Faithful Hands

To raise funds for the poor and needy
Monthly charity sales in the Parish Hall
Rosemary Day, 01256 892968

Friends Of Samaritans

Mainly fundraising
Mrs Maureen Laing 01256 895368

Friends of Whitchurch Silk Mill

Fund raising
Website: www.whitchurchsilkmill.org.uk/friend/friends.html

Greek Animal Rescue

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Leukaemia Research Fund

Whitchurch Sports Trust

Longmeadow Sports Centre
David Gold 01256 892493

Whitchurch Welfare Trust

The Trust was founded to provide financial help, mainly to residents of Whitchurch who may be suffering hardship or distress, including the elderly, infirm or disabled
The trustees are particularly keen to help young people and mature students entering further education or training courses, who may require financial assistance
Requests, in writing to the clerk to the trustees, Mrs E J Aydon, 60 Kingsley park, Whitchurch RG28 7HA

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Fitness - see Sports and Fitness

Gardening

Garden Organic Hampshire

Talks, demonstrations on organic gardening and the environment
7.45pm 3rd Monday Sep - May Testbourne Community Suite, Micheldever Road
Evelin Parker 01962 890160
Website: www.hhdra.org.uk

Whitchurch Garden Association

Talks, demonstrations and visits related to gardening
7.30pm 1st Wednesday Sep-Dec & Jan-Apr All Hallows Church Hall
Annual Show Parish Hall, 21 August 1999. Fruit, vegetables, flowers, flower arranging, culinary, wines, beer, photography, handicrafts and children's sections
Website: www.whitchurchweb.org/wga

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Ladies Groups

Ladies' Darts

The Harvest Home
Website: www.theharvesthome.me.uk

Mothers' Union

Monthly meetings, talks, discussions & demonstrations
2nd Tuesday each month 2.15pm, All Hallows' Church Room, Church Street

Townswomen's Guild

Monthly meetings, talks, discussions, demonstrations & outings
Aims: To help provide facilities for recreation and leisure in the interests of social welfare to improve their conditions of life. Membership £20
2nd Thursday each month 10.15am. Parish Hall, London Road
Contact 893935

Women's Institute

Parish Hall 3rd Wednesday at 7.30pm

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Music and Drama

Bell Ringers

Teaching and practicing the traditional art of bell ringing and ringing for Church services and weddings
Mon 7.30 - 9pm Practice, Sun Service ringing 9.30 - 10am 3rd Sun 5.30 - 6pm
No religious affiliation required
Jenny James 01256 895098 or Text Paul Rampton on 07762 408286
Website: www.hants.org.uk/whitchurchbells

Country & Western Club

Western Dance with some teaching
Tuesdays (term-time)  8-10pm in Theatre Hall, Testbourne Community Centre
3rd Saturday of month (except May & Aug) Testbourne Sports Hall, with live country band and disco  (entrance £6) and New Year's Eve £12.50)
Membership open to all £2.50 per night (including £1's worth of raffle tickets)
Mrs Hilary Taylor, 10 Tower Close, Charlton, Andover  SP10 4RTS01264 366210

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Fiesta Dancing

Dance classes for all ages - Ballroom, Latin American, Freestyle, Cheerleading and Salsa. Dances and shows
Charges: £3 per hour for children; £3.50 per hour adults.
Adult group classes 7.30 - 8.30pm (followed by individual sessions) and Children's group classes Saturday mornings (followed by individual sessions) Whitchurch C of E Primary School. £3 per hour for children; £3.50 per hour adults
Andrea Harman 893192 or 07771 565382

Jolly Babies & Music with Mummy

Small and friendly groups, singing, rhythm through movement. Encouraging listening skills, use of simple instruments - Music that is fun! Suitable for either parent with a child under 3
Gill Nethercott Community Centre 9.15am Tuesdays - £3.50 per session
To book a space or for more details contact Nickiy01264 720452

Ladies Singing for Fun

Ladies who meet to enjoy singing a variety of music with those of a like mind
Wed (Term time) 7.30pm Methodist Church
Linda on 895490
The ability to read music is not necessary, but useful

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Salsa

Beginner and improver classes
Wed 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start until 11.00pm (lesson approx. 1 hr) Gill Nethercott Community Centre
No partner needed, £7 per person Bring your own drink.
Katherine or Tony on 07789146955
Website: www.candentesalsa.co.uk

