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If you know of any new groups, the demise of any groups or changes to details
then please let the webmaster know by email. Thank you

 

ACADEMY OF DANCE.   http://www.academyofdance.co.uk   (0220)
Potterne Way, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6, Nr Verwood. - 15:30 to 17:30 p.m.
Classes for boys and girls from 3 yrs of age in ballet, tap, modern & jazz in a fun  learning environment 
Contact :- 01202 829599 - (RAD Registered Teacher)

ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY VERWOOD. - (0220)
United Reform Church, Vicarage Road, Verwood.
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 07:30 p.m.
Contact :-
Ann Aitken - 01202 893659 or Janet Stride 01725 517434

ALLOTMENT HOLDERS ASSOCIATION  - Verwood   (0220)
Membership forms can be obtained from the Council Offices in Vicarage Road.

BETHEL CHAPEL   (0220)
40 Ringwood Road, Verwood- 1st Wednesday at 10:30 for Coffee and Guest Speaker.
Contact :- Joyce on 01202 825202

BOWLING CLUB - VERWOOD  - Bowling Club Page  - http://www.verwoodbowlingclub.co.uk - (0220)
Facilities in Moorlands Road, Verwood
Mr. Roger Bassett - 01202 376296 -
 

BRITISH RED CROSS VERWOOD medical loan centre - 0220)
Red Cross Portakabin, The Drill Hall, Bartons Road Fordingbridge, SP6 1JD
Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Contact:- 01425 653273

Doctors Surgery, Station Rd., Verwood. - Monday, twice a month at 7.15 p.m.
Contacts:-
Liz Sambell - 01202 829665 or Mary Sims - 01202 814137.

BLIND CLUB - FERNDOWN  (0220)
Girl Guide Hall, Ferndown. - Meets fortnightly on Tuesday afternoon.
Social club that includes blind and partially sighted members from Verwood & 3LX.
- Transport available. - New Member enquiries welcome - Volunteers also required.

Contact :- 01202 712869, email: nfo@dorsetblind.org.uk or Dorset Blind Association.
Web:
www.dorsetblind.org.uk

CLUB FOR THE BLIND - Ringwood & Fordingbridge  (0220)
Greyfriars Activity Centre - Ringwood - Meetings every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 2.00 p.m.
Looking for drivers particularly from Verwood and Three Legged Cross to help with transport.
Contacts:-
Mrs Henderson on 01425 476568

BLIND or PARTIALLY SIGHTED Websites.
Links for blind or partially sighted people.
(be aware that these are mainly American sites - check for British Requirements.)

TALKING NEWSPAPER for Ringwood and Fordingbridge (0220)
A blind or partially sighted person can receive a sixty minute tape or CD  every fortnight - FREE of charge.
Contact:- Mr Peter Ansell - 01425 475886 or peteransell@onetell.com

CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION VERWOOD AND 3LX -  (0220)
18  Hole Course plu a 9 Hole Woodland Course and a 9 hole foot golf course.
Contact:-
Mr David Townsend - 01202 821954 or davidtown@talktalk.net

CRANE VALLEY GOLF CLUB -  (0220)
Contact:- 01202 814088

CRANBORNE & COMMUNITY DISTRICT CHOIR - (0220)
Cranborne First School Hall -
Classes Monday 07:30 to 09:30 pm - during term time - (fees payable)
contact:- 
www.cranbornecommunitychoir.uk

CRANBORNE BOWLING CLUB - http://bowlsclub.org/club/7740/  (0220)
Pennys Lane, Cranborne, Wimborne, Dorset, UK. BH21 5QE
Contact:- Srephen Clapton - 01202 826685

CRANBORNE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY -   (0220)
Cranborne Village Hall Dorset - on the 1st Tuesday of the month.
Contact:- Chris Bright - 01725 517584 or clhs@mypostoffice.co.uk

DOG TRAINING CLUB - THREE LEGGED CROSS - (0220)
Three Legged Cross Village Hall. - Tuesday evening 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Contacts:- Rosemary Turner - 01202 895136

DORSET STITCHERS - (1208)
Verwood Methodist Church Hall - alternate Thursdays at 7.00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Contact:-
Marilyn Fisher - 01202 814212 or Wendy Robinson - 01202 825805

DORSET MIND - Wellbeing Mental Health Peer Support Group.  (0220)
Verwood Connect which is next to the HUB in Jenner Close, Verwood.

