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'No Fear' Bridge Club

The 'No Fear' bridge club began in April 2015 and play is relaxed and friendly. The club runs on two nights, Monday and Tuesday, 7.00-10.00pm at Haddenham Community Library. Single players and pairs are welcome. For more details and an application form please contact: Carol Mason: 01844 292236 mason.carol16@gmail.com for Monday nights. Or Jenny Webb 01844 290990 silkworm@globalnet.co.uk for Tuesday nights

Autism Mentor

My name is Richard Maguire. I am autistic. After studying and working in the Social Care industry for three decades, I found myself travelling the UK to be alongside families, teachers, organisations, people young and old showing them my unique way of handling difficult emotions. If you need advice on living with autism in a positive light please contact me by email on richard@autismlivetraining.com (I often miss phone calls). Families cost £30 an hour and organisations £250 a day. Website: www.autismlivetraining.com Email: richard@autismlivetraining.com

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Badminton – Ladies

In the Village Hall, Banks Park, HP17 8EE. Social Badminton to a good standard. Can bring pre-school children along. One court only. Meet Mon 13.30 – 15.30 & Wed 09.30 – 11.30 hrs.

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Badminton Club

Haddenham Badminton Club:
Haddenham Badminton club is a small, friendly and long established mixed club playing in the Village Hall on a Friday evening. If you have previously played badminton and would like to start again we currently have a small number of vacancies. If you are interested in joining, please contact Andrew or Helen Wild by email at: wilddinton@waitrose.com

Bell Ringers

St. Mary's Church, Church End Haddenham. Church bell ringing from 12 years up – all welcome. Come and help maintain this fine English tradition. To find out more, see website: http://www.cccbr.org.uk/ or come along to one of our Practice sessions: Meet: Wed 19.30 – 21.00.

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Bowls Club (Short Mat)

We are a friendly club, to which new members are always welcome and no experience is required. We meet at Haddenham Village Hall Thursday afternoons from 2.00 – 4.30 pm. (please arrive by 1.45pm). If interested please contact Robin or Pauline Lockwood on 01844 338534.

Bridge Club

The Friday Bridge Club has been running for over 35 years and meet in Haddenham Community Library, 7pm – 10 pm.
The Club is aimed at those who enjoy playing competitive bridge in a friendly environment.
For further details please contact Hilary Skipsey, 01844 290464, hilaryskipsey@gmail.com

Bucks Council

The Friday Club
10.00am to 3.00pm, very Friday at Haddenham Park Care Home, Tibbs Road. HP17 8FH.
Make new friends, enjoy freshly cooked lunch, sing along, craft and gentle seated exercise.
First session free of charge, then £20 per session.
Turn up on the day or pre book at https://bookwhen.com/active-living
The club is open to new volunteers. If interested register at https://forms.gle/EkvzwPVhvNNM25oMA
Email enquiries can also be directed to katie.youngman@aitc.org.uk

Calligraphy Classes

Calligraphy Evening Classes (Beginners and Improvers) are held from time to time at the St Mary's Centre, Haddenham. The Cost for the six sessions (either evening or daytime) is £100. For more information or to enrol on a future course, please contact Camilla on: mobile: 07941 604506 or email: milla@marriottfamily.plus.com

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Camcorder Enthusiasts – Aylesbury (A.C.E.)

We meet normally meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7.30pm, at Stoke Mandeville Community Centre, Eskdale road, Stoke Mandeville HP22 5UJ (but please check with Steve to make sure that the meeting is happening as sometimes we meet outdoors, particularly in the summer months). Learn about video, from start to finish. Camera techniques, editing, adding sound, titles.

CAMRA – Campaign for Real Ale

meet on Mondays at 1930 for 2000hrs (No meetings on Bank Holidays) at The Rose and Thistle pub.

Church Bell Ringers

Campanology: the practice and study of bell ringing is a centuries old tradition. The key team rersponsible for our regular bell ringing at St Mary's Church comprises:
Secretary: Linda Davies
davies@cressingconsultingltd.co.uk
Ringing Master/ Tower captain: Phillip Rose
299063
SueBelgrove: deputy ringing Master and might do the odd Facebook post
and Melvyn Rose: Steeple Keeper.

  • 01844 299063
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Cricket Club

The club has two senior men's teams, a women's team and a junior section.
* Currently one men's team play league cricket on a Saturday, with a second planned for 2026 and beyond.
* One Sunday men's team plays for fun.
* The women's team has a softball and hardball team which caters for players of all abilities.

Cycling – Haddenham Cycle Training

Haddenham Cycle Training CIC ITO: A local not-for-profit organisation which teaches cycling through the National Bikeability scheme. HCT trains children and adults 1:1 or in groups and can teach you to ride from absolute beginner level right up to giving you confidence to cycle through busy town centres. HCT ITO also trains Bikeability Instructors. Contact 07907 794633.

