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Here, then, is a pretty well complete list of Dunsfold activities. So, if you want
to improve your social life (or just your fitness), want to indulge in sport
(or just watch it), want to set the world to rights (or just Dunsfold), then
browse through this section and you'll almost certainly find something to suit
your taste.
Keep the Young out of Mischief
DADS
(Dunsfold Amateur Dramatic Society):
At present, the productions are in the autumn at the Winn
Hall. There are occasional play readings and other activities.
Many people, though, will be needed for the productions: stage-hands, electricians, make-up, front-of-house,
dogsbodies - as well as those who might be prepared to go on the stage (and attend all the rehearsals
necessary!).
See the DADS Section of this website for more information.
Contact: Gillian Kisch (Tel: 01483 200252).
Dunsfold Art Club
: The club holds classes of three terms a year
(in the spring, summer and autumn) on Tuesdays (10am - 1pm), Wednesdays
(10am - 1pm) and Fridays (9.30am - 12.30pm). The classes are held in the Winn Hall. The summer
classes have a few tutored sessions in the Winn Hall followed by outdoor
painting sessions organised on a class-by-class basis. The outdoor sessions
usually include painting in members' gardens followed by lunch (guest
artists welcome - £5 per session). It is best to make a start at about
the same time as the new school term.
Paddy Firmston-Williams
Bridge Club: An informal group of men who meet in the Sun Inn at 6.30pm on the second Tuesday
of the month to play Bridge and have supper.
Discussion Group: Apart from the summer, there are monthly evening meetings (the
second Tuesday in the month) in various members' houses to hear speakers on a wide variety of topics.
DOGS (Dunsfold
Old Girls Society): A group of girls (not necessarily
young or ex-pupils of Dunsfold Primary School!) who meet for lunch
once a month on a Thursday, usually in The Sun Inn, Dunsfold.
Evergreens: These senior citizens (ie those over 60) meet on the first Wednesday in
the month, usually in the Winn Hall at 12.30pm. There are garden visits, talks and outings.
Jubilados: A group of retired men who meet on Tuesdays in the Sun Inn at 10.30am for coffee
and drinks. There is also lunch on the first Tuesday of the month in different local pubs.
KGV Social Club:
If you're already a member of another club (such as the Dunsfold Football or Tennis Clubs),
your subscription will automatically make you a member of the KGV Social Club - so you
can go along to their bar and drink!
St Mary and All Saints is the Dunsfold Parish Church. Please see
the Churches Section for more information including times of services.
(See also the entry for QUEST under ‘Keep the kids out of mischief').
Baptist Church: Services are held at 3.30pm on Sundays, but, once a month, they are held
in the Griggs Meadow Community Room instead of in the Baptist Church.
Additionally, there is a Bible Study and Prayer Group on Tuesdays at 7.45pm
(held alternatively in Dunsfold and Kirdford).
(See also the entry for WHIZZ KIDS under ‘Keep the kids out of mischief').
Church Flower Guild: Members supply and arrange the flowers in Dunsfold Church. Sometimes
there are events, such as weddings, when flowers are needed in addition to Sundays.
Dunsfold &
Hascombe Horticultural Society: There are visits and there are
talks. There are also three shows a year in the Winn Hall. New members are always welcome – and
they don‘t have to be experts.
Friends of
Dunsfold Common: Especially of interest to those who have property in
Dunsfold Parish, as the preservation and improvement of Dunsfold Common is the main
aim. For more information about Friends of Dunsfold Common see
the separate page in
the Countryside Section.
Neighbourhood Watch
: All good citizens keep their eyes peeled for suspicious
characters or events. It helps to belong to the Neighbourhood Watch - more road/area representatives welcomed.
Please give us your support. It is vital that we maintain our impetus and credibility
by showing Gatwick the level of feeling and support which exists - that we are serious
and expect action.
The more people who support us the stronger our case will be.
If YOU do nothing, the noise won't stay as it is; it will get worse.
John Burgess - Chair, Bridget Bloom, Brenda Jenner, Barry Pople and Mike Oldham.
Tone and Groan (more politely known as the Ladies Keep Fit Class): The Winn Hall on Monday
mornings at 10am is where ladies, especially those over 50, try to get even fitter in an hour.
Dunsfold Cricket Club
:
Has remained true to its roots and spurned the
onslaught of league cricket. Dunsfold CC only plays friendly (but very
competitive!) matches almost always at home (on the village green, near the
war memorial) on Sundays starting at 2.15pm usually finishing, and in the
Sun Inn, by 7.30pm! Our opposition varies from the local villages such as
Plaistow, Alfold, Chiddingfold, Hambledon, and Wonersh to wandering sides
such as the Butterflies, Flemish Giants, Ancient Mariners and Magpies. Our
season starts at the end of April and finishes in early September. Many of
our players have played a decent level of cricket in the past and now have
different priorities such as young families, and so enjoy the relaxed,
family friendly, atmosphere provided by the club. All spectators are very
welcome especially around tea-time (usually 4.45pm).
