We are delighted to have a good selection of clubs available to the community, but are always happy to look at new ones. If you have any ideas or would like to start a club yourself please get in touch with Jon Pain via email – enquiries . If you are interested in one of the clubs that is listed please get in touch with organiser as detailed.
Meeting: Every Thursday
Time: 7pm
Organiser: Jon
Cost: Annual membership £50, occasional visitors £2 per night.
This adult club starts off with table tennis in the village hall and then progresses to The Bell for backgammon and a drink or 2. All abilities are welcome and there is no commitment to come every week but once you get the bug!
Meeting: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:15 am
Organiser: Val – 01621 770980 or valtgood@hotmail.com
Cost: £3.00 per session
A very popular club, if you would like to join please contact Val as there is currently a waiting list.
Meeting: Forth Tuesday of each month
Time: 7:30 pm
Organiser: Lorraine (contact on 07740 320205)
Cost: £10 per year
Now in its 12th year, this group meet every month on Tuesday 4th, in the Snug. There is a rota for refreshments and members put forward title suggestions which are usually sourced from the local library. Membership is currently full, however should this change, it will be advertised in the Major News.
Meeting: First Monday of the month including bank holidays
Time: 10am-12 noon
Organiser: Jo Lacey – 07368 498908 nurse@blackwaterparishnursing.org.uk
Cost: Free
A confidential and free health and wellness drop in with Parish Nurse Jo Lacey. No need to book.
Jo, a Christian, has worked as a registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse in the NHS and abroad for 30 years, she is leading the development of a parish nursing service.
Parish nursing values the integration of faith and health; providing confidential whole person-centred health care (spiritual, emotional, physical and mental health) to people of all ages, and of all faiths and none. Dependent upon where the need is greatest and referring on to community NHS and other services where necessary, the Parish Nurse role includes leading befriending events, providing confidential health and wellbeing drop-in sessions, and offering mental health-focused home support visits – within the North Blackwater Parishes of Tolleshunt Major, Tolleshunt D’Arcy, Tollesbury and Salcott-cum-Virley.
There are 4 opportunities available each month to have your blood pressure checked, for healthy weight and dietary advice, and/or to receive support and have a confidential chat with our Jo about any health concerns.
Meeting: Monthly draw
Time:
Organiser: Sarah sjr.case@hotmail.co.uk
Cost: £2.00 per month
The 100 club supports the running of the village hall. Numbers are just £2 each per month with 30% of all money collected given back as prize money – if you would like to join the club please email Sarah at sjr.case@hotmail.co.uk for a form.
Meeting: Every Tuesday
Time: 9am
Organiser: Diana contact on 07879 473425 or mailto:di_foster@yahoo.co.uk
Cost: Free
This informal, small weekly group has been running for over two and a half years. Subject to the weather and availability, the meeting point is in the playing field on Tuesday morning at 9am for up to an hour and a half. The session consists of walking briskly around the playing field, whilst having a chat. The outdoor gym equipment is utilised and/or some stretching exercises are conducted but this is not mandatory. All levels of fitness are welcome.