Cycling – Haddenham Hillies

Haddenham Hillies is a relaxed road cycling club meeting at the King Head at 6pm every Tuesday all summer, from when the clocks change in April until mid-September. The season starts with about 15 mile trips and by mid-summer about 30 miles. Average speed 12 to 15mph. We operate a policy of no-one is left behind and all are welcome. For further details, contact Paul Campion: 07966 138408

Cycling – Safe Walking & Cycling Group

See entry under 'Walking'

Dancing – Haddenham Hoofers

Practise sessions at St Mary's Centre, at 20.00 on Thursday evenings. Ring Fiona on 290723 for more information, or to book the Hoofers for an event

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Dancing – Tea Dances

A very well established Tea Dance is held fortnightly in Haddenham Village Hall on Wednesdays from 1.30pm till 3.30pm for ballroom and sequence dancing. It draws dancers from a 30 mile radius, is a very social & friendly event, with excellent music. A partner is not essential. The entrance fee is £4.00 and includes refreshment. Ring Mike Ballance on 07944 758799 for further information.

Dancing – Towersey Horseshoes (Mixed Morris Side)

Morris dancing for all ages. Come and join us – Towersey Horseshoes Morris will consider all invitations to dance at public or private events. Baglady: Pat Day 01844 213184
Squire: Hilary Conboy 01844 212361

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Drama Group – Haddenham Players

Haddenham Players have been entertaining the village for forty years. They put on two or three plays a year in various village venues – a mixture of comedies, thrillers and pantomime, so there's something for everybody. New members always welcome.

Drama Group – Thame Players

Regular productions open to all ages. Actors or helpers (backstage or front of house) – all welcome in any capacity

  • The Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame, OX9 2DP, UK
Films – 'Haddenham Screen'

'Haddenham Screen' presents regular film shows in the Youth & Community Centre every other Tuesday evening at 8pm. Recent releases, classics, dramas to comedies, musicals to documentaries, and world cinema. See website for programme. Box office at the Community Library. Tickets £5 Adults, £4 Children (16 and under).

Films – Thame Cinema 4 All

At the Thame Players Theatre, Nelson Street Thame
Film shows and pre-film talks given by actors/directors. Membership free – join at the door. A small fee for each showing. All presentations start at 20.00 and run from late September to May. For details, see website.

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Fishing – Licence for Ponny

Fishing rights are managed by Tring Anglers. Their Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1165195340198640/
The Ponny Fishing listing is not repeated for other the age groups on this page – so please let the youngsters know.

Freemasons – Haddenham Lodge 8944

Freemasons – Haddenham Lodge 8944
Web – www.haddenhamlodge.co.uk
Email – info@haddenhamlodge.co.uk
Facebook – @HaddenhamLodge
Twitter – @Hadd8944

Genealogical Society, Buckinghamshire

The Society holds a meeting starting at 14.00 on the second Sat. each month at the Southcourt Community Centre, Prebendal Avenue, Aylesbury. (NB: In July and August these meetings are usually replaced with an expert guided tour of Bucks towns and villages, or visits to local sites of interest). Meetings have a guest speaker. A selection of research materials and advice are shared.

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Haddenham Golf Society

Haddenham Golf Society
Formed in 2024, the Haddenham Golf Society consists currently of 50 playing members from the local area.
A relaxed sociable group of all playing abilities, we grow from strength to strength with 6 Golf Society days planned within 25 miles of Haddenham between April and October this year.
A great way to get to know people, playing some great local courses and the game we love (but often hate).
To sign up or to find out more please contact Dan Freeman on: 07515 855419
or via email: danjcfreeman@hotmail.com

Handbell Ringers

Tune ringing on handbells. Beginners welcome. Meet on Mondays (term time) 20.00 – 21.30 and alternate Monday afternoons 14.00 – 15.30 at 14 Stockwell, Haddenham, HP17 8AX. For further information, contact Jacky Keates 291014 or Alan Rose 291004

Historical Farm Machinery Club, Risborough & District

Vintage tractor and stationary engine working club. Meet at 20.00 on last Thurs in the month, at Bledlow Village Hall. More details from Michael.

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Horticultural Society

The society organises talks, outings, plant sales and two shows each year. Members enjoy various benefits for their £4 annual family membership fee.

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HUFC – Football Club

The senior football club in the village. Haddenham United FC currently has two teams: a First Team and a Reserve Team, which both play in the Aylesbury District League. The First Team is currently in Division 1 while the Reserves play in Division 3.

