BADGER FARM & OLIVER'S BATTERY RESIDENTS' COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
USER GROUPS

There are over seventy groups that use the Badger Farm Community Centre for their activities or meetings. In many cases, these activities benefit the immediate community and new members are welcome. In other cases, national groups and charities, local council, political parties and city council use the centre for meetings.

Below are some of the user groups who have indicated that they would like to pass on information about their activities to the public and invite new members. Should there be a specific class that you are looking for and you don’t see the contact details on the list below, give the Bookings Secretary a call on 01962 868630 and enquire.

Name of Group	When?	Cost of session	Group interests	Contact details
Badger Farm Art Group	Thursday 1.30– 4pm	£4 per person	We are a friendly ‘drop in’ art group, providing a ‘space to paint’ in a relaxed setting. Newcomers & all abilities welcome. Run by experienced tutors who can give tips & advice. Come when you like – the £4 fee includes tuition and tea!	Sue Oldfield 01962 883870
Badger Farm Badminton Club	Thursday 7.45 – 9pm	£2	Play badminton for fun and recreation!	Mrs Wendy King 01962 861525
Badger Farm Healing Group	First Saturday morning in month	Donation	We are a healing group offering the opportunity to sooth the daily stresses and relax mind, body and spirit.	Annie Britt 01489 893856
Badger Farm Preschool Playgroup	Monday – Friday term time	£5.75	Delivers preschool education to children aged from 2 years 9 months through fun-based activities.	Denise Tosdevine 01962 842385
BB LAN	TBA	TBA	We host a LAN Party for people of all ages. We play many games, including CS Source, Unreal 2004, the Total War series and about anything people want to play.	www.bigbeardy.co.uk
Church of England, Parish of St Luke and St Mark	Tuesday 10.15am – 11am		Common worship Eucharist service, followed by coffee.	Rev’d Mike Gardner 01962 865240 mike-vic@fish.co.uk
Hampshire Wildlife Trust - Winchester Group	Mixed programme of monthly meetings	£2.00 for meetings, donations for walks	Promotes work of HWT in Hampshire, gives talks of many aspects of wildlife, raises funds to promote work of HWT. For current programme of talks, click HERE.	Judy King, Treasurer 01962 881032
Ian and Joan Millar Dancing	Friday 3.30-5.00pm	£4	Tea Dance: a chance to practice your Ballroom and Latin American dances on a relaxed and friendly occasion with tea and cakes; other classes and private lessons are available	Contact Ian and Joan Millar 01962 854542
Badger Farm Scribes	Every second Saturday from 2pm to 4.30pm (Except Aug and Jan)	£20 per year (pro rata for late joiners) or £2 for individual sessions	Come and join this friendly group of enthusiastic italic handwriters who learn, practice and hone their craft on a bi-weekly basis. Cost includes all materials and refreshments. All levels of ability and attainment are represented in our friendly company, which is small enough to permit close attention to individual needs.	Contact Roderick Hoyle on 01794 830088 for a free 'taster' session or for further information
Jo Jingles	Tuesdays during term time	£3.95 bookable termly in advance	Music & movement for 10mths – 5 yrs. Age groups split: 10mths – 2 yrs and 2-3 yrs. Instrument playing, singing, dancing, nursery rhyme time, circle time, etc. Fun with music in a structured and educational environment.	Victoria Smith 01489 877278
Legs, Bums and Tums	Tuesdays 6.45 -7.45pm	£3	Keeps you fit and healthy, enjoying a variety of exercises in a fun and friendly class.	Catherine Jones 01962 855754
Parents & Tots	Thursday 1.30pm - 3pm	£1.50 per family per session	We are a group of parents, guardians and childminders with children aged from newborn to 5 years. Come and drop in and play. Join in various craft activities in a relaxed, friendly environment.	Carolyn Freeth 01962 855461
Stamp & Postcard Fairs	Sundays 4 times a year		Buying and selling collectable stamps, postcards and covers.	Chris Rapley 01795 478175
Sugarcraft Guild	Second Thursday of each month (not August)	£5.00 for non members	Meetings usually involve guest demonstrators showing skills of sugarcraft – anything from making sugar flowers to modelling – any skill that may be required for icing and finishing a cake.	Margaret Helliwell 02380 254357
Tae Kwon-Do	Monday 6-9pm Wednesday 6-9 pm	By subscription	Children 6-7pm Adults 7-9pm plus additional times for senior grades	Mr C. J. Barrett at www.winchestertkd.co.uk
Weight Watchers	Thursday 9.30am and 6.30pm	£4.95 standard, £4.25 discount	Weight loss support group	0845 123000
Winchester Country Market	Friday 8.30 – 11am	Cost of goods you buy	We are a non-profit making co-operative local branch of Hampshire Country Markets. We provide high standard home produced goods for sale (plants, crafts, flowers and baked goods).	Mrs Pauline Chard 01962 866340
Winchester Health and Fun Club (for the Over 50s)	Tuesdays and Thursday, 10am to 2pm at River Park Leisure Centre	£2	Provides facilities for participation in sports (badminton, table tennis, racket ball, tennis, bowls, keep fit, swimming, dancing) and occasional social events (coach trips, etc).	Collect a leaflet from the Leisure Centre.
Winchester Magical Society	First Thursday of month at 8pm	Free to members, £5 visitors	We are a group of magicians who meet to watch lectures, exchange ideas and arrange shows for the public.	andystone@themagiccricle.co.uk
Yoga	Mon 9.30-11am Tues 5.30-7pm Fri 1.30-3pm	£27.50 per five weeks	- Yoga to increase body awareness and vitality - Experience the balancing effect of yoga on body, mind and emotions	Christine Wyeth 01962 868346