Regular Clubs & Societies
The Hall is used regularly by the following Clubs and Societies:
Our Regular Customers
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AK Dance Academy
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AK Dance Academy - Fridays 4.30pm -8.45pm Welcome to welcome enchanting world of AK Academy of Dancing, where we offer classes from Pre-Primary through to Advanced in R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dance) Ballet, I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) Tap, Modern/ Jazz, Disco Freestyle, Rock’n’Roll, Mixed and Boys only Street and Contemporary. Musical Theatre ~ L.A.M.D.A (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) www.akacademyofdance.com |
Andrea Knowles (Organiser) 01425 477256 07525 259492
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Creative Crafters |
Creative Crafters is a friendly group, limited to ten members, who meet twice a month to socialise and craft together. We use the small hall, where we exchange ideas and expertise whilst working on our individual hobbies. These currently include Paper Crafting, Altered Art, Knitting, Needlework, Jewellery and Silk Flower making. Annual membership (covering all 20 sessions) is £35 or Individual Session payments of £3. A 50p kitty donation is made for tea, coffee and biscuits. We meet from 9.30 - 1pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, except August and December (no meetings). |
Wendy Jefferies - Secretary 01202 875068 07796655004 wendyjefferies@hotmail.com |
Dance Select |
Ballroom Latin and Popular Sequence Monthly Sunday Social Dance with short lesson 8pm - 10pm £6 per person We are fully qualified dance teachers with the following associations I.D.T.A & U.K.A with over 30 years teaching experience. For more information regarding Sunday dates please contact us.
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Mobile 07931 555743 or 01202 875 581 |
East Dorset Craft Club |
We are a craft group meeting once a month to work together and share ideas. Any craft welcome but at the moment we are scrapbookers and card-makers. We also occasionally arrange demos by members of other craft clubs, and visits from mobile craft shops. We aim to attract any crafters who want an informal day to concentrate on their hobby with a like-minded and light-hearted group of individuals – and we provide tea/coffee and biscuits and cake! We meet one Saturday each month from 9am to 5pm. The cost for the day is £10 per person. Facebook page: East Dorset Craft Club |
Vickie 01202 388212 |
John Berry Group |
Wednesdays - 6.00am - 10.00pm 60's Band practice |
John Berry Johnberry214@hotmail.co.uk 07570 973050 |
K9 Dog Training |
Mondays 5pm to 11pm At K9 Training Centre, we run fun and friendly classes from simple puppy socialisation classes through Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards under the Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme in West Moors, Ferndown, East Dorset. We also do agility sessions in Gaunts Common, Wimborne, Dorset for that extra special adventure. If it's 1 to 1 help you need for behavioural assistance, please contact us. http://www.k9trainingcentre.co.uk |
Toni Lethbridge 01202 885565 07754 620455 |
Painting for Pleasure |
Fridays - 9.00pm - 1.00pm |
Robin Alley 01202 855668 r.alley@sky.com |
Rhythm and Dance |
Rhythm and Dance provide Modern Ballroom, Latin American, Classical Sequence , Fitsteps, Line Dancing and Solo Private and Group Tuition for Social and medallists all ages and Professional dancers. Organise Dance Events including Holidays. Private Tuition Tuesday, Wednesday and Weekends. Evenings Classes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Daytime Fitsteps Wednesday Afternoons. |
Louise Sampson, Fellow ISTD & UKA, BDC Competition & Championship Adjudicator 07884 315687 louise@rhythmanddance.co.uk |
West Moors Art Group |
Mondays 9.00am - 1.00pm A friendly group who meet in the West Moors Memorial Hall on Monday mornings 9.15 am - Noon - all welcome. Members work in all media and help & encourage each other. A demonstration by a professional artist is usually available on the second Monday in each month. |
Roy and Maureen Martyn 01202 893547
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Wessex wyverns wargamers club |
Wessex wyverns wargamers club. Monday nights 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Three times a month No meeting first Monday which will on the Thursday. We play board games, Syfy, 40k, historical battles. A very varied programme which is on our Facebook page. You need not bring anything there is always a space for you. Over 18s only. Beginners welcome. |
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West Moors Drama Group
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We are a well established friendly drama group specialising in light comedy and mysteries. Our home is the West Moors Memorial Hall close to the centre of the village (see location map below) For more than sixty years has been producing shows twice a year at the same venue. Many of our actors and supporters have been with us for decades enjoying the company and thrill of drama. Not all wish to tread the boards but instead are invaluable carrying out those backstage jobs Rehearsal Tuesdays & Fridays 8.00pm whilst in production January to April and September to November and perform plays twice a year in April and November.