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Jan Baker Yoga

Jan Baker Yoga
British Wheel Of Yoga, BWY, 500 hour Diploma and Gentle Years teacher offering small friendly Hatha Yoga classes.
Tuesday Mixed Ability Yoga 6.45 -7.45 pm Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham, HP17 8RW, class suitable for all ages and levels including beginners.
U3A Yoga Wednesday
11.45 am – 12.45 pm
Fairford Leys Centre, HP19 7HT
3 – 4 pm Haddenham Library, HP17 8EE
Zoom Yoga Thursday 9.45 – 10.45 am
Chair Yoga coming to Haddenham soon. 1-to-1's also available. Contact Jan for further information or to book a class.
tel: 07969 779222
email: janbakeryoga@gmail.com
website: janbakeryoga.com

Jazzercise

Janey Enticott has been running Jazzercise classes in Haddenham since 2009. They are dance based group fitness classes, set to current chart music. Every class includes elements of dance, yoga, Pilates and strength training. They are suitable for a wide range of fitness and abilities, as modifications are shown throughout. We also have a gentler option, Lo, which uses chairs and is aimed at those looking for a less strenuous workout. Extra times and days are also available at our other local classes in Thame, Chinnor and Princes Risborough. 3 classes for £10 as a starter trial offer.
Monday – Village Hall
9am Sculpt 30
9.30am Cardio Sculpt
10.40am Lo (Chair based)
Tuesday – Junior School
6.45pm Cardio Sculpt
7:45pm Stretch 30
Thursday – Village Hall
9.30am Cardio Sculpt
10.45am Lo (Chair based)
Friday – Village Hall
9.30am Power Sculpt (Interval style)
10.30am Stretch .

Kaleidoscope Women's Group

Women's group – programme of speakers, summer ramble, theatre, local garden visits and meals out. Meet monthly for outings or in member's homes (days and times vary). More details from Bonny

Karate

A club for adults and youngsters (ages 8-80).
Suitable for all levels of fitness and flexibility as full warm-ups performed prior to training. Build up assertiveness/confidence and strength. Improve concentration/focus (helps adults at work and youngsters at school). Learn to defend yourself, control aggression and earn respect. Meet new friends. Meet at the Youth & Community Centre, Woodways: Saturdays 14:00 – 15:30 all year round. Further information from Fran Kenny 07742 577138

Line Dancing

Line Dancing improver classes take place in the village hall on Tuesday mornings from 11:30 till 12:30. Everyone welcome but please book to say you are coming. Call: 07773457865
Also, every 3rd Saturday of the month, a line dance social takes place from 14:00 till 17:00. Every penny raised goes to breast screening scanner appeal for our local village.

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Methodist Fellowship

A varied programme of speakers and occasional outings. Meet monthly in members' homes, usually on a Monday evening. Details from Mary.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness Courses
Jan Baker
Oxford Mindfulness Centre (OMC)/University Of Oxford Mindfulness courses in Haddenham led by an OMC trained teacher. These evidence based courses will help you develop skills to improve wellbeing and resilience to stress. Face to face and online classes available. Contact Jan for further information.
tel: 07969 779222
email: janbakeryoga@gmail.com
website: janbakeryoga.com

Monday Club

Monday Club is a social gathering for seniors which meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays in the month (except Bank holidays) from 2.15 – 3.45pm in St Mary's Centre at Church End. Activities include guest speakers, discussions, craft activities, quizzes and meeting friends. Monday Club is an initiative of St. Mary's Church.
Further information from Ann Warris 292273 or Christine Headlong 290694 / 07811 713522

Mummers

Annual 'Mummers' play performed around Christmas by Haddenham residents. More details online – cut and paste this into your browser: http://www.bucksvoice.net/haddenhammummers/

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Museum

The Haddenham Museum, stewarded by volunteers, is open on Sun 14.00-16.30 and Tue 10.00-12 noon. However, please note that it closes for a Winter break in January and February. See dedicated page on this website for precise dates. The Museum Trust also publish the "Haddenham Chronicles" (Edited by Steve Sharp). Contact Alan or Steve, or visit the museum, to purchase one. Perfect gift for distant relatives or former residents!

  • Old School Building, Methodist Church, High Street, Haddenham, Aylesbury, HP17 8ES, UK
Music – Handbell Ringers

Tune ringing on handbells. Beginners welcome. Meet on Mondays (term time) 20.00 – 21.30 and alternate Monday afternoons 14.00 – 15.30 at 14 Stockwell, Haddenham, HP17 8AX. For further information, contact Jacky Keates 291014 or Alan Rose 291004

Music – Informal Music Group

An informal music session takes place at Towersey Village Hall -(previously at the Lion's Den Behind the Red Lion in Haddenham – sadly, that pub is now closed) on the third Wednesday of each month (20.00 – 22.45). Members with a range of instruments including accordions, melodeons, concertinas, guitars, fiddles, brass instruments and recorders play a selection of traditional / folk (mainly English) tunes from printed music. Additional members are welcome. Please contact Linda Dorman or Colin McEwen for details.

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Music – Princes Risborough Music Society

PRMS rehearse and present classical and light operatic concerts using young professionals in the orchestra and as soloists. All voices welcome in the choir. Meet Tue 19.30-21.30 at Princes Risborough School.

