Meldreth village Clubs and Associations

This list of Clubs and Associations in the Village is maintained by the Parish Clerk but relies on club leaders keeping the list up to date with changes and amendments. Because these are subject to change at various times, we publish only the name of the club unless the Clerk is advised otherwise. We make no claims that all the clubs which are active in the village have registered their names with us or have provided the correct name.

If you have an interest in any of the clubs below, please email the Parish Clerk who may be able to provide more details.

Likewise, if you are a member of any of the clubs or associations mentioned below, would like more details to be published on this list, or wish to amend any of the names, contact the Parish Clerk and we will gladly, without cost, and at the next site review, publish web site, or email addresses & brief details of club activities (max 30 words please) alongside your club name.

Art Club

Contact: Terry Symonds, Tel :01763 263468

Bowls Club

The Club has been in existence since 1932 and now consists of about ninety members, a few being social members who take part in the varied social events that are held during the year. There is a spacious clubhouse and bar.

Last year members played in the Top Division of the County League, The Meldreth & District League and the Foxton Afternoon League as well as enjoying several friendly matches with other clubs in the area. In this coming year, the ladies will be competing in the County Ladies Triples League for the first time. Already, the Ladies have achieved a place in the County Fours Final and will be taking part in the National Championships at Leamington Spa later in the year.

Whilst the County League matches are taken very seriously, the Club is somewhat more relaxed with regard to other matches as it is interested in maintaining a friendly club whilst giving everyone a chance to play in as many matches as possible.

The Clubhouse and Green are situated almost opposite the Church in Meldreth.
Please ring Barbara Clutterbuck on 01763 260592  if you are interested and would like to know further details.

Brownies

Brownies have fun! Their meetings are full of challenges, games and activities, usually ones that the Brownies have suggested themselves

Brownies belong to a Pack and work in small groups called Sixes. This gives each girl a group of ready-made friends to take care of her. It also makes her feel that she belongs to something special. Brownies meet regularly and there are often opportunities for Brownies to take part in special activities and events throughout the year. Any girl over the age of seven who wishes to can become a Brownie.
The Brownie Promise is: "I promise that I will do my best: To love my God, To serve the Queen and my country, To help other people and To keep the Brownie Guide Law."
The Brownie Guide Law is: A Brownie Guide thinks of others before herself and does a good turn every day.
Each Brownie chooses what she wants to wear from a range of items - it is up to each girl to decide which items she likes. This choice allows Brownies to be themselves but also makes them feel part of the Pack.

Meetings are held on Wednesday evening between 6pm and 7.30pm in Meldreth at Parish Church Meeting Room, term times only.
We have 2 adults, plus a parent if needed, supervising and take a maximum of 24 girls.
We currently have no waiting list and should you wish your daughter to participate, please contact Samantha Pascoe (Unit Leader) on 01763 261400.

Conservation Group - Melwood

Melwood Conservation Group formed in 2003 to preserve a small piece of woodland to the north of the River Mel owned by the Council Council & leased to the Parish Council. The woodland is now a designated Local Nature Reserve. The Group carries out woodland maintenance tasks and holds occasional eco-related public events in the wood. Volunteers are always required and welcomed for both practical and specialist tasks. Click to email the group.

Community Access Point

Contact: Janet, Tel: 01763 262305
The Community Access Point is an initiative provided in Cambridgeshire villages without a secondary school or library. It offers introduction to the world of IT for those without computer equipment or knowledge. Volunteers are on hand to help people learn new skills and knowledgeable users can use the broadband connected facilties for fast downloading. Membership is free - users only pay a small charge towards consumables like paper.

Croquet Club

Contact Peter Jackson, Tel with answerphone: 01763 248342 and email Peter.

Good Companions

Karate Club-Meldreth

Learn Karate and Self Defence. Traditional Shotokan Karate is an excellent form of exercise from age 8-80. It improves flexibility, balance, stamina and strength. All taught by qualified, insured black belt instructors. We also teach useful, practical and hopefully never needed Self Defence. Classes are on Thursdays from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. at the Primary School in Meldreth. Phone: Tony McNamara 01763 262589 or just turn up.

