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St Michael & All Angels Choir
Purpose
To sing at all services at St Michael & All Angels Church
Meetings
Choir practice, Thursdays at 7pm
Place
Rearsby Church
Special events
The choir is willing to sing for weddings or at any service. It is also available for non-church occasions. Contact the choir leader
Membership fee
Nil
Contact

Janet Tipton, Choir Leader & Organist. Tel: 0116 260 8915


Rearsby History Society
Purpose
To meet and enjoy speakers on various topics as well as going on outings to historical sites/social events. Also, to act as a resource for others who are interested in local history by making various records/archives available to them
Time
Every 4th Thursday evening of the month. (Group restarts in Nov. with 5 meetings & 1 outing planned)
Place
Members' homes
Membership fee
£5 per annum
Contact

Kathy Ledger. Tel: 01664 424311


Womens Institute
Purpose
To give women the opportunity to form friendships, learn & widen their horizons so that together they can influence local, national and international affairs
Meetings
2nd Thursday of every month (except July).
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Attendance fee
Annual subscription:
Contact

Helene Sutliff. Tel: 0116 260 7460


Mothers Union
Purpose
To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding; to encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the church; to maintain a world-wide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service; to promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children; to help those whose family life has met with adversity
Meetings
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Place
In members' homes - summer prayer meetings in church
Membership fee
£6.50 annual subscription
Contact

Mrs Brenda Shepherd. Tel: 01664 424962. Email: shepherd@leicester.anglican.org


1st Rearsby Rainbows
Purpose
To introduce girls aged 5-7years to Guides
Meetings
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Membership fee
Contact

Jackie Woodward. Tel: 01664 424327


1st Rearsby Guides
Purpose
To help girls aged 10-14 years to acquire a variety of practical and social skills
Meetings
Tuesdays, 7.15-8.45pm
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Membership fee
£1 subscription per evening
Contact

Jenny Woods, Leader. Tel: 01664 424393


1st Thrussington Brownies
Purpose
To help girls aged 7-10 years to acquire a variety of practical and social skills
Meetings
Tuesdays, 6-7.15pm
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
£1 per evening paid termly in advance
Contact

Frances Rendall , Leader. Tel: 01664 424240


1st Rearsby Scouts
Purpose
Scouting for boys & girls aged 10+
Meetings
Fridays, from 7.45pm
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
Subscription
Contact
James Richmond. Tel: 0116 260 4224 or Andrew Lewis. Tel: 0116 269 4498

1st Rearsby Cubs
Purpose
Scouting for boys & girls aged 7-10
Meetings
Friday, 6.15-7.30pm
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
Subscription
Contact
Jayne Beck. Tel: 01509 814339

1st Rearsby Beavers
Purpose
Introduction to scounting for boys & girls aged 5-7
Meetings
Wednesday (Beavers), Friday (Cubs & Scouts)
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
Subscription
Contact
James Richmond. Tel: 0116 260 4224 or Andrew Lewis. Tel: 0116 269 4498

Smallholders & Rural Interests Group
Purpose
A group which brings together people whose interests include allotments, wildlife/conservation, geology, photography, beekeeping, farm animals, vintage machinery and a
general love of the countryside.
Meetings
Fourth Thursday of the month from 7.30pm
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Membership fee
£15 pa per family, £10 pa per individual + £1 per adult per meeting. Bi-annual newsletter & programme included in fee.
Contact
Charles MacFarlane. Tel: 0115 9373794

Sounds Fun
Purpose
An opportunity for parents and pre-school children (0-5 years) to enjoy music and movement together.
Meetings
Mondays, 3.30-4.15pm
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
£1 per session
Contact
Mrs Carole Clohesy. Tel: 01664 434689

Small Holders & Rural Interest Group
Purpose
Meetings
Every 4th Thursday, 7.30pm
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Membership fee
 
Contact
Teri Browell . Tel: 0115 93752.

Rearsby & District Young Farmers Club
Purpose
To provide young people (aged 10-26) who have an interest in the countryside with a safe environment in which they can have fun, make friends, learn and achieve.
Meetings
Thursdays, usually at 8pm
Place
Barkby Village Hall
Membership fee
Up to £10 per annum (depending on age)
Contact
Marie Singer. Tel: 01664 840861. Email: mariefsinger@hotmail.com

Valley Youth Club
Purpose
To provide activities and games for juniors
Meetings
Alternate Fridays, 6.30-8pm
Place
Thrussington Village Hall
Membership fee
Pay on the night
Contact
Rachel Wright. Tel: 01664 424124

Ratcliffe Chorale
Purpose
Local choir open to all adults who enjoy singing
Meetings
Rehearsals every Monday at 7.30pm
Place
Syston Parish Church
Membership fee
Contact
Rachel Branston. Tel: 0116 260 8813.

Rearsby Art Club

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Purpose
To provide a meeting place for anyone wishing to develop their interest in visual arts and crafts. New members always welcome.
Meetings
Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm
Place
Rearsby Village Hall
Membership fee
£2 per session attended
Special events
Annual exhibition of work, first weekend in October
Contact
Steve Meade. Tel: 01664 424696

Rearsby Walking Group

 
Purpose
To enoy w
Meetings
Tuesday evenings (summer) & weekends)
Place
Check with contact
Membership fee
none
Special events
Annual
Contact
Linda Cooper . Tel: 01664 424159 or email linda.cooper9@btopenworld.com