Barwick - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area

A book club for people from in and around Bishops Stortford. Meet bi-weekly to review what your reading and to share observations. Help you meet and get to know people in the area. We will meet in a local (quiet) bar from 8-10. We will generate a list of books for all of us to read and then discuss going forward. Get in touch and we can decide when and where our first meeting will take place.

This is a bartering club. The idea is that you trade one thing for another and no money changes hands.
For example,

1:
You may want a ride to the airport and in
exchange you will cut the grass in my garden on an agreed date.
2:
You may have computer games or DVDs you no longer need but want to exchange for others or a bottle of wine or lessons in IT or something of broadly equal value in your eyes.
3:
You may have a spare room and would offer someone the room in exchange for light housework or a set amount of carer/companion hours per week.
4:
You may have skills in design, therapy, entertainment, plumbing, electrical, PC, etc. that you can exchange for a couple of hours in exchange for something you want but can't afford on your budget.
5:
You may like dog walking and exchange that for some home made cakes or a pie or two if the walking is regular, etc.
THESE ARE JUST SAMPLE IDEAS; THINK OF OTHERS...

Send me your offers and I will advertise on here once a week to local readers; tell me
1: What you want to exchange
2: What you want to receive
3: Or, just put it out there and see what others
will exchange for your offer...
4: How you can be contacted (provide an email
address or mobile#)

The possibilities are endless and try not to stick to exchanging items for items. Think more broadly about what you want and what you can give in exchange in more practical terms. These are harsh times economically and this is a way of finding what you need without parting with ANY of your hard earned cash. There will be something for everyone, if everyone joins in the initiative.

Give it a try....

This is a bartering club. The idea is that you trade one thing for another and no money changes hands.
For example,

1:
You may want a ride to the airport and in
exchange you will cut the grass in my garden on an agreed date. -OR-
2:
You may have computer games or DVDs you no longer need but want to exchange for others or a bottle of wine or lessons in IT or something of broadly equal value in your eyes.
3:
You may have a spare room and would offer someone the room in exchange for light housework or a set amount of carer/companion hours per week.
4:
You may have skills in design, therapy, entertainment, plumbing, electrical, PC, book-keeping, etc. that you can exchange for a couple of hours in exchange for something you want but can't afford on your budget.
5:
You may like dog walking and exchange that for some home made cakes or a pie or two if the walking is regular, etc.
THESE ARE JUST SAMPLE IDEAS; THINK OF OTHERS...

Send me your offers and I will advertise on here once a week to local readers; tell me
1: What you want to exchange
2: What you want to receive
3: Or, just put it out there and see what others
will exchange for your offer...
4: How you can be contacted (provide an email
address or mobile#)

The possibilities are endless and try not to stick to exchanging items for items. Think more broadly about what you want and what you can give in exchange in more practical terms. These are harsh times economically and this is a way of finding what you need without parting with ANY of your hard earned cash. There will be something for everyone, if everyone joins in the initiative.

Give it a try....

Makin' Steps is Harlow's premier performing arts school and holds over 50 classes a week at Potter Street Community Centre. Classes include hip hop/street dance, ballet, modern, tap, singing, Salsa, Latin, acting/voice technique, and pas de deux and now the latest fitness craze to hit the uk Zumba, making it the biggest school in the area offering this range of classes.

All classes are taught by fully qualified, insured and CRB registered, experienced teachers and former professional dancers. Scott & Ross have performed alongside artists such as Robbie Williams, Geri Halliwell and Kylie Minogue, to name but a few. This enables the school to teach the latest styles and keep its students in the forefront of dance today. Many of the school’s pupils have furthered their training at professional colleges such as Performers, London Studio Centre and Colin’s Performing Arts College, with past and present pupils engaging in professional contracts all over the world.

If it's dance, singing or acting training you want, and are interested in becoming a part of one of the most popular schools around then be assured that Makin' Steps Performing Arts School should be the first place you look.

