Break Away Ramblers
Walks in Derbyshire, Yorkshire etc. Coach picks up in local area
Meetings: Fortnightly on Sundays
Contact: Irene Tel: 01773-760055
British Cactus & Succulent Society – Nottingham Branch
There are speakers on a wide range of talks about Cacti and succulents. All prospective members are invited to attend
Meetings: 1st. Wednesday of the month at the Beeston Methodist Church Hall, Queens Road, Beeston NG9 2FF. The doors are open from 7.00pm and the meetings start at 7.30pm until about 9.30pm
Contact: further details from Dennis Young Tel: 01332511970
‘Dig In’ Stapleford’s Community Allotment
Community Allotment in Stapleford, run by and for local people who like growing fruit and veg and like eating it even more!
‘Family fun days’ (themed open days) each year; occasional horticultural workshops; regular on-site ‘Cook and Eat’ sessions; and various trips and outings.
It’s completely free; all materials provided for use on site. No experience or knowledge necessary; we all learn from one another. Everyone gets to take home a share of the harvest too!
For more information contact Kathy 0115 875 2095 (office hours), also visit the, ‘Dig In’
Ffestiniog Railway, East Midlands Group
Illustrated talks on transport subjects
Organised weekend work parties in North Wales
Local exhibitions
Summer visit to place of transport interest
Meetings: Wednesday falling between 13 & 19 month, 7.30pm at The Methodist Church, Chilwell Road, Beeston. Friday falling between 13 and 19 month, 7.15pm at Friends Meeting House, St Helen’s Street, Derby. Alternate months September to May
Contact: Mr K Hourd Tel: 0115-972 8717
Health and Fitness Class
Muscle toning, working on problem areas such as tums and bums
Meetings: Mondays, 6.30 to 7.30pm (except Bank Holidays) at New Stapleford Community Centre, Washington Drive, Stapleford
Contact: Michelle Daykin Tel: 07946-304564
The Monday Art Group
A friendly and supportive class for people with some experience who wish to improve their painting and drawing
Meetings: Stapleford Library, Mondays during termtime, 9.30-11.30am
Contact: Hilary Walker 0115 9814578 or e-mail hilary.walker20@ntlworld.com
New Stapleford Community Centre
General services to the community
Meetings: Various organisations use the fascilities at Washington Drive on various days and times
Contact: Mrs I Bexton Tel: 0115 939 8232
Notts/Derby Hemlockstone Lion’s Club
Raise Funds and distribute money to charitable causes
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the month, 8:15 at Victoria Hotel Dovecote Lane Beeston
Contact: Katharine Stewart 0845 833 4314
Nutbrook International Folk Dance Group
We are a mixed gender group of dancers who meet every Thursday between 8.00 – 10.00pm at Grangewood Methodist Church Hall, Grangewood Road,
Wollaton. NG8 2SJ
We dance to a variety of rhythms, to existing music, which includes music from all over the world, for example Balkan, Israeli, French, Romanian, Greek, and many others
Contact: Group Secretary, Andrea Newbold: 01332 701922
Roche Art Club
Social art group. No tuition, but occasional demonstrations
Meetings: Thursdays 7.00 to 9.00pm at Carnegie Centre, Warren Avenue
Salvation Army Coffee Morning
Sociable meeting for coffee – all welcome
Meetings: Friday, 9.00am, Salvation Army, Albert Avenue, Stapleford
Contact: Tel: 0115-9497059 or 0115-939 2536
Salvation Army Lunch Club
Sociable Lunch meetings – all welcome
Meetings: Tuesdays, 12.15pm and Thursdays, 12.30pm, Salvation Army, Albert Avenue, Stapleford
Contact: Tel: 0115-9497059 or 0115-939 2536
Sandiacre Male Voice Choir
A concert choir of 27 singing members plus conductor and accompanist welcomes any gentleman who likes singing to attend rehearsals. Local and regional concerts given for charities
Meetings: Mondays 8.00 to 9.30pm (not Bank Holidays or school summer holidays) Ladycross Infant School Hall, Victoria Road, Sandiacre
Contact: Mr G P Hart Tel: Mobile 0795 1179 882 after 7.00pm not Monday or Tuesday
Slimming World
Healthy eating plans. New members before 7.00pm / weigh in 7.00 to 7.30pm / class participation 7.30 to 8.30pm
Meetings: Tuesday evenings 7.00 to 8.30pm, Salvation Army Hall, Albert Avenue, Stapleford
Contact: Ann Salt Tel: 0115 939 5074
Stapleford Baptist Church Coffee – Prime Time
Open door coffee / lunch meeting (programme varies)
Meetings: Mondays either 10.00am, 12:00 noon or 3:00pm, Stapleford Baptist Church, Albert Street
Contact: Tel: 0115-9174592 or see
Stapleford and District Garden Holders’ Association
Allotment holders and other gardeners meet to discuss problems, general information and gardening
Meetings: Last Thursday monthly 7.30pm at Carnegie Centre, Warren Avenue (not August, December)
Contact: Diane Halford Tel: 0115-9396356
Stapleford and District Local History Society
Promotion of history of the local area. Illustrated talks and outside visits. Opportunity to do research, if wanted.
Meetings: second Wednesday monthly at Maycliffe Hall, Toton Lane, Stapleford. Time – Doors open 7pm for meeting at7.30pm
Contact: Barbara Brooke Chairman/Secretary Tel: 0115 939 4979
West Nottingham Chess Club
(Stapleford Chess Club)
Open for people of all ages to play Chess
Meetings: Monday evenings 7.15 to 10.00pm, Bramcote Memorial Hall,
Church Street, Bramcote
Contact: Ian Kingston Tel: 0115-967 8367
Stapleford Travel and Photographic Society
The members are a friendly group and meet on various days for walks, cycling, holidays – linked to photography, to name just three popular interests.
Meetings:Thursdays, Community Centre, Cliffe Hill Avenue, Stapleford
Contacts:
G.Gadsby chairman 0115 9227012
D.Stevenson member 0115 9225629
R.Gillet member & key holder 0115 9396397
R.Bramley (program)0115 9323380
Stapleford Flower Arranging Club
In friendship learn and share knowledge of the art of flower arranging. Demonstrations and practical sessions
Meetings: First and third Thursday monthly 7.30 to 9.30pm, Maycliffe Hall, Toton Lane
Contact: Mrs Freda Hardstaff Tel: 0115 973 5361
Stapleford Mad Miniature Club
Happy, thriving group who pool ideas and make miniature items out of junk
Meetings: Thursday evenings fortnightly 7.30 to 9.30pm, Conservative Club, Derby Road, Stapleford
Contact: Mrs Kathryn Woolley Tel: 0115-939 4147
Tuesday Get Together
Friendly group knit jumpers for children of the world through Oxfam (with donated wool), crafts, book swap, trips, reminiscing, blood pressure checks, refreshments
Meetings: Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon, Stapleford Volunteer Bureau, Stapleford House, Wesley Place, Off Pinfold Lane
Contact: Tel: 0115-9491175 for further details or to arrange transport.