2028 (Southam) Squadron Air Training Corps
Monday and Thursday evenings from 6.45 to 9.45pm.
Squadron Commander Daryll Moreton Flight Lieutenant RAFVR (T)
Telephone: 01926 815390.
Email co@2028sqnatc.co.uk
Web: www.2028sqnatc.co.uk
Baha'is of Southam
Secretary: Mrs A. Vickers, The Haven, 6 Welsh Road West, Southam, CV47 0JN
Telephone: 01926 817291.
Email: southam.bahais@btconnect.com
Web: www.southambahais.org.uk
Southam in Bloom
A friendly organisation of volunteers trying to brighten up the centre of Southam.
Contact Chairman Simon Tudor, 18 Stowe Drive, Southam CV47 1NZ. Telephone: 01926 813537.
BodyBalance Classes
BodyBalance is the Yoga, T'ai Ch'i, Pilates workout that builds flexibility and strength and leaves you feeling centered and calm. Controlled breathing, concentration and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance. Suitable for all abilities. No membership required. Classes are £4/each, discounts available.
Location: Stairways, (behind Southam Tyres), Southam Drive, Kineton Road Industrial Estate, CV47 0TA, Southam.
Times: Tuesdays 7.30pm
Telephone: 07890 671869. Email: sam@sr-pt.co.uk
Web: www.facebook.com/warwickshirefitness
Southam and District Bridge Club
The Bridge Club meets at the Grange Hall, Southam on Monday evenings for duplicate Bridge and Wednesday afternoons for social Bridge.
Chairperson: Mrs Hilary Nealon.
Telephone: 01926 612789
Secretary: Mrs Sally Gascoyne.
Telephone: 01926612775
The Friends of the Cardall Collection
Working towards finding a permanent home for the unique collection of papers, photographs and items relating to Southam's past and to document and preserve it for the use of the local community.
Projects are ongoing to catalogue the Collection in a digital archive, to extend it through an Oral History project and to display it in local premises including Schools, the Public Library, etc. There is a current membership of about 50 local people and new members, particularly those who want to participate in the projects, are actively welcomed.
Telephone: 01926 613503. Email: cardallcollection@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.communityarchives.org.uk/page_id__947_path__0p2p12p35p.aspx
Southam and District Children's Centre
Web: www.southamchildrenscentre.co.uk
Southam Christmas Lights Association
Southam has been lit up at Christmas since 2000 thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organisations and individuals plus grants from Southam Town Council and Stratford District Council.
If you would like to help or join the small committee of dedicated volunteers please contact Val Steele. Telephone: 01926 813577.
Southam Civic Ideas Forum
SCIF is an open, informal working group whose members can raise practical issues they feel need addressing and pursuing for the general benefit of Southam. It meets in the Grange Hall at 9.30am on the second Friday of most months.
To join or know more please contact Bill Pease. Telephone: 01926 813873.
Southam and Bishops Itchington Congregational Church
Web: www.congregational.org.uk/content.aspx?id=485
Web: www.findachurch.co.uk/churches/sp/sp46/sbicc/
Southam Darby and Joan Club
Southam Darby and Joan Club meet at Wattons Lodge, Park Lane, Southam on the first Friday of each month to enjoy meeting friends, speakers, visits to shows and meals out, etc. New members are welcome and transport can be provided.
Please contact Pauline Brailsford on 01926 812148, or Jacky Graham on 01926 813652.
The Friendship Group
The Group is open to all ladies. Meetings are on Wednesday evenings from 8.00 to 9.30pm in the lounge of the Congregational Church in Wood Street. We have speakers, outings, activities, etc.
For information contact Sandra Meacham, 2 Banbury Road, Southam. Telephone: 01926 812149.
Southam Gardening Club
A monthly gardening club. For details, visit our blog, or all Ann on 01926 813074 or Lesley on 01926 813986.
The Graham Adams Centre and Bridge Café
St James Road, Southam, CV47 0LY.
Rooms available for hire. Café open Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 3.00pm. Catering available for all types of events.
Telephone: 01926 811519. Email: scacp@hotmail.co.uk
Southam & District Lions Club
Tony Lorimer, Secretary. Telephone: 01926 811710.