Razz m Tazz

Tracey Cheek 895094

Sparklers

Old Time Musical Hall Group
Annual Autumn Performance
Christine Yates 01256 892823

WADS

Produce plays plus poetry & prose evenings, theatre trips and play readings
Meet every Tuesday at 8pm in the Community Suite, Testbourne
Sue Dorey, 01256 892484

Whitchurch Centre Dancing Club

Dancing Club with tuition every other week. Tango, samba, cha cha, waltz, quickstep, foxtrot, rumba and jive at all levels. Friendly atmosphere £2.50 per person per evening
Theatre Hall, Testbourne School, Micheldever Road, Fridays from 8:30-10:30pm
Moira on 893134 or Deb on 893053

Yallah (Belly Dancers)

A group of friends, who are trained semi-professional Bellydancers, who have got together to help local Charity groups and good causes, by performing for free to help raise funds
The class dance troupe Sadiq, performs at Charity Venues (within 20 miles of Andover), please call if you wish to have us perform at your Charity or Private Function
Beginners Bellydance classes held on Monday nights 7.30 - 9pm Overton Community Centre, Winchester Street, Overton, no need to book, just turn up
Contact Annette Phillips 07876 525758

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Other Groups

Bridge Club

Testbourne Library Mondays 7 - 10 pm
Contact Mrs S Walters 893599

Campaign for Real Ale

John Buckley 07962 237619
Website: www.camrahantsnorth.org.uk

Conservative Party (Whitchurch)

Local contact: Mark Williams892081
Office: 01264 353398
e-mail office@nwh-tories.co.uk
Website www.nwh-tories.co.uk

Cribbage

Team from the Harvest Home takes part in a local claque on Tuesday evenings between Sep and Apr
Contact Chris or Jane 892216
Website: www.theharvesthome.me.uk/index_021.htm

Darts

Pub Teams Sep - Apr
Fridays 8 - 11pm
Website: www.theharvesthome.me.uk/index_021.htm

Parish Hall Committee

Gill Webb
Tel 892025
Management of the Parish Hall which provides a very valuable meeting facility in the centre of the town at affordable rates

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Kingfisher Day Centre

Weekly meetings at Testbourne Community Centre & outings
Senior Citizens

Liberal Democrats (Whitchurch)

Keith Watts, c/o Liberal Democrats, Freepost NAT6149, Whitchurch, Hants, RG28 7BR Tel 896969
Website: www.nwhantslibdems.org.uk

Whitchurch & Overton Invitation Pool League

Pub Teams
Wednesday 8 -10pm Sep -Apr
Website: www.theharvesthome.me.uk/index_021.htm

Probus

Promoting fellowship for retired professional and business people
2nd Mon in the month Bourne Valley Inn, St Mary Bourne 12noon
Ray Lang 01256 895368

Whitchurch, Overton & District Quiz League

Pub league. Teams of up to 6 members from Prince Regent, Bell, Railway, Hurstbourne, WSSC, Harvest Home & Watership Down
Matches are held at 8.30pm on Monday evenings from Sep - Apr
Website: www.btinternet.com/~brian.jordan9/quiz

Test Valley Sea Angling Club

Regular beach trips together with boat trips from Weymouth, Littlehampton and Poole
Meets monthly, 1^st Thursday of every month, at 8pm in the Harvest Home. New members or those interested in fishing or any of their trips and excursions are welcome

Twinning Association

Biennial visits to/from Neuvic sur l'Isle in France, Whitchurch's twin town, at Easter
Ruth Wigmore, 2 Bell Street
Tel 01256 893512

Whitchurch Association

The Whitchurch Association has been set up to take forward actions from the Town Healthcheck project, which looked into what was needed to improve Whitchurch and its environs, and to establish the Gill Nethercott Community Centre, opening in April 2007. Reduced rental for members
Download Membership form (Word document)
Contact Jane Powell jpowell@westberks.gov.uk
Website: www.thewhitchurchweb.org/wa.htm

Whitchurch Local History Society

Talks on local and general history
1st Tue in the month, Sep - May (except Jan) 7.30pm Methodist Church Hall whilst the Parish Hall is unavailable
John Mariner 893437

Working 4 Whitchurch

Group of retailers, resident and community groups organising activities to improve Whitchurch, starting with the Town centre
Contact Please use the contact page or email

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Whitchurch Silver Threads Club

