Voluntary Groups - Contents

Local Voluntary & Community Groups, Clubs & Societies | Where can I learn more out Local Voluntary and Community Groups? | Where can I find help for my Group? | What does the Ampthill Town plan say about Voluntary Groups? 

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The Latest Edition of Beds-Spread (the newsletter of Community & Voluntary Service, with articles of interest to local groups) | Bedfordshire Sustainable Funding Guide (from Community & Voluntary Service, providing information on how voluntary groups can diversify their funding streams) | Facing a Challenging Financial Future (from VoluntaryWorks, providing a guide on how your organisation can weather the recession)

 Local Voluntary & Community Groups, Clubs & Societies

There are many clubs, societies, voluntary & community groups in the town, that are crying out for your involvement. Equally, if you are new to the town, your involvement could quickly lead to a whole set of new friends:

• 1st Ampthill Brownie Pack, 36 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Beds. MK45 2RH. 01525 752291, Stephenie.howe@btinternet.com 
• 2nd Ampthill Brownies, Sophie Dackombe,  32 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2RH. 01525 402085, dackombe@tesco.net 
• 2nd Ampthill Rainbows, Jo Bolton, 43 Glebe Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2TJ, 01525 405541. ralphandjohanna@ntlworld.com
• Air Training Corps