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Abbeyfield
Quorn Society
"Friends" Group. |
| Contact: |
Kate Hutchinson |
| Tel: |
01509 413895 |
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| Quorn Bellringers. |
| Meet: |
Thursday at 7.0 - 8.30pm.
Sunday at 9.45 - 10.30am. |
| In: |
St Bartholomew's Church |
| Contact: |
Elaine Banton |
| Tel: |
01509 416363 |
| Purpose: |
To provide ringing to
remind the community that worship is about to take place at
the church. |
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| Quorn Mills
Park Bowling Club. |
| Meet: |
Daily during season
(April - October), during daylight hours. |
| In: |
Bowling Club, High Street,
Quorn |
| Contact: |
Alan Easton |
| Tel: |
814321 |
| Purpose: |
To promote and play
the game of bowls. |
| Affiliation: |
To the English Bowling
Association and Leicestershire Bowling Association. |
| Objectives: |
To provide all members
with the facility to play on a social and competitive basis. |
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| The Royal
British Legion. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 2nd Tuesday.
Service mtg. 7.00pm
Branch mtg. 7.30pm |
| In: |
Council Chamber, Village
Hall. |
| Contact: |
Mr P Towers |
| Tel: |
01509 416070 |
| Objectives: |
A democratic, non-party
political and non-sectarian organisation which promotes the
welfare of those who are or have served in the Armed Forces
of the Crown, and their dependants. |
| Website: |
Click
Here |
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| 2nd Quorn
Brownies. |
| Meet: |
Weekly on Monday at
6.00 - 7.15pm |
| In: |
Rawlins Community College |
| Contact: |
Catherine Hewitt |
| Tel: |
01509 413963 |
| Email: |
brownies@quornvillage.com |
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| Charnwood
Choral Society. |
| Meet: |
Mondays at 7.30 - 9.30pm |
| In: |
Rawlins |
| Contact: |
Liz Chalmers |
| Tel: |
01509 263010 |
| Purpose: |
The Society serves a
wide area from all parts of Leicestershire, and is open to anyone
who enjoys singing. There are two performances each year. The
current conductor is Andrew Goff, Music teacher. |
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| Charnwood
Orchestra. |
| Meet: |
Weekly on Thursday at
7.30pm |
| In: |
Rawlins Main Hall. |
| Contact: |
Caroline Rashleigh |
| Tel: |
01509 567179 |
| Purpose: |
We are a group of local
musicians who meet regularly to rehearse a wide variety of orchestral
music, & perform 4 concerts a year in the area. |
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| Quorn Cricket
Club. |
| Meet: |
Saturday, Sunday and
most Thursdays in summer, juniors on Friday, also winter nets. |
| In: |
Caves Field, Cradock
Drive. |
| Contact: |
Jon Cox coxes@coxnet.co.uk |
| Tel: |
01509 237771 |
| Purpose: |
We field 1st, 2nd Sunday,
evening, Under 17, 15 and Under 13 teams. Junior practice and
Kwik Cricket. |
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| Quorn Disabled
and Over Sixties Club. |
| Meet: |
Wednesdays at 1.15pm
- 2.15pm. Other times during holidays. |
| In: |
Rawlins Swimming Pool. |
| Contact: |
Sophie Henshaw |
| Tel: |
01509 213262 |
| Purpose: |
To help promote a healthier
lifestyle for the over 60's. Enormous benifit to wheelchair
users and other disabilities giving a freedom of movement in
the water. |
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| Quorn Flower
Arrangers. |
| Meet: |
On second and fourth
Thursdays (excluding December, July and August) at 9.45 - 11.45
am |
| In: |
Church Rooms
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| Contact: |
Mrs C Green |
| Tel: |
01509 416034 |
| Purpose: |
A creative and social
group. We have a small committee to manage the club, and arrange
our yearly programme. |
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| Quorn
Folk Dance Club. |
| Meet: |
Wednesday at 7.30 -
9.30pm |
| In: |
Quorn Village Hall |
| Contact: |
Pauline Kinch |
| Tel: |
01509 413762 |
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| FOSBA
(Friends of St Bartholomew's) |
| Meet: |
Monthly |
| In: |
Rawlins Community College |
| Contact: |
Alison Hall |
| Tel: |
01509 557582 |
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| Quorn Gardening
Club. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 3rd Thursday
at 7.45pm |
| In: |
Quorn Church Rooms |
| Contact: |
Mrs Joan Williams |
| Tel: |
01509 620881 |
| Purpose: |
The Club enables people
with similar interest to extend their knowledge by exchanging
ideas, listening to enthusiastic speakers and going on visits
to other gardens |
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| Quorn
Guides. |
| Meet: |
Weekly |
| In: |
Allen House, Meeting
Street |
| Contact: |
Louise Brown |
| Tel: |
01509 413850 |
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| Skotokan
Karate Club |
| Meet: |
Tuesdays and Fridays |
| In: |
Old Gym, Rawlins |
| Contact: |
Steve Adcock |
| Tel: |
01509 413661 |
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| Quorn
Judo Club. |
| Meet: |
Mondays.