The meticulously prepared cricket pitch can be hired for a nominal fee on
Saturdays (contact James Beckett Tel: 01428 707679) and in May 2006 a
colts section, initially for the under 7s, will run on Saturday mornings
(contact Oliver Bell on Tel: 01483 267896).
Contact: Oliver Bell (Tel: 01483 267896; email: obell@pictet.com) or Tony
Bowden (Tel: 01483 200246)
Dunsfold Football Club: The 'Home Ground' is the KGV field,
where there is training on Wednesday evenings at 7. The matches are on Saturday afternoons in the
Surrey Intermediate League.
Dunsfold Short Mat Bowls Club: As this is an indoor
event, the weather has little effect on it. Your skill at this sport can be tested on Monday afternoons
(2 hours from 2) and Thursday evenings (3 hours from 7) in the Winn Hall. But you must put on suitable
footwear to play!
Dunsfold Tennis Club meets on Tuesday and Friday evenings (6.00pm - 10.00pm) for the Club
nights at the KGV. There is a bar if you feel thirsty.Contact Lynne Morling (01483 416038) our
club secretary for information on membership or just come down on a club night, you will be
made most welcome. We welcome all standards. We play inter-club matches as well
as just friendly club tennis.
Cranleigh and Dunsfold Karate Club:
Self defence techniques taught, including knife defences and escape techniques. Teaching in the
Wado-Ryu style. Everyone welcome. If you want to get fit, improve your self-confidence
or are interested in the theory and application of martial arts you will find us on the following nights -
Brownies: Everybody knows about the Brownies – but the Dunsfold ones have meetings
from 5.30pm - 7pm on Fridays at the KGV Hall during term times only. Ages from 7 to about 10.
KGV Youth Club: On Wednesday evenings, from 6.30pm – 8pm, there are all sorts of activities
for those from 10 upwards. There is a computer terminal, table tennis, etc. etc.
Puddleducks: The Puddleducks
Toddler Group for under-threes with their parents and carers meets on Wednesdays during
term-time from 10am to 12noon in the KGV, Dunsfold.
Quest: This is a Church of England project aimed at the 7-12 age group. There is a meeting once
a month in the King George V Hall on the one Saturday per month from 5.30pm - 7.15pm. Where possible Quest is held on the Saturday before the Family Service so that children
will be able to contribute to the service from time to time.
Scouts: The Cranleigh Scout Group runs
two Beaver Colonies (one on Mondays and the other on Wednesdays, both from 5.15pm to 6.30pm), one Cub Pack
(Tuesdays from 6.45pm to 8.15pm), two Scout Troops (both on Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9.00pm) and one Explorer Scout Unit
(Sundays from 7.30pm to 9.00pm). The group is based at Village Way, Cranleigh.
Whizz Kids: Aimed at Baptist children of 4 and upwards. They meet in the chapel every Sunday
from 11am to mid-day.
Bell-Ringing: Ringing the bells in Dunsfold Church (St Mary and All Saints) is good fun
and good exercise too. There are lessons for raw beginners, but all are very welcome. There is, of
course the official bell-ringing on Sundays and there are sometimes other occasions, such as weddings. You
have to be unlikely to tire easily and you will be at least 9 years old!
Choir Singing: As you may have already gathered, the Parish Church is very musical, so
you may want to lend your voice by singing in the choir. If you're at least 7 years old, you could
join in. Practice is on Friday evenings from 6.15pm until about 7.30pm.
Church Music Group: If you're in any way competent as a musician, you may want to perform
in some Sunday services at the Parish Church. Practice is after the choir practice (see below)
and before the Family Service (which is on the first Sunday in the month). It would be helpful to
have your own instrument, but not essential.
Dunsfold Music Circle:
Dunsfold Music Circle consumes rather than performs music, arranging the live performance
around the village of classical music by soloists or small ensembles. The focus tends to be
on chamber music to be played in drawing rooms by young musicians at or recently from the
leading music colleges, the concerts being held once a month during the winter. Because the
venues are small numbers are limited, but over the past few years new members have replaced
leavers. The current subscription is £20 per annum, and guest fees are set at £5 per concert, space
permitting. In recent years there has been at least one concert per year open to all and widely
advertised, in larger venues such as the Church.
Anyone interested in joining or being on the mailing list should let Alan Ground know (The Old
Rectory, Church Green, Dunsfold).
Dunsfold Conservative Association: The only political
group known to have a formal organisation in Dunsfold.
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