What’s on in Wicken

WICKEN NOTES AND DIARY FEBRUARY 2020

St Margarets Church and Community Centre

The Christmas Carol and Christingle Service made £187.52 for the Children’s Society. The Midnight Communion Service on Christmas Eve made £171.00 for Crisis at Christmas. Many thanks to all who gave so generously.

Please check centre pages for details of church services during February.

Please ring Margaret Davis on 550703, Anna on 540610 or Richard on 541522 if you want more information or to ask any questions.

‘Rosey’s do’ – our Christmas Bazaar raised £450 for Church and Centre funds – a tremendous result. Sincere thanks to all who supported it in so many ways.

100 Club – January winners were Anthony Rogers and Sue Townsend. Warmest congratulations to them.

Yoga – classes from 9.00 am – 10.00 am on Monday mornings. Occasional workshops following the routine sessions are now offered from time to time. Please call Jenny Allwork 07792 033 242 or email her on yogawithjenny1@gmail.com for more details. Check her web-site at www.jennywallwork.com.

Pilates - classes from 5.15 – 6.15 on Tuesday evenings, and on Wednesday evenings from 6.15 – 7.15 pm for beginners and from 7.30 – 8.30 pm for beginners and improvers. All classes are small, fun, friendly and relaxed. If you are interested, please email Vanessa on vanessarpilates44@gmail.com or ring on 07852 781566 to check sessions.

Garden Club - Viv McLennan writes ‘The Garden Club have their annual Coffee Morning at 10.00 am Thursday 27 February in the Community Centre. We have lots of lovely gardens to visit and events this year, so please bring your diaries. If you would like to become a member of the Garden Club, please contact viv.mclennan@gmail.com. The annual membership fee is £5 per family.’

Art Group – Jill Turner writes ‘The Art Group has got off to a good start this year with the purchase of an oak cupboard to store our increasing quantity of materials and books. Times and dates of the February sessions are 10.30 am – 12.30 pm on Wednesday 5^th , 12^th , 19^th and 26^th . Ken Mark will be providing tuition for approximately one hour during these sessions. We look forward to seeing everyone. Anyone wishing to find out what we do with a view to joining is very welcome to come along to one of our sessions or to contact Jill Turner on 01799 543680.’

Wicken Ladies – Jenny Burgess writes ‘The Wicken Ladies enjoyed a pre-Christmas evening early in December. Entertainment included a welcome tipple, festive nibbles, making a dried fruit decoration, a quiz and the annual ‘bonkers’ raffle - a sociable and early introduction to the Christmas period which was welcomed by all.

‘Several dates are already in the diary for 2020. These include our four main meetings on TUESDAY 31 March (please note change of evening as the Centre is being used on Thursday evenings throughout March), THURSDAY 18 June (at Wicken House for the annual Bake Off), THURSDAY 17 September and THURSDAY 3 December both in the Community Centre.

‘In addition to the above dates, plans are afoot for another Film Night, Wicken Walk, Swap Shop, a cocktail making evening and possible trips to local theatres and cinemas.

‘Full details of the above will be sent out to the Ladies in due course. If you would like to come along to any of our events or would like to join our mailing list, please contact Tanya on tanyapatience@gmail.com or Jenny on jennyburgess926@btinternet.com.’

Carpet bowls – normal pattern - meet at 7.30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month (so on Tuesday 11 and 25 February). We’re a friendly group with a warm welcome. Come along and try it! (contact Joan Morgan on 542558).

Book Club – Normally meets at 7.30 pm on the last Thursday in the month. Next meeting will be Thursday 27 February. To check dates and for more information please contact Marion Tyrell at mt1@btinternet.com.

The Handbells (Belle-plates) Group – Weekly sessions 7.30 pm most Mondays. We’d love more members. No experience necessary – and it’s fun! Come along to have a go! Bring a friend!! If you’re interested or for more information, please ring Joan Morgan on 542558 or Richard Taylor on 541522.

FEBRUARY 2020 DATES

Breakfast Club 10.00 am Sat 1^st (contact Richard Taylor 541522)

Yoga 9.00 am Mon 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th (contact Jenny on 07792 033 242)

Belle-plates 7.30 pm Mon 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th (contact Joan Morgan 542558)

Pilates 5.15 pm Tues 4^th, 11^th, 18^th, 25^th (contact Vanessa on 07852 781566)

Art Group 10.30 am Wed 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th (contact Jill Turner 543680)

Pilates 6.15 and 7.30 pm Wed 5^th, 12^th, 19^th, 26^th (contact Vanessa on 07852 781566)

Drop in for Coffee & Chat at Clavering Christian Centre 10 – 12 noon Thurs 6^th (contact Richard 541522 or Anna 540610 for a lift)

Carpet Bowls 7.30 pm Tues 11^th, 25^th (contact Joan Morgan on 542558)

Garden Club 10.00 am Thurs 27^th (contact Viv McLennan on 541121)

Lent Course 7.30 pm Thurs 27^th

Book Club 7.30 pm Thurs 27^th (contact Joan Morgan on 542558, venue tbc)

FUTURE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Dedication of new cremated remains memorial 3.00 pm Sun 1 March (contact Anna on 540610)

^{Mothering Sunday Service for families and children with activities, food and drink 10.00 am Sun 22 March}^{(contact Anna on 540610)}

^{Wicken Ladies 7.30 pm TUES 31 March}