WHAT'S ON LOCALLY - ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE - December 2019 TITLE ACTIVITY LOCATION DAY TIME Tel No. WEBSITE/CONTACT Activities with Parent and Toddler Staffs Moorlands Leisure Centres Timetable on line leisurecentre.com your child: Swimming Biddulph Valley 01782 515005 Brough Park 01538 373603 South Moorlands 01538 753883 Explorer Soft Play Haregate Community Centre Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am 01538 398378 www.haregate.co.uk Baby Bounce & Rhyme Leek Library (The Elby library Club) Monday 11am & 2pm (Grandparents welcome) Leek library (The Elby Library Club) Thursdays 2pm (Grandparents welcome) Musical Tot Time Leek Library (The Elby Library Club) Friday 11am (Grandparents welcome) Leek Library Craft Club Leek Library Saturday 10.45-11.45am (age 3 and over with a grown up - just drop in) Leek Library Lego Club - age 4 and over - Every other Monday - ring for date and time 01538 332061 Seedlings' St Luke's Church Centre Thursdays 10am-11.30am 01538 373306 Trinity Toddlers Trinity Church Friday 10am-11.30am 01538 398483 Age Concern UK: Staffordshire Providing Information and Advice, Day Opportunities, Care & Help at Home and Befriending More information can be found on the website: www.ageuk.org.uk/staffordshire/our services Art: Cheddleton Painting Group Cheddleton Community centre Tuesdays 10 - 12pm Information attached Not Quite Beginners Townley Hall, Macclesfield Thursdays 10am-12pm www.wilmslowguild.org Bowls: Bowls (1) - U3A Brough Park Monday 10am-12pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bowls (2) - U3A Brough Park Friday 10am-12pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bowls (3) - U3A Brough Park Weds 12pm1.45pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bowls (4) Brough Park Friday 1pm - 2.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bowling club Leek park leeksports.co.uk/leek Bowling Cake Icing: Cake Icing - Haregate Community Centre Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm 01538 398378 www.haregate.co.uk Card and Board Games Group Leek Library Weds 1pm - 3.30pm 01538 332061 Games: Bridge - (1) Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 11.30am-1.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bridge - (2) Watson Centre Thursdays 2pm - 4pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Bridge Wilmslow Guild www.wilmslowguild.org Scrabble - U3A Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. Friday 1.30pm-3pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Scrabble - U3A Norton House, Fynney St. Monday 6.30pm-8pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Cribbage - U3A Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. Weds 2pm-4.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Carers: (Do You Leek Carers Group - Carers Hub Club - Daisy Haye Retirement Village, Ball Haye Green ST13 6BW T: 03301231937 www.thecarershub.co.uk look after a Further details are attached Twitter @thecarershub family member Facebook The Carers Hub or friend?): North Staffs Carers Association Carers Centre, 1 Duke Street, Fenton, Stoke on Trent ST4 3NR
Compiled and Produced by the Patient Participation Group at the Moorland Medical Centre Page 1 of 7 Carers: (Cont'd) (includes Young Carers) Carers Support and Advice and a range of activities 01782 793100 www.carersfirst.com A full list of What's on in December 2019 is attached [email protected] Weekly Cooking Club Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm (all cooking abilities welcome) 01782 793100 Walking Group : Meet at the Carers Centre Saturdays 9.00am -12.pm 01782 793100 (for more information)
