Active Arts
Brings a programme of professional arts to a variety of venues in the Village. 2006 will see Active Arts celebrate 30 years service to the community.
Contact I. Paterson Tel: 0116 277 6259 www.activearts.org.uk [new window - external site]
Allotments - Countesthorpe Garden and Allotment Society
The allotments are situated at the end of Glebe Drive
See www.cthorpeallotments.co.uk [external site]
Blaby Drama Group
Contact Mrs. B. Barnsley Tel: 0116 277 1157
Email: bebarnsley@aol.com
Blaby Lions Club
Meets at Cosby Working Men’s club on 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month.
Contact Peter Lawrence Tel: 0116 224 0942
See http://blaby.lions105e.org.uk/ [external site]
Email: ljs@le.ac.uk
Blaby Meridian Rotary Club
Meet Corus Hotel, Enderby Road, Blaby every
Tuesday 7.30pm.
Please contact President David F Ball - 0116 277 5253
Email:
Brownies and Guides
1st Countesthorpe Brownies
Tuesday 18.00 – 19.30 at Greenfield Primary School
Contact District Commissioner Lian Smith Tel 0116 277 7116
2nd Countesthorpe Brownies
Thursday 18.15 – 19.45 at Greenfield Primary School
Contact District Commissioner Lian Smith Tel 0116 277 7116
Email: ljs@le.ac.uk
3rd Countesthorpe Brownies
Wednesday 18.00 – 19.30 at Greenfield Primary School
Contact District Commissioner Lian Smith Tel 0116 277 7116
Email: ljs@le.ac.uk
2nd Countesthorpe Guides
Wednesday 19.30 at Greenfield Primary School
Contact District Commissioner Lian Smith Tel 0116 277 7116
Countesthorpe College:
Victory Club - for young people with learning difficulties.
Young Carers Group – Youth Club.
Girls Group – Year 8 and above Youth Club.
Senior Youth Club – Year 10 and above.
Please contact College for further information
Tel: 0116 277 1555
Countesthorpe Community Fund
For the relief of hardship either generally or individually, of people living in Countesthorpe. Application forms will be available from the Parish Council office, the Library, all the Churches, the Rainbow shop the doctors surgery.
For further details contact Ian Paterson 0116 2776259
Countesthorpe Senior Luncheon Club
Meets 12noon each Wednesday, Methodist
Church Hall, Countesthorpe. Please contact David F Ball - 0116 277 5253
Email:
Countesthorpe Twinning Association
Countesthorpe is twinned with Mennecy a small town on the outskirts of Paris. Regular family exchange visits and social events throughout the year. New members welcome. Contact Ted Thomas Tel: 0116 277 4714
Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group
The principal aims of the group, which was formed in 2004 are to:
Encourage more people to be involved in heritage activities
Promote an appreciation of the history, architecture, landscape and wildlife of Countesthorpe, Foston & district
Encourage interest in the heritage of the community, through a program of meetings, guest speakers and joint projects with similar minded organizations
Act as a focus for those interested in the heritage of the district.
Further information may be obtained from the secretary, Dr. M.G. Thompson, 29 Peatling Road, Countesthorpe, Leicester. LE8 5RD. Tel: 0116 2770584 or Email: mgt4@leicester.ac.uk.
Darts - Countesthorpe and District Pairs Darts League
Contact John Jeffcott Tel: 0116 277 8378
Drama - Whetstone Drama Group
Meets at Countesthorpe College Theatre
Contact Carl Smith Tel: 0116 286 2836 Email: smith74@btinternet.com
Fit to Dance
Village Hall Monday 10.30 – 11.30 Tel: 0116 272 7703
Dance based exercise class suited to the over 50’s
E mail community.development@blaby.gov.uk
Guides
See Brownies and Guides
Hedgehog Rescue
I take in and rehabilitate in excess of 150 hogs each year from all over the county. I am now in my 8th year.
