Groups & Clubs
If you would like your group information added or amended please contact us here.
Great Bowden Heritage & Archaeology 
We are primarily an action group undertaking a wide spectrum of activities
including digs, field walking, displays, archiving, translating and research. We
operate individually, in small groups or large, coming together for
main events,
training and monthly meetings. Meetings progress activities, plan future events,
develop new ideas
and raise funds.
A sub group meet weekly to clean and identify
finds, to examine documents, to research
and record material.
We have access to professional expertise including direct liaison with
Leicestershire County Council’s Heritage Services and with other groups in the
area, occasionally undertaking shared workshops with experts in
relevant fields.
Once a year we hold a feast in the Village Hall and actively participate in wider
village festivities and events.
Information:
www.greatbowden.org
or Great Bowden Newsletter.
Events are advertised on the Village Noticeboard
Contact
Chairman: Jean Clarke on
(01858)465237
Secretary & Archaeological Warden -
Rosemary Culkin, culkin.gb@ntlworld.com
For past activities please visit:
www.BowdenBeforeTheConquest.org.uk
Bellringers
Interested in ringing?
Contact Ray Martin on 01858 446577
Bowden Cricket Club
Bowden Cricket Club is based at Great Bowden Recreation Ground and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2007.
The Club has a senior section that fields three weekend sides and two midweek sides each week. In addition, there is a thriving junior section, which fields sides at four different age group levels and which boasts over 100 members.
Bowden C.C. is one of only a few clubs within Leicestershire that has attained the England & Wales Cricket Board 'Clubmark' accreditation, which recognises it as a safe effective and child friendly sports club.
For further details about the Club, please visit its website at www.bowdencc.co.uk
Secretary, Gary Waterfield 07941 641795 gary.waterfield@ntlworld.com
Junior Co-ordinator, Robin Keightley 01858 432451 robin.kneightley@ntlworld.com.
Brownies
For further information on the Brownies please contact:
Mrs G Sewell on 01858 431107
Chinese Wand Classes
Chinese Wand is a series of 17 graduated exercises using a bamboo stick. These exercises are excellent for stretching the muscles, keeping joints supple, improving posture and balance. Chinese Wand can be done by anyone, no matter what age or ability.
Please bring a mat if possible.
Contact Karen on 01858 463520
Great Bowden Church Hall
Every Wednesday 2-3pm
Compass Group
The Compass Group are volunteers who formed after an initiative from the Heritage Group some time ago. Initially the group set out to re-tackle the village appraisal book.
Amongst other projects including Neighbourhood Watchand regular, Litter Picks, the first suggestion was to create a web site for the village of Great Bowden. The web site is constantly evolving with suggestions and regular contributions from residents.
To contact the Compass Group and find out further information please email:
compassgroup@greatbowden.org
Telephone either: Natalie Holmes on 01858 432658 or John Hunt on 01858 463646
Fernie Hunt
Friends of Great Bowden Cemetery
The group was initiated by Alf Herbert after a dedicated campaign to raise awareness of the poor maintenance situation at the cemetery.
The group now formed by keen and committed volunteers ensures the cemetery is looked after.
Working parties as well as a good relationship with Harborough District Council has meant progress is being made to ensure a respectful work ethic and good maintenance practices are continued.
Harborough District Council will continue to provide the essential repairs and maintenance.
There is now a committee operating as The Friends of Great Bowden Cemetery whose mission is "To encourage and support the care and maintenance of Great Bowden Cemetery, preserving a calm and orderly atmosphere for visitors to the final resting place of those they remember."
The committee consists of:-
Chairman - Alf Herbert - 01858 468107
Treasurer - Peter Rhodes
Secretaries - Christine Mitchell 01858 466234 / Sue Coombs
Minutes Secretary - Janet Wells
Members - John Coombs, Jenny Driver, Paul Bennett
Friends of Great Bowden Cemetery page and Archive of cemetery project work
Great Bowden Church Flower Guild
If you love flowers and would like to learn more about flower arranging do come and join us. We welcome new members.
Meet at Great Bowden Church Hall, Dingley Road, Great Bowden, LE16 7HE
3rd Thursday in month 7.30pm
Contacts Chairman – Barbara Jennings – 01858 545223
Contact Secretary - Judith Baumber 01858 565767
Great Bowden & District Garden Society
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
2nd Tuesday of month at 7.30pm
Membership Information:
Annual Subscriptions are:-
Family £8.50, Individual £5.50
We welcome visitors at our meetings, for a charge of £2 which includes refreshments
Contact: Mrs Anne Brown,
4a Church Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7AA or Woodlawn, Leicester Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7AY
Telephone : (01858) 466323 or Email: eb@brownsolicitors.co.uk
Or
Membership Secretary Mrs Christine Mitchell 01858 466234
Photo shows members of the Garden Society re-planting the cattle trough in the centre of the village.
Great Bowden Historical Society
To research the history of Great Bowden; to provide informative talks on local history; to publish historical information about the village and its inhabitants.
