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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 email us for futher information info@wickham-market.org.uk.    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 Red Triangle Bowls Club We play only friendly matches on the green behind the Old Vicarage. If you are interested in playing a relaxing game of bowls, come along and join us. We open first Saturday in May at 2.15pm For further information telephone 01728 747019. Wickham Market (PF) Bowls Club We are a small friendly bowls club, who play in two local leagues. Our green, one of the best in the local area, is located on the playing field. Our season runs from the end of April to mid September. Experienced or novice bowlers wishing to join us are guaranteed a friendly welcome. Tel 01728 747981.    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 comclub@wickham-market.org.uk    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 8:00 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. Contact: wmgardenclub@aol.com    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    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.wmphotoclub.co.uk Contact: photo@wickham-market.org.uk    Royal British Legion Wickham Market Royal British Legion Branch & Club Wickham Market Royal British Legion Branch & Club are based in Dallinghoo Road, Wickham Market. Membership details and welfare advice from the Secretary, telephone 01728 747451. The Royal British Legion is a registered charity committed to the care of ex-servicemen and their dependents. The National Helpline is 08457 725725, website www.britishlegion.org.uk    Slot Car Racing Ipswich Slot Car Club Ipswich Slot Car Club meets every Tuesday evening from 7.30pm at the Beehive, Crown Lane. Come and experience the thrill of racing the fastest model racing cars on our 35m, 4-lane circuit. For more details phone 01728 748361, email info@ipswichslotcars.org.uk or visit www.ipswichslotcars.org.uk, the top UK club 2006, 2007    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.    Women’s Institute (WI) 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.    Rainbows & Brownies 1st Wickham Rainbows, 2nd Wickham Market Brownies Brownie Adventure and Adventure On 1st Wickham Rainbows for girls aged 5-7. 2nd Wickham Market Brownies Brownie Adventure ages 7-9, Adventure On ages 9-10. We meet on Mondays back room Village Hall. For more information phone 01728 747019 or email brownies@wickham-market.org.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.    Woodcraft Folk Woodcraft Folk Wickham Market Woodcraft Folk is for boys and girls aged 6-16. We meet Thursdays and also go camping etc. The Woodcraft Folk aims for a world based on equality, friendship, peace and co-operation through everyday activities like games, cooking, acting, singing, bike rides, etc. www.woodcraft.org.uk Bob or Lyn Briscoe (01728) 724437    Youthwork Gospel Hall Chapel Youthwork The Chapel has several children’s and youth activities for all ages throughout the week. For details see chapel website at www.wickhamchapel.co.uk or telephone 01728 747803 or 01728 747502.