A full list of Special Events and Regular Activities is listed below.
Special Events
NEEDLE FELTED EGGS CRAFT WORKSHOP
Saturday 12th April
10:30 – 13:30
Come and join us to create needle felted Easter eggs. Beginners welcome – no previous experience necessary. Tuition and all materials provided. Make two beautiful hanging decorations. A lovely alternative Easter gift or hang on your own Easter tree. Workshop hosted by local resident, Jean Rose, who has won prizes for her needle felting.
Lunch included – please let us know if you have any allergies.
Booking essential. Places limited.
£35 per person
Quiz night
Thursday 17th April
19:30 – 22:00
Get your thinking caps on!
Teams of six. Raffle prizes.
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
easter coffee morning
Saturday 19th April
Come and join us for our Easter coffee morning.
Take part in our annual decorated eggs competition. There are four categories
1. Painted egg
2. Needle felted egg
3. Onion skins dyed – 3 eggs
4. Natural dyes (NOT onion skins) using natures bounty and your kitchen cupboards (nettle, turmeric, beetroot, red cabbage ……. ) – 3 eggs
50p entry per category
Prizes
THE CHANGING FACE OF OUR RURAL PARISH
Monday 12th May, 7-9pm
A social history presentation by David Griggs.
Local resident David Griggs presents a fascinating insight into the life of Ellingham over the last 125 years.
Featuring local voices from the past, and with photographs capturing the vast changes that have taken place around us, this audio-visual presentation promises to engage anyone with an interest in social history.
No entry fee.
Donations welcome.
Bar and refreshments.
Quiz night
Thursday 18th May
19:30 – 22:00
Get your thinking caps on!
Teams of six. Raffle prizes.
Bring your own drinks and snacks.
coffee morning and leek club plant sale
Saturday 24th May
10:00 – 12 noon
Come and join us for our regular monthly coffee morning with the added bonus of the Leek Club Plant Sale.
2025 Coffee Morning dates: June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, time TBC, will be an Afternoon Tea alongside Leek Club Show, October 18th, November 15th + Food Bank and Toy Appeal donations.
midsummer bbq
Saturday 28th June
17:00 – 22:00
Come and join us for the Ellingham Village Midsummer BBQ.
Put the date in your diary – details to follow.
Everyone welcome.
grand rummage sale
Saturday 23rd August
10:00 – 14:00
The Grand Rummage Sale is back!
Bargains galore and special deals in the last hour. We are looking for donations of unwanted items so please don’t throw anything away! Sorry no furniture, CDs or DVDs. More details to follow.
Regular Activities
TABLE TENNIS
Mondays 16:00 – 18:00
Great exercise and competitive fun with no age limit.
Contact Gustav Macleod on 07896 595082
KNIT 'N' STITCH
First Tuesday of the month 13:30 – 15:30
Enjoy an afternoon in good company sharing our love of creativity. There is a wide range of projects from knitting socks and squares to embroidery and patchworking. Come and share tips, enjoy some cake, have a cuppa and a chat. Just come along – no need to book.
ART CLASS
Fourth Tuesday of the month 13:30 – 16:30
No experience or artistic talent is required, just come and have a go.
Cost includes art materials and tea or coffee.
Call Ian Stephenson on 07740 638733 for details.
ZUMBA
Wednesdays 18:00 – 19:00
Join us no matter what your age or level of experience. It’s a fun way to keep fit.
Contact Traci 07415 254647
