Village Groups
Hardingham is a thriving village in Norfolk and there is lots going on! All our groups are invited to report at the Annual Parish Meeting, and a flavour of what they get up to is included here:
Hardingham Church
St George's Church has been the centre of Christian worship, prayer and praise to God for nearly 1000 years. It is now part of the Barnham Broom and Upper Yare Team of Parishes, a Group of 13 parishes with 15 churches.
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The Church lies off the road between the old Hardingham station and Hardingham village.
Parking is available outside the church on the grass on the right hand side. In winter bring a torch as there are no street lights. The church has a toilet, suitable for people with poor mobility, and a small kitchen. Refreshments are often served after services.
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For information about services please see: https://www.groupof15.org.uk/
and for the 100 club please click here
Book Club
We are a small group who meet on the last Thursday of each month at the home of one of our members. Quite simply we all read the same book, then meet to share our thoughts and opinions. We don’t engage in ‘high brow’ discussion, you don’t need a degree in English literature!
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We set our book list for the year by each member suggesting a book, or books, that they have enjoyed or read good reviews for .We read a variety of genres, mainly fiction but some non-fiction. There is no pressure to host club meetings. Those who do provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
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In January we go to a local pub for our annual dinner and take a wrapped book for a ‘ lucky dip’. In February we will each talk briefly about the book we have read.
The book club gives us the opportunity to explore new authors and genres, widening our reading experience.
For more information please contact either
Mo Potter – 01953 853058 mo.potter@hotmail.co.uk or Bett Barrett – 01953 851820 bettbarrett@aol.com
Textile Group
The Hardingham Textile Group has 17 members, who enjoy all forms of stitching, whether by hand or machine. They have a wide range of interests and experience and use a variety of techniques.
Some instruction is given and the group is friendly, with members very willing to share their knowledge. An exhibition of members' work is normally held every other year.
The group meets once a week, on a Monday afternoon, between 1.30 and 4.30 pm in Hardingham Memorial Hall. In addition we have a morning session once a month, when we experiment with new techniques.
The cost is £60 per year paid in two six monthly amounts.
If you would be interested in joining, please contact Lynn Whitwell on 01953 850499 or just coming along to see what we do.
Textile Group
The Hardingham Textile Group has 17 members, who enjoy all forms of stitching, whether by hand or machine. They have a wide range of interests and experience and use a variety of techniques.
Some instruction is given and the group is friendly, with members very willing to share their knowledge. An exhibition of members' work is normally held every other year.
The group meets once a week, on a Monday afternoon, between 1.30 and 4.30 pm in Hardingham Memorial Hall. In addition we have a morning session once a month, when we experiment with new techniques.
The cost is £60 per year paid in two six monthly amounts.
If you would be interested in joining, please contact Lynn Whitwell on 01953 850499 or just coming along to see what we do.
Hardingham Village Hall
The Village Hall is very attractive surrounded by a large tree-lined cricket ground, playing field and tennis court.
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There is a main hall plus smaller committee room with bar (bar booked separately with prior notice) and a public entertainment license.
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With space to seat 80 people for lectures, meetings etc., and holding up to 120 for parties or 50 sat at tables and a modern kitchen with electric cooker, hob, tea urn, fridge, crockery and cutlery to prepare your own refreshments or for use with external caterers it is the ideal venue for many events.
There is ample car parking and separate play area for children, wheelchair access and toilet facilities for the disabled.
For enquiries or bookings please contact:
07557 646448 or email Hardingham.bookings@gmail.com
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For details of the 100 club please click here
Art Club
This group was formed in 1981 and members come from Hardingham, Hingham and the surrounding area. The group meets fortnightly, 2 – 4 pm on Tuesdays in the Memorial Hall. Members are of varying experience and abilities who paint and draw together, helping each other.
A model is usually provided for those who like to do figure drawing and portraits, or you can bring flowers, still life or photographs from which to paint. Yearly full membership is £40 and there is an associate membership for those who cannot attend regularly. This includes refreshments.
About three times a year there are workshop days with visiting tutors teaching in a variety of media. These days are from 10.00am – 4 pm with lunch and refreshments provided by members, the cost is approximately £15.
We have an Annual Exhibition, in the Lincoln Hall, Hingham. Outside painting trips are organised in August and visits to London Exhibitions and other social events are also held.
