT class.

Location: Tower Arts, Romsey Road, Winchester SO22 5PR,

Website http://www.towerarts.co.uk Telephone 01962 867986 email [email protected]

Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB. Knit and Knatter An informal knitting activity which takes place in the café area. Join enthusiastic knitters and exchange tips, learn new techniques and make new friends: fortnightly on Tuesdays 10am – 12 pm and Monday 5:00pm – 6:45 pm Craft Group A informal craft activity group which takes place in the café area. Join enthusiastic crafters who interested in activities such as embroidery, patchwork, sewing , card making or knitting an opportunity for participants to share tips, learn new techniques and meet other people with similar interests.

The Discovery Centre also offers a variety of short courses including creative arts activities, introduction to computer classes and photography.

3 also please view the hobbies section of this directory.

Website http://www3.hants.gov.uk/wdc.htm. Look at the ‘What’s on’ page or Telephone 0845 603 5631

Many organisations and venues provide discount for senior citizens. For example the libraries give 25% discount when booking for any of their activities.

The Cornerhouse Café 71, North Walls. Winchester, SO23 8DA. Runs a variety of activities including a knitting group a book club, art and language classes.

For more information Email Jayne [email protected]. Telephone 01962 827779 Website http://www.cornerhousewinchester.co.uk/about http://www.cornerhousewinchester.co.uk/events

For information about short courses in your area also visit the Hot Courses website http://www.hotcourses.com/

Arts Crafts, Music, Language

(E) Winchester Art Club All Saints Hall, Petersfield Road, Winchester, SO23 8JD. The club meets on Saturday afternoons from 2.30-5.00pm

Aims and objectives: To encourage the practice of Fine Arts in the Winchester area, particularly amongst those who paint as a hobby.

Services and activities offered: Art Lectures, exhibitions, tuition, critiques and gallery visits. Special needs catered for: We exclude nobody and most of our venues have wheelchair access Charges: £9.00 per annum for payment by standing order, £10.00 per annum for payment by cheque.

For more information contact (Secretary) Pam Brown Telephone: 01962 883073. Website: http://www.winart.hampshire.org.uk

Please view the area sections for local clubs/ groups. (E) Southern Book Crafts Club The club is a self help group of amateur bookbinders who meet weekly to carry out book binding and restoration projects. Members support one another by sharing their experience as well as some materials and larger equipment. Newcomers to bookbinding are offered a progressive programme of projects.

Access: No wheelchair access to toilet facilities. First year's subscription of £50 offered to new members. Full members are asked to pay a full share of the accommodation costs. Fridays from 9.30am - 4.00pm Facilities are available for use at other times.

For more information: Jack Walters Secretary Unit 7 Winnall Manor Farm, Wales Street Winnall Winchester Hampshire SO23 7RU Telephone: 023 8026 6969 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.hants.gov.uk/southernbookcrafts

(E) Cercle Français de Winchester Mr Phil Waterton Honorary Secretary Peter Symonds College, Owens Road Winchester Hampshire SO22 6RX The aim of the Cercle Français de Winchester is to advance the education of the general public in the French language, literature, history and culture. This is achieved by arranging lectures in French and social events. An understanding of French is desirable.

Special needs are catered for at most meetings. Fees: Single £14 Couple £22 per annum. Non-members welcome. A guest fee of £4 is levied but this is refunded on joining. The group usually meets at the Science Lecture Theatre at Peter Symonds College, SO22 6RX, Winchester. Lectures are held on Wednesday evenings and start at 7.30 pm.

For more information telephone: 023 8026 9413 Website: http://www.afwinchester.org.uk/Anglo – Scandinavian Society The society was formed in 1973 and currently has just over 100 members or member families. Our membership is mainly made up individuals or families living in the Hampshire area with some Scandinavian connection.

You do not have to be a Scandinavian or live in Hampshire to become a member. All you need is an interest in Scandinavia and its culture.

The activities of the Society is mainly aimed at maintaining the Scandinavian traditions and promoting our cultural inheritance including sharing this with our children and friends.

For more information contact Mr Bob Warman: telephone 0239259 5601 http://www.hass.org.uk/

Civil Service Pensioners Alliance (Winchester area) The Group meets on the 1st Monday of every month (am) at Badgers Farm Community Centre, Badgers Farm Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4QB. http://www.bfobrca.com/BFOBRCA/bfobrca_home.html

The club usually has a speaker at each meeting followed by a short meeting and a light lunch and occasional trips out. Membership is open to pensioners who are in receipt of benefits from: 1. The Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) 2. Pension schemes analogous to the PCSPS operated by fringe bodies such as Research Councils, or by other Non-departmental Public Bodies 3. A pension scheme operated by a Civil Service trade union

Membership is also open to active and former members of such pension schemes, who remain entitled to benefits and are within ten years of their pension age. Fees - Individual membership is £1.00 per month if paid by deduction from pension (or £12.00 per year if paid by direct debit).

For more information please contact Mr Ian Millar Secretary: 01962 854542.

(E) Winchester Photographic Society The Society runs monthly meetings September – May Tuesdays 7:30pm – 10 pm at the Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester.

Workshops and Panel Group meetings are held in Littleton Millennium Hall from 7:30 pm to 10 pm. Participation is limited to fully paid members of the Society only and advanced booking is advisable. There is a small charge for the evening to cover overheads: usually £2.

For more information please contact George Walsh on 01962 880527, Keith Taylor on 01962 851077 or Adrian Brophy on 01962 883203 Website http://www.winphotosoc.co.uk/site_1/

(Also see entry under Kings Worthy) Also see the section Adult Education and short courses

Hampshire Genealogical Society (Winchester area local branch)

Meetings include talks by people knowledgeable in aspects of genealogy - typical subjects include the Poor Law, census returns and military ancestors. We also have Members' evenings where we exchange experiences and show each other documents, photographs and memorabilia.

Access The hall has 4 disabled parking spaces reserved by the entrance to the hall and easy wheelchair access to the whole building. There is a disabled toilet. The society meets at 7:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Millennium Memorial Hall, Littleton, SO22 6QL

For more information contact Stella Bond, Group Organiser, telephone 01962 861836

Please view the area sections for local clubs/groups.

Gardening

Allotments

Allotments in Winchester are mainly run by two independent societies, the Winchester and District Allotment Holders Society and the Winchester New Allotment Holders Society. It is important to contact the correct Society, depending on where the allotment is situated.

Highcliffe Allotments – Winchester and District Allotment Holders Society For allotments in Highcliffe only, contact Martin Aspin on 01962 866231, at Winchester and District Allotment Holders Society.

For the following allotments contact the Winchester New Allotment Holders Society.

(E) Winchester New Allotment Holders Society

Stanmore and Park Road Allotments The following plots are in Stanmore: Cromwell Road West, Paulet Place North, Paulet Place South, Kingsley Place, Lisle Court and The Valley Site. There are also plots in Park Road.

For more information about these allotments contact Jim Parsons, Membership Secretary, on 01962 856573, or email [email protected]

Edington Road Allotments For these allotments, contact Mrs Hilary Eggers, on 01962 864513 or email [email protected]

(E) Winchester Horticultural Society The Society holds monthly lectures by gardening/plant/horticultural experts. Garden visits, coach outings and social events. Annual subscription in 2010 cost £10.00. The clubs meet at 7:30pm at the Winchester Club on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. For more information telephone: 01962 865557 Website: http://www.winchesterhorticulturalsociety.hampshire.org.uk

Many of the different areas also have their own gardening clubs.

For information relating to allotments contact the Parish Council Clerks for each area.

Hobbies

The Winchester Model Aeroplane Club The Club provides members with the facilities to fly radio controlled and control line model aircraft in mid Hampshire. The Club is flying orientated with the emphasis on relaxed sport flying. There are usually only three or four competitive events per year organised well in advance ensuring that restriction to individual flying is minimised. Club meetings are not organised on a regular basis but when arranged are held in a country pub just south of Winchester. A family day is usually organised in mid summer with a barbeque.

For more information contact the membership secretary [email protected] Website http://www.winchestermac.org.uk/aboutus.html

(E) Machine Knitting Club (Winchester) The Club meets from 8:00pm – 10:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month. They hold lectures, demonstrations, discussions on machine knitting. To foster interest in and increase knowledge of techniques of machine knitting participants must have an interest in knitting and in the design of garments. There is an annual fee of £10 plus £2 per meeting. The Club meets at Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall, Hall Way, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6QL.

For more information, please telephone the (Chairman) on 01962 861206.

(E) Friends of King Alfred Buses (Winchester) Aims and objectives: To preserve buses and coaches of the former King Alfred Motor Services that operated from 1920 until 1973 and to promote education in Hampshire’s transport heritage. Services and activities offered: Bus preservation group is dedicated to the memory of King Alfred Motor Services (1921 – 1973). 16 buses owned dating from 1931 to 1970, some still awaiting restoration. Buses are used for special events and members' trips. The main event is an annual running day (usually on 1st January) when preserved buses operate over the old routes of the 1950's and 1960's. Registered charity no. 1078631

Special needs are catered for: Wheelchair access and disabled toilet in the meeting hall. It is not possible for wheelchairs to get on the busses, due to limited access. Charges: £10 annual subscription.

For more information telephone: 023 8026 7084 Website: http://www.fokab.org.uk

(E) Winchester Railway Modellers WRM has just under 30 members with a wide range of interests in model railways, from GWR to Virgin Trains, scratch building locomotives to DCC operation. They meet every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.The club room (a large barn big enough to take 3 layouts and 30 club members) is based just outside Winchester.

If you are interested in becoming a member of WRM, or would like any further information please contact either the Chairman or Secretary

For more information contact: Chairman – John Shaw – 023 8042 8715 Secretary Mick Rich – 01962 883481

http://www.winchesterrailwaymodellers.co.uk/home.html

(E) Winchester Discovery Centre Scrabble Club The aim of the Scrabble Club is to provide a friendly and relaxed opportunity for members of the community to get together, play Scrabble and hopefully form some new friendships. All abilities welcomed. 10 am – 12 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

For more information please contact: Winchester Discovery Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB. Telephone: 01962 873603 Website: http://www.discoverycentres.co.uk/winchester.

Please view the area sections for other local clubs/groups.

Singing Groups/Choirs

(E) Compton & Shawford Festival Choir Compton & Shawford Festival Choir gives amateur singers the opportunity to perform with professional conductors and soloists together with other Festival Choirs in venues such as Winchester Cathedral or Romsey Abbey at the annual Winchester and County Music Festival in May. They also hold a concert in December. The Choir meets on Monday evenings at the Shawford Parish Hall situated adjacent to the Bridge Hotel and the railway station. They sing mainly from the classical choral repertoire. Members of all ages are welcome. Charges: Annual membership fee – details available on request. Times: Monday evenings 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start until 9.30pm, September to May.