Colleges of Stoke on Trent College - The Princes's Trust Team for people 16-25 01782 603790 www.stokecollege.ac.uk Educ/Training: Employability and Self Development Courses for 16 to 25 year olds Further Events:- View at https://allevents.in/org/princes-trust-staffordshire/14324988 Stoke on Trent College Enrol on-line or call in. Information on the website 01782 208208 www.stokecollege.ac.uk (Late enrolments:) https://www.stokecoll.ac.uk/event/enrolment-for-september-2019/ Open Evenings: Cauldon and Burslem Campuses, 5pm to 7.30pm. Weds: 6th Nov 2019, 12th Feb 2020, 11th March 2020, 6th May 2020 Open Day: Cauldon Campus only, Saturday 27th June, 2020 10am to 2pm Macclesfield College Information on the website 01625 410000 www.macclesfield.ac.uk (Late enrolments:) Contact the 'Learner Experience Team' Twitter @MaccCollegeNews Buxton & Leek College - Leek and Buxton Campuses Tel: 08000740099 www.blc.ac.uk Open Days: 7th March 2020 Twitter @BuxtonLeek 16th May 2020 www.blc.ac.uk/our-events/ Computing : Computing Skills Norton House Thursdays 2pm - 3.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Crafts: Patchwork & quilting (1) Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 1.45pm-3.45pm www.3uasites.org.uk/leek Patchwork & quilting (2) Norton House, Fynney St. Monday 2pm - 4pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Crochet & knittting Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 2pm-4pm www.3uasites.org.uk/leek (Craft, Crochet & Knit) Leek Library (Knit and Natter) Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm - just drop in Embroidery Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St Tuesdays 10.30-12.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Needlecraft Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. Wednesday 9.15-11.15am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Beadwork Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. Wednesday 11.15-1.15pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Glass Engraving Cheddleton Tuesdays 2pm-4pm 01538 360367 www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Card making Norton House, Fynney St. Friday 12.45-2.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Cross stitch Norton House, Fynney St. Thursdays 2pm -2.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Create texture in felt Townley Hall, Macclesfield Saturday 10am-4pm www.wilmslowguild.org Craft Workshop Bibelot' 2 Sheep Market, Leek full day - enquiries to:- 01538 388764 https://bibelot.co.uk Craft Workshop Cabbage Rose' 1 Stockwell St, Leek held at Foxlowe Art Centre 01538 529522 [email protected] Leek & District Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers - Bradnop Village Hall- 2nd Sat of month https://www.wsd.org.uk>guilds/leek-district/ Creative Creative Writing Leek Library - every other Friday from 7th December - 10.am 01538 332064 writing: Creative Writing Norton House, Fynney St. Weds 9.30-11.30am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek
Compiled and Produced by the Patient Participation Group at the Moorland Medical Centre Page 2 of 7 Your writing power Townley Hall, Macclesfield Sat&Sun 10am-5pm www.wilmslowguild.org Cycling: Leek Cyclists Club www.leekcyclistsclub.co.uk Peak district Mountain Bike Club email: [email protected] Dancing: Line dancing All Saints: Monday 10am-11.30am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Weds 9.30-10.30am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Weds 11am-1pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek All Saints from 15th July Monday 7pm-9pm Folk Dancing All Saints Friday 10am-12pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Morris dancing Further information on:- www,leekmorris.com Sequence Dancing St Paul's Tuesdays 2pm-4pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Dementia Organised by Trinity Church and the Abbey Court Care Home on alternate Thursdays from 9th May at Trinity Church Friendly Café: Further details are attached or can be found as follows: Abbey Court Care Home: 01538 386523 www.knightscare.com Trinity Church: 01538 398483 www.trinitychurchleekurc.org.uk Entertainment: Leek Comedy Club Foxlowe Arts Centre 1st Thurs in the month 01538 386112 (tickets on door or on line) Leek Musical Theatre Company Newsletter from Ian W (Chairman) Tel: 01538383233www.leekmusicaltheatre.com Family History: Using Computers/internet Macclesfield Heritage centre Thursdays 1pm-3pm www.wilmslowguild.org