Local Community Directory January 2016
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Local Community Directory January 2016 Have a look through the attached pages and find what interests you. Then take a bold step and make contact! The attached pages list many of the clubs, facilities, befriending and community groups, organisations, activities, charities, and social enterprises that are based in - or work within the main areas covered by our Baslow Health Centre. It has been compiled from Parish magazines, The Derbyshire Community Directory and other sources. The Directory is alphabetic and covers Baslow, Curbar Calver and Froggatt, Great Longstone, Bakewell and District, Derbyshire. If any information needs to be changed, or if you have a new service or club that you would like to have included in the Directory please email [email protected] The Local community directory has been compiled by the Baslow Health Centre Patient Participation Group with the aim of helping people to join in with their local community. Every patient of the surgery can register to be a member of the PPG; all you have to do is contact the Membership Secretary, Keith Maslen [email protected] T. 01246 582274 If you do not find what you are looking for here try the Derbyshire Community Directory, it has a terrific online resource that lists and describes thousands of voluntary groups, social enterprises/clubs etc. in Derbyshire. The site has a great free text function that enables you to search for particular areas, needs and interests that you might have. The directory is full of information and cannot be easily replicated in print so give it a try www.communitydirectoryderbyshire.org.uk Baslow Description/Purpose Web contact Phone contact Baslow & District Luncheon The aim of our club is to help members socialise, have a good [email protected] 01246 555908 or Club lunch and entertainment in the Village Hall Dr J Newton 01246 583112 Baslow Belles Choir The Baslow Belles is a community choir of ladies from Baslow and Facebook : Baslow Belles Claire De la Haye the surrounding villages. We rehearse on Wednesdays at 8.15pm 07515 287222 in Baslow St. Anne's Church. Baslow Choir Baslow Choir is one of the leading mixed choirs in North www.baslowchoir.co.uk Brian Shaw Derbyshire based in the beautiful Peak District National Park. Email: 01433 630467 We are always looking for new members (especially tenors!) We [email protected] are a friendly bunch - why don't you come along to one of our rehearsals held every Wednesday evening at Baslow village hall. Baslow Community Orchard The orchard lends itself to a number of community activities, [email protected] David Dawson Group including apple days, ‘juicing’ events and training days on fruit- 01246 582998 tree pruning and grafting. It should also help bring the community together by involving a number of local organisations and people Charles Palmer from across the Baslow and Bubnell areas. 07977 577627 We hold work parties at the orchard, usually on the third Saturday of each month - come and help! Bring old clothes, spades, forks and trowels, and perhaps a drink and a snack. Baslow Edge Playgroup Baslow Edge Playgroup opened in 1975. It operates from the Mrs L Cox Haddon Room in Cliff College Training and Conference Centre, 01433 631883 situated on the A623 between Calver and Baslow. The provision serves 2, 3 and 4 year olds from surrounding villages. A maximum of 26 children may attend the playgroup at any one time. The playgroup is open during term time only, Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 15:00 and Friday from 08.30 till 13.00. Children attend for a variety of sessions. All children share access to a secure enclosed outdoor play area. Baslow Fellowship Group We meet at the St Anne’s Church Rooms Mary Johnston 01246 583132 Baslow Flower Circle Keen group of flower arranging members interested in all aspects Facebook : Baslow Flower Iris Holt of flower arranging, flower festivals, floral demonstrations and Circle 01246 583279 garden visit. Baslow Description/Purpose Web contact Phone contact Baslow Garden Society This long established society meets on the third Thursday each Dr David month - during the winter for a series of evening talks in the Dalrymple-Smith Village Hall on varied gardening topics and, in the summer, runs a 01246 582199 series of afternoon visits to local gardens. Baslow History Group The Group meets once a month holding a series of evening talks www.baslow-history- Mike Woffenden during the winter and outdoor visits to local historic sites in the group.weebly.com 01246 583950 summer. Anyone with an interest in local history and heritage is