A special afternoon - Members are picked up, activities include bingo, card games, Scrabble, knitting & needlework, afternoon tea & then members are taken home
2nd & 4th Monday of each month at 1:45 - 4:15pm Methodist Church Hall whilst the Parish Hall is unavailable
Ladies 60+ and gentlemen 65+
Brigitte Broad 01256 892577

Parents and Children Groups

Noah's Ark

Group for Parents, Carers & Toddlers
Friday 9.30am - noon Baptist Church Hall
Website: www.whitchurchbaptist.org.uk

Tea & Tots

Monday 2.30pm All Hallows Church Room

Testbourne Teapot

An activity for parents/carers to take part in with their children, as well as tea and coffee for adults
Mondays 9.30am - 11.30am in the Testbourne Community Suite
Contact Clare Brown

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Whitchurch Toy Library

Wednesdays 10 - 11.30 am in the Testbourne Community Suite - Term time only
Brigid Bell, Hampshire Children and Families Forum ndowns@hcff.org.uk
Membership is £2. Loan of toys from 25p - £1.50
Website: www.hcff.org.uk

Sports and Fitness

Aerobics

Mon 7.15 - 8.15pm, Testbourne Sports Hall
Community Office 892261
The course will include hi/lo aerobics, tums and bums and a variation of dance style movements. £3.50 per session

Children's Taekwondo

Sat 10 - 11am, Testbourne Community Centre
Lynne Firth on 01256 895701
First class free then £3 per session

Climbing Wall

Mon 8.30 - 10pm Wed 6.30 - 9pm, Testbourne Sports Hall
Paul Harrison 01256 892261
£5 to join and £3.50 per session
Website: www.thebmc.co.uk/indoor/walls/wall_det.asp?wall_id=950216

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Longmeadow Indoor Bowls Club

Indoor Bowling
September - April, Daily 10am - 10.30pm
Longmeadow Sports Centre
Friendly matches every Wed & Sun
County matches Sat mornings
League matches and roll-ups during the week
Mike Claxton 01256 892120

Karate Club

Overton & Basingstoke Taekwondo Club

Lessons for juniors (6 - 11)
Saturday 10 - 11am (9 - 14 year olds), 11am - 12 noon (6 - 8 year olds) at Testbourne Community Centre
Lynne Firth on 01256 895701
Website: www.obtkd.org.uk

Overton Black Arrows Archery Club

Archery practice and training novice archers
Wed 6 - 9pm & Fri 7 - 9pmat Testbourne Community Centre
Peter Turner 01256 893638 (Phone, ansaphone & fax)
Website: www.blackarrows.org.uk

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Overton Harriers

A small club with thriving Ladies, Men's, and Juniors sections of mixed abilities
Mon 7pm, Thu 7.30pm Sun 9am Bridge Street Recreation Centre Overton
Juniors Tue 6.45pm Down Grange, Basingstoke
Gwyneth McLaughlin 01256 892813
Website: www.overtonharriers.org.uk
The club welcomes all levels of runners. Subscriptions are £40 per year

Overton Rugby Club

Website: www.overtonrugby.com

Short Mat Bowling

Test Valley Sea Angling Club

Regular beach trips together with boat trips from Weymouth, Littlehampton and Poole
Meetings: Harvest Home, Winchester Street, Whitchurch First Thursday of each month at 8pm.

Testbourne Multi-gym

Cardiovascular and resistance training equipment
Mon-Fri 6.45-8.15am & 5.00-9.30pm Sat 9.30-11.30am. Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road
01256 892261
For full details including prices and induction process please see the website
Website: thewhitchurchweb.org/tmg.htm

Whitchurch Badminton Club

Thursday 8 -10pm at Testbourne Community Centre
19 Bicester Close, Whitchurch RG28 7HE
Feather shuttles used. Teams play competitively in Basingstoke and Newbury leagues. New members of reasonable standard welcome

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Whitchurch Badminton Club (Junior)

Meet in Testbourne Community Centre, Micheldever Road
01256 892261

Whitchurch Bowls Club

Whitchurch Sports & Social Club, Long Meadow, Winchester Road
April-September green usually available during these times - Contact with Secretary advisable if first visit
£40 per annum
Rosemary Corney 01256 893595
Club affiliated to the Hampshire & England Bowling Associations. Free coaching.