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Music – Sing in the Vale

Sing In The Vale – a community choir for all.
Lively, beautiful and singable songs. No experience needed. Just walking through the door is your audition. Mondays term-time.
7.45pm for 8pm start. Ends 9.30pm.
Cuddington & Dinton Primary School, School Lane, Dinton, HP17 8UZ Reduced rate for half / full termly sign up or £7.00 drop-in. Contact Emily Marshall on 07969 522368 or email: emformusic@outlook.com

Music – Thame Chamber Choir

Under the guidance of Duncan Aspden, its Musical Director since 2007, TCC brings together many of the best singers from Thame and the surrounding area. Members include professional musicians, singing and music teachers, former Cathedral lay clerks and ex-choral scholars from many cities. They blend their voices with others drawn by a passion for excellent choral singing. The Choir's repertoire has included substantial works by Bach, Bernstein, Charpentier, Dvorak, Faure, Handel, Haydn, Kodaly, Liszt, Mozart, Rossini, Schutz and Vivaldi, as well as shorter works by a wide variety of composers from the Renaissance to the twenty-first century. Many concerts take place in St. Mary's, the beautiful fifteenth-century church in the heart of Thame. Others are in surrounding villages, and sometimes further afield. We rehearse every Wednesday evening from 8pm till 10pm in Christchurch, Upper High St, Thame. If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch, initially with Sue Griffiths, for an informal chat.

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Music – Ukulele Musos

Haddenham Ukulele Musos meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month 7.30-9.30pm at The Cross Keys in East Street Thame OX9 3JS to play popular songs from the last 100 years on the ukulele. The musicians vary from beginners to experienced ukulele players and the tunes vary in level of difficulty. Beginners can just join in the chords they know and leave the rest to the more experienced uke players. The emphasis is on fun and enjoying yourself!

Music – Witchert Chorale

A Haddenham-based choir – singing and raising funds for worthy charitable causes, while having fun and being entertaining. As well as arrangements of modern popular pieces and barbershop, Witchert Choral sing music from the 12th century, tudor sacred and secular music, baroque cantatas, as well as recently composed works. See posters and this website for details of local concerts

Music – Witchert Warblers

Witchert Warblers are a singing group drawn from the Haddenham Witchert WI. They entertain "with singing, ditties, and getting everyone joining in, in a jolly way" for all types of groups and local events. Monies raised go to charity. Membership is open to any member of the WI. Call Ellen or Linda for more details.

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Nature Reserve – Snakemoor

Snakemoor Nature Reserve covers about 4.5 acres on the edge of the village and offers a variety of changes to the flora and fauna throughout the year. It provides a delightful area for walks. See the Parish Council website for details, and a map to help locate the reserve if you've not yet had the chance to visit.

Netball – Haddenham and Thame Titans

Haddenham and Thame Titans Netball Club.
We are a friendly social netball club, playing non competitive netball to keep fit and have fun. No experience necessary, no trials – just turn up, grab a bib and play. £6 pay as you play.

  • Indoor winter training- Princes Risborough School Fridays 8-9pm.
  • Outdoor Summer training – Haddenham Junior School Thursdays 8-9pm

For more information & to confirm session availability and attendance please contact Ellinor and Alison at haddenhamnetball@gmail.com or join the Facebook group Haddenham and Thame Titans.

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Parliamo Italiano!

Parliamo Italiano!
A small group who meet twice a month in a Café in Haddenham or nearby to chat in Italian. This is not a class but we all speak Italian and help each other out when we can't think of the right words. Sometimes we choose a topic in advance. Phone June on 07973 671808 or email june@junevalloryjones.co.uk

Pop Choir

Haddenham Pop Choir is a not-for-profit community choir, singing for fun as well as performing in support of charitable or local community causes. Singing is fun, therapeutic too; good for your soul, reduces stress and lifts your spirits! The choir is open to all, aged 16 and above – no auditions, no music-reading involved, previous experience not necessary! We meet on Monday evenings (term-time) at 7.45pm at St Mary's Centre, Haddenham HP17 8AH. £5 a session, first taster evening free. The choir is often at full capacity, but please contact Ian English to add your name to the waiting list.

Rotary – Haddenham & District

Meet on Mondays at 19.30 for 20.00 hrs (no meetings on Bank Holidays) at The Seven Stars, Stars Lane, Dinton, HP17 8UL

Rugby – Chinnor RFC

Winners of the Oxfordshire Cup in 2010, 2011 & 2012, Chinnor Rugby Club was recently promoted to National Division 2. The club also boasts a very lively junior section. 1st Team Mgr, Glyn Davies, available on Thurs evenings.

Running – Haddenham Runners

We are a local running club that started in 1990. We run in Haddenham and the surrounding villages on a Thursday evening during the summer months. Our traditional season is from the first Thursday in May through to mid-September, when the lighter evenings allow safe running on the local roads. This has been extended recently, so that we now run all year round with the routes adapted for safer night time running. Haddenham Runners always welcome old and new faces. So if you fancy a run, come down to the Cricket club car park in Cuddington, for 7pm Thursdays. More info from Pete McDermott.

