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Grateley is a thriving community and has a number of clubs and
societies to cater for most peoples interests. Where known, diary of events for 2008 and 2009 have been included below.
The list below are those known to us.
Please inform the Webmaster if the contact or club details are incorrect, or we have missed you off the list!
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Andover Astronomical Society
Contact: Jeff Geary on 01256-893367
Meet in the village hall on the third Thursday of each month between 7.30pm and 9.30pm.
A club for anyone interested in astronomy, Expert or beginner all are welcome. Observing sessions after meeting - weather permitting!
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Busy Fingers
Contact: Shirley Hayward on 01264-889380
We meet on the 2nd Friday of each month at Grateley Villiage Hall between 10a.m and 12 noon.
It is a group of people interested in any kind of craftwork, who meet monthly to work on their own projects. Examples range from learning a new craft to finishing a piece of work started in a burst of enthusiasm and never completed. All standards are catered for, from complete beginners to experts, and there is enough expertise in the group to give informal instruction and suggest new ideas.
Interested? Want to know more? Then please contact Shirley Hayward.
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Four Parishes Art Society
Contact: Caroline Unwin on 01264-772375
A group that takes members from the Parish and also the neighbouring parishes of Quarley, Amport and Monxton. There is a monthly programme that meet in on of the village halls and usually involves a speaker giving presentations on a wide range of subjects from art, gardening, crafts and many more. There is an opportunity for members to exhibit their work and there are occasional outings to places of interest. They usually have a speaker on a wide variety of topics such as art, gardening crafts, architecture. All residents of the villages are eligible for membership.
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Grenville Quilters
Contact: Cherie Lumsden on 01264-889425
Meet every Tuesday between 10:15 - 12:00 (ish) at Grenville Quilters, Grenville, Streetway Road, Palestine
A club for people who enjoy the age old art of patchwork and quilting. Experience not necessary. All are welcome.
If on a Tuesday morning you gathered together a map and compass, left the boundary of Grateley Village and meandered across the border into Palestine, found your way to Streetway Road and ventured about a third of the way down the road you would find a small cream bungalow set back behind a hedge. You may be surprised on a Tuesday morning to find a rather large assortment of parked cars, if you carefully picked your way through these and came in through the front door you would find a very special group of women.
These women meet every Tuesday morning to enjoy a rather peculiar habit, (sorry I meant hobby). This group of otherwise normal women (well, at least that is what they tell me) spend time and money buying all varieties of cotton fabric, cutting it up and rejoining it to more cotton fabric. If you haven't already guessed they are involved in the age old art of patchwork and quilting. And no we are not all white haired old grannies with rocking chairs. Since the late 70's Patchwork and Quilting has enjoyed a major revival starting in America and England, now world-wide.
Grenville Quilters has been running for about 9 years, we currently have around 13 members ranging in age from 70 plus to 18. We are an in house teaching group and welcome all abilities from the experienced sewer to those who have never YET picked up a needle. We run both in-house workshops and hire Grateley Village Hall for workshops with outside tutors, occasionally we have field trips to fabric stores and exhibitions. If you think you would like to join us, come along and have a cup of coffee and see what we do, who knows crossing that border may open up a whole new experience for you. |
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Keep Fit Classes
Contact: Dolly Holman on 01980-674085
Meet every Monday evening between 7.00 and 8.00pm at The Community Centre, Middle Wallop Army Air Corps.
The classes include Step Aerobics and Bums and Tums for your fitness and enjoyment at only £2.00 per night. There is free car parking at the Officers Mess and the centre can be accessed by the lit underpass from the car park for safe crossing.
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Ladies Lunch Club
Contact: See Below
The club gives an opportunity for Ladies in the village to get together for lunch and conversation in various locations. The following meeting dates, to be held on Wednesday's, are currently planned:
17-Dec-08 12.30 p.m at The Plough Inn, Grateley. Contact Sheila on 01264-889698
28-Jan-09 12.30 p.m at The White Horse, Thruxton. Contact Gwyn on 01264-889682
25-Feb-09 12.30 p.m at The Black Swan, Monxton. Contact Joan on 01264-710253
25-Mar-09 12.30 p.m at The White Hart, Andover. Contact Suzanne on 01264-889784
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Monxton Ryukyu Kempo Club
Contact: Warren Palmer on 01264-710962 or e-mail
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Meet every Monday evening between 7.40 and 9.40pm at Monxton Village Hall
A traditional martial art containing elements of Karate, Ju Jitsu and Tai Chi. If you are interested, please come along to join in or watch.
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Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Contact: Margell Newbold on 01264-356707 or e-mail
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A group of mums and dads whose children attend Grateley Primary School. Meetings are held once a month to discuss fundraising events and to organise social events relating to the school. For the next meeting contact Jackie.
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Scottish Dancing
Contact: Jim Gilbert on 01264-889607
Meet in the village hall on a Tuesday evening between 7.30 and 9.00pm every 3rd/4th or 3rd/5th a month.
Why not come along and join us in Grateley Village Hall to learn Scottish Country dancing or to brush up on existing skills. The live music is provided by Jim Gilbert on Accordion, accompanied by John on the drum. The club welcomes people of all ages, whether a resident of the area or not. Get to know everyone socially over light refreshments. Entry on £2 per person!