For more information: Contact John Knapman (Chairman), Shawford Parish Hall, Pearson Lane, Shawford, Winchester SO21 2AA. Website: http://www.wcmf.info/compton

(E) Ashton Singers The Ashton Singers is a chamber choir of about 34 singers, based in Winchester. They aim to perform to a high standard choral music from all periods, but specialise in Renaissance and Baroque music. They also sing at services in Winchester Cathedral for a day each year and in other cathedrals from time to time. Admission to the Ashton Singers is by audition. Members are normally good sight readers and must have suitable voices for a small choir.

The rehearsal venue has wheelchair access and the group aims to support members with special needs according to their needs. Members pay a termly subscription and may occasionally be required to buy their own music. They rehearse in Winchester on Wednesday evenings.

For more information please telephone: 01489 893139 Website: http://www.ashtonsingers.hampshire.org.uk

Afternoon Sing-Song with Natural Voice Natural Voice Sing –Sing Is led by Sandra Thibault who is a member of the associated Natural Voice Practioners' Network. This is a weekly choir, which is open to everyone, even those who think they can't sing! The group does not perform to the public, it meets on Thursdays 1:30pm to 3:00 pm. Location: Chandler's Ford in Hampshire. Website: http://www.naturalvoice.net

(E) Opera Dever The Opera Dever was formed a few years ago to give local singers the opportunity to extend their repertoire and gain performance experience. The majority of the group are enthusiastic amateurs, others have professional background, the emphasis is enjoyment. They aim to put on two performances a year, most semi-staged.

Open to anyone over 16 years of age with reasonable musical skills. Special needs catered for but no disabled toilet. They operate as a co- operative, splitting the cost of the musical director’s fees between them. The usual cost is £60 a head per term. They meet on alternate Mondays (weekly in month preceding performance) from 6:30pm - 9:30pm

For more information contact the Coordinator The Old Post Cottage, Micheldever Station, Winchester SO21 3AU Telephone: 01962 774736.

(E) Tudor Roses Ladies Harmony Chorus This women only group has approximately 40 members who enjoy singing in a 4 part harmony chorus, performing regularly to the local community. They hold weekly rehearsals learning the art of harmony singing and a variety of sing outs and taking part in competitions. Charges: Monthly fee varies depending on the individual’s age. They meet on Monday evenings between 7:30 pm and 10 pm at All Saints Church Hall, Petersfield Road, Highcliffe, Winchester, SO23 0JD. (There is disabled access to rehearsal room).

Southern Voices The group was founded in 1984 and is known for performing challenging and original programmes. http://www.southernvoices.hampshire.org.uk/pages/about.html

The Waynflete Singers The group is an amateur choir that performs regularly in Winchester Cathedral. The choir currently has about 120 singers. They have built up an extensive repertoire ranging from early music to challenging late twentieth century works. Website http://www.waynflete.hampshire.org.uk/

(E) The Winchester Operatic Society The Society stages light opera, musicals and operatic productions. They also organise many social events for members and their friends throughout the year. Auditions take place before each production. These auditions are advertised in the local press as well as the "WOS Gazette" and on this website.

They usually perform two productions each year, one in the spring and one in the autumn. Rehearsals take place at 7:45pm on Mondays and Wednesdays at Western School, Browning Drive, Winchester SO22 5AR. Not the entire cast is called for each rehearsal. Productions run for one week.

Website http://www.winchester-operatic.org.uk/

(E) Winchester Electronic Organ Society

The society holds monthly concerts of melodic easy listening music played on electric organs and keyboards.

They meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Winchester Club, Highfied Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester S023 7AB Charge £6 on the door For more information Telephone 02380 785230 Website http://www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/winchester/

Theatre The Chesil Theatre Chesil Street, Winchester, SO23 0HU.

The Theatre is the home of the Winchester Dramatic Society which celebrated its centenary in 1993 and performs as the Chesil Theatre Company. Plays are performed throughout the year and there are many opportunities for volunteering in a variety of roles.

For more information email [email protected] Telephone 01962 867086

Website: http://www.chesiltheatre.org.uk/getinvolved.html

The Theatre Royal Winchester Address: Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB.

Access: The Theatre can accommodate up to 7 wheelchairs in the stalls. According to the terms of the license, wheelchair users must be accompanied during a performance. Their friend’s ticket will be available at a 50% discount. An induction loop system for the hearing impaired is available and sign language interpreted performances whenever possible. There is lift access to all levels and assistance dogs are welcome in the building.

For more information contact 01962 840440 Website http://www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk

The Theatre Royal Solo Theatre Goers Club

If you love theatre but do not have a partner or friend who shares your passion, the Theatre runs a Solo Theatre Goers Club. The Club is free to join and aims to bring together those who appreciate arts and culture or just the occasional night out. Look out for selected performances each season.

Please view the area sections for local clubs / groups.

Cinema The Screen-Everyman Cinema Address: Southgate Street, Winchester, SO23 9EG.

A traditional two screen cinema showing a variety of films

For more information please telephone 0871 906 9060. http://www.everymancinema.com/cinemas/winchester/today/whats-on

Local Community Cinema Clubs These are usually run by local community groups Please see the following sections for more information

Colden Common – Movie nights at the Community Centre South Wonston – Village cinema Winnall – Winnall Community Cinema

Sports Activities

Bowling

Riverside Indoor Bowling Club Location: Gordon Road (Rear of Leisure centre), Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 7DD. The Bowling Club has six rinks (lane/playing surfaces) a bar and catering. The bowling centre is open 9.00am-11.00pm daily with limited opening for June- July. It is closed in August. Suitable for abled and disabled players Cost: Membership annually £45; Rink fee £1.80; Joining fee £10

For more information contact Keith Gilmour 01962 850614

Please view the area sections for local clubs / groups.

Cycling

(E) Cyclists' Touring Club (CTC) The CTC is the UK's national cycling organization with a particular focus on recreational and utility cycling. It has been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878. It is a not-for-profit organisation that is funded by members and donations. CTC Winchester organises the following types of on-road rides. For full details, see the current events’ programme. Easy rides (half day afternoon ride or a short day ride) at a leisurely pace on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Intermediate rides are on either the 3rd or the 5th Saturday of each month. Distance about 50 miles at a pace midway between the easy rides. Sunday rides: Ride every Sunday at a faster pace, for either a half day or a full day. The full day ride incorporates a half day group who cycle with group for part of morning, normally with a stop for coffee and arrive back in Winchester by lunchtime. Wednesday evening rides (April to September inclusive): Rides are about 25 miles with an optional pub stop. Please note that lights are required.

For more information please contact 01962 864479

To contact Winchester Easy on Road Rides contact 01962 851699 Website http://www.southhampshirectc.org.uk/

Cricket

(E) St Cross Symondians Cricket Club The Club states that its aim is to provide cricket for everyone in and around the Winchester area, regardless of age or ability. There is limited access to the pavilion. Activities are as follows:  Senior Cricket in Southern Premier and Hampshire leagues (Mondays evenings in the summer)  Disabled cricket (learning disabilities)  Ladies cricket  5 senior men’s sides  1 senior women’s side Matches are played at various levels on most days during the summer. Fees – seniors £60 + various match fees; Juniors £25.

For more information please contact Club Hon. Secretary 5 Court Road Kingsworthy, Winchester, SO23 7QS Telephone: 01962 880076 Website: http://www.stcrosscc.co.uk

Please view the area sections for local clubs / groups.

Canoeing

Winchester and District Canoe Club Meet at River Park Leisure centre, Gordon Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 7DD.

Winchester and District Canoe Club (WDCC) is a small, friendly and family based club. It is a multi-discipline club with members competing at all levels of slalom and marathon. Members have interests in sea kayaking, surf kayaking, open canoeing and placid water social paddling. The water is safe for beginners and suitable for everyone nearly all year round. They have a range of boats available for members to use. They meet every Sunday morning between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Club House, which is just behind River Park Leisure Centre in the centre of Winchester. They also meet on Tuesday nights (even during the winter!) from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Non-members are required to pay £2.50 for each session for insurance purposes. This charge is covered by membership costs if they join.

For more information please see http://www.winchestercanoeclub.org.uk/contact.html

Dance Related Activities

Currently being run at the following venues please look at each section for more details  Kings Worthy Tubbs Hall (SO23 7PJ) – Jazz / Modern Dancing class Tuesday 7pm to 9pm  Otterbourne Village Hall (SO21 2ET) – Tea Dance Club Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm; Sequence Dance Club Thursdays 7:45pm - 10:30 pm  The Winchester Club – hold tea dances on Wednesdays 2:30pm – 4:30 pm.  The Discovery Centre, Jewry Street (SO23 8SB) and River Park Leisure Centre, Gordon Road (SO23 7DD) run Zamba classes.  The Tower Arts Centre (SO22 5PW, see adult education section) also often runs various dance classes.

Keep Fit

Later Life Classes Keep Fit class These classes are specifically aimed at the over 55’s age group and delivered primarily from Sheltered Housing Schemes. The classes are accessible to members of the public. A typical session will be based around taking part in a number of gentle warm-up body movements which then lead to a mixture of soft and easy seated and standing exercises based around improving balance and coordination. The first session is free of charge and from then on cost £2.50 a session. Classes take place in a variety of areas including Colden Common, Kings Worthy and various venues in Winchester City.

For more information please telephone 01962 848 532. http://www.winchester.gov.uk/activelifestylesscheme/General.asp?id=SX9452 -A7850DC2&cat=10001

Please view the area sections for local clubs/groups.

Riding

Winchester Riding Club The Winchester Riding Club aims to cater for all horse owners who live and keep horses within an 18-20 mile radius of Winchester and ride principally for pleasure. Members of all ages and abilities are welcomed and catered for. It is not affiliated to the British Horse Society (BHS) and does not become involved in team competitions or training for BHS or other riding club tests.

Special needs are catered for: Wheelchair access and toilet facilities at most events. Fees: Yearly Membership Individual: adult or junior £25, Non-Riding £13 For more information please visit their contact page on the website http://www.winchesterridingclub.co.uk/

Running

Run in England Run in England is an England Athletics community based running project. It aims to give everyone an opportunity to get active and begin running for fun and fitness. Supported by Sport England, qualified Leaders are delivering community running groups across the whole of England. Those who take part can enjoy getting fit whilst having fun and making new friends in a safe, friendly environment.

A local 'Run in England' beginners’ running course consists of a proper warm- up and cool-down with walking and running drills in between and is aimed at complete beginners. The 'Run in England' improvers’ running course is similar in its content but is aimed at runners who are already capable of running three miles or more.

