Welcome to Woodcote
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Selected photographs on this website courtesy of Alan Copeland.
Other Clubs & Activities
Goring, Woodcote & District Lions Club
Goring, Woodcote & District Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International which has just been recognised by the United Nations as one of the premier NGOs in the world.
Laurels Club
Club for the over 58's. Meet Village Hall 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month at 2.15pm. Contact Margaret Wyatt - 01491 680847.
Lunch Club
Held every Monday at Langtree School from 12.30pm to 3.00pm term time. The Lunch Club provides a two course meal and companionship for those who have retired and would like to make new friends and acquaintances. The cost is £3.50. Numbers are limited. To book, please contact Michelle on 01491 682120 (mornings) or michelle.callan@halarose.co.uk. The catering is kindly provided by Langtree School and some of the pupils will provide entertainment for those at the lunches.
National Vintage Tractor and Engine Club
Meet Englefield Social Club on first Wednesday of every month (except January) at 8.00pm. Contact Mr Pat Froom(Chairman) - 0118 930 2735.
Over 50s Mind Health & Body Sessions
Supported by Oxfordshire County Council and Age Concern Oxon, Wallingford School, a sports specialist college, is hosting ‘Mind Health and Body’ sessions for the over 50s from 1.30 - 3.00pm on Fridays, starting on 6th June 2008. Activities could include computing, photography, art, exercise, dancing and table tennis. The students are very keen and open to suggestions. The numbers will be limited, so to reserve a place or to find out more, please ring Barbara Jordan on 01844 217904.
South Oxfordshire Archaeological Group
SOAG are an active local archaeology group involved with fieldwork projects and local historical research. Also monthly public meetings at Goring Heath Parish Hall, Whitchurch Hill. For more information visit our website - www.soagarch.org.uk.
Whitchurch Hill Camera Club
We meet every Wednesday evening from September to June. All aspects of modern photography are included in our Programme. Contact Alan Copeland (Chairman) at alan@curiosities.co.uk or 01491 681471. For further information please visit our website www.whitchurchhillcameraclub.co.uk.
Windmill Sales
Four times a year, in March, June, September and December, we hold a Nearly New Sale of children's games, toys, nursery equipment, and children's clothes. Items are sold on the basis of 75% to the donor and 25% given to a different cause each time.
Womens Institute
Please come along and join us at 2.30pm on the third Wednesday in every month in the Village Hall (except August). We are an extremely friendly WI of 40 members. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Woodcote Charitable
The Associations major fund raising event is the annual Woodcote Rally, the proceeds of which are donated to local charities and organizations. For further details please contact Roger Dorling – 01491 873711.
Woodcote Conservation Group
The Woodcote Conservation Group is involved in maintaining and protecting the characteristic features of the village's environment, and in promoting awareness and appreciation of our local plants, creatures and habitats. We organise regular working-parties, help out with national and local surveys, and hold public talks on topics of local environmental interest. New members always welcome. Visit our website www.woodcotecg.org.uk for more details.
Woodcote Festival
On Saturday 20th September 2008 this is a grand event for the village, with loads of events and activities, including a horticultural display and competition.
Woodcote Rally
Second Weekend in July. Woodcote's major annual event with all proceeds donated to the village. For this event to flourish we need the help and support of the village. Contact Martin Allwright - 01491 680872 or visit our website www.woodcoterally.org.uk for more details.
Photographs from the 2008 Rally - stuffedtiger.fotopic.net/c1546276_1.html.
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