Friends of Eaton Park, Norwich

The Eaton Park Community Centre

For Community Centre booking enquiries,
ring Liz Davies on 01603 504420.
For enquiries about activities in the Centre,
please see below.

The Community Centre was built in the 1950s in response to the needs of local residents, especially women who wanted somewhere to get together and take their children. It was funded by public subscription and is run by trustees and volunteers. Over its life people of all ages in the area have met there and many committed people have contributed to running the many activities for which it is known. There are two rooms and a kitchen.
Community Centre hire prices:
£5 per hour for the hall and kitchen,
£4 per hour for the smaller room and kitchen,
£8.25 for the whole Centre.
For booking enquiries about the Centre, please ring 01603 504420.
Below are the groups currently using the centre.

Asperger East Anglia
A support group for children and parents, meeting socially every other Saturday morning from 10.00 - 12.00. Contact Thecla Fellas, 01603 598941, or email thecla@asperger.org.uk

Canework Gentle Exercise
Meets Monday morning from 10 - 11.30 for gentle exercise including self-defence and self-awareness. Aimed at people with disabilities and older people, and keeping 'what's working, working'! £3. Enquiries to O1493 656538.

Circuit Training Classes
Matt Philpot (ATP Health and Fitness) runs these classes every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm. The classes are suited for all ages and levels of fitness, particularly middle aged women, and are designed to help burn fat in order to lose weight, tone up and improve fitness and wellbeing. A fun class with a friendly atmosphere. The first class is FREE. Thereafter, a single session costs £5 while a block of four is £16. Matt also runs one-to-one Personal Training which is delivered to people’s homes in and around Norwich. Currently, he is offering a 20% discount to all viewers of this website on their first three Personal Training Sessions. Contact him on 0778 510 5381 or through www.atphealthandfitness.co.uk

Eastern Counties Cat Society
If you're interested in shows, purchasing a kitten, or membership of the society, contact the organisers on 01508 570051.

Eaton and University Branch Labour Group
Meetings of the Eaton and University Ward branch on the third Monday of the month at 7.30 include guest speakers and a discussion. Contact Secretary Verity Sinclair on 0774 661 2481 or Cllr Bert Bremner, 01603 471134, email University.labour@ntlworld.com

Kung Fu
A branch of the UK Wing Chun Kung Fu Association. Meets Monday at 8.30 - 10 pm and Thursday 7.30 - 10 pm. Contact Alex Evans on 07899 886882 or by email.

Line dancing and tea dancing
Line dances are taught on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7 - 8.30. Tea dances are on Friday afternoons from 2 - 4.30 in alternate weeks. Contact the organisers on 01603 455528.

MAD Academy
Music and dance for pre-school children on Fridays. Three groups: babies and crawlers, walkers to 2 years, and 2 - 4 years. Enquiries to Zoe Darwin, 01603 482777. Starts January 2010.

Norwich Clarinet Choir
Meets every other Saturday from 9:15 - 11:15am. Aimed at clarinetists who play to a high level and have ensemble playing experience. New members welcome, please contact Carla Potter on 01603 470364 or email carlapotter@yahoo.com

Norfolk & Norwich Pensioners, Eaton Branch
The group is dedicated to improving the conditions of the elderly and meets on the second Monday of each month at 2 pm in the Community Centre. The annual subscription is £3 and members pay £1 at any meeting they attend. This includes refreshments. They do their best to get interesting speakers each month and occasionally have a quiz. Interested? Ring 01603 612441.

Norwich Reformed Church
Meets on Sundays at 11 am and 6.30 pm. The Sunday school meets at 10 am. Enquiries to Mr M Quinton, 01603 452387.

Pre-School Learning Alliance
This is a leading educational charity specialising in the early years. It provides practical support to over 15,000 early years settings and makes a positive contribution to the care and education of over 800,000 young children and their families each year. It involves parents and families in all aspects of its work. Products and services include specialist publications, childcare services, quality assurance, campaigning, research, training and family programmes. It also offers independent professional information, advice, support and guidance tailored to meet the needs of young children and their families, students, early years' practitioners and professionals. Membership costs vary according to individual/setting needs. For more information call 01603 767525.

Pre-School Music Association
Pre-school music sessions are held on Wednesdays, 9.15 - 12.45, in the Community Centre. See the website, www.presma.org, or phone 01603 508136.

Scrapbooking Club
Monthly on Saturdays, 9.30 - 1.30. Contact the organiser on 01603 501942/07710 231324.

Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens Club meets on Thursday afternoons, 1.30 - 4, in the Community Centre, mainly to play bingo. Contact 01603 453205.

South Park Stompers
The South Park Stompers learn the dances here and go out as a demonstration group. Enquiries to 01508 578294.

TinyTalk
Baby signing and singing classes on Monday at 10 - 11 and 11.15 - 12.15. Cost: £4 a class. Ring 01953 851916, email, or visit the website www.tinytalk.co.uk.

Wednesday Women (over 55s)
This social group meets from 2.30 - 4 Wednesdays and has a speaker or film. The cost is £1 per session. Contact the coordinator on 01603 504420.

Yoga Course
A new 6-week Yoga course started on 11 January. Jackie Jones (who is British Wheel of Yoga trained) will run these classes on Tuesday lunchtimes (from 12:45 to 1:45). They are suitable for beginners and intermediates of hatha yoga. Contact Jackie Jones on 01603 451039 or 0781 354 2398 for details of dates and pricing.

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