Family History Group Leek Library - every other Friday from 7th December 2018 - 1.00pm 01538 332064 Fitness and Zumba Brough Park 01538 373603 Easy Exercise: Yoga Salisbury St. Leek Weds 6pm-7.30pm Yoga Cheddleton Community centre Thursdays 7pm-8pm Move it or lose it Congleton Leisure centre Weds 12.30-1.30pm 01260 387717 Age UK Keep Fit Class 83-85 Trinity St, SoT, ST1 5NA Mon-Fri 9am-4pm 01782 286209 Mon-Thurs 9.30-1pm 01782 286209 Aquafit Brough Park Leisure Centre Tuesdays 11.00am www.leisurecentre.com Swimming group class Brough Park Leisure Centre Mon- Sun 01538 373603 Exercise to Music-Over 50's Mossley Village Hall, Congleton Friday 12.30-1.30pm www.wilmslowguild.org (free classes) Townley Hall, Macclesfield Tuesdays 12pm-1pm www.wilmslowguild.org Pilates Townley Hall, Macclesfield Friday 11am-12pm www.wilmslowguild.org Active Lifestyle for the over 50's - Services available across Staffordshire. Phone: 03330 050095 Email: eh.staffs.nhs.net Online: www.everyonehealth.co.uk/staffordshire Tai Chi Qigong sessions Chinese Exercise sessions - contact Catherine Jaroszek (0)7951120178 [email protected] June Brammar re Rheumatology 01782 673728 [email protected] Flower Groups: Flower Arranging Rudyard Methodist Chapel 1st Thurs of month 7pm Tel:07518074185 Leek Floral Art Society St Edwards Junior School, ST13 8DN 2nd Weds of month https://floralartsociety.co.uk
Compiled and Produced by the Patient Participation Group at the Moorland Medical Centre Page 3 of 7 Gardening: Gardening Group Norton House, Fynney St. Mon 9.30-10.45am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Grow it, Eat it! Haregate Community Centre 3rd Tues in month Onecote Bloomers Gardening Club at Onecote Village Hall 3rd Tues in the month 7.30pm Contact Richard Seaby 01538 304238 (full programme of events February to December 2019) Learn a French Circle Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 9.30-11am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek language: Latin Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 9.30-11am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek German Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 11.15-12.45pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Beginners Spanish Norton House, Fynney St. Tuesdays 12.30-2pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Latin for Beginners Norton House, Fynney St. Weds 9.30-11am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Spanish (2) Norton House, Fynney St. Weds 11.30-1pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Spanish (3) Norton House, Fynney St. Weds 1.30-3pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Spanish (1) Norton House, Fynney St. Thursdays 9.30-11am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Latin & Classical Greek Norton House, Fynney St. Friday 9.30-11.45am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Italian (2) Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. Thursdays 11.30-1.30pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek French Beginners Townley Hall, Macclesfield Monday 1pm-2.30pm www.wilmslowguild.org Italian (1) Townley Hall, Macclesfield Tuesdays 2pm-3.30pm www.wilmslowguild.org Lymphoedema Staffordshire Lymphoedema Information Management, Buddying and Support (S.L.I.M.B.S) (0)7752304636 www.slimbs.org Support: (Quaker Meeting House, Miller Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, ST5 1QJ) Last Tuesday of the month 10.30am to 12.30am List of meetings and events for 2019 attached Men's Sheds: Gateway SHED Foxlowe Arts Centre, Leek ST13 6AD - Contact - Peter: 07773 464626 (For Men & women of all abilities) Jo: 07423 471018 Mental Health Rethink Mental Illness - North Staffs MH Social Inclusion and Recovery service (Moorlands) 01538 387111 www.rethink.org Advice and Rethink Mental Health Advice Drop ins -at Haregate Centre wkly Monday 1pm-3pm 01538 387111 www.facebook.com/RethinkCharity Support: Rethink Community Support - John Hall Garden, Fowlchurch St, Leek ST13 6AT 01538 387111 [email protected] (Rethink) Monday