Wellesbourne and Walton Diary and Forthcoming Events
Daily Activities
Monday - Friday
St Peter’s Tiddlers pre-school. Church Centre 2 years 9 months to 5 years. 9.15am to 12.15pm Contact Sally on 07759 711693
Life Well Link 10am New Stratford Hospital 1st Floor Drop-in advice and support centre for people with life threatening illnesses, their carers and families

Weekly Activities
MONDAY
Exercises for Elderly and Disabled People. Willett House. 10.30am Exercise Training to Music for the Over Sixties. Learn to manage your own body, to maintain your independence.
St Peter’s Little Angels Noughts to Fives Toddler Group. Church Centre. 1.30 to 3pm. Contact Sue on 01789 842464.
Yoga for beginners – 6.15-7.45pm Fire Station. Contact Sally on 07855 465659.
St Peter’s Bridge Club. Church Centre 7.15pm Contact Helena Hemming 01789 840128.
Bingo. Willett House. 7.00pm

TUESDAY
Muddy Puddles Toddler Group A stay and play group for babies and toddlers up to age 5. Village Hall 9.30 - 11.30am. Healthy snacks and drinks available. 50p donation towards cost of refreshments. Contact Natalie on 07891 373572.
Rhythm Time A fun way to learn through music, ages 0-4 years. Methodist Church Hall. Contact Sue 01926 886995.
Wacky Racquets 4-5.30pm Stratford Leisure Centre Its aim is to teach 8-11 year olds the FUNdamentals of sport with the emphasis on agility, balance and co-ordination. Contact Chris Osborne 01789 842664 or email AlvestonJuniors@aol.com .
Alveston Juniors Badminton Club 6-7.30pm ages 10-13 and 7.30-9pm ages 14-17. Normally meet at KES. For more info contact Chris Osborne 01789 842664.
Slimming World at The Connie 6.30pm. Contact Faye Fox 841876.
Whist Drive at Wellesbourne Bowls Club 7pm. Cup of tea/coffee and biscuit at half time. Small raffle. All welcome. For more details ring George Smith 01789 555803.
Choral Society Methodist Church 7.30pm. Contact M Cox 01789 841826.

WEDNESDAY
T’ai Chi Hampton Lucy Village Hall 9-10am. Contact Debbie Wild 07773 318830 or www.swantaichi.co.uk/debbie.html .
Wednesday Club. Church Centre 2-4pm
WAG Walking A gentle one-hour walk around the village. All ages welcome. Conservative Club 2pm. Contact Hilary on 01789 840713 or 07903 208867.
Slimming World St Peter’s Church Centre. Contact Faye Fox 01789 841876
Wellesbourne Art Group 7-9pm Wellesbourne Fire Station. Our membership is full but anyone interested in art is welcome to our monthly demonstrations - £2.50 to include coffee. If interested, please contact either Kate on 01789 841073 or Audrey on 01789 840146.
Badminton for Ladies 7.30-9.00pm at KES School Stratford. Contact Chris Osborne on 01789 842664.

THURSDAY
Weight Watchers St Peter’s Church Centre 6.15-7.15pm Further details - contact Susan Lowe 07972 703124.
Bell Ringers Practice St Peter’s Church 7.30pm to 9pm. New and existing ringers welcome.
Quiz Nite 8.30pm Wellesbourne Conservative Club

FRIDAY
Walking for Health 9.45am Village Hall: walk for 1-1½ hours around Wellesbourne and beyond, with trained leaders. Contact Peter 841755.
Bingo Willett House 7pm

SATURDAY
Wellesbourne Methodist Church Hall Open for coffee 10-11.30am

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Forthcoming Events
December 2011
3rd/4th Methodist Church Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11.30-4pm followed by a Christingle service
5th Wellesbourne Parish Council monthly meeting at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall
6th U3A 2.00 for 2.30pm St Peter's Church. “Who the Dickens” talk by Janet Perkins. Non-members £2.
7th Wellesbourne Flower Club “Christmas Time” by Area Demonstrator Sharon Badger. 7.30pm in the Village Hall
8th Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Christmas lunch
9th Macmillan Cancer Support 10-11.15am Methodist Hall – Cuppa and Chat Morning
10th Wellesbourne Choral Society “A Prelude to Christmas”: A performance of Rutter's Magnificat followed by carols and Christmas songs. 7.30pm in St Peter's Church
13th Mothers’ Union Advent Service and Christmas party. 2.30pm St Peter’s Church
13th Wellesbourne Ladies Club Christmas Meal. Contact Janet Quint 01789 840769.
14th Wellesbourne Amateur Dramatics Society Social evening 8.30pm King's Head
14th Wellesbourne Women’s Institute Village Hall 7.30pm. “The Art and Craft of Straw” (with straw angels) by Ann Renfrew
15th Wellesbourne in Bloom 7.30pm Ring Heather Sims for more details 07515 951013.
15th Royal British Legion 8pm Conservative Club
19th Wellesbourne Lions Carols in the precinct at 6.30pm with mince pies
23rd Macmillan Cancer Support 10-11.15am Methodist Hall – Cuppa and Chat Morning

Fortnightly Activities
Wellesbourne Community Church every 2nd and 4th Monday 7.30pm at the Bowls Club, Loxley Close
Hug from Above 9.30am 1st and 3rd Weds coffee & chat in St Peter’s Church Rooms for parents of schoolchildren.
Wellesbourne and District Lions Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 8pm at Shah's Restaurant, Charlecote Road, Wellesbourne CV35 9LU. Everyone welcome. Please contact Membership Co-ordinator Lion Terry Offiler 01926 624153 or Lion Max Down 01789 841567.
Joseph Arch Lodge 8141 of the RAOB Meets fortnightly on Mondays 8.00pm at the Conservative Club, Church St, Wellesbourne. Info: Vic Scriven 01789 840491 or 07967 414535.
Mobility Plus Exercise Class at Alveston Leys Nursing Home. (Open to the community) Alternate Thursdays at 2pm £2.50 per class. Please ring Nicola Howerd to reserve your place on 01789 204391.
Wellesbourne Knit and Natter group meet every 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the Church Hall from 6pm. Beginners and experienced knitters and crocheters welcome. Further details please contact Amanda on 01789 840045.
Well baby and Child Health Clinic in the Children's Centre at the Library. 2nd and 4th Mondays 10am - 12 noon. No appointment necessary - just drop in. 01789 405122.
Letting of METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE
apply to Mrs H Cox 01789 840412;
to hire ST PETER’S CHURCH CENTRE
phone 01789 840827 between 6 & 8pm: details/terms;
to book WELLESBOURNE VILLAGE HALL
contact Ron and Julia Smedley 01789 841396.

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