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                                                                              Village Hall Events

                                                                              The Calendar below shows up-coming events occurring in Bishopstone Village Hall. Click on the entry to see it in full. Below the Calendar you can find a synopsis of many of the events - and more details may also be found in the Clubs and Organisations section of this website


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                                                                              In launching the new programme of events and activities we gratefully acknowledge the support of the Big Lottery Fund in assisting the refurbishment of the Village Hall.

                                                                              Moviola

                                                                              Friday  27th January  “Mao's Last Dancer”  Doors open 7 for 7.30pm. Cash Bar, snacks and ices available. Tickets £5 from 781044, or online at   bvhticketoffice@btinternet.com. 

                                                                              Lunch Club

                                                                              Wednesday  4th January – Anita Smith on “Tanzania” 12.30pm  Tel  781044 or book online, as above, to reserve a place. Tickets  £6 including first glass of wine.   
                                                                              Wednesday 1st February -  David Henley.

                                                                              Quiz Night

                                                                              Sunday 29th January, 7pm.  Tables of 4 -  £25, but single tickets available at £6.25pp.,  and we make up tables of 4.  Ploughman’s supper included.  Cash bar and raffle available. Book online as above, or phone Caroline on 781044.

                                                                              Needles and Pins

                                                                              Bishopstone’s sewing and craft group.

                                                                              Bring your knitting, sewing or other craft project and join us for tea, cake and a chat.
                                                                              2.00 - 4.00pm Thursday 12 January 2012 and then every fortnight.

                                                                              Further information available from Caroline 781044

                                                                              Italian Classes

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                                                                              For beginners.  Every Monday night.

                                                                              Enquiries to Pat (01722 780002). 



                                                                              Ceilidh Club

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                                                                              Restarts Tuesday 6th December, 7.30pm until 9.30pm
                                                                              Organisers : Des and Heather Adeley (01722 718463)
                                                                              You don’t have to be a good dancer or have a partner, just come along and  enjoy a happy evening, refreshments provided.
                                                                              £2.00 per head per session.



                                                                              Pilates Classes

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                                                                              Three sessions per week - restarting in January 2012.

                                                                              Phone Claudine on 07788 587937  to find the right one for you



                                                                              Other Courses

                                                                              Integral  Yoga ,  with Jane Greenwade. Thursdays 1.30 – 3pm, £8 per session. This is suitable for all ages, sexes  and abilities, and aims to enhance physical, mental and emotional well-being. Bring a yoga mat, cushion and light blanket. Restarts in Village Hall Thursday 8th and 15th December, thereafter in January. Tel  Jane for more details 01722 330305.

                                                                              Zumba Gold:   with Vicky Edge,  Tuesday mornings 9.30 – 10am. £4 per session.  Starts January 10th . Zumba is a very popular lower impact, easy to follow dance-fitness class that “keeps you in the groove of live”, is uplifting and fun.  Contact Vicky (07793 716908) or Pat (780002) for info.

                                                                              Everyday Cooking for Men:  Ann Jensen has volunteered to teach men how to cook for themselves and others.   This will start in January (owing to popular demand in the village questionnaire). Price and exact details not confirmed yet, but if interested,  please call Pat (780002) to provisionally reserve a place.  It will be Monday evenings in the new  kitchen,  a course of 6 evenings, 7 – 9pm.

                                                                              Level 2 Award in Food Safety:  Monday 9th January, 9.30 – 4.30pm.  This official certificated course is now being organised by Wessex Community Action NOT Learning Curve as previously advertised. It is available for anyone connected with catering, manufacturing or retail where food is prepared, cooked or handled,  (as in village halls). The cost is £40 for charities, £75 for others. To enrol on this course please tel  Debrah Biggs (01722 421747) or go online to WCA at   info@wessexcommunityaction.org.uk  .