to Friday 9.00am to 4.30pm To help someone you know - "Be in Your Mate's Corner" www.rethink.org/wethink Rethink Additional Housing Management services - for more info on supported housing Tel: 01538 399950 or:- 01538 754246 Modelling: Railway modelling Watson Centre, 17 Southbank St. 2pm - 4pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Music: Guitar (U3A) Norton House Thursdays 9.30am to 11am www,u3asites.org,uk/leek Learning/Playing Poetry/Literature Poetry/Literature & Writing Wilmslow Guild www.wilmslowguild.org Reading: Reading For Pleasure Norton House, Fynney St. Friday 1.15pm-3.15pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Play Reading Group Leek library - weekly group For more details: Phone: 01538 3320764 [email protected]
Compiled and Produced by the Patient Participation Group at the Moorland Medical Centre Page 4 of 7 Running: Running up to 5k Brough Park Running Club Saturday From 9am www.broughparkrunning club.co.uk Brough Park Running Club Wednesday Evening Facebook: Brough Park Running Club Park Run Brough Park Saturday morning Leek Run Fit for over 18's Facebook: Leekrunfit Cheadle Runnng Club Moorlands Leisure Centre Weds 6.30pm https://cheadlerunning club.com Sunday 9am Singing Singing Norton House, Fynney St. Monday 11.30am-1pm and Choirs: Singing (U3A) Trinity Church Tuesdays 2pm-4pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Singing For Fun (U3A) Norton House Wednesdays 11.30am to 1pm www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Phoenix Singers - Leek Endon (see website) Monday evening 01782 503343 www.phoenixsingersleek.co.uk Social groups: Lets go out Leek various events and socials locally see the website www.meetup.com Sport: A list of Sports Clubs is at the end of this list. Talks/discussions: Varied range of topics Wilmslow Guild www.wilmslowguild.org Transport: Community Mini bus Support Staffordshire 01538 381356 U3A: Poster attached www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Volunteering: Voluntary Car Scheme and Support Staffordshire 01538 381356 Contact individual Charity Shops. Staffordshire Safer Neighbourhood Panels & other volunteering opportunities www.staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/volunteering/neighbourhood-panel Email: [email protected] 01785 232246 Walking: Walking Group Brough Park (6 miles or so) Weds 9.30am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Walking Group Brough Park (various lengths) Thursdays 9.30am www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Strollers Brough Park (3 miles or so) Weds 10.30am - every other week www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Staffordshire Moorlands Walking For Health (Ramblers Assoc/Macmillan) Brough Park and Cheadle 01538 269130 https://walkingforhealth.org.uk Walking Sports - Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball and Rugby for over 50's https://walkingsports.com Self guided walks -download a map and guide for 15 walks in the Staffordshire Moorlands. www.staffordshire.gov.uk (printed versions of the leaflets available at Leek Tourist Centre & Biddulph/CheadleCouncil Offices) Attached is the latest 'Let's Get Walking Leaflet' produced by the Park Medical Centre Patient Participation Group The W.I.: Active Womens' Institutes locally with range of age groups https://www.thewi.org.uk Queens of the Moorlands WI (QMWI) Based in Leek. A copy of the visitors information sheet and programme for 2019 is attached Wellbeing: Weekly Wellbeing meetings for Adults in Distress: Foxlowe Arts Centre Tues: 1.00pm-3.00pm 01782 411433 or Tel: 01782 413101 Biddulph Primary Care Centre Mon: 1.30pm-3.30pm [email protected] Cheadle Community Fire Station Mon: 10am-12.00pm www.changes.org.uk Mutual support for 11 to 18's weekly support groups in high schools. 6th form & training centres & community venues www.changesyp.org.uk Wellbeing Workshops, training and volunteering opportunities for young adults 01782 413355 [email protected] See also 'Rethink Mental Health' for Advice and Support - Information above.
