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Groups and Societies

Dancing for Well-Being

Link to http://www.dancingforwellbeing.org
Come and enjoy music, fun and laughter with like-minded people at the Dancing for Well-Being group at the Memorial Hall, Hollins Lane on Wednesdays at 11.00 a.m. til 12.30 p.m.

You can dance SITTING or STANDING, you don't need a partner, you can move at the right level for you, and you don't need a good memory.

Dancing for Well-Being is ideal if you find other exercise/dance classes too much, e.g. if you have mobility/balance problems, use a walking aid or wheelchair, if you have heart or breathing problems, or conditions like arthritis, Parkinson's or dementia.

The cost is £5, which includes refreshments. For more information you can visit http://www.dancingforwellbeing.org or call Jackie Terry on 01423 531235, or email her at info@dancingforwellbeing.org
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Brownies

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Pack meets in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evenings between 6.00pm and 7.30pm.

Gardening Club

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Meetings in the Hampsthwaite Memorial Hall at 8.00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, September to May, unless otherwise stated.

This friendly Club welcomes anyone who is interested in the many and varied aspects of gardening

See also the Hampsthwaite Events calendar

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Hampsthwaite and Birstwith Junior Football Club

Link to http://www.hbjfc.co.uk

HBJFC is run for the benefit of children living, or attending school, within the Hampsthwaite and Birstwith area catering for boys and girls ages 6 through to 11. Saturday morning coaching sessions are run in Hampsthwaite on Feast Field. For details visit http://www.hbjfc.co.uk/

Hampsthwaite in Bloom

Link to http://www.yorkshireinbloom.co.uk/

See the Yorkshire in Bloom website for details of this campaign which is open to all communities in the County, from villages through to the largest cities. It aims to encourage people to work together to care for their local environment. Entrants are judged according to a set of criteria which include floral enhancement, community, cleanliness, permanent landscaping, conservation and recycling.

Hampsthwaite Feast

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Hampsthwaite residents are welcome to attend and to participate in the organisation of this major annual event.


See the Feast section of this web site for more details

Hampsthwaite Picture House

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Films screened at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated.

Tickets available from Hampsthwaite Village Store ( or at the door if available) - why not book a table and come as a group?

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Hampsthwaite Players

Link to https://www.facebook.com/TheHampsthwaitePlayers

Hampsthwaite Players present two productions each year! A spring production normally a Play, which generally falls around the last week of March, the Group also present an autumn pantomime towards the end of November. Anyone wishing to join the group can do so by contacting Phil (secretary) or Michael Binns (chairman) either by any member of the Hampsthwaite Players or e-mailing hampsthwaite.players@ntlworld.com

Indoor Bowls

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Wednesday and Friday afternoons in the Memorial Hall

Ladies Keep Fit

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In the Memorial Hall each Tuesday from 8.00pm until 9.30pm

Mother and Toddler Group

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We meet every Thursday 9.30 - 11.30am at Memorial Hall. We have crafts, art, toys, singing and refreshments. Mums, Dads & Grandparents welcome to bring their children. Open Term Time Only.

Mothers' Union

Link to http://www.stthomasabeckethampsthwaite.org.uk

Meetings in the Village Room every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Visit http://www.stthomasabeckethampsthwaite.org.uk for details

Snooker and Billiards Club

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New members welcome

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome new and old members to join our friendly club

Situated at the Memorial Hall in Hampsthwaite, we provide high quality playing facilities for those who wish to play socially or who would like to compete in one of our league teams.

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Tennis Club

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Meet at Birstwith

Village Show

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Organised each year on the weekend following the 17th July - the same day as the Feast

Village Society

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To preserve and improve the character and amenities of the village. To promote activities of interest to the members.

"Where friends meet hearts warm"
- Scottish proverb

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Wednesday Fellowship Network

Link to https://niddvalleymethodist.org.uk/the-churches/hampsthwaite-methodist-church/

Every 3rd Wednesday at 2.30pm in the Methodist Church

Nidderdale Bridge Club

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Nidderdale Bridge Club meets at Hampsthwaite Village Memorial Hall Mondays at 1:30pm. Friendly duplicate bridge, may be possible to arrange a partner. Contact Kay 01765677956 For further information.

Wednesday Group

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Meets on the first Wednesday of each month

Women's Institute

Link to http://www.hampsthwaitewi.com/

What do YOU know about the LARGEST women's organisation in the country?

Hampsthwaite WI meets at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall on the first Monday of the month.

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Young Farmers

Link to http://www.facebook.com/felliscliffe.youngfarmers?fref=ts

Young Farmers meet every Wednesday at 7.45pm in Felliscliffe Village Hall

Walking

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Thursday evenings from April to September - meet outside the Post Office at 7.00pm