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.info
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Allotments - Countesthorpe Garden and Allotment Society
The allotments are situated at the end of Glebe Drive
See www.cthorpeallotments.co.uk
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Blaby Drama Group
Contact Mrs. B. Barnsley Tel: 0116 277 1157
Email: bebarnsley@aol.com
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 Senior Luncheon Club
Meets 12noon each Wednesday, Methodist Church Hall, Countesthorpe.
Please contact David F Ball - 0116 277 5253
Email:
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.
Countesthorpe Patient Participation Group
Members of Countesthorpe PPG are all patients at the Countesthorpe
Health Centre, meeting bi-monthly to discuss and suggest improvements
to the patient experience. The group is open to all patients of
this practice.
Our project in 2012 is to provide a defibrillator for the village
that will be available 24/7 access, probably sited in the village
hall. This will mean if someone were to suffer a heart attack, residents
could use the device themselves to help while waiting for an ambulance.
There is a defibrillator at the Health Centre but due to limited
opening times is not always available.
If you would like more information about our group,
please contact our reception (tel: 0116 277 6336), or contact us
through our Countesthorpe
Patient Participation Group website.
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
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 12.15pm
David F Ball - Tel: 0116 277 5253
Methodist Church Ladies Fellowship
Meetings held every other Tuesday at 2.30pm Countesthorpe Methodist
Church
Contact Cath Walnutt 0116 277 8083
Monday
Friendship Group
Meets in The Cornerstone 2.30pm – 4.00pm.
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
Pilates
Village Hall on Wednesday 09.30 – 10.30
Contact Christina Browne Tel: 0116 22 04768
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 7.15pm– 9.15pm. Age group 10½
- 14 years
Contact Mr Mark Bicknell, 33 Station Road, Countesthorpe
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 30 different groups, there is something to interest
everyone. Tel: 07901 548 576 or come along to the Countesthorpe
Village Hall just before 2.00pm on the second Tuesday in the month. www.countesthorpeu3a.co.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
The Willow Singers
We are a friendly group of ladies that come together to sing a variety
of music in a fun and supportive environment. We always welcome
new members of all voice parts, there is absolutely no audition,
all we ask is that you can sing in tune. We meet on a Wednesday
night at Countesthorpe College under the musical directorship of
Will Welsford. We would love to hear from you and welcome you into
our group. Please email Jo Prosser willowsingers@gmail.com
for more information.
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)
