Clubs and Groups

Local clubs and groups in Hanley Castle Parish.

Black Pear Gardening Club

Indoor meetings/illustrated talks: usually on the third Saturday of each month, between September and May, in the parish hall in Powick (WR2 4RT), Worcestershire, at 2.30 pm.  Outdoor meetings: Spring/summer garden visits and trips to visit RHS gardens.

The programme and contact details are available at:  https://blackpeargc.org.uk/. Affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society.

Church Bell Ringers

Local bell ringing group; practices on Tuesday evenings at St Gabriel’s Church, Hanley Swan.  Rings for Sunday services at local churches including, Upton upon Severn, Earls Croome, Ripple, Welland, Castlemorton as well as Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan.  Contact: Sheila Andrews, 01684 310352.

Craft Club

Craft Club at Hanley Swan Village Hall

To book a place please:

email TheresaClarke@aol.com or

phone 07960 875792

Craft Group at St Mary’s

A friendly group trying a range of crafts, patchwork, paper crafts, beading, silk painting.  From beginners to the more experienced crafter wanting to try something new.

Meets on the third Monday of the month 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in St Mary’s Church, Hanley Castle.

Contact: Helen Owens, 01684 594021. Email: helen.owens021@btinternet.com

Crafty Castles

Craft and cookery group for children and young people meeting on the first Tuesday of the month in St Mary’s Church.

Contact: Helen Owens, 01684 594021. Email: helen.owens021@btinternet.com

Flower Arranging Club

Malvern Flower Arranging Club meets at Hanley Swan Village Hall on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 2pm. The club is affiliated to The National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS) https://tcandsw.org.uk/

If you love flowers and flower arranging, why not join? You will be assured of a warm welcome!

For membership and subscription details please click on https://tcandsw.org.uk/clubs/malvern-f-a-c

Girlguiding

Contact: Ms. Jane Riley, Malvern District Commissioner : Tel: 01684 560214

https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/

Hanley & Upton Cricket Club

Contact:

Peter Wright (Secretary) 07740 778754

Colts & Junior Cricket Contact: Ian Hobbs 07989 822249

https://hanleycastle.play-cricket.com/home

Hanley Swan Football Club

Home Ground:

Hanley Swan Playing Field at the Village Hall

Contact:

Graham Holmes (Secretary / Treasurer)  Tel: 01684 310098 / 07747 757147

https://www.facebook.com/Hanleyswanfc/

Hanley Voices

A friendly community choir with c.60 members in Hanley Castle.  If you enjoy singing but are worried about reading music or having to go through an audition, we are the choir for you! Everyone is welcome to join us without audition.

Rehearsals:  Wednesdays 6.15pm. – 8.00pm, Hanley Castle High School, Hanley Castle, WR8 0BL.

http://www.hanleyvoices.org/

Hanleys Village Society

The Hanleys’ Village Society was formed in 2003 to be the focal point for the heritage of Hanley Castle and Hanley Swan.  It carries out local history research, holds talks and activities related to the interests of members, arranges exhibitions and publishes a quarterly newsletter.

Further details from the Secretary, Malcom Fare : 01684 311994

Malvern and Upton Beekeepers Association

Offering a wide range of activities to interest and support beekeepers throughout the year, as well as beekeeping courses.

Contact:  info@mubk.org.uk .  www.mubk.org.uk

Pilates

Intermediate level: Meets in Hanley Swan Village Hall every Tuesday, 9:00 am to 11:15am.  For other locations and levels,  go to https://www.pilates-therapy.com/

Or phone: Julie Ladd 01684 311791

Royal British Legion

Hanley Castle & District RBL

For more information please contact the Chairman, Joe Webb, at:

joewebb.rbl@gmail.com

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/

Scouting

Beavers (6-8 years), Cubs (8-10½ years), Scouts (10½-14 years).

For more information on joining/meetings times etc. please go to http://www.scouts.org.uk/

Scratch Choir

Sings at Easter, Harvest and Christmas services at St Mary’s Church.

Rehearsals at the Three Kings Inn on the preceding Wednesdays at 7:45pm.

Email:  Sue Adeney sadeneysue@gmail.com, or phone: 01684 310400.

Severn Belles handbell ensemble

Severn Belles handbell ensemble are looking to recruit new members.

Experience and ability to read music would be an advantage but we can teach you.

We meet at 2pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in Hanley Swan Village Hall.

If you are interested in trying this fascinating hobby with a view to joining us please contact Jane by email to musician.jrs@gmail.com

Sing for Pleasure

A regular community sing-along (first Sunday of the month  2.30-4.00 in St Gabriel’s Church). We’re not a choir – we just enjoy singing with others, with tea and cake afterwards. There is no charge…and no age limits!  All singers of whatever ability are welcome. Just come along on the day, or contact James on 01684 310741 or Nicky on 0168