Community Groups

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Arts

Crafty Affairs Session

July 12 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Crafty Affairs presents a demonstration/workshop of Tassel Making alongside Art Classes by Damien Rochford so come and join us for some interactive fun!

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Going for the Jugulum

Professional actor, ex-Testbourne student and WADS alumnus Ben Riddle held the last of his short series of acting master class workshops in Whitchurch last night.

WADS

WADS, Whitchurch’s community theatre group.

Tel: 01256 892514Click to visit website »Click to see map »

WADS meeting to choose next play

February 21 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Whitchurch’s community theatre group to choose its next play. Actors, directors, designers all welcome to help…

Tel: 01256 892514Click to visit website »

WADS’ Twelfth Night at The Lawn – buy your tickets online

Tickets can now be bought online. WADS is to stage another open air Shakespeare in Whitchurch. Twelfth Night happens on Saturday 16, Sunday 17, Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 July at 7 pm.

Tel: 01256 892514Click to visit website »

Whitchurch Arts

Whitchurch Arts is a lively local forum promoting all artistic endeavours in the town, from painting and sculpture to music and theatre. Monthly meetings and special exhibits are held.

Click to visit website »

Whitchurch Films

Whitchurch Films, the new high-tech community cinema facility at the Gill Nethercott Centre, is now showing top leading films for local people, with films being selected from an extensive list.

Tel: 01256 896270Click to visit website »Click to see map »
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Crafts

Arty Crafty Fun for Everyone!

August 9 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

A friendly and fun evening inviting you to join in our water colour classes or get crafty!

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »

Crafty Affairs

August 24 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

A warm and friendly evening of washing water colours or funky felt fun! Come and join us – you’ll be surprised just how much you’ll laugh as you craft!

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Crafty Affairs

September 28 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Join us for a couple of hours of fun, laughter and maybe even do a bit of crafting! No previous experience necessary!
***PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO WATERCOLOUR CLASS THIS WEEK***

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »

Crafty Affairs

March 13 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Crafty Affairs is the friendliest club in North Hampshire for learning, sharing and swapping crafting skills! No previous experience necessary, just sheer enthusiasm. Join us for a couple of hours of fun and laughter and maybe even a little crafting!

Tel: 01256 896403Click to visit website »

Crafty Affairs Session

July 12 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Crafty Affairs presents a demonstration/workshop of Tassel Making alongside Art Classes by Damien Rochford so come and join us for some interactive fun!

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Crafty Affairs Session

July 27 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Crafty Affairs presents a demonstration/workshop of Tassel Making alongside Art Classes by Damien Rochford so come and join us for some interactive fun!

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »

The October Fayre, Saturday 1st October 2011

October 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Crafty Affairs presents ‘The October Fayre’
Join us for a fantastic selection of crafts, gifts, demonstrations, raffle and refreshments and interactive fun all while raising funds for worthwhile causes, the NSPCC and ChildLine charities.

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »

Whitchurch Arts

Whitchurch Arts is a lively local forum promoting all artistic endeavours in the town, from painting and sculpture to music and theatre. Monthly meetings and special exhibits are held.

Click to visit website »
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Drama

Get wyrd with WADS again

March 13 8:00 pm

Following the success of WADS’ production of Wyrd Sisters in 2007, the company is looking to stage another Terry Pratchett in October half-term – Carpe Jugulum – and is looking for local people who’d like to be involved.

Tel: Claire Isbester 01256 892514Click to visit website »

Going for the Jugulum

Professional actor, ex-Testbourne student and WADS alumnus Ben Riddle held the last of his short series of acting master class workshops in Whitchurch last night.

WADS

WADS, Whitchurch’s community theatre group.

Tel: 01256 892514Click to visit website »Click to see map »

WADS meeting to choose next play

February 21 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Whitchurch’s community theatre group to choose its next play. Actors, directors, designers all welcome to help…

Tel: 01256 892514Click to visit website »
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Environmental

Hampshire Organic Gardening Group

Organic Gardening

Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Whitchurch Rambling Club

The Ramblers Club meet throughout the year, holding socials during the winter months and Wednesday evening walks during Spring and Summer, meeting in the Bell Street Car Park just before 7pm, April to mid September.

Tel: 01256 892737/07913104536Click to visit website »
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Leisure

All Hallows Bell Ringers

Bell Ringing

Tel: 01256 895098Click to see map »

Bridge Club

Informal bridge games

Tel: 01256 893599Click to see map »

Singing for Fun

A ladies singing group who meet to enjoy performing a variety of music with others of like mind.

Tel: 01256 895490Click to see map »

Test Valley Sea Angling Club

The Whitchurch-based Test Valley Sea Angling Club have monthly boat trips and monthly beach angling matches too…

Click to see map »

Testbourne Tennis Courts- Anyone for Tennis?

Newly resurfaced Tennis Courts soon to be available.

The October Fayre, Saturday 1st October 2011

October 1 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Crafty Affairs presents ‘The October Fayre’
Join us for a fantastic selection of crafts, gifts, demonstrations, raffle and refreshments and interactive fun all while raising funds for worthwhile causes, the NSPCC and ChildLine charities.

