Hickling Women's Institute (WI)

Hickling WI was founded in 1918.

It has around 40 members who meet at the Methodist Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7.30pm (2.0pm in the winter months). Extra garden meetings are held during the Summer.
Outings are arranged and special interest days, hands on "Dabble Days" for those with fiddly fingers.
They are an easy going group of ladies, would would welcome new comers

For more information call Mrs Sue Benjamin on 01692-598335

Hickling Scrabble Club

Scrabble Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm in the Schoolroom of the Methodist Church.
It is a friendly easygoing club that simply enjoys a game of Scrabble.
The cost is £1 per person which includes refreshments.
All are welcome whatever their experience. Just turn up on the day

For more information call Brian or Penny on 01692-598761

Hickling Art Group

Hickling Art Group meet at the Methodist Hall on the second and forth Wednesdays of each month at 2.0pm.

It is a self help group of mixed ability. The ladies and gentlemen work in various mediums, with help and encouragement from their fellow artists.
Have you ever said to yourself, "I would like to paint if I had the time"; well make time, come along and see what you can do! - You Won't know if you don't try.
Pay as you go - no large enrollment fee.

For more information call Mrs Sue Benjamin on 01692-598335

Hickling Friendship Club

Hickling Friendship Club meet at the Methodist Hall on the 1st and 3rd Thursday in the month from 2pm to 4pm for a number of activities including cards and scrabble.
A pleasant afternoon is had, with tea and biscuits and a free raffle. subscription is £1-50p.

This club was started in 1952, then called The Forget Me Not Club.
In an effort to bring it up to date, it was changed to The Cameo Club.
Recently a vote was taken on a number of names put forward and it is now "The Friendship Club".

The lower age limit was originally 60, but in an order to gain more members, this was lowered to 55.

Throughput the year they have various outings to local restaurants and a Christmas trip to the "Thursford Carol Concert", all free of charge to club members.

They would dearly love to have new members and would be open to suggestions for other activities to be considered.
It would be sad to see such a happy club close through lack of members.

Go along and give it a try, you certainly be welcomed and who knows, you may enjoy yourself!

For more information call Maureen Noy on 01692-598519

Hickling Bowls Club

The Bowls Club was formed over 60 years ago in 1932, and has played on the same green just off Stubb Road ever since. The green has a lovely setting, bordered on one side by flower beds, with a fine Clubhouse, and a good view of Hickling mill. Also, there is a small car parking area.

Outdoor green bowling has a long history in England, with many famous players in the past, including Henry VIII and Sir Francis Drake. Quite how they managed to keep their greens up to scratch is hard to comprehend. Our green has a high reputation in the area, which reflects the huge amount of time and effort put in by our green keeper and his assistants. Not only does it look good, it also plays beautifully.

Of course, outdoor bowling has a short season, as we are dependent on light summer evenings for most of our fixtures, playing throughout May, June, July and August. During these few months there is no let up: we play in three leagues: Great Yarmouth, Broadland and the County 3wood; also we have various cup matches. Then there are the Club competitions for singles and pairs.
During the season there are our well supported BBQs - open to members and friends - when a "friendly" bowls competition is combined with socialising round the barbecue - what better way to pass a summer's evening!

Though we are a small club in numbers, we are a big club in friendship and support. If you would like to find out more, come along any evening when we are playing at home and have a chat.

For more information call The Hon secretary, Peter Crook on 01692 598294

Frogs - After School Club

An after school club for the age group 4-8 years. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Methodist Hall from 3.15 p.m. to 4,30 p.m.

The children spend time doing craft activities, playing games, singing songs and generally having fun.

The cost is 50p per session and "tuck" is available at the end offering goodies up to the value of lOp.

At the moment we have 10 children on the register. FROGS is rum by members of the Methodist and Anglican Churches

For more information call Deacon or Mrs Wallace on 01692 598352 or Linda Gibbons on 598404.