Sports/Games Clubs
Banham Short Mat Bowls Club
Mons 2-5pm, Wed 7-10pm, Banham Community Centre. Beginners welcome
Secretary: Viola 887638.
New Buckenham Cricket Club
Secretary: Alan Harris Tel: 674427.
Old Buckenham - Afternoon Whist
Every 2nd Mon of the month, 2-4pm. Old Buckenham Church Rooms
Fee £1 including a score card, tea and biscuits. Contact: Jean and Gerald Norton Tel: 860025
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Old Buckenham Carpet Bowls
Old Buckenham Carpet Bowls club meets every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Village Hall. Anyone who would like to play would be most welcome. You may come and try the game for free for three weeks. This is more of a social bowling club, although we do still play in the South Norfolk League.
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Old Buckenham Carpet Bowls
Tuesdays 7-10pm, Village Hall, Old Buckenham. New members always welcome.
Chair: Fred Bracey Tel: 860551.
Old Buckenham Crib Drive
First Fri of month. Old Buckenham Village Hall (Memorial)
Contact: Jill Emms 01953 860551 jill@aldertreegundogs.co.uk. New players welcome.
Old Buckenham Cricket Club
Regular Sats and Suns Apr - Sept.
Secretary: Chris Dalton Tel: 498694. Fixtures and youth coach: Mike Banham Tel: 860694.
Old Buckenham Bone Crushers (Warhammer Club)
Old Buckenham Village Hall. Sunday of month, 2.30-5pm (under 14s) 6pm (14+)
Contact: Paul Girling email
paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk 860023
or for more information:
www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/wargames
NetGamers (computer and games club)
Old Buckenham Village Hall. Meeting twice a month, 7-9pm (over 12s only)
Contact: Paul Girling email paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk 860023
or for more information: www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/netgamers
South Norfolk Crib League
Garden House, Banham. Tel: 01953 860437.
King's Head, New Buckenham. Tel: 01953 860487.
Ox and Plough, Old Buckenham. Tel: 01953 860004.
Community Support/Social Clubs
Banham Community Centre Social Club
Secretary: Barry Clarke Tel: 888313.
Banham Good Neighbours
Treasurer: Beryl Garratt Tel: 888114.
Banham Home Watch
Co-ordinator: Brian Harper Tel: 887008.
Banham Village Action Plan
Chairman: Gordon Andrew Tel: 888600
Banham Wheels Communal Car Scheme
Organiser: Carol Francis Tel: 887957.
Banham WI meet in the small hall at Banham Community Centre on the second Wednesday in the month at 7.30pm
Visitors and new members welcome. More details from Sally McGinn, Secretary on 01953 888183. Click here for dates.
Friends of Banham Church - St Mary the Virgin
Chair: Anthony Lloyd Tel: 888110.
Friends of Banham School
Chair: Duncan Jones.
Conservative Association (The Buckenhams)
Chair and Hon. Secretary: Maurice Lester Tel: 860881.
Garnier Social Club
Chairman: David Wright 88720. Social Club Wed, Fri & Sat Evenings. Sunday lunch. Thursday evenings Petanque. Fridays & Saturdays quiz, music, entertainment. For further details see village /Parish magazine.
Labour Party (Harling and Buckenham Branch)
Secretary: Mark Stevens Tel: 860861.
New Buckenham Community Car Scheme
Volunteer drivers assist New Buckenham residents with transport to and from essential Doctor and Hospital appointments
Co-ordinator: Peggy Hill Tel: 860215.
New Buckenham Women's Institute
Second Wed of month, 8pm. New Buckenham Village Hall
Secretary: Mrs Helen Pearson on Tel: 860251
Old and New Buckenham Good Companions
Third Thur every month, 2.30pm. New Buckenham Village Hall
Secretary; Christine Wilby Tel: 860467
Old and New Buckenham Royal British Legion (Womens Section)
President: Ruth Hamerton Tel: 860317.
Old and New Buckenham Royal British Legion (Mens Section)
President: Doug Hartley Tel: 788338.
Old Buckenham Community Car Scheme
Co-ordinator: Robert Ziman Tel: 452670.
Volunteer drivers assist Old Buckenham residents with transport to and from essential services locally.
Old Buckenham Ladies Fellowship
Second Tues every month, 2.30pm. Church Rooms, Old Buckenham.
Organiser: Doris Monkhouse Tel: 860845
Old Buckenham Luncheon Club
Alternate Weds, 10am-2pm. Old Buckenham Village Hall
Contact: Bridget Burton Tel: 860241.
Old Buckenham Meals on Wheels
Contact: Mary P. Askew Tel: 860324.