Football, games & multi skills coaching to music for little stars aged 2-6 years. The sessions are designed to introduce young children to the fundamentals of movement in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Using experience gained from around the world, these sessions deliver improved balance, coordination and relationship skills. This is done through bright, colourful sessions set to music which challenge numeracy & awareness and develops physically & socially active young children

Day: Sundays from Dec 5th 2010 - 9am, 2 years - 10am, 3 & 4 years - 11am, 5 & 6 years Price: £3 per child per session (45 minutes)

Zumba Fitness is the latest craze to hit the nation,
It is a a fusion of latin dance moves and aerobics, exercise in disguise, fun & fitness combined, so if you want to lose weight, keep fit, have fun, make friends or improve your health - physically/mentally, come and join the party! No fitness/dance experience necessary, beginners welcome, mirrored venues - come and see for yourself

Short-term, solution focused and longer-term counselling for adults, children & young people. A safe, confidential space to talk through difficulties in life including: abuse; addictions; anger; anxiety; bereavement; depression; eating disorders; gender/sexuality; family issues; loss; relationship problems; spirituality; work-related issues.

Founded in 1908 Whitwell AFC has a Saturday & Sunday adult teams also from 2009/10 season Whitwell Ladies. A new pavilion will be present from 2010.

Fun Non Contact Rugby based classes for Girls and Boys aged 2 to 6 years. We hope that their time with Little Ruggers will give them both personal and rugby skills they need to have a happy and life long love and enjoyment of rugby and other sports as confident children to confident adults.

The goal of Little Ruggers is to draw more children into rugby and encourage healthy lifestyles, which we believe should ideally be instilled at a young age. Our secondary aim is to strengthen local Rugby Clubs with a supply of under 7s that are highly confident and skilled in the basics of rugby.

Little Ruggers is a non contact play programme. Specifically designed using the transferable skills of Rugby to create a fun and enjoyable environment whilst developing basic core motor skills and confidence.

Little Ruggers classes are fully insured and will be run by an experienced RFU qualified coaches and assistant coaches depending on numbers in a class. Coaches are trained in paediatric first aid and enhanced CRB checked.

Some of our coaches have played and coached rugby and some at a high level who will ensure a fun and caring environment.

Our aim is to provide a fun, sociable, sporting atmosphere for all members and parents.

As children move from being infants to toddlers they become more self sufficient, wanting to explore and affirm their independence. We encourage this by the way our sessions are structured so they are stimulating and exciting. The formats are changed on a regular basis to maintain their interest. Through a range of fun activities using child friendly equipment the children will develop better hand to eye co-ordination, balance and agility and that in turn helps social development through the promotion of self esteem. The classes are held indoors in a safe and suitable environments such as sports halls and where suitable in Rugby Clubs themselves.

Hitchin classes are held on Thursday mornings.

Dinky Dancers classes are for boys and girls aged rising 2-4 years old.

Exciting, fun-packed, creative classes combining P.E. skills, action activities, dance, singing, multi-sensory equipment and musical percussion to form an exciting developmental weekly class that both you and your child will love.

The programme has been developed by Dance, P.E. and Music graduates, specialists and consultants to provide a fantastic addition to your child’s week.

Classes are held throughout Hertfordshire so please do visit our website for details of a class near you.

Dinky Dancers also provide party entertainment for children aged 2-8 years. Further details can be found on our website.

Folk Dancing is great fun, a good way to exercise and to meet new friends. No experience or partner necessary. Staplers meet every Monday from 8pm to 10pm in the Community Centre, St John's Road, Hitchin SG4 9JP. For further details call 01582 881966 or visit www.staplers.org.uk

Crossroads Family Fun Church at the Methodist Church, High Street/Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4LL. Crafts, Storytime, Songs, Refreshments. Crafts and creative activities for accompanied children of all ages. Takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3.30 to 5.30pm. For more details and to register call 01462 730948/730373.

SINGING STARLETS PROVIDE MUSIC, MOVEMENT & DRAMA SESSIONS AT DAY CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AGED 0-5 YEARS OLD. WE ALSO RUN OPEN CLASSES IN STEVENAGE, HITCHIN & LETCHWORTH.

SESSIONS ARE LEAD BY AN EXPERIENCED SINGER/ACTRESS WHO USES THEIR PERFORMANCE SKILLS TO MAKE EACH CLASS A FOCUSED, YET FUN EXPERIENCE. THE CHILDREN ARE ENTERTAINED WITH 30-45 MINUTES OF INTERACTIVE SONGS, WHICH THEY ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN IN WITH AT THEIR OWN PACE AND LEVEL.

