Local Clubs and Activities in Hemel Hempstead

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After School Club, London Road
As confirmed by our recent OFSTED inspection a well established club (since 1994) providing quality after school care. The club is open to children aged rising 5 to 11 from any school in Hemel. We do have a coach which picks up from Two Waters, Pixies Hill and Chaulden schools. Based on the London Road not far from the railway station. Enquiries please call Ingrid during club hours 3pm to 6pm on 07866 982799 or Anne evenings on 01442 240350.

Munchkids After School and Holiday Club
Munchkids is a well established Ofsted registered after school and holiday club for children aged between 5-13 years old at South Hill School, Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1TT. We operate every week of the year. In term time we pick children up from Boxmoor Schools and care for them up to either 5.15pm to 6pm. In the school holidays we are open from 8.30am - 5.30pm. During the Easter and Summer holidays we open a second club for the over 8's only. We offer a range of activities including arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor play, group games and competitions. For more information please call Linda Spiers 07960 450318 or email admin[at]munchkids.co.uk

Dacorum Animal Rights Group
We hold a regular stall on the Marlowes side of Bank Court on the last Saturday of each month, plus run a regular newsletter of local and national events. Whenever possible we also coordinate lifts for individuals wishing to attend these events.
For more details contact: Anne Duvall, P O Box 254, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP1 2SU Tel: 01442 872217

Hemel Hempstead Art Society
We meet every Tuesday evening from 8 - 10pm in central Hemel Hempstead, for a varied programme of lectures, demonstrations and life model sessions. These alternate with project meetings when in-hand work, or subjects arranged by the committee, can be carried out in the friendly atmosphere of like-minded amateur artists. Annual subscriptions are £12 payable at the AGM in March and weekly fees vary according to the activity involved.
For more details Tel: 01442 392841 for our current programme and venue.

Dacorum and Tring Athletics Club
We are a friendly athletics club, with members of all ages competing in cross country, track and field and road races. Competition is supplied at all levels, accepting membership from both male and female athletes from the age of 10 upwards. For any more information about the club, call the athletics track on the number below. There is always answering service available.
For more details Tel: 01442 211155 or see their Website

Badminton for over 50's
Thursdays 2pm-3pm. Venue Dacorum Sports centre. Very friendly group, range of ages over 50. Small charge each month. New members very welcome.
For more details contact Maureen on 01442 872291 or e-mail mblennon@hotmail.com.

Badmintonians Badminton Club
Badmintonians are located in Hemel Hempstead with a number of teams competing in local leagues in the South West Herts area. We aim to have about 24 members with broadly equal numbers of lady and men players. Summer Club is an ideal time to play yourself in. This club is open to all and help will be given to the more novice players if required but you should note that membership of the Summer Club does not give automatic entry to the Winter Club. Membership of the Winter Club, when the league matches are played, can only be gained with the approval of the membership committee. Newcomers (of an appropriate standard) in winter will be invited to join in club play for a maximum of 3 nights, after which permanent membership will be considered
We have a special need for lady players of league standard and can guarantee league play for those of appropriate ability. Call us now if you are interested.
For more details contact Brian Gibb - Chairman, Phone: 01442 262702, e-mail: Brian@Badmintonians.org.uk or Tony Lee - Secretary, Phone: 01442 252135 e-mail: Tony@Badmintonians.org.uk or see our Club Website.

Gadebridge Badminton Club
Gadebridge Badminton club is a friendly, sociable but competitive club based at Lockers Park School, just a few minutes from Hemel Sports centre, playing in the South West Herts league. Club nights are on Mondays 2000 - 2200hrs. We welcome league standard players and currently run a Mens, Ladies and 3 Mixed teams.
If you have just moved into the area, or feel the urge to take up the sport again, or just want a change from your present club, please email me with your contact details (phone number or email address) at gadebridgebc@hotmail.com or see our Club Website for more information, map, photos, fixtures and results etc.

Hemel Hempstead Chess Club
We meet on Monday nights from 7.45pm until 11 pm at the Cottrells Club, Cottrells Road. All standards welcome!!
For more details contact: Barrie Saunders tell no 01442 402939, or see their Website

Gadebridge Community Centre
Located in Gadebridge Community Centre, The Nokes, Rossgate, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3LG. Various activities for all ages from babies to adults of all ages. FREE internet cafe, with volunteer helpers. Also 7 rooms for hire for a variety of events or club use. Two halls and 5 meeting rooms. View events at Gadebridge Community Centre on our Web Calendar
For more details Tel 01442 251002, E Mail gadebridgecc[at]yahoo.co.uk (replace [at] with @). Registered charity number 1110831

Grovehilldocra
Grovehilldocra is a Residents Association and community goup in the Grovehill area of Hemel Hempstead. We have been established for over two years, and started Grovehill DOC (developing our community ) Residents association to represent tenants of William Sutton Housing association, but we now undertake community based activities and projects in the whole of Grovehill and work closely with other groups in the Hemel Hempstead Area.
For more details email: grovehilldocra@msn.com or see their Website.