Old Buckenham Modelling and Games Club inc NetGamers (social club with computer and board games)
Old Buckenham Village Hall. Usually 2nd and fourth Wedneday of month, 7-9pm (over 12s only)
Contact: Paul Girling email paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk 860023
or for more information: www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/netgamers
Old Buckenham Social and Wine Circle
Second Thurs of month, 7.30pm. Old Buckenham Church Rooms
Contact: Rev. Alistair Monkhouse Tel: 860845.
Old Buckenham Women's Institute
Fourth Thurs of month, 7.30pm. Old Buckenham Village Hall
Secretary: Doris Monkhouse Tel: 860845.
St John Ambulance Banham Division
Meets every Monday, Term Time Only in the back room of the Banham Community Centre.
Badgers (ages 5 to 10) meet between 6.30-7.30pm, Cadets (ages from 11 to 17) meet between 7.30-8.30pm, and Adults meet between 8.30-9.30pm
New Members always welcome.
For more information contact Joy Townsend on 498752
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Kids/Youth Activities
Banham Muddlers (Mothers and Toddlers)
In the Community Centre (Small Hall) Mondays 10am-12noon and Fridays 1.30pm-3pm. We offer coffee and chat for adults together with plenty of toys and activity each week for the children (incl school holidays). Cost £1 per family. For further information please call Kate Jones on Tel: 888862. (8/03)
Buckenham Pre-School Group and Nursery
Meet weekdays 8.45am-2.45pm at the Play House in the mobile in Old Buckenham CP School grounds.
For further information call Claire Hancy tel: 07799 778806.
KidzOwn Club
For pupils of Old Buckenham C Primary School. Breakfast Club between 8.00am and 8.35am with breakfast provided, children are then taken to the school playground at 8.30am. After school club held in the mobile in the school grounds from 3.05 to 6pm. Club fees apply. Term time only.
Kids Dancing
Old Bucknham Village Hall, Wednesdays 4.30 - 5.30, term time only. Ages 6+. Debbie Hogg, Red Hot Dance Tel 451297
NetGamers (computer and games club)
Old Buckenham Village Hall. Meeting twice a month, 7-9pm (over 12s only)
Contact: Paul Girling email paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk 860023
or for more information: www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/netgamers
New Buckenham Junior Football Club
Based at Old Buckenham High School. Covers Years R to 8. Contact Paul Meridith on 457282. Web: www.newbuckenhamfc.co.uk
New Buckenham Silver Band
Practice night is Thursday, 8 - 10 pm at New Buckenham Village Hall.
Elizabeth Abbott - secretary - 452314; Pauline Bott - chairwoman - 860425; Tommy Winser - bandmaster - 860568
Norfolk Youth Brass Band Musical Director: Alan Broadbent
The Norfolk Youth Brass Band was created to provide an avenue for young players to have the opportunity to extend themselves musically, to explore music that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to rehearse and perform, and to experience aspects of music making that might otherwise be closed to them, such as conducting and committee management. Members of the band receive:* Free tuition * Free masterclasses * Sectional rehearsals * Full band rehearsals * Conducting classes
There is no charge for membership of the NYBB plus there is a small financial travel subsidy available to those most in need (this being subject to available funding).
For more information: http://uk.geocities.com/norfolkyouthband/
Oakley School of Dancing
Contact Jacqui Oakley ARAD, AISTD, BA (Hons)
Tel: 888078
Banham, ballet and tap for children, contemporary dance for 3 to 16 years.
Parents and Toddlers Group
Meet in Old Buckenham Village Hall every Friday 9-11am during term time
Contact: Michelle Young Tel: 860046.
Old Buckenham Modelling and Games Club inc Old Buckenham Bone Crushers (Warhammer Club)
Old Buckenham Village Hall. First Sunday of month, 2.30-5.30 (under 14s) 6.30 (14+)
Contact: Paul Girling email paul@greystokegraphics.co.uk Tel: 860023
or for more information: www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/models
Old Buckenham 1st Scout Group
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Adventure Scouts meet at Old Buckenham Village Hall on Monday nights (term time) Contact 860121.
St John Ambulance Banham Division
Meets every Monday, Term Time Only in the back room of the Banham Community Centre.
Badgers (ages 5 to 10) meet between 6.30-7.30pm, Cadets (ages from 11 to 17) meet between 7.30-8.30pm, and Adults meet between 8.30-9.30pm
New Members always welcome.
For more information contact Joy Townsend on 498752
Tippy Toe's
A range of fun classes packed with different activities, promoting many area's of your child's development.
www.tippytoes.org.uk
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Music/Interest
Banham Society of Bell Ringers
Contact: Stephen Bounds, Tel: 887084.
Breckland Flower and Garden Club
Second Thurs of month, 2pm. Old Buckenham Village (Memorial) Hall
Floral demonstrations and garden talks. Celebrated 25 Anniversary in 2007.
Secretary: Sally Westrup Tel: 788712, Chariman: Christine Hewson Tel: 454528. Click here for more information.
