SPORTING, DANCING AND HEALTH ACTIVITIES
This is a listing of sports facilities and physical activities available to us here in Cookham. If you would like to add to or change any of the entries please contact us. Some of the costs may have gone up, so you need to check on the actual costs.
| AEROBICS | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Aerobics |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Thursday Evening 6.30pm - 8.00pm |
| Cost: | £3 per class |
| Contact: | Lesley-Anne Gurney 01628 525646 |
| Special Comments: |
All abilities and ages welcome.
Dance aerobics and body conditioning. A really friendly class |
| AEROBICS/CIRCUITS | Back to the top |
| Name: | Clare Law - Personal Fitness Trainer |
| Venue: |
Cookham Dean Village Hall |
| Meeting Times: | Fridays 2-3pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: |
Clare Tel:01494 436371 Mob:07713632367 Email:clarelawpt@aol.com |
| Special Comments: | Please book in advance of class. Also one to one fitness in own home. |
| BADMINTON | Back to the top |
| Name: | 1986 Badminton |
| Venue: | Wye Valley School, Bourne End |
| Meeting Times: | Every Tuesday between 9:00 to 10:30 p.m |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | John Mellor on 01628 521420 ( john.mellor4@virgin.net ). |
| Special Comments: | A social Badminton club formed in 1986 and still retaining many of its original members. Regular socials e.g. our grand Christmas dinner. All ages but currently 30 to 65!! Simply come along. |
| BADMINTON | Back to the top |
| Name: | Ladies Badminton |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Monday 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Bridget Lamb 01628 524853 |
| Special Comments: | Ladies only, all ages welcome. Members play purely for fun, a good chat and a bit of exercise, but a basic knowledge of badminton is needed. |
| BADMINTON | Back to the top |
| Name: | Friday Badminton |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | 8.00 pm Tuesday nights September - April |
| Cost: | (costs are dependant on number of players and charges from the Pinder Hall) |
| Contact: | Roger Battye 01628 523890 |
| Special Comments: | From very young to very old. Fun players; we do not play in tournaments! |
| BADMINTON | Back to the top |
| Name: | Thames Badminton |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesday Evening 8.00pm-10.00pm (sometimes Thursday depending on Pinder Hall bookings) |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Aubrey Jones 01628 484645 |
| Special Comments: | Tend to be older members. Play for fun and keeping fit. Everyone welcome. |
| BADMINTON | Back to the top |
| Name: | Karen Walter's Badminton |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Mondays 12.30pm-2.00pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | |
| Special Comments: | |
| BASKETBALL | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Comets |
| Venue: | Alfred Major Recreation Ground, High Road, Cookham |
| Meeting Times: | Sunday mornings |
| Cost: | No charge |
| Contact: | info@cookhambasketball.com |
| Special Comments: | Marked hard area available to meet EBA match standards. Age up to 16. We are also looking for parents to help with the admin etc. |
| BOWLING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Thamesside Short Mat Bowling |
| Venue: | Cookham Rise Primary School, High Road |
| Meeting Times: | Thursday evenings 7.30pm – 10.00pm |
| Cost: | £10 annual membership £2 per evening session |
| Contact: | Jean Selwood 01628 522414 |
| Special Comments: | Possibility of borrowing bowls to start with |
| CIRCUIT TRAINING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Roger’s Circuit Training |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Primary School playground, Bigfrith |
| Meeting Times: | Monday nights 8.00pm-9.00pm |
| Cost: | £4 per session |
| Contact: | Roger Piercey 01628 471890 |
| Special Comments: | Beginners with varying degrees of lack of fitness |
| CRICKET | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dean Cricket Club |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Cricket Club, Whyteladyes Lane |
| Cost: | Playing membership £16. Family, Non Playing and Colt membership also available |
| Contact: | John Mellor 01628 521420 ( voicemail ) or john.mellor4@virgin.net |
| Special Comments: |
Please turn up at the club on Saturday or Sunday p.m. or weekday evenings in the Cricket season or contact John Mellor. All levels of players welcome, also spectators. The Cricket Club can also be rented out. Click here for information. |