For more information contact Laura Payne Telephone: 01962 827007 Email [email protected] Website http://www.winchester.gov.uk/Events/Event.asp?id=SX9452-A7857AF9

Swimming

(E) Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club Winchester City Penguins Swimming Club is a Swim 21 accredited, competitive swimming club affiliated to the South East Region of the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) Hampshire County ASA and the Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain. website - http://www.southeastswimming.org/), The Club offers teaching, coaching and competition for all ages at four pools in and around Winchester. It meets at River Park Leisure Centre, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 7DD.

For more information: Contacts Denise Crowe telephone 01329 280664 Email: [email protected] and for lesson enquiries [email protected] Website http://www.wcpsc.org.uk/index.html.

Tennis

Winchester Tennis and Squash Club Location: Bereweeke Road, Weeke, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6AN. The club offers facilities / training and clubs for tennis, squash, croquet, fitness lessons and bridge. It provides many organised activities ranging from social activities / tournaments through to team membership and competition with local leagues and national level leagues.

Special reduced membership fees are available for new players in their first year. They also offer coaching and use of equipment for beginners.

For more information telephone 01962 854028

Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.thewinchesterclub.net/?_c=1

Please view the area sections for local clubs / groups.

Snooker

Winchester Snooker Centre Location: Radley House, St Cross Rd, Winchester SO23 9HX. Telephone 01962 860711.

Walks

Winchester City Council Active Lifestyles Scheme, Health Walks and Nordic Walking They are currently running GP Referral Schemes, Health Walks / Nordic Walking and Active Lifestyle Classes all of which are run in specific communities and target specific groups. The walks are of about an hour in duration (2-3 miles) and are designed for people with a low activity level so the pace will be brisk but not too fast. Areas that are covered include Sutton Scotney, Alresford, Bishops Waltham and Weeke.

For more information contact Lydia on 01962 848725 or email [email protected].

The Ramblers Association

Britain's biggest charity working to promote walking and to improve conditions for all walkers.

(E) Winchester Ramblers The Ramblers have regular walks each week of between 5 and 12 miles (Thursdays and Sundays). They hold group walking holidays and social events for members. Members wishing to walk regularly need to be fit and capable of walking unassisted. Members receive a regular walks programme and a newsletter including details of social events.

For more information contact the Membership Secretary telephone: 01962 775530 Website: http://www.ramblers.org.uk

The Winchester Live at Home Scheme ’Fit For Life’ Walking Group. Monday: 10:30 am outside The United Church on Jewry Street in Winchester (SO23 8RZ) offering a varied programme of short, supervised walks around

19 the historic City of Winchester followed by a stop at a café for refreshments. This activity is free of charge but refreshments are paid for by each individual member.

For more information please telephone 01962 890995 or email [email protected]

Other walking groups for people aged over 40 years can be found at http://www.walkinggroup.org/hants40+/.

Other activities can be found at River Park Leisure Centre http://www.winchester.gov.uk/LeisureAndCulture/SportsFacilitiesAndActivities/

Various activities can be found at many local venues. Please view the area sections for local clubs / groups.

Health and Fun Club for over 50’s This is held at River Park Leisure Centre on Gordon Road in Winchester (SO23 7DD).

The Club is a members’ only club run by volunteers. Visitors and new applicants are welcome. It offers a variety of activities which are mainly sports based e.g. aquasize, bowling, pilates, tennis, tai chi and yoga etc. They run on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 2 pm. Fees They charge £10 membership per year and £2.50 per session.

Contact details to obtain a membership form ring the Leisure Centre on 01962 848700. A member of the committee is usually available from 9.45am – 10.15am at the beginning of each session.

Social Clubs – Sports

Worthies Sports and Social Club Worthies Club, Loveden Lane Kingsworthy Winchester SO23 7NJ

The Worthies Sports & Social Club is a friendly members’ only club serving the Worthies in Winchester (Kings Worthy, Headbourne Worthy, Martyr Worthy and Abbots Worthy) and surrounding villages. For a low membership fee, members can enjoy a wide range of sporting and social activities and discounted prices on drinks and snacks amongst other benefits. Membership fee (yearly): £15 per member, £7.50 for over-60’s. Open seven evenings a week, and all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information please telephone: 01962 880457 Website: http://www.theworthies.com/.

The Sportsman’s Club (Stanmore) Location: 34 Cromwell Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 4AG. Social club offering a place to meet and regular activities such as: Darts, pool, crib, dominoes, whist and bingo as well as other occasional events.

For more information please telephone 01962 864980 or email [email protected]. Website: http://www.sportsmans-club.com/.

Winnall Sports and Social Club Location: Garbett Road Winchester, SO23 0NY. Open Monday – Friday 7pm – 11pm, Saturday 12 pm – 11:30 pm and Sunday 12 pm - 10:30 pm. Regular activities include bingo, poker, pool tournament, darts, disco, curry night, pub games, quiz night and regular entertainers e.g. hypnotist. The annual membership fee is £12 for adults and £6 for seniors. Non members can attend for £1 or £2 for special events.

For more information please telephone 01962 867847

The Winchester Club Address: Highfield Lodge, Worthy Lane, Winchester, SO23 7AB The Club is a members’ club charging a small fee for yearly membership. They run activities such as bingo, tea dances etc. and also have a bowling league with visiting teams. The Tea Dance Club is open to anyone and runs September through to May: Wednesdays 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm charge £2 for non members, £1.50 for members of the club.

For more information about the bowling or the tea dance contact Cybil Butlin 01962 884116 or Millie Cummings 01962 886399

Website: http://www.thewinchesterclub.org.uk/

Social Club and General Activities

Brendoncare Club Hampshire Brendoncare Clubs are social clubs devoted to giving older people the opportunity to meet new friends, be entertained by a variety of speakers and entertainers, and enjoy club outings.

Telephone / Fax: 01962 877772 Email: [email protected] website http://www.brendoncare.org.uk/pages/brendoncare-clubs.aspx

Royal British Legion (Winchester branch) The Royal British Legion provides financial, social and emotional support to all those who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, as well as their dependants. Anyone who has served in the forces for 7 days or more is eligible for help. Becoming a member also provides the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities and events held locally, regionally and nationally throughout the year. They meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month except August and December in the Winchester Club in Worthy Lane at 7:30 pm.

The Club welcomes new members and charges a membership fee of £12.50 per year. If possible the Legion would prefer members to pay Direct Debit or Standing Order but it is not compulsory and they will take cash or cheques.

For more information please contact Hampshire County Office: Northwood House, 117, Leigh Rd, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 9DS. Telephone (023) 8065 1400.

Website http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/hampshire.

For information about ex servicemen’s clubs (there are lots), look at http://www.burmastar.org.uk/associations.htm.

Salvation Army Parchment Street, Winchester, SO23 8AZ.

The Friends Club Tuesday 10:30 am, offers a light lunch at 12pm for £1 Cameo Club Thursdays 10:30 am for 11 am coffee and chat Friday Coffee morning 9.30am – 11.30am

For further information telephone 01962 854239

(E) Winchester Live at Home Scheme United Church Jewry Street Winchester

Available to people aged over 60 years. Individuals are asked to become members.

Monday Walking Group (short distances) 10:30am, fee £7 Tuesday Exercise Plus.Class one 10.30am – 11.30am, and class two 11.45am – 12.45pm fee £3 Wednesday New Age Kurling and armchair exercises10.30am–12pm once a fortnight, fee £3. Friday Craft and Coffee Club (once per month) 10.30am – 12pm fee, £3.

Tuesday Pub lunch every week 12 noon at the Golden Lion Pub, Winnall (SO23 0JZ) £7 Wednesday Friendship Club 2pm – 4 pm at the Baptist Church, Swan Lane (SO23 8SD). (Subject to change).

The Live at Home team also arranges days out and regular events. In addition to this they also provide a befriending service scheme and help with shopping scheme and a fortnightly lunch club.

As this service is provided by volunteers there may be a waiting list.

For more information telephone 01962 890995 Email [email protected] Website http://www.wlahs.org/

(E) U3A Winchester The University of the Third Age is a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment. It provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment. The activities range from Architecture and Cookery to Video Photography and Walking. In addition to the quest for knowledge they also provide a social network and arrange regular outings and other social events. Individual groups arrange visits and travel in connection with their activities and there are walking and day trip opportunities for the entire membership.

Meetings are held in disabled friendly venues. Membership is open to all retired (or semi-retired) people and no qualifications are required

Charge: £8.00 per annum membership. £1.00 surcharge at meetings with outside speakers. £1.00 per meeting for guests. 20p for tea and biscuits.

Location and Contact New Members Secretary, Ann Rich, on telephone 01962 867010 Website: http://www.u3a.hampshire.org.uk/

(E) Womens Institute (for local WIs look at area information) The WI is a democratic, social and educational (in its widest possible sense) charity. Every WI provides speakers and demonstrators monthly on a variety of topics decided by members. Other meetings, crafts, walking,

23 discussion/drama groups, choirs etc. are decided by members of individual WIs. The subscription is deliberately modest in order to ensure that all women who wish to join may do so. Events are organised throughout Hampshire & include arts/crafts, sports, leisure activities visits to places of interest, home economics and gardening, music, speech & drama, public & international affairs, leadership and much more.

For more information contact 56 Hyde Abbey Road Winchester, SO23 7DA. Telephone 01962 852721 Email [email protected].

Wildlife Groups

Winchester and District Bee Keepers Association The Winchester and District Bee Keepers Association exists to promote the craft of beekeeping and increase public awareness of bees and their contribution to the ecology. For experienced bee keepers and beginners.

For more information contact 08445 890140

Email [email protected]. http://www.winchesterbeekeepers.org.uk/

(E) Royal Society Protection of Birds Website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/groups/winchester The RSPB aim is to promote the RSPB and encourage protection of birds and other wildlife and the environment. They hold ten indoor meetings a year with talks and presentations and time for socialising. There are normally two field trips each month from September until June. Membership of RSPB or RSPB Wildlife Explorers preferred but visitors welcome and encouraged to join both the RSPB and the local group.

Charges: Annual subscription £14.00 (under 60, £12.00) Visitor charge for non group members £2.00.

For more information contact Jenny Sweet – Volunteer Co-ordinator for the South East - Direct line 01273 763608

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HWT) (Winchester and District branch) Meet monthly from September to June. (No meetings July and August) 7.45pm on 1st Wed except in January when they meet on 2nd Wednesday to approximately 10:15pm. Charge: Local Group Members: free; non–members: £2.00.

