If you would like the details of your local club and its meetings to be listed here, please contact the Webmaster
There are several groups and packs for all age levels in the area. Contact Phil Ralph 01962 889362
Contact District Commissioner Helen McTiffin 01962 868073
All
Saints Flower Arranging SocietyAll Saints meet at 7.30 p.m. on the last Thursday in the month in the Millennium memorial Hall. A small and friendly group with activities including demonstrations and talks by experts, members' workshops and visits to flower shows and local gardens.
New members and visitors welcome. Anyone wishing further information about this club should telephone Kate Butler on 01962 862790
The Winchester Branch of the Alzheimer's Society has been running its
friendly LunchClub for people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and
their relatives at the Littleton Memorial Hall every month since September 2000.
This is a cheerful affair which enables people to gain support and meet others
with similar experiences.
Besides organising this lunch, the Branch runs a Helpline for advice and
information on dementia and the services available, and also a visiting and
befriending service.
We also run courses for carers and a programme of regular outings to places of
interest.
If you or anyone you know, is in need of advice or help in any way, please get
in touch by phoning our Helpline 01962 890004
Dennis Williams - 01962 863836
Want to fit that Summer Swimsuit or that Christmas Party Dress? Join in for Hi/Low Aerobics and Body Tone. Easy to follow, two levels, suit-able for all levels of fitness. Fridays 2-3 p.m. No need to book, pay as you go £3.50.
Come and improve your flexibility and fitness in this friendly class. Fridays 1-1.45 p.m. No need to book, pay as you go £3.00.
Held in Millennium Memorial Hall. NCFE qualified instructor. For more information call Sarah Bartlett 882879
Bridge
Teaching Diana Harvey 01420 561548
Sunday Services:
Weekday Services:
Monthly Services:
Children's and Youth Work:
Children's morning session "Son Searchers" occurs during each 10.00am Family Communion service. Contact: Carol Coleman 881886.
St Catherine's Youth Group
for secondary age youngsters meets the first and third Sundays of the
month (term-time), 7.15 - 8.30pm in the Church Room, Littleton. Contact:
Carol Ward 883185, Louise Williams 885400 or Lynn Laver 882482.
Sunday Services:
Weekday Services:
There are a number of Organisations using St Barnabas all of
whom serve the wider Parish which includes Harestock.
For Instance: Age Concern Lunch Club and WRVS Lunch Club, Lace Club,
Winchester Morris Men, Keep Fit, Yoga, Gauge 0 Guild (Railway Enthusiasts),
Brownies, Rainbows and "Barney Bears"
A full list with contact telephone numbers available from
Ron Coe 880122
Sunday Service: 9.00 a.m. Mass
Elder: Mark Wheadon 880749
Secretary: John Wheadon 880749
Sunday Service
Retirement Group - Last Wednesday in month except August and December: 3.15 pm at Community Lounge, Henry Beaufort School
Gardening - Harestock shops - l` Saturday in the month, 9.30 am.
Homegroups meet in Harestock and Weeke; for details tel 880745 or 880749
Sunday Services:
Children/Youth:
The Parish Council is proud of the Littleton Recreation Ground and endeavours
to maintain and adapt it in a way that is conducive to conservation and
biodiversity. Various exercises are currently underway to extend and promote
both spring and summer meadowland flora in the top Conservation Field in
conjunction with ensuring that insects and mammals are provided with adequate
cover for shelter, nesting and over-wintering when areas are cut. Hedgerow flora
planting is also being targeted this year and it is intended to set aside a
small area of mixed woodland to try to introduce a habitat for owls, bats and
the deer, all of which are frequent visitors. The Recreation Ground is not only
there to provide sports and play facilities for all ages but can provide
pleasant and interesting exercise for all and whilst walking you might spot a
young deer or a chaMill blue butterfly.
If you are interested in helping out please contact: David or Barbara Strugnell
on 880939
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Alison Harper and Geoff Toogood are now our Tree Wardens. Littleton and Harestock have trees which are protected by preservation orders. If you have a beautiful tree near you which you think deserves protection, or if you would like to discuss or receive further information concerning trees in your area please call Alison for trees in Littleton on 882261 or Geoff for trees in Harestock on 881991 or the clerk on 886507.
Under the Hampshire Cycling Scheme, free training is available for Hampshire school children. Stage 1 for ages 7-9 and stage 2 for ages 10+. Training is delivered through primary, junior and secondary schools. New instructors are always being sought.
