Community & Support
01844 291607
pastrad@doctors.org.uk
St Mary's Church run a toddler group (0-4 years) called Little People's CafePlus+. It's held on the second Wednesday of every month (even in school holidays), from 9.15-12.00 and is free. Offering play, craft activity, a bible story, singing and refreshments. Open to all. More information from Patricia Stradling 01844 291607
Laura Cambray
07794 241499
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Second hand recycling of clothes for 0-6 yrs olds – see 'Monkey Clothes' in SERVICES, under Shops & Retailers. Operated by Laura Chambray Tel: 07794241499 Email: monkeyclothes@btinternet.com
Sandra Reynolds: 292175
sandrareynolds@btinternet.com
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Pre-school playgroup for 2-to-school age at Scout and Guide Centre, Banks Park Haddenham HP17 8EE. Mondays: 9.15am-11 .45am. Lunch club 11.45am-1pm. Afternoon session 1.00pm-3.30pm. Tuesdays: 9.15am-11.45am. Lunch club 11.45-1pm. Wednesdays: 9.15am-11.45am. Lunch club 11.45am-1.00pm. Thursdays: 9.15am – 11.45am. Fridays: 9.15am – 11.45am. Lunch club 11.45am – 1.00pm.
Daniella Miller
07770 350433
dmiller@buckscc.gov.uk
Sure Start Children's Centre offers drop-in play activities for the under-5s and family support services for health, training, getting back to work and for expectant mothers. The office is based at Haddenham Library and activities are held in the village hall complex. Sam – Family Support Worker Tel: 07825 431062; Kim – Family Support Worker Tel: 07867 553378.
01844 338 380
enquiries@thomleyhall.org
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Menmarsh Road
Worminghall
Aylesbury
HP18 9JZ
Thomley Activity Centre is a recreational facility for disabled children, their families, friends, schools and groups. The Centre is situated in Worminghall, about 10 miles from Haddenham. Its objectives are: * to increase self esteem, health, confidence, social and physical skills of disabled children, their siblings and friends through accessible play, recreation and informal education; * to provide parents and carers with opportunities to meet others who have disabled children, to lessen their isolation & to increase their ability to support their children through play, recreation and access to information; * to raise awareness amongst the community, to encourage understanding and acceptance of disability issues, and to increase ability to include disabled children within their own community activities. For more information, visit the website of telephone: 01844 338 380
Lucy McNeil, Head Teacher
01844 291207
head@haddenhaminfant.bucks.sch.uk
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Haddenham Community Infant School
Woodways, Haddenham
Aylesbury
HP17 8DS
One of two infant schools in Haddenham, located on Woodways, the principal road through the village. The school is utterly pupil-focused and currently has an 'Excellent' OFSTED rating
Andy Leach
01844 291829
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Located on Woodways, opposite Haddenham Community Infant School
07795 259421
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Haddenham St Mary's School, Aston Rd
Haddenham
Aylesbury
HP17 8AF
'Happy Hedgehogs' offer pre- and after-school childcare (including breakfast & hot snacks) & a holiday club for 4-7 year olds attending Haddenham St Marys CE School. The Playscheme Manager is Rachael Johns.
Term time: Breakfast club (8-9am) – £4. After school part time (3-4.30pm) – £5.50. After school full time (3-6pm) – £8.50
Holiday Club: Half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) – £15. Full day (8am-6pm) – £25
Please contact Rachael for further information on 07795 259421 or pop into the school office for an information pack.
Karen Collett, Head
291455
office@haddenham-st-marys.bucks.sch.uk
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St Mary's CE School, Aston Road
Haddenham
Aylesbury
HP17 8AF
One of the two infant schools in Haddenham, located at the southern end of the village, close to St Mary's Church.
07717 558318
wasps@haddenhaminfant.bucks.sch.uk
Infant School, Woodways
Haddenham
Aylesbury
HP17 8DS
WASPS (wytchert after school play scheme) we provide wrap around care/freeplay opportunities at breakfast club after school club and holiday play scheme's for children from Year reception up to Year 6. For registration information please contact Play Manger, Richard Lay, on 07717558318
07866 504780
More than Brushes is a not-for-profit community art group organised by volunteers, Justyna and Beth.
It runs on:
Thursdays 7.30pm -- 9.30pm (Foyer)
and Fridays 2pm -- 4pm (Walter Rose Room)
at Haddenham village hall.
£5 pay as you go.
We welcome anyone with an interest in art in a supportive environment with like-minded people. You can either experiment and try out new mediums or you can do your own thing.
If you are interested to know more, please contact Beth on 07866 504 780 or drop in during the group times
Abbeyfield: Stonehill House is a residential care home providing spacious, single rooms / 24 hour care / well-trained staff / personal alarms / special diets catered for / regular outings & activities / attractive communal gardens – level with easy access / regular visits from hairdresser & chiropodist. Stonehill has 11 single bedrooms. We are registered with the CQC. (Visit their website at www.cqc.org.uk). We are a residential care home and do not provide nursing care and are not registered for dementia. The friendly, well-qualified staff provide a caring and secure environment 24 hours a day. Our aim is to offer whatever help is required while still encouraging the residents' independence.
07483 806171
haddenhamcv@gmail.com
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"Carrie", the Haddenham Community Vehicle, provides free local transport for those with mobility issues who would have difficulty using public transport or conventional private cars. Trained drivers offer a bookable door-to-door service for residents of Haddenham and all surrounding villages. Within a range of 20 miles, typical journeys include to shops, hairdressers, medical and dental appointments or simply for social visits to friends and relatives. The specially adapted vehicle offers easy assisted access for passengers in wheelchairs and others. Since 2015 our friendly transport service has been helping to relieve social isolation within the community by making local travel more accessible for all. To discuss and book a trip – or even to offer to join our driver team – please call our coordinator on 07495 366779. HCV is a charity supported by local voluntary groups and donations from clients.
Mary Wellby
290036
Youth and Community Centre, Woodways Haddenham HP17 8DS. Club for older members of the community. Providing tea, chat, games afternoons, coach outings, illustrated talks and other activities. Meet on 1st & 3rd Wed of the month, 14.00 – 16.00.
07553 148068
info@haddenhamfishscheme.org
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Please see 'Community Support' section on this page
Tony Barker (Secretary)
01844 290377
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u3a Learn, Laugh, Live
With over 400 members, the local u3a branch welcomes anyone who no longer works full time. The organisation, formerly known as the University of the Third Age, can provide information, education, entertainment and exercise though a wide range of activities. There are monthly general meetings in the Village Hall, featuring speakers covering a wide range of topics, together with around 30 special interest groups. These range from mahjong to modern languages, film and theatre to walking and cycling. In non-covid times there are UK visits, theatre trips and holidays in the UK and abroad. Visitors will be welcome to meet us and discuss membership at the monthly meetings. For further details contact Elaine Parkes on 01844 292184 or email membership@haddenhamu3a.co.uk. The fee is only £16 per year.
The Small World Baby Group meets in the Methodist Church in High Street on Friday mornings, 10.00am – 12.00noon. This is a secular group for parents and toddlers. More information from Bonnie Moore, email: bonny.moore@btopenworld.com