Stotfold - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area

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

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!

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)

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.

Do you race Scalextric, Ninco or SCX at home? Do you want to race Slot Cars on a weekly basis with other like minded people? If you do then we race Slot Cars every Monday evening from 7.30pm at the Vauxhall Recreation Centre, Gipsy Lane LU1 3JH (Opposite Toys 'R' Us). Give us a ring and ask us about our special junior championship on Saturday mornings.

Bedford (UK) Freecycle® is open to all in Bedford and nearby who want to "recycle" something rather than throw it away.

Whether it's a fax machine, an old door, or a board game, post it here. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself?

Nonprofit groups may participate too. Join in and have fun gifting!

Everything posted must be free!

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.

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....

The Starship Children's Centre has launched!

The Centre provides support to all 0-5 year olds and their families/carers within Bar Hill and the surrounding villages Boxworth, Dry Drayton, Lolworth, Longstanton, Swavesey, Willingham, and Over.

You are welcome to come to our activities. We also offer family support and advice about health, training and jobs, budgeting, early education and childcare.

The Team:
Kath Doyle Centre Manager
Sally Stephenson Assistant Manager
Carole Hood Business Support Assistant
Jane Rogers Senior Family Involvement Worker
Becca Bryant Family Involvement Worker
Sharon Stevens Crèche and Playworker

We hope to see you soon!

We are a local Karate club, with our HQ in Bierton although we have clubs in Fairford Leys, Aston Clinton, Winslow, Buckingham, Milton Keynes and Waddesdon as well. Affiliated to the reknown Japan Karate Association, we are the only recognised Official JKA Club. We teach Traditional Shotokan JKA Karate. We hope to provide students with the additional life skills of self control, discipline and build self confidence as well as providing the opportunity of getting fitter!

Classes in Milton Keynes are held at
Medbourne Pavilion
Pascal Drive
MK5 6LS

We are a family orientated club with many social events for everone throughout the year. Everyone from 5yrs upwards, whether novice or experienced, are welcome. Suitable for men and women alike. Training is available on Saturdays 12.30 - 13.30pm and on Wednesday evenings, 7-8pm. Check the website for details of location and training times.

First lesson is FREE. For more information either go to our website, phone or email.

The Community Weight Loss Challenge is a 12 week course, once a week for 1 1/2 hours.

Our club runs on Thursday evenings in Newport Pagnell at the Portfield Community Centre at 5:45 - 7:15. The clubs are designed to give you the knowledge and support you need to get to where you want to be.

Arriba! Wellness Clubs are much more than a 'pay-weigh-and go' weight loss class. Over the 12 weeks we will educate you on key information that will help you lose weight the right way and keep it off for good. You will also receive education on nutrition, exercise and wellness. You can join the full 12 week course for just £39 (£2.91 per week).

At the end of the 12 weeks the biggest loser wins £300, 2nd = £200, 3rd = £100. (Based on 30 participants) You are free to follow whichever diet plan you choose.
The club is a non-profit making organisation dedicated to improving the health of the community, all monies collected are used for prize money and to cover the costs of running the course. Each participant is assigned a Personal Wellness Coach who is available at all times for guidance and advice.

Come and join like minded people and let us all lose weight and feel great together.

Limited Spaces - Call the booking line on - 01908 322555
Contact: Danielle Saunders