| DARTS | Back to the top |
| Name: | Darts at Cookham Dean Cricket Club |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Cricket Club, Whyteladyes Lane |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesday Evenings September - March |
| Cost: | £2 per evening inclusive of refreshments, but must also be member of Cookham Dean Cricket Club |
| Contact: | Peter Partridge 01628 526671 |
| Special Comments: | There are 2 teams which play in local darts leagues |
| DARTS | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Social A and B Teams |
| Venue: | Cookham Social Club, Station Hill |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesday nights |
| Cost: |
Must be member of Cookham Social
Club. Social Club Membership January-December, £10 registration plus £5 p.a. Discount for OAPs. |
| Contact: | Cookham Social Club 01628 810447 (7-10pm) |
| Special Comments: | Member of the Maidenhead Darts League |
| DANCING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dance Club |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | 3rd Saturday in month |
| Cost: | £5 per session |
| Contact: | Fred Spalding 01628 529733 |
| Special Comments: | All sorts Ballroom, Line, Latin, Barn etc. Purely social dancing, a bit of experience useful. No special dress needed. |
| DANCING (LINE) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Rita’s Kickers |
| Venue: | Abbotsbrook Hall, Well End, Bourne End |
| Meeting Times: |
Tuesday evenings Beginners 8pm–9pm Intermediate 9.00pm-10pm |
| Cost: | £4 per night |
| Contact: | Rita Carver 01628 486362 |
| Special Comments: | No children under 14 |
| DANCING (SCOTTISH) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Scottish Country Dancing |
| Venue: | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Cookham Road, Maidenhead |
| Meeting Times: | |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Frances Granshaw 01183 754422 Diane Hoskins 01628 639699 |
| Special Comments: | |
| DANCING (SCOTTISH) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Scottish Country Dancing |
| Venue: | Liston Hall, Marlow |
| Meeting Times: |
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| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Joan Doughty 01344 883431 |
| Special Comments: | |
| DANCING (TAP) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Tap Dancing |
| Venue: | Castle Hill Centre, Maidenhead |
| Meeting Times: | Thursdays 9.30am |
| Cost: | £4 per term in advance |
| Contact: | Judy 01628 523025 |
| Special Comments: |
"Enjoy learning something different or
take up an old passion. Try TAP DANCING at Castle Hill Centre in
Maidenhead on Thursdays. 9.30am - for
those slightly more able.
All you need are some tap shoes.
Very sociable atmosphere and lots of laughing involved. All ages
very welcome
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| FOOTBALL | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dean Football Club |
| Venue: | Alfred Major Recreation Ground, top of Hillcrest Avenue |
| Meeting Times: | |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Rory Gavin 01628 632997 or Martyn Newell 01628 636677 |
| Special Comments: |
The youth section runs teams at the following age groups U11s/ U13s/ U16s/ U18s The men's teams are the Saturday First Team & Saturday Reserves who play in the Reading League Senior & Premier Divisions.
The Season runs from August 2007 to May 2008 and training begins in July
We are always looking for help in running the club, whether it is someone who could make the tea at half time or someone who would like to get more actively involved and join the committee Mainly we would like local folk to come along to matches and support the lads. We run teams from Under 11 right up to the Senior Men's side who have enjoyed a lot of success in recent times.
We need the support of the local
community if we are to continue to thrive.
More information can be found by
visiting the club's ever popular website
www.cookhamdeanfc.co.uk
or by contacting Rory Gavin 01628 632997
or Martyn Newell 01628 636677
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| FOOTBALL (Indoor) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Wanderers |
| Venue: | St Piran's school, Gringer Hill, Maidenhead |
| Meeting Times: | Friday Nights 8.30pm-10.00pm |
| Cost: | £3 approx per night |
| Contact: | Colin Robinson 01628 634107 |
| Special Comments: |
We play 5 a side each week, up
to 3 teams rotating, followed by the pub to talk about how great we
were!
We go on an annual international 11 a side
footy tour, and we welcome challenges from teams who are no good.