Venue: Shawford Parish Hall, Pearsons Lane, Shawford, Winchester SO21 2AA. Website: http://compton.parish.hants.gov.uk/

For more information contact Maurice Walker - 01962 854033.

HWT (Winchester District Group) Has a programme of indoor and outdoor events including fundraising activities in Winchester. The Group provides a Trust presence at local events and supports Trust projects in the area plus Olivers Battery Countryside Group.

For more information please contact Anne on 01962 881312 and for outdoor events, Mary on 01962 864440.

HWT ( Badger Farm Winchester) Meet regularly (usually second Wednesday of the month) at Badger Farm Community Centre (SO22 4QB). http://www.bfobrca.com/BFOBRCA/bfobrca_home.html.

Admission fee for meetings is £2.50 which includes coffee or tea.

For more information please contact Miss L Martin on (01962) 861182.

HWT (Alresford District Group)

The Alresford District Group invites you to join them for occasional events and activities such as the Alresford Winter Bird Walk.

For more information contact John Bush on 01962 735062.

HWT (Bishops Waltham Group)

The Bishops Waltham Group runs events throughout the year – holding walks in the summer and talks in the winter.

For more information contact Jane Gentry on 01489 890961 for further details or if you would like to volunteer a talk or walk.

Local Area Groups and Activities

Colden Common

(E) Colden Common Community Centre Address: St. Vigor Way, Colden Common, SO21 1UU. Telephone Maureen Rees on 02380 692409. http://www.coldencommon.payasyougowebs.co.uk/ Email [email protected]

(E) Colden Common Friendship Club The Club meets every other Monday usually in the Church Rooms from 2:00 pm until 4:00pm. Speakers are provided on many interesting subjects. There are also coach outings and a Christmas party.

For more information contact: the Community Centre

Club 55 For the over 50’s a chance to play new age kurling, skittles and table tennis, play cards and board games, computer and internet available, music, Art, Sculpture and Pot making. Refreshments available. There are guided walks and outings to places of interest. Talks are arranged to suit members’ interests. Wednesdays 2.00 pm –4.00 pm

For more information contact: the Community Centre

Basic Digital Photography Skills The course runs on Friday afternoons, in the Bert Stratton Lounge, at the Community Centre from 1:30 pm – 3:30pm For more information please enquire at the centre or ring 02380 692409 or 01962 711453.

Yoga Class Runs on Wednesdays 10am - 11.30am at the Community Centre.

For more information please contact Iris Lee on 023 8061 6505 [email protected].

Colden Common Community Café The Cafe is open every Saturday morning, from 9:30 am - 1:30 pm serving hot and cold drinks, and light snacks. Available to buy – tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks, biscuits, bacon sarnies, cheese toasties, toasted tea cakes, soup and roll, ice cream

Colden Common Community Centre Food & Produce Market Open every Tuesday morning for the sale of plants, preserves, cheese and other sundry food related items.

Colden Common Movie Nights Held on the second Friday of the month 8pm, £5 per person 27

For more information please contact the Community Centre

Colden Common Village Outings The outings are in general for the 55's and over, including their carer where necessary. They are always on a Thursday and normally start at 9am from New Road, Lower Moors Road end, with a pick-up point at Spring House, Spring Lane.

For more information please contact Vi Poore on 01962 712361.

Colden Common Bowling The Club plays at the Bowling Green at Colden Common Park, Boyes Lane open from 2 pm every day in the summer. During the winter months they meet at the Community Centre.

For more information please contact David Darlison on 023 8064 1138.

Colden Common Badminton Club Wednesday evenings 7:30 pm

For more information contact Gaynor Worman 01962 713402

Colden Common Cricket Club New players are always welcome. Please give them a call if you are interested in joining.

For more information contact Secretary: Ian Millington via the website at http://coldencommon.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp.

Drama and Music Group The Music Group meets on Thursday evenings in the Community Centre from 7:45 pm until 9:45 pm except during January. New members are always welcome. For more information please contact Robin Worman on 01962 713402 or Secretary, Teresa Baraclough on 01962 713357.

Gardening Club This informal group meets for talks and garden visits during the summer months. They meet at the Community Centre on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm.

For more information please contact Rosemary Paul on 01962 712406 or Henry Jane on 01962 712991.

Ladies’ Group Social get together, talks and outings. The group meets on the third Friday of every month at 7:45 pm.

For more information please contact Margaret Crisp on 02380 613492.

(E) Colden Common Women’s Institute The group meet on the second Thursday from 7:45pm – the group meet at the Church Rooms, Main Road, Colden Common, SO21 1TJ.

They also have a Craft Group which meets regularly on the first and third Monday afternoon of each month in members’ homes. They cover a wide range of crafts and all abilities. A Scrabble evening is held in a member’s home once a month.

For more information please email [email protected] or telephone 01962 713784.

For more details about any of the activities listed above which may be subject to change please visit http://www.coldencommon.hants.gov.uk/lgsocial.html

Compton and Shawford

All Saints Ladies Guild

For more information please contact Jenny Walmsley 01962 606957.

Bridge Club The Club meets on alternate Wednesdays 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start in the Scout Hall on Martins Fields (SO21 2AZ). New members are welcome to turn up on the night.

For more information contact Mrs L Brace 01962 714564 website www.shawford-compton-bridge.org.uk

Compton and Shawford Sapphire Club (Over 55’s Club) New members are welcome at the club, which is aimed at over-55s. The club meets at the Reeves Scout Hall, in Compton at 2pm on the second Tuesday of each month.

For more information please contact: Ron 01962 712669 or Chris 01962 714839.

(E) Cricket Club (Compton & Chandlers Ford) The Club runs four league teams on a Saturday participating in the Hampshire Cricket League with various evening/indoor and cup competitions. The club runs a large Colt section from the age of 8 upwards. The venue has disabled parking bays, wheelchair access and disabled toilets available. Fees – there is no annual subscription. Match fees are £10 (adults), £5 (juniors) for league matches. Times: Matches at weekends April to September Saturday afternoons. League Sunday afternoons – Friendlies Club night for net practice and pitch preparation on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the summer months.

For more information please contact the Secretary telephone: 07789 887992. Website: http://comptoncf.play-cricket.com.

Shawford and Compton Horticultural Society The Society members meet on the third Tuesdays of every month, 7:45pm for 8:00pm usually in the Scout Hall.

For more information please contact 01962 713301.

Lawn Tennis Club

For more information please contact 01962 713205.

Compton and Shawford Sports Club

For details please contact the chairman, Mark Jenkins, on 07831 194184 and the secretary James Marshall on 01962 714095.

(E) Women's Institute (Reeves Compton branch) Compton and Shawford WI meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in Shawford Parish Hall, SO21 2AA. New members and visitors are always welcome. The WI go on theatre outings, lunches, hold a winter games afternoon and take part in group activities. For more information telephone 01962 712162 Website http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/comptonandshawford.ht ml

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change please visit http://compton.parish.hants.gov.uk/.

Headbourne Worthy and Kings Worthy

St Mary’s Church Hall London Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7QL.

Kings Worthy Handbells (Tuesday, 2:00pm – 4:00pm)

For more information please contact Pam Southworth on 01962 856198.

Active for Life – Keep Fit for over 50’s class Mondays 5:15pm to 6:15pm

For more information please contact Mrs Brenda Peat 01962 620766 or Mrs Margaret Brown 01962 885331.

(E) Jubilee Hall London Road, Kings Worthy (opposite the Volvo garage, near the church)

The Worthy Players The group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7:30pm. The Worthy Players is the amateur drama group for "the Worthies" – Kings Worthy, Headbourne Worthy, Abbots Worthy and Martyr Worthy. Formed originally by members of the local Women’s Institute in 1974, the group has since performed over 100 shows, including drama, comedy, pantomime, variety and old time music hall. Their membership is made up of members of all ages, many of whom come from much further afield than the Worthies – they are open to all newcomers.

For more information telephone 01962 880025.

(E) Kings Worthy Community Centre Location: Lionel Tubbs Hall, Fraser Road, Kings Worthy, SO23 7PJ. http://www.tubbshall.org.uk/

The Worthies Womens' Institute The W.I Meets at 2pm on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month except August at the Lionel Tubbs Hall. Activities include – Knit ‘n Natter, Walking, Reading Group, Scrabble, Handbells as well as visits to the theatre and a regular Lunch Club.

For more information contact Mrs Vera Hogg 01962 865317.

Adult Jazz / Modern Dancing Class Tuesday 7pm to 9pm

For more information contact Mrs Claire Goodwin 01962 881288 .

Adult Sewing Classes With the ACE Centre, Thursday 10:15 am to 2:45 pm

For more information please contact Marilyn Taylor on 01962 886166.

Website www.psc.ac.uk/ace

Friday Coffee Drop-in: (run by the Centre) Time: 10:30am until 12:00 pm first Friday of every month. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cakes available at reasonable prices, with plenty of chatter and a choice of up to date books from the paperback book exchange. All are welcome! Just turn up.

(E) Wonston and Worthy Camera Club Location: St Mary’s Hall, Fraser Rd, Springvale, Kings Worthy, SO23 7PJ. The Club meets on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:45 pm from September to April. Activities include lectures given by experts in their field, outings to venues of photographic interest, tuition in the use of photographic equipment, advice and competition evenings.

For more information please contact the Secretary Carol Richardson on 01962 884070 or the chairman John Biddlecombe on 01962 881503. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.wandwcc.co.uk

The Royal British Legion – Kings Worthy Branch Meet at Worthies Sports & Social Club, Loader Close, Kings Worthy, SO23 7NJ Mens Section The group meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 8pm, except July, August and December.

For more information contact: Mr Tony Dowland (Treasurer) 01962 881874. Email: [email protected].

Women’s Section The Women’s Section aims to help the widows and dependents of ex-servicemen and woman of all conflicts, while having social evenings for its members.

For more information please contact: Mrs. K Ralph 01962 852160 Website: http://hampshire.britishlegion.org.uk/.

Chair Seating and Basketry classes

There are 6 hours worth of classes a week offering lessons in all forms of chair seating, some rush and willow basketry and rush hats.

For more information Telephone Mrs Gray 01962 881387 email: [email protected].

Website http://www.basketassoc.org/register/maker.php?maker=96

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change please visit. http://www.theworthys.org.uk/

Littleton

Littleton Bowling Club The Club enters teams in the Southampton all District Ladies’ and Men’s Leagues and in the Whitchurch League (Mixed) – a number of their members also play at County level. Club sessions are mainly random drawn triples which are held on Monday evenings at 6:00 pm (6:30pm in June and July) and on Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 pm. The green is open to members for informal roll-ups. Club competitions and matches are played seven days per week from 11:00 am until dusk during the outdoor season lasting from late April until mid September.