Compiled and Produced by the Patient Participation Group at the Moorland Medical Centre Page 5 of 7 Sports : Abbey View Tennis Club abbeyviewtennisclub.org.uk Ashcombe Park Cricket Club ashcombepark.play-cricket.com Bagnall Cricket Club www.bagnallcc.com Ball Haye Green Football Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/ballhaygreen Calton Moor Flying Club www.caltonmoorflyers.co.uk Endon Cricket Club endon.play-cricket.com Endon Tennis Club leeksports.co.uk/endontennis Leek Amateur swimming Club www.leekasc.co.uk Leek Archery Club leekarcheryclub.co.uk Leek Bowling Club leeksports.co.uk/leekbowling Leek Cricket Club leekcc.co.uk Leek CSOB Football Club leekcsob.webs.com Leek Cyclists Club leekcyclistsclub.co.uk Leek Fencing Club fourofclubs.weebly.com/leek.html Leek Golf Club leekgolfclub.co.uk Leek Hockey Club leekhockeyclub.co.uk Leek Kempo Ju Jitsu leekkempojujitsu.co.uk Leek Nomads Badminton Club leeksports.co.uk/nomads Leek Rugby Club leekrufc.co.uk Leek Shooting Centre leekshooting.co.uk Leek Town Football Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/leektown North Staffs Junior Football League (Lads and Dads) leeksports.co.uk/football North Staffs Sailing Club northstaffssailingclub.co.uk North Staffs Shooting Club northstaffsshootingclub.co.uk North Staffs Rowing Club nsrc.org.uk Puma/New Century Taekwon-do Club nctkd.co.uk Rudyard Lake Sailing Club rudyardlakesc.org.uk Rudyard Lake Sailability rudyardsailability.co.uk Sheen Tug of War Club leeksports.co.uk/sheen Staffs Boating Club www.stokeboatclub.co.uk Staffs Moorlands Athletics Club www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk Tennis Thursdays 10am - 12pm Leek Tennis Club www.u3asites.org.uk/leek Waterhouses Tennis Club leeksports.co.uk/waterhouses Walking Sports - Basketball, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball and Rugby for over 50's https://walkingsports.com Westwood Golf Club westwoodgolfclubleek.co.uk
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3rd Tuesday of the month
We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10:00 until 12:00. Each month we have different speakers or activities. Join us for a friendly chat and a cup of coffee / tea. We offer support and advice for you as a carer. All carers are very welcome to bring their cared for along to our groups.
Who to contact Contact Name Leek Carers Group Telephone 0330 123 1937 E-mail [email protected] Website The Carers Hub Twitter @thecarershub Facebook The Carers Hub Notes We are part of the Carers Hub which aims to improve the lives of carers of all ages through support, advice, information and training.
Where to go Address Daisy Haye Retirement Village Ball Haye Green Leek Staffordshire Postcode ST13 6BW Get Directions (This link opens in a new tab)
Time / Date Details When is it on 3rd Tuesday of the month Session Information 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Other Details Related links Carers Hub Club List
What’s On in December 2019 at the Carers Centre, 1 Duke Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3NR
PLEASE NOTE Carers Centre will be closed on Friday 20th December 2019
Carers Centre will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from 24th December 2019 at 4.00 pm and re-open on 2nd January 2020
WEEKLY
Mon 2nd/9th/16th/23rd Carers Support Group 10.00am - 12.00pm Tue 3rd/10th/17th Eat Together/ Cook Together 10.30am - 12.30pm Wed 4th/11th/18th Photography Club 10.00am - 12.00pm Thu 5th/12th/19th Arts, Crafts & Needlework Group 10.00am - 12.00pm Thu 5th/12th/19th Emotional Wellbeing Group 13.30pm - 3.00pm Fri 6th/13th Relaxation Yoga – All welcome 6.00pm – 7.00pm (There is a charge for Yoga – Concessional Rate for Carers) FORTNIGHTLY
Tue 3rd/17th New Horizons Cancer Survivors Group 1.00pm - 3.00pm Tue 10th Dementia Group “Amazing Memories” 2.00pm - 3.30pm Tue 3rd/17th “All Can Sing Group” 10.30am - 12.00pm
MONTHLY
Tue 10th Lifeworks/Pegis Parent Carers Drop In 12.30pm - 2.30pm Thu 12th Parkinsons Support Group 1.30pm - 3.00pm
WHAT’S NEW
Sat 7th Walking Group For Carers 9am - 12pm 4th/13th Therapies for Carers Appointment Only
If you would like to receive a copy of our monthly What’s On please email [email protected] Any information you share with us will be kept safe and secure and processed in line with our privacy policy. This can be seen on our website www.carersfirst.com or you can request a copy from us by calling NSC on 01782 793100
Walking for Health (www.walkingforhealth.org.uk) Meets at the car park at The Boat Inn, Basford Bridge Lane, Cheddleton, Nr Leek, ST13 7EQ each Monday at 1.45 for a 2.00 pm start (excluding Bank Holidays). Walks last from 60 to 90 minutes. On the first Monday in the month there is also a short walk lasting from 10 to 30 minutes. Leek U3A (https://u3asites.org.uk/leek/page/14556) All walks meet at Brough Park Leisure Centre overspill car park on Thursdays for a 9.30 prompt start. A printed programme is produced every 4 months. Medium walks – 6 miles or so, Longer walks – 8 to 11 miles.