Grovehill Community Internet Cafe
Grovehill Community Centre, Henry Wells Square, Aycliffe Drive, Hemel Hempstead. Wednesdays 09.30-2.00. Ask about afternoons and evenings. Access the Internet, send or pick up emails, fill in forms, create your own documents, etc Ł1 hour. Friendly help and advice. One to one tutoring. Learn at your own pace. Coffe, tea. Set dinner served at 12.15. Tel 261252 to order.
For more details email: gna@dslpipex.com.

Highfield Community Centre
Located in Bellgate, Highfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5BS. Place for people to use the internet cafe, karate, social occasions, Hall to book etc.
For more details email: manager[at]highfieldcommunitycentre.co.uk (replace [at] with @) Tel: 01442 398 291 or see their Website.

Greenhills Singers
6 - 12 strong choir singing part-songs, sacred music, madrigals, etc, for pleasure, social events, church services, concerts and special occasions. New members welcome. Meetings are held in Hemel Hempstead on Wednesdays 8pm-9.30pm.
For more details, telephone 01442 259711.

Hemel Hempstead Singers
We are a small friendly choir which gives about 4 concerts per year. We meet on Wednesdays during term time at 7.45 in the Friends Meeting House in George Street, Hemel Hempstead. All singers are welcome and there is no audition.
For more details, contact contact Sylvia Howe on 01442 864096, Heather Houston on 01442 386657, email: h.houston@ntlworld.com or see their Website.

Just Acappella
We are a mixed singing group(Soprano/Alto/Tenor/bass) of around 20 men and women. We meet at Leverstock Green Village hall every Monday evening at 8pm. Our singers have varied singing backgrounds from different types of choral groups, but all have an interest in Acappella unaccompanied singing. We sing a variety of music some Doo-wop, someGospel, some swing and Jazz style pieces, plus items from the thirties era. The group is available to sing at performances, both paid and charitable.
Organisers can be advised on how they may fit in with any event that they are planning by looking at the group Website, or contacting the music director - Jean Digby on 01844 216003. Please contact us if you may be interested in joining the group, potential members are always welcome. ( please ring prior to visiting us).

Crafty Chatter
Crafty Chatter is for people who enjoy doing arts & crafts but don't always have the inclination to do them at home alone. So if you enjoy arts & crafts and would like to get together with like minded people, pass on skills, make friends then bring your craft and join us every other Wednesday at Warners End Community Centre, Hemel Hempstead, between 7-10pm Ł2.

The Salvation Army Craft Club
For all those budding "Changing Rooms" and "House Invaders" fans! Learn how to spruce up those old items around the house and turn them into something beautiful! The club is running on the 2nd Monday in the month at 7.45pm at The Salvation Army in Waterhouse Street.
Further details can be obtained be e-mailing gill@hemel-sa.freeserve.co.uk or visiting our Website.

Hemel Hempstead Folk Dance Club
We meet every Friday evening during school terms at 8.15 p.m. We are a small, friendly group of folk dancers who enjoy dancing principally English dances. Come and learn some of the dances you see in costume dramas on TV. We meet at Bourne Methodist Church Hall on the corner of Northridge Way and Ashtree Way.
For more details contact: Michael Heylin, Telephone 01442 398022.

Life and Soul Academy
The Life and Soul Academy in Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, opens to the community on the weekend of the 15/16th September 2007. There is something for everyone at the Life and Soul Academy for children and adults of all ages and abilities. It really is going to be the Life and Soul of the local community. Classes will include; Melody Bear (18months +), Pre Juvenile, Modern Jazz, Pointe Work, Body Conditioning, Disco, Hip Hop, Boys only, Salsa, Rock n Roll, Ballroom, Theatre insights, Cheerleading, African Beats, Banghba Beats. There will even be first dance classes for brides and bridegrooms to be and for all those Dads who embarrass their children on the dance floor Dads Dancing lessons! There is also a juice bar for relaxation and a therapy room. Therapies will include; aromatherapy massage, Balinese massage, ayerveudic treatments, holistic face, back and scalp, Indian Head Massage, Chakra Balancing and nutritional healing. Life and Soul s specialist treatments from the Serenity range will be available. Workshops on lifestyle and wellbeing will also be run throughout the yea, .they look forward to welcoming you!
For more details telephone 01442 233050 or email: info@lifeandsoulacademy.co.uk

Salsa Classes and Club
Every Wednesday, starting on 10th September 2003 (after moving from Kings Langley). Two Salsa Classes at 8.00pm, one for Beginners; the other for Improvers. Followed by dancing until 11.00. We have a lot of fun - do join us! Everyone welcome, including new beginners - no partner necessary. Price - Ł6 per evening. Venue: Hemel Hempstead Town FC, Vauxhall Rd, HP2 4HW.
For more details contact: Martin, Telephone 07931 598346. e-mail: klsalsa@freenet.co.uk or visit our Website

Dacorum Sub Aqua Club
Dacorum Sub Aqua Club is a BSAC, scuba, diving club based around Hemel Hempstead. We train our own divers and we operate a boat.
For more details see their Website

