The Group meets informally in the Community Room in the village school approximately every two months. If you are interested in joining the Group please contact either George Dunford, Chairman, 0118 971 3396 or Sue Graham, Secretary,
0118 971 3922 susan.graham3@virgin.net
Beenham Investment Group Ltd. (Greyfield Wood)
Greyfield Wood is a 40 acre wood at the west end of the village. It is owned by the Beenham Investment Group which is in turn owned by about 40 households, mainly within the village. It is managed as community woodland and there are paths through the wood. People wishing to become actively involved are invited to purchase shares in the company.
Contact Chris Penley, Tel: 971 3752
UK Wolf Conservation Trust
Butlers Farm in Beenham village is home to the UK Wolf Conservation Trust and houses seven wolves in three enclosures. The Trust has a magazine (WolfPrint), one hundred volunteers, 2,500 supporters and three levels of membership. Further details on the Trust Page or on their web site: www.ukwolf.org
Sporting Clubs
Badminton Club
The Badminton Club is held in the School Hall every Tuesday evening 8:30 -10pm.
The club is friendly and not at all competitive.
Contact Mr and Mrs Stares, Tel: 971 3481
Football
The football clubs in Theale (Theale Tigers) and Thatcham (Thatcham Tornadoes) organise teams for children in the local leagues.
Swimming
The nearest District Council swimming pool is at the Northcroft Centre in Newbury. However, three local schools now have their pools available for use at specified times. The schools are:
Kennet School Leisure Centre Tel: 01635 871112
Willink Leisure Centre Tel: 983 4845
Bradfield College Sports Complex Tel: 964 4600 (members or members’ guests only)
Tennis
The Indoor Tennis Centre at Bradfield College Sports Complex is open for booking by members of the public. There are three excellent courts which can booked up to six days in advance. Open Mon-Fri 07:00-22:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-21:00. Costs vary between £14-19 per court per hour depending on the time of day.
For an annual fee of £50 families can play as often as they like. (A joining fee applies, and reduced rates for singles.)
Tel: 964 4600
Douai Park Tennis Club plays at Douai Abbey Playing Fields. Coaching is available.
Contact Eleanor Brooks, Tel: 01635 48468 or e-mail ebrooks@westberks.org
Theale Green Leisure Centre
Attached to Theale Green school, the leisure centre runs fitness classes, aerobics and circuit training, trampolining courses and gymnastics. Badminton and tennis courts are available and there are outdoor football pitches.
Tel: 932 3725
Clubs & Activities for Children
Brownies
The girls aged 7-10 play games, make things, get badges, go on Brownie camp and generally have fun. They are very keen to have new members.
They meet every Thursday in term time 5:45pm-7pm in Beenham School Hall.
Contact Pat Clark, Tel : 931 4457
Beenham Toddler Group
The Toddler Group meets on Fridays from 10:00-11:30 in the Community Room. It enables those with babies and young children to meet together and talk while the children play in a safe and welcoming place. There is a craft table most weeks and the weekly get-together finishes with some songs. It is run by parents and carers who provide a snack for the children and tea or coffee for the adults on a rota basis.
Contact Niamh Chippendale, Tel: 971 2621 or Mel Wilkes, Tel: 971 0154
Beenham Pre-School Group
The Pre-School Group (formerly the Playgroup) for 3-5 year olds is held in the Community Room. It has sessions on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 9 to 12 and Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Children learn to become independent and to socialise. They are also introduced to letters and numbers. The group is small and friendly, with an excellent child: adult ratio. The Pre-School Group has close links with Beenham Primary School, so the children have the opportunity to become familiar with the children, buildings and site before they go to the school full-time.
Contact Judith Wickes Tel 971 2665
Beenham After School Club (The Wolves Club)
The club aims to provide safe, high quality childcare for children aged 4-11. The children are in a secure and stimulating environment and have the opportunity to learn through play activities. They can choose a healthy snack from a wide range of options. It is held in the Community Room and has access to the school grounds.
The club is open between 3:05pm-5.45pm Tuesday-Friday during school term times. It is also runs Fun Days from 8:30am-4:30pm on Beenham School INSET days and for part of the summer holidays. It is open to all primary age children. Places can be booked monthly in advance: booking forms are available from the school office Tel: 971 3397. E-mail: beenhamprimary@westberks.gov.uk |
