General (A-Z of other groups in Colehill)
Art Group (Thursday)
Like to Paint? If you like to paint, the Thursday Art Group that meets in the Church Centre would love you to join them! They meet most Thursday’s during Term Time from 10am till 1pm. We are a friendly group of artists who paint in all mediums and most styles. We have a professional tutor visit us once a term.
When: Thursday (term time, not in the summer).
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
Time: 10am-1pm
More information: Mike Robinson, e-mail mike.rob2@tiscali.co.uk or telephone 01202 888371.
Centre Rendezvous Community Cafe
Centre Rendezvous aims to provide a weekly meeting place for the whole community, with the opportunity of having an inexpensive lunch as well. Centre Rendezvous is staffed by volunteers from St Michael's Church (but would widely welcome members of the community to join the team), who work in the kitchen, serve visitors the cakes and soups that are generally available.
When: Wednesdays (Not during the Christmas, Easter or Summer Holidays).
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
Time: 12pm-1.30pm
More information: http://www.stmichaels-church-colehill.co.uk/church-centre/centre-rendezvous/
Citizens Advice
Drop-In for Citizens Advice at the Reef, every 2nd Monday from 10am till 12pm.
Colehill Bridge Club
The Club meets at the Memorial Hall every Friday afternoon to play Rubber Bridge in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Fancy becoming a member? Then for more information contact Hugh Leitch on 01202 883580.
Colehill Floral Arrangement Club
“Friendship through Flowers” Come and enjoy demonstrations followed by flower raffle and refreshments.
We sometimes have workshops, where, if you wish, you can ‘have a go’ or just come and watch.
We also have outings and talks. Please come along – you’ll be very welcome.
When: 3rd Monday each month
Where: Colehill Memorial Hall.
Time: 7.30pm
More information: Angela 01202 884341 or Julia 07884 203391
Colehill Reading Group
When: The second Tuesday each month.
Where: Colehill Community Library
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
More Information: Colehill Community Library
All welcome.
Co.Mad (Colehill Music and Drama)
Co.MaD meet to rehearse most weeks on Tuesday evenings at 8.15 in Colehill Memorial Hall. Originally formed by a group of parents of children at Colehill First School in 1999 to raise money for a specific project at the school, Co.MaD have performed a pantomime in every year since and have raised thousands of pounds for Schools, Charities and Good Causes in Colehill and the East Dorset area. With the exception of the original Cinderella script, which was written outside the society, all of Co.MaD’s scripts have been original, in-house material.
This year (2018) our pantomime was Sleeping Beauty, written by Co.MaD founder member Pam Mizon and performed during the first weekend of February. It raised £1,200, which was spilt between two local charities. Our pantomime for 2019 will be Snow White, written by Alice Behling.
As well as the annual pantomime Co.MaD also perform Cabarets (for adult audiences), host karaoke (or sometimes Curry-Oke) evenings, quizzes and other entertainments.
When: Tuedays
Where: Colehill Memorial Hall.
Time: 8.15pm
More information: Call Pam Mizon on 01202 887084.
Colour It! Creative Colouring Group
When: The last Friday each month.
Where: Colehill Community Library
Time: 10.00pm - 12.00pm
More Information: Colehill Community Library
All welcome.
Dorset Creative Writers Network
Do you want to be more creative but lack confidence? Have you got lots of ideas but don’t know where to start? Feel stuck? Lack inspiration? Your worries are over. Find friends, fun and support at a Colehill Creative Writing Group. The writing group is run by Cilla Sparks and supported by the Dorset Writer’s Network, is an organisation that inspires writers and connects creative communities through writing workshops, training and author events. We have found that writing boosts confidence, fuels imagination and even improves health.
When: Every third Friday.
Where: The Alec Moore Room, St Michael's Church Centre.
Time: 1pm to 4pm.
More Information: Open to all but places are limited, so please contact Cilla Sparks t: 07759 835728 or email: cillasparks@gmail.com if you would like to join us.
Cost: The group is self supporting so there is a small termly charge to cover costs.
Dorset Hardy Plant Society
The Hardy Plant Society has around 7,000 members in the UK and abroad ~ it exists to stimulate interest in growing hardy herbaceous plants. The Dorset Group was formed in 1998. We hold 7 Speaker Meetings per year at Colehill Memorial Hall, usually on the last Saturday of the months of January-April and September-November, with doors opening at 2.00 p.m. ready for the start of the talk at 2.30 p.m. We usually have plant sales, where the plants are often provided by both our members, and from the Speaker, depending on their particular link with gardening. In addition we have a raffle and card stall.
At half time drinks and homemade cake are available. In order to deal as speedily as possible with the queue for refreshments, we have tried to reduce payment of cash at the kitchen hatch. As everyone arrives, they seek out the member who is selling different coloured "tea-sticks", to designate tea, coffee and cake. Our members take it in turns to make the cakes - a list of what cakes are available will be by the entrance to the Hall.
When: The last Saturday of the months of January-April and September-November.
Where: Colehill Memorial Hall
Time: 2pm, meetings start at 2.30pm
More Information:
- Website: www.dorsethps.org.uk for full details.
