32 Alcester Club for the Blind and Partially Sighted Meets alternate Thu 2-4pm at Jubilee Court, Lea Close. Entertainers, afternoon tea, pub lunches, trips. Contact Ruth Dutton 763827. Arrow Action Social group and meeting place for those with learning disabilities. Meets Thu 7-9pm at the Greig Hall. Contact Judy Appleby 01527 893684. Children’s Society Works on behalf of disadvantaged children. Local collections organised and bequests handled. Contact Valerie Huckell 764190. League of Friends of Alcester Hospital Raises funds for patient facilities. Awaiting the redevelopment of the hospital site. Contact Hilary Turner 762180. Royal British Legion (Alcester) Activities organised throughout year. Supports former members of the armed forces and their families. Contact David Malin 763113. British Red Cross First aid training takes place Tue 8pm at Globe House. New members welcome, ages 16+. Contact Pat Kenneth 763624. Volunteers also required for the shop on High St. Contact 762 441.
CHURCH GROUPS
Alcester Quiet Garden Located behind the Baptist Church, Church St. Garden opened for reflection and fellowship, 2nd & 4th Tue 2.30-4pm (Apr-Sept). Occasional Invited speakers on biblical theme. Contact Brenda Kirkman 778669. Alcester Churches Together Forum for Alcester’s churches. Organises Easter Parade, children’s holiday club. Contact Tim Steel 488360. St Nicholas’ Church Bellringers Practice Thu 7.30pm, service ringing Sun 10.15am at St Nicholas’ Church. Contact Eric Payne 762577.
CIVIC/HISTORICAL
Alcester & District Local History Society Meets 2nd Wed in month 8pm at St Benedict's School. Contact Norman Barker 764756. www.alcesterhistory.org.uk
Alcester Heritage Trust Runs Roman Alcester Heritage Centre. Contract Trevor Wraight 763279. Alcester-Vallet Twinning Association Promotes cultural understanding and visits between the communities of Alcester and Vallet (near Nantes, France) since 1977. Membership open to anyone connected with the Alcester area, through home, school or work. Contact Eric Williams 765877. Civic Society Seeks to preserve and enhance all that is best in the amenities, building and traditions of the town and environs. Meets 8pm January, March, May, September and November in the Community Room at St. Benedict's School. A trip is normally organised for the summer months. New members and visitors welcome. Details of the programme can be found on Facebook. Contact Trevor Wraight 763279. Court Leet Has a ceremonial role and pursues complaints on behalf of Alcester residents. Holds an annual court meeting, open to the public, on the Thu following 1st Tue in Oct. The Officers are elected for a year term by the Jurors, men who are freeholders, leaseholders or residents of the Manor of Alcester. Also organises events for the benefit of the community. Contact John Hill (Steward) 763446. www.alcestercourtleet.co.uk
ENVIRONMENTAL
Horticultural Society Owns School Road allotments and organises the annual flower show in Sept. Contact Dave Homans 763591. Alcester in Bloom Organises town centre flower displays. Planting begins 1st week in June and displays are taken down after the Mop fair in Oct. Flowerbed sponsorship opportunities available. Volunteers required. Contact Maggie Payne 762577. www.alcesterinbloom.org.uk Friends of River Arrow Nature Reserve Holds 3 meetings a year with speakers. Produces newsletter. Conservation work 3rd Sat of month 10am-1pm: all welcome. Contact Stephen or Rita Godfrey 765536. www.alcester-nature.org.uk
HOBBIES
Bridge Club Duplicate Bridge. Meets Fri 7.15pm at Unionist Club, High St. Contact Jean Underwood 01527 544829. Flower Club Flower arrangement demonstrations. Visitors welcome. Meets 1st Mon (except Aug) 7.30pm in the Greig Hall. Contact Wendy Beesley 762865. Gardening Club Meets 1st Thu in month 7.30pm at Jubilee Court Community Centre. Guest speakers & trips. Contact Hilary Morgan (Sec) 765105. University of the Third Age (U3A) Runs variety of interest groups for the retired or semi-retired ranging from art to philosophy to keep fit. Social meeting with guest speaker each month, 1st Tue 2pm at the Greig Hall. Contact Annette Mutton 01527 853254.
POLITICAL PARTIES
• Conservatives - Constituency Office 292723. • Greens - Janet Alty 01926 427773. • Labour - Jeff Kenner 01608 685637. • Liberal Democrats - Dr Susan Juned 762751.
SOCIAL
41 Club For ex-round-tablers. Usually meets 3rd Thu 7.30pm for 8pm at the Hollybush. Contact Graham Roden 01564 793300. Round Table Meets 2nd and 4th Wed 7.30 for 8pm at the Hollybush, Henley St. Contact Nigel Peace 266079. Alcester Alauna Rotary Club Meets Thu 7.15am for 7.30am at the King’s Court Hotel, Kings Coughton. Contact the King's Court 763111. WRVS Lunch Club For over-60s. Meets Tue & Thu 12.30pm at, Malt Mill Lane Lounge. To book a place, contact Anne Gough 762307. Alcester & District Lions Club Meet Tue 8pm at the Fire Station, Seggs Lane. Contact Mike Goode 765061. Darby & Joan Club (Alcester) Over-50s welcome. Meets Wed 2pm at Jubilee Court. Contact Mary Spires 763494.