Community Groups
The church centre is a hive of activity for many different groups around the community. We have a selection of rooms that are available for booking, from small meeting rooms to the church itself. You can even book the whole complex if required. If you would like to discuss your needs and make a booking, please call the Parish Office on 01202 602948 or use the contact page on this website.
Copies of the booking agreement details can be downloaded here. Booking Agreement
Corfe Mullen Food Bank
The Corfe Mullen food bank launched in February 2014 as a community run food bank supported by a grant from Engage Mutual. All of our clients are from the local area, and some may need to return again before they find themselves back on their feet. Sometimes people who have used us have popped something back in the donation box to show their gratitude. On average, we help out a family once a week. Parents often love it when we offer simple treats such as biscuits or crisps for their children - not essential foods but something that children enjoy. We are fortunate that we have access to a freezer and also offer fresh bread and milk. find out more
Day by day activities (all term time only, unless stated)
MONDAY
Corfe Mullen Monday Club
Are you elderly, a couple or live alone and would like company each week? Maybe this is for you. Numerous activities, occasional craft, quizzes, bingo etc. Morning coffee, 2 course meal and afternoon tea provided. 10:00am - 3:00pm £10.00.
Fusion Choir
We are a fun and friendly community choir and all are welcome. There's no auditions, no music reading and no experience necessary. Modern pop songs. For more details please contact Lynne from our website
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West Country Embroiderers
For stitching and embroiderers (Monthly)
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Mini Monkeys Gym
Structured developmental classes offer an interactive, physical play and musical sensory experience that benefits your child’s all round development.
Contact Vickie on 07876710427 or email poole@minimonkeygym.co.uk. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/mmgpoole
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Wimborne Orchestra
A local orchestra having a regular weekly practice at St Nicholas:
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U3A (Poole) Bridge Instruction
The calligraphy group is aimed at beginners, but welcomes those with some experience. The group will be shown demonstrations most weeks to enable progress, working on different scripts using round hand nibs (e.g. Italic, Gothic) with ink or water colour. As well as lettering students will be introduced to layout, borders and simple gift packaging.
For more information, please contact Julia Wilkin on 01202 247490.
TUESDAY
Tots, Tea and Toast
A group for pre school children and their carers . A relaxed time of play, craft and story with refreshments for children and their carers. Meets in term time on Tuesdays in St Nicholas hall from 9:30am - 11:00am
Yoga
Relax, Relate, Re-Energize with Yoga on a Tuesday morning with Sarah
Sing at St Nics (Monthly)
Singing for fun, open to all regardless of ability. Dementia friendly. £3 per session, including refreshment. Last Tuesday of the
month, 10:30 - 11:45. If you have ever wondered what Sing at St Nic’s is like, read on… "“Our singing group meets once a month on the last Tuesday of each month at 10:30am and finishes at 11:45am. We have about 14 friendly members who all enjoy singing songs from the shows and songs from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with our leader Lin; with her patience, humour and kindness. The cost is just £3, with a short break for coffee, or tea, and biscuits – all included. Why not come along and join us – we’d love to see you. Dementia friendly” For more details contact the parish office 01202 602948, or just turn up.
Compass Group (Monthly)
The Compass Group is our bereavement support group. It meets once a month on a Tuesday morning at 11::00 and offers an opportunity to meet informally over a cup of tea or coffee with others who have also been bereaved and to receive help and support from each other. You are welcome to come along to any of the meetings and to stay as long as you like. This group is run by Jenny Gibson.
Wessex Judo Club
Judo is a fun, energetic martial art which is great for fitness, self-defence, developing social skills and for gaining self-confidence. If you are interested please contact Gary on email - gary@lush.co.uk or mobile – 07843 357550. Training classes are held every Tuesday: 6:30pm - 7:30pm for under 10 years, 7:30pm - 8:30pm for over 10 years
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Hornby Railways Collectors’ Association - Wessex Group (Monthly)
The Club is a social forum for enthusiasts of historic Hornby railways and where the focus is on “playing trains” rather than detailed railway modelling. We have traditional table-top layouts for both 0 and 00 gauge (2-rail and 3-rail) and members are encouraged to bring and run their own rolling stock. Visitors are welcome too. The Club charges modest membership and attendance fees (which include refreshments) and meets on the third Tuesday of each month from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Please contact the Club Secretary, Mick Hatton, for details on: Anythingoes@btinternet.com
Corfe Mullen Women Institute (W.I.) (Monthly - 1st Tuesday)
The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities. The WI is based on the ideals of fellowship, truth, tolerance and justice. The organisation is non-sectarian and non-party political. WIs are charitable and everything they do must be consistent with that special legal status.
WEDNESDAY
U3A (Wimborne) Bridge Instruction – Beginners.
We will start at the beginning and no previous knowledge of the game is expected. We will learn a simple bidding system and the emphasis will be on enjoyment as opposed to serious competition. At the end of the first lesson you will have played a form of bridge.
. Contact U3A Wimborne.
Pilates - with Alex
Pilates is a
conditioning exercise
that releases tension in the muscles as well as toning the entire body – with a focus on the abdominal muscles, lower back, hips and bum. The movements can help ease stiff joints too.
THURSDAY
U3A Sew and Chat (Poole)
We are a friendly self help group who meet on a Thursday mornings. We like to sew, chat and share ideas. We do not offer tuition but have a wide range of sewing skills between us and are happy to help. We are based at St Nicholas Church in Corfe Mullen, parking is free and there is a bus stop nearby. If you love sewing and would like to share your ideas and knowledge, you would be most welcome.
For more information, please contact Margaret Summers 01202 003109.
Cantilena Voices
Cantilena Voices is a ladies choir who meet regularly on Thursday evenings. We have a varied repertoire from classic pop, to songs from the shows with a little gospel and easy classics thrown in for good measure. There are no auditions and no experience needed. We'd love you to join our friendly bunch! For more details visit our
website
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Community Lunch
An affordable hot nutritious meal joining with others in your community a good way to have a great value meal away from home.
A community lunch provides an opportunity to meet with others outside of the home, providing the opportunity for social contact and interaction with the local community, fostering well-being and encouraging participation in other activities.
Yoga
Relax, Relate, Re-Energize with Yoga: Gentle yet challenging classes for everybody.
Please contact Connie (qualified yoga instructor) on 07894 581848 or email con.zeck@gmail.com for more information.
Knit and Natter:
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Open to knitters and non-knitters.
Kindly sponsored by Lesly Shand; all wool, needles and patterns supplied, as well as tea and coffee. No cost, all welcome.
FRIDAY