Author: Information Centre

Local Clubs
and Groups

Disclaimer
The information contained in these pages has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied to Witham Town Council by the various organisations and associations in the town. The Town Council cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information given and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation.
This list is based on information provided to us, and is correct to the best of our knowledge, however, we would recommend contacting the club before attending to confirm details.
If you run or attend a club, please contact us if your club is not shown here or if details need updating.

Sports & Fitness Clubs

Witham Netball Club
New Rickstones Academy
Mondays @ 7pm
On Facebook

Witham Town Football Club
Saturday mornings
Contact 01376 511198
withamtownfcsecretary@gmail.com

Witham Bowls Club
Collingwood Rd Bowls Green
Monday & Friday (Summer Only) 6.15pm Contact Brian Pulford 01621 892063
Email wbc.honourarysec@gmail.com
Www.withambowlsclub.org

Witham Cricket Club
Www.withamcricket.com
01376 519777
withamcricket@gmail.com

Witham Dolphins Swimming Club
info@witham-dolphins.org.uk

Mill Lane Bowls Club
Enquiries 07967 309883

Witham Running Club
7.00 Tuesdays & Thursdays
Www.withamrc.org.uk

Witham Scuba Diving Club
Witham Leisure Centre
Thursdays 8.15pm
Contact withamscuba@hotmail.com
Call 07756 538552

Table Tennis Club
Black Notley Community Assoc, John Rae Gdns
Thursday at 7.15
Email: secretary@bncattc.co.uk
Www.bncattc.co.uk

Soccability
Saturdays 12 for 12.30
Witham Town Football Club
Contact Kelvin 07747773671
chairman@witham-town-youth.co.uk

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Sports & Fitness Clubs

Witham Hockey Club
Www.withamhockeyclub.co.uk
withamhockey@gmail.com
01376 519777

Ladies Darts
Witham Football Club
Contact Lynn
07412 391944
Teams of 7

Seated Exercise
Contact Jake Turner 01376 534190
jake@sportforconfidence.com
Www.connectwellessex.org.uk
Thursdays 1.45-2.45

Badminton Club
Mondays 7-9pm
Maltings Academy

Walking Football
Witham Leisure Centre
Fridays 1-2pm & 6-7pm
Booking in advance £3 per session
Contact 0345 2601535
Www.livewellcampaign.co.uk

Witham Rugby Club
Juniors Sundays 10-12
Adults Tuesdays 7.30-9pm
Contact Seniors Chair: Lee 07836 574237 Juniors Chair: Kelly 07772 350321

Valley Green Football Club
info@valleygreenfc.com
www.valleygreenfc.com

Valley Green Walking Football Club
6pm to 7pm at Witham Leisure Centre astro facility, Spinks Lane Over 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s male and female players welcome First session is FREE.
Message Dave on 07958 351 252 to book your place

Parkour—Team Kinetix
Unit 3A Moss Road
Email: info@teamkinetix.co.uk
Www.teamkinetix.co.uk

Seated Exercise
Tuesdays 10-10.45am
Witham Library (Upstairs in the study area)
Classes are £3.50 payable at the desk or online at the library.

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Sports & Fitness Clubs

Boogie Bounce
Witham Football Club
Mondays 6.45pm, Weds 6.30pm, Saturdays 9.15am
Contact Joanne 07977 062894

Essex Boot Camp
Bramble Road
Monday , Wednesday, Friday 7pm
Sundays 8am
Www.essexbootcamp.co.uk

KL Aerial Fitness Studio
Unit 9 Wheatear Ind. Est CM8 3YY
info@klaerialfitness.co.uk
Www.klaerialfitness.co.uk

Yoga Moments
Mondays 9.30am Royal British Legion Hall, 7pm Methodist Church Hall
Weds 10.30am Kelvedon Institute 7pm Rivenhall Church Hall
Www.yoga-moments.co.uk

Community 360 Walking Group
Fridays 1.30-2.30pm Tesco Witham
Contact Jo Bryant 01206 505250
jobryant@community360.org.uk

Jazzercise
Spring Lodge Tues 6.30 & Thurs 7.30pm
Howbridge Junior School Mon 7.30pm & Sat 9am
Saturdays, Mondays, Tuesday & Wednesdays
Email: jazzervic@hotmail.com
Contact Vicky 07747 844199

Pilates
Witham Public Hall
Tuesdays 11am & 6pm
Wednesdays 2.30pm
Contact 0345 017 8717

Pilates with Janet
Various days, times & venues
Contact 07860 115341
Pilateswithjanet145@gmail.com

