Adderbury is very fortunate to have a fantastic selection of activities and groups based in the village that cater for all ages, from the Babies and Toddlers group through to the ever active, Over Sixties Club. Whatever your choice of hobby or interest there's sure to be something going on that will be of interest.
To find out about any of the organisations listed, simply click on the name.
1st Adderbury Brownies
c/o Lucy Plackett Activity Centre Tel: 01295 810331 Contact: Melanie Cox Email:brownowl@1stadderburybrownies.org.uk www.1stadderburybrownies.org.uk Meetings: Term time every Thursday 6 - 7.30pm Part of the Deddington district guiding group, we hold regular activities for girls from 7 - 10 years.We have outings and day trips - and most importantly lots of fun!
1st Adderbury Guides Tel: 01869 338397 Contact: Mary Brodey Email:mary.brodey@btinternet.com Meetings: Mondays 7pm-9pm (school terms times only) A uniformed youth group for girls (10-14 years), with cooking, camping, crafts, games, singing, dance, adventurous activities and much more. Come and try us!
1st Adderbury Scouts Tel: 01295 812459 Contact: James Pope Email:adderburyscouts@btinternet.com www.adderburyscouts.com Meetings: Tuesday evenings in the Institute, plus weekend activities and summer camp One of the most innovative and successful troops in the county. Join after your 10th birthday - £29 per quarter. We need volunteers to help re-start a cub group
Adderbury Bowls Club
Twyford Gardens, Twyford,Banbury OX17 3JB Tel: 01295 811118 Contact: John Hermon Email:jphermon@tiscali.co.uk www.adderbury.org/bowlsclub.html
The Club and Bar operate throughout the year The Club is an outdoor Bowling Club from April to Octoberfor both Ladies, Men and Juniors. Social membership available. Social events are organized throughout the year.
Adderbury Cine Club Chairman: Francois Gallais
Monthly film screenings at The Institute Website:www.adderburycineclub.org.uk
Adderbury Conservation Action Group (ACAG) Tel: 01295 810478 Contact: Peter Burrows Email:burrowspeter@hotmail.com Village group intent on conserving and protecting the fabric of the village by focusing on threats to the quality of life in Adderbury
Meetings: first Wednesday evening in each month 7.30pm The Cartwright Hotel, Aynho.
A camera club for all irrespective of experience or equipment, be it DSLR or Camera phone
Adderbury Gardening Club Contact: David White Telephone: 01295 812679 email: david.white@doctors.org.uk Meetings: Church House at 7.30pm on the first Tuesday of the month September to December and then February to April. Visit our web pages In addition to the programme, during the summer months, the Club organises at least one day trip to a place of horticultural interest and a few evening visits to local gardens. The Club holds its’ own Plant and Cake Sale each Spring and also provides plants for stalls at numerous village fetes. The Club has an Annual Show on the last Saturday in August each year. The Show is open to Gardening Club Members and the villagers of Adderbury, Twyford and Milton. There are a few trophies to be won, but the aim of the show is to encourage villagers of all ages to “have a go”. Schedules for adults and juniors are obtainable now from The Library, Taste Buds and the Club Secretary.
Adderbury History Association Tel: 812875
Contact: Keith Blake - Secretary
Email: info@adderburyhistoryassociation.org.uk Meetings: Third Monday of the month at the Methodist Hall in Chapel Lane at 7 30 pm. Visitors are always welcome at meetings so do come along.
Adderbury Over Sixties Club
Tel: 01295 810694 Contact: Rhoda Woodward Email:rhoda14725@aol.com Meetings: Adderbury Parish Institute - 2nd Wednesdays from April to September 2nd Outings: 4th Wednesdays April to September 2nd, 4th Wednesdays September to March Meeting are held in the Institute, speakers on various subjects slide, film shows, fish and chip lunches. New Year lunch outing. Carol service Methodist Chapel. Christmas party. New members very welcome
Adderbury Park Football Club
Lucy Plackett Playing Field OX17 3EE Tel: 01295 811801 Contact: Matthew Wise Email:dawn.gilkes@btinternet.com Meetings: Seniors and juniors training Weds at 7pm - senior matches Saturday 2.30pm, juniors at 10.30am APFC run 4 junior teams and 2 senior teams playing in local Oxfordshire leagues. New players and members always welcome
Adderbury Park Football Club Juniors
Lucy Plackett Playing Field OX17 3EE Tel: 01295 251474 Email: Colin McLean Meetings: See above
Adderbury Reading Group Tel: 01295 812958 Contact: Sara Clitheroe Email:sjclitheroe@btinternet.com Meetings: Every 3rd Tuesday (not August) - Church House Formed 5 years ago. Usually 7 - 10 members, and we agree in advance what books to read. The group is very informal and we welcome both committed regulars and those who fancy dropping in on an ad hoc basis
Adderbury & Milton Royal British Legion
c/o Tryad House, High St Adderbury OX17 3LS Tel: 01295 810368 Contact: David Jones Meetings: see diary page and local press Charity dedicated to the welfare of ex-servicemen and their dependents.Funded from public subscription - we work locally to generate funds, and welcome your support
Adderbury Running Club Contact: Tony Gill, Adderbury Running Club, Billings, Horn Hill Road, Adderbury, Banbury, OX17 3EW, UK Tel: +44 (0)1295 812262 fax: +44 (0)845 6382280 web:www.adderburyrunningclub.co.uk email:Tony.Gill@phrontis.com In addition to our annual event we also do quarterly activities including social gatherings and regular training runs. New club members and social members (ie member of other running clubs living in the vicinity) welcome.