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Slimming World

Slimming World Haddenham, Haddenham Slimming World
St Marys C Of E School, Aston Road, Haddenham HP17 8AF
Consultant: Fiona Quinn
Telephone: 07963 131419
Group times: 5.30pm & 7.30pm on Thursdays

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Speakers Club, Thame

Gain confidence speaking in front of a group in a supportive & friendly environment. We meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 19.45 for 20.00 hrs. Venue: Chinnor Rugby Club, Kingsey Road, Thame, OX9 3JL. For more information contact Ian

Sports & Social Club

Haddenham Sports Pavillion, Woodways Haddenham HP17 8DS. Opening Times: Wednesday 7.30pm to 11.00pm; Friday 7.30pm to 11.30pm; Saturday 12.30pm to 11.30pm; and Sunday 12.00pm to 6.00pm. Please see Events diary on this website for news of specific events.

Stitchers

The Haddenham Stitchers meet in the Walter Rose room of Haddenham Village Hall on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, 2-4.30pm.
Email: ValYoungStitchers@gmail.com

Table Tennis Club

Sports Pavilion, Woodways Haddenham HP1 7 8DS. New members of all standards welcome. Meet on Mon, Tues & Thur, Sept – March.

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Tennis Club

Haddenham Tennis Club:
Memberships are open to everyone and offer discount on coaching and school holiday tennis camps plus club social sessions and LTA venue affiliation
Coaching for Seniors, Adults, Juniors and Minis is also open to non-members
Three well-maintained floodlit courts and two mini-courts plus use of Haddenham Playing Fields pavilion facilities
Play Safe & Stay Safe @ HTC
Chairman: Bev Wilson 290805
Head Coach: Blaise Baheten Metock 07490 960402
Membership Sec & Junior Organiser: Julie Burton 07557 522675

Thame & Haddenham Choral Society

Thame and Haddenham Choral Society is a friendly, 50-strong, non-audition,
mixed-voice choir that performs a wide range of choral music.
We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings 7.30 to 9.30 in Haddenham Junior School Hall and we perform three concerts per year, occasionally in
collaboration with other local choirs.
New members are always welcome and we invite you to come along and sing with us for a couple of weeks to try us out before deciding whether you wish to join.
Our concert venues are either St. Mary's Church, Haddenham or St. Mary's Church, Thame.
For further information please email tandhchoralsociety@outlook.com

The Vibe Acoustic Cafe

The Vibe Acoustic Cafe. A friendly music venue meeting monthly at Tickety Brew cafe, Banks Parade, Haddenham, HP17 8ED, typically on the third Thursday. See website for details of the next event. In addition to music, performances include stories, poems, anecdotes, etc, just about anything really as long as it's acoustic. Three pounds entry fee to cover the cafe's evening opening costs, under 18s free. Food served until 7:30pm, hot & soft drinks all night. We look forward to hearing you there!

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Townsend Community Orchard

Townsend Community Orchard is located beside Townsend Green and was established in 2015. Forty fruit trees and a row of fruit bushes were planted in the one hectare former pasture meadow. This green space provides a lovely area for walks or relaxation, and has a central section with log benches, called "The Core", designed for community events. A volunteer team meets each month to do practical tasks, to join in please contact: Diccon Proctor
Tel: 292864 Email: dicconp@hotmail.com
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/340717629464790/

parish council: http://www.haddenham-bucks-pc.gov.uk/community-orchard

u3a

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.

Village Fete

An annual summer event – one of Haddenham's community highlights, held on Church End Green and down Flint Street. See this website for photographs.

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Village Society

The Haddenham Village Society aims to: * reflect the culture of the village; * preserve the quality of life and provide a heritage for the future; * emphasise that Haddenham is an agreeable location in which to live, with a strong sense of community; * champion the visual appeal of the village; * be a point of contact for new arrivals and to existing residents.

Walking – Aylesbury Ramblers

Aylesbury Ramblers organises 6-12 mile walks every Thurs and Sun., as well as shorter leisurely walks alternative Tues. A wide range of walks from leisurely to strenuous. For details on start points and contacts for the leaders of each walk follow 'Current Programmes' link on website. Further information, see the contacts list here: http://www.aylesbury-ramblers.org.uk/contact-us

Walking – Safe Walking & Cycling Group

The group campaigns for a safer walking and cycling environment in and around the village. We liaise with local & central government to obtain grants to build community paths, eg. to Snakemoor, the Green Lane and in the playing fields, and to replace stiles with gates. Currently working on a Cycleway to Thame. See local press and especially this website for news and updates. New members welcome.