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Meet in Morrisons car park
Saturdays 10am
Contact Angela Gakis 07799 068408

For more walking groups also see the ‘Support Groups’ section

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Dance Groups

A2 Jive
Royal British Legion Hall
Thursdays 8-10pm
Contact Martine 07989 340081
Email: dance@a2jive.com
Www.a2jive.com

Beginners Social Foxtrot
Silver End Village Hall, Broadway
Thursdays 7.30pm
Contact 07711 324789

Carousel Sequence Dance Club
Black Notley Village Hall
Wednesday 2-4pm
Contact 01376 551684/01376 323343

Caledonia Society
United Reform Church, Newland St
Wednesdays 8-10pm
Contact Audrey Kennedy 01376 513567
Email amkennedy148@gmail.com
Www.withamscotdance.org.uk

Cuban Salsa
Labour Hall, Collingwood Rd
Thursdays at 7.30pm
Contact Tim 07850 431553

Swing Jive Class
Royal British Legion Hall
Wednesday 8-10pm
Contact Chris 0772 169 1932
Email: dance@a2jive.com
Www.a2jive.com

Phoenix Riders Line Dancing
Spring Lodge Community Centre, 8.00 pm to 11.00 pm – Licenced Bar - BYO Nibbles £7 Members (£8 Non-members) Membership £5 pa Website: phoenixriders.club Email: phoenixridersldc@gmail.com Phone: Terry 01621 810374 or Alan 07872 487693

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

General Interest Group

U3A
A variety of groups in different locations
Contact withamdistu3a@gmail.com

Witham Hub
Unit 17 Newlands Centre
Various groups and activities
Contact: Tina Townsend 0845 8607648
Email: info@withamhub.co.uk
Www.withamhub.co.uk

Witham Wombles
A voluntary litter picking group
Email: withamwombles@btinternet.com
Www.withamwombles.co.uk

Trefoil Guild
Guiding for men and women 18+
Chipping Hill Primary School
Www.trefoilguild.co.uk

Witham Library
Various clubs and groups
Contact: 0345 603628
Www.essex-libraries.gov.uk

Martial Arts Groups

TaeKwon-Do
Rickstones Acaemy
Mondays & Thursdays 6-7
Contact Carly Victor 07769 152330
withamtaekwondo@aol.com
Www.withamtaekwondo.comA

Taoist Tai Chi Society GB
Spring Lodge, Powers Hall End
Various Dates & Times
Contact 01621 852484
Www.taoisttaichi.org

Jujitsu
Lawrence Sanders Educational Martial Arts Academy Unit 13 Crittall Place Suitable for ages 7-70
Contact Lawrence 01376 509064
Info@blackbeltmartialarts.co.uk
Www.blackbeltsmartialarts.co.uk

Matt Fiddes Martial Arts
Saturdays at New Rickstones Academy

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Special interest Groups

Witham Art Club
Royal British Legion Hall
Tuesdays 7-9.30 pm
Contact Robert Finlay 01376 584260

Creative Writing Group
The White hart, Newland St
Tuesdays 10-12
Contact Susan 07866 896980
susanager37@gmail.com

Witham Duplicate Bridge Club
Spring Lodge
Wednesdays 7.15-10.30pm
Contact Martin 01376 511338
Withambridgeclub.weebly.com

Philatelic Society
Spring Lodge
Thursdays 7.30-9.45 pm
Contact 01376561843

Witham History Group
Witham Town Hall
Contact Sheila 01376 512299 or
Brian 07419 363151
withamhistorygroup@groups.facebook.com

Witham Historic Vehicle Club
The Railway Pub, Chipping Hill
First Thursday of the month at 8pm
Contact John Goodman 01376 516918 elsevenmog@hotmail.com

Scale Model Club IPMS
RAFA Club, Howbridge Road
Last Tuesday each month 8pm
Email: jelly071.mm@gmail.com
Www.facebook.com/ipmsrivenhall

Witham U3A Photography Group
Henry Dixon Hall
First Thursday of the Month
Email: footeu3aphoto@hotmail.com

Wickham Bishops Jazz Club
Wickham Bishops Village Hall
Monthly—See leaflet in Info Centre
Contact 07548775777
wickhambishopsjazzclub@gmail.com

Witham U3A Family History Group
Witham Library
Third Thursday of the Month
Email: historyfile70@hotmail.co.uk

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Special interest Groups

Big Sing
Maltings Academy
Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm
Email: info@big-sing.com
Www.big-sing.com/join us

Essex Egyptology Group
Spring Lodge Alternate 1st Sundays of the month 3-5pm
secretary@essexegyptology.co.uk
Www.essexegyptology.co.uk