welcome. Baslow Methodist Church We are part of the Peak and Sheffield District. See dates and Superintendent@peakmetho Mr R Abbott events in the Baslow and Bubnell Parish News magazine. dist.co.uk 01433 631581 or Sheila Travis 01246 582208 Baslow Methodist Call in Community Café. Drop in for a coffee, home baked treats Sheila Travis community cafe and light lunches/teas. Meet your friends for a chat or just relax 01246 582208 with the newspaper. Everyone welcome, no charge but donations welcome. Baslow Mother and Baby Carol Evans Group 07535 077554 Baslow Players If we are preparing for a play or pantomime we normally rehearse www.zoewareham.com Zoe Wareham on a Thursday evening 6.45/7pm – 9.15/9.30pm. 01246 583432 or Come and join us (as cast/crew or audience!). [email protected] 07812 440530 Baslow Senior Citizens Club To provide fortnightly talks, demonstrations and outings for elderly [email protected] Ann Tempest people. We provide meetings, demonstrations, excursions and 01246 582230 or other activities for people over 60 years of age. You don’t have to Christopher live in Baslow. Just come along or phone for more information. Wragg 01246 583228 Baslow Sports Field Bowls, cricket, football, walking football and tennis. Peter.holt@baslowsportsfield. Don Templeman The club provides an opportunity for people of all ages from org.uk 01246 583411 across Derbyshire to participate in a sport at both a social and a [email protected] Tennis: Jackie competitive level. Crown green bowls demands a certain amount m Mantell 01629 of skill in terms of coordination and judgment but can be played by 640258 anyone of any age or ability. Baslow Village Hall _ Mobility classes 11-12 Thursdays Mobility Baslow Description/Purpose Web contact Phone contact Baslow WI We are an extremely active WI; as well as our monthly meetings www.baslow-wi.weebly.com Lorna Wilson and social afternoons we have walking, craft and cycling groups, www.facebook.com/baslowwi 01246 582177 and arrange regular visits to places of interest, theatres, restaurants and pubs. Beavers (Pilsley) Beavers are our youngest members, and generally meet for an www.scouts.org.uk Amanda Griffiths hour per week. They enjoy all that Scouting has to offer; being 07951 067113 introduced to outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout Sleepover with their friends. The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old. There is flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½ Brownies Brownies are girls aged seven to ten who become a member of a www.scouts.org.uk Emma Lowe Six and follow a programme called the Brownie Adventure. 07843 090016 Brownies opens up a world of exciting challenges and the opportunity to try new things and to make brilliant friends. Citizens Advice Bureau Baslow Health Centre 01246 582216 Cubs (Pilsley) The Cub Pack is the second section of the Scout Group following www.scouts.org.uk Amanda Griffiths on from Beavers. Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 07951 067113 and 10 ½. There is flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 7½ , and can move to Scouts between age 10 and 11. During their time in the Pack, Cub Scouts will get a chance to try a wide range of different activities as well as going on trips, days out, and on camps. Participation rather than meeting set standards is the key approach, and there are a range of challenge awards and badges available that Cub Scouts can gain during their time in the section to recognise their achievements. Baslow Description/Purpose Web contact Phone contact Guides Girlguiding is the leading charity for girls and young women in the www.girlguiding.org.uk Kate Holbrook UK. Thanks to the dedication and support of 100,000 amazing 01246 582639 or volunteers, we are active in every part of the UK, giving girls and Jo Garratt young women a space where they can be themselves, have fun, 01246 583680 build brilliant friendships, gain valuable life skills and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. We build girls’ confidence and raise their aspirations. We give them the chance to discover their full potential and encourage them to be a powerful force for good. Messy Church Messy Church is church for families involving fun. It includes http://www.stannesbaslow.or creativity hospitality and celebration. We meet once a month for g.uk/youth-activities/messy- breakfast followed by music and activities together in church. church/ Scouts We are the UK's biggest mixed youth organisation. We change www.scouts.org.uk Amanda Griffiths lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, 07951 067113 unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.