The District and County Council (www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk and www.staffordshire.gov.uk)
Both these organisations have self guided walks which are a fantastic way Park Medical Centre to explore the local countryside. A series of country trails and promoted routes are available to encourage use of the path network, which can be Patient Participation Group downloaded from the County Council website. Maps and a guide covering walks in the Moorlands area are available from the District Council website. Printed versions of the leaflets are available for a small charge from Leek Tourist Information Centre or the Council Offices in Biddulph and Cheadle.
Walkinginstaffs.co.uk/leekphp
A Website where you can download many walks around Leek and surrounding areas, walks range from 1 mile to 9 miles in length. www.walkswithwheelchairs.com and www.walkswithbuggies.com
Websites which show accessible walks in the United Kingdom (including local walks) for wheelchair users and for parents with children in buggies. You can view maps and get route directions on both of these sites. LET'S GET WALKING
The easiest way to walk more is to make walking a habit. Doing Walking is simple, it's free and is one of the easiest ways to things such as : get more active, lose weight, become healthier and make walking part or all of your journey to work; friends. walking to the shops instead of using the car or catching a It is an underrated form of exercise, and is ideal for people of bus; all ages and fitness levels who want to be more active. using the stairs instead of the lift or escalator; Regular walking has been shown to reduce the risk of many walking the children to school instead of using the car; chronic illnesses e.g. heart disease, type 2 diabetes, asthma, doing a regular walk with friends or family; stroke and some cancers and can also help to reduce blood Join a walking group pressure. Walking can also help you to loose weight, it can strengthen Walking in a group is a great way to start, you can make new bones and muscles and improve and lighten your mood friends and being with others can also help you to stay motivated
You don't have to walk for hours or miles. A brisk daily walk of There are lots of walking groups in or close to Leek. Some of about 10 minutes has lots of health benefits. The NHS Website these are listed below and overleaf, also there are many websites states that this will count towards the recommended 150 where you can download walks for free, a few of these are listed minutes per week of exercise for adults. too. You can vary your routes i.e. parks, public footpaths, tow-paths, street walking and you can listen to music to take your mind off Leek Ramblers (www.leekramblers.org.uk) the effort. Music can also help you to get into a rhythm, which Have a varied programme of walks each Sunday led by a Group in turn will help you to walk faster. Member - some quite leisurely, others a bit more challenging. The You don't need special shoes etc., Wear shoes or trainers that Ramblers meet at 9.30 am. at Vicarage Road Car Park in Leek are comfortable, give good support and don't cause blisters. ST13 6AS. The walks are usually leisurely/moderate walks of 6- However, if you are going for longer walks regularly it may be 8 miles. The first and third Sunday of each month include a best to invest in some specialist walking shoes. longer, more challenging walk of 9-12 miles. During the summer months the Ramblers hold a programme of short evening walks.