Walking – Simply Walk

Easy short walks with volunteer walk guides within or close to Haddenham. Meet at 10.30hrs in the rear car park of Bradmoor Farm and Cafe. Walks from Haddenham are monthly. The weekly location schedule is Haddenham > Stone > Dinton > Stone, repeated thereafter. See also: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/

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Walking Football

Walking Football for over 45s takes place on Fridays at 6.30pm on the Junior School Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA). For more information, pop along on the night or give Andy Roff a call: 07462 189804

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WEA: Workers' Education Association

The WEA offers courses in Long Crendon and Stone, and Day Schools (workshops) at the Methodist Church in Haddenham. For more details about the Day Schools, please contact Annette. This website will also carry details in the EVENTS diary.

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Weavers, Spinners and Dyers

Meet like-minded people, learn new skills and share the joy of fibre crafts at monthly meetings of this friendly and inclusive group.
The Bucks Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers welcomes anyone with an interest in our core areas along with related textiles and fibre crafts. Meetings are held at Haddenham Village Hall usually on the third Sunday of each month from 11am to 4pm and include talks, demonstrations, workshops and social crafting. Visitors welcome, £5 per meeting includes tea, coffee and cake.
More details on our website www.buckswsd.org.uk or contact info@buckswsd.org.uk

Weight Watchers

Haddenham Weight Watchers meet in the village hall on Wednesday evenings, at 6.30pm. For more information, please contact Sarah Hockley. Monthly workshops online 6.00pm on Wednesday – see weblink above. For more general info, see: https://www.weightwatchers.com/uk/

Yoga

Philippa Stevens Yoga. Hatha Yoga Classes. Suitable for all ages and levels including beginners.
Mon 7:30pm – Haddenham Infants School
Tues 9:30am – Haddenham Village Hall
Weds 7:15pm – Haddenham Youth Centre. Booking via: www.philippayoga.co.uk New starter offer £30 for 6x classes. For more details please visit the website or contact Philippa by phone or email.

Children

Autism Mentor

My name is Richard Maguire. I am autistic. After studying and working in the Social Care industry for three decades, I found myself travelling the UK to be alongside families, teachers, organisations, people young and old showing them my unique way of handling difficult emotions. If you need advice on living with autism in a positive light please contact me by email on richard@autismlivetraining.com (I often miss phone calls). Families cost £30 an hour and organisations £250 a day. Website: www.autismlivetraining.com Email: richard@autismlivetraining.com

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Children's Church: 'Activate' (St Mary's)

'Activate' coordinator, Mike Hill .
St Mary's Centre, Station Road Haddenham HP17 8AJ. For children 3 – 10 years old. Parents are welcome. Meet: sun (except 1st Sunday of month) 10.30 – 11.30, during term time

Cycle Training

Haddenham Cycle Training CIC ITO: A local not-for-profit organisation which teaches cycling through the National Bikeability scheme. HCT trains children and adults 1:1 or in groups and can teach you to ride from absolute beginner level right up to giving you confidence to cycle through busy town centres. HCT ITO also trains Bikeability Instructors. Contact 07907 794633.

Dance – Louise Austin School of Dance

Ballet, tap & modern dance classes for children aged 3-18. ISTD exams & shows, classes are held Mondays in Walter Rose room at the Village Hall (term time only). Please see website for class timetable.

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Dance – Tanya's School of Dancing

Ballet, tap and modern stage for 3+ years, all levels + adult disco dance classes. Thurs, in Haddenham: St Mary's CE School after school club, 15.15 – 16.15 (4 – 7 yrs). Lots of other class times and locations in the area. Please ring for more details, or see website. Kerry Williams Tel: 07917 564181; Nathan: 07917 411924

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Dance Class Academy

Studio 25 Dance Academy
Offering classes in disco, lyrical, acro and street dance. Every Wednesday at the Walter Rose room Haddenham village hall.
4.15pm till 5.15pm beginners age 5-9
5.15pm till 6.15pm beginners age 10+
Training for exams, competitions, festivals, displays and workshops or to keep fit, behold confidence, make friends and have fun!
www.facebook.com/studio25 Oxford
Email to book your trial space:
studio25danceoxford@gmail.com

Drama Group – Haddenham Youth Theatre

"Haddenham Youth Theatre is a non-profit making organisation which aims to provide an informal environment for local young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, to have the
opportunity to contribute to and take part in all aspects of theatre production. For further information, contact hytmembership@googlemail.
com

Girlguiding

Girlguiding: Come and join one of the thriving Girlguiding units in the village! There is a Rainbow unit, two Brownie units and a Guide unit.
1st Haddenham Rainbows (4-7yrs old) – Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhamrainbows@yahoo.com
1st Haddenham Brownies (7-10yrs old) – Monday 6:15pm to 7:30pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhambrownies@yahoo.com
3rd Haddenham Brownies (7-10yrs old) – Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm @ Community Infant School.
Email: thirdhaddenhambrownies@btinternet.com
1st Haddenham Guides (10-14yrs old) – Monday 7:45pm to 9:00pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhamguides@yahoo.com
Or click the join us link at:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter
We are always looking for volunteers. You don't need to have been involved in guiding before or have loads of time to make a big difference. Whatever your skills and interests, whether it's volunteering with girls directly or supporting behind the scenes, there's a role to suit you. Email us directly on one of the emails above or click on the volunteer with us link at:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/