Dorset Mind holds a Peer Support Group on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Contact Lucy on 07497 616647

DORSET WOODTURNERS - St Leonards & St Ives Village Hall .  (0220)
Meets on the 1st Wednesday of the month 07:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m
Contact:- Alex Wells - 01202 233437 or 07759 663151 - email:-  alex@xelacraft.co.uk

DRAMA ACADEMY - HELEN O’GRADY https://www.helenogrady.co.uk/?s=verwood  (0220)
The Verwood HUB, Brock Way, Verwood, BH31 6WW
contact:-
Mike Mullen - 07341 947883  or 02380 275849 -  dorset@helenogrady.co.uk    

EAST  DORSET  NATIONAL TRUST ASSOCIATION   - http://www.ednta.org  - (0220)
The Association’s objectives are to raise funds and promote the work of the National Trust.
Arrange a year round programme of activities.
From Sep. to March these include talks:-
 -  at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown & the Memorial Hall in West Moors, etc.
Contact Janet Mathews on 01202 855001 or eastdorsetnt@btinternet.com

EAST DORSET MENCAP   - (0220)
Ferndown Resource Cntr.
Contact:-
Lynn Coombes - 01202 886500 or email: eastdorsetmencap@yahoo.co.uk

EDMONDSHAM CIRCLE DANCERS http://www.verwoodroadchapel.co.uk/  - (0220)
Edmondsham Village Hall - 1st, 3rd & 5th Friday from 19:30 to 21:45
Contact:- Kirsteen McCormick - 01725 517807  

EVANGELICAL CHAPEL http://www.verwoodroadchapel.co.uk/  - (0220)
Verwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Dorset, BH21 6RW
contact:- Pastor Jeremy Andrews on -  01202 813608   

The FAYREWOOD SINGERS  - (previously the Jenny Porter Singers ). (0220)
Verwood HUB -
Tuesday @ 02:00 p.m. - conductor Peter Coole
- Choir which gives local performances. Whether novice or experienced. ( no audition necessary ).

C
ontact :- Linda 1202 280491 - Mo, 01202 826134 or  Janice 01202 813803

The FIRESIDE THEATRE  - (0220)
This used to be the Verwood Amateur Dramatic Society but has now reformed as the Fireside Theatre. The Purpose of the group is to promote good theatre by reading quality plays in members homes around their fireside
Contact :- Glen Carlyon  01202 813517

FOREST FM RADIO  - (0220)
Forest FM, Unit 2 Enterprise Park, Verwood, BH31 6YS
Broadcasting 24/7 from Verwood
 - this is Dorset's 1st Community Radio Station, serving Verwood & East Dorset. Tune in or log on.
Contact:- Studio: 01202 820006 / Sales & Admin: 01202 820003 / emaill: contact@forestfm.co.uk  
        web -
http://www.forestfm.co.uk/ 
Tune in
on 92.3 FM (& DAB soon) or select the AE.

FOREST FORGE THEATRE  https://forestforgetheatre.co.uk/ - (0220)
Endeavour Park, Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SF
      Mondays 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 - Act Your Age for over 55's.
      Wednesday 15:45 to 16:30 p.m. - Forest Forge Minis for 4 to 7 years old.
      Every Wed. & Thu. evening - Youth Theatre for those 7 to 21 years old.
      Thursday 20:45 to 21:45 p.m. - GAME - am active class for adults.
Contact :- 01425 470188 or hello@forestforgetheatre.co.uk for ful details

GREEN PARTY - South East Dorset   - (0220)
Contact:- 020 7549 0315 or coordinator@sedorset.greenparty.org.uk

GIRL GUIDING - Verwood - includes Rainbows, Brownies & Guides  - (1123)
Guide Hall,  Manor Rd. Verwood
District Commissioner, Verwood &
Alderholt  -  
     