Contact
Melita Rogers,
20 Cosby Road
Tel: 0116 2771050 or 07713 488138 or visit www.hedgehogrescue.org
Heritage
See Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group above
Leicester Accordion Orchestra
Meets at the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings at 19.30 Contact Karolyn Broadhead Tel: 0116 277 1647
Line Dancing
Jean Knott
Tel: 0116 277 4351
Luncheon Club
Countesthorpe Methodist Church. Wednesdays at 12.15
Contact Sheila Clarke 0116 277 5827
Methodist Church Ladies Fellowship
Meetings held every other Tuesday at 14.30 Countesthorpe Methodist Church
Contact Cath Walnutt 0116 277 8083
Monday Friendship Group
Meets in The Cornerstone 14.30 – 16.00.
Everyone welcome to call in for tea and cakes.
Contact Mrs. S. Holdridge Tel: 0116 277 4413 or
Mrs. S. Gask Tel: 0116 277 8642
The New Countesthorpe Herald
Articles c/o 38 Station Road or 122 Station Road
Advertising Mrs. E. Cooke, 10 Mull Way
Tel: 0116 277 4422 or 0116 277 1808
Fax: 0116 278 3257 www.countesthorpe-herald.org.uk
Pilates
Village Hall on Wednesday 09.30 – 10.30
Contact Christina Browne
Tel: 0116 22 04768
Respect Academy of Performance -
Theatre School
Classes in Dance, Drama and Singing.
Meet at Countesthorpe Community College.
Free Trial class.
Qualified tutors all CRB checked.
Contact Polly Hubbard or Rosetha Claxton
Tel: 1162230073: Mob:07974333890 www.respectacademy.co.uk
Rosemary Conley Diet & Fitness Club
Countesthorpe Village Hall – Wednesday evenings 7pm. – 8.30pm.
For details call 01509 620 222 or visit
www.rosemary-conley.co.uk
Royal British Legion
Committee meets 1st Sunday of the month
Contact
Mr. Howland Tel: 0116 277 1890
Royal British Legion Women's Section
Meets first Tuesday in the month at 19.30 at Royal British Legion, Sycamore Street Blaby
Contact Phyllis Brunt Tel: 0116 277 1038
Scouting in Countesthorpe
Cub pack Tuesday evening 6.45pm. – 8.15pm. Age group 8 - 10½ years
Cub pack Wednesday evening 6.30pm. – 8.00pm. Age group 8 - 10½ years
Scout Troop Thursday evening 7.30pm. – 9.15pm. Age group 10½ - 14 years
Contact Mr. B. Hillyard, 35 Station Road, Countesthorpe.
Sence Valley Countryside Group
Contact Barbara Browse 0116 2783629 or Anne Tester 0116 2773840
Meets 2nd Sunday in the month 10 am. (Walks) & Last Thursday in the month 7pm. Talk.
The group was formed in 1995 to enable people to further enjoy the countryside around the River Sence. Membership fee of £5.
Saint Andrew's Mothers' Union
Meets 1st Tuesday of the Month at The Cornerstone 14.30.
Contact Chris Claricoates
Tel: 0116 277 5251
email tony.claricoates@stalls.co.uk www.themothersunion.org
Stuart Cosby Memorial Trust Fund
The Stuart Cosby Memorial Trust exists to support worthy causes which operate wholly or mainly for the benefit of inhabitants of Countesthorpe. Grants may be made to individuals or groups.
Enquiries about or applications for grant aid are welcome and may be made to:
Chairman Dr. M.G. Thompson, 29 Peatling Road, Countesthorpe. Tel: 0116 277 0584.
Twinning Association - see Countesthorpe Twinning Association
U3A (University of the Third Age)
With around 40 different groups, there is something to interest everyone.
Tel: Joan on 0116 277 5369 or come along to the Countesthorpe Village Hall just before 2.00pm on the second Tuesday in the month. www.countesthorpeu3a.org.uk
Wigston and District Male Voice Choir
Meets on a Tuesday at 19.45 at South Wigston Methodist Church.
Tel: Mrs Mould 0116 277 4655 www.wigstonmalechoir.co.uk
Whetstone Drama Group - see Drama
Women's Institute
National organization for women of all ages
Meeting held in Village Hall on the 2nd Monday of each month @19.30hrs.
Tel: 0116 277 4063 (Mrs. M. Williams)
