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A relaxed and friendly place to enjoy a cup of tea and meet new people.

Mondays 9am - 11am (term time only) at Longparish Village Hall.

For children aged 0-5.

Fun Activities, Toys, Games, Music, Singing, Story Time, Drawing, Healthy Snack, Making New Friends.

Everyone welcome - Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers.

£1 per Adult, 50p per Child.

We look forward to seeing you!

Longparish Tower has six bells which are rung occasionally for special occasions. Change ringing is fascinating and is free to learn: you do not have to be strong or musical to ring, nor do you have to be a churchgoer. Please contact the Tower Captain, Peter Hull if you’d like to know more.

Longparish Village Choir is a non-auditioning ‘community choir’ of about 25 local people who sing for fun. We enjoy singing a wide range of accessible songs from Motown to Mozart.

We are not an official Church choir but we do support all the major Church festivals as well as staging fun concerts, usually in aid of charities. We also occasionally sing for christenings, weddings and funerals and it is always a great privilege to be part of such important family events.

We welcome all singers and would love you to join us. Don’t worry if you can’t read music, all you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to attend rehearsals. We are especially keen, at the moment, to recruit tenors.

We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7.30-9.30 in the River Room at The Plough. There is no subscription fee, just some modest music costs and a small charge for ‘refreshments’ if you want them. (Most of the choir seem to be ‘refreshed’ by a glass or two of wine but this is not compulsory!)

To find out more, please email Susie Urquhart or chat to any member of the choir you may know.

Longparish Countryside Club is open to children who live in the Hill & Valley area and who are interested in learning more about the countryside. Events are organised at various times: there is no charge, and details will be found on the Events page of this website.

Refreshments are provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

If you would like to know more or attend any of the sessions, please email countrysideclub28@gmail.com

Or call Paul Knipe on 01264 720713 or 07941 756 259 or Laura Wearn on 01264 720066

Longparish Craft Club is a social group with a shared love of making things. We meet fortnightly on Tuesdays at Longparish Village Hall in either the main hall or in the meeting room to the rear of the hall. The club runs from 7.30pm until 9.30pm and entry costs £2 per person which includes tea and coffee.

We would like to welcome anyone with an interest in sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, dressmaking, jewellery making, scrapbooking, patchwork, quilting, crosstitch, cardmaking or any other handicraft.

You can be a complete beginner or an experienced crafter.

It’s a great opportunity to meet others with similar interests, see what everyone else is making and have a chat.

We cannot promise that we have experts in all fields but if you're struggling with a project or new skill, there is a good chance that one of us will be able to offer help and advice.

For more information and meeting dates visit our Longparish Craft Club facebook page, email longparishcraft@btinternet.com, telephone Helen Ridge 01264 720256 or Zoe Phillips 01264 720337 or check the events diary in the Hill & Valley magazine.

Longparish Cricket Club, formed in 1878, is a friendly and welcoming village club. Fielding senior and junior age group sides in the Hampshire adult and Winchester junior cricket leagues, we are a community cricket club that is open to all, offering the opportunity to play cricket in a variety of standards and formats. The club has a long and rich history, including having twice reached the final of the Village Knockout competition at Lords.

We are always pleased to welcome new members or spectators to the club and our village ground. If you would like any more information please contact us via our website at longparishcc.hitscricket.com or visit us at the ground.

Ladies, would you like to get out on your bike, meet other ladies of all ages with all types of bikes, have a laugh and cycle to a coffee stop for cake?

Rides starting from Longparish and other Andover locations.

Doesn't matter if you are a beginner only wanting to cycle to the pub or a more experienced rider, there is something to suit all levels.

To find out more contact Jen - Fb page ‘Cycling with Jen’ or give me a call 07826 366212.

Anyone with an interest in our village school is a ‘friend’. FoLS raise funds for experiences and resources to support learning in the school.

For more information visit the FoLS page on the school website.

www.longparish.hants.sch.uk

The Gardening Club meets most months on the fourth Tuesday, either with a speaker or for a garden visit. Members are welcome from the surrounding area.

Contact Mrs Rosie Lowry on 720325 or Mrs Marion Bell on 720205.

An informal group bringing together performances for local causes. Contact Andy Smith on andrewsmith19@btinternet.com or 07879 410073

Pilates Classes in Longparish Village Hall

Pilates Classes with Chloe of Keep Moving Pilates every Wednesday morning.

Weekly group mat Pilates classes using small equipment.

Wednesdays 07:15am beginners

Wednesdays 09:15am intermediates

Wednesdays 10:30am beginners/improvers

£10/class pay-as-you-go or £9/class if pre-purchased

Pilates is maintenance training for the body to help combat the physical limitations of modern life. It can help produce better results in your chosen sport, overcome injury and pain, and maintain mobility and balance as you age. It is a mindful practise which is fun and challenging.

Contact chloe@keepmovingpilates.co.uk or call on 07866 582 882 to book onto a class or find out more.

Low impact exercise and stretches to music. Aids fitness, co-ordination, balance, physical and mental well-being. Led by Lauren, a fully qualified dance and fitness instructor.

Come and join our friendly group on Thursday mornings, 9.15am at Northwood Farm Buildings, Andover Down.

£5 a session and free parking. Car share and lifts available from Longparish. If you are interested please phone Sarah 07789 472820 or email sarahaharris33@gmail.com