  A J Windsor - email verwooddc@gmail.com
To register your interest in joining any of these units please go to :-
          https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/
 

3rd Verwood Rainbows Saturday Leader - Ms Sue Parkin
1st Alderholt Rainbows Thursday Leader - Mrs Karin Gould
1st Verwood Brownies Monday Leader - Mrs Sue Portnell 
2nd Verwood Brownies Tuesday Leader - Suzannah Wood
3rd Verwood Brownies Thursday. Leader - Mrs Mary Selby
1st Alderholt Brownies Monday Leader - Mrs Lynne Nash -
1st Alderholt Guides Friday Leader - Mrs Debbie Emsen
2nd Verwood Guides Wednesday Leader - Ms Linda Rose
3rd Verwood Guides Tuesday Leader - Mrs Kerry Stopa - (email.)

Any queries regarding the above units can be emailed to the District Commissioner.

 

GUIIDES - 1st Three Legged X Brownie Pack  http://www.westmoorsguiding.org/    - (0220)
West Moors Guide Hall. Ashurst Road, West Moors
 -
Meet weekly during term time on Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LABOUR PARTY - Verwood & 3LX   - (0220)
contact:- 01202 822133 or verwoodlabour@gmail.com

LADIES FORUM    - (0220)
Meets in members houses -
1st Monday and 3rd Wednesday each month
contac t:- Mrs. P. Mumford - 01202 825430.

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS - Verwood & 3LX - http://www.libdems.org.uk   - (0220)
contact :-
020 7022 0988 or help@libdems.org.uk

MARSHALL ARTS ACADEMY - www.theblackbeltacademy.co.uk -   (0220)
Verwood HUB - Children's and Adults classes at Verwood Hub every Tuesday & Thursday throughout the year.
Emphasis is to promote confidence, respect and discipline  to help them become role models. 
contact :- Simon Bushby, The Black Belt Academy. tel:-  01202 528660 info@theblackbeltacademy.co.uk 

MUSIC FOR THE MIND - (0220)
United Reformed Church, Verwood, 4th Monday of the month at 10:30 a.m. excluding August.
Singing Meeting for people with memory problems.
Contact :-
Gwen Turner on 01202 827800

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - VERWOOD 3LX - (0220)
This is group has now disbanded.

OUTREACH WHIST CLUB 
St. Michael’s  Church Hall, Verwood. - Every Friday at 2.00 p.m.
Contact:- Mrs. Diana Baker - 01202 821459

OVER 50’S CLUB THREE LEGGED CROSS 
Three Legged X Village Hall -
Every other Thursday  at 2.00 p.m
contac t:- Enid Coates - 01202 827096

PAINTING CLUB THREE LEGGED CROSS  (0220)
Three Legged X Village Hall  - alternate Monday afternoons 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
contact:- Mr. W Mott - 01202 824246

PAWSITIVE DOG TRAINING
Woodlands Village Hall  - Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30 p.m.
contact :-
Jim and Chris Lamb - 01202 824219

RAF ASSOCIATION - Registered Charity (0220)
Local Clubroom - 34 Leigh Road, Wimborne, Dorset.
Contact:- Tom Kelly on 01202 823675 or tkelly@aol.com

RINGWOOD ANTIQUES CLUB - https://www.facebook.com/Greyfriarsringwood/  - (0220)
Greyfriars Community Centre Ringwood.- 4th Wednesday at 19:00 fo 19:30 p.m.

