The community information section is divided into three areas - Amenities (including facilities), Businesses and Groups and Organisations. On this page are details of the many groups and organisations in the village.

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Hethersett Businesses

Hethersett Groups and Organisations

Hethersett Amenities

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Art Groups

Art and Craft Group - Meets Wednesdays during term times from 10 a.m to noon at the Methodist Schoolroom. Contact Tina Greenhalgh: 50 New Road: Tel 01603 810364.

Hethersett Aspiring Artists - Meet on Thursdays at 2 p.m in Hethersett Village Hall. Members use a variety of mediums with the aim of supporting and encouraging each other in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. There is a small library of books and videos for members' use and the group holds an annual exhibition in the village hall.

Brownies, Guides, Beavers and Scouts meet in the Scout and Guide Hut in Queen's Road.

Rainbow Guides (5-7 years) meet on Tuesdays 4.30-5.30 - Contact Caroline Rix on 810127.

First Hethersett Brownies  meet on Tuesdays 6-7.30 p.m - Contact Carolyn Menin on 813195. 

Second Hethersett Guides meet Thursdays 7.15-8.45 p.m. Contact Jill Pullin 811558

First Hethersett Beavers meet Mondays 5.45 to 7.15 p.m - Contact Julie Wardrop on 811545. Cromwell Cub Scouts meet on Fridays from 7-8.30 p.m - Contact Chris Avery on 880598, 

Scouts meet on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m - Contact Neil Cooper on 810067.

Scout Group Leader - Bernadette Ball on 811545

Miscellaneous Groups in Alphabetical Order

Age Concern - Advice and information for the elderly

Telephone Tom Kirkup 810008

Bridge Club - Club meets every Thursday evening from 7 p.m until 9.30 p.m in the Humphrey Back Room in the village hall to play social rubber bridge. A friendly club it welcomes all levels of experience including beginners. Secretary Ian Talbot can be e-mailed by clicking here.

Choral Society - Choir meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m in the Barn at Old Hall School.

Telephone: Adrian Ball on 812732.

Cringleford and Hethersett Flower Club - Meets on the fourth Monday of the month (except August and December) at 7.30 p.m in Hethersett Village Hall. For further information telephone 01603 458567.

Friendly Club - Meets Tuesdays at the Church Hall in Henstead Road. Membership is via recommendation from doctor.

Telephone Mrs Ruth Denmark 30 Grove Road NR9 3JP on 811523.

Good Companions Club - For those over 50 - Meets Wednesdays 2-4 (except in August) at Marion Roberts Court off Mill Road.

Telephone Mrs M. Howard 8 Howes Close NR9 3EJ on 811191

Happy Circle for tea, chat and social activities - Meets Tuesdays 2-4 at Marion Roberts Court Recreation Room

Telephone Shirley and John Adams 810323

Hethersett Environmental Action Group (HEAT)

Telephone Heather Williamson on 812001 or George Beckford on 811433. Click here for details of the group

Hethersett and District Horticultural Society meets the third Wednesday in the Methodist Schoolroom. Officers:

President: Shirley Keeley 811596

Chairman: Eric Crowe  41 Lynch Green NR9 3JT 810333

Vice-Chair and programme Secretary: Margaret Ford 811393

Secretary: Leslie Dale: 46 New Road, NR9 3HH. Tel 810952

Treasurer: Brian Clark 810644

Show Secretary: Marilyn Savoury

Assistant Show Secretary and Press secretary: Margaret Siddell 810098

Hethersett Pantomime Group perform annually in January at the Village Hall, Back Lane.

Contact Duncan Pigg: 56 Ketts Oak, NR9 3DJ. Tel  810320

Hethersett Players Drama Group. For more information visit their web site by clicking here or contact Sarah Wright on 810593.

Hethersett Society meets on the first Monday of the month in the Methodist Schoolroom at 7.30 p.m. There are guest speakers from September to July.

Contact Mrs Stevie Clarke on 811589.

Humbleyard Hoofers organise walks in various parts of Norfolk.

Jubilee Youth Club meets in the Jubilee hall in Back Lane. Contact Carol Morrison on 810174. For hall hire contact Debbie on 07818698063.

Mothers' Union - Christian Group supporting family life - Meets fourth Monday of month at 7.45 p.m in the Church Hall, Henstead Road.

Telephone Mrs M Morrad 810891

Pensioners' Association - Meets in the Methodist Church Hall at 2.30 p.m on the first Monday of the month.

Chair: Frank Wroth Tel 810497

Hethersett and the Meltons Road Safety Committee

Initially formed by the parish council in 1988 to deal with problems of road safety

Chairman Fred Watkins

Clerk/Co-ordinator Cyril Murfin

Telephone 810885

Slimming World - Hethersett Slimming World Group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m in the Village Hall. For full information contact Tracey  Salisbury on 01508 578068 or e-mail her by clicking here.

