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Below are further details about some of the Clubs and Societies
in Theydon Bois with information on their events and activities. Theydon Bois Over 55 Club Over 55? We are extending an open invitation to anyone in Theydon Bois
to come along and join in our weekly Over 55 Club. Theydon Bois Badminton Club
Come and play Badminton at your own pace. Monday evenings
in the Village Hall from 8.00pm - 10.00pm. Afternoon Badminton Club This club meets in the Village Hall on Monday afternoons
from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. The Friends are dedicated to the preservation and restoration
of Copped Hall, you will have seen the building from either the M25 or the Epping New Road. So why not join the Friends of Copped Hall Trust and support this important heritage project. It is rare to turn the tables on developers but Copped Hall Trust have done this and have saved Copped hall by purchasing it and it's gardens for educational and community use. Copped Hall is strictly private; access is only possible by arrangement. However, the hall, gardens, stables, conservatory and greenhouses are gradually being restored by the Trust's own efforts and you can, as a Friend, assist in this by joining the working parties and enjoying good companionship, tours, lectures, visits, art shows, home cooked delicacies, theatrical performances, seasonal garden produce and discounts on purchases. For further information visit the Copped
Hall Web Site or e-mail
us.
Major developments have taken place at Copped Hall over the last year with work progressing to inside the building. This has included the laying of flooring in the hall in the style of the old hall. With much to see why not come on one of the following
Guided Tours: The tours cover the whole of the gardens, part of the mansion, the cellars and the stables. They are on the third Sunday of every month starting at 10.00 a.m. and take approximately 2.5 hours. Admission is £7.00 per person. Children under 14 and Members of 'Friends' of Copped Hall free. Refreshments are available. Dates Feb. 18th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th, June 17th, July 15th, August 19th, Sept. 16th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 18th, Dec. 9th (Dec. is 2nd Sunday). Other events for 2007: OPEN DAYS & Apple Day 2007 Theatre & Concerts Tickets for the above Telephone Frances Dennett 01992 610713. SUNDAY EVENING LECTURES 2007 Autumn Season Refreshments available. Tickets £5.00 per lecture. Tickets available from Francis Dennett, 7 Highfield Green, Epping, CM16 5HB. Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope and a cheque payable to Copped Hall Trust, (or by telephone on 01992 610713). www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org President: LDHS Members were very saddened to hear
of the death of their President, Rt Hon Lord Murray of Epping Forest,
on 20 May 2004. He was an active President, always encouraging members
in their research and publications, and chaired the Society's AGM less
than a week before his death. He will be much missed. PROGRAMME FOR 2007/8 Season 2008 October: Thursday 9th November: Thursday 13th December: Thursday 11th 2009 February: Thursday 12th March: Thursday 12th April: Thursday 16th May: Thursday 14th
USEFUL INFORMATION Public transport: Most local buses stop close to
the Methodist Church. For a list of the Society's Publications and further
information Our new season of Men’s Forum starts on Wednesday 8th October 2008. We have vacancies for new members and if you are free for a couple of hours on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of months October to June then why not join us. We meet at the Theydon Bois Baptist Church (Rear Halls), The Green, at about 10.15 am and finish at 12 noon. Our meetings start with a cup of coffee and a chat with other members and we then enjoy a selected and enjoyable talk given by an invited guest and all this takes place in a very friendly atmosphere. If you would like to know more about the Forum please telephone either Vic Dowsett on 01992 814740 or Harry Memory 01992 812696 and we will send you the programme of our speakers for the forthcoming season. Our speakers for the start of the season are as follows: October 8th “Victorian and Early Twentieth Century Harlow” Claire Hooper October 22nd “Coastal Wildlife” Barry Kaufmann-Wright November 12th “Criminal Justice- The Case of Edith Thompson” Professor Rene Weiss November 26th “World War Two Locally” Tony O’Connor December 10th “History of the Foundling Hospital” Janet Kersey We look forward to welcoming you. Every Monday Mrs. Eleonor Spencer, a certified Tai Chi Instructor, holds classes in the Village Hall. The beginners classes start at 1.30pm. and the regulars start at 3pm. and ends at 5pm. The first two classes are free then there is an £8 enrolement fee for the unwaged and an £8 monthly membership fee to pay for the hire of the hall. The exercises are slow and consist of standing movements designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. The class is affiliated to the The Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain which is a UK registered charity providing weekly beginner and regular classes throughout Great Britain. The Society also offers workshops and intensives at regular times throughout the year. The Society is run by volunteers and is a non-profit charitable organization bringing Taoist Tai Chi and other health promoting