Contact:- 01425 471348

RINGWOOD COMMUNITY CHOIR - https://www.facebook.com/Greyfriarsringwood/  - (0220)
Greyfriars Community Centre Ringwood.
Mixed Choir singing harmony songs from around the world. Ages 10 upwards.
Wednesday 19:30 to 21:30
Contact :- Kirsteen McCormick on 01725 517807

RINGWOOD NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY (0220)
Greyfriars Community Centre, Ringwood - during winter months 2nd & 4th Thrursday
Contact:- Tony on 01202 827294

RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB VERWOOD - RUFC - www.verwoodrufc.org.uk - (0220)
Club House,  The Pavilion, Potterne Park. Verwood.  Dorset.
contact:-
Alex Rex 01202 827038,  fax & voicemail: 0870 1354 221 -
Admin(at)VerwoodRUFC.org.uk

SALVATION ARMY VERWOOD - http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/verwood (0810)
Memorial Hall Verwood - Normal Sunday Services:- 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. Morning Worship 
(see Churches Page for more info.) -
contact:- Majors Giorgi or Eka Salarishvili - 01202 822410 or verwood.corps@salvationarmy.co.uk

SAMARITANS - (0220)
1 Durrant Rd., Bournemouth - Phones are manned 24 hours a day.
Tel:- 01202 551999 (three lines) or 08457 909090

SCOUTS East Dorset District. - (0220)
Scout District includes Ferndown, West Moors, Verwood, Three Legged X & local villages etc.
District Commissioner -Mr McGregor - 01202 829764 or sc@eastdorsetscouts.org.uk

SCOUTS (6-8 yrs) - Beavers Verwood. - (0220)
Verwood  H.Q. on Manor Rd.

Tuesday
6.00 p.m. – 7.00 p.m .    Mrs. Fiona Kusel - 01202 820453

 
Fridays   4.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.     Mrs. Carolyn Inge - 01202 824196

SCOUTS (8-10.5 yrs) - Mercury Cubs - (0220)
Verwood  H.Q. on Manor Rd.

Wednesdays 5.45 p.m. – 7.15 p.m. - Cub Scout Leader – Jacqueline Still - 07932 467159

SCOUTS (8-10.5 yrs) - Saturn Cubs - (0220)
Verwood  H.Q. on Manor Rd.

Thursdays 6.15 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. - Cub Scout Leader  - – Kirsty Rose

SCOUTS (10.5-14.5 yr) - Ararat  Troop. - (0220)
Verwood  H.Q. on Manor Rd.

Wednesdays 7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. - Scout Leader - Andrew  Maw - 01202 824475

SCOUTS (10.5-14.5 yr) - Crane Troop. - (0220)
Verwood  H.Q. on Manor Rd.

Fridays 7.15 p.m.- 9.15 p.m. - Scout Leader - Georgina Hinton

SCOUTS (14.5-16.5 yrs) District Explorer Verwood . - (0220)  
Corfe Mullen     – Mondays 8.15 p.m.                 Trevor Middleton - 01202 603334
Ferndown HQ   Tuesdays 7.30 p.m
Verwood HQ    
Mondays 7.30 - 10:00 p.m.   Jane Shotliffe - 01202 824930

Wimborne
        – Tuesdays 7.30 p.m.               Mrs. Jane Mearns Tel: 01202 820081

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP DINING CLUB
For all singles over 50. -  Meet twice a month at various restaurants Wednesday evenings.
Chairman - Maureen 01202 824383 or dawnjones70@gmail.com - Jane Crichton :- 01202 829007

SNAP (SPECIAL NEEDS ABLE PEOPLE) CLUB (0220)
Verwood Sports and Social Club - Wednesdays 7.00 p.m. to 9.30 p.m
Club members have use of the social club, licensed bar, pool table etc.
contact:-
Judy Ingram - 01425 47268.

SOMERSET & DORSET FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY.- https://sdfhs.org/groups/east-dorset/  - (0220)
Allendale Centre. Hanham Rd. Wimborne. BH21 1AS -  
http://sdfhs.org
Tel:-Sue Stevens 01202 889488 or 01202 848023

SOLAR FARM COMMUNTY BENEFIT - (0220)
There are two Solar Farms in the Civil Parish,  Homeland Solar Farm in 3LX and Manor Solar Farm in Verwood.
Both farms provide Community Funds for 20 to 25 years administered by 2 community groups.
Groups accept applications for grants throughout the year. Contact town hall for details.