Tel: 01264 720561Click to visit website »

Vote now to keep open space…

A chance to keep a local park as open space, for ever… and a skatepark campaign too.

Whitchurch Films

Whitchurch Films – the new high-tech community film facility at the Gill Nethercott Centre, showing top leading films for local people.

Tel: 01256 896270Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Whitchurch History Society

Talks on local and general history

Tel: 01256 893110Click to see map »

Whitchurch Rambling Club

The Ramblers Club meet throughout the year, holding socials during the winter months and Wednesday evening walks during Spring and Summer, meeting in the Bell Street Car Park just before 7pm, April to mid September.

Tel: 01256 892737/07913104536Click to visit website »
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Other Groups

1st Whitchurch Scout Group

Part of the Andover District of Hampshire Scouting

Tel: 01256 892656Click to see map »

All Hallows Church Choir

Church Choir

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Changeover at Charity Shop

Changeover at Charity Shop…

Fairtrade Whitchurch

Fairtrade Whitchurch aims to make Whitchurch a Fairtrade town.

Faithful Hands

A community organisation that raises funds for the poor and needy through running stalls at fund raising events and the charity shop. Donations and other support are always welcome.

Tel: 01256 893080

Friends of Whitchurch Primary School (FOWPS)

Fund raising for Whitchurch C of E Primary School

Click to visit website »

Friends of Whitchurch Silk Mill

Helping Whitchurch Silk Mill

Click to visit website »

Jolly Babies & Music with Mummy

A fun and structured programme of pre-school music education for mum (or dad, granny, grandad etc) and child under three.

Tel: 01264 720452Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Noah’s Ark

A meeting place and secure environment for Mothers and Carers and their Babies and Toddlers.

Tel: 01635 297030Click to see map »

Probus

Association for retired professional and business men.

Tel: 01256 895368Click to see map »

Starting College or a Training Course? Support is available…

Are you, or do you know of anyone who is in need of some financial assistance?

Tea & Tots

Parent and Toddler Group

Tel: 01256 892033Click to see map »

Test Valley Sea Angling Club

The Whitchurch-based Test Valley Sea Angling Club have monthly boat trips and monthly beach angling matches too…

Click to see map »

Testbourne Teapot

Baby and Toddler Group

Tel: 01256 892261Click to see map »

Townswomen’s Guild

Women’s social and educational organisation holding talks, discussions, demonstrations and outings

Tel: 01256 893950Click to see map »

Whitchurch Association

The Whitchurch Association is a charity formed to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Whitchurch and the surrounding hamlets of Litchfield, Woodcott, Tufton, Dunley and Hurstbourne Priors.

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Whitchurch Brownie Guides

Brownies

Tel: 01256 895493Click to see map »

Whitchurch Festival

The annual Whitchurch Festival raises funds for local good causes.

Click to visit website »

Whitchurch Films

Whitchurch Films, the new high-tech community cinema facility at the Gill Nethercott Centre, is now showing top leading films for local people, with films being selected from an extensive list.

Tel: 01256 896270Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Whitchurch Girl Guides

Girl Guides

Tel: 01256 893188Click to see map »

Whitchurch Rainbow Guides

Rainbows

Tel: 01256 893807Click to see map »

Whitchurch Silver Threads Group

Aims to bring the older people of the town together to meet for social activities and outings.

Tel: 01256 892577Click to see map »

WHITCHURCH TOWN PLAN

Whitchurch Town Plan – a community plan for the town
Beginning the Consultation…
A Town Plan sets out the vision for the future; it sets the principles for how the town will develop over the next few years in terms of social needs, facilities, and a whole raft of critical issues that make Whitchurch what it is.
Those [...]

Tel: Tim Bilson: 893103

Whitchurch Toy Library

A wide range of toys, games and puzzles are available to borrow.

Hours: Wednesday: 10am – 11:30am (term time only)Tel: 01256 892624Click to see map »

Whitchurch Welfare Trust

Financial grants to residents of Whitchurch.

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Sports

Kettlebell Club for Fitness

Combined cardio and weight training using Kettlebells at Testbourne…

Tel: 07775 744336Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Overton Black Arrows Archery Club

All aspects of the sport of archery are covered, from beginner tuition through to competition coaching.

Tel: 01256 893638Click to visit website »

Overton Rugby Club

Rugby

Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Test Valley Sea Angling Club

The Whitchurch-based Test Valley Sea Angling Club have monthly boat trips and monthly beach angling matches too…

Click to see map »

Testbourne Tennis Courts- Anyone for Tennis?

Newly resurfaced Tennis Courts soon to be available.

Whitchurch Longmeadow Squash Club

Squash and Racketball

Tel: 01256 892493Click to visit website »

Whitchurch Tennis Club

Tennis for juniors and adults.

Tel: 01256 892036Click to visit website »Click to see map »

Whitchurch United Football Club

Whitchurch United Football Club is over 100 years old and runs football teams for boys and girls teams from the ages of 7 up to adults.
They are based at the Sports and Social Club at Winchester Road.

Click to visit website »
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