Corfe Clubs & Societies

Charity for the Allotments
This village Charity originally  owned a field of allotments in the 19th century near the Golf Club lands. The small rents collected provided help to any parishoner in need or distress.   In the early 1980's the field fell into disuse and was sold, the proceeds being invested to provide income.   The Charity's five trustees are all village residents and the Clerk is Ann Finchett01823 421 392.  Any requests for help should be made to her.   As well as helping Parishoners the scheme was extended some years ago to help the Queen's Acre (the field abutting the Village Hall) as well as the Village Hall itself.

Corfe WI
After many years of being in existence, our WI has agreed it should be suspended for three years effective January 2009, which is the preliminary to final closure.   This sad state of affairs has come about for several reasons one being that no member was willing to serve on the Committee and another was the lack of local active support.   If any ladies would like to reverse this and perhaps get a group together of younger people they are most welcome to try.   Another possibility is that a new group would be keener to go out to evening meetings.   This matter could be taken up with the local executive at Wilton Lodge,11 Trull Road, Taunton TA14PT.   01823 284261 or the national website at www.thewiorg.uk

Corfe and Pitminster Gardening Society
This active group meets on a regular basis enjoying visiting speakers on subjects such as gardening techniques and  botanical excursions using various media to explain the talk.   There are plant sales, a chance to talk to visiting speakers and tea and coffee are served to allow members to converse among themselves.   Often garden visits and other outings are arranged.   New members are always welcome.   For full details please contact Sheila Andrews on 01823 421 678 or andrewsalela@aol.com 

Short Mat Bowling
This group meets in the Village Hall on Monday evenings at 7.30p.m.    Friendly matches are enjoyed with neighbouring clubs, there are fund-raising tournaments for local charities and there are Bowls Holidays organised at hotels throughout the South-west.   Andrew Fogwill is the organizer and can be reached at 01823 421 551.   All are welcome - come along and have a go!!

Corfe and Pitminster Historical Society
This group meets on a sporadic basis and for full details of the year’s activities please contact the Chair – Mr. Andy Fogwell 01823 421 551

The Toddler Group
This meets in the Village Hall every Friday between 10a.m. and 12noon.   The cost is £1.50 per family (birth to 5 years old) and during school holidays older siblings may also attend.   The first half of the morning is taken up with arts and crafts, then there is a healthy snack break, following by activities.   In good weather everyone goes outside to enjoy the playing area and  interaction with other parents.   New faces are always welcome.

Corfe Quilters
This group currently has a membership of 24 ladies.   Their patchwork and quilting skills continue to improve and it is hoped that an exhibition of their work will be held yearly.   The venue for meetings is the Village Hall on Monday afternoons from 2p.m. to 4 p.m.   For further information please contact Sue Ford at 01823 421 769 or e-mail richsueford@hotmail.com

Corfe Bell Ringers Society
St. Nicholas Church in Corfe has a 6 Bell tower, tenor 6cwt.   The group meets for practice on Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m.   Sunday Ringing is at 9.45 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month  and 5.45p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday.

Visitors and learners are always very welcome.  
Contact Mr. Jeremy Dugdale on 01823 421 780 or  email jeremy@troutpress.co.uk

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