For more information please telephone the secretary, Mr Brian Baxendale, on 01962 886778. Email [email protected].

Littleton and West Hill Cricket Club The Club aims to provide friendly, sociable cricket and allow members of the Parish to play the game, either at a high level, or just to enjoy a relaxing friendly fixture ground Venue: Littleton Recreation Ground, The Hall Way, Littleton, near Winchester SO22 6QL.

For more information please telephone 07785 258789 Email [email protected] Website: http://www.littletoncc.net/.

(E) Croquet Club Littleton Recreation Ground, The Hallway, Main Road, Littleton The aim of the group is to encourage people to take gentle exercise via the game of croquet, and to join in the social activities. Wheelchair users can spectate, however unfortunately the lawns are not able to accommodate wheelchairs. The Club offers coaching and if needed a person is available to teach the basics of croquet. The current membership subscription is £57 for the season. Times: Daylight hours each day. Mix-ins: Mon 2.00pm, Weds 5.45pm and Sat 2.00pm

For further information please telephone: 01962 885218.

Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall The Hall Way, Littleton, SO22 6QL http://www.littletonvillagehall.hampshire.org.uk/index.htm

The Hall hosts many different activities as follows

(E) Littleton and Harestock Women's Institute This is on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm. Our longstanding friendly group now has almost 60 members and we meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Hall. For further details of our monthly speakers please visit their website www.hampshirewi.org.uk. Members participate regularly in activities organised by the County and the Winchester Group. We also organise outings to places of interest and visits to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton to see Operas and Ballets. Our craft, Scrabble and Mah-jongg groups meet regularly in members’ homes and the Drama group entertains us during the year. There is also a small walking group which usually plans to finish with a pub lunch! We always welcome new members so just come along to one of our meetings and introduce yourself.

For more information please contact Jenny Semple telephone on 01962 884881 or email [email protected].

Yoga Classes Tuesday evenings, 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm at Littleton Millennium Memorial Hall Aimed at all ages, ability and gender led by a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher who can adjust postures to suit individual needs.

For more information please contact Iris Lee on 02380 61 6505 or by email: [email protected].

Littleton and Harestock Gardening Club A friendly and informative society which was formed in 1992 for new and experienced gardeners which takes place on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm. The society now has a membership of about 100. For a small membership fee (all are welcome to join) members can gain the following benefits:

Monthly informative meetings, visits to local and national gardens, free gardening advice and the chance to meet fellow gardeners!

For more information please contact the Secretary on 01962 883660.

(E) All Saints Flower Arranging Society A small and friendly group with activities including demonstrations and talks by experts, members’ workshops and visits to flower shows and local gardens which takes place at 7:00 pm on the last Thursday of every month. New members and visitors are welcome.

For more information please telephone 01962 881426.

Aerobics and Over 50s Exercise Class Hi/Low Aerobics and Body Tone. Easy to follow, two levels, suitable for all levels of fitness. Fridays 2 – 3 pm No need to book, pay as you go £3.50

Fit 'n' Fun for the Over 50s Class Come and improve your flexibility and fitness in this friendly class. Fridays 1 pm – 1:45 pm. No need to book, pay as you go £3.00. NCFE qualified instructor.

For more information please contact Sarah Bartlett 882879

(E) Littleton Local History Group Activities include meetings with speakers on various topics of historic significance; village walks; contacts with other history groups; field walking; visits to local and national record offices; mounting exhibitions and the publishing of pamphlets and booklets. New members are always welcome.

For more information please telephone 01962 880316.

New Hall Players This local group meets regularly for play readings and production rehearsals for a variety of plays. Anyone who is interested in amateur productions whether it be acting, directing, technical support, front of house or set-making will be very welcome. The group welcomes new members in any capacity. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm.

For more information please contact Daphne Poupart on 882878 or email [email protected]

Littleton Art Group Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm in the St Catherine’s Church (Church Room) Church Lane, Littleton, SO22 6QY (outdoors in summer) They cover a range of activities including drawing, water colours and pastels.

For more information please telephone 01962 883481

For more details about any of the activities which are subject to change please visit: http://www.littletonandharestock.hampshire.org.uk/local_groups.htm or http://www.littletonandharestock.hampshire.org.uk/sports_groups.htm

Micheldever

(E) Benefice Church Choir, held at St Mary's Church Thursdays 6:45 pm - 7:45pm

(E) The Dever Singers, St. Mary’s Church Thursdays 8:00 pm - 10:00pm

Website http://www.micheldevervillage.org.uk/information.html

For more information please contact Charles Bazlinton, Parish Clerk on 01962 735935.

Micheldever Variety Group The Group is a community-based amateur dramatic society which has been putting on plays, pantomimes, readings and other entertainments for over thirty years. It also organises play-readings, revues and quizzes, and has staged productions such as Daisy Pulls it Off, Steel Magnolias, Stepping Out and the ever popular ‘Allo, ‘Allo.

For more information please email [email protected] or go on the website: http://www.mvg.org.uk/.

(E) Micheldever Women’s Institute The WI meets in the Northbrook Hall on the second Thursday of every month at 7:30pm. Each month there is a trading stall.

For more information please telephone the Winchester headquarters on 01962 852721. http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/micheldever.html

Community Coffee Mornings and Book Exchange

The coffee mornings are held bi-monthly and offer an opportunity for local people to meet up, held at the Northbrook Hall.

For more information please contact the Parish Clerk or visit the parish website listed below.

Monthly Walks Take place on the first Sunday of the month a walk through the fields and woodlands.

For more information please telephone 01962 774479.

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change please visit the Micheldever Parish website: http://www.micheldevervillage.org.uk/whatson.html.

Micheldever Station

Art Group The Group meets at the Warren Hall, Micheldever Station 1.30 - 3.00pm every first and third Thursday in the month

Micheldever Station Community & Recreation Centre c/o Station Cottage Micheldever Station Winchester SO21 3AP

For more information please telephone 01962 774479.

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change, please visit the Warren Hall website http://www.warrenhall.org.uk/.

Otterbourne

Otterbourne Village Hall Location: Otterbourne Village Hall. Cranbourne Drive Otterbourne Telephone 01962 711725. Website: www.otterbournevillagehall.org.uk/home_page.htm

Bridge Club The club is held on Tuesday mornings from 10 am – 1 pm

For more information please telephone 01420 561548.

Tea Dance Club The Club covers sequence dancing and other popular styles, all welcome, Tuesdays 2pm – 4pm fee £1.50 + raffle

For more information contact Mr Clive Spurrier 02380 614476

Brush Strokes Art Classes This is a self run group with the occasional tutor. They meet on Wednesdays 9:30 am – 12 pm charging £20 per term to cover hall cost and individuals provide their own materials. There is a waiting list to join.

For more information please contact Mrs Joanne Thompson 02380 254065.

Cameo Club is a social club for older people, with visiting speakers, which meets from 2pm on the second Wednesday of every month. Visitors are welcome. The membership fee is £5 twice a year (January and June)

For more information please contact telephone 01962 714311

Otterbourne Flower Arranging Society The Society meets on the fourth Thursday of every month 7:30 pm at Otterbourne Village Hall. They hold demonstrations with local and regional demonstrators. Visitors are welcome £5 per meetings and if you decide to join there is an annual fee. The club is affiliated with NAFAS (National Association of Flower Arranging Societies).

For more information please contact Mrs Liz Farrington (Secretary) on 02380 611201.

Otterbourne Modern Sequence Dance Club Held every Thursday 7:45pm-10:15 pm. The Club welcomes all, charge £2.50 including refreshments.

For more information please contact Mr T Bundy 02380 26 9549.

(E) Otterbourne Brass Band club The Club rehearses on Thursday evenings 7:45pm-9:45pm and Sundays: 6:30pm-8:30pm

For more information please contact Mr Davis on 01264 860594. Website: http://www.otterbournebrass.org.uk/.

Lace Bobbin Making The mixed ability classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7pm - 9 pm

For more information please contact Mrs Buckle on 01794 515656

Nimble Fingers Beading and Craft Meet on the second and fourth Friday of every month from 9:15 am until 12:15 pm. Activities include stitching together beads to make jewellery and related crafts. The charge is £3.50 per session. This pays towards refreshments.

For more information please contact Mrs Pitman on 023 8061 4655.

Sapphire Club (over 60’s social club)

For more information please contact Mr C Barton-Briddon (Secretary) (01962) 714839.

(E) Otterbourne Women’s Institute

For more information about the WI pleasete telephone 01962 713979.

Otterbourne Allotments and Gardens Association

For more information about the association, please contact the chairman, Mr Ron Emery on 02380 274256 Website http://www.otterbourne-allotment- association.org/

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change please visit http://communities.hants.gov.uk/otterbourne-index/otter- communityinformation.htm.

Sparsholt

Sparsholt Memorial Hall, SO21 2NR

Sparsholt Womens Institute The WI meet on the second Tuesday of every month at the Memorial Hall at 7:30pm. Visitors are very welcome. In between meetings, they have theatre outings, walks, craft mornings, darts, choir, skittles as well as other activities.

(E) Sparsholt Bell Ringers The group meets to learn new tunes and practise together. They also give occasional performances. The minimum age of participants is nine years. Participants need to be in reasonable good health and mobile. The group welcomes people with learning difficulties subject to their being able to learn to control a bell. Physical disablement would have to be individually assessed. Fees All ringers must pay annual dues to the Guild. This covers Insurance. Full members £7.50 per annum OAP £5.00 per annum Probationer £2.00 per annum. They meet on Mondays between 7:30 pm and 9.00 pm and for Sunday Service between 9:30 am and 10:00 am.

For more information please contact the Tower Secretary at the address: St Stephen’s Church, Church Lane, Winchester SO21 2NR or by phone: 01962 843631 or go to the website: http://www.wp-ringers.org.uk/sparsholt/index.htm

For more details about any of the activities that may be subject to change please contact the Sparsholt Parish Clerk: http://www.winchester.gov.uk/CouncilAndDemocracy/DemocracyAndElections /ParishClerks/

South Wonston

Activities at South Wonston Village Hall

Location: Downs Road, South Wonston, SO21 3EW.

South Wonston Village Cinema In conjunction with Hampshire Moviola held on the third Saturday of the month. Large screen, full supporting programme, interval and refreshments Tickets: £5.00 from Ken Milne, 01962 881525, or David Selby, 01962 881796.

(E) South Wonston Table Tennis Club Open to all between the ages 8 and 80. The Club offers coaching and friendly matches. They have the right sized tables for people with special needs and the hall is wheelchair accessible. Membership fees are payable twice a year. There are also attendance and coaching fees payable. Times: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30pm-10:00pm and Tues 8:00pm - 10:00pm. http://www.swttc.hampshire.org.uk/.