For further information please contact Hilary Hodges on 01362 850365 or hilaryhodges@btinternet.com
Womens Institute
Hardingham W. I. started in 1918 and currently meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Memorial Hall at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start.
New members and visitors are always welcome.
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There are many enjoyable evenings with good speakers, parties to celebrate summer, harvest and Christmas
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President:
Anna Brown Tel: 01953 850057
Secretary:
Jenny Naish Tel: 01953 852575
Fuel Allotment Charity
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Dating back to 1815 this Charity originally provided Fuel for the Poor of the Parish but it has wide powers to help the Sick, assist Further Education, and grant aid towards the Elderly.
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If you, or you know of someone who lives in Hardingham that needs help applications should be made in writing to;-
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Mr Henry Edwards, The Old Hall, Hardingham
Tennis club
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:
FAMILY - £40
ADULT - £18
CHILD - £9
MEMBERSHIP April to MARCH
CASUAL HIRE: ADULT - £2 per hour
CHILD - £1 per hour
Key available from:
Mr. & Mrs. G. MacGregor, 12 Beeches Lane
Georgina Pitcher, Copperfield
Johnny Burke, The Beeches
Any queries: Alison Gibb 01953 850606
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Hardingham is a thriving village in Norfolk and there is lots going on! All our groups are invited to report at the Annual Parish Meeting, and a flavour of what they get up to is included here:
Hardingham Fete
Each year we hold an annual fete, traditionally on a Sunday at the end of June, to raise funds and socialise
One of the secrets of the fete’s continued success is the variety of traditional games and stalls to entertain the whole family. Whether it is having a go on the tombola, testing your skills on the skittles, darts or coconut shy or just sitting relaxing over a cup of tea it is always a pleasurable experience in such picturesque surroundings.
Both the plant and cake stalls are usually sold out in double quick time. There are raffles, games, children’s races and a super white elephant stall making sure that most fete goers happily wander home with a bargain or two. The marquee houses the flower and produce show, an open show you are encouraged to enter. One of the best aspects of the whole afternoon is meeting up with new friends and joining in the fun whatever your age.
This is a village effort to raise funds for two village amenities. One is the Church, a building that has stood for longer than any other in the village –a part of history which will not survive unless care is taken of it. The other amenity is the memorial hall, a place where people come together and are part of the community. As its name indicates it is also a memorial to those from the village who gave their lives to safeguard freedom. It too will not survive without constant maintenance and care.
Preparations for the fete start in earnest in February with a public meeting in the Memorial Hall – look out for the date in Group News. We are always looking for new ideas and helpers. Would you be prepared to help –manning or helping on a stall, putting up the marquee, baking a cake or in any other way?
If you are unable to help we do hope you will still come along and enjoy yourself.
Contact Liz Dann: 01953 850564
Textile Group
The Hardingham Textile Group has 17 members, who enjoy all forms of stitching, whether by hand or machine. They have a wide range of interests and experience and use a variety of techniques.
Some instruction is given and the group is friendly, with members very willing to share their knowledge. An exhibition of members' work is normally held every other year.
The group meets once a week, on a Monday afternoon, between 1.30 and 4.30 pm in Hardingham Memorial Hall. In addition we have a morning session once a month, when we experiment with new techniques.
The cost is £60 per year paid in two six monthly amounts.
If you would be interested in joining, please contact Lynn Whitwell on 01953 850499 or just coming along to see what we do.
Book Club
We are a small group who meet on the last Thursday of each month at the home of one of our members. Quite simply we all read the same book, then meet to share our thoughts and opinions. We don’t engage in ‘high brow’ discussion, you don’t need a degree in English literature!
​
We set our book list for the year by each member suggesting a book, or books, that they have enjoyed or read good reviews for .We read a variety of genres, mainly fiction but some non-fiction. There is no pressure to host club meetings. Those who do provide tea, coffee and biscuits.
​
In January we go to a local pub for our annual dinner and take a wrapped book for a ‘ lucky dip’. In February we will each talk briefly about the book we have read.
The book club gives us the opportunity to explore new authors and genres, widening our reading experience.
For more information please contact either
Mo Potter – 01953 853058 mo.potter@hotmail.co.uk
Hardingham Village Hall
The Village Hall is very attractive surrounded by a large tree-lined cricket ground, playing field and tennis court.