Haddenham Youth FC

Haddenham Youth Football Club (HYFC) is the most popular sports club in our beautiful Buckinghamshire village.
Our mission is to nurture a love of the game, team spirit and sense of belonging to an inclusive, family friendly Club.
Established in 1995, we currently have around 400 registered players across 22 sides.
We use two main sets of pitches – Woodways for our younger teams and the Airfield for our upper age ranges – as well as Cuddington Playing Fields for our U17, U18 and Ladies teams. Some training sessions take place on the MUGA at the Junior School.
We take players from Year Reception all the way through to U18 including four dedicated Girls teams as well as a Ladies side and Walking football for over 45s.
Most training sessions take place on Saturday mornings with league matches on Sundays.
With a growing community, we aim to attract more players, add more teams, enhance our coaching offer, improve our playing facilities and bag more wins, big or small.
If you are interested in playing, coaching or supporting the Club, say hello@hyfc.club

Music – Thame Children's Choir: TCC2

TCC2, a children's choir directed by Duncan Aspden, was founded in November 2010 under the umbrella of the highly regarded Thame Chamber Choir. It offers a special opportunity for children aged between 8 and 14 to learn to sing and enjoy a wide range of music: the best of modern, classical and jazz. The choir performs locally several times a year, on their own as well as with professional and amateur adult musicians. It rehearses from 4.30-5.45pm on Sunday afternoons in term time, at John Hampden School (Park Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3HU) and new members are always welcome. Members come from a wide geographical area including Haddenham, so transport to rehearsals can often be shared. Local contact is Ann Millar:
215632 / 07876 673990

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Play Scheme

Summer playscheme for Haddenham children 5-11 years at Haddenham schools. Held in early August for one week, Mon-Fri 9.00-12.00 noon. Haddenham Junior School, Woodways, Haddenham HP17 8DS.

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Rollers – Roller Skating

Not running at present. For more info, contact the former organiser, Fiona Simpson: Haddenham Rollers.

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Scout & Guide Association

Richard Kendall (Chairman), 290788, rkendall@btinternet.com. The Association is a registered charity that supports scouting and guiding in the village. Most notably it owns, maintains and manages the Scout & Guide Centre at Banks Park for use by scouting and guiding units but the Centre is also available for hire. For details of scouting and guiding meetings for particular age groups, see separate listings for Scouting and Guides.

Scouting

There is a busy scouting scene in Haddenham. The village has a Beaver Colony for 6-8 year olds, a Cub Pack for 8-10.5 year olds and a Scout Troop for 10.5-14 year olds. All three units meet at the Scout & Guide Centre, Banks Park.
The Beaver Colony meets on Wednesday evenings 6.00-7.15. Enquiries to haddenhambeavers@gmail.com.
The Cub Pack meets on Tuesday evenings 6.15-7.30. Enquiries to Ash Rattray at Firsthaddenhamcubs@gmail.com.
The Scout Troop meets on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.00. Enquiries to haddenhamscouting@gmail.com.
It is fun helping to run scouting units. New helpers are always welcome! If you would like to explore the possibility of joining the team of leaders, please email one of the addresses given above

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Tennis Club

Haddenham Tennis Club:
Memberships are open to everyone and offer discount on coaching and school holiday tennis camps plus club social sessions and LTA venue affiliation
Coaching for Seniors, Adults, Juniors and Minis is also open to non-members
Three well-maintained floodlit courts and two mini-courts plus use of Haddenham Playing Fields pavilion facilities
Play Safe & Stay Safe @ HTC
Chairman: Bev Wilson 290805
Head Coach: Blaise Baheten Metock 07490 960402
Membership Sec & Junior Organiser: Julie Burton 07557 522675

Youth

Cricket Club

See detailed listing in the 'Adults' category of Clubs & Interest Groups.

Dance – Louise Austin School of Dance

Ballet, tap & modern dance classes for children aged 3-18. ISTD exams & shows, classes are held Mondays in Walter Rose room at the Village Hall (term time only). Please see website for class timetable.

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Dance – Tanya's School of Dancing

See entry in Children's Section of Clubs & Interest Groups, above.