Mini Juniors (age 6-8) 6.30-7.15pm
Juniors (age 9-15) 7.15-8.30pm
Seniors (ages 16 upwards) 8.30pm |
| In: |
Old Gym, Rawlins |
| Contact: |
Lee Hancock 2nd Kyu |
| Tel: |
01664 424697 |
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| St
Bartholomew's Ladies Fellowship |
| Meet: |
4th Monday in month
at 7.30pm |
| Contact: |
Lesley or Christine |
| Tel: |
01509 413000 or 01509
556328 |
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| Rawlins Lunch
Club. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 1st Thursdays
at 11.45am for 12.00, when college is open. |
| In: |
Rawlins Lounge |
| Contact: |
Mrs L Callaghan |
| Tel: |
01509 414606 |
| Purpose: |
Its purpose is for friendship.
Eating together, against eating alone. A raffle is held to help
raise Christmas funds and for donations to the College. Just
a bit of fun - come and join us. |
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| Quorn Men's
Fellowship. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 2nd Monday
at 7.30pm |
| In: |
Wesley Room, Church
Extension. |
| Contact: |
Ray Rue |
| Tel: |
01509 568959 |
| Purpose: |
A non-denominational
group of men who meet for fellowship, a cup of coffee and a
talk or visit |
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| Quorn National
Women's Register (NWR) |
| Meet: |
Fortnightly on Monday
- Thursday at 8.00pm |
| In: |
Members' homes |
| Contact: |
Margaret |
| Tel: |
01509 214731 |
| Purpose: |
As a branch of a national
organisation, we are a non-profit social group with the objective
of having interesting discussions/talks and visits. As we meet
in our homes, the group is not - and cannot - be too large.
Sub groups discuss books and/or go walking together. |
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| Quorn Netball
Club |
| Meet: |
Season runs from September
to May
Training sessions on Thursdays 6.45 - 7.45pm |
| In: |
Loughborough Grammar
School |
| Contact: |
Jane Turner |
| Tel: |
01509 621744 |
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| Quorn Old
Peoples Fellowship. |
| Meet: |
Wednesday at 2.00 -
4.00pm |
| In: |
Church Rooms |
| Contact: |
Mrs L Callaghan |
| Tel: |
01509 414606 |
| Purpose: |
The group provides friendship
for all. We have various events including raffles and speakers. |
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| Quorn
Open Gardens. |
| Contact: |
Tim Harrison or Ivan
Bexton |
| Tel: |
01509 412653 |
| Purpose: |
Quorn Open Gardens Weekend
is held annually. Proceeds are given to charity. |
|
| Quorn Phoenix
Entertainers. |
| Meet: |
Details available from
the Chairman |
| In: |
Details available from
the Chairman |
| Contact: |
Peter Brown |
| Tel: |
01509 413850 |
| Purpose: |
Production of variety
entertainment by local residents for the entertainment of the
village, and for local charities. Also social programme for
members. |
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| 2nd
Quorn Scouts. |
| Meet: |
Mondays - Scouts 10
-14 years
Tuesday - Scouts 14 - 18 years
Wednesdays - Cubs
Fridays - Beavers and Cubs |
| In: |
Allen House, Meeting
Street |
| Contact: |
Mike Sedgwick |
| Tel: |
e mail: scouts@quorndon.com
Tel: 01509 414000
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| Quorn
Sketch Club. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on Tues at
9.30 (April - Oct) |
| In: |
Gather in Station Road
car park |
| Contact: |
Joan Parkinson |
| Tel: |
01509 412759 |
| Notes: |
New members always welcome.
