Groups and classes

Welland Junior Football Club

WJFC offers a fun, friendly and inclusive environment for young players to fall in love with the beautiful game. All the coaches are volunteers, fully qualified, and DBS checked, and have many years of experience of coaching junior football.

Welland History Group

“Welland History Group (WHG) actively researches the history of Welland, Upper Welland and Little Malvern, finding out the stories behind houses, farms and families, schools, pubs and shops, not forgetting the landscape itself – how our village and its surrounding area fitted into the wider history of Malvern Chase and how it has since evolved.

We work from original documents in the archives at The Hive and elsewhere and consult online resources such as genealogy websites. We devour books and newspaper articles and seek out old postcards. Just as important is local knowledge from residents who have spent much of their lives in this area or who have longstanding family connections here, sometimes going back many generations.

WHG meet several times a year at Welland Village Hall when one or more of our researchers put together a themed presentation, or we might have a guest speaker. There is always time allowed at the end of each meeting for members to mingle over tea and biscuits to discuss the presentation, view exhibits or
just have a get-together and a catch-up. Anyone is welcome to attend.”

Email: wellandhistorygroup@gmail.com

Welland Women’s Institute

Welland WI meet at the Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Email: wellandwi@gmail.com

Welland Walking Group

Welland Walking Group meets at the village hall every Friday at 10am for a stroll in and around the village or, on alternate weeks, a local walk after a short drive to a new location. They always return after a couple of hours to the village, in time for lunchtime coffee and cake at the church café. Everybody is welcome.

Email: ianhardicker@hotmail.co.uk

U3A Short Matt Bowling

• Group 1 meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 1330 – 1600 Leader: Geoff Smithdale Phone: 01242 511266 Email: gsmithdale@gmail.com
• Group 2 meets every Tuesday from 0930 – 1200 Leader: Martin Peer Phone: 01684 560919 Email: – pepe@martinpeer.plus.com

Teddy Bears Toddler Group

“Fresh coffee and cakes for parents, wheeled toys, snack time, baby corner, songs, messy play, all welcome.”

Book in advance via the Facebook page.

Meets at Welland Village Hall, Mondays 10:15-11:45am.

Prices (correct Feb 2024):

Children under 9 months free (accompanying adult £1)
Children over 9 months £2.50 (including 1 adult)
Additional children 50p
Additional adults £1

Welland Pre-school

Independent pre-school offering tailored care to children aged 2-5 yrs. Based in Welland with no catchment requirements, they welcome families from all over Worcestershire.

Pilates

Pilates with Fiona.
Every Wednesday in Term 10.30-11.30am
Email: fionatzelleypilates@hotmail.com

Wilson’s Wellbeing: Yoga

Sara Wilson teaches a gentle style of Hatha Yoga. She runs a beginners/intermediate class for people who can move confidently from the floor to standing, and a Chair Yoga class for people who would like the support of a chair. Both classes help to calm the mind, lift the spirits and soothe the body. Sara is particularly interested in how yoga can reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Classes meet at Welland Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons.

Email: sara@sarawilson.co.uk

Call/text: 07799 344327

Latin Dance Fitness

Latin Dance Fitness with Carrie.
Every Thursday in Term 9.30am
Email: carriebolton2005@yahoo.co.uk

Welland Art & Craft Group

Meets 2nd Friday 2.30-4.30pm
Contact: Sandra on 01684 833185