The Scottish Dancing will be meeting on the following dates:
25-Nov-08 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
December No meetings are planned this month
20-Jan-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
27-Jan-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
17-Feb-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
24-Feb-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
24-Mar-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
31-Mar-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
21-Apr-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
28-Apr-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
19-May-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
26-May-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
23-Jun-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
30-Jun-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
22-Sep-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
29-Sep-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
20-Oct-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
27-Oct-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
17-Nov-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
24-Nov-09 7.30-9.00pm Grateley Village Hall
Last Social Event
The scottish dancing group held their annual burns night supper at
Grateley Village Hall on 22nd January. Pictures from Shirley Hayward
can be seen in the Grateley 2008 Album.
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Tots
Contact: Maria on 01264-889089
Meet at the village hall every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11.00am during term time only.
A small and friendly group where babies and toddlers between 0-4 can play in the village hall whilst their Mummy (or Daddy) chats and has a coffee. We have lots of toys, trikes, train track, cooker, trampoline, baby nest and a slide. You will be made most welcome. Tea/coffee/squash/biscuits included. |
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Village Friends
Contact: Mrs. Hilary Seddon on 01264-889383
Meet at the village hall on the first Thursday of each month between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. New people welcome.
Village Friends is a social gathering for people of all ages (except young children) in Grateley, Palestine and the surrounding villages. Meetings are held monthly with guest speakers on alternate months when there are some interesting topics to be heard and possible outside visits. Refreshments are provided. Do keep an eye on this website and all the Parish notice boards for further information.
The Village Friends will be meeting on the following dates:
2008:
11-Dec-08 TBA Christmas Lunch Outing
2009:
January and February - No Meeting
05-Mar-09 12noon-2pm Fish and Chips at Grateley Village Hall
02-Apr-09 2pm-4pm Old photos..guess who is who...Hot Cross buns
07-May-09 2pm-4pm Visit of the Mayor and Mayoress
03-Jun-09 2pm-4pm Magic with Michael King (highly recommended)
* NOTE CHANGE OF DATE *
02-Jul-09 TBA Visit to the Lavender Fields and cream tea - Selborne
08-Aug-09 12noon BBQ Grateley Village Hall
03-Sep-09 2pm-4pm Trading Standards Talk
01-Oct-09 2pm-4pm Concert at Grateley Village Hall
05-Nov-09 2pm-4pm Highlights of Local Villages. An illustrated talk by Gerald Gregory
10-Dec-09 2pm-4pm Christmas Lunch
Recent Social Event (6th March 2008)
At our first meeting of the year, we were engrossed by the wonderful work achieved by four ladies of the Grenville Quilters headed by Cherie Lumsden.
These talented ladies brought, not one, but many, many of their quilts which they had created and made over the years. There were various sizes, from a very large double bed sized quilt, which had been made 30 years ago and lovingly cared for, as well as a triangular shaped one and many smaller rectangular sizes. These ladies are very dedicated to their work (which means that housework and cooking can be put to one side) and are certainly a very happy and amusing group of people.
It is wonderful to realise that there is so much different talent around which is used to great ability. We all thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon, especially Lucy Felton, whose 96th birthday it was the previous day. Anyone who knows Lucy, is aware that, she too, is a quilter. Even now, Lucy is completing a patchwork quilt amongst other wonderful pieces of Japanese sewing.
Following this exhibition and talk, we had a visit from Hampshire County Councils Trading Standards Officer who gave a clear talk about cold calling and doorstep crime.
Hilary Seddon
Click here or on the photo in this article to view two photos taken by Tony Seddon during the event.
Lucy Felton (Photo 21st September 2008)
A photo of the completed patchwork quilt made by Lucy, together with text from Hilary Seddon, appears in the Grateley 2008 Album.
Christmas 2008 Village Friends Lunch and Theatre Outing
Click here for more details from Hilary Seddon or see Grateley 2008 Album for the photo.
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Women's Institute
Contact: Mrs. Beryl Richards on 01264 889542 or e-mail
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Meet
at the village hall on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm. New members are always welcome!
In Grateley we have a very lively W.I. and get involved in a great deal
of activities. It might not be known around the village, but we raise
money to fill and maintain all the flower tubs on Grateley Station and
have done for quite a few years. We also planted the oak tree outside
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Weyhill "The Fairground Gardening Club"
Contact: Mr. David Beeson
The Fairground Gardening Club is based at The Fairground Village Hall, Weyhill, but members come from all around the area. The group meets on the Second Monday of each month at 7.15 for 7.30. Our current programme of events are as follows.
08-Sep-08 Look who is in our Garden Best 3 home-grown vegetables.
Nerines.
13-Oct-08 Beautiful Bulbs
Bulbs available for competitions. Xmas food choice.
Small flower arrangement.
Plant exchange.
10-Nov-08 Iran - Land of Contrasts. Xmas food choice.
Small potted plant.
08-Dec-08 Xmas Party White Hart, Stoke for skittles. 6.30 start.
12-Jan-09 The Secret New Forest
Dried leaf & flower arrangement.
09-Feb-09 Growing to Eat Crocus competition.
09-Mar-09 World of the Honey Bee Daffodil competition.
13-Apr-09 Nepal - Plant Hunting. Plant / seed exchange.
Tulip competition.
15-Apr-09 Wisley for Spring Colour Coach Trip.
11-May-09 Bedding Plants and Annuals Plant / seed exchange.
Bunch of garden flowers.
08-Jun-09 Evening visit - Wades House, Barton Stacey.
Own cars.
16-Jun-09 Gardeners' World Live - Birmingham. Coach Trip.
15-Jul-09 Visit - Heale Garden Own cars.
Afternoon visit - 2 pm.
10-Aug-09 Visit - Longstock Water Garden. 10.30 am
Own cars.
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