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| GOLF | Back to the top |
| Name: | Winter Hill Golf Club (click for website) |
| Venue: | Grange Lane, Cookham SL6 9RP |
| Meeting Times: | All year 8am - dusk |
| Cost: | Ring pro shop for details 01628 527610 |
| Contact: | Secretary’s Office 01628 527613 |
| Special Comments: | Non members can play Mondays to Fridays but check availability with pro shop first on 01628 527610. If you are interested in membership write to the Secretary for a membership form. The Club has junior, ladies and men’s sections |
| HEALTH & BEAUTY | Back to the top |
| Name: | The Fitness League |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesday mornings 10.00am-12.00pm (Closed in August) |
| Cost: | Phone Angela for costs |
| Contact: | Angela Porter 01628 526555 |
| Special Comments: | All ages welcome |
| HOCKEY | Back to the top |
| Name: | Marlow Hockey Club |
| Venue: | |
| Meeting Times: | |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Men Graham Sweet 01628 473235 Women Margot Nicholls 01628 521830 |
| Special Comments: | All ages |
| KEEP FIT | Back to the top |
| Name: | SMILE |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesdays 2pm - 4pm, Wednesdays 10am - 12pm, Thursdays 1pm - 3pm |
| Cost: | The first session is free, with subsequent sessions costing 50p. |
| Contact: | Call Tim Grove 01753 842194 and ask for Sarah Robinson, or pop into one of the borough's leisure centres for an information leaflet. |
| Special Comments: | For the over 60s. All equipment is provided and participants are asked to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes. |
| KEEP FIT | Back to the top |
| Name: | FITNESS LEAGUE |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesdays 10-11.30am |
| Cost: | Phone Angela for costs |
| Contact: | Angela Porter 01628 526555 |
| Special Comments: | Special back exercises |
| KEEP FIT | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dean WI Keep Fit |
| Venue: | WI Hall, Church Road, Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesdays 2pm |
| Cost: | No Charge |
| Contact: | Magda Farmer 01628 526310 (to join Cookham Dean WI) |
| Special Comments: | Must be member of Cookham Dean WI |
| MEDAU | Back to the top |
| Name: | Medau |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Village Hall, Church Road |
| Meeting Times: | 2.00pm-3.00pm Monday afternoon (Closed in August) |
| Cost: | Phone Angela for costs |
| Contact: | Angela Porter 01628 526555 |
| Special Comments: | All ages welcome |
| NETBALL | Back to the top |
| Name: | Mums’ Netball |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Primary School playground, Bigfrith |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesday evenings 7.00-8.00pm April-September |
| Cost: | 50p a session |
| Contact: | Jan Collins 01628 635802 |
| Special Comments: | Plans are afoot to play during winter months, if suitable facilities are found. All abilities welcome. Always looking for local teams to play against. |
| NETBALL | Back to the top |
| Name: | |
| Venue: | Alfred Major Recreation Ground, High Road |
| Meeting Times: | Any time |
| Cost: | No charge |
| Contact: | Janet Wheeler (clerk to Parish Council) for information 01628 522003 darmstrong@council26.freeserve.co.uk |
| Special Comments: | Marked hard area available to meet match standards |
| PETANQUE | Back to the top |
| Name: | Microscope Petanque Club |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean Cricket Club, Whyteladyes Lane, Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Practise any time. Play in Thames Valley District mid week league, matches every Tuesday April-July then continue in September. Some matches during rest of year too. |
| Cost: | Must be a member of Cookham Dean Cricket Club. Must also have license if you wish to play competitively - for insurance purposes. (approx. £15-£20 pa) |
| Contact: | Don Paton 01628 417453 |
| Special Comments: | 3 lit pistes available. All ages welcome |
| PILATES | Back to the top |
| Name: | Pilates-Postural Alignment and General Wellbeing |
| Venue: |
Bourne End, Wooburn Green or 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 sessions can be arranged |
| Meeting Times: | |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: |
Sally
on 01628 525363
Or 0787 625 1967 |
| Special Comments: | Pilates Institute Qualified Instructor |
| PILATES | Back to the top |
| Name: | Bob Belovitz |
| Venue: |
Pinder Hall |
| Meeting Times: | Mondays 18.45 and 19.55 |
| Cost: | £7 |
| Contact: |
Bob Belovitz Tel: 01628 627443 Email:belovitz1969@hotmail.com |
| Special Comments: | |
| PILATES | Back to the top |
| Name: | Bob Belovitz |
| Venue: |
Cookham Library, High Road |
| Meeting Times: | Cookham Library Tuesdays 10.00 and Fridays 18.30 |
| Cost: | £7 |
| Contact: |
Bob Belovitz Tel: 01628 627443 Email:belovitz1969@hotmail.com |
