Group Activities
Details of the groups that meet at the Longhorsley Village Hall can be found on their website - links below.
This page gives general descriptions of all other group activities.
Full details of all groups are in the 2021 Groups Supplement
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Mother and Toddler Group
This group meets from 9:30am to 11:30 am each Tuesday morning, during term time, in the Longhorsley Mission side hall.
Regardless of the title of the group, it is not restricted to mothers. Fathers, grandparents and carers may also come along with toddlers in their charge. Indeed they have been doing so, and are always very welcome. While the toddlers play, those adults accompanying them enjoy a chat, tea and coffee and a variety of “eats”. There is no charge for attendance.
Contact Win Pagan 788263
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Bible Club
Every Friday during term time, from 6pm to 7pm, children of first school age meet in the Longhorsley Mission hall for Bible Club.
For the first 20 minutes there is singing and a Bible story with a PowerPoint presentation. After a break of 10 minutes, for juice and biscuits, the final half hour is given to football on the all-weather court and games or craft activities in the Mission hall. As many as 30 children have been meeting regularly and new members are always welcome. There is no charge for attendance.
Contact Ian Pagan 788263
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Junior Football Club
We run football training sessions for children in the village and surrounding hamlets to enable them to gain fitness and skills as well as having a chance to meet new friends.
We have Under 9 and Under 10 teams competing in the Pinpoint League in Newcastle on a Saturday morning.
Training sessions are held on the village common between April and October, and at the Hardcourt next to the Village Hall during the winter months, November to March.
Under 9's training: Tuesday 6-7pm all year.
Under 10's training: Tuesdays 6-7 pm summer, Tuesday 7-8 winter.
Under 11's training: Tuesdays 6-7 pm summer, Thursday 6-7 pm all year.
Under 12's training: Tuesdays 6-7 pm summer, Thursday 7-8 pm all year.
Under 13’s training: Please contact the numbers below.
If you know of any children that would be interested in joining our club
then parents can contact our coaches for further details on teams and age
groups and registration.
All of our coaches have been CRB checked and some are FA qualified.
Steven Dick 07803 026786
Ben McMorrow 07970 840587
Andrew Archibald 07810 115152
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Wingates Carpet Bowls
Every Wednesday at 7:30pm in Wingates Village Hall.
The season starts at the beginning of October.
New members welcome.
Contact Heather Leatherland 788413
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Coffee and Chat
Coffee & Chat will be held at the Vicarage on alternate Wednesdays at 10am.
Check the newsletter for dates.
Do drop in and join us for a coffee - all welcome.
Mary Stephenson 788232
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St Helen's Coffee Morning
The 1st Saturday in every month starting at 10am. [Not January or August]
Due to St Helen’s Church being closed for the time being the monthly Saturday coffee mornings will be held in Longhorsley Village Hall.
Everyone welcome. Contact Mary Stephenson 788232
Come along, have a chat and meet and make friends.
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Women Together
Women Together is a new group that was formerly Ladies Fellowship.
This is a new activity to bring together women who are Christians, or who have an interest in the Christian faith.
The aim is to bring women together, for fellowship, hearing God’s word, encouraging one another and being encouraged.
We will meet on a weekly basis on Thursday mornings.
Light refreshments will be provided on arrival. Occasionally a light lunch will be provided.
Proposed start date: Thursday 16th September 2021
Time: 10:45am until noon.
Venue: Longhorsley Mission side hall.
A warm welcome is extended to all.
Contact Win Pagan 788263
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Walking Group
We are a social walking group and meet on the 1st Monday and 3rd Thursday each month.
We used to meet at 10am in the Shoulder of Mutton car park to organise car sharing, but during the Covid pandemic we meet up at the place the walk begins.
Walks are usually 4 to 6 miles long.
Afterwards there is often the option of lunch together, during the Covid pandemic this is usually a picnic lunch.
A drink and energy snack should be carried on the walks.
Details of each walk are published in the Longhorsley Tree.
If you'd like more information contact Jan & Sheena 07801 005634
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Christian Vision for Men
This activity is locally organised by a group of men from churches in the area, including Longhorsley Mission.
A Men’s Breakfast is arranged on the last Saturday of each month at 8:30am in the Anglers Arms, Weldon Bridge.
As many as 40 men have been meeting regularly together on these occasions to enjoy a full English breakfast, lots of chat and banter - and black pudding!
This is followed by a talk, generally from a speaker with a Christian background, with lively discussion.
Numbers have grown steadily since the group started in 2008 and the folk at the Angler’s Arms have looked after us very well
Other local CVM activities include walks, tours and discussion evenings. All men are welcome.
There is a £9 charge for each attendance, to cover the cost of breakfast.
For more details, contact Jim Cockburn 510130 jim.cockburn@btinternet.com
Visit the Christian Vision for Men website
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Northumberland Wildlife Trust
The Coquetdale Group of the Northumberland Wildlife Trust meets on the first Monday of each month from September to April at the Jublee Hall, Rothbury. Outings/visits are organised in the summer months.
Doors open at 7pm with tea and coffee available for a small donation.
The Coquetdale Group meets for illustrated talks on various wildlife-related topics.
Membership of the group is available to members of Northumberland Wildlife Trust.
Annual fees are joint membership £12 and individual membership £7.
Members of the public are welcome to attend. This is charged at £3 per meeting.
Contact: Conrad Chilvers 788351 NWT website
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Wingates Bridge Club
Pre-pandemic we met every Tuesday at 7:30pm in Wingates Institute Hall - £2 per week.
Currently meeting online at the same time using the very friendly trickstercards.com site.
No decision yet as to when there will be a return to physical meetings.
It’s informal bridge, suitable for people of all levels.
If you think you may be interested, please do get in touch.
Neil Fowler 788553 neildfowler1@aol.com
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Wingates Reading Group
Pre-pandemic we met at 7.30pm on the second Thursday of each month in Wingates Institute Hall.
Currently meeting online at the same time with no decision yet as to when there will be a return to physical get-togethers.
The meetings are informal, lively and we do not use predetermined questions to control the discussion.
When in the hall the cost of the meetings are £2 to pay for the hire of the hall and light refreshments.
The bar is also open, if you wish to purchase a cold beverage.
If you would like to join us please contact Carol Fowler 788553 carolsfowler@yahoo.com
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Adult 5-a-side Football
There's a group of us who play 5-a-side on Sunday evenings around 6.30/7pm for an hour either at the MUGA or on the Common, if light permits. We are always looking for fresh faces to welcome into the group. I would be the point of contact for anyone interested in joining us.
Steven Bates 07793 888 311
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