For more information contact Chairman David Binns 01962 882340.

South Wonston Local History Group The group’s purpose: is to research the local history of South Wonston civil parish, to record contemporary developments and events, and to promote interest by residents in conjunction with Dever Valley Local History Society. The group holds talks and other events relating to the local history of South Wonston, and similar activities are arranged by the Society. There is no membership subscription but a charge is levied at events to cover expenses, which was £3 per person at the end of 2010. The group meets at South Wonston Village Hall and halls used by the Dever Valley local History group in Micheldever.

For more information please contact the Hon. Secretary Dennis Thomson on 01962 881698.

South Wonston Women’s Institute The WI offer a variety of talks. Ranging from performances from ‘men’ in uniform and a Turkish belly dancer to talks from the Air Ambulance and a watercolour demonstration

For more details, please email [email protected] or [email protected]. Website http://www.hampshirewi.org.uk/userpagesnew/southwonston.html

In addition to the above the Village Hall also houses a variety of adult education related classes including arts / crafts, language and fitness classes.

For more details about any of the activities which are subject to change please view http://communities.hants.gov.uk/south-wonston-index

Sutton Scotney

Activities at Victoria Hall, Oxford Road, Sutton Scotney SO21 3JG.

The Dever Art Group The Art Club tends to go out to paint outside and at different venues when the weather allows Monday mornings.

For information please telephone 01962 760436.

The Sunshine Club Over 55’s club The Club has lots of different activities including speakers and the occasional outing. They meet the second and fourth Monday of every month from 2 pm until 4 pm.

For more information please telephone 01962 760391

Yoga class held on Monday evenings

For more information please contact Samantha Lee on 01962 761853.

Royal British Legion

For more information on the Women’s section please telephone 01962 760853. For more information on the men’s section please telephone 01962 760391.

Stamp Club The club meets on Tuesday evenings.

For more information please telephone 01264 358421.

Keep Fit class The class is held on Tuesday evenings.

For more information please contact Julie Dean on 01962 883939.

Yoga class The class is held on Wednesday mornings.

For more information please contact Maura Pearson on 01962 735548.

Pilates class The class is held on Thursday mornings.

For more information please contact Fredericka Brooks on 01962 890398.

For more details about any of the activities which are subject to change please view Wonston Parish Council’s website section relating to the Victoria Hall http://wonston.parish.hants.gov.uk/victoriahall.htm

Health Walks (Winchester City Council) Led by qualified Walk Leaders. These walks provide people with an opportunity to increase their activity level whilst being in a social and safe environment. Meet at the Coach and Horses Pub on Tuesdays at 10:45 am.

For more information contact Lydia Lockhart by email [email protected] or telephone 01962 848725.

Twyford

Twyford Parish Hall, Hazeley Rd, Twyford SO21 1QY,

Badminton Club The club meets on Tuesday evening 7.45pm in the Parish Hall.

For more information please contact Paul on 01962 854176.

Book Club The club meets every two months on a Friday at 8 pm.

For more information please phone 01962 713591.

Bowls Club Location: Roman Road, Twyford.

For more information please contact Ruth Sage on (01962) 712875.

Disparate Housewives The W.I affiliated group meets every third Wednesday of the month at 8:00pm. There is a major program of activities available on the website. Membership costs £30.00 from the date you join until 31st December 2011. Guests are welcome to attend most meetings at a charge of £5 per meeting.

For more information please telephone 01962 712238, go to the website: www.disparatehousewiveswi.co.uk or email [email protected].

(E) Twyford Women’s Institute The WI meets on the second Monday of every month (except August) at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall. The open meetings are for everyone. Non- members are asked to contribute £4.00 and arrive at 8 pm. They also run a Luncheon Club, go out to the cinema and the theatre and visit places of interest.

For more information please contact Jane Spencer by phone on 01962 712267 or by email: [email protected]. Website: www.hampshirewi.org.uk/

(E) Elders’ Club Meetings for over 60’s The meetings are held fortnightly on a Wednesday in the Parish Hall (Gilbert Room) from 2pm to 4 pm.

For more information please telephone 01962 713960

(E) Twyford Cricket Club For more information please contact the club secretary, Kevin West, on 023 8056 1891. Website: www.twyfordcricketclub.co.uk

Twyford Bowls and Lawn Tennis Club

The Club entrance is on Roman Road in Twyford. All levels are catered for.

For more information please contact Eileen Tunstall on 02380 614610 or Tennis Debbie Creswell 01489 571799

For more details about any of the activities which are subject to change please go to http://www.twyfordpc.hants.gov.uk/.

Winchester City

Badgers Farm

Location: Badgers Farm Community Centre, Badger Farm Road, Winchester, SO22 4QB. Telephone: 01962 868630. Website: http://www.bfobrca.com/BFOBRCA/bfobrca_home.html

(E) Badgers Farm Friendly Club The Club provides friendship for older people. Activities include quizzes, speakers, outings and afternoon tea. It meets on alternate Thursdays from 2 pm – 4 pm,

For more information please telephone 01962 877772.

Badger Farm Art Group The Group meets on Thursday 1.30pm - 4.00pm Fee £5 per person. This is a drop in art group providing a space to paint in a relaxed setting. All abilities are welcome.

For more information please telephone 01962 881919.

ACOL Club Bridge Club The Club meets on Fridays from 7:15 pm to 10:30 pm Cost: £1 for visitors; £15 annual subscription.

For more information please contact Roland Richardson on 023 8025 1277.

Badminton Club The Club is held on Thursdays from 8:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Open to all age groups and abilities. All are welcome!

For more information please telephone 01962 861525.

(E) Hampshire Wildlife Trust The Trust meets on the second Wednesday of every month 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Meetings are held from September to May. The cost is £2.50 per meeting.

For more information please contact Miss L Martin on 01962 861182.

Iyengar Yoga class Monday: 9:30 am – 11:00 am Tuesday: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Fridays: 1:30 pm – 3 pm Beginners and improvers are welcome.

For more information please contact Chris Wyeth on 01962 686346.

For more details about any of the activities listed under Badger Farm Community Centre please visit their website users’ page http://www.bfobrca.com/BFOBRCA/bfobrca_users.html

Badger Farm & Oliver’s Battery Social Club The Social Club provides regular family entertainment: A children’s pool table, Karaoke, live music, race nights, charity quiz nights. New members are welcome

For more information please contact Carla on 01962 841343 or 07778 815353.

Harestock, Teg Down and Weeke

Harestock Retirement Club Location: Community Lounge, Henry Beaufort School, Priors Dean Road, Winchester SO22 6JJ. A variety of speakers visit each month, providing friendly chat and afternoon tea. The Club meets on the last Wednesday of every month, except August and December, from 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm. The charge is £1.20 per session

For more information please contact the Retirement Club Secretary on 01962 881242. http://www.north-winchester-community-church.org.uk/retirement-club-2/

St Barnabus Church Fromond Road, Weeke, Winchester, SO22 6DY St Barnabus Church hall host various activities including those detailed below

For more information please telephone 01962 882728.

Mondays Age Concern Lunch Club (see lunch clubs list below)

Wednesdays Townswomen's Guild The women’s group that is non sectarian and non political. They meet on the third Monday of every month at 7:30 pm and have a variety of presentations from a variety of speakers as well as drama, social activities and Scrabble. They also run craft afternoons on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 2:30 pm They are affiliated to the National Union of Townswomen’s Guilds. Fees are £24.00 per annum. The venue has disabled access, toilet and induction loop.

For more information please telephone: 01962 883035.

(E) Winchester Morris Men 7:45 pm – 9 pm Winchester Morris Men practise between September and April on Wednesdays, starting at 7:45 p.m., at St. Barnabas Church Hall, and dance at selected venues in and around Winchester on Wednesdays and at weekends between May and September. New musicians and dancers are always welcome and no previous dancing experience is necessary. What is needed is enthusiasm and a wish to help us to maintain an ancient English tradition.

For more information please telephone 023 8025 2112 or email [email protected]

Thursdays Gaiety Club (Club Hampshire) Alternate Fridays, 2 pm – 4 pm The Club offers friendship and social activities.

For more information please contact Mr E Ingleton on 01962 877772. Charges: £2.50 per session Website: http://www.brendoncare.org.uk/pages/home.aspx.

Weeke Community Centre Location: Taplings Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6HG. There is a range of activities available,

For more information please telephone 01962 882112.

Gathering of St Matthews & St Pauls People GAMP Location: St Paul’s Church Rooms St Pauls Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AB. Social activities and support to elderly folk and or those with one or more disabilities. There are monthly meetings (with transport), outings and home or hospital visits as needed. Those who do not live in the parishes of St Paul or St Barnabus or St Matthew’s must provide their own transport. The subscription fee is £1 on attendance (for transport), full cost on outings. These meetings take place on third Monday of every month (apart from Easter Monday) from 2.00 pm until 4:15pm.

For more information please telephone: 01962 881173.

Health Walks (Winchester City Council) Led by qualified Walk Leaders these walks provide people with an opportunity to increase their activity level whilst being in a social and safe environment. Fridays 10am at Costa Coffee

For more information contact Lydia Lockhart email [email protected] or telephone 01962 848725.

Olivers Battery

Activities held at St Mark's Church, Oliver's Battery Road South, Oliver's Battery, Winchester, SO22 4EZ.

(E) The Battery Club (Club Hampshire) The Club offers friendship and social activities Wednesdays, fortnightly, 2pm- 4pm.

For more information please telephone Mr J Le Riche 01962 852650

(E) Women's Institute Meets on the third Tuesday of every month (except August) starting at 7.30pm for 7.45pm at St Mark’s Church (after the Brownies). In August they may have a garden meeting or visit a local place of interest.

For more information please telephone 01962 620029. Or visit the Olivers Battery WI page on the Hampshire WIs website at www.hampshirewi.org.uk.

Oliver’s Battery Women’s Group The group meets on the first & third Mondays of the month at 8:00 pm from September to May

For more information please telephone 01962 866577.

For more details about any of the activities which are subject to change, please visit http://www.bfobrca.com/OBPC/obpc_activities.htm.

Stanmore

(E) The Rainbow Club Location: Stanmore Community Centre, Somers Close, Stanmore, Winchester, SO33 4EJ. This takes place on Monday Afternoons 1:30pm – 4:00pm September to July. This is a friendship club for retired members of the community. There is bingo every Monday and there are occasional outings and lunches. They are not able to provide individual support for anyone with major support needs; individuals would need to bring their own carer with them. Cost: £1 per session.

For more information please telephone: 01962 862693.