Witham Choral Society
Reformed Church, Newland St
Tuesdays 7.45-9.45pm
Contact: Rev Stephen Northfield
01245 380958 or srnorthfield@aol.com
Www.withamchoralsociety.org.uk

Witham Chess Club
Bethel Church Hall, Church Street
Wednesdays 7.30pm
Contact Jim Steele 01621 892637
Email:witham.library@essex.gov.uk

Essex Knitters & Stitchers
Witham Library 10am-12 noon
1st Wednesday of the month
Contact Wendy 01245 233482
wendymorrissey2@gmail.com
Www.essex.knittersstitchers.org.uk

Funky Voices
Spring Lodge Community Centre
Wednesdays 8-10pm
Contact: 07834 765473
Www.funkyvoices.co.uk

Snooker Club
Stepfield Snooker Club, Surridge Centre, Freebournes Industrial Estate
Contact 01376 517915

Witham Singaround
Little Elms Pub
3rd Wednesday each month

Modelling Club
Royal British Legion Hall Newland St
Saturday Mornings
Contact Bill Hutt 07591 622385
Email: billhutt.kidd@gmail

Hobby Club
Witham Town Football Club
Tuesday 12.30-2.30pm
Contact Shirley text 07804 032731
wtfcclubsteward@gmail.com

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Special interest Groups (contd)

Witham Amateur Operatic Society
secretary@waos.org
Www.waos.org

Essex Egyptology Group
Monthly, Spring Lodge Community Centre
www.essexegyptology.co.uk

Georges Jazz Club
First Friday each month 1-3.30pm
Henry Dixon Hall
Contact 07949201670
Bring your own food & drink

Witham Dramatic Club
info@withamdramatic.co.uk www.withamdramatic.co.uk

Witham Tree Group
Planting or watering around Witham on Thursday Mornings
withamtreegroup2@gmail.com
Www.withamtreegroup.org.uk

Special Educational Needs Groups

Team Kinetix
SEN Family Session available to book Sundays 11.30-12.30
Www.teamkinetix.co.uk

Soccability
Saturdays 12 for 12.30
Witham Town Football Club
Contact Kelvin 07747773671
chairman@witham-town-youth.co.uk

SPACE (Supporting Parents & Carers Everywhere)
St Nicolas Church Hall
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30

Essex SEND
Search for groups throughout Essex by age and need:
https://send.essex.gov.uk/search-support-groups-and-activities

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Youth Groups

All Stars Majorettes
Labour Hall, Collingwood Road
Tuesdays 5-8.30pm
Contact via their Facebook page

Boys Brigade
Valley Church, Guithavon Valley
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Contact 01376 520400
Email: info@withambb.org.uk
Www.withambb.org.uk

Army Cadets
Church House, Collingwood Rd
Thursdays 7-9.30pm
Email: jack.loughran@armymail.mod.uk
Www.armycadets.com

LGBT+ Youth Group
For LGBT+ & friends aged 13-19
Mondays 5-7
Anastasia 07788 301600
Anastasia.meredith@essex.gov.uk

The Witham Hangout
Witham Rugby Club, Spa Rd
Wednesdays
£8 per year membership
£1 per session
withamhangout@hotmail.com
Www.withamhangout.com

Platinum Majorettes
Parkside Youth Centre
Thursday & Friday 6.30-8.30pm
Contact Caroline 07966 376245
Email: platmaj@hotmail.com
Www.platinum-majorettes.weebly.com

Witham Operatic Workshop
kids.team@wow.org.uk
Www.wow.org.uk

Rugby Tots
New Rickstones Academy
Saturdays from 9am
Booking via Www.rugbytots.co.uk

Explorer Scouts—Ages 14-18
Mondays 8-9.30pm location varies
Contact Simon 07979 226707 or
Graham 07880 700284

Popcorn
For young adults 16-30
Casual meet ups at various locations
hello@popcorncommunity.co.uk
Contact: Paulina 07722 368914
Www.popcorncommunity.co.uk

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Social Clubs

Essex IVC Social & Activity Club
Call 07891 927046
Www.essexivc.org.uk

Age Concern Coffee & Games
Witham Town Hall
Wednesday 10-11.30
Contact 0300 373 3333

Witham & Maldon SWANS
Business Meetings every 2nd Tuesday & Social Meeting every 4th Tuesday of the Month
Location Variable: Contact Sandie 01621853742
sandie.briault@gmail.com