Gade Dog Training Society
Based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire for 50 years, we are essentially pet dog training club that serves Hemel Hempstead, Watford and surrounding areas. We also run puppy classes, arrange competition work, social events, annual show, demo teams. Mainly Tuesday evenings in Kings Langley.
For more details contact the Secretary, Lin Wiggins Tel. 01442 874978 oe e-mail: secretary@gadedogs.co.uk or see their Website

HempLETS Group
The Local Exchange Trading System for Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas. It is a community based, non-profit group whose members trade goods & services without using cash. HempLETS follows the well practised principles of Local Exchange and Trading Systems (LETS), which is based on the theory that everybody has something to offer. Within HempLETS, all transactions between members are paid for using an alternative currency: Hemps.
This friendly gathering happens every month. The idea behind having regular meetings is to enable any HempLETS member to trade in an informal social atmosphere where they can meet other HempLETS members and refreshments are always available. HempLETS meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.Gadebridge Community Centre, (big blue glass building) Galley Hill, Gadebridge at 7.15pm - 9.45 pm.
For more details or to ask for our info pack contact: HempLETS Enquiries, Telephone 07973 758 948, email enquiries@hemplets.co.uk or see their Website

Boxmoor and District Angling Society
The "BDAS" is a Fishing club which has 6 fishing venues around Hemel Hempstead. There are about 300 members but I have never seen more than a dozen or so members fishing at any one time so you can always guarantee a peaceful and relaxing time catching some lovely fish. We always welcome new members and membership forms are held by local fishing tackle shops.
For more details contact: the secretary, Mike Heylin, e-mail: secretary@bdas.org, Telephone 01442 398022, Fax 01442 398044 or see their Website

Fitness with Fun classes
Mon 7-8pm, Weds & Fri 6.30 - 7.30pm, in the gym at Adeyfield school, Longlands, Hemel Hempstead
For more details email: steven.chenery@ntlworld.com

Perfect-Timing Body Funk Jazz Classes
The only class like it in Hemel! A gentle limber & stretch, followed by a funky routine & cool down. Every Tuesday (including school holidays) 6pm - 7pm Kids 8+ 7pm - 8pm Adults (All ages and levels welcome). St Joseph & St Mary's Parish Centre (next to 3 Blackbirds pub), St Johns Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead. Ł20 per calender month (payable on 1st Tuesday of each month) or Ł5 per class. Come and join a fun group of ladies (aged 25+) to dance away the stresses and strains of the day to the latest chart tracks. Finish the class feeling energised and revitalised. Wear comfortable clothing, suitable for aerobics and trainers. Please bring a bottle of water for refreshment.
For more details please email: joredburn2003@yahoo.co.uk or call Jo on : 01442 265404 / 07889 295959

Acorn Raiders Football Club
Based in South Hertfordshire between Watford and Hemel Hempstead, the club has been going for about 9 years. It is only since 1999 that the club has been called Acorn Raiders, as previously it was know as Raiders United. The change came about when the club found a base at the Bricketwood Sports and Social Club, sometimes know as the Acorn Club. Home matches played at: Leverstock Green Primary School, Green Lane, Hemel Hempstead. We have a website which is dedicated to the under 11's team which meet every saturday between 9.30 and 11 o'clock for training.
For more details Telephone: Richard Sawyer 01442 250580 / 07768713023 or Dave Prouten 01923 242319 / 07739863097 or see their Website

Tring Anglers
We are a small, friendly coarse fishing club based in Tring. We have the fishing rights on several miles of the Grand Union canal, inclding the peaceful Aylesbury and Wendovers Arms, along with local rivers and stillwaters. For membership information, email us at memsec@tringanglers.org.uk or visit our Website.

Hemel Games Club - The Cellar, Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead
All sorts of games played, war games, role playing games, card games (including Magic - The Gathering) etc.
Tuesdays 7.30pm - 11pm, cost Ł2 (first week free)
For more details contact: Martin Bailey 01442 411860, email: mbailey@temenos.com or see their Website

Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club
A registered charity and staffed by volunteers, we are a freindly and accomplished gymnastics club based at Ashlyns School Berkhamsted, catering for boys and girls from age 4 to adult.
For more details email: Steve Woodall at steve@thegymclub.org or see their Website

Sapphire Gymnastics
Sapphire gymnastics caters for all ages from pre-school through to adults and we are bases at the Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre. Classes run everyday. For more information email: sapphire@gymnastics.eclipse.co.uk or contact Annie Price on 01442 230077

Hemel Hempstead Local History & Museum Society
The Hemel Hempstead Local History & Museum Society meet on the fourth Wednesday of each month, (excepting August & December) at 8pm. The meetings are held at the Carey Baptist Church Hall, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead. Visitors and new members are always welcome.
For more details see their Website

Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club
The club has 3 Ladies teams, 6 Mens teams new members always welcome. We also have a Girls under 19 team. Regular training and Coaching for all levels.
For more details email: juleshollowsmail@yahoo.co.uk