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
First Monday in month 7.30pm
Contact:
Nora Groome, Secretary, Tel: 01858 464873
Mr Keith Gilbert, Membership Secretary,
Tel: 01858 465130
Dr Paul Harrison, Website Officer,
Tel: 01858 463893
www.greatbowden.freeserve.co.uk
Great Bowden Recital Trust
'For the musical development and financial support of local children who play orchestral instruments.'
Great Bowden Recital Trust is a Registered Charity (No. 1118140) and all profits raised from events is directed to supporting the musical development of local children, financing the hire or purchase of musical instruments or funding music lessons.
Recitals & Events held throughout the year.
For further information Contact:
Great Bowden Recital Trust
44 Firs Avenue, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9RE
Email: info@gbrecitaltrust.co.uk
Great Bowden Visual Arts Group
All welcome to attend group and to show their work if they wish when exhibitions are held.
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
Thursdays 10am - 12 noon
Karen Harrison – 01858 463893 or Kay Carpenter – 01858 464216
Great Bowden WI
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
First Wednesday of month at 7.30pm
WI contact: Jeanne Barker Tel: 01858 467188
The WI welcomes all new members to join them for interesting speakers, activities and social events.
Market Harborough Lawn Tennis Club
Small friendly club with 100 senior and 55 junior members.
There are 4 all weather courts and the club is situated within Great Bowdens recreation ground off of Station Road.
Club / Match Secretary Joan Barrett,
Tel: 01604 781402 or
Email: joan@joanbarrett.plus.com
Membership Secretary Chris Smith,
Tel: 01858 463924 or
Email: chris@smithbuildingcontractors.com
Minisports - Tennis Lessons
Tennis lessons are available for children aged 3 upwards and adults.
Market Harborough Leisure Centre / The Dome
and
Market Harborough Tennis Club – Great Bowden Recreation Ground
Contact Gordon
01858 432192 or 07801 929844
Email: info@minisports.net
Model Aeroplane Club
The main interest of club members is radio controlled model aeroplanes, but members also have interests in helicopters, free flight, gliding, control line and electric.
The club has three fields available for flying at any time. The main field is situated in Welham Lane near Great Bowden. We have another larger field suitable for R/C gliders and free flight models at East Carlton and a slope soaring sight at Jurassic Way, Honey Hill near Cold Ashby. These last two are also used by other model fliers
Musical Minis
Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs, Instruments, Puppets and fun, fun, fun for children aged 6 months to 4 years.
45 minute sessions: weekly during term times
Venue: Great Bowden Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
Tuesday 9.30-10.15am, 10.30-11.15am
Fridays 9.30-10.15am, 10.30-15.15am and 11.30-12.15pm
To book a trial session please contact: Jayne Stanton - 0116 2404246
or Email:
je.stanton@btinternet.com
Natural History / LRWT Great Bowden
For information on how you may help and become involved in any active conservation projects please contact
Bruce White on 01858 467976 or John Hunt on 01858 463646
The group will provide the platform for LRWT local events, which during the winter will involve monthly talks from visiting speakers in the Village Hall, Great Bowden and during the summer will switch to outdoor events, such as visits to local nature reserves. In addition help will be provided to the LRWT, which is planning the development of the Borrowpit, a SSSI site near the village now owned by the Harborough & Bowdens Charity.
www.greatbowden.org/GreatBowdenNaturalHistory
Oakley School of Dancing
Principal: Annette Oakley LRAD, RTS
Graduate of the Royal Academy of Dance
Meet at Great Bowden Church Hall, Dingley Road, Great Bowden, LE16 7HE
Children invited from 2½ years
For further information please call
Tel: 01858 445366 – Mobile: 07792 776780
oakleydance@hotmail.com
Old Union Canal Society
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
Last Friday of month 7.30pm
Contact: Mary Matts – 0116 279 2285 or Brian Oakley - 01858 464727
Events and walks throughout the year
Pilates
For Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced
All ages & fitness levels, Men & Women welcome
Pre & Post Natal Trained
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
Every Wednesday
For more information on sessions and availability please call Louise Humphrey on 07779 578712
or Email: louisehumphrey@btinternet.com
Singing Sally
Singing sessions for the under 5’s
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
Thursday 1pm-1.45pm, 2pm-2.45pm and 3pm-3.45pm
Contact Sally - 01536 772545
Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society
The Welland Valley Amateur Radio Society is located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. A small friendly club that are very keen to welcome new members young and old. Our membership consists of a vide variety of amateurs with keen interests in all aspects of Amateur Radio.
We encourage anyone with an interest in radio, whether it is Amateur, CB, Scanning or SWL, etc. to come along on the third Monday in the month and join us to share our experiences to develop your interest in Amateur Radio.
Meet at the Village Hall, The Green, Great Bowden, LE16 7HS
3rd Monday of month 7.30-9pm
Contact: Simon W Day, Treasurer, 4 Marlborough Way, Market Harborough, LE16 7LW
Tel: 01858 432109
Email: swd@phasor-design.uk.com
www.wvars.com
