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Wickham Market ~ Clubs & Organisations
There are many clubs and organisations in the Wickham Market area but we only list those that are members of The Partnership. If you would like to become a member and have your club or organisation featured on this page, please for futher information.
ARCHIVE CENTRE
Wickham Market Area Archive Centre
We hold a collection of documents, photographs, books, maps, etc of Wickham Market & district for the study of the locality, buildings, families and their histories. Located in a portable building behind the Village Hall. Open 10-12 most Thursdays or by appointment. See website www.WMArchives.co.uk or contact Foresters, Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market, IP13 0RP.
BOWLS
The Red Triangle Bowls Club
A lawn green bowls club, which plays only friendly matches, from May to September. Based on the green down Crown Lane, near the “Beehive” church rooms. Club evenings most Wednesdays and Saturdays during the season, or ring for details from 01728 748224.
CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Wickham Market & District Carers Support Group
An informal, friendly and fun group that meets twice a month at Lehmann House, Wickham Market, for information, support, social events, visits, speakers, cakes and laughter. Help with alternative carer costs may be available. For more information contact Sarah on 01473 737465 or .
COMMUNITY CLUB
Wickham Market & District Community Club
Club meeting on Fridays in Village Hall for people who have/had depression, emotional problems, new to the area or lonely. Social activities, outings, sales etc. Lunch provided if required.
Contact Co-ordinator telephone 01728 747078 or .
FLOWER ARRANGING
The Wickham Market Flower Arrangement Club
The Club was formed in 1966 with a current membership of 80. Meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month (except August and December) at 7.30pm in Wickham Market Village Hall. A chance to watch experienced demonstrators sharing their knowledge and skill in a friendly atmosphere. Contact Geraldine Thompson on (01728) 736697.
GARDENING
Wickham Market & District Gardening Club
We welcome anyone interested in learning a little more about gardening. There are meetings in the Village Hall at 7:30 pm on the third Thursday of most months, with speakers on all sorts of garden-related topics and a monthly newsletter. We arrange interesting visits in the summer months.
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LOCAL HISTORY
Wickham Market & District Local History Society
Meets 7.30pm first Tuesday each month from September to May, except January at Kitson Court, Wickham Market. A varied programme of talks on all aspects of local interest, also arranged visits to sites in East Anglia. Contact 01728 747981.
PARISH ENVIRONMENT
Wickham Market Parish Environment Group
A voluntary group working to enhance the parish and village landscape and its biodiversity. With our Tree Warden and through our 'Green Gym' events we plant, manage and monitor trees and hedges. Lots of ways people can help - growing trees, nest box making, publicity and getting stuck in at a 'Green Gym' event. Contact: A. Westover (747689) or T. Peake (746004) or .
PENSIONERS
Suffolk Pensioners for Wickham Market & District
We meet bi-monthly on the third Wednesday at 2pm in Wickham Market Village Hall. Join us for get-togethers, speakers and refreshments. or telephone 01728 746167 for more details.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wickham Market Photographic Club
Meets on the first Friday of each month in the Village
Hall at 7.30pm. We cater for traditional and digital photographers
of all abilities, and arrange a varied programme of competitions,
lectures and photo rambles.
Website: www.wmpc.org.uk
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Wickham Market Royal British Legion Branch & Club
The Club offers bar facilities at competitive prices - there are monthly Bingo games plus a quiz night and snooker matches. The Club is open every night from 1900 - 2300 and also lunchtime at the weekend. All ages welcome, membership is easily attained. Contact the Secretary in writing at 12 Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market IP13 0RP. Website: www.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/wickham-market.
SEQUENCE DANCING
Wickham Market Sequence Dance Club
The Club meets every Wednesday in the Village Hall. Beginners'classes start at 7 pm followed by general dancing until 10 pm. Pam is the leader. Why not come and join this friendly club for the modest sum of £1.50 per night. For more details contact Pam on 01394 276031.
TENNIS
Wickham Market Tennis Club
The tennis club is a great opportunity for leisure use in the heart of the village for all age groups. There are three courts available for use 365 days of the year. Membership and "pay as you play" are available. For all enquiries please ring or email the Chairman, Iain Jaimie on 0782561522 or . Website: www.wickhammarkettennisclub.co.uk
TODDLER GROUP
All Saints Toddler Group
The toddler group meets every Thursday in term time between 9.30am to 11.30am at the Beehive, Crown Lane. All parents and carers are welcome to our friendly and informal group. Please call Ruth on 01728 746599 or just turn up.
WOODLAND
Wickham Woods
Supported by the Green Light Trust, Wickham Woods is a community woodland group of volunteers, who are aspiring to find and nurture a green wildspace for the whole village to enjoy. For more information please see www.onesuffolk.co.uk/wickhamwoods.
WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Wickham Market WI
Wickham Market WI meet on the second Thursday of every month (except August) in the back room of the Village Hall 7.30 pm. For fun and friendship join us at our meetings where we have a variety of speakers and outings throughout the year. Interested? Call 01728 746681.
Youth Groups
BOYS' BRIGADE
1st Wickham Market Boys’ Brigade
Boys’ Brigade is a Christian youth organisation. We challenge and develop young men through school into manhood. Games and competitions for 6 year olds build to Duke of Edinburgh’s Award standard for young men aged 18. Awards for Adventure, Community, Interests, Physical and Leadership. Contact 01728 746055.
FOOTBALL CLUB
Wickham Market Junior Football Club
Wickham Market Junior Football Club provides mini-soccer for 7-11 year olds (boys and girls) and 11-a-side soccer for 11-17s. Currently we have children from all surrounding villages, 31 in total. All age groups are supported by F.A. qualified coaches and normally managed by parents from within that group. We are a 'Charter Mark' club'.
OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB
The Pitstop Out of School Club
We offer quality, flexible childcare for children aged 4-12 years all year round. Our Holiday Club runs from Melton Primary School 8am - 6pm daily (excl. Bank Holidays) every school holiday and our After School Club runs Monday - Friday during term time. Ofsted registered with qualified and CRB checked staff. We welcome children from any school in the Melton/Woodbridge/Wickham Market area. Website address: www.pitstop-oosc.co.uk.
SKATEPARK
Skatepark
The new skate park on the Village Hall Playing Fields is now open to the public. It has a flat ramp, jump box, quarter pipe, grind rail and grind block.
For more info click here.
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