Saturn Sumpreme majorettes
We are a Hemel based majorette troupe called Saturn Sumpremes. Girls aged from 5 can join the team to learn- dance and twirling, using various equipment such as batons, pom poms, wheels, flags, and ribbons. avalible for shows and carnivals. sharna is avalible for one to one traning to other majorettes in the area or further afield. We meet Fridays- 7pm-9pm the Carrey Baptist Church hall and Sundays 12-4pm the Longdean sports centre Bennetts End.
For more details phone sharna on 07765531191 or email saturn_supremes@yahoo.co.uk

Blue Angels Majorettes
Majorettes troop in Hemel. We currently have 45 girls who train on Wed evenings at Hemel School. Under 8's 6.30-7.30pm and 8 and over 7.30-9.30pm and also on Sat 9.30-12.30pm during winter season. During summer we perform at fetes and carnivals.
For more details Call Jodie on 01442 264318 or email j.betteress@ntlworld.com for more info.

Weekend Wanderers Detecting Club
The club runs metal detecting events throughout the home counties and Herts. We are based in Hemel and frequently run events in the Hemel area.
For more details email Peter@weekend-wanderers.itgo.com or see their Website

Hemel Hempstead Movie Makers
We have been in existence since the late 1950s. Originally all the work was done on film, but as technology has become available for video production, and home computers provide excellent editing capabilities, most of our members use a camcorder and a PC. We welcome everyone with an interest in making movies of all types - documentaries, drama, animation, travelogues, and community events. The club co-operates with local organisations working together to produce first class videos of local events.
We meet at the Carey Baptist Church, Marlowes, in the town centre, every first and third Wednesday at 8 p.m. prompt during the season which goes from September to June. Just turn up if you are interested.
For more details contact: Mrs Audrey Batchelor on 01442 256853, email to sec@hemelmoviemakers.org.uk or see our Website

Samba
Sambuka are a community-based percussion band specialising in Samba - the carnival music of Brazil. We meet on Mondays from 7-10pm at the Boxmoor Arts Centre, close to the "magic roundabout". Beginners are very welcome and expert tuition is available. Cost £3, first time free. Don't worry if you think you aren't musical - it didn't stop us! For more details contact Robert Garland on 01442 401488 or 01442 278875, email bob@sambuka.co.uk or see their Website

Hertfordshire Orienteering Club (aka Happy Herts)
Orienteering is a sport in which you navigate your way around a course between features, (control points) marked on a special coloured map. You can walk or run at your own pace through forests, on commons and parkland, wherever events are organised. Courses vary in length between about 15 km for children and beginners to over 10 km for experienced orienteers. HHOC will be running a Saturday Series for beginners - probably starting in Autumn 2001.
For more details Tel: Eric Brown on 01923 242673 email: ec.brown@btinternet.com or see their Website

Baby Days
Parent and baby group (under 1's). Gadebridge Community Centre (1st floor) Monday 11am - 1pm. Ł2.50, free membership. A perfect opportunity for you to meet new faces over coffee and biscuits while your baby makes new friends.
For more info email: Caroline at caroline[at]hartcomputing.com

Chatterboxbabies baby-signing group - Babies 6-30 months
A fun and friendly group learning baby sign-language through songs, stories and play. Half an hour of signing activities and half an hour of play for babies and socialising for grown-ups. This group is designed to help babies to communicate before speech, enhance parent/child bond and support speech and language development. Classes run by an experienced professional, qualified in speech and language and British Sign Language. Meet at Bedmond Village Hall on Tuesday mornings.
For more info email: Please contact chatterboxbabies[at]yahoo.co.uk for class availability.

Krafty Kats
Krafty Kats, a unique art, craft and messy play group for parent and toddlers, introducing little ones to the world of art and craft from sticking to painting to welly boot printing. Tuesday Mornings at the Quaker Meeting House, St.Mary's Road, Hemel Hempstead starting from the 12th April.
For more info email: Vikki Batizovszky at vandk[at]batizovszky.wanadoo.co.uk

Music With Mummy
Music with mummy, daddy, nanny or someone else special. A Lively approach to music for children aged three and under. Classes held are for Jolly babies 3 to 12 months and music with mummy aged 12 months to 3 years. Sessions are held in small groups on various days and times. A unique early learning experience in a warm friendly atmosphere. Areas covered are Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley and Abbotts Langley.
For more info email: Emma Sikora at ess1439[at]sky.com tel: or 01442 244875 or 07895920895

The Best Start
Baby Signing and Music Classes for babies from Birth to 3 years. The Best Start Club is passionate about giving children the best possible start in life.Baby Signing Classes Signing Babies Our baby signing programmes are packed with music, singing, movement and activities. They also incorporate fantastic child development skills and techniques designed to give your child better foundations. Classes starting January 2008, venue to be confirmed, full 2 hour workshops available on request.
For more info please phone: Iris Powell on 01707 886830 or email: thebeststartclub@aol.com or see our Website

