All us at Gunthorpe Village Hall wish you all a very Happy New Year and hope its a very prosperous one.
It’s this time of year that we look to doing something a bit different either taking up a hobby or a new interest.
As a venue the hall is able to offer its space at a very competitive rate. You can call 07966910201 or email gunthorpevillagehall@gmail.com to make enquiries or book the space.
We also have regular events and classes open to the public, some of which you may be interested in.
YOGA – On Monday evenings there is a Yoga class from 7pm for around an hour. This class is run by, Ian Cresswell, who lives in the area. He’s been running the class for quite a few years and would welcome new people along. He can be contacted on 07827814308 or by email yogacressy@gmail.com.
Alternatively and for those who prefer a daytime activity we have a one hour Somatic Yoga session on Tuesdays starting at 9.30am. Somatic Yoga is for those with This is run by Karen Green, again a person who lives local. For further information you can visit the web page https://www.mabconsultants.co.uk/ she can also be contacted on 07775 655539
Later on a Tuesday from 2pm till 4pm the Village Hall run a short mat bowls club where you can have a go at playing indoor bowls on a short mat. Its not too serious and the competition is very friendly. It’s really more of a social event. Tea and Coffee on offer. If you would like to have a go please call Tony Luckett on 07798937291 or if you you just want to see for yourself just pop your head around the door at 2pm.
Gunthorpe Women’s Institute meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month, barring any special trips they may make. They are always looking for new members. Their meetings start at 7.30pm and are obviously a great place for women to meet in a social environment and be entertained by speakers on a vast range of interesting topics. If you want to know more call Pip Milbourne on 07539231735 or drop her an email on philippamilbourne@gmail.com.
The Village Hall Committee also hold their meetings on Wednesdays the first Wednesday of alternative months to be precise, so January, March, May, July, September and November. The meetings start at 7.30pm.
The committee are also supported by a number of volunteers who give their time and expertise such as running and helping out at events, offering professional advise and those fixing and repairing the structure and fixings. If you feel you are able to help in any of these ways please have a chat to any of our Committee Members or call the Secretary, Paul Jeffery on 07966910201 or email gunthorpevillagehall@gmail.com.
Starting on Thursday 19th January we have Zumba Classes for the more active of our community looking at a way of keeping fit or maybe just for the fun of dancing rather lively to great music. The sessions start at 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Call Suzanne on 07729604463 o Laura on 07790606268
On Fridays at around 9.00am we open the doors of the Village Hall for a chance for people to drop in for a hot drink with biscuits all for a small entry fee. We close around 12.30pm Yes its a bit flexible depending on how things are going. People come and go as they please. It’s a great place to meet up with your friends or make new ones. We would particularly like parents who have dropped their children off at the school to pop in. We see parents so often chatting at the school gate. Come in from the cold.