Adderbury Theatre Workshop Tel: 07966 055427 Contact: Paul Hopkins (Chairman), Email:prha1@tiscali.co.uk Meetings: Adderbury Parish Institute for rehearsals and shows We are the village amateur dramatic society and normally put on three shows a year. A pantomime, a play and a cabaret.
New members are always welcome for on and off stage
Adderbury Youth Club Contact: Pam Haynes Tel: 01295 812844 Email: pam.haynes@btinternet.com Meetings: Thursday evenings 7.00 - 8.30 pm Football Club, Lucy Plackett Playing Field Are you aged 9-13 years old? Would you like to have fun and make new friends? Do you enjoy outdoor games, music, dancing, singing? Would you like to do craft activities and go on trips and much much more? Come along and give it a try.
Banbury Golf Club
Aynho Rd Adderbury OX17 3NT Tel: 01295 812880 Email:office@banburygolfclub.co.uk www.banburygolfclub.co.uk 27 Hole Golf Club with catering facilities operated by Evergreens (same telephone number).
Please call for details of competitions/events. Please call to book tee times
Banbury West End Tennis and Squash Club
Chapel Lane, Adderbury OX17 3LZ Tel: 01295 810877 Contact: Ray Armstrong Email:ray.armstrong@dsl.pipex.com www.banburywestend-tennis-squash.co.uk Fantastic facilities in beautiful setting. 7 hard tennis courts (4 floodlit) and 2 squash courts, licensed bar. Numerous tennis & squash teams play all. year round. Weekly clubnights, club tournaments, social events. Comprehensive junior tennis coaching programme. New members welcome.
Coffee & Chat
Tel: 01295 810448 Contact: Mrs Gail Cripps Email:gailsmadhouse321@aol.com Meetings: Coffee morning every Tue 10-12 in Church House and the Library Coffee morning for everyone, to help raise funds for Katharine House Hospice and to get to know your fellow villagers.
Friends of Community of Adderbury Library (FOCAL)
The Library, Church House, High St, Adderbury Tel: 01295 811944 Contact: Sheila August Email:sheila.august@btopenworld.com Meetings: see diary for fund raising events Fund raising group dedicated to the upkeep and development of Adderbury Library - improving opening hours and facilities
Folk Club at The Bell
The Bell Folk club meets at 8.30pm on the first and third Monday of the month. We are an eclectic bunch of musicians – some just beginners, some who have been playing for too long to recall. We may have our roots in the Folk tradition, but we love to try out new songs and tunes. Blues, Beatles and Bhangra might all be part of a typical Bell Folk night. Come along and be assured of a warm, Bell Folk welcome.
Contact: John Ekers
Tel: 01869 811741
Email: jle@bloxhamschool.com
Katharine House Hospice
East End, Adderbury OX17 3NL
01295 812161 general@khh.org.uk www.khh.org.uk
Specialist palliative care services, supporting those with life-limiting illnesses whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. All services are free of charge
Lake House - The Order of St John Care Trust Lake House, Lake Walk, The Green, Adderbury OX17 3NG Tel: 01295 811183 Contact: Anna Hicks Email:manager.lakehouse@osjctoxon.co.uk www.osjct.co.uk Residential care home for the over 65's. 43 residents providing 24 hour care, activities programme, all single rooms. Lake House Day Centre operates from Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 - 2.30 we have vacancies. Every one welcome to come along for the day to see if they would like to attend.
Ninjitsu at the Lucy Plackett Activity Centre
We train in traditional ninjutsu on Tuesdays(beginners) and Sundays(intermediate) as well as private martial art and self defense instruction. For more info about the club or the head instructor or to apply for a training position or place on self defense course, or even to talk about private or corporate tuition please visit www.ojika.co.uk , email ojika@hotmail.co.uk or call 0788 229 0883
Milton Cricket Club Tel: 01295 811059 Contact: Nick Fennell Email: nf@archway-management.co.uk MiltonCC web page Matches: Full Sunday fixture list from May to September playing at Warriner school and socialise in the Black Boy, Milton (01295 721111) With no cricket in Adderbury or Bloxham for many years now, Milton CC feels a duty to sustain good sociable friendly cricket in the area and has done so successfully for over 10 years now. We are always looking for new members of all ages and abilities, but with the common need to want to enjoy your cricket.
National Gardens Scheme (Adderbury Group) Tel: 01295 812679 Contact: Dr David White Email:david.white@doctors.org.uk
Gardens Open early May and early July Private gardens open to the public two days a year for charities, predominantly Macmillan Nurses, Marie Curie and Katharine House Hospice
Neighbourhood Watch Contact: Keith Norton
Tel: 01295 812170
Email: keith-norton@lineone.net Meetings: Second Wednesday April and October Part of national scheme, with 35 local coordinators. Encouraging vigilance, assisting the police and taking care of the vulnerable
St Mary's Church Bellringers Tel: 01295 811712 Contact: Donald Higham Email:polygonhouse@waitrose.com Practice night Thursday at 7.30pm. Visit our webpage for more information.
St Mary’s Church Choir
Contact: Chris Holmes
Tel: 01295 810308
Email: cholmesbookbder@aol.com
Woman's Fellowship
Tel: 01295 810448 Contact: Mrs Gail Cripps Email:gailsmadhouse321@aol.com Meetings: Womans Fellowship 1st Tue in the month @2.30-4pm. Woman’s fellowship, open to all women, an informal group who originally met for fellowship when unable to get to church due to family commitment. This group has been going for 50 years. We have a hymn, prayer and guest speakers finishing with tea and biscuits. All welcome.
Photography on the site has been kindly supplied from many sources, particular thanks to:
J & S Hurd Photography - 01295 811108 and Adderbury, Deddington & District Photographic Society