Winnall

(E) Winnall Community Centre Location: Garbett Road, Winnall, Winchester, SO23 0NY.

Activities:  Mondays 10am – 1.00pm Age Concern Computer Centre  Tuesdays 9:15am -11:15am Adult Education Maths Class  Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:30pm Over 50s Club  Wednesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm New Age Kurling  Thursday 7:00pm – 9:00 pm Bingo

For more information please contact Janet Berry on 01962 860558 or email [email protected].

Winnall Community Cinema Community run cinema club The Club has a monthly showing which is advertised locally and via the Winchester City Council ‘What’s On’ page

For more information and to book tickets please telephone 01962 860558 or email [email protected].

(E) Winchester Chess Club (Winnall Community Centre / Social Club) Mondays 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm September to May/June This is a friendly chess club where members of all ability levels can play chess against each other and take part in matches, both within the club and against other clubs in Southampton Chess league. Visitors are always welcome free of charge. Regular attendees must pay a modest club subscription and must also join the Winnall Social Club whose premises we use.

For more information please telephone 01962 827859.

Winchester Central

(E) Winchester Friendship Club (Club Hampshire) Friendship and social activities Location: St Lawrence Hall, Colebrook Street, Winchester, SO23 9LH This takes place on the last Thursday of every month from 2 pm until 4 pm

For more information please telephone 01962 877772. Website: http://www.brendoncare.org.uk/pages/home.aspx

The United Church (Methodist/URC) Jewry Street Winchester 01962 849559 They run a coffee bar which is open Mon-Fri 10 am-2 pm, Sat 10 am -12 pm.

For more information visit www.unitedchurchwinchester.org.uk

Winchester Baptist Church Swan Lane Winchester SO23 7AA Run holiday at home activities during the summer holidays

For more information please telephone: 01962 868 770

Winchester City WI The Winchester City Wi group meets at The Salvation Army on Parchment Street in Winchester (SO23 8AZ), on the third Wednesday of each month, except August, from 2:00 pm until 4:15 pm.

For more information please phone 01962 852721.

The Salvation Army Venue Parchment Street Winchester (SO23 8AZ) The Salvation Army offers the following activities.

The Friendship Club The Club runs on Tuesday mornings 10:30 am – 12 pm, refreshments and guest speakers (this costs 50p). 12 pm – 1 pm hot lunch £1. Any new people may attend once to see if they like it but after that they will need to submit their name to a waiting list.

For more information please phone 01962 856279.

Cameo Club The Club has drama based activities and board games, a drama group and hot drink. Cost: 50p (drop in) Thursday 11 am – 12:30 pm.

For more information please telephone 01962 862277. Friday morning drop in for tea, snacks, bric-a-brac, clothes and cards from 9:30 am until 11:30 am.

Useful Local Resources

Luncheon Clubs and Tea and Social Clubs

Please note that many of the lunch clubs have waiting lists and work in a geographical area.

Colden Common Luncheon Club run by the Colden Common Care Group This is held every Wednesday at the Colden Common Community Centre. Mini Bus Transport is available for local residents

For more information contact Jenny on 01962 713784

Kings Worthy Senior Citizens Lunch Club For residents over 65 years who like to meet regularly each month for lunch in comfortable, warm and friendly surroundings. Transport provided if necessary. This is held at the Church Rooms at St Mary’s Church, Kings Worthy SO23 7QL on the third Thursday of the month 12.30pm to 2pm.

For more information contact: Pam Hobson 01962 884567 or Eleanor Hamblin 01962 83557

Littleton Village Care Group Lunch Club This is held on the first Monday of every month and only open to Littleton residents.

For more information please contact Mrs. Shirley Lupton on 01962 884376 or Mrs. Anne Wiggle on 01962 881210.

Winchester

See below for organisation contact details

Mondays  Age concern-St Barnabas Church, Weeke ,Winchester

Tuesday  WRVS-St Barnabas Church, Weeke, Winchester  Age Concern-Baptist Hall, Swan Lane, Winchester  Live at Home Scheme-Mens Pub Lunch Group meet at the Golden Lion Pub, Alresford Road, Winchester

Wednesday  Age Concern – Salvation Army, Parchment Street, Winchester  Christ Church – This is held on the second Wednesday of every month at 12:30 pm

Thursday  Age Concern - This is held at the Baptist Hall located in Swan Lane, Winchester.

Friday  Live at Home Scheme– This is held on alternate Fridays: 11am - 1.30pm

Group contact details

(E) Age Concern Winchester Coffee is available from 10:45 am onwards and there is a social time until the meal is served at about noon.

Members either make their own way there or if they are unable to do so and they live within a 3 mile radius of the City Centre they can be collected by minibus. Members also go on trips and outings, have a special Christmas Lunch, receive talks – and meet and enjoy each other's company. The current charge is £1.30.

For more information please contact the Lunch Club Co-ordinator at The Winchester Centre, 68, St Georges Street, Winchester, SO23 8AH. Telephone: 01962 840667. Email: mailto:[email protected]

(E) WRVS Women’s Royal Voluntary Service

For more information please telephone Vera Collings on 01962 779456.

Christ Church – Lunch Club Location: Christchurch Road, Winchester SO23 9SR. The Lunch Club welcomes retired folk of any age at 12.30 pm in the Simeon Room at Christ Church. Some members belong to Christ Church, but many do not, thus providing a rich mix of background and experience.

The meal is prepared and cooked on the premises, and served by a team of volunteers. There is a service of Holy Communion at 11:30 am, and several members like to attend. Transport can usually be arranged and is provided by volunteer drivers (more drivers are always needed). Transport can also be linked to the Communion service.

For more information please contact Judy Atherton via the church office, telephone 01962 854454 or by e-mail: [email protected]

(E) Winchester Live at Home Scheme Lunch Club Friday Lunch Club 11am - 1:30pm Meal + speakers £3.50 donation (fortnightly) Individuals are asked to become members.

For more information please telephone 01962 890995

Email [email protected] Website http://www.wlahs.org/

Contact The Elderly Tea & Social club For people over 75, who are living alone, isolated from friends and family and too frail to leave the house by themselves. One Sunday afternoon a month, a volunteer driver collects older guests and takes them to a volunteer's home for tea, talk and companionship. Groups enjoy time together and take pleasure in chatting over tea and cakes.

For more information Freephone 0800 716543

Good Neighbour Support Groups

Good Neighbours Groups (sometimes called Neighbourcare Groups or Care Groups) are independent voluntary groups which offer neighbourly help to people in their local communities.

For information about the Good Neighbour Support Service http://www.goodneighbourhampshire.org/website/

Contact details - Information Officer email: [email protected] phone: 02392 899690

South East (Winchester, Havant, Fareham and Gosport) email: [email protected] phone: 07827 925328

Colden Common Community Care Group Luncheon club, transport to doctors, hospitals, etc, home visiting, shopping

For more information telephone Mrs. Jenny Gray 01962 713784 Mo Alderman 02380 692611

Compton and Shawford WRVS (for transport to Surgery etc)

For more information contact Mrs M Nicholson 01962 712201 Mrs. J M Millar 712310 Compton and Shawford

Littleton Village Care Group Transport to doctors surgeries and hospitals. Monthly Lunch Club

For more information contact Mrs. Shirley Lupton 01962 884376 Mrs. Anne Wiggle 01962 881210

Twyford Care Group Neighbourly support, sociable lunches 6 weekly, transport to appointments

For more information contact Michael Wyard 01962 712023 Diane Oram 01962 713324

Winchester - Hyde and Abbotts Barton Good Neighbours Good neighbourly tasks, transport for medical appointment, shopping, visiting, sitting for carers, prescription collection, gardening, minor repair/DIY, basic cleaning.

For more information contact Shirley Braime 01962 867796

Winchester - Ollie Bees Good Neighbours Good neighbourly tasks

For more information contact Lou Lewis 08450 948946

Winchester – Teg Down & Fulflood Care Group Shopping, collecting prescription, visiting the housebound, walking the dog, changing a light bulb, emergency meals.

For more information telephone 08450 948 946

Winchester: Weeke Good Neighbours Good neighbourly tasks

For more information telephone 08450 948 946

Winchester: Winnall Good Neighbours Practical help good neighbour care

For more information telephone 08450 948 946

Winchester: City Centre Care Group Emergency meals, shopping, relieving carers, changing a light bulb etc.

For more information telephone 08450 948 946

Worthy's Neighbourcare Transport and practical help and advice. Lunch club (monthly)

For more information contact Duty Co-ordinator 01962 882221

Good neighbour support groups from other areas not covered in this Directory

Alresford and District Voluntary Care Group Provision of transport to Hospital, Surgery, Dentist

For more information Jeremy Ashmore 01962 735505

Bishops Waltham Voluntary Care Group Lunch Clubs (Mon,Tues,Thurs), Car service to medical appointments, others at discretion (residents of Bishops Waltham only)

For more information Mike Plumidge 01489 896603

Upper Itchen Voluntary Care Group Emergency meals, emergency gardening, befriending

For more information Ruth Alle 01962 793368

Wickham Community Care Mainly transport and shopping, prescription collection, lunch club, OPAL.

For more information Vicki Pawlyn 01329 832194, Sue Leatham 01329 834925

For more details contact the Good Neighbours Support Service

Forums

Winchester and District Carers Forum The Forum provides a support network for carers and promotes action to fill gaps in services. The Forum meets once a month and welcomes new members and enquiries.

For more information telephone Janet 01489 893338 Email [email protected]

Winchester Over 55’s Forum The Forum aims to maintain and improve the well-being of all individuals aged 55 and over in Winchester and its District. It aims to listen to and respond to issues that affect older people. It also responds to local consultations on matters that affect older people and provides feedback on policies and procedures that affect older people. The Forum meets monthly and welcomes new members and enquiries. It is currently planning a program of activities including a range of information events and social activities.

For more information telephone 01962 848037 (this is a answer phone service please leave your query and contact details) or write to the forum c/o WACA, 68 St Georges Street, Winchester S023 8AH Also look out for posters and promotional information about local events.

Support Groups

(E) Age Concern (Hampshire) Age Concern Hampshire runs Pre-retirement Seminars four times per year with an established customer base of local and, locally based, national employers. An Annual Golf Challenge (involving many of the golf clubs in the County), A Writers’ Competition, Activities Days, a UK online Computer Centre at Winnall Community Centre. Foot Health Clinic - The Foot Health Service has been established by Age Concern Hampshire to provide older people (who do not meet the criteria for free N.H.S. Chiropody Services) with a choice of where they purchase their foot health care. It is non-profit making, but charges a small fee to cover service costs. This is provided at Friarsgate Medical Centre, Winchester on Mondays.