Abbots Langley Gilbert & Sullivan Society
The society is over 50 years old, and we are seeing second and third generation members of the performing families taking their places, and their have been many relationships, marriages and families formed through the society. These close ties have always made our group a fun and friendly experience, and new members are always welcome. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in getting involved, on-stage, back-stage or off-stage, please email us. We perform 1 major show a year at the Watford Palace, as well as concerts at the Henderson Hall, Abbots Langley. We rehearse on Monday evenings at the Methodist Hall in Abbots Langley.
For more info see our Website, or email: membership@algss.org.uk

Boost Performing Arts
The Saturday Pop, Rock & Theatre Academy, at Bovingdon Primary School every Saturday morning during term time. For children in the Boxmoor, Hemel, Chesham & Bovingdon area. Classes from your childs first steps up to age 18. Principal, Amanda Goldthorpe-Hall who is in the cast of The Sound of Music at the London Palladium has over 18 years experience teaching performing arts to all ages. The school aims bring great experience and training to the area's young people; Boosting Creativity...Boosting Imagination...Boosting Confidence...
For more info Tel: 01442 408150/07802 422105 see our Website, or email: principal@boostpa.co.uk

Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company - At The Boxmoor Playhouse
The Hemel Hempstead Theatre Company is an amateur society performing 4/5 productions annually - musicals, light operas, pantomimes, a variety of comedies, serious dramas, thrillers etc. We own and manage our own theatre in Boxmoor (The Boxmoor Playhouse - formerly St John's Hall). Members are encouraged to be involved in all aspects of running a theatre - as well as acting, dancing, singing, directing, stage managing, scenery building and painting, makeup, costume! Volunteers also maintain the hall, run the bar, sell programmes and ice creams at performances... In fact many of our members never appear on stage at all! We also have a Youth Group for 11-18 year olds.
We have a club evening on Thursdays at 7.45pm when our very reasonably priced bar is open. Come along one Thursday, see a rehearsal in progress, have a drink and meet us!
For more info see our Website, or if you would like details sent to you of current productions by joining our free emailing list contact: Di Croker on 01442 252747 or email: jamdi@tesco.net

The Revue Variety Company
We are called The Revue Variety Company, and started in 1956 performing our own variety shows for one week in April and November every year. They are basically colourful entertainment consisting of singing, dancing and comedy sketches. We are always looking for new performing and non performing members, and rehearse in Kings Langley on Monday and Thursday evenings. Venue: Kings Langley Community Centre, The Nap, Kings Langley WD4 8ET
Bookings: Jenny Perman 01923 265310, Membership Enquiries: Andrew Reeve 01923 263041, or for more information see our Website, or email: revuevariety@yahoo.co.uk

StageArts & Co
StageArts & Co run a Saturday morning 10am - 1pm and afternoon 1.30pm - 4.30pm Theatre school at Hobbs Hill Wood School for children aged 5-14. We teach the chldren technique based on fun an hour of singing an hour of dance and an hour of acting, with fully qualified teachers who are registered and insured. 1st Session is always free...
For more info email: Catherine at Stagearts1@btinternet.com or telephone 01727 874787

Starstruck Production School
We teach all three of the main disciplines within the Performing Arts: Dance, Singing and Drama to varying standards whilst encouraging and nurturing each student's abilities and talents. The students also learn Theatre Skills whilst performing in various shows and displays, every summer Starstruck produce a dance show to include singing and drama. The club is for people aged 5-28 years old, and classes are held at Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre.
For more info see our Website, phone: 0208 950 6934 or email: info@starstruckproductions.co.uk

Hemel Theatretrain
Performing Arts School for 6-18 year olds. There are 3 age groups, 6-9, 10-12 and 13-18. Theatretrain have an open door policy for all children so ability is not essential. Every one takes part in an hour of singing, dance and drama. Enthusiasm, commitment and having fun are a priority. All pupils take part in a show either locally or in a West End theatre. Classes are held on Saturday mornings during school tern time from 10am-1pm at Francis Bacon, Drakes Drive, St Albans, Oaklands College, Welwyn Garden City and Hobletts Manor Junior School, Hemel Hempstead.
For more info see our Website, phone: 01727 812268 or email: VGrantvdb@aol.com

Hemel Hempstead Conservative Association
The site of the Hemel Hempstead Conservative Association containing local information and news and comments on local issues.
For more info see our Website, or email: webmaster@hemelconservatives.com

Gade Valley Harriers
No matter what your standard, Gade Valley Harriers will find a training group to suit you. We have people interested in a wide range of running activities from jogging to keep fit to marathons, triatholons and cross-country. Our location in Boxmoor is ideal for access to large number of off road and quiet country lane running routes. The Grand Union Canal runs past the club house. Come along to Boxmoor Cricket Club on Tuesday or Thursday evening at 6.45pm.
For more details see their Website

The Hemel Hempstead Bytomic Tae KwonDo
The Hemel Hempstead Bytomic TKD club is looking for new members at their Heath Lane Academy. We pride ourselves in having a continually growing network of professionally run, successful, safe and popular classes catering for all ages (5-65) from all walks of life. Whatever your goals may be for yourself or your family, whether they be fitness or health orientated, whether you are safety-conscious, or simply if you wish to find a hobby you can take part in to help you relieve stress, our classes will be able to cater for you. Classes: Thursdays 7.00pm, all grades. Saturdays 11.00am all grades, at Hemel Hempstead School Heath Lane, Hemel Hempstead. Come and have a free trial class. If you are interested in finding out more email: info@btkd.co.uk or see our Website