For further information contact your local school or the HCC Road Safety Team on 01962 846888.
The
Society has over 3,000 members world-wide and the Winchester Group is one of 15 in
the County whose aim is to encourage family history research. The Society
maintains many indexes which assist researchers. Meetings include talks by
people knowledgeable in aspects of genealogy - typical subjects include the Poor
Law, census returns and military ancestors. We also have Members'
evenings where we exchange experiences and show each other documents,
photographs and memorabilia.
All enquiries to: Stella Bond, Group Organiser 01962 861836
A wide variety of community courses are run at Henry Beaufort school for adults and children. For more details click this link or contact the Community Office on 01962 888970’
Classes are held on a termly basis at the Millennium Memorial Hall on
Wednesdays & Thursdays. Classes are grouped in ages with 1-2 yrs at 9:45am, 2-3
yrs at 10:45am and 3-5 yrs on Weds only at 1:30pm.
Sessions last for 45 minutes and whilst the emphasis is on having fun with music
and movement classes are structured with carefully devised programmes to keep
each child's attention throughout the session. We play two different sets of
instruments each week and we use plenty of visuals incorporating circle time and
nursery rhyme time for the younger ones.
Much of the material we use is specifically devised for us by Eileen Diamond,
Brian Cant & Jonathan Cohen.
For Further information please contact:
Victoria Smith 01489 877278
Kevin
Lay Foundation "It is better to light a candle, than curse the darkness."
The Kevin Lay Foundation
The Kevin Lay
Foundation was set up in November 1999 in memory of Kevin, a Littleton resident
and church warden at St. Catherine's, who died in a plane crash over Kosovo,
whilst on his way to assist in a building programme with TearFund. The
foundation provides grants to help young people from Littleton and its
neighbouring parishes to work on short-term projects with Christian mission or
aid agencies.
Since its inception the foundation has made grants totalling £13,376 to 44
recipients, enabling local youngsters to take part in short term projects around
the world. Six young travellers have been helped by the Kevin Lay Foundation
during 2007, working in the Philippines, Ukraine, Nepal, India (2), and
Tanzania. Their visits were inspired by their Christian faith and have been
dedicated both to improving conditions in the countries in which they have
worked, and to sharing the love of Jesus with those they have met along the way.
Kevin cared passionately about the social injustices of this world and felt called by God to do something actively to help. He felt it was "better to light a candle, than curse the darkness". Applications are invited at any time. Further information and application forms are available from Carol Ward (883185) or Clive Thompsett (885039).
Drawing, water colours, pastels.
Contact Helen Rich for more information on 01962 883481
Croquet is a game which can be played on equal terms by all, regardless of
age. gender or physical attributes. Littleton Croquet Club was formed in 1983,
and occupies two newly laid lawns at the Littleton Recreation Ground. The Club
has thrived since its formation, and now has nearly 50 playing members. Since
1983 many local people learned the game, and have come to enjoy its challenges
and the social events which are an important part of the Club's calendar.
Annual subscriptions are carefully reviewed at the start of each year and have
always been kept as low as possible consistent with the need to cover essential
outgoings. The 2005 subscription was set at £52 for a full season. If you would
like to try your hand at croquet, please contact Clive Thompsett on 885039, who
will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.
The South Central Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Community Responder Team, consists
of community based volunteers trained and insured by the Ambulance Service to
respond to emergency (999) calls for an ambulance and to provide first aid until
the ambulance arrives.
The South Central Ambulance Service believes that the Community Responders using
their equipment to provide Early Access, Early Defibrillation, Early
Resuscitation and Early Advanced Life Support, can increase the survival rate of
heart attack victims by as much as 10% for each minute saved in answering the
call.
Anyone who wants to help their community can possibly become a Community
Responder. No previous medical experience or training is necessary although you
will obviously need a caring attitude, be reasonably fit and be able to cope
with potentially distressing situations. You also need to have access to a
vehicle (for use when you go on duty) and be aged between 18 and 70.
All participants are assessed throughout the short training course and will sit
a basic test before begin able to become a Responder. Once qualified, Community
Responders continue training and are required to re-qualify every 6 months.