STARLIGHT DANCE of WIMBORNE & VERWOOD at the HUB - http://www.starlightdance.co.uk/  (0220)
Hillside First School, Hillside Road, Verwood, BH31 7HE. - Mondays 16:45 to 17:30 & 17:45 to 18:30

Verwood Classes in Ballet 
and Skipping (Speed, Tricks, Partners, Teams, Double Dutch)
contact:-
Laura - 01202 897566 or email: info@starlightdance.co.uk
website:-
http://www.starlightdance.co.uk/

STORM SCHOOL OF DANCING
Classes in break dance,commercial street,street theatre,drama / musical theatre,ballet,tap,modern & contemporary.
Classes for age 4yrs to adults.
Contact Kerry Faulkner on 07874073567

THE BRACKEN CO. OF ARCHERS  -  https://www.brackenarchers.club/   - (0220)
Cranborne Middle School - Sunday Mornings, Tuesday & Thursday evenings in summer 

THE FITNESS LEAGUE 
St. Michael’s and All Angels  Parish Rooms - Tuesday afternoons,-  2.00 p.m.
Contact:-
Mrs. Brenda Charman  - 01202  824654

THREE LEGGED CROSS LINE DANCING  - (0220)
Three Legged Cross Village Hall - Monday 20:00 to 22:30 p.m.
Contact Geoff Green 01202 825386

THREE LEGGED CROSS SHORT MAT BOWLS  - (0220)
Three Legged Cross Village Hall - Friday afternoon 14:00 to 17:00 and evening 19:00 to 19:30 p.m.
Contact Mr Turnham - 01202 823440

THREE LEGGED CROSS VILLAGE HALL  - (0220)
The hall is used for various activities and also caters for adult & children's parties
Contact Mr Peter Turnham - 01202 823440

TILAD "There is life after death" - Friendship / Bereavements Group -  (0220)
Community Rooms at Lake Road Surgery
Wednesday 14:30 to 16:30
Contact Soozi Cooper - 01725 517272

TO THE POINTE SCHOOL OF DANCE
Verwood Methodist Church Hall  - ages 2 ½  upwards
Contact :- Maggi Bright - 01202 821655

UK INDEPENDENCE PARTY - (0220)
Lexdrum House, King Charles Business Park, Old Newton Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 6UT
Contact :- 01626 831 630 or mail@ukip.org

VERWOOD AREA FIFTYPLUS FORUM  - (0220)
Verwood Area Fiftyplus Forum, c/o Verwood Town Hall, Vicarage Rd, Verwood. Dorset. BH31 6DW
Contact :- Pat Morrow - 01202 814733

VERWOOD BOARD GAMES CLUB  - (1023)
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at "The Swans" pub in Verwood.
18+ and from 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs.
Contact:- Sarah Queenan <sarah@queenan.org>

VERWOOD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY - https://www.verwoodhorticulturalsociety.co.uk/ (0823)
Verwood Memorial Hall - Meets 1st Thursday of the month at 19:30 p.m.
- for talks, refreshments and a raffle.

- Contact Ollie on 07508577114 or verwoodhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com for more information.

VERWOOD & DISTRICT ORGAN AND KEYBOARD SOCIETY  - (0220)
The club is now disbanded and concerts
are now run by Verwood Hub as "Verwood in Tune".
For more Club Information Select Here.

VERWOOD & DISTRICT RAMBLING CLUB -  http://www.verwoodramblers.org.uk/ - (0220)
Three weekly rambles throughout the year together with occasional social events.
Contact :-  Martyn Kemp - 01202 82
6403

VERWOOD AND THREE LEGGED CROSS TWINNING ASSOCIATION  - http://twinning.verwood.org -- (0220)
Meetings normally held at the Heritage Centre. Meetings Normally 2nd Thursday at 19:30. p.m.
In 1985 the Verwood Twinning Association twinned with  Champtoceaux,
Later it included the nine villages of the Canton which since 2016 is now known as "Oree D'Anjou".
In 1991 Verwood also twinned with Liederbach in Germany.
In 2005 Verwood and 3LX received the Diploma of Europe.
In 2007 Verwood was the only municipality in the UK awarded the European Flag of Honour.

