PARISH ORGANISATIONS

 

Parish Council   The Parish Council meets to discuss Parish affairs on the second

Monday of the month, at 7-30  p.m. in the Village Hall.    

All welcome to attend.

Contact-  Secretary: Jill Windsor, tel. 332295.

 

Churchmen’s Fellowship   A group which offers a warm welcome and fellowship to all, at monthly meetings held on the first Thursday in the month, at 7-30 p.m. in the Burley Hall.

An interesting and varied programme of talks and events is offered during the months from September to May.   New members, visitors, always welcome.  Refreshments served.     

Contact- John Stephenson, tel. 336447.

 

St. Peter’s Church Choir   The Paris Church Choir meets in Church most Thursdays,

from 7-45 p.m.to 9-00 p.m.  Upper and lower voices are needed and new members are made most welcome. An ability to sing (in tune!) and enthusiasm are more important than an ability to sight read. This can be learned!  Leading congregational singing and preparing music for the major festivals requires some commitment, but serving your church this way can be very rewarding. Please give the matter some thought.

Contact- Francis Bishop, tel. 336765

 

Mothers’ Union   Waverton branch of a national organisation which was established in 1876 and has three million members world-wide.

Despite its title, open to ALL, offering a mixed programme of speakers and visits. Meetings are held in the Burley Hall on the third Wednesday of each month, starting at 2-30 p.m. during the months October-March (inclusive), and at 7-30 p.m. during the months April-September (inclusive). New members, guests, always welcome.

Refreshments served.

Contact- Eveline Davies, tel. 332106

 

Local History Society   An organisation formed in 1985, pursuing an interest in local history through monthly meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month, at 7-30 p.m. in the Burley Hall.

 A programme of speakers on relevant topics is offered during the months September to April,

with an outside visit arranged for the final meeting of the season in May. The Society is hoping to produce booklets detailing the history of a number of village organisations.

New members, visitors, always most welcome. Refreshments served.

Contact- John Crossley, tel. 336739.

 

Women’s Institute   Waverton Women’s Institute was founded in 1926 and offers a monthly programme of speakers on a wide variety

of different topics. Meetings are held in the Burley Hall at

7-30 p.m. on the first Wednesday in the month, throughout the year.

New members, guests always warmly welcomed. Refreshments served.

Contact- Edith Hough tel. 336029.

 

Friday Club   A club for the over-sixties which meets on two Fridays each month, at 2-00 p.m. in the Village Hall.  Entertainers, speakers, games, competitions and outside visits provide a wide and varied programme to suit all tastes. New members very welcome.

Contact- Monica Bowles, tel. 336330.                  

 

Luncheon Club   The Luncheon Club offers a monthly dinner at very modest cost, to anyone over 60 who lives in the area. A social occasion as well as a meal, much enjoyed by “regulars,” and to which anyone in the 60+ bracket will be most warmly welcome. Lunch is served on one Friday each month, at 1-00 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Contact- Joy Bigglestone, tel. 335978.   

 

Waverton Garden Club   A club whose members wish to learn more about gardening and to get the best from it. Meetings featuring speakers, demonstrations and competitions are held in Waverton Institute, at 8-00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, from September to July .

Contact- Clive Stubbs, tel. 335097.

 

Rural Chester Flower Club   Affiliated to the National Association of Flower Arranging Societies, the club meets in the Burley Hall on the second Tuesday of the month, at 8-00 p.m. Demonstrations are given by speakers from all parts of the country, including some National Demonstrators. New members, visitors always very welcome. Refreshments served.

Contact- Kate Fowler, tel. 335215.

 

Waverton CHATS [Coffee-Hospitality-and Talks]  Meetings, informal in nature and to which all ladies are most welcome, are held in the Burley Hall  at 8-00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. Talks, demonstrations and outings form a varied programme and refreshments are served.

Contact- Kath Beech, tel. 336003.

 

Model Flying Club   Meets on the second Wednesday in the month, at 8-00 p.m. in the Village Hall.  A “must” for all model flying enthusiasts!

Contact- Mr. B. Leonard, tel. 348688.

 

Waverton Electric-Model Aircraft Club  Quite separate from the Model Flying Club (above) and newly formed last year, the club already has a nucleus of local radio control modellers who meet some weekday evenings and also on weekend afternoons and evenings, depending on  weather conditions. The club aims to encourage youngsters, with their parents or grandparents, to enjoy the thrill of flying their own aircraft.

Contact- Alan Hulme, tel. 336472.     

   

Waverton Singers   A mixed choir of 30+ members who enjoy singing and performing two concerts a year. We have a young, enthusiastic conductor and accompanist. New members are made most welcome – no auditions held!  

Rehearsals are held in the Village Hall on Tuesdays, at 8-00 p.m., from September to April.

Contact- Sue Taylor, tel. 335745.

 

Waverton Handbell Ringers   New members are most welcome to this dedicated and enthusiastic group of ringers.

Rehearsals are held on Mondays at Waverton Fellowship Annexe,

7-00 p.m. to 9-00 p.m., and on Wednesdays at Waverton Fellowship Annexe, 1-30 p.m. to 3-00 p.m.

Contact- Kate Sawallisch, tel. 336041.  

 

Waverton & Christleton Hospice Support Group   A fund-raising group established to support the Hospice of the Good Shepherd. This very informal group is always happy to welcome new members.

Contact- Margaret Nell, tel. 336685

 

Chester Astronomical Society   Meets in the Burley Hall on the last Wednesday of the month, at 7-30 p.m., except in August and December. A programme of speakers for the current year is posted on the Burley Hall Notice-Board. Visitors most welcome.

Contact- Andrew Bate, tel. 335254.

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