Grovehill Karate Club
Teaching Fitness and effective self defence to all ages and abilities. A friendly club teaching traditional Karate has been established for over 25 years. Grovehill Karate Club has been meeting Monday and Thursday evenings (8 -10 pm) and Sunday mornings (10:30am - 12:30pm) at Grovehill Community Centre. Come along, give it a try - it could save your life!
For more details contact: Alan Keegan email: Alan.Keegan@btinternet.com or see their Website

Berkhamsted School of Kickboxing
The Berkhamsted School of Kickboxing has classes in Hemel Hempstead every Thursday evening at the Conservative Club, Queensway 8.30-9.30pm. We also have classes in Berkhamsted and St. Albans.
For more details telephone: 01442 402530, email bsk_1998@hotmail.com or see their Website

Impakt Kickboxing
We train each Sunday at Hemel Hempstead Sports Centre. Juniors - 11.00am to 12.00 noon (6-14 years old) Adults - 11.00am to 12.30pm IMPAKT Kickboxing has its own syllabus taken from the ring sport of Kickboxing. Beginners welcome.
For more details contact: Andy, Tel: 01442 216849 Email: enquiries@impakt-kickboxing.com or see their Website

KIETA
Self defence classes at 1st Hemel scout hut, Queensway, Hemel Hempstead on Wednesday evenings at 7:30-9:30pm.
For more details contact Jay Milburn Tel: 07903633984, the headquarters Tel: 020 84595210 or email kixa@btclick.com.

KIXA Self Defence and Central power classes
KIXA Self Defence and Central power classes available in Hemel, learn physical fittness, practical self defence movements and central power, a form of inner strength discovered through breathing excercises. Classes are held at St. Francis church hall, Glenview Rd, Boxmoor on Monday nights from 7:30-9:30pm. Also at the 1st Hemel scout hut, Queensway, Adeyfield on Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:30pm. Affordable classe for men and women aged 12-60. Beginners always welcome.
For more details email: zenjie@hotmail.com

Krav Maga
Kickboxing, Self defence, Krav M. aga at Scout Hut 208 Queensway Hemel Hempstead CLASSES: Streetwise - 13 Rossgate Gadebridge, HP1 3LG & Saturday 12:00pm - 13:00pm, Tuesday 19:15pm - 20:15pm. 1st Hemel Hempstead Scout Hall, 208 Queensway, Sunday 10:30am - 11:30am.
For details Tel: Alex 07763812232 or visit our Website

Shaolin Kickboxing
Shaolin Kickboxing brings martial arts into the 21st Century. With roots stemming back to the ancient Chinese art of Kung Fu, the skills and techniques we teach are relevant to today's society. Building on our heritage, we teach a practical system of total health and self-defence in structured syllabuses and free sparring: Shadow boxing, Kickboxing, Weapons, as well as Destruction and much more! Students of all ages, both male and female, come to us to get fit, to learn to defend themselves and to acquire confidence. Try us for yourself!
For details of our classes in Hemel Hempstead, Edgware, Bushey, Elstree, and Watford visit our Website

3rd Boxmoor Cubs Troop, The Scout Hut, Woodlands Close
3rd Boxmoor Cubs meet at our hut (Woodlands Close, Boxmoor) most Wednesday from 6.00pm till 7.30pm. We are open to all children aged between 8 and 10 1/2 we are always looking for new members so if you are interested please come along one Wednesday.
For more information telephone Andrew Bowman: Home - 01442 265891, Mobile - 07901 517421, or telephone Mark Allday Home - 01442 834352, Mobile - 07746 973869, Email: mallday92@hotmail.com or visit our Website.

The Borg Explorer Scout Unit
The Borg is an Explorer Scout Unit is based in Warners End, Hemel Hempstead. It provides adventurous activities to young people aged 14-18. We meet most Fridays between 8pm and 10pm. We are always looking for new members so if you are interested please contact us.
For more information telephone John Crispin Home - 01442 394024, Mobile - 07834 183919, Email: john@hemelexplorers.org.uk, or Malcolm Stevens Email: malcolm@hemelexplorers.org.uk or visit our Website.

Chiltern Venture Scouts
We are a Venture Scouting group based in Hemel Hempstead. We meet at a Hut which is located one pathway away from The Fishery (Public House) or Hemel Glass. The unit has just gone under many changes, including the recruitment of new people which has been very successful this last month. We are a very active group who would like to hear from men or women aged 15 to 20 who would like to join us. We usually meet on Thursdays between 8pm and 10pm.
For more details telephone before 10pm : David Raymond, 01442 262833 Mobile 07771 542044 Email: Dave@ChilternVSU.freeserve.co.uk or Gail Harvey 01442 262792 Email: Gail@ChilternVSU.freeserve.co.uk
To give you an insight into our organisation see our Website

