Clubs & societies
Groups, clubs & societies
Burton Latimer Allotments AssociationActively promoting organic gardening |
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| Meetings | We are part of The National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners, and have a 10-year lease on a 4.5 acre site at the end of Jacques Road (near the new Doctors` Surgery). There are currently over 70 gardeners tending plots of various sizes - and there is a waiting list of 10 persons. A committee oversees the running of the site, and our AGM is held on the last Thursday in March. |
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| Contact | Emma Collins - Secretary | |
| email: | blaa.enquiries@aol.co.uk | |
Burton Latimer Guides, Brownies & Rainbows |
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| Meetings | Burton Latimer District provides guiding experiences for girls aged between 5years at Rainbows through to our adult members in the Trefoil Guild. | |
| Contact | Follow the links on the Girl Guiding website - or join us at one of our monthly coffee mornings (held at The Guide Centre in Alexandra Street on the first Saturday of the month, from 10am - 12noon) to speak to someone directly. | |
| Website: | » www.girlguiding.org.uk | |
Burton Latimer Heritage Society |
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| Meetings | AGM annually third Thursday in March plus summer and autumn afternoon events. During the year the society mounts two twelve week exhibitions with Burton Latimer themes at the Heritage Room Museum, which is in the Civic Centre, High Street. | |
| Contact | John Meads - Secretary, tel: 01536 722722 |
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| email: | johnandjan.meads@btopenworld.com | |
| website: | » www.burtonlatimer.info | |
Burton Latimer Ladies Club |
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| Meetings | Meetings are held on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Methodist School Room, Piggott's Lane, Burton Latimer | |
| Contact | Barbara Chapman (Chairperson), tel: 01536 420604 | |
Burton Latimer Needlecraft Group (BLING) |
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| Meetings | The aim of the group is to get together for a natter whilst crafting and to share skills and learn new ones. Trips to shows and day classes will be arranged depending on the group's interests. Beginners and experienced crafters are welcome. | |
| Contact | Andrea Lewellen, tel: 07952 643617 (after 6pm on weekdays) | |
| email: | andrealewellen@yahoo.co.uk | |
1st Burton Latimer Scout Group |
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| Meetings | Explorer Scouts (ages 14-18yrs) | Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.15pm |
| Scouts (ages 10-14yrs) | Mondays & Thursdays 7.30pm - 9pm |
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| Cubs (ages 8-10yrs) | Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6.30 - 8pm | |
| Beavers (ages 6-8yrs) | Mondays & Thursdays 5.30pm - 7pm | |
| Contact | Linda Edwards (Group Scout Leader), tel: 01536 391370 | |
| email: | info@burtonlatimerscouts.org.uk | |
| website: | www.burtonlatimerscouts.org.uk | |
Friends of Burton Latimer Library |
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| Meetings | The Friends of Burton Latimer Library aim to raise the profile and encourage wider use of the town's library. The group organises a range of activities - such as book sales, children's events, coffee mornings and author events. | |
| Contact | Burton Latimer Library, tel: 0300 126 1000 / select option 5, then option 1 | |
| email: | burtlib@northamptonshire.gov | |
Friends of St Mary's Church |
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| Meetings | We are a charitable organisation set up to enable all people in Burton Latimer (both churchgoers and nonchurchgoers) to help preserve the heritage of our parish church, for the benefit of the whole community. Our role is to help provide funds to repair and enhance the fabric of the church. Members receive invitation to various functions organised through the year. | |
| Contact | Pat Smith (Secretary), tel: 01536 725096 | |
Ise Valley Rotary Club |
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| Meetings | We meet for a meal at Wellingborough Golf Club on Tuesdays, and use our various skills to help the local community. Recent projects in local schools include awards for Young Chef, Young Writer, Young Musician, Young Photographer, and Youth Speaks (public speaking). We also raise funds for local churches and organisations, and take disadvantaged children to Wicksteed Park every year. We have some excellent social events - and would welcome new members. | |
| Contact | Gwenda Burton (Secretary), tel: 01933 403313 | |
| Website | » www.rotary-ribi.org | |
Monday Club |
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| Meetings | The club has been running every Monday (except bank holidays) for over 40 years. We meet at the Bowls club from 10am for coffee - followed by lunch, Bingo, cards and chat - until about 3pm. Membership is open to all. | |
| Contact | Mrs Kemp (Organiser), tel: 01536 722899 | |
Royal British Legion - Burton Latimer branch |
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| Meetings | Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Civic Centre on the last Thursday of each month (except August and December). Membership is open to all - not just those associated with the armed forces. We support serving and ex-service personnel and their dependants in Burton Latimer, and our volunteers run the local house-to-house collection as part of the annual poppy appeal. | |
| Contact | Mr Les Facer (Chairman), tel: 01536 398503 National helpline: 0808 802 8080 (open 8am - 8pm seven days a week) |
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Royal British Legion - Women's section |
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| Meetings | Meetings are held at 7.30pm at the Band Club on the first Monday of the month (except January). Our annual calendar of meetings and social functions raises funds for the Royal British Legion. Membership is open to all. | |
| Contact | Helen Featherstone (Hon Secretary), tel: 01536 723173 | |
Scrabble Club |
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| Meetings | The club meets at the Library on Wednesday mornings. Players of all levels of ability are welcome. | |
| Contact | Burton Latimer Library, tel: 0300 126 1000 / select option 5, then option 1 | |
| email: | burtlib@northamptonshire.gov | |
Burton Latimer Ex-servicemen's Association |
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| Meetings | A local charity constituted to provide financial support to Burton Latimer former members of the armed forces and their dependents. See leaflet for further information. |
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| Contact | Brian Bloomfield - Honorary Secretary | |
| Address: | 14 Thames Court, Burton Latimer, Northants. NN15 5SR | |
