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Clubs
There are several clubs in the village, catering for young and old, the active and the artistic.
If you are a newly formed club in the area and would like to be featured on the website, please contact the Parish Clerk
Amateur Dramatics
The Candover Players
A newly formed amateur dramatics group incorporating children. Everyone welcome to come and join us – from top artists to someone who is good with a hammer!
Contact Hazel Russell on 01256 389772
Matchmakers
A well established amateur dramatics group who stage a variety of plays and entertainment.
Contact Kate Gibbons on 01256 389513
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Candover Valley Gardening Club
Meets on the third Thursday of each month in the Village Hall.
During the winter months, a guest speaker is invited to each meeting and in Spring and Summer the Club visits interesting gardens, specialist nurseries etc, instead of having formal meetings.
There are two main events during the year, the Open Show (flowers, vegetables, cakes) and the Plant Sale.
For more details email Sheila Harden (Secretary) at cvgc@hantsweb.org.uk or visit us on the web at http://www.hants.org.uk/cvgc/
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Caterpillars Toddler Group
Friendly local toddler group held every Tuesday from 10am to 11.30am at Preston Candover Village Hall.
First session free, £1.50 thereafter, including tea/coffee.
Baby Clinic - Health Visitor from Alresford Surgery visits the toddler group on the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
For details contact Amanda Carter on 01256 389545
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Preston Candover Tennis Club
This well attended club meets every Friday evening, summer and winter, to take advantage of the three well-kept hard courts and modern clubhouse with changing and kitchen facilities.
The club caters for all age groups from juniors through to senior citizens and provides for those who want to play for fun and those who enjoy competitive tennis.
The club is involved in the local Basingstoke league and a number of club tournaments are held throughout the year to provide friendly competition.
Group and individual coaching is available for both adults and children, provided by the club's two coaches.
To find out more visit http://prestoncandoverltc.totaltennis.net/home/home.asp or contact Dennis Nye (Chairman) on 01962 733328
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Royal British Legion
Branch meetings are held at Field House, Upper Wield every four months and are advertised in The Oxdrove magazine. For any info, contact Brig. Alwin Hutchinson on 01420 564391.
To find out more about the Royal British Legion please contact http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
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Cricket
Wield Cricket Club
Sunday afternoon village cricket in a beautiful setting, opposite the Yew Tree pub, what could be better!
The club welcomes new members. Junior coaching takes place on Tuesday evenings from May to July.
For further details contact:
Captain: Andrew Yorke on 01420 563703
Chairman: Peter Rayment on 01256 389354
Junior Coaching: Andrew/Margot Don on 01256 389411
Candovers Cricket Club
Visit Candovers Cricket Club website for further details
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Womens Institute
Although there is no branch of the W.I. based in Preston Candover or Nutley, there are two branches nearby, both welcoming new members.
One is based in Wield, the other in Swarraton and Northington.
For information on your local W.I. contact and meetings, please contact the Hampshire County Federation of Women's Institutes on 01962 852721.
To find out more visit www.hampshirewi.org.uk
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