Contact :- Clive Grove - 01202 826449  or email twinning @ verwood.org

VERWOOD BADMINTON CLUB (0220)
Emmanuel Middle School, Sports Hall, Verwood.
Contact :- Ian Strachan on 07583 8292222

VERWOOD BRIDGE CLUB   - (0220)
The United Reformed Church Hall, Manor Rd.
Wednesdays at 06:45 p.m. to play Duplicate Bridge.
Contact :- Mr Geoff Dyer  01202 949422

VERWOOD BUSINESS (VB)  https://facebook.com/verwoodbusiness  - (0220)
(Verwood and District chamber of Trade)
Contact Chairman - Mike Longshaw on 01202 830630 - mike@surehealthandprotect.co.uk

VERWOOD CARNIVAL - http://www.verwoodcarnival.com  - (0220)
Fuzzy Bit  off Crane Drive - Annually on the last Bank Holiday in May
Contact :- chairman Shelley Morris on 07855 201532

 VERWOOD CHORAL SOCIETY  - (0220)
St Michaels Church, Church Hill, Verwood, BH31 6YH -
Monday evenings at 07:00 p.m.
Contact:-
 Carol Sampson - 01202 814072 or  casampson@tiscali.co.uk   

VERWOOD COMMUNITY GROUP - for over 50's wanting to make new friends.
Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, Dorset. UK. BH31 6HF.
Last Thursday of the month from 14:00 to 16:00 hours. Cost  £1.50 including refreshments.
A friendly group who play games/chat and drink tea/coffee + other events during the year.
Contact :- Lyn on 01202 827188 or Sandra on 01202826449

VERWOOD CONCERT BRASS - www.verwoodconcertbrass.co.uk - (0220)
Band Hall, Moorlands Rd. Verwood. BH31 7PD
     Acorns Group - tuition for beginners of any age - Monday 6.40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

     Training Band: for beginners to intermediate standard - Monday 6:40pm – 7:40p.m.

     Youth Band: for under 19's - dates announced as required.
     Town Band: 3rd Section for inter. to early adv  - Wednesday 7:30pm – 9:30pm
     Verwood Concert Brass: Mon, Tue. or Thurs. 8pm – 10pm; -
H Dunnings - 01202 257712.
Contact -
Tracy Harris - 07950 890302  or secretaryvcb@gmail.com

VERWOOD CYCLING CLUB - http://www.clubs4uk.co.uk/cycling/dorset-verwood-cycling-club.html - (0220)
To encourage people in Verwood and surrounding villages
- to come together to share bike routes, meet others to ride with etc.
Contact:- No contact details.

VERWOOD FRIENDSHIP CLUB - (1223)
"A social club for elderly residents of Verwood."
Meets in Verwood Memorial Hall. - 2nd Thursday of the month 2.15 to 4:15 p.m.
Contact:- Lesley Ralph - 01202 827457  (lesley59@talktalk.net)

VERWOOD CRICKET CLUB - www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk  - (0220)
Based at Potterne Park. -

Contact :- info@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk

VERWOOD LADIES CRICKET CLUB - www.verwoodcricketclub.co.uk  - (0220)
Based at Emmanuel Sports Hall on Sundays 18:45 to 20:00 p.m.. -

Contact :- ollie.arnold@verwoodcricketclub.co.uk

VERWOOD DRAMATIC SOCIETY - (0220)
This has now reformed as the FIRESIDE THEATRE and does local play readings.
Contact :- Glen Carlyon  01202 813517

VERWOOD AFTERNOON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD - (0220)
Memorial Hall
. Verwood  - 1st Thursday monthly at 14:00 p.m.
Contact :- Sally - 01425 475785

VERWOOD EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD - (0220)
Methodist Church Hall, Vicarage Road. Verwood  - 2nd Thursday monthly at 19.30 p.m.
Contact :- Carol Weaver  - 01202  822201

VERWOOD EVENING W.I.- (0220)
United Reformed Church Hall -
Meets at 7.30 p.m. on 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Contact :-
Annette Williams - 01202 825165