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Janet Price 01202 870448
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West Moors Flower Group
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West Moors Flower Group is a friendly group of approx. 70 members. We are affiliated to NAFAS (The National Association of ] Flower Arrangement Societies) and have a demonstration or talk most months at our club meetings. In addition, the following week we hold a ‘Fun with Flowers’ session when anyone can have a go at arranging flowers. Club Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 9.30am for 10am except August (no meeting) & December (2nd Wednesday) Fun with Flowers: 4th Wednesday of the month at 10am except August & December (no meetings) https://dorsetandguernseyflowerclubs.com/
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Secretary: westmoorsflowergroup@hotmail.com
Catherine Jenkins (Fun with Flowers co-ordinator) 01202 876441 westmoorsflowergroup @hotmail.com |
West Moors Horticultural Society |
West Moors Horticultural Society is a thriving organisation with approximately 500 members. We hold two major shows per year. The Spring show in March includes a Daffodil championship. The Summer show in August includes a Dahlia championship and a fruit and vegetable section. Both shows include an element of Handicrafts, Floral Art and Homecraft. In addition, we hold an annual plant sale, usually during the month of May so please do come along for a cup of coffee and to see what bargains you can get! We hold eight talks a year on various subjects of interest, some of which include slide shows. We also have four outings per year. Our coffee mornings are held in the Memorial Hall two mornings per year, in January and October. Anyone is welcome to come along for a coffee and a chat. |
Sue Hamlett (Chairman) 01202 871536 s.hamlett139@btinternet.com
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West Moors Townswomen's Group |
Once a month, on the third Thursday 2pm-4pm West Moors branch of Townswomen’s Guild only opened in February 2018 but we had a very successful group pre COVID. We would be delighted if you would like to come and see what we are about.We aim to have fun, socialise and educate ourselves too. There are talks of a wide variety, quizzes, baking completions , parties etc. Our Guild also has a monthly lunch club and a coffee morning in the village. We are part of Dorset Federation of TG and there are other activities such as a general knowledge quiz in September, which 100 ladies have signed up for. The last annual lunch at the Remedy Oak was a great success. Please feel free to contact us or come along to a meeting for a taster |
Denise Hennessy, Chairwoman. Telephone 07799302433 Email - denhnnssy@aol.com
Mary Male, Treasurer Telephone 01202 959976 Email- malefamily@mail.com |
Women's Institute |
West Moors WI (Women's Institute) meet on the first Thursday of the month in the hall from 2 pm. We are a friendly group of women ranging in ages and on average 35-40 members attend the monthly meeting. We normally have a speaker on a wide range of topics from local history, undercover policing to demonstration on sugar craft. We also have a craft section which meets twice a month and a monthly lunch club and organise occasional coach trips. |
Anne Walgrove - President 01202 891875 07720 724796 awal21@hotmail.com
Chris Bennett - Secretary 01202 053943 07557901550 Chrisbennett97@yahoo.com
Penny Gaines-Treasurer 01202 875714
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Zumba Gold |
Thursdays 10am - 11am A group fitness class that is less intense than a regular Zumba class. Suitable for anyone who hasn’t exercised before, or for a long time. Anyone recovering from illness or injury, or for anyone that is wanting a less intense workout. The majority of my participants are 50+ but the class is suitable for anyone. We combine strengthening exercises, balance, co-ordination & flexibility in a fun environment. |
Deborah Stanley 01202 872219 07887 752484 |