Chiltern IVC Social Club
Join the UK's leading social events club for meals out, parties, dancing, walks, pub evenings, badminton, weekends away and theatre trips. Chiltern IVC was formed in January 1995 by a group of older Herts and Beds IVC members to cater for the over 35 age group. It was intended to be a natural progression from the Herts and Beds club which had always sought to cater for younger people. Chiltern IVC is not a Dating Agency, and is not run for profit! We are a friendly and informal club for both single people and couples offering a variety of social and cultural activities for graduates, professionals and like-minded people. Events are organized by members, for members and published in a monthly bulletin. Our subscriptions are currently Ł20 for a single and Ł30 for a couple.
For more details visit our website or send us an email at chiltern.ivc@bigfoot.com. Please leave a telephone number if you are interested in finding out more about joining us, as we will not send out event bulletins without a personal contact for security reasons. Alternatively, please ring Brian on 01442 823073.

Club Italia
Club Italia is a bi-lingual association, founded in July 2002 with help from DCVS and Dacorum Council, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The club provides a focal point not only for the local Italian community, but also for lovers of all things Italian. The aim of the club is to promote Italian culture and language by providing a social framework of meetings and events to be enjoyed by all, young and old. New members are warmly welcomed, whether Italian, of Italian descent or simply aficionados of the richness of Italy. Club social: 1st Sunday each month, 3.30 to 7pm Swan Youth Centre, Berkhamsted.
For more details email: membership@clubitalia.org.uk, tel:01442 872424 or See our website.

Herts and Beds IVC Activity & Social Club
Herts and Beds IVC is Multi Activity social club for young professional people. Meals out, Theatre trips, Pub nights, Sports - Cycling -Windsurfing- Canoeing - Tennis, Badminton, Weekends away, Holidays, and more. Single 32, Joint 44. Member of the National Association of Intervarsity Clubs see www.ivc.org.uk. We are a group of professionals, graduates and like minded people with the majority of members aged between 25 to 45 yrs (max joining age of 50yrs). Contact us for an Info Pack and a three month trial membership.
For more details email: membership@hertsbedsivc.co.uk or Tel: 01923 237614

Social Friends
Improve your SOCIAL Life and make new FRIENDS. Social Friends meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Watermill Hotel, London Road, Bourne End, Hemel Hempstead HP1 2RJ. A non-profit making social club for all ages, has over 100+ members in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted and surrounding areas. Events include Parties, Disco's, Bowling Nights, Country Walks, Bridge, Club Holidays in UK and abroad, Dancing, Theatre Trips, Pub Nights. This is a club run by the members for the members. All ages welcome. Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 8.30pm.
For more details email: socialfriends@lineone.net or see their website

Stoneycroft over 60's Club
Friendly social club for over 60's, all welcome, men & women whether married/widowed/single, meet every Tuesday 1.30-3.30 at Warners End Community Centre, Stoneycroft. Activities include cards, bingo, day trips & holidays etc, just turn up on the day.
For more details on this & any other activity at the community centre please ring Linda Lowe the centre manager on 01442-213339 (office open 9-12)

U3A Dacorum
We are a registered charity for retired or semi retired people who meet in our homes or in a hall to study subjects of our choice in a social atmosphere. We have 900 members in Dacorum and over 60 study groups.
For more information please email Alan Osborn at aosborn@ntlworld.com or see our Website

Parkinson's Disease Society, West Hertfordshire branch
The branch exists to offer support to those with Parkinson's disease and their carers and covers all Dacorum as well as Watford and St Albans. We have a monthly meeting in Watford at St Thomas' Church, Langley Road, Watford. We also have outings, a branch holiday, pub lunches, a quarterly newsletter and a year book.
For more information please contact our Conmmunity Support Worker, Amanda Horlor tel: 01923 674488.

Fifolits Swimmming and Life Saving Club
The club was started in 1992 as we felt that there was a need for a grass roots club in Hemel Hempstead that was small enough to be friendly and inclusive. The club still continues the same philosophy of being friendly and accepting all levels of swimming ability. We still have some of the founder members with us and our members ages range from eight to retirement age. The club name derives from the phrase Fit For Life Through Swimming.
For more information please see our Website

The Rotaract Group of Hemel Hempstead
Rotaract is for people aged 18-30ish who would like to do community work, meet new friends and also to enjoy a good social life! Rotaract is part of Rotary International, and is a worldwide organisation offering like minded young adults from all over the globe the chance to meet and organise events with other people. We meet at the Civic Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead at 7pm every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. For more information visit our Website.

Dacorum Volunteer Bureau
All types of volunteers needed
For more details telephone: 01442 247209, email: dac.vb@btinternet.com or see their Website

Community Wheels
Dacorum Council for Voluntary Service, 48 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AF. Telephone: 01442 253935
Minibuses available for hire to groups with members in the Dacorum area who are concerned with the welfare of elderly or young people, or people with disabilities. Most of the vehicles can take people in wheel chairs. We also have an LDV van for small removals. We also run Community Cars, for individuals who cannot use other forms of public transport. Contact Colin Telephone: 01442 212888 for details.