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There is a main hall plus smaller committee room with bar (bar booked separately with prior notice) and a public entertainment license.
​
With space to seat 80 people for lectures, meetings etc., and holding up to 120 for parties or 50 sat at tables and a modern kitchen with electric cooker, hob, tea urn, fridge, crockery and cutlery to prepare your own refreshments or for use with external caterers it is the ideal venue for many events.
There is ample car parking and separate play area for children, wheelchair access and toilet facilities for the disabled.
For enquiries or bookings please contact:
07557 646448 or email Hardingham.bookings@gmail.com
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For details of the 100 club please click here
Art Club
This group was formed in 1981 and members come from Hardingham, Hingham and the surrounding area. The group meets weekly, 1.30 – 4 pm on Tuesdays in the Memorial Hall. Members are of varying experience and abilities who paint and draw together, helping each other.
A model is usually provided for those who like to do figure drawing and portraits, or you can bring flowers, still life or photographs from which to paint. Yearly full membership is £50 and there is an associate membership for those who cannot attend regularly. This includes refreshments.
About three times a year there are workshop days with visiting tutors teaching in a variety of media. These days are from 10.00am – 4 pm with lunch and refreshments provided by members, the cost is approximately £15.
We have a permanent display wall at Harrods community gallery in Hingham and that there are several opportunities to exhibit for members as well as an Annual Exhibition, in the Lincoln Hall, Hingham. Outside painting trips are organised in August and visits to London Exhibitions and other social events are also held.
For further information please contact Ann Reid on 07790 255328 or annsreid@gmail.com
Cricket Club
Our 1st team play on Saturdays in Division 4 of the Norfolk Alliance having won Division 4 in 2011. Our 2nd team play in Division 3 of the Norfolk League having won Division 5 in 2011 whilst a third Saturday side play in Division 7 of the Norfolk League. On Sundays, our 1st team play in the Peter Parfitt Division 3 with our Sunday 2nd team playing in the Alf Mace division 4 of the expanding Mid Norfolk Sunday League. We endeavour that those who don’t play on a Saturday should play on a Sunday, thus guaranteeing that every member gets a game of cricket at the weekend.
During the season we hold outdoor net practice on Thursday for adults and on Friday evenings for juniors at the ground at the Memorial Hall, Hardingham. During the winter we hold regular indoor net practices at Wymondham Leisure Centre.
However there’s much more to Hardingham CC than just cricket we are rightly proud of the social side of our club.
If you are interested have a look around our website hardinghamcc.co.uk and use the contact form there to get in touch
Womens Institute
Hardingham W. I. started in 1918 and currently meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Memorial Hall at 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start.
New members and visitors are always welcome.
​
There are many enjoyable evenings with good speakers, parties to celebrate summer, harvest and Christmas
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President:
Sally Marston Tel: 01953 851229
Secretary:
Jenny Naish Tel: 01953 852575
Fuel Allotment Charity
​
Dating back to 1815 this Charity originally provided Fuel for the Poor of the Parish but it has wide powers to help the Sick, assist Further Education, and grant aid towards the Elderly.
​
If you, or you know of someone who lives in Hardingham that needs help applications should be made in writing to;-
​
Mr Henry Edwards, The Old Hall, Hardingham
Tennis club
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP:
FAMILY - £40
ADULT - £18
CHILD - £9
MEMBERSHIP April to MARCH
CASUAL HIRE: ADULT - £2 per hour
CHILD - £1 per hour
Key available from:
Mr. & Mrs. G. MacGregor, 12 Beeches Lane
Georgina Pitcher, Copperfield
Johnny Burke, The Beeches
Any queries: Alison Gibb 01953 850606
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Hardingham Church
St George's Church has been the centre of Christian worship, prayer and praise to God for nearly 1000 years. It is now part of the Barnham Broom and Upper Yare Team of Parishes, a Group of 13 parishes with 15 churches.
​
The Church lies off the road between the old Hardingham station and Hardingham village.
Parking is available outside the church on the grass on the right hand side. In winter bring a torch as there are no street lights. The church has a toilet, suitable for people with poor mobility, and a small kitchen. Refreshments are often served after services.
​
For information about services please see: https://www.groupof15.org.uk/
and for the 100 club please click here
Homewatch
Our Local co-ordinator is: Sarah Bailey
For more information and details on how to subscribe to Homewatch alerts please see the relevant website page