Calne - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area
This a directory of clubs and associations in the Calne area.
We list any local groups that would be of interest to the Calne community. For example, if you know of an art club, running club, Scout troop or Calne local history society, please submit it to our directory.
Note: if your club/group is based somewhere other than Calne, please add it on the page for the relevant place.
Bowood Carving Club
Club for amateur wood carving and other related skills.
Badminton Club
During term times:8-9.30pm
Monday - more competetive session
Wednesday - mainly ladies session
Thursday - childrens sessions split into 3 age groups 6-9pm
Art Club
School Term time Thursdays 7-9pm
Mixed abilities mixed media- meet at the Village Hall, occasional demos, outings and exhibitions.
Lansdowne Luncheon Club
Club for over 60's - held every other Wednesday at the Lansdowne Hall. Members enjoy a freshly cooked two-course hot meal and the opportunity for companionship and to share news.
Membership is full at present, but ckeck this space for news of vacancies.
Thanks go to all who voluntarily help to run this club for the older members of the community.
Pilates with Debbie
Pilates Matwork classes held at The Lansdowne Hall Derry Hill on Wednesday lunchtimes from 1-2 pm. New courses commence half-termly and are suitable for all levels of ability. Sessions also held in the villages of Grittleton, Hullavington, Castle Combe and Malmesbury. Please contact Debbie for further details.
Chippenham75badminton club
We meet every Wednesday evening, throughout the year, from 7:30 – 10 pm at the Sheldon Sports Centre.
(This is part of Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham SN14 6HJ)
We are a mixed ability club and welcome new members with a reasonable standard of badminton.
If you have played badminton in the past, you will probably be good enough – give us a try!
Prospective members are invited to contact us via email, or just turn up on a Wednesday. Your first two weeks are free!
The club also holds several social events throughout the year.
1st Lacock Scout Group
Lacock Beavers & Cubs
A Beaver Colony and Cub Pack meet every term time Friday in Lacock Village Hall, 6.15pm - 7.45pm. To contact the group to work with us visit our website:www.1stlacockscouts.moonfruit.com To join our waiting list contact the Scout Association: www.scouts.org.uk/join
Wiltshire Belly Dance
Classes and events held in and around Wiltshire. Egyptian, North African, Turkish, Andalusian and gypsy styles of dance. A bright and colourful troupe of dancers available to perform for charity events and local festivals.
JABBAWOCK DOG TRAINING CLUB
About the Club:
Training at the club is done using positive methods with the emphasis on teaching the owner how to train their dog, recognising that all dogs and their owners are individuals. Responsible dog ownership is also strongly encouraged. Information in the form of handouts and in-class discussion is given in all the classes
We have a range of classes including:
Obedience/companion dog training
Puppy classes including socialisation & training
Show handling classes (Juniors & Adults)
Tuesdays: from 6pm onwards
Show handling
Novice Obedience
Intermediate Obedience
Wednesdays: From 11.30am onwards
Puppy class—6 week course
Novice obedience
Classes are 50 min sessions and cost £5 per session
Wiltshire Belly Dance
Classes and Events held in and around Wiltshire in Egyptian, Turkish, North African, Andalusian and Gypsy dance styles. An award winning school. A colourful and talented troupe are available for performing at local events.
Chiseldon Local History Group
Chiseldon Local History Group is a group of people brought together by their interest in the history of this area of Wiltshire and their belief that this history should be recorded for future generations.
1st Upavon Scout Group
Offering Scouting for girls and boys aged 6-14yrs in Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections.
Bath Federation of Townswomen's Guilds
A group of Townswomen's Guilds meeting monthly in and around Bath
Crafts for the home- Adult Craft Club
Learn new skills in the new year, make new freinds or sign your loved one up as a special christmas present. Begin with mosaic mirrors. All materials included.
Days & Location:
Starting Wednesday 12th January - Wed 16th Feb 2011
11:30am - 1:00pm
£6 + £1.50 material charge per lesson
6 week block of lessons
How to Book: Book online at www.funkyarthouse.co.uk
Workshops are held in the Small Hall, New Oriel Hall, Larkhall, Bath.
Tutor: Jo Milford. Jo is a qualified secondary Art Teacher. She is a practicing artist with a BA(hons) in 3D Design - Glass with ceramics & sculpture and has exhibited her work in the U.K and internationally. She also holds a City & Guilds Adult Teaching Qualification.
31st Bath Scout Group
Scout group based in Southdown, Bath. We provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14. Most of our members live in Southdown, Twerton, Whiteway, Kingsway and Odd Down.
Combe Down Art Group - www.cdag.co.uk
Membership of about 40 artists of varied ability in mixed media, meet twice monthly on Mondays between 2.00 and 4.00 pm. Painting days, critique sessions, plein air meetings at lovely venues around the city, competitions, demo's and workshops plus two exhibitions per year, March & October. New members welcomed.
Bath NLP and Hypnosis Practice Group
The Bath NLP and Hypnosis Practice Group is a friendly and supportive environment for anyone who wants to develop their skills. Meeting regularly in Bath, it is devoted to helping its members further their understanding and skills in NLP, hypnosis, influence, psychology and related fields.
Learn About Antiques & Collectables
Join a short course of (initally) 6 lessons and gain the knowledge of a dealer! Learn to identify and date a range of items including early glass and porcelain. Most lessons consist of a slide assisted lecture followed by an opportunity to examine and handle a range of antique items. Fascinating and fun. Hands-on and hilarious, with a hint of history. A unique course offered for many years at Bath University and currently presented at Denman College. If you enjoy history and social history you will love this course. Starting October. Limited places. Book now!
Articulate
An art and crafts group for Oldfield Park and Kingsway meeting at Hillside Hall Bath
Bath Theatre School
Bath Theatre School offers teaching to children aged 7-16 to develop acting, dancing and singing skills. Students also get the opportunity to perform in a production, undertake master classes with guest artists, work towards Trinity College Long musical theatres qualifications that can build towards a future in theatre, make friends and have fun!
Places Near Calne
Blackland • Bremhill • Bremhill Wick • Broad's Green • Buck Hill • Calne • Calne Marsh • Calstone Wellington • Catcomb • Charlcutt • Cherhill • Compton Bassett • Derry Hill • East Tytherton • Heddington • Heddington Wick • Highway • Hilmarton • Kellaways • Low Bridge • Mile Elm • Quemerford • Ratford • Sandy Lane • Spirthill • Stanley • Stockley • Studley • Theobald's Green • Tytherton Lucas •
