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 Julie on 01789 470055.
Yoga for beginners - 6.15 - 7.45pm Fire Station
St Peter’s Bridge Club. Church Centre 7.15pm Contact Helena Hemmings 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 requested 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.
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 NOT 2nd. Contact Debbie Wild 07773 318830 or www.swantaichi.co.uk/debbie.html .
Hug From Above 9.15am Church Centre (not in half term) - coffee and chat followed by Express Alpha
Yoga for Pregnancy and Birth Carr Room 1 - 2.30pm. Contact Joe Bell 07767 731791.
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 Marilyn on 01789 840900.

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 Meet at Village Hall 9.45. Contact Paula 07970 364011.
Bingo Willett House 7pm

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

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Forthcoming Events
March 2011
4th Macmillan Cancer Support 10 - 11.15am Methodist Hall - Cuppa and Chat Morning
8th U3A 2 for 2.30pm St Peter's Church. “The Inspiration for my sculpture” Talk by James Butler RA. Non-members £2
8th Mothers’ Union Talk on Prison Visiting by Mrs Chris Cooke. 2.30pm St Peter's Church Centre
8th Wellesbourne Ladies’ Club 8pm Methodist Church Hall. Reflexology Demonstration and talk by Sue from Sutoni. Contact Olive Joyce 01789 840062.
9th Wellesbourne Women’s Institute Wellesbourne Village Hall 7.30pm. “Dowsing for Health - Introduction to Dowsing.” Talk by Fay Palmer.
9th Wellesbourne Amateur Dramatics Society Social evening 8.30pm King's Head
16th Wellesbourne Flower Club Karen Morgan “Passion for Flowers”. 7.30pm in the Village Hall
17th Bonham Antiques Valuation Day in aid of Shipston Home Nursing at Townsend Hall, Shipston on Stour 10.00 to 3.00pm. Free entry, £2 per item. Ring Bonham's on 01865 853640 to find out more.
17th Civil Service Retirement Fellowship 2.30pm HRI. Kath Clarke talking about Hampton Lucy. For more details contact Iris Herwin on 01789 840745.
17th Wellesbourne in Bloom 7.30pm Ring Heather Sims for more details 07515 951013.
17th Royal British Legion 8pm Conservative Club
18th Macmillan Cancer Support 10-11.15am Methodist Hall - Cuppa and Chat Morning
19th Chedham’s Yard Bird box making at the Methodist Church Hall 12 - 3. Free
23rd Wellesbourne Village Society. Village Hall 8.00pm. Society Annual Dinner Tickets £13.00 from committee members. For information call 842317 or 841605.
25th Shipston Home Nursing Concert at 7.30pm. in the Townsend Hall, Shipston on Stour featuring a wind orchestra and a jazz ensemble. £10 a head to include wine and nibbles. To book contact Rebecca on 01608 674929 or email rebecca@shn-fundraising.co.uk .

April 2011
9th Wellesbourne and Walton Horticultural Society Spring Show - Opens 2.30, prize giving 4.30 in the Village Hall. Flowers, floral art, cookery, children's section, photography and creative. Entry forms in certain local shops, library (up to 24th March) and here .

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Fortnightly Activities
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.

Parish Council Website: www.wellesbournepc.org
St Peter’s Church Website: www.stpeterswellesbourne.org.uk

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