Holy Trinity Church

E-mail: Rev O'Brien
Secretary, Parochial Church Council: Janet Batchelor, Tel 01763 260132

Junior Choir

Toni Leigh (01763 261535)Email

Adult Choir

Pauline Penfold (01763 260163) E-mail: Pauline Penfold

Friends of Holy Trinity
The Friends of Holy Trinity have their own web site at:
http://www.foht.org.uk/ which gives full details of "Friends" activities....Email

Meldreth Local History Group (MLHG)
MLHG was formed in 2007. Its primary aim is to record and research the history of the village. At present, the main focus of the group is the creation of a digital archive, incorporating images, text and audio, which is maintained by Cambridgeshire County Council. This can be viewed at http://www.ccan.co.uk/.
Membership of MLHG is free. We welcome new members and would love to hear from anyone who would like to join or who has information on or photographs of Meldreth. For further details, please contact the Chairman, Angus Bell on (01763) 261744, the Secretary, Kathryn Betts on (01763) 268428 or email the Group.

Melbourn & Meldreth Self Help Group

Jayne White, Tel: 01763 220250

Mobile Warden Scheme- Reg. Charity No. 104915

The Warden Scheme aims to provide simple support for elderly or vulnerable people living in their own homes. Daily contact by telephone or visit is made by an appointed Warden. For more details contact:
Pierrette Borgonon, Tel: 01763 260358, Email) or The Warden, Eve Chamberlain: (01763 261258)

Neighbourhood Watch

The Watch has 15 or so street coordinators and meets formally 3 or 4 times per year.
Contact: Graham Borgonon, Tel:01763 260358 Email

Parish Charities

Clerk: Tel: 01763 260340

Parish Paths Partnership

This is a group of volunteers who look after the public footpaths in the village, keeping them free of obstruction and providing regular maintenance or improvement where necessary. Volunteers are always welcome. Contact E-mail: Stephen

Pre-School

Meldreth Pre-School is open Monday- Friday (not Wednesdays) from 9-12 for all preschoolers from the ages of two and half to reception class. We also have a pre-school on Tuesday afternoons 12-45 -3pm for those who are going up to reception the following September. For more information contact Nicky Sell (Chairperson of committee) on 01763 260828.

Tennis Club

The Club has been established in the village for over thirty years and is a friendly welcoming club for players of above-beginner standards. Membership is currently around 50. The Club plays on the two courts behind the Village Hall and Club sessions are Wednesday and Thursday mornings, Saturday afternoons, plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the summer. The Club fields two teams in the Cambridge Business Houses League and holds its own in-house tournaments. The Club has a full off-court social life throughout the year, providing a valuable source of fund-raising and great camaraderie. Further details can be obtained from: Mrs Sherida Inman (Chairman) tel: 01763 262512 or Mrs Sue Davies (Secretary) tel: 01763 220174.

Residents Association (M.R.A.)

Chairman: Keith Humphreys, Tel: 01763 260060, E-mail: Keith Humphreys

Toddlers Club

Philippa Hart (01763 261255)

United Football Club

Meldreth United Football has been going for eight years and play on Sunday mornings at 10-30 a.m. on the Recreation Ground. The team play in the Cambridgeshire Hall's Sunday League and at the moment are in 3B for the start of the season.

Training takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6-30pm in the school hall in the winter and once the clocks change, we train on the recreation ground.

For the 2006-07 season we play in the Halls on Sunday Cambridgeshire league. We play on the rec, kick-off 10-30am.

If there are any lads aged 16- plus who would like to come along and join us, contact Steve Pluck on 01763 262117 or Email Joan.

Village Association (M.V.A.)

Joan Gane, Tel: 01763 261631 Applegarth, Chiswick End, Meldreth SG8 6LZ E-mail: Joan Gane

Village Hall Trust

Village Hall Trust This was set up in 1972 to provide a venue for recreation and leisure-time activities of the local inhabitants of Meldreth. For hall bookings please contact the Administrator, Sherida Inman, Tel: 01763 262 512 or E-mail Sherida

W.I.- Women's Institute

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. We have an interesting yearly programme and also intermediate meetings. A warm welcome awaits you..... Email: Kathleen Thompson