| Special Comments: | |
| PILATES | Back to the top |
| Name: | Clare Law - Personal Fitness Trainer |
| Venue: |
Cookham Dean Village Hall |
| Meeting Times: | Thursdays 2-3pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: |
Clare Tel:01494 436371 Mob:07713632367 Email:clarelawpt@aol.com |
| Special Comments: | Please book in advance of class. Also one to one fitness in own home. |
| PILATES | Back to the top |
| Name: | Clare Law - Personal Fitness Trainer |
| Venue: |
Holy Trinity Parish Centre |
| Meeting Times: | Mondays 2-3pm: Wednesdays 2-3pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: |
Clare Tel:01494 436371 Mob:07713632367 Email:clarelawpt@aol.com |
| Special Comments: | Please book in advance of class. Also one to one fitness in own home |
| POOL | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Social - Pool |
| Venue: | Cookham Social Club, Station Hill |
| Meeting Times: | Monday nights |
| Cost: | Must be member of Social Club. Social Club membership January-December, £10 registration plus £5 p.a. Discount for OAPs. |
| Contact: | Social Club 01628 810447 (7pm-10pm) |
| Special Comments: | Member of Maidenhead Pool League |
| SAILING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Reach Sailing Club (click for website) |
| Venue: | Berries Road |
| Meeting Times: | Racing day every Sunday April-December approx 10.00am-4.30pm weather permitting. Summertime - social sailing on Saturday afternoons. |
| Cost: | Come to Club House on a Sunday to discuss membership |
| Contact: | Call the Club House 01628 525569 Sundays only 10.00am - 4.30pm |
| Special Comments: | Sail mainly Merlins and Enterprises plus a handicap fleet. All ages including children welcome. There are 4 club boats used for racing plus personally owned boats. Crew members always very welcome. |
| SALSA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Salsa - Noches Latinas |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road, Cookham |
| Meeting Times: | 11.00am - 12.00 pm Fridays Beginners Course starts 1 Feb 2008 |
| Cost: | £6.00 per session |
| Contact: | Sue 0788 7982898 |
| Special Comments: | Have fun and keep trim while learning the steps to the great Latin rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. |
| SALSA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Salsa - Noches Latinas |
| Venue: | British Legion Hall, Station Parade, Marlow |
| Meeting Times: | Mondays 7:45 - Beginners, 8-8.30pm Weekly Dance Taster, 8.30pm Intermediate and Advanced |
| Cost: | £7.00 per session this includes Weekly Dance Taster 8-8.30pm, Students £4.00, Club After 9.30pm £3.50 |
| Contact: | Sue 07887982898 |
| Special Comments: | Have fun and keep trim while learning the steps to the great Latin rhythms of Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and Bachata. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. |
| SLIMMING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Rosemary Conley (click for website) Slim and Aerobatone |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road, Cookham |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesdays 6pm - 7.30pm |
| Cost: | Class fee £5 Membership pack £7.50. First class including membership pack £12.50. |
| Contact: | Rachel Burton (01628) 850976 rachel.aburton@virgin.net |
| Special Comments: | There's a warm and friendly class near you |
| SLIMMING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Slimming World (click for website) |
| Venue: | Cookham Library Community Room |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesdays 7pm |
| Cost: | £10 membership first class free |
| Contact: | Charlotte 01628 528777 or call 08700 7546 669 |
| Special Comments: | There's a warm and friendly class near you |
| TABLE TENNIS | Back to the top |
| Name: | The Tigers (A Team) The Lions (B Team) |
| Venue: | Cookham Social Club, Station Hill |
| Meeting Times: | Home nights Mondays and Wednesdays, variable nights for away matches |
| Cost: | Must be member of Social Club. Social Club membership January-December, £10 registration plus £5 p.a. Discount for OAPs. |
| Contact: | Social Club 01628 810447 (7pm-10pm) |
| Special Comments: | Member of Maidenhead Table Tennis League |
| TAI CHI | Back to the top |
| Name: | Tai Chi (Chi Kung - exercises) |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road, Cookham |
| Meeting Times: | Tuesday 2.00pm-3.00pm |
| Cost: | £25-00 for a six week session |
| Contact: | Kathy Webb 01628 672284 |
| Special Comments: | Suitable for all, particularly the less able. Also those with diabetes and high blood pressure. It is good for digestion and elimination. It is beneficial to people with arthritis and help with balance. It also gives an overall sense of well being |
| TAI CHI | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dean WI Tai Chi |