UNDER 2’S SESSIONS:
WE USE A MIXTURE OF OUR FAVOURITE TRADITIONAL NURSERY RHYMES, AS WELL AS ORIGINAL SONGS TO HELP CHILDREN LEARN AND DEVELOP COORDINATION. THE SONGS ARE BROUGHT TO LIFE USING PROPS AND PUPPETS, WHICH CAPTIVATE THE CHILDREN. THEY ENJOY GUESSING, ‘WHO IS GOING TO COME OUT AND SEE THEM TODAY?” ALTHOUGH THEY MAY BE SHY DURING THE FIRST COUPLE OF SESSIONS, SINGING STARLETS IS ALWAYS VERY POPULAR WITH UNDER 2’S. WE ALSO TEACH SONGS THAT INCLUDE BABY SIGNING, WHICH YOU CAN PRACTICE WITH YOUR CHILD DURING THE WEEK.
3-5’S SESSIONS:
AT THIS AGE WE LIKE TO GET THE CHILDREN UP AND DANCING. WE WILL TEACH THEM SOME FUNKY DANCE ROUTINES TO SOME 'POP SOUNDING' CHILDRENS SONGS, AS WELL AS SEASONAL AND EDUCATIONAL THEMED DANCES AND ACTION SONGS. THESE HELP THE CHILDREN NOT ONLY LEARN ABOUT COORDINATION, BUT THE CONTENT IN THE SONGS HELPS THEM TO LEARN IN A FUN AND STRESS FREE WAY. 2-5’S ARE ALSO OFTEN INVITED TO ACT OUT CHARACTERS IN WELL-KNOWN NURSERY RHYMES, WHICH THEY REALLY LOVE. NURSERIES OFTEN COMMENT HOW SURPRISED THEY ARE THAT THE SHYEST CHILD WANTED TO STAND UP AND DO SOME ACTING IN FRONT OF HIS/HER PEERS.

COMMON FEATURES IN ALL SESSIONS INCLUDE:
· MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
· ACTION SONGS
· PROPS AND PUPPETRY
· MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
. PARACHUTE
· BUBBLES

Love singing? Then you'll love Shock-o-la! This friendly local acapella group based in St. Ippolyts is run by professional singer & teacher Nicky Clark and we sing acapella arranegments o many styles of song including pop, folk, gospel and world music. All songs learnt by ear and no musical experience required, just a love of singing and lots of enthusiasm. If a large franchise type choir is not for you and you want your voice to make a difference, then come along, make friends and have fun on thursday eves at St. Ippolyts Village Hall from 8-10pm, term starts thurs 8th Sept 2011. See you there!

Zumba fitness class: latin inspired fitness class for anyone to enjoy! its fun and addictive but very good for you. We meet every Monday , and Wednesday evening. 8.15 to 915pm At Celbic Hall 188, Lancaster road (nextdoor to the Boxing Academy)

Crossroads Family Fun Church. Crafts, Storytime, Songs, Refreshments. Crafts and creative activities for accompanied children of all ages.

Takes place on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 3.30 to 5.30pm at Stotfold Methodist Church, High Street/Hitchin Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, Herts, SG5 4LL.

For more details and to register call 01462 730948/730373

Join our fantastic 12 week Weight Loss Challenge at St Aldhelms Church Hall, N18 1PA. Starting on Thursday 3rd September at 7pm.

Learn about healthy eating, losing weight, nutrition education, weekly weigh & measure, support & community spirit, make new friends and win prizes too! £300 for the biggest loser over 12 weeks and many more cash prizes too.

Call for more information on 0208 884 3237

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EAST BARNET BRANCH AND CLUB
38 BROOKHILL RD EN4 8SL
SOCIAL CLUB, LIVE MUSIC @ W/END
BRANCH , HELP FOR EX FORCES AND FAMILIES
VISITORS WELCOME, CAN BECOME A MEMBER, FAMILY FRIENDLY, BAR , BEER GARDEN,SNOOKER,POOL,DARTS,BINGO ETC ETC