Local Groups / Forums
Wyre Forest (50+) Forum
They meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
at Kidderminster Council Offices, Green Street
Kidderminster at 10:30 am
their aims are to:
Promote the welfare and concerns of Older People in Wyre Forest.
Help ensure older people are consulted and involved in the planning and the implementing
of strategies and services designed to meet their needs.
if you would like more information contact:
Wyre Forest 50 Plus Forum
The Grange
162 Sutton Park Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6LF
Telephone: 07969636813 or 01562 66905
Email: wyreforest.50plusforum@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.includemewestmidlands.co.uk
Redditch Older peoples forum
Are you over 50 years and a resident of the Redditch area?
are you ready for something new?
They promote the welfare and interests of older people in the Redditch area in matters relating to:-
Health and Community Care, Transport, Housing and other issues that effect older people
while working closely with other relevant groups,
PCT (Health Service), Adult and Community Services (Social Services) and District and County Councils
They are a democratic, non-party political, non sectarian and non-profit making group
if you would like more information about the forum or how to become a member
please contact: john witherspoom on 01527 65436
e-mail pat.witherspoon@btopenworld.com
website: www.includemewestmidlands.co.uk
WRVS Clubs in Wyre Forest
for more information call Allison on 077 4040 4084
Bewdley
Monday Club, meet at Shaw Hedge Community Centre, Monday 2 - 4 pm
Belbroughton
Belbroughton More the Merrier, meet at the Church Hall, every Tuesday 2 - 4pm
Chaddesley Corbett
Wednesday Club, meet at the Village Hall 2nd & 4th Wednesday 2 - 4pm
Hartlebury
Young at Heart, meet at the Parish Hall, 2nd & 4th Tuesday 2.30 - 4.30pm
Stourport
Darby & Joan Club, meet at Social / Day Centre, New Street, every Monday 2 - 4pm
Website: www.wrvs.org.uk
THE PHOENIX CLUB
The Phoenix Club is a non-profit making, non-sectarian and non-political group.
Its objective is to provide a range of social activities, particular for those preferring afternoon events.
meetings are held at the:
Trinity Methodist Church Centre
Churchfields
Kidderminster
on the
1st Tuesday of each month starting at 2.00 pm
VISITORS WELCOME
For further information contact:
The Club Secretary on 01299 877989
Kidderminster Carers Group
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
at
St. Chad's Church Hall
Comberton
Kidderminster
all carers over 18 are welcome
For more information, or if you have any transport or respite difficulties that prevent you attending contact:
Maggie on 01905 26500
stourport carers group
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
at
Olive House Guest House
Minster Road
Stourport
all carers over 18 are welcome
For more information, or if you have any transport or respite difficulties that prevent you attending contact:
Maggie on 01905 26500
Kidderminster carers' support group
Meetings are held on the 3rd Friday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
at
Kidderminster Library
Market Street
Kidderminster
all people having an interest in dementia are very welcome
Tenbury carers' support group
Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (except August)
at
Exhibition Room
Tenbury Library
24 Teme Street
Tenbury Wells
WR15 8AA
al's café
Meetings are held Wednesdays, 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
at the
Tudor Room
Perdiswell Young People's Leisure Centre
Worcester
A relaxed monthly get together for people with working age dementia, their families, friends and carers.
For further information telephone 01299 827327 or 01386 502591
SSAFA Forces Help Worcestershire
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families’ Association (SSAFA) Forces Help is the leading national charity committed to helping and supporting those who serve or have served in our Armed Forces and the families of both.
if you need help and are a Service of ex-Service person or family member.
SSAFA Forces Help Office
The Coach House
Main Road, Ombersley
Droitwich, WR9 0EW
Telephone 01905 621641, with answer phone
Email: Worcestershire@ssafa.org.uk
Website: www.ssafa.org.uk
Worcestershire Association for the Blind (WAB)
Kidderminster Branch
A friendly service for the blind and partially sighted within the Wyre Forest district. Help and advice on services available to blind and partially sighted people.
What they provide:
A monthly Social in the Chantry of St. Mary’s Church, Kidderminster. This is held on the first Monday afternoon of each month. Tea and light refreshments are provided. Entertainment is sometimes available. In most cases transport can be arranged for members living in Bewdley, Kidderminster and Stourport. There is no charge for socials or transport.
At their December Social they enjoy a festive meal.
A day trip to Weston Super Mare in June. A small charge is made to cover the basic cost of this outing.
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Secretary: Ruth Bylett
55 Bruce Road, Kidderminster DY10 2TY
Telephone: 01562 631 561
Email: ruth@bylett.com
Wyre forest Company of Archers
Founded in 1981 so Able Bodied and Physically Disabled people could compete in the world of archery.
Age range from 10 years of age.
They Shooting outdoors at:
Arley Sports Field, Arley - all year round on Saturdays Weather Permitting
They Shooting indoors at:
Bewdley Leisure Centre, Bewdley - October to March on Saturdays Afternoons
For information contact the secretary after 5pm.
Secretary: Mrs. Pat Wilkinson
Telephone: 01886 812 366
Website: www.wfca.org.uk
Wyre Forest Hard of Hearing Club
a new social and self help group for the benefit of people who are hard of hearing or suffer from tinnitus.
Meetings held Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, from 2pm to 4pm
at
St. George's Club
Radford Avenue
Kidderminster DY10 2ES
for further information please contact: Mr. Dan Banfield
Telephone: 01562 632982
Text: 07922 466767