Whitchurch Cricket Club

For all those interested in cricket, both players and fans
Play matches weekly throughout the season and always welcome new members to the club
Website: www.whitchurchcricketclub.com

Whitchurch Ramblers

Country walks on Wednesday evenings; Social events; Walking weekend
Meet Whitchurch Car Park Weds evenings during April-Sept at 7:00pm
£1 per annum
People need to be fit enough to walk up to 10-12km
Contact: Nick Copp 07913 104536
Website:www.whitchurchramblers.org.uk

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Whitchurch Squash Club

Whitchurch Sports & Social Club, Long Meadow, Winchester Road
Affiliated to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Squash Racket Association. Two Squash Courts, League Tables, County Team and Social Club. Coaching also available on request. "Club Nights" every week, guests welcome at this event to meet the members.

Whitchurch Tennis Club

Testbourne Community Centre
Club nights are Tuesday and Thursday evenings; also Sunday mornings – if you’ve survived Saturday night
Members have access to the courts at other times out of school hours
3 tournaments are held each year, in spring, summer and autumn. Men's, ladies' and mixed teams play in the local league
Regular social events such as progressive dinners and events to follow each of the 3 tournaments
Adult and junior coaching throughout the year, both indoors and out
The club has access to Wimbledon tickets, members' draw to select four members who can purchase the tickets
Deb Crook, Membership Secretary 893053 Nigel Russell, Chairman 892897
Carol Rogers, Coach 07939 264999 email carolrogerstennis@hotmail.co.uk
Download flyer here

Whitchurch United Football Club

Longmeadow Sports Centre
01256 892493

Whitchurch United Junior Football Club

Longmeadow Sports Centre
Contact: John Martin 895523
Website www.whitchurchhampshire.org.uk/Longmeadow/YouthFootball.html

Yoga

Testbourne Community Centre
Classes Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30pm and Thursdays 10 - 11am
£5 adult £3.50 student/child
Contact: Samantha Lee 01962 761853
Website freespace.virgin.net/samantha.lee/yogamania.htm

Support Groups

Carers Together and Alzheimer's Society

A support group - or carers café - for all carers - not just those looking after someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
Monthly meeting (4th Wed in month) We provide a light home made lunch - normally soup and rolls. All carers are welcome to pop in - bring along the person being cared for or come alone. No need to book- can just turn up
Contact: Tracey Eldridge 01794 519495
Website: www.carerstogether.org.uk

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Youth Activities

Army Cadet Force

4 Platoon, Z Company, Hants & IOW ACF
12 – 16 year old males and females
Mon & Wed 7.30 – 9.30 The High Street, Overton 
Sgt I Reddy detcom@4wardasone.co.uk
Website: www.4wardasone.co.uk

Beavers

6½ - 8 year old boys
Wed 6 - 7pm Scout HQ, Bere Hill, Whitchurch
Emma Longton 01256 895073
Charges vary across the scouting age groups but the average is £24 per term or £75 per year

Brownies

Rainbows

Mondays 6pm-7pm Term time only Methodist Hall, Winchester Street
Girls aged 5-7 years
Mrs Sue Turrill 893807

1st Whitchurch Brownies

Thursdays 6pm - 7.30pm Term time only
Youth Suite, Testbourne School
Girls aged 7-10 years
Mrs Hilary Paterson 895493

2nd Whitchurch Brownies

Mondays 6pm - 7.30pm Term time only Youth Suite, Testbourne School
Girls aged 7-10 years
Mrs Natalie Philpott 01962 760975

Chill to this

7.30pm - 10pm Fridays, Gill Nethercott Centre
Activities include: Table Tennis, Pool, Table Football, Keyboards,PS2, Wii, Board Games, Chill-out, Tuck Shop, Special events and other cool stuff as decided by the members
10 - 18 year olds (new members must be under 16)
John Wiltshire 01256 893198 / 07769 900 613

Tuesday Club

7.30pm - 10pm Tuesdays Testbourne Youth Suite, Youth activities as decided by the members
14 - 19 year olds
Lyn Fuoco 07876 493500

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Cubs

8 - 11 years old boys
Mon or Tue 6.30 - 8pm Scout HQ, Bere Hill, Whitchurch
Jim White 01256 892656
Charges vary across the scouting age groups but the average is £24 per term or £75 per year

Guides (1st Whitchurch)

Cari Strong 01256 893020

Scout Group (1st Whitchurch)

11 - 14 years old boys and girls
Thu 7.30 - 9pm Scout HQ, Bere Hill, Whitchurch
Nikki Sheldon 0789 9984217
Charges vary across the scouting age groups but the average is £24 per term or £75 per year

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