| Venue: | WI Hall, Church Road, Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Mondays 3.00pm-4.00pm |
| Cost: | Small charge but must be member of Cookham Dean WI |
| Contact: | Magda Farmer 01628 526310 (to join Cookham Dean WI) |
| Special Comments: | |
| TAI CHI | Back to the top |
| Name: | Tai Chi |
| Venue: | Holy Trinity Parish Centre, Churchgate, Off Sutton Road |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesday Afternoon 2.00pm - 3.30pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Kathy Webb 01628 672284 |
| Special Comments: | |
| WALKING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Cookham Dean WI Walking Group |
| Venue: | |
| Meeting Times: | Monday after regular members’ second Thursday of month meeting |
| Cost: | No charge |
| Contact: | Magda Farmer 01628 526310 (to join Cookham Dean WI) |
| Special Comments: | Must be member of Cookham Dean WI |
| WALKING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Dean Rise WI Walking Group |
| Venue: | |
| Meeting Times: | Monthly - 4th Wednesday in month. 9.30am – around midday. |
| Cost: | Must be member of Dean Rise WI (or come with member) |
| Contact: | Marion Elly 01628 482637 (to become member of Dean Rise WI) |
| Special Comments: | Mainly walking in local area 3-5 miles |
| WALKING | Back to the top |
| Name: | Walking in Cookham Dean |
| Venue: | Jolly Farmer pub in Church Road. Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Friday 10pm |
| Cost: | £1 donation towards the purchase of Vitameal, a specialist food for starving children distributed by leading charities such as Feed the Children and the World Food Programme to areas in the world that it is needed. |
| Contact: | |
| Special Comments: | Here’s an opportunity to meet people and walk together every Friday for around 40 - 60 minutes. |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Hatha Yoga |
| Venue: | WI Hall, Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Thursday 7.45pm - 9.30pm |
| Cost: | £8 a class or concessionary price for booking for the term |
| Contact: | Linda Ciardiello 01628 533173 |
| Special Comments: | Everyone welcome. All ages and abilities. |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Hatha Yoga |
| Venue: | Cookham Dean WI Hall |
| Meeting Times: | Thursday 12.30pm - 2.00pm |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Heidi 07946 674479 |
| Special Comments: | |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Iyengar Yoga |
| Venue: | Pinder Hall, Lower Road |
| Meeting Times: | Monday 10.00am-11.30am and Thursday 10.00am-11.30am |
| Cost: | £70 for 10 classes or £9.00 drop-in charge (trial) |
| Contact: | Margaret Rawlinson 01628 523174 rawlinson@waitrose.com |
| Special Comments: | Mixed ability classes - come along and try!! |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Iyengar Yoga |
| Venue: | Claires Court School, Ray Mill Road East |
| Meeting Times: |
Tuesday evenings 7 - 8.30pm. Claires Court School Thursday evenings - 7 - 8.30pm. Claires Court School - elementary level |
| Cost: |
£70 for 10 classes or £9 drop-in charge |
| Contact: | Margaret Rawlinson 01628 523174 rawlinson@waitrose.com |
| Special Comments: | |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Yoga Workshop |
| Venue: | Cookham Library |
| Meeting Times: |
Monthly 9.30am -12.30pm 21 Oct 2007, 16 Nov 2007 |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Margaret Rawlinson 01628 523174 rawlinson@waitrose.com |
| Special Comments: | |
| YOGA | Back to the top |
| Name: | Kundalini Yoga |
| Venue: | WI Hall, Church road, Cookham Dean |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesday night at 8pm t0 9.30pm. Mixed ability. All welcome |
| Cost: | £7.50 x number of weeks or £9 drop in |
| Contact: | Judith Nichol 01628 482109 Judith@starchildyoga.com |
| Special Comments: | |
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| YOGA (CHILDREN) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Starchild Yoga |
| Venue: | Holy Trinity Parish Centre |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesdays 4 - 4.45pm |
| Cost: | £7 x number of weeks in term |
| Contact: | Judith on 01628 482109 email: judith@starchildyoga.com |
| Special Comments: | Age groups 5-8 years Classes start Jan 2007. |
| YOGA (CHILDREN) | Back to the top |
| Name: | Starchild Yoga |
| Venue: | Holy Trinity Parish Centre |
| Meeting Times: | Wednesdays 5.00-6.00pm |
| Cost: | £7 x number of weeks in term |
| Contact: | Judith on 01628 482109 email: judith@starchildyoga.com |
| Special Comments: | Age groups 9-13 years |
| YOGA (CHILDREN) | Back to the top |
| Name: | yoga4kids |
| Venue: | |
| Meeting Times: | |
| Cost: | |
| Contact: | Richard Furgerson 01628 605485 or mobile 07769 707777 |
| Special Comments: | Age groups 4-7 years and 8-14 years. Group classes or one to one |
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