Web:
www.southamlions.org.uk
The Melody Makers
A choir of about 35 ladies which is run by local piano teacher Alison Cragg. We meet on Wednesday evenings 7.45 to 9.15pm during term time at Southam Primary School, St James's Road.
We are very friendly and enjoy singing a variety of songs from Gershwin to Chopin, via Harry Belafonte. No auditions and no need to be able to read music. We would be delighted to make new members welcome. The cost is £2 per week payable half termly or termly in advance to cover running costs and sheet music.
For more details contact Alison Cragg on 01926 817516.
Southam and Villages Branch of National Childbirth Trust
This is the place for the news about the Southam & Villages branch of the NCT. Please check their website regularly to find out about activities.
Web: www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/southam
Pilates Classes
Pilates encourages longer leaner muscles, better posture, strength and flexibility as well as a healthy body and mind. Classes are suitable for all abilities. Class maximum size 8 to 10 people for personal attention.
Join my classes in the Oak Room at the Graham Adams Centre in Southam.
When: Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am
Cost: £4.00 per week
Contact Diane for more information and to book: Tel: 07809 621142 Email: dianeclark1966@yahoo.com
Southam Produce Association
Operates allotment gardens at Welsh Road East.
Chairman, John Jeffries. Telephone: 01926 812119.
Secretary, Rod Gillard. Telephone: 01926 813890.
Southam Rainbows
For girls aged 5 to 7. We are the youngest members of Girl Guiding. We meet in the Graham Adams Centre on Mondays after school in term time for crafts, fun and games.
For more information and to put your child's name on the waiting list, please call Laura on 01926 815646. Web: www.girlguiding.org.uk
Southam Ramblers
Walks of about 5 miles are held on alternate Wednesdays throughout the year, meeting in the Wood Street Car Park at 9.30am and sharing transport to reach the start point. Summer Strollers enjoy 3 - 5 mile walks on Thursday evenings from May to mid-August. These leave Wood Street at 7.00pm and return to the same point so no transport is required.
For more details please telephone 01788 890383.
Rotary Club of Southam
Rotary Club of Southam is a small club with an interesting programme of events throughout the year, meeting on Tuesdays at 12.45pm (fifth Tuesday at 7.00pm) at The Fox and Hen, Bascote Heath, Southam.
Contact Rotarian, Peter Jackson. Telephone: 01926 864234.
Web: www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.asp?ClubID=388
Southam and District Round Table 1222
Contact details: J. Sauer, 3 Flying Fields Road, Southam, CV47 1GA.
Telephone: 07951 600293
Web: www.sanddrt.org.uk
Royal British Legion – Southam
Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8.00pm at the Sports and Social Club Southam.
Contact Chairman Mr S Garlick, 80 Linley Road, Southam, CV47 0JZ. Telephone: 01926 817059.
Southam Twinning Association
Southam has been twinned with Marolles en Hurepoix, a small town about 25 miles to the south of Paris, since 1992. The Twinning Association is a voluntary organisation which aims to foster relations between the two towns.
Web: www.southamtwinningassociation.webeden.co.uk
Southam United Charities
Southam United Charities has been in existence for several centuries and its sole purpose is to assist the residents of the Parish of Southam who need help. The income available for distribution is limited but grants are made to students going on to higher education and to individuals in need of immediate financial help where there is no other source of assistance.
Applications for assistance should be made in writing to: John Rouse, Clerk to Southam United Charities, Olympus House, Olympus Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV34 6BF. Applications for educational grants must be made on the application form that can be downloaded here.
Southam Youth Centre
Meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 6.15 to 9.00pm.
The Graham Adams Centre, St James Road, Southam, CV33 0LY.
Telephone: 01926 812483. Mobile: 07768 263193.
Zumba Fitness
Ditch the workout and join the party! Zumba Fitness fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. You’ll have heaps of fun and won’t even know you’re exercising! Suitable for all abilities! Bring a drink and prepare to have some fun! Classes are £4/each, discounts available.
Times: Tuesdays 6.15pm
Location: Stairways, (behind Southam Tyres), Southam Drive, Kineton Road Industrial Estate, CV47 0TA, Southam.
Times: Thursdays 7pm to 8pm
Location: Graham Adams Centre, Southam.
Telephone: 07890 671869. Email: sam@sr-pt.co.uk
Web: www.facebook.com/warwickshirefitness