Terling WI
terlingwi@outlook.com

Bingo
Witham Football Club
Thursdays 7 for 7.30 start

Lions International
Contact Keith 01376 515325
Www.chelmsfordlionsclub.org.uk

Royal British Legion
3rd Thursday of Month at 7.30pm
Contact Bob Barker 01376 585097
Ladies Group 3rd Thursday 2.15-4.15pm
Contact Dawn on 01376 514370

The Mothers’ Union—Witham Branch
Usually last Thursday of the month
St Nicolas Church Hall at 2pm
Contact Lynette on 01376 512586

Witham Town Lunch Club
Tuesdays Royal British Legion Hall
Coffee and games from 10am
Lunch from 12
Contact Karen to book 07561 636283

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Baby & Toddler Groups

Rickstones Church
Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am
Contact 01376 518957 or 07904 560769

Chatterbox
St Nicolas Church
Mondays at 10.00am
Contact Kathy 07748 4604521
Www.withamparishchurch.org.uk/chatterbox

Small Talk
United Reformed Church, Newland St
Wednesdays
Contact 01376 500958

Valley Tots
Guithavon Valley Church
Tuesdays at 10am (Term time only)
Contact 01376 515339

Bethel Church Hall
Church Street
Wednesdays (term time only)

Harlequin Centre
Next to Acorn Academy
Mondays 1-2.30pm

Up in lights Dance Academy
Wednesdays at Rickstones Church
Contact: 07896 244173
Email: lauren@uilda.co.uk
Www.uilda.co.uk

Tiny Talk Baby Signing Mid Essex
For 0-2 years
Weds & Fridays 10 & 11/30
St Peters Church, Great Totham
nikkihunt@tinytalk.co.uk
www.tinytalk.co.uk

Messy Town
Tuesdays during term Time
Pickles Playhouse
For 6m+

Tiny Sing
Thursdays 9.45am
Witham Library
Booking essential
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thebigsingsoul/761750

Bumps & Babies
Friendship & support group for pregnant women and new mums
Wednesdays 11-12 Witham URC

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Support Groups

Deaf Blind Social Group
Rex Mott Court
For combined hearing and sight loss
Email mark.hare@deafblind.org.uk
Www.deafblind.org.uk

Dementia Friendly Walks
Meet at Witham Leisure Centre
1st Wednesday of the month
Email: kryfu@braintree.gov.uk

Mid-Essex Talking News
United Reform Church, Newland St
Fridays
Contact Ray Hardisty 01206 545062
Email ray.hardisty@btopenworld.com

Dancing with Dementia
Witham Hub, Fridays 2-3.30pm
Contact Katie 07490 374717
info@dancenetworkassociation.org.uk
Www.dancenetworkassociation.org.uk

Walk & Talk
Witham Leisure Centre
1st Wednesday of the month 10am
Contact: Diane Pasfield 07703 381148
Email: Diane.pasfield@essex-fire.gov.uk

Stroke Club
St Peter’s Hospital, Spital Rd Maldon
Contact: Beverly Reynolds 01621 725302
Email: Beverly.Reynolds@stroke.org

Farleigh Bereavement Support
The Tea Rooms, 46 Newland St
1st & 3rd Friday of the month 10-11.30
Email circle@farleighhospice.org or Phone on 01245 457308 if you need more info

Memories and More
Drop in from 10.30 on Tuesdays
United Reformed Church Newland St
Contact Ruth Blackett 07546 838825

Bereavement Cafe
1st & 3rd Monday of the month
10-11.30 at The Well, Guithavon St
Contact Joy 07754 409472 or Jean 07790 602173

Walk & Talk 4 Men
Various Sundays at 11am
See Facebook Walk&Talk4Men for details

Carers First
Witham United Reform Church
12.30-2pm 2nd Monday of each month
Carersfirst.org.uk 0330 303 1555

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Meet in Morrisons car park
Saturdays 10am
Contact Angela Gakis 07799 068408

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Slimming Groups

Slimming World
Tuesday 9.30am Witham URC
Tuesday 7pm Witham Football Club
Saturday 8.30am Masonic Hall, Maldon Road
Wednesday 5.30 Southview School
Monday 6pm Bethel Church Hall, Church Street

WW
Saturday 9.30am Bethel Church Hall, Church Street

Please note we believe these details to be correct but recommend you check directly with the club

Witham Information Centre
Pop into the Town Hall and see us for:
Public Hall and Local Event Tickets
Free Dog Poo Bags & Recycling Bags
Reduced Price Adventure Island & Sea Life tickets
Local Information
National Express Bookings
Senior Railcard Discount Codes
Bus Timetables
Witham Souvenirs
Wilkins Jam, Chutney & Sauces
Theatre Tokens
Coach Trips