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Clubs / Groups / Activities

If you are interested in setting up a club in our new village hall please contact us. Email:-jennyforster@live.co.uk

Group / Club Information

MONDAY

Zumba Fitness Class
The fun fitness phenomenon that is Zumba, has come to Highwood. Ladies Only, suitable for all ages and abilities. Get moving and shaking to Latin rhythms ditch the workout and join the party!!

• Monday Mornings from 9.30 – 10.30am
• Monday Evenings from 6.15 – 7.15pm

Try your first 2 classes for half price! Contact Chrissi on Tel: 07429 108974 or email zumbachrissi@live.co.uk

Ballroom and Latin American Dancing
Take your first dance steps in a relaxed and friendly environment.  Weekly dance classes in Ballroom and Latin American dancing. All levels welcome from beginners to advanced and private tuition available by appointment.

• Monday evenings from 7.30 - 8.15pm (Private classes please pre-book with Debbie)
• Monday evenings from 8.30 - 9.30pm (Public class £6.00 per adult per class)

For more information contact Debbie on Tel: 07872-427946, or email shallwedancepromotions@gmail.com

TUESDAY

Iyengar Yoga

Iyenga Yoga improves strength, stamina, flexibility and the ability to relax.  Lois is a fully qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher and has been teaching for over 12 years.  Lois teaches her classes in a 6 week yoga courses. The classes are general level, where beginners are welcome to attend.  If you would like to book a place, please contact Lois on Tel: 07960-399350, or email loisshilton@googlemail.com

• Tuesday morning from 9.30 - 11am
• Tuesday evenings from 7.00 -  8.30pm.

WEDNESDAY

Carpet Bowls
Carpet Bowls was devised as a scaled down version of indoor bowls. The principle aim is to deliver your wood closer to the jack than your opponent. The game is suitable for all ages, male, female and children.

• Wednesday afternoons from 2.00 - 4.00pm (starting 11th April 2012)

For more information please contact Sheila on 01245-248062 or Yvonne on 01245-472993.

Highwood Parish Council
Parish Council Meetings are held at the Village Hall on Wednesday evenings. Council Meeting dates for 2012 are as follows:-

Contact the Clerk Louise Fuller highwoodpc@hotmail.com or see the Highwood Parish Council website for further information www.essexinfo.net/highwood

The Ladies Club
A sociable, informative and fun evening for all ladies.  £3.00 on the door, which includes tea / coffee and biscuits.  Each month there are demonstrations, speakers, or games such as bingo. 

• Third Wednesday of every month from 8 - 10pm.

Ladies Club dates for 2012 include:

For further information call Iris on 01245-248755 or Alison on 01245-248453.

THURSDAY

Qi Gong (Similar to Tai Chi)

• Thursday mornings from 10.30 - 11.30am

Elise has been teaching Qi Gong since 1988. Classes are in a 12 week course, or per class.  Qi-Gong uses slow, graceful movements combined with controlled breathing to promote circulation of QI [energy] within the body to promote overall physical, mental and spiritual health. As learned and performed it promotes a sense of calmness and well-being, working on every joint in the body improving balance, flexibility and the immune system. Qi Gong is for all ages and the attire required is loose fitting comfortable clothing.  Contact Elise on 07801-254138 or email johnson121@btinternet.com

Zumba Fitness Class
The fun fitness phenomenon that is Zumba, has come to Highwood.  Ladies Only suitable for all ages and abilities. Get moving and shaking to Latin rhythms ditch the workout and join the party!!

• Thursday Evenings from 7 30 - 8 30pm

Try your first 2 classes for half price! Contact Chrissi on
Tel: 07429 108974 or email zumbachrissi@live.co.uk

FRIDAY

The Catch Up Café

• First Friday of every month from 10am - noon

A ‘Community Coffee Morning’ with cakes, hot drinks, stalls and lots of opportunity to meet friends, neighbours and other members of the community.  The Chelmsford Borough Council's Mobile Customer Information Team are in attendance from 10.00-11.00am to provide advice about Council services including information on receiving help with Housing Benefit or Council Tax, applying for a free bus pass (if you are over 60), and reporting environmental problems.  They stock information on leisure, tourism, local issues and can even provide residents with FREE replacement recycling sacks, dog waste bags and pouches for disposing of chewing gum and cigarette ends!

Catch Up Café dates for 2012 include:-

• January 6th
• February 3rd
• March 2nd
• March 30th
• May 4th
• June 1st
• July 6th

For further information, please contact Sue on 01245-249383 or email catchupcafe@gmx.co.uk

Youth Club
Jodie Davis and Lisa Foreman are local parents who have started a youth club for local children aged 8-15.  They offer art, craft, cooking, table tennis and games and run alongside the Essex Boys and Girls Association.

1. Fortnightly Fridays 6.00 until 9.00pm
2. Some school holidays 12.30 - 3.30pm

Youth Club dates for 2012 include:

Further dates to be advised shortly!  If your children would like to attend, or you could help, please contact Jodie on 01245-248922.