The Dacorum Talking Newspaper for the Blind
We are a registered charity, delivering an hour of the current week's local news, on tape, every week to the visually impaired citizens of Dacorum, who are unable to read the local paper. Additionally, a quarterly magazine is issued, giving listeners more in depth information or articles than is possible on the weekly C60 tapes. New listeners receive an introductory tape which includes the history of The Dacorum Talking Newspaper. Also available is an information tape which includes (in alphabetical order) details of the majority of local services and amenities, e.g. Dial a Ride, Social Services, etc., what's on entertainment and lighting up times. This is a free service, funded by charitable donations with a circulation of 250.
For more details contact us at The Social Centre for the Blind, Alston Road, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP1 1QU, telephone: 01442 217918, email: john_farley@btinternet.com or see their Website.

School Governors One Stop Shop
We are looking for volunteer school governors from the Hemel Hempstead area. School Governors form the largest volunteering force in the country and anyone over 18 can apply. It is important to stress that Community Governors do not need to be parents or have any particular skills to add value to a school governing body. The most important requirement is that you want to make a positive difference to the education of local children. If you are interested in this challenging and ultimately rewarding role and would like to find out more about vacancies in the area.
If you think that you can and would like to help please contact School Governors One-Stop Shop on 020 7288 9533 email vicky.gregson@sgoss.org.uk or see their Website

The Friends of St Mary's
The Friends of St Mary's is a voluntary and charitable association of people wishing to preserve the beauty and usefulness of the 850 year old St Mary's Church in Hemel Old Town, through the preservation and maintenance of the church building and the surrounding area. The Friends organise a wide variety of find-raising events as well as practical DIY days at the Church itself.
If you think that you can and would like to help please email: Derek Hughes at hughesd@bre.co.uk

The Iain Rennie Hospice at Home - Hemel Hempstead Fundraising Group
We support the work of the Iain Rennie Hospice at Home nurses who offer 24/7 paliative care to terminal patients of all ages in their homes throughout the Dacorum area, after referral by their local GP. We have regular committee meetings and arrange a wide variety of fund raising events to help support this important work.
If you would like to help raise money for this important local charity contact Mike Heylin by email: mike@heylin.com for details. Everyone is welcome to join our friendly group.

The Salvation Army
Volunteers always welcome at The Salvation Army. Please contact the administration office by e-mailing admin@hemel-sa.freeserve.co.uk or visiting our Website.

Single File Walking Club
Single File is a non-profit making walking club. Walks are organised by members for the members and cover Herts, Beds and Bucks. Each walks costs Ł1.00 and there is no membership fee. Walks are usually 5-6 miles and now and again we do longer walks of 8 miles or more. In addition to our regular walks we also do some social events. All walks start at 11am prompt, unless otherwise stated. Long walks usually start at 10:30am prompt.
For more information please e-mail singlefile@uku.co.uk or see our Website

Walking in Herts
This website is for everyone interested in country walking in Hertfordshire
For more information please e-mail John Harris at john[at]walkinginherts.co.uk or see our Website

B:SIDE Youth Club
'B:SIDE' is the weekly event held on Friday nights in 'The Works. 'Haven House, 389 London Road. This is a social event open to all young people of secondary school age. From 7.30pm - 10.00pm we are open to everyone from Year 7 upwards. Then from 10.00pm - 11.30pm only those of Year 11 or above can stay for a late session. The event is run by young people for young people. The music is a mixture of the best from christian and mainstream artists, and the bar sells soft drinks and sweets. The atmosphere is informal and people come to use the facilities and simply hang out with their friends. As the name suggests it is meant to be the alternative track. The one aim of the leaders is relationship building. This, and general overseeing, is really the only part played by adults on a B:Side night.
For more information please Contact: Tel 01442 216609 e-mail office@hhcc.org.uk or see www.thealternativetrack.com or www.hhcc.org.uk/youth

Gadebridge Youth Club
This club meets at The Nokes, Rossgate, Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead (behind Gadebridge Community Centre). Tel club on 01442 252372. It meets on Monday and Wednesday 7pm-9.30pm.
In addition, a junior club meets on Fridays, 7pm-9pm, but this is not run by the County Youth Service. Parent organisation.
For more information please Contact: Abdul Halim 01727 753100 or e-mail: Abdul.Halim@hertscc.gov.uk, Hertfordshire County Council Youth Service West Area.

HIYA Youth Club (Hemel Initiative for Youth Action)
HIYA Youth Club is open to all young people in school years 9-13. Come along & take part in a variety of activities, we have a pool table, table tennis, a variety of games & a tuck shop. We also run movie nights, sport & games tournaments, treasure hunts & much more. Over the summer holidays we organised rounders/cricket afternoon, day trip to London, paintball day, raft building at Willen Lake & Latin dancing, so there is something for everyone. Members are encouraged to suggest new ideas for activities.Come along, bring your friends or come & make some new ones too.We meet Sunday 7pm-9.30pm at St Mary & St Joseph Parish Centre, St Johns Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 1NR.
Contact Venus Garcia-George on 01442 230963 or by E-Mail venusgg@rcdow.org.uk or visit our website.

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