QMWI meetings 2019
January 10th – Ceri Bridge-Harrington – a fun evening of Art with our own Ceri
th February 14 – Derek Hilyer – the charity boat Beatrice
March 14th – Glynis Myles – Makaton sign language
April 11th – Kevin Reynolds - ‘Dispelling the myths: an introduction to bats’
May 9th – AGM + silent auction
June 13th – Archery – ‘Have a Go’ session at Leek Archery Club’s indoor facility in Shoobridge St (pre-booking required)
July 11th – Alison Benson - Willow weaving and making a bird feeder
August 8th – no speaker – a social evening, venue to be decided
September 12th – Val Alcock and Frances Johnson – ‘Singing for the brain’
Tuesday 8th October – to be held at Lorna Knight’s Sewing Academy, Bradnop (pre-booking required)
November 14th – a Quiz – Dave McNeaney
December 12th – Christmas party
All meetings, other than the October meeting, will be held on Thursday evenings (doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start) and, unless stated otherwise, will be held at the Community Fire Station in Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6LQ.
The Queens of the Moorlands WI
Visitor Information
Dear Visitor,
We’d just like to take this opportunity to say “Hello” and welcome you to the Queens of the Moorlands Women’s Institute. Thanks for taking the time to find out more about us.
Our group was founded in 2012 – with the hope and intention of inspiring a new generation of women to join in with an almost century old tradition – by offering a more modern, informal approach to the WI – and the opportunity to learn about so things you thought you never would (!) – and meet some lovely new people. We hope that we are on the way to achieving this – but we are continually evolving and learning about the national WI, its vision, its force of nature (for it really does have some clout!) – and what we can do together.
We meet in the Community Room of the Leek Fire Station, Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6LQ – on the second Thursday of every month. Members arrive from 7pm onwards for a 7:30pm start and meetings generally last until around 9:30pm. We have coffee/tea and cake/biscuits (and time for a chat) on arrival. The main part of the meeting involves a speaker or an activity that we can all try our hand at. We conclude with a few WI updates.
This year’s programme is attached – and as you can see, we have covered an eclectic range of topics and subjects – so there is always something for everyone. What we have found is that it’s usually the nights that you don’t really think you have an interest in that can be the most enjoyable! After all – its always good to learn new things! We involve all our members in pulling together ideas for the monthly meetings - but our committee members do all the booking and sorting out the finer details.
Every month we have a raffle – tickets cost £1, with a prize (or prizes!) donated on a rota basis by a member. All proceeds raised go into our funds to pay for the speakers and refreshments.
We also have an additional Craft group that meets elsewhere on the third Thursday of each month. Members just turn up with their knitting, crocheting – or simply for a chat and tea/wine.
The annual subscription fee for the Queens of the Moorlands WI is set at the national level – and for 2019 it is £42.00 (there are pro-rata lower fees for new members who join in quarters 2, 3 and 4). However, we think that its important that you get to know us and so we are happy for you to visit for up to three times to make a decision on whether or not you wish to join. Your first meeting is free – then for months 2 and 3 a donation of £3 per visit would be appreciated, to help us cover the cost of the speakers or any materials that we use. As part of your membership, you will also receive the national WI Life magazine 8 times per year and also access to the MyWI section of the national WI website. You also receive information on events, organized at both the national level and by the Staffordshire Federation of WI’s, that you may wish to attend.
We use email and social media to help us keep in touch with our members. We have our own Facebook page (which lists our upcoming meetings) as well as a members-only Facebook group. We are also on Instagram.
In the meantime, on behalf of us all at QMWI, we hope that you enjoy(ed) your first meeting - please ask us anything we may have missed – and we look forward to seeing you again!
7:00 pm onwards for 7.30 pm start, 2nd Thursday of each month Leek Fire Station, Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6LQ Email [email protected] Facebook Page facebook.com/qotm.leek Instagram instagram.com/queens_of_the_moorland_leek_wi