The Team have been in operation since January 2002 and have since expanded the
area served to include Weeke and Teg Down. They now answer calls at an average
rate of 20 per month (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
For more details on what they do and how you can help please take a look at
their website:
WWW.COMMUNITYRESPONDER.EU
If you are interested in either becoming a Responder or to offer your support in
other ways, please contact Colin Dobson – Membership Secretary on 01962 885282,
Or e-mail
community.responder@ntlworld.com
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A friendly and informative society for new and experienced
gardeners. The Society was formed several years ago and now has a
membership of over fifty gardeners. For a small membership fee (all are
welcome to join) members can gain the following benefits.
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Recent talks, demonstrations and visits have included:
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If you would like further information, please contact Barbara Elsmore (Secretary) on 01962 883660 or come along to a meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Millennium Memorial Hall.
Parish Council meetings are held on the second Monday of each month throughout the year at 7.30 p.m. in the Millennium Memorial Hall, Littleton or the Community Lounge, Henry Beaufort School, Harestock. All Parishioners are welcome to attend and take part in the 15 minute Question Time, should they wish to do so.
The meetings are advertised on the Parish notice boards in the two bus shelters and next to the Post Office in Littleton and between the bus shelter and the March Hare in Harestock.
Copies of the minutes and other information is available on this website or contact the clerk.
Parish Clerk: 01962 886507
In addition to our monthly meeting, our craft and scrabble groups meet regularly in members' homes. Our drama group performs at events during the year.
Our monthly meetings are well attended. We discuss WI business, and we have a varied programme of speakers on a wide range of topics. We organise visits to the theatre and to places of interest. We hold fund raising activities and meet at regular social events.
New members are always welcome. For details contact: Jenny Semple (01962 884881).
This Group was formed about 20 years ago and currently has a membership of over seventy. Our aims are to explore the history of Littleton and its surrounding areas, to undertake related research and publish the results where possible: this information is shared through meetings and exhibitions (particularly those held bi-annually at the Littleton & Harestock Show).
Activities include meetings with speakers on various topics of historic significance; village walks; contacts with other history groups; field walking; visits to local and national record offices; mounting exhibitions and the publishing of pamphlets and booklets.
Our meetings are friendly, informal, informative and enjoyable. New members are always welcome - information may be obtained from the Hon. Secretary: Betty Allen - 01962 880316 or via email
Visits Littleton on alternate Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
Visits Harestock on alternate Fridays
Car park, Priors Dean Road: 2.00 - 4.15 pm
Visits Weeke on alternate Fridays
This
friendly local group is based in the Littleton Memorial Hall and meets regularly
for play readings and production rehearsals for a variety of plays. Anyone who
is interested in amateur productions whether acting, directing, technical
support, front of house or set-making will be very welcome. We are looking for
new members in any capacity, so do come along and see what we do. No experience
is necessary, just enthusiasm. It's fun, sociable and very rewarding.
If you are interested please contact:
Daphne Poupart on 882878
:The Playgroup is situated in the Millennium Memorial Hall surrounded by
countryside so there is plenty of space for many indoor and outdoor activities. It is run by a committee.The Supervisor is Mrs. Carol Mortimer 776206. Deputy is Rob Westwood (Carol's brother). Helped by three valued assistants.
We are accredited by Social Services and OFSTED and provide a pre-school programme suited to each child's age and ability.
A playgroup session is carefully structured to give the child confidence. It also provides a variety of activities for the child to choose from, including painting, playdough or clay, a fort, garage or dolls' house, dressing up and sharing in the playhouse. There is always a new activity - sand, coloured water play or cooking. The children are encouraged to participate at the activity table which is based around the theme for the week.
YOU ARE WELCOME - Once your child has settled into the group you might like to help. We always welcome visitors.
Contact Anna Jones on 776448
We welcome children from 2 years 9 months to 5 years. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Tracey Wearn 885558.mobile 07748464915
Contact Nursery Manager on 888971
Do you suffer from Back Problems? Poor Posture? Pelvic Floor Weakness? Middle-age Spread? - then PILATES is your solution. Long recognised in the Ballet World for its amazing strengthening effects, Pilates is now widely recommended by Medical Practitioners, Osteopaths and Physiotherapists alike for many long-term problems. Pilates is a safe and scientifically- based method of re-claiming your youthful body if practised regularly.
For further information contact: Nicole Ambrose 07860 509558
The Parish council would welcome your views on how services can be improved -
please phone the Parish Clerk on 886507.