VERWOOD FLOWER CLUB - (0220)
Verwood Memorial Hall -
7.30 p.m. on 1st Tuesday  monthly (Except January or August) .
Contact :-
Mrs.Doreen Norton - 01202 814419 or- doreennorton@yahoo.co.uk

VERWOOD  FRIENDS OF BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS  (0220)
From October to May
arrange monthly (Wednesday) coach outings to BSO concerts at the Lighthouse in Poole
Contact :-
David Caals  - 01202 814743

VERWOOD GOOD NEIGHBOURS - (0220)
If you are over 50. without your own transport and have difficulty getting to the Surgery, Dentist or Hospital etc.
Good Neighbours can help. Clients are asked for a small donation.
Drivers are CRB checked and volunteers are always required.
Help Line - 07593 373580 manned from 10 a.m. to noon. or cal eddie on 01202 826764

VERWOOD HEATHLAND HERITAGE CENTE (VHHC) - http://heritage.verwood.org - (0220)
Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Way, Verwood, Dorset. UK. BH31 6HF.

The trust runs a small museum and a teashop which is staffed by volunteers
- It  is always looking for more volunteers to join the team

Contact:- Frances  - 01202 829942 - or
-  Archivist Linda Munn - 01202 827667

VERWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY -  website still available - http://www.verwoodhistorical.org/ - (0220)
(This Society has now ceased due to the inability to recruit officers)

VERWOOD HUB COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION  -  (0220)
Brock Way, Verwood BH31 6WW .
See their websites for information on their events or visit the What's on page on this site.
Contact :-
01202 828740

VERWOOD iOPS (Verwood Information for Older People Service) - (0220)
For help with Information on Benefits and Allowances. - Trusted tradesmen,
- Finding new friends, - Keeping safe at home, - Staying fit and healthy, - local transport etc.-
Contact :- 07739 799221 or iops-lookout@outlook.com
 

Verwood SNAP Club
This is a  social club affiliated to Mencap, for adults with learning difficulties and offers a range of activities such as discos, quizzes, games and crafts. 
- Meetings are held at Verwood Sports and Social Club.
- Wednesday evenings between 19.00 and 21.00 in school term times.
Contact:- Neil Williams - neil.williams310@gmail.com

VERWOOD TRADITIONAL JAZZ CLUB  - (0220)
(This Society has now ceased operating)

VERWOOD TUESDAY FELLOWSHIP - (0220)
Verwood Methodist Church, Vicarage Rd, Verwood
Contact :- Mrs Anne Hughes - 01202 823327

VERWOOD KURLING CLUB - https://www.brendoncare.org.uk/clubs/our-clubs/detail/verwood-activities-club
Verwood Heritage Centre, The Potters Wheel, Manor Road, Verwood, BH31 6HF
Saturday 13:30 to 15:30 p.m. - £3 including Refreshments.
Contact :- 01962 857099 or clubs@brendoncare.org.uk

VERWOOD LIBRARY - (0324)
2 Manor Road, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 6DS
Contact :- 01202 822972

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VERWOOD MEMORIAL HALL  - http://www.verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk/ - (0220)
The hall is used for various activities and can be hired.
Contact :- 01202 828943 or
enquiries@verwoodmemorialhall.co.uk

VERWOOD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN's FELLOWSHIP - (0220)
Methodist Church, 2 Manor Road, Verwood
Meets alternate   tuesdays at 14:30 p.m. for talks etc.
Contact :-
Valerie Smith 01202 823993

VERWOOD METHODIST LUNCH CLUB - (0220)
Methodist Church, 2 Manor Road, Verwood
Meets 4th Saturday every month. -- Meal £5
Contact & to Book :- Jean on - 01202 82
5533 or Lin - 07906 303212

VERWOOD SINGLES - (0220)
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VERWOOD TOWN NETBALL CLUB - (0220)
Emmanuel Middle School -
Contacts :- 07912 444099 or 07
890 446068

VERWOOD OPPORTUNITY GROUP (VOGUE)
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supports special needs children the their families.
Contacts :- Jenny Macdonald – 01202 825640 &
 Ann Nicholls – 01202 825176