- Group contact: Sheila Westgate Tel: 01202 842l88
- Email: dorsethps@gmail.com
Dorset (East) Plant Heritage
The Dorset (East) Group of Plant Heritage has high standard of speakers at our meetings and there is an excellent plant sales table with many unusual and rare plants for sale, a bumper raffle, garden sundries sales table and occasional book sales. Tea and biscuits are on sale and we have a stunning plant identification display. Visitors are most welcome for a fee of £3.
When: On Saturdays from September to June each year. There are no meetings in July and August.
Where: Colehill Memorial Hall
Time: 2pm, meetings start at 2.30pm
More Information:
- Website: http://www.nccpg.com/ for full details.
East Dorset Buddhism Group
The meeting begins with a 30 minute period of sitting meditation which is preceded and concluded by some brief chanting. For those new to meditation there is the possibility of basic instruction. The group then usually reads a Buddhist publication which is discussed informally, or occasionally a tape by a Buddhist teacher is listened to and then discussed. Meetings may end with a further short period of meditation. No experience is necessary to attend meetings and anyone interest will be made welcome.
When: The second and fourth Thursday of each month.
Where: The Alec Moore Room, St Michael's Church Centre.
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
More Information: Steve 01202 880661
Family History Group
When: The first Thursday each month.
Where: Colehill Community Library
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
More Information: Colehill Community Library
All welcome.
Just Write Group
When: The third Thursday each month.
Where: Colehill Community Library
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
More Information: Colehill Community Library or email: cillasparks@gmail.com
All welcome, no experience necessary.
Knit and Natter Coffee Morning
Bi-Monthly coffee mornings (2nd Saturday of the Month) held by the Church Knit and Natter group -
all are welcome, whether you are crafting or just want a sociable chat and a cup of tea. You don't have to be a knitter, bring along your crafting of choice for a friendly chat.
Come for Coffee and Cake
Bring your Knitting for a Natter
Bring your Crafting to Create
All Welcome!
When: Dates for 2018: 13th January, 10th March, 12th May, 8th September and 10th November
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
Time: 10am till 12pm.
Knit and Natter Group
When: The last Thursday each month.
Where: Colehill Community Library
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
More Information: Colehill Community Library
All welcome.
Mother's Union
The Mothers’ Union branch at St. Michaels is part of the Worldwide Mothers’ Union which is an organisation of over 3.6 million members, women and men, living in over 78 countries, who believe in the importance of families. As well as encouraging and supporting families and marriage, members work to reach out as God’s family to change lives and bring Christ’s hope to those who are isolated, in trouble or in need. The branch comes under the umbrella of the Mothers’ Union of the Salisbury Diocese. Each meeting begins with a short act of worship followed by a presentation from someone sympathetic to the aims and objects of the Mothers’ Union. New members welcome!
When: Every 2nd Thursday every month, except August.
Where: St Michael's Church Centre.
Time: 2.30pm
More Information: Contact Dianne, 01202 855024
Quarterjack Quilters
Quarterjack Quilters is a Wimborne-based group of enthusiastic, friendly quilters who meet twice a month on Friday evenings to share ideas and learn new skills. Our programme includes workshops run by well known outside experts as well as skilled members of the group.
When: Alternate Fridays
Time: 8pm
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
For more information, please see their website.
Slimming World
Slimming World Colehill has two consultants and two locations providing round the year slimming support.
Groups take place on .For more information contact
When: Thursdays at 5:30pm & 7:30pm
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
For more information:
- Lorna on 07554698382
- Facebook: Slimming World Wimborne - Colehill Lorna Skull
When: Wednesdays at 9.15am
Where: The Reef Youth Club
For more information:
- Lucy on 07554698382
- Facebook: Slim for Life with Lucy
Women's Institute
The regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, except August, at Colehill Memorial Hall. We meet monthly and have speakers on a wide range of topics. The meetings are lively and friendly with a mixed age group and time for coffee or tea during the evening. Outings to a variety of places of interest are arranged during the year. Visitors are welcome at all meetings
When: 2nd Wednesdays every month, except August
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Colehill Memorial Hall
For more information, Gillian Fox, Secretary; 01202 883810.
Women's Institute Craft Group
When: 1st and 3rd Mornings
Time: 9.30am?
Where: The Alec Moore Room, St Michael's Church Centre.
For more information, Gillian Fox, Secretary; 01202 883810.
Warborne Gamers Club
Warborne Gamers Club is for all enthusiasts of War Gaming from 9 too 99 years old. We play a wide variety of games such as Fantasy, 40K, LoTR/Hobbit, Dreadfleet, Magic, Malifaux, Distopia, Dungeons & Dragons and many other gaming systems! New members welcome1
We offer painting tables and unlimited use of paints, brushes and any other tools you need to prepare your army for battle. We run regular tournaments, competitions and special event days. If you want to try out a new gaming system, or want help with tactics etc. book a training battle with one of the club captains.
When: The Reef
When: Mondays
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Wimborne Camera Club
When: Mondays (September to April)
Where: St Michael's Church Centre
Time: 7.30pm
For further information on the detailed programme of events and dates, please visit their website or facebook page.