Bus and Train Travel Guides for the whole of Hampshire are available from
Hampshire County Council Information Centre, Mottisfont Court, High St,
Winchester. Freephone 0800 028 0888
If you have a complaint or suggestion to make about the bus services, please
contact the operator concerned in the first instance, either: Stagecoach 0845
1210180 or Wilts & Dorset 01722 336855.
If you need Hospital Transport and are unable to use public transport tel 847042
for information.
For Dial-a-Ride call 852602 and Shopmobility call 842626
FREE BUS to TESCO at Winnall (commenced in the Autumn of 2005)
Tuesdays and Fridays
Littleton
Kennel Ln/Chestnut Ave 12.22
Harestock
March Hare 12.27
Arrives TESCO 12.37
Depart TESCO 13.50
Harestock 14.00
Littleton 14.05
Contact Les & Cindy Williams 01962 881242
A variety of pre-school activities for children are available at Henry Beaufort School. Contact: 888970
There is a 46 place full time day nursery at Henry Beaufort School for children aged from three months to five years of age. It is a colourful, well equipped environment where they can learn through play. Open 8.00-6.00 for 51 weeks a year. 'We offer a fun filled day for each and every child" Contact: Nursery Manager 888971
Every Monday in the Church Room, Littleton, from 10 a.m. - 11.30 a.m..
We are a very friendly group with a happy atmosphere, open to all pre-school
children and their mothers.
There are lots of toys for the children to play with, and we have a variety of
activities including arts and crafts, jigsaws and general play. The mothers also
enjoy meeting for a chat! We run throughout the year including most school
holidays and organise some outdoor activities.
All are welcome, so do please join us. Also, help is always appreciated.
Contact: Anna Jones on 01962 776448
The U3A has a very active group in the area and run several classes at the Memorial Hall, Littleton, including, computing, photography and video editing. For more information on the U3A please visit their website www.u3a.hampshire.org.uk or contact: the Membership secretary Mrs Kate Rogers on 01962 890876
The Care Group in Littleton will respond to calls for emergency assistance or help with small household problems. If greater or long term expertise is required, we can often direct you to an engineer, organisation or agency where the necessary support is available. Some of the tasks that we undertake are:
We also
operate a monthly Luncheon Club in the Church Room on the first Friday of
every month at 12.30 p.m. Transport is provided as required and any adult is
welcome to come along and enjoy a good meal in congenial company for just a
modest fee to cover expenses.
Do YOU or YOUR neighbour need help? If so just contact one of the people below, between 8.00 am. and 8.00 p.m., and ask for a "Littleton Volunteer".
We also need extra volunteers to help, e.g. cooking lunches, transporting or carrying out one of the above tasks. If you have time to spare, please telephone one of the people listed below and let us know where your strengths lie!
Shirley & Mike Lupton 01962 884376
Wessex Quiltmakers meets at Littleton Millenium Memorial Hall at 7.15 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month (except August).
This is the ideal group for those who love textiles, especially patchwork and
quilting. Through sharing our expertise, having speakers, holding workshops and
exhibitions, there is always an opportunity to learn new techniques and keep up
to date with current trends in the craft.
Visitors are always welcome at this small, friendly group (£3.50 per meeting). Please phone Judy Hickman 01962 880594 or visit their website www.wessexquiltmakers.org.uk for more information.
We have about 20 members and are a friendly group who enjoy sharing ideas. We welcome any hand knitters.
There is a formal committee who meet every second month at the home of the Secretary in Littleton.
We occasionally have visiting speakers and demonstrations, funds permitting. The club owns one machine and on the alternative months we get it out and have informal talks and demonstrations amongst ourselves over a cup of coffee. If anyone has a problem there is always another member who can solve it!
Three times a year we hold sales of our work in St. Maurice Covert in Winchester and are able to give a percentage to Charity.
Contact: June Mott 01962 881206
The Yoga class is held 6:45pm - 8:30pm on Tuesdays.
We're a mixed group (of age, ability and gender) lead by a qualified IYENGAR®
Yoga teacher who can adjust postures to suit individual needs. Yoga can help to
alleviate stiffness, improve balance and muscle tone, and engender a sense of
well being and mental calmness. We relax at the end of the class.
If you would like to know more about the class please contact Iris Lee on 02380
616505 or irisleeyoga@aol.com