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Drama Group – Haddenham Youth Theatre

"Haddenham Youth Theatre is a non-profit making organisation which aims to provide an informal environment for local young people, between the ages of 8 and 18, to have the
opportunity to contribute to and take part in all aspects of theatre production. For further information, contact hytmembership@googlemail.
com

Girlguiding

Girlguiding: Come and join one of the thriving Girlguiding units in the village! There is a Rainbow unit, two Brownie units and a Guide unit.
1st Haddenham Rainbows (4-7yrs old) – Monday 5:00pm to 6:00pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhamrainbows@yahoo.com
1st Haddenham Brownies (7-10yrs old) – Monday 6:15pm to 7:30pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhambrownies@yahoo.com
3rd Haddenham Brownies (7-10yrs old) – Tuesday 6:00pm to 7:30pm @ Community Infant School.
Email: thirdhaddenhambrownies@btinternet.com
1st Haddenham Guides (10-14yrs old) – Monday 7:45pm to 9:00pm @ The Scout and Guide Centre.
Email: firsthaddenhamguides@yahoo.com
Or click the join us link at:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter
We are always looking for volunteers. You don't need to have been involved in guiding before or have loads of time to make a big difference. Whatever your skills and interests, whether it's volunteering with girls directly or supporting behind the scenes, there's a role to suit you. Email us directly on one of the emails above or click on the volunteer with us link at:
https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/register-your-interest/

Haddenham Youth FC

Haddenham Youth Football Club (HYFC) is the most popular sports club in our beautiful Buckinghamshire village.
Our mission is to nurture a love of the game, team spirit and sense of belonging to an inclusive, family friendly Club.
Established in 1995, we currently have around 400 registered players across 22 sides.
We use two main sets of pitches – Woodways for our younger teams and the Airfield for our upper age ranges – as well as Cuddington Playing Fields for our U17, U18 and Ladies teams. Some training sessions take place on the MUGA at the Junior School.
We take players from Year Reception all the way through to U18 including four dedicated Girls teams as well as a Ladies side and Walking football for over 45s.
Most training sessions take place on Saturday mornings with league matches on Sundays.
With a growing community, we aim to attract more players, add more teams, enhance our coaching offer, improve our playing facilities and bag more wins, big or small.
If you are interested in playing, coaching or supporting the Club, say hello@hyfc.club

Karate

A club for adults and youngsters (ages 8-80).
Suitable for all levels of fitness and flexibility as full warm-ups performed prior to training. Build up assertiveness/confidence and strength. Improve concentration/focus (helps adults at work and youngsters at school). Learn to defend yourself, control aggression and earn respect. Meet new friends. Meet at the Youth & Community Centre, Woodways: Saturdays 14:00 – 15:30 all year round. Further information from Fran Kenny 07742 577138

Ladies' Football

Haddenham Youth FC supports a Haddenham Ladies' Football team. Matches are played on Sunday afternoons at Haddenham Playing Fields, Woodways, with training on Thursday evenings. The club is always looking to recruit additional female players -- for more information, please contact Ian Simms

Music – Thame Children's Choir: TCC2

TCC2, a children's choir directed by Duncan Aspden, was founded in November 2010 under the umbrella of the highly regarded Thame Chamber Choir. It offers a special opportunity for children aged between 8 and 14 to learn to sing and enjoy a wide range of music: the best of modern, classical and jazz. The choir performs locally several times a year, on their own as well as with professional and amateur adult musicians. It rehearses from 4.30-5.45pm on Sunday afternoons in term time, at John Hampden School (Park Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3HU) and new members are always welcome – come along and try us out! Members come from a wide geographical area including Haddenham, so transport to rehearsals can often be shared. Local contact is Ann Millar: 215632 / 07876 673990

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Scouting

There is a busy scouting scene in Haddenham. The village has a Beaver Colony for 6-8 year olds, a Cub Pack for 8-10.5 year olds and a Scout Troop for 10.5-14 year olds. All three units meet at the Scout & Guide Centre, Banks Park.
The Beaver Colony meets on Wednesday evenings 6.00-7.15. Enquiries to haddenhambeavers@gmail.com.
The Cub Pack meets on Tuesday evenings 6.15-7.30. Enquiries to Ash Rattray at Firsthaddenhamcubs@gmail.com.
The Scout Troop meets on Thursday evenings 7.30-9.00. Enquiries to haddenhamscouting@gmail.com.
It is fun helping to run scouting units. New helpers are always welcome! If you would like to explore the possibility of joining the team of leaders, please email one of the addresses given above

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Tennis Club

Haddenham Tennis Club:
Memberships are open to everyone and offer discount on coaching and school holiday tennis camps plus club social sessions and LTA venue affiliation
Coaching for Seniors, Adults, Juniors and Minis is also open to non-members
Three well-maintained floodlit courts and two mini-courts plus use of Haddenham Playing Fields pavilion facilities
Play Safe & Stay Safe @ HTC
Chairman: Bev Wilson 290805
Head Coach: Blaise Baheten Metock 07490 960402
Membership Sec & Junior Organiser: Julie Burton 07557 522675

Babies & Toddlers

Baby & Toddler Groups

For activities designed for Babies & Toddlers (and their carers) please see our Community & Support section – follow blue link at the top of this page, under the main page heading. They're listed under 'Pre-School'

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