Wrenthorpe Community Organisations

Page Index
Wrenthorpe Aged Welfare Association
Wakefield Hospice Wrenthorpe St Johns Support Group
Wrenthorpe Community Association
Wrenthorpe Companions
Wrenthorpe Environmental Society (WRENS)
Wrenthorpe Gardening Club
Wrenthorpe Show

Wrenthorpe Aged Welfare Association

Contact:
John (Chairman) and Julie (Treasurer) Hiscocks
Tel. (01924) 377384

Marion Sawden
Tel. (01924) 360732

Details:
The Association was founded in 1954 "To help in any way possible the aged people residing in the Wrenthorpe area". This is achieved by organising an annual Christmas party, providing a free chiropody service and arranging an annual trip to the coast. Fund raising events include an annual Gala, fairs, weekly bingo sessions, harvest festival auctions, etc.

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Wakefield Hospice Wrenthorpe St Johns Support Group

Contact:
Keith Jones (Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 366803
E-mail: kayjay28@v21net.co.uk

Ian Chapman (Chairman)
Tel: (01924) 364868

Details:
Local volunteer fund-raising group which holds several events in the village during the course of the year. All proceeds are for the work of Wakefield Hospice.

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Wrenthorpe Community Association

Contacts:

Margaret Smart (Treasurer)
Tel: (01924) 368058
E-mail: midtip.smart@googlemail.com

Terry Endersby (Lettings)
Tel: (01924) 219645
E-mail: TE014H1213@blueyonder.co.uk

Details:
The Association is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Village Hall and for fostering the community spirit in the village. The Management Committee is elected annually and usually meets on the third Wednesday of the month; a newsletter, Wrenthorpe Matters, is produced in April, August and November each year and delivered to every house in the village (click here to view)

The Village Hall hosts a wide range of regular and casual users, covering social, educational, leisure and commercial activities.

This website is supported by the Association as a free resource for the people of Wrenthorpe and the surrounding area.

For information on events, etc. organised by the Association click here.

For further a brief history of the Association click here.

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Wrenthorpe Companions

Contact:
Maureen Wigley
Tel: (01924) 211343
E-mail: wigleywo@yahoo.co.uk

Details:
A social group for ladies to make friends, organise outings, have a bit of lunch and a good natter.

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Wrenthorpe Environmental Society (WRENS)

Contact:
Rosemary Prickett (Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 368185

Margaret Smart (Treasurer)
Tel: (01924) 368058

Details:
Meeting on the first Wednesday each month with outdoor activities at weekends.
Activities include tree and bulb planting, environmental cleanup, monitoring environmental change, supporting conservation and environmental improvement.
We also have an annual newsletter collaboration with Wakefield MDC, on the conservation of Alverthorpe Meadow.

A copy of our news letter is available online (click here to view)

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Wrenthorpe Gardening Club
Wrenthorpe Village Hall

For more information about Wrenthorpe Gardening Club click here.

2005 Spring Flower Show results click here.

Contact:
Mrs Margaret Butterfield (Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 362978
E-mail: rbutte9761@aol.com

Keith & Jenny Orrell (Chairman & Treasurer)
E-mail: keithorrell@blueyonder.co.uk

Details:
Monthly meetings/visits of members interested in all gardening matters. Open to all ages.
Meetings held first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.
Membership fee £5.00 per annum, visitors welcome at meeting on payment of £1.00 concession.

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Wrenthorpe Show

Contact:
Brian Collinson (Show Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 210833
E-mail: brian@collinson04.wanadoo.co.uk

Christine Hewitt (Assistant Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 781547
E-mail: chris.hewitt@blueyonder.co.uk

Established in 1980, the Show is held annually on the second Saturday in September in Wrenthorpe Village Hall. There are Sections for Vegetables, Flowers, Pot Plants, Home Made Produce, Arts and Crafts (including children's classes) and Photography and entry is open to all. The Show is a member of the National Vegetable Society.

For show schedule/show report, click here.

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