VERWOOD PANTOMIME SOCIETY  - http://www.verwoodpantomimesociety.co.uk/ - (0220)
The Society produces a January show at the HUB with auditions usually held in September.
Contact :-
Sue Gardiner - 01202 825731

VERWOOD PROBUS CLUB - http://probusverwood.org.uk - (0220)
Crane Valley Golf Club. lunchtime on the 3rd Tuesday of each month - lunch followed by guest speaker.
Contact :- Mike Reed 01202 829155

VERWOOD ROTARY CLUB - https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=1659   - (0220)
Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood, BH31 7LE - the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 19:30 p.m.
Contact :- David Allen -  01202 823541

VERWOOD ROYAL BRITISH LEGION (0220)
Verwood
RBL & RBLWS have now disbanded and the standards are now laid up in the Town Hall alongside the Book of Remembrance. The Club building has now been sold. The RBLWS has now reformed as a new group - "Just Friends".

Verwood Stroke ClubVERWOOD STROKE CLUB     http://www.verwoodroadchapel.co.uk/verwood_stroke_club_2019.html    (0220)
Verwood Day Centre, Jenner Close BH31 7QW -
Meet  last Wednesday in the month 10.00 a.m. to noon.
Contact:- Brenda Charman - 01202 824654 -
brenda.charman@gmail.com

VERWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB - http://www.vtfc.co.uk    (0220)
Potterne Park, Verwood.
The 1st team play in the Sydenham Wessex League - Home matches at 15:00 p.m. Saturday.
The Ladies Team play in the Dorset women's League - kick off 14:00  Cranborne FC ground.
Youth Football Club for Boys & Girls aged 6 to 18
Contact :- 07517 077566 - secretary@vtfc.co.uk  

VERWOOD U3A http://www.verwoodu3a.org.uk  (0220)
"Verwood University of the Third Age" offers activities for an active retirement.  - Various Venus.
- Groups for computing, arts & crafts (4), history (4), languages (2), dance (2), music (2), bird watching, gardening, computing, psychology, play reading, badminton, table tennis, reading, bridge, current affairs, women's discussion, plus coach trips, guest speakers, quizzes, pub lunches.
Contact :- Chairman David Allen - 01202 823541

VERWOODIANS ON WASTE https://www.vowverwood.com/   (0121)
A group of local people concerned about the global problem of plastic use and the effects on our health, planet and the future of our children. Our aim is to inspire and facilitate others to reduce their plastic use and waste. We aim to share tips and information which will help us all reduce our global footprint and take the confusion out of recycling through raising public awareness.
 Visit the Potters Wheel Car Park (behind Heritage Centre).
 - Plastic packaging recycled. Please only recycle the products mentioned on the top of each bin lid.
Contact :- Anita Rigler on verwoodiansonwaste@gmail.com .

WOMENS INSTITUTE (WI) - 3LX   (1208)
Three Legged X Village Hall - Meets at 7.30 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday of each month.
- Luncheon Club, Drama Club, Whist sessions, outings and  speakers.
Contact :-
Mrs. Audrey Webb - 01202 828572

WOMENS INSTITUTE (WI) - Verwood  (0614) 
United Reformed Church Hall - Meets 4th Tuesday at 07:30 p.m.
Speakers, Craft Meetings, Outings, Theatre visits etc.

Contact :-
Vanessa Curtis - 01202 814355

YOUTH CLUB THREE LEGGED X
Three Legged X Village Hall - Thursday 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. for ages 11 – 13.
Victor Redpath - 01202 822236.

WAGTAILS SWIMMING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP - (0220)
Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, Wimborne - Affiliated to Halliwick and Nasch
Saturday Swimming session from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Contact :- Mr. Alex Tuckey  - 07425 146716

WRITERS STUDY GROUP  (1409)
West Moors Memorial Hall - Alternate Thursdays 7:00  p.m.
- A self help adult study group for those interested in creative writing. T
his is a self help group and not a formal writing class.
Contact :-
Judi Jones - 01202 950361  lanternj@talktalk.net

 

 


 

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