Work in medium of choice. No membership fee required. |
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| Quorn Lawn
Tennis Club. |
| Meet: |
Club nights Wed and
Fri from 5.30pm April to October. Play available at most other
times. |
| In: |
Tennis courts & Club
House situated behind "Manor House", Woodhouse Road. |
| Contact: |
Noel Tyler or Susan
Martin (Juniors) |
| Tel: |
01509 413404 or 416056 |
| Notes: |
The Club always welcomes
new members of any standard. We have a good junior section.
A busy social section is arranged throughout the season. |
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| Quorn Evening
Townswomen's Guild. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 3rd Monday
at 7.30pm |
| In: |
Rawlins Staff Room |
| Contact: |
Mrs Barbara Williams |
| Tel: |
01509 412100 |
| Purpose: |
Townswomen's Guilds
offer a common meeting ground to all women who wish to broaden
their knowledge and experiance of life. They provide an opportunity
to share mutual interest and the influence of women through
a progressive, national organisation concerned with the fundamental
issue of the community |
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| Rawlins Under
Fives Playgroup |
| Meet: |
Daily, Monday - Friday,
9.15 - 12.15pm |
| In: |
The Old School, School
Lane. |
| Contact: |
Registrar, Joanne Robinson |
| Tel: |
0116 237 6067 |
| Purpose: |
Caring for children
aged 2 1/2 - 5 years. Qualified experienced staff. Superb facilities
validated under Nursery Education Scheme. Established for 30
years. Registered charity. |
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| Rawlins Under
5s Toy Library. |
| Meet: |
Weekly on Fridays at
2.15 - 3.45pm |
| In: |
Rawlins Creche, Rawlins
Community College |
| Contact: |
Sarah Reed |
| Tel: |
01509 556897 |
| Purpose: |
We have a variety of
toys catering for children from birth to age 5. Toys are borrowed
on a weekly basis subject to a small charge. |
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| Quorn Village
Website |
| Address: |
www.quorndon.com |
| Contact: |
contact@quorndon.com
or via Box in Bradleys |
| Purpose: |
The village website
provides information on local events, organisations and businesses.
Homepages and email address facilities are available to residents. |
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| Quorn Women's
Institute. |
| Meet: |
Monthly on 2nd Fridays
at 2.15pm |
| In: |
Church Rooms |
| Contact: |
Jessie Turner |
| Tel: |
01509 412850 |
| Purpose: |
Quorn WI is a national
organisation which offers a wide range of opportunities. It
is an educational body as well as a source of friendship and
companionship. There is a place for you whatever your age and
whatever you are seeking |
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| The Quorndon
Magazine |
| Contact: |
Joan Bloodworth |
| Tel: |
01509 414442 for details. |
| Purpose: |
The Quorndon" is the quarterly village magazine produced
by Joan Bloodworth, Kevan Porter, Simon Roulstone, Ian and
Karenna Galer. It seeks to inform and entertain residents
with news of village activities, local history, topics of
general interest, and literary contributions. Largely funded
by advertising, over 2,300 copies are produced and distributed
around the village.
Advertisements are accepted from residents or businesses
operating within Quorn.All contributions of articles, photographs
and news welcomed. "The Quorndon" Archives can be found on
this website.
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