CLUBS & SOCIETIES
100 CLUB
Most of Neroche Hall’s funding comes from hiring the hall and fund raising events, including the 100 Club. The subscription is only £20 per year, renewable in October, when you will be allocated a number. There are only 100 numbers. Every month the numbers are drawn and there is a first prize of £30 and a second prize of £20. Twice a year the prizes increase to £45 and £25 with a Christmas jackpot of £55 and £30. If you want to try your luck and support the hall at the same time then CONTACT US and we will get back to you.
BADMINTON GROUP
Friday Afternoon 4.00pm - 5.00 pm Neroche Ladies Badminton...Good exercise and a bit of fun.. Contact Diana 01823 480286
OR If you simply want a game of badminton just check with the booking secretary or the calendar to see if the hall is free. It's only £12 per hour. Contact via email nerochehall.bookings@gmail.com
COMMUNITY LUNCHES FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
A Community lunch takes place in Neroche Hall on the first Thursday of every month to which all are invited. A social occasion with a delicious home cooked 2 course meal, prepared and served by Friends of St Peter's Church. Old or young, this is a lovely opportunity to meet others in the community and especially pleasant for those living on their own.
Dietary requirements are catered for and transport, if needed, can be arranged. The cost is £8 per head and prior booking is essential. Doors open at 12.30pm for a 1.00pm serving.
To book please ring Alison Brown 01823 480441 by the Monday prior to the date of the lunch.
Any surplus funds from the Thursday Lunches are donated to local charities.
TAI CHI
Every Tuesday at 5.45pm
£5 per hour. Everyone welcome.
Tai Chi is good your health - major benefits include improved balance, reduce incidence of falls, enhance well being.
Contact Marilyn Clarke for more info and to enrol 07760 759947 or email clarkemarilyn@icloud.com
YOGA MAT CLASS
Tuesdays at 10.30am with Ness Bourne
Subtle Yoga classes - accessible to everyone, with lots of options to meet your own needs.
£10 per class, with a discount for block bookings.
For further details and to book your place please contact Ness at ness@yoganessyoga.co.uk
BICKENHALL & DISTRICT WI
We provide women with fun and friendship, plus the chance to learn new skills, get involved within the community and take part in a wide range of activities. E mail us on fran.alford@hotmail.co.uk for more information or come along to any of our meetings on the second Wednesday of the month at Neroche Hall at 7.30pm. You will be very welcome, and we would be delighted to see you.
Secretary: 01460 234245
Neroche Local History Group
Occasional talks at the hall.
For copies of Neroche Local History Group’s book,
Village Life in the Lee of the Blackdowns
Chronicles of Bickenhall, Curland, Staple Fitzpaine
Please email jane.hole@outlook.com
ST PETER’S CHURCH
The local Church of St Peters regularly use the Hall for events including the popular Pancake Supper.
The beautiful ancient church of St Peter nestles in the heart of Staple Fitzpaine providing a place for Christian worship and fellowship. As a church serving the community and as such holds a number of events throughout the year either in the church, at Neroche Hall or around the parish. Regular events include pancake parties, harvest suppers and scarecrow festivals.
Rector:- Revd Joanna Porter - 07377 423884
Church Warden:- Mark Porter, Winterwell, Thurlbear Road TA3 5AY 01823 481132 Benefice details, events and news go to www.sevensowers.org.uk