Women's Institute - Meets 3rd Monday in Methodist Hall

Telephone: 01603 624580

Women's Meeting - Meets alternate Thursdays at 2.45 in the Baptist Church, Henstead Road.

Telephone: Penny Johnson. 01603 300890

SPORTS CLUBS:

Badminton: Meets Thursday evenings at Hethersett High School 7.30-9.30. Contact Peter Hoult on 811337.

Bowls: 

Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Bowls Club plays at 2.30 p.m on Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to September. Contact Mr R. Butcher on 813096.

Hethersett Social Club Bowls Club - Contact Ian Forkes on 811195.

Hethersett Short Mat Bowls Club meets Tuesdays at 2.30 and Fridays at 7.30 p.m. Contact Mr N. Bonner on 812467

Cricket: Hethersett and Tas Valley Cricket Club plays at Flordon and also on the Memorial Playing Field on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer. Club secretary Richard Ellis can be contacted on 01508 470795 or via e-mail by clicking here.

Cycle Speedway: Hethersett Hawks ride on the Memorial Playing Field and the club meets Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m from April to October. Contact Mel Perkins on 811304.

Cycle Club: Recreational cycling for all ages. Contact Peter Hoult on 811337.

Football: Hethersett Athletic Football Club runs sides for both sexes for all ages from seven to adult. Matches are played on the Memorial Field, Hethersett Old Hall School, Little Melton School and Easton College from September to April. Chairman Peter Steward on 811052, Secretary Mel Perkins on 811304.

Hethersett Wanderers has an adults Sunday morning side. Contact David Cowan on 630065

Karate: The East of England Karate-Do Shotokai Club practises in the Village Hall on Thursday evenings 8-10 p.m. Contact Neil Cooper on 810067

Kung- Fu - Hung Sing Martial Arts School Junior Kung Fu classes. Ages 5-13 meets at Hethersett Methodist Church Hall, Great Melton Road, Tuesdays 4.30 and 5.15 during term times.

Table Tennis: Meets at the Village Hall, Back Lane on Wednesdays - 4-5 p.m for 8-12s, 5.15-6.30 for 12-16s and 7.30-9.30 for seniors. Contact Karen Cole 811543.

Tai Chi - Classes in Hethersett Church Hall, Henstead Road: Tuesdays 10-11 a.m, Wednesdays 8.30-9.30 p.m

 Contact Neil Wilcott on 07939500349. Website - www.hungsing.co.uk

Netball - Netball for 14+ takes place at Hethersett old Hall School. Contact Clare Ellis on 811691.

Swimming: - Flippers Swimming Club for children of nursery and First School Age takes place at Hethersett Junior School on Wednesdays from 4.30-6 p.m and Thursdays 4-5.30 p.m. Contact Heather Parker on 811620.

Adult Education courses of family and adult classes take place at Hethersett Junior School and Old Hall School. Aquafit Monday and Friday mornings and Tuesday evenings.

Swans Swimming Club for children aged four and over meets at the Junior School on Wednesdays 6.30-8.30 p.m during term time and for adults on Thursdays 7.30-8.30 p.m during term times. Contact Rob Joy on 01362 851423.

GROUPS FOR BABIES AND TODDLERS

The Parent and Baby Clinic meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month from 2 p.m in the Methodist Hall. The group gives the opportunity to weigh babies and see a health visitor for advice and help. Contact Wymondham Health Visiting team on 01953 606201.

The Mother and Baby Group with the support of a health visitor meets on Fridays in term time between 10.15 and 11.45 a.m at the Church Hall in Henstead Road.

Chimes Pre-School Music Group meets in the Methodist Schoolroom during term time on Mondays between 10 and 10.30 a.m. Contact Liz Thetford on 811413.

First Steps for babies, toddlers and parents meets in the Village Hall, Back Lane, on Tuesdays and Fridays between 10 and 11.30 a.m. The group function for 50 weeks of the year with a two week break at Christmas. They now have a web site which can be accessed by clicking here and they can be e-mailed by clicking here.

The Playgroup for ages 21/2 to 5 meets between 9.30 and 11.45 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays in the Methodist Church Hall. Ducklings Activity Group for ages 2 to 21/2 meets on Wednesdays between 1 and 2.30 p.m. Contact Mr Partner on 813171 or the secretary on 813467.

Little Acorns - For information contact Rev Mary Kerslake on 811228

Hethersett Methodist Church
Hethersett Middle School
Hethersett Pantomime group
Hethersett Athletic Football Club

Hethersett Pensioners' Association