For more information and to book a place contact Age Concern Hampshire on 01329 842481

(E).Alzheimer’s Society Support Group Winchester Local activities held at Littleton Memorial Hall, The Hallway, Littleton

Monday Club A club for people with dementia and their carers to attend. Clients with dementia are invited to take part in organised therapeutic activities while carers may use another area of the venue to chat and support one another. Outings Regular outings to local places of interest including museums, gardens, theatre and boat trips. Outreach Lunch Club An Outreach Lunch Club is run on the first Tuesday of each month for former carers and those who require less support. This is a chance for people to meet and catch up in a warm and friendly environment. Come and enjoy a delicious sandwich lunch. Support Group Lunch Club The Alzheimers Society also runs a Support Group Lunch Club on the third Tuesday of each month for carers and those with dementia. Offering a chance to share experiences, offer advice or just chat! Refreshments and sandwiches are provided. Help with transport if required is available.

For more information Telephone 01962 865585 Email [email protected] Website http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/custom_scripts/branch.php?branch=true&branch Code=14173

(E) Colebrook Club for Blind & Partially Sighted The Club holds a monthly meeting (1st Monday of every month) in central Winchester, for people with significant sight loss, generally with a speaker. It also has occasional outings. Provides guidance on obtaining assistance relevant to problem.

Annual membership Fee - Currently £20. Please enquire re membership.

For more information telephone: 01962 889359 Email: [email protected]

(E).Hard Of Hearing Club (Winchester & District) 8 Sunnydown Road Olivers Battery, SO22 4LD Providing social afternoons, coach outings etc. for members. The group meets fortnightly. The venue has disabled toilets and a hearing loop. Charges: £1 per annum

For more information telephone: 01962 865584

Open Sight Provides a wide range of services for visually impaired people living in the County, it offers support and advice and runs several local social clubs. The Club covering the Winchester area is based in Eastleigh

For more information contact Email: [email protected] 25 Church Road Bishopstoke Eastleigh SO50 6BL

(E). The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in Hampshire:

Winchester and Andover Care Support Group The Group meets every Monday 12.30pm - 2pm to network with other carers, listen to a speaker and have a buffet lunch. Winchester Mental Health Carers Group The Group meets on the first Monday of the month between 7.15pm and 8.45pm.

Both groups meet at the Friends Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester.

For more information contact Winchester and Andover Carer Centre, 68 St Georges Street, Winchester SO23 8AH. Telephone 01962 842034 http://www.carercentre.co.uk/

Other Advice and Support

Winchester Citizens Advice The Winchester CAB is an independent service providing free, confidential, impartial advice on a wide range of subjects to everybody.

For more information telephone 01962 848000 Website: www.winchestercab.org.uk The Winchester Centre 68 St Georges Street Winchester SO23 8AH

Community Innovations Team (Winchester) The Community Innovations service is here to help older people to maintain their independence by providing support, advice and guidance to older people who are not currently in crisis but beginning to experience difficulties.

The multi agency team is made up of staff who have knowledge and expertise in health, social care and the voluntary services.

For more information and to contact the Winchester team telephone 01962 832047 or Website http://www3.hants.gov.uk/adult- services/aboutas/structure/community-innovations/community-innovations- how.htm

Older People's Area Link (OPAL) A free advice service provided by Hampshire Age Concern providing details of local information and services.

For more information contact (free phone) 0800 328 7154 and ask for OPAL http://www.ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/OPAL.htm

Not Forgotten Association Assists ex-service disabled men and women. The Association provides TV sets for those whose mobility is restricted or who are housebound, TV licenses where there is financial hardship, concerts in ex- service residential and nursing homes, outings, individual respite holidays (with carers if required) and group holidays. They can only assist ex-service personnel who are war pensioners or who are currently suffering from some form of ill-health.

For more information Telephone: 020 7730 2400/3660 Website: http://www.nfassociation.org/

Other Activities Not Group Based

Carers Active Listening Line run by Carers Together The project provides support to relatives, friends or neighbours who are looking after or concerned about another person. People can share their concerns, link to other carers, find out what is available to support them, help them to find out where to find support and find out about the Hampshire Carers Network. http://www.carerstogether.org.uk/network.php

For more information telephone 08000 3 23456

Winchester Bereavement Support Winchester Bereavement Support offers a support service to bereaved people in Winchester and the surrounding area. 44 Compton Way Winchester, Hampshire SO22 4HW 01962 863626

For more information visit www.winchesterbereavementsupport.org.uk

Chat to a Friend Chat to a friend service provided by Carers Together is open 365 days a year from 9am until 11pm. The service provides opportunity for callers to chat regularly with people who have similar interests or concerns. All calls are free. The ‘Chat to a Friend’ telephone number is 08000 323456.

(E) The Trinity Womens Centre Offering support to a wide range women who are vulnerable (this can mean many things including social, emotional and financial). Please contact the Centre for advice. They do not offer drop in sessions.

Small sized groups Mondays : Exercise time 1.30pm - 3pm Art Session 2.00pm - 4pm Tuesday : Computers 2.30pm - 4.30pm Wednesdays: Cookery 1.30pm - 4.00pm

For more information contact Bradbury House, Durngate Place, Winchester Telephone 01962 828632 Email: [email protected] http://www.trinitywinchester.org.uk/html/__learning.html

Practical Support and Advice

Pets

Cinnamon Trust Provides support and assistance to dog owners who because of ill health etc. are in need of support with walking dogs etc.

For more information telephone 01736 757900 (www.cinnamon.org.uk)

Gardening

The Beneficial Garden Maintenance Social Enterprise service Offers garden maintenance work. Services include:- general garden maintenance, weeding, lawn care, hedge trimming. and planting. Suppliers of plants for planters and hanging baskets.

For more information telephone 02392733822, website http://www.beneficial.org.uk/garden.html

The Shaw Trust Hampshire Gardening Service Over 60s Gardening Support Service is a year-round gardening support service, with up to six visits per year, each visit lasting up to four hours. One- off visits can also be arranged.

For more information telephone 0845 6044 643 Email: [email protected] website http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/hampshire_gardening_service

Minor DIY Jobs

Handyman service The Home Improvement Agency provides a low cost handyman service aimed at older and disabled residents. They cover minor jobs such as replacing taps, fixing leaks, putting up shelves, installing locks etc. They make a small charge of £10 per hour (plus vat). The local branch works out of Southampton.

For more information visit the website http://www.intouchsupport.co.uk/document_1.aspx?id=11:34461&id=12:3437 2 or contact: Stephanie Sherred – Administrator telephone 023 8046 2444 email [email protected] (Office open Mon to Friday 9am-5pm)

Health

Message in a Bottle A device devised by the Lions to help emergency services have vital information about a person’s personal and medical details consisting of a small, easily recognisable plastic container with a green cross on it. This is widely used and supported by Ambulance, Police, Fire and Health Professionals. It can be obtained for free from Health Centres and Chemists. If you have difficulties in obtaining a message in a bottle please contact your local Lions Club telephone 0845 833 9502.

The Red Cross Medical Equipment Loan scheme provides help in times of crisis to give short term support which includes the loan of medical equipment. They also sell equipment if people prefer to purchase. Equipment includes walking frames, sticks, commodes, wheelchairs, specialised crockery, feeding utensils, and gardening equipment for people with disabilities.

For more information telephone 01962 891660 http://www.redcross.org.uk/Where-we-work/In-the-UK/South-Eastern- England/Hampshire-Isle-of-Wight-and-Surrey

Transport

Dial a Ride The service is a door to door bookable service operating on weekdays (up to 8 days in advance) designed to transport individuals and their carers to a range of destinations in Winchester. It is most useful to people with mobility issues or sensory impairment who find it problematic to use ordinary passenger transport. Users do not need to be registered disabled to use the service.

For more information contact Jackie or Rachel 01962 852602 http://www.waca.org.uk/html/transport.html

INTRODUCTION TO WINCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY ACTION

Winchester Area Community Action (WACA) is the Council for Voluntary Service supporting voluntary and community activity right across the Winchester district. WACA exists to:

- Provide information and support for voluntary and community groups.

- Promote networking and liaison among voluntary groups and with statutory agencies.

- Develop services to meet community needs. - Represent the voice of the community, the voluntary sector and service users. - WACA gives local organisations a co-ordinated voice and involves them in consultation and policy making.

WACA provides the following support services and facilities: Payroll services and accountancy / book-keeping advice

Photocopying, open access computers and other office equipment

Contact and Company details for WACA: The Winchester Centre, 68 St Georges Street Winchester SO23 8AH Telephone: 01962 842293, Fax: 01962 848029 E- mail: [email protected], Website: www.waca.org.uk

Registered Charity Number 1044945 A Limited Company Registered in England and Wales Registered Number 2960439

PROJECTS / SERVICES MANAGED BY WACA

Advocacy Project Supports disadvantaged individuals and trains volunteers

Alice Webb - Advocacy Manager (01962) 848023 Marie Dyke - Mental Health Advocate (01962) 848009 Amy- Beth Carter-Dalgleish - Advocacy Worker Learning (01962) 848032 Disabilities Mike Robinson - Learning Disability Advocate (01962) 848032

Community Innovations Assists voluntary groups in developing support and services for older people

Jacquie Rolls (01962) 848012 Community Innovations Development Worker

Development Support Provides a wide range of advice, support & information to voluntary/community groups

Melissa Fletcher - Development Support Officer (01962) 848019

Out of Schools Childcare Development Assists the development of out of school childcare initiatives

Elaine Rolfe (01962) 848014 Out of Schools Childcare Development Worker

Rape & Sexual Abuse Counselling - Helpline and counselling services. Provides support and trains volunteers

Gary Stubbington - RASAC Manager (01962) 848018

Transport Services Enables access to shops, facilities and attractions for mobility impaired people

Jackie Lea - Community Transport & Dial-a-Ride (01962) 852602 Roger Harris - Shopmobility & Bikeabout (01962) 842626

Volunteer Centre Winchester Opens doors to volunteering and promotes good practice

Sue Heath-Caldwell & David Bradshaw (01962) 848030

Joint Managers

WACA Learning - Identifies and delivers training opportunities

Vanessa Kitt - Central Services Officer (01962) 843450

Mental Health Befriending 07900 374374 Bruce White - Project Worker 66 Diversity Outreach

Anna Potten - Diversity Outreach Worker 07500 957565

The Over 55s Directory was produced February 2011 by

Winchester Area Community Action 68 St. Georges Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 8AH

01962 842293

Email [email protected] Website waca.org.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this leaflet is correct at the time of publication. Please contact us if you wish to make any inclusions or / and amendments.