New Buckenham Players
Based at Village Hall, New Buckenham. Three productions a year are staged.
Contact via website: www.amdram.co.uk/new_buckenham/index.html
New Buckenham Silver Band
Practice night is Thursday, 8 - 10 pm at New Buckenham Village Hall.
Elizabeth Abbott - secretary - 452314; Pauline Bott - chairwoman - 860425; Tommy Winser - bandmaster - 860568
Norfolk Youth Brass Band Musical Director: Alan Broadbent
The Norfolk Youth Brass Band was created to provide an avenue for young players to have the opportunity to extend themselves musically, to explore music that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to rehearse and perform, and to experience aspects of music making that might otherwise be closed to them, such as conducting and committee management. Members of the band receive:* Free tuition * Free masterclasses * Sectional rehearsals * Full band rehearsals * Conducting classes
There is no charge for membership of the NYBB plus there is a small financial travel subsidy available to those most in need (this being subject to available funding).
For more information: http://uk.geocities.com/norfolkyouthband/
Old Buckenham Players
Meets most Thursdays at 8.00 at Old Buckenham Village Hall, Abbey Road, Old Buckenham. We welcome new members; no experience is necessary. We generally put on a pantomime in January and a couple of other productions over the year. If you would like to know more please contact laurence.barnett@btinternet.com
Singers for Fun
Alt. Wed during term time, 8.30pm. New Buckenham Village Hall
Contact: Jo Gilbert Tel: 860917.
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Committies/Councils and Contacts
Banham Parish Council
First Weds of month, 7.30pm. Community Centre (Small Hall). Chairman: David Hicks, Clerk: Geraldine Sayers-Cowper 887327
Banham Community Centre
Chairman: Roy Stubington Tel: 01379 68231, Social Club: Barry Clarke Tel: 888313.
Banham Parochial Charities
Clerk to the Trustees: Martin Baglin Tel: 887216.
New Buckenham Parish Council
Chair: Karen Hobley Tel: 860529, Clerk Mike Boswell Tel: 860015 www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/nb and follow links
Second Tues of month, 7.30pm Large Meeting Room, New Buckenham Village Hall.
New Buckenham Junior Activities Committee (JAC)
Secretary: Carolyn Hupton
New Buckenham Parish News
Editorial to: Bryan Hill, Four Winds, Marsh Lane, tel Tel: 860125 alternatively to David Hupton email: david.hupton@virgin.net or Mark Stevens email: m.a.stevens@btinternet.com
New Buckenham Society
Secretary: Mike Boswell Tel: 860015.
New Buckenham Village Hall Fundraising Committee
Secretary: Jo Boswell 860015.
New Buckenham Village Hall Trust
Clerk: Caroline Greenwood Tel: 860789.
Old Buckenham Parish Council
Chair: Norman Cawston. Clerk to Parish Council: Geraldine Sayers Cowper 887327.
First Thurs of every month, 7.30pm. Old Buckenham Village Hall, Memorial Room.
Old Buckenham Church Rooms
Contact: Gerald Norton Tel: 860025
Old Buckenham Country Fayre 2006 (2nd September 06)
Chair: Trevor Crook Tel: 860439.
Old Buckenham Newsletter
www.obnews.co.uk
Editor: Ron Brewer, Crockslea, Cake Street Old Buckenham, NR17 1PS. Email: crockslea@aol.com
Advertising: Jenny Ing Tel: 860176. Webmaster Juliet Fulford (contact through website)
Old Buckenham Village Hall
Chair: Dennis Packham. Booking clerk: Jenny Getley.
Old Buckenham Windmill Committee
Chair and Sec: Murray Curtis Tel: 454371.
www.banhamandthebucks.co.uk/windmill
Quidenham Parish Council
Chair: Minty Russell Tel: 887700, Clerk to the Council: Mike Read Tel: 860920.
Meet on 2nd Monday of every month (except August) at the Garnier Hall, Eccles at 7.30pm.
Quidenham Village Society
Secretary: Pauline Palframan 888086.
The Six Villages Newsletter (Quidenham Group of Parishes Newsletter)
Covering Banham, Old Buckenham, New Buckenham, Quidenham, Eccles & Wilby. Advertising: Gerald Norton 860025. Editorial: The Editor, Fen Farm, Fen Road, Old Buckenham, NR17 1NP. Tel: 457804. Parish magazine
Quidenham Group of Parishes Trades Directory
Advertising, local voluntary organisations and Editor: Cris de Boos, The White House, Eccles, Quidenham, NR16 2PB. Tel 887277.
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Church Councils
The Rector of the Quidenham Group of Parishes is the Fr. Chris Davidson, The Rectory, Church Hill, Banham, NR16 2HN.
Tel: 887562, email: chris.davidson@virgin.net, web: www.quidenhamgroup.org.uk
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