Wrenthorpe Community Organisations

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

Wrenthorpe Aged Welfare Association

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

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.

[Back to top]

Wakefield Hospice Wrenthorpe St Johns Support Group

Contact:
Ian Chapman (Chairman)
Tel: (01924) 364868
E-mail: ianchapman.21@talktalk.net

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.

[Back to top]

Wrenthorpe Community Association Limited

Contacts:

Jon Rigby (Secretary)
Tel: 01924 386657
Email: jonr1.wca@btinternet.com

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

Margaret Smart (Lettings Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 368058

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.

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 further a brief history of the Association click here.

[Back to top]

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.

[Back to top]

Wrenthorpe Environmental Society (WRENS)

Contact:
Colin Firth (Secretary)
Tel: (01924) 781546

Nichola Bell (Treasurer)
Tel: (01924) 382244

Website: http://www.wrensoc.co.uk/

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.

[Back to top]

Wrenthorpe Gardening Club
Wrenthorpe Village Hall

For more information about Wrenthorpe Gardening Club 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.

[Back to top]

Wrenthorpe Keep Fit Group

Wrenthorpe Methodist Hall

Contact:
Margaret Smart
Tel: 01924 368058
email: midtip.smart@googlemail.com
Gloria Lowry
Tel: 01924 377903
email: g.lowry@talktalk.net

Details:
We are a mixed ability group meeting in Wrenthorpe Methodist Hall every Tuesday, 10.15am - 11.15am. We enjoy exercises to music for total fitness in a happy and friendly atmosphere. The pace is suitable for more mature people. We take a break during August with classes starting back on 6 September.

Wrenthorpe Show

Contact:
Alan Calderley (Secretary)
Tel: 01924 374485
E-mail: alancalderley@talktalk.net

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.

2009 Show Results

[Back to top]

Zumba Fitness

Contact:
Sara Walker - Instructor
Tel: 07740 196 915
Website: www.zumba.com

A latin based dance exercise class - A new and exciting dance fitness class suitable for everyone!! Friday's 10.15-11am £4 per class .... come along, join in the fun & party yourself into shape please feel free to contact me for any further information

[Back to top]