Taoist arts to the public. The Society is the largest non-profit Tai Chi organization in the world, offering classes at over 700 locations in 24 countries on five continents. You can contact Mrs. Spencer by e-mail or on Tel: 020 8504 9808 Theydon Bois Drama Society was founded in 1925, and although there was a short suspension during the war years, such continuity in a small community is remarkable. Over the years the Society has presented a wide range of comedies and tragedies, thrillers, music halls, variety shows and revues, pantomimes and musicals and many people, in their time, have played many parts on stage and back-stage. Our venue has progressed from one of the old Retreats, to the old Village Hall in Loughton Lane, to the recently demolished Village Hall and now to the magnificent new Village Hall of which the village is so proud. In the early days membership consisted entirely of local people and more particularly of family groups, but now our membership is drawn from a wider area and we are always keen to welcome new members from Theydon Bois and beyond. At all times and in all circumstances the Society has set itself the highest standards of acting and presentation, and is justifiably proud of the good reputation that it has long enjoyed and strives constantly to preserve. Theydon Bois Drama Society is keen to welcome new members in both an
acting and non-acting capacity. We are particularly short of people
to help with the lighting and sound for our shows. Our lighting rig
is almost up to professional standards - but the help needn't be! As
they say in the job adverts - 'no previous experience needed, training
will be provided'. We also need extra help with costumes, props and
scene painting. If you are interested in joining the Society in any capacity or would like any further information please ring Graham James on 01992 812250. The Society's new Web Site is at: www.theydondrama.co.uk Please note that the society's production of Deathtrap in March last
year was awarded a coveted National Operatic & Dramatic Association
award for drama, as reported in the local press. Directed by Angei Beckett-Franks. Drama Society Productions for 2008 January 10th - 12th - 'Rumpelstiltzkin' - A Pantomime by Harold Robbins Times, prices and box office all the same. Shows start at 8.00 p.m. Tickets £6.50 available from Carol
& Graham James Theydon Bois Folk Country & Barn Dance Club The Theydon Bois Folk, Country and Barn Dance Club latest
season starts in January 2008 at 7.30pm in the New Village
Hall and runs on Tuesdays until 17th June. At the moment all
nights in this season are designated as 'Club Nights' but we hope
to book music and callers for some of these dates soon. 2008 - 2009 Season Programme Sept. 16th Club night - Dance 2009: Enjoy the Summer break. We will be back with an Autumn Program.
Theydon Bois Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone living within the Parish of Theydon Bois and the membership fee is only £1.00 per annumn The Society welcomes all all to any of its events although it it gives priority to members on its coach outings. We are affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society whose magazine is available to members. We can also obtain tickets for Chelsea & Hampton Court Flower Shows etc. Helpful advice is always available from knowledgeable local gardeners and as the society is affiliated to the R.H.S. any questions we are unable to answer can be passed via our secretary to them for a response. Theydon Bois Horticultural Society has been in existence
for over 100 years. At a meeting held at Birch Hall on the 15th
May 1899 it was resolved to form a Horticultural Society for the
Parish of Theydon Bois, Mr. Gerald Buxton was elected President. The Society has a Trading Hut that is open every Saturday from 10am - 12noon from the beginning of March. Programme for 2007 Talks: AGM: (At
8pm in the Village Hall). Outings: Show Day: 99th HORTICULTURAL SHOW 2008 - IN THE VILLAGE HALL - Saturday 26th July 2008 Doors Open 2.15pm Our show is open to all apart from Section A which is
members only. Classes cover flowers, fruit, and vegetables,
handicrafts, cookery and photography with a separate section for children's
entries .Various titles of photographic classes. There is no wine section this year. There will be cake and plant stalls and refreshments will be available. There is plenty of parking space. For further details of all events contact the Secretary Tel: 01992
812652. The Theydon Bois Music Society is the society for lovers of good music in the village and surrounding area.Programme for 2008 - 20082008 Note that the Coffee Morning is on a Saturday at 10am. Mrs Doreen Argent, together with a group of like-minded friends started the Music Society to enable people locally to listen to classical music. They wished to encourage young students to play before an audience and invited them to visit the society in order to gain this experience. Doreen had a “piano fund” and eventually purchased an upright piano. After many years spent in arranging these events, Doreen retired as president. Mrs Joyce Eynon, formerly secretary to the society, took up the reins and for ten years organised these monthly concerts. The present Chairperson is Barbara O'Conner and each year she and the committee invite a variety of musicians - string quartets, brass ensembles, solo voices, and pianists to perform at these events. The Music Society meets regularly during the winter and spring usually at 8.00o’clock in the Village Hall, Coppice Row, on the second Thursday of each month. We now hold our meetings in the New Village Hall and the acoustics have proved to be very good and the much improved facilities have proved popular with concert goers and artists alike. This seasons program will see the return of some old friends plus some excellent new young performers. The Annual Subscription of the Music Society costs
£45.00 (All 9 Concerts). All are welcome to join; visitors are especially welcome and
may pay at the door (£8.00). If you would like further information please contact
the Secretary, Doreen Snell. THEYDON BOIS SOCIAL AND DEBATING SOCIETY The Debating Society appears to have started in about 1911. The Society still retains its records from just after the First World War. The Society meets on the first Friday of the month from September through to April. The Society meets in the Church Hall and the meetings commence with sherry followed by a four course meal and coffee. The members then take it in turn to present a paper which is then discussed by the members and voted on at the end of the evening. The subjects debated over the years have been, for example, in 1925 "That Germany in the natural ally of the British Empire". In 1929 "That from the British point of view the construction of the Channel Tunnel is desirable". This was followed in 1975 with a motion "If the French agree to build the Tunnel it is the worst reason for accepting it". The subjects have varied from building battleships in 1921 to vertical take off aircraft in 1987 and more recently "That this house believes in ghosts and modern art". There are no subjects that the Society will not tackle, but we try to avoid politics and religion. Membership is by invitation and is (at the current time) a men only society. Initially please make contact with Martin Boyle Tel: 01992 813132 THEYDON BOIS WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Theydon Bois has a flourishing Women's Institute with a membership of over 90 ladies. The current President is Mrs Kay Rush who was re-elected after a very successful first year in office. During 2007 the institute has progressed from strength to strength with a programme comprising a variety of excellent speakers and subjects. Other activities have included sherry mornings, pancake day events, strawberry teas, outings to places of special interest and entertainment. A very popular outing is our visits to see the Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society. This coming summer we are holding an afternoon "Strawberry Tea" on Wednesday 9th July at 2.30pm- 4.30pm in the Village Hall - entry £3.00. Proceeds will be in aid of WI funds. The institute has a Bridge section who meet on Friday afternoons in the Village Hall. As part of a national organisation our aims are to improve the quality of life for our members and for society in general. New members are always welcome. Please contact our secretary, Mrs Doreen Snell for further information.
Theydon Bois WI meets on the third Wednesday afternoon of the month at 2.00pm in the Theydon Bois Village Hall, Coppice Row. New members and
visitors are always welcome. February 20th - "Where there's a will there's a relative"
Mr Chris Winter
Competition: Something inherited
March 19th - " The True Price of Fish"
Mr Andy Malcolm
Competition: A souvenir from the Seaside
April 16th- "Sleep Perchance to dream"
Mrs Barbara Poulter
Competition: An alarm clock
May 21st - Resolutions Meeting
Competition; A wedding photo of yesteryear
June 18th- We'll meet again"
Mr Martyn Harrison
Competition: A long stemmed rose
July 16th - "Tales from an Antiques dealer"
Mrs Pam Whitfield
Competition: A small personal treasure
August to be arranged
September 17th "Simply Owls"
Mrs Kathlyn Maudesley
Competition: An ornament of an owl
October 15th "Meet Emmeline Pankhurst"
Mrs Louise Reed
Competition: A fancy perfume bottle
November 19th Annual Meeting
December 10th Members Christmas Meeting
Competition; A homemade Christmas item
In the last thirty years or so the game of Petanque, or the French game of Boules as some people prefer to call it, has not only crossed the Channel, but become well established in this country – more and more people are taking to this highly sociable game which has an almost universal appeal. One of the joys of the game is that it is fundamentally very simple and that it does not require expensive equipment or special clothes. The Victorians Petanque Club was founded in 1995 and meets at the Queen Victoria Public House, Coppice Row, Theydon Bois (at the rear car park) on Saturday mornings from 11.30 am and on Wednesday evenings (summer league matches permitting) from 7.30 pm. If you are interested in playing Petanque, why not come along and join in a few games with us before deciding whether to become a member - you will be made most welcome! If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact Brenda Wilmot, Club Secretary, Tel No 020 8508 1987. Email bbmail@msn.com Further information about Victorians Petanque Club can also be found on http://www.ecrpetanque.co.uk/clubs/victorians.htm As far as we know these are the most up to date details. Please contact us if incorrect or if you want to give further details or a link to your own Web Site. Please contact us with your Latest Details. E-Mail: Content Manager or send copy to the Village Office. Preferably on floppy disk.
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Last Up Dated: 13th August 2008