This Section lists the
details of all the clubs and organisations in Wivenhoe for young people to
join or get involved. Nearly all of these organisations rely on
volunteers to help organise a programme of activities. New volunteers are
always welcome!
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Dance |
Learn to dance
Disco, modern, freestyle - dance classes from 5 yrs upwards.
Colne Bank School of Dancing at Wivenhoe Centre (click here)
and Kirstie's School of Dance at Broomgrove Infants School (click here). |
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Fitness |
Consider joining a fitness group. There are different
types of classes. Click here
for details of fitness classes |
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Scouting |
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and
Explorer Scouts
Four sections for
boys aged between their sixth and eighteenth birthdays. Various fun
activities with challenges, awards, opportunities to learn new
skills and develop awareness. Camping, hiking, expeditions for the
older boys. Meetings weekly in the Scout and Guide Hall during
school terms.
Current overall
membership around 80 boys. Waiting list for Beavers. See
Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Association home page for more
information, click here
For more
information contact: Group Scout Leader Peter Hill
tel: 01206 823073 |
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Guides |
Rainbow Guides, Brownies
and Guides
Two Rainbow Guide units, three Brownies and two
Guide companies meeting in the Scout and Guide Hall, Congregational
Church Hall and the Methodist Church Hall. See Wivenhoe Scout
& Guide Association home page for more information, click here
For more information contact: District Commissioners
Vanessa Reed tel: 01206 825334 and Carole Boyd tel: 01206
822899
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Sailing |
Wivenhoe Sailing Club Cadets
Wivenhoe Sailing Club members provide an
opportunity for youngsters aged from 10 upwards to sail on Cadet
nights. These are held
throughout the year according to tides. Boats provided. Youngsters
must be able to swim reasonably well! Current membership about 20
youngsters.
Contact: Ann Vickers tel: 825320 |
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Football |
Wivenhoe Youth Football Club
Based at Broad Lane Sports Ground. Football training as well as matches. Year
round activity. Current
membership around 175 youngsters.
For 8 - 16 year olds.
Contact:
Brian
Rogers - Chairman - tel: 826719 |
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Youth
Theatre |
Wivenhoe Youth Theatre
Members of the group are aged between 12 and 21. Each year the group performs a play at
the Wivenhoe Centre, with the play being organised, rehearsed and
performed during August. Anyone who is interested in helping can
turn up. People are also required back stage and in various other
capacities, it's not just about acting!
If you are interested in getting
involved, then contact Hilary Lazell tel:
826432 or look out for publicity nearer the Summer. Click here
for the Youth Theatre home page |
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Cricket |
Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club Colts
Tuition and match play during the summer
months.
Contact: Terry
Cannings - tel: 01206 822437 |
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Judo |
Wivenhoe Judo Club
Based at Millfields School, junior and
senior sections. For more info, see entry in Sports Club list -
click here
For more info,
contact via e-mail to: judo@storman.freeserve.co.uk |
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Pantomime |
Wivenhoe Pantomime Group
Meetings bi-weekly from September to January
when the annual production takes place in the Wm Loveless Hall. The cast always includes some youngsters (minimum age 9
years). Older
youngsters could help with production matters.
Contact: Lynda
Edwardson |
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Tennis |
Wivenhoe Tennis Club –
Junior Section
Junior section of the Wivenhoe Tennis Club at
the tennis courts, Broad Lane Sports Ground. Saturday
morning sessions for young people. Just go along to find out more.
Click here for
more about the tennis. The tennis courts are also available for
public hire via Londis. No need to be a member.
Contact: Ginny Scott tel:
01206 825964
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Badminton |
Wivenhoe Junior Badminton
Club
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The Junior Badminton Club starts in September, when the schools go back.
They play on a Thursday evening from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Contact:
Lyn
Pendle - tel: 01206 822245
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Church |
Sunday School
Meetings for children
10.30am Sundays at Methodist Church and Family Service at St Mary's on
1st Sunday of each month at 10.30am. Click here
for more details.
Contact:
Marika Footring tel: 01206 825310 or
Jenny Pilgrim tel: 01206 822687
Choir
The Choir are always looking for new
people to join them. If you think you might be interested, then call Graham
Wadley, Director of Music, on
tel: 01206 824036 or
via e-mail: graham.wadley@tiscali.co.uk
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Bell-Ringing |
Occasional practice
sessions at St Mary's Church on Wednesdays, otherwise bellringing on
request. See appeal for new members - click
here.
Contact:
Adrienne Wood tel: 01206 826411
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Youth
Club |
Wivenhoe Youth Club
Not presently functioning. |
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