Local Interest and Other Groups
Clifford Chook Club

Do you have hens, ducks or turkeys and would you like to chat to other poultry keepers that are just as mad?!
Come and join us to discuss all feathery issues and general husbandry at our monthly meeting in the Old Star, Clifford at 8:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month  (but check dates and times over holiday periods).

Contact:  Kim - 844030  or Jenny - 843894   www.thepoultrygarden.com

 
Clifford Drama Group

Clifford is blessed with a very polished Drama Group which puts on two plays every year in the Village Hall.
They run a very effective Patron scheme which allows patrons to attend all productions free. They also get to attend a wide variety of other functions put on by the Group, such as the annual BBQ, theatre visits, etc.
As with most drama clubs they are always eager to attract more members to act on stage, present or produce plays or help with all the other things needed behind the scenes.
If you're interested call 530652 for a chat, look at the website which contains phone numbers and e-mail links.

Keep an eye on OUTLOOK and the News and Events page for other upcoming events.

 
Clifford Ladies

An outing or a meeting with a speaker is held monthly for ladies of any age who live in Clifford.
New members always welcome, our membership is currently around 58 ladies.

Contact:

Joan Dyson  - 843344,   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Irene Barton -  842569
Pavla Eaton -  842463,    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Dorothy Skinner -  842016

 
Clifford Local History Group

This group meets regularly through the year, with occasional public meetings on topics relevant to the history of Clifford.  These are held in the Village Hall, will be publicised in Outlook and all residents are invited to attend. 
The group's creation of the interpretation board situated by the war memorial and the publication of the history trails leaflet last year were both well received. Our most recent project was to produce a calendar for the Queen's diamond jubilee in 2012 containing photos of the village during the last 60 years. A copy was delivered free to every house in Clifford parish. 

Contact: Lyn Parkin 842141 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Download reports from Public Meetings: - Waterwheel, John Smeaton and Clifford  (longer version)Rocks and Stones of Clifford, by Phil MurphySLAGging the boundaries of Clifford (Archaeobotany) by Barry Wright

 
Daytones Harmony Chorus

Daytones is a group of male singers which meets every Tuesday in Clifford Village Hall, 10 am. to 12 noon. We are a very sociable group and welcome new members to come along and enjoy a morning of song.

This is a great experience for those who always wanted to sing in a choir and be given the opportunity and confidence to do so.

If you are interested then please contact Godfrey - 572775   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Harmony Squares

American Square Dancing provides gentle mental and physical exercise in a fun friendly atmosphere. Harmony Squares holds sessions for beginners and experienced dancers on Wednesday evenings at Clifford Village Hall from 7:00 p.m.

If you would like an introduction to this inexpensive hobby, contact Cliff  - 01423 500275 or Gene - 01423 867182

or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask us about our introductory Party evenings that we host once a month on Friday evenings.  We call these ‘Strictly Fun Dance Parties’ and anyone may come along.  Check our Strictly Fun Dance Party website to find out when the next one will be:  http://sites.google.com/site/strictlyfundancingnow or visit the Harmony Squares website: http://sites.google.com/site/harmonysquares

 
Ladies' Friendship Hour
This is an ecumenical group meeting on the second Monday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the Methodist schoolroom.  Invited speakers talk on a varied number of topics and interests.   Advance details of meetings appear in each issue of  OUTLOOK.
Contact: Secretary,  Mrs M J Rodgers - 849139
 
Scottish Country Dancing

Takes place in the Village Hall on Wednesdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Contact Marie Murphy - 843883  or Glennis Allan - 845348

 
Senior Citizens
Every Wednesday, 1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Village Hall
Contact: Betty Wray - 844256
or you can make contact by going along to a meeting.
 
Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month (except August & December) at
7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall for speakers, outings and social gatherings.
Please see articles in OUTLOOK for subject matter.
Contact  Ann Holt, 4 Bridge Garth - 843941
 
Boston Spa Men’s Forum
The Boston Spa Men's Forum is a friendly, informal organisation for men from Boston Spa and the surrounding area. We meet at Clifford Village Hall on Wednesday mornings, from September to April, to chat with friends and neighbours, to have a tea or coffee and then listen to the week's talk from an invited guest speaker. The topics cover a wide range of interests and are often accompanied with a slide show. In the last few months we have seen fascinating glimpses of Antarctica; The origins of place names; The Moon, Stars & 4 Clocks; WW2 - Barnbow; Confessions of a Rugby Referee; The World of Andrew Lloyd Webber and The Yorkshire Film Archives.

Guests and new members are always welcome to come to any of our weekly meetings. Why not call in and say hello to neighbours and new friends - share a smile and a joke - listen to one of our talks? If you like the experience, then you are welcome to join us and become a member.

For more information see our web site  or contact our Secretary Dennis Tomkinson on 580637 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
Boston Spa & Tadcaster Roundtable 1217
We are a young and active group who meet on the 2/4/5 Wednesday of the month at 8.00pm, for fun, friendship and to be involved in the local community arranging events including the Boston Spa gala.
New and visiting members are always welcome, please contact:
Chairman,  Stuart Stephens 07970 140199 or visit their website
 
Wetherby & District University of the Third Age

U3As are autonomous, self-help organisations run by the voluntary efforts of members. They are for people who are retired or coming up to retirement and who are looking for fun, enjoyment, new interests, new friends and to keep mentally active.

Wetherby & District U3A provides opportunities for members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun. Our most important principle is that we teach and learn from each other.

We have 40+ established groups from Architecture via Cycling and Map Reading to Walking.

We now have a quarterly Newsletter and a Monthly Memo to keep our members up to date with what is going on in the groups. These can be picked up, as well as information leaflets and membership forms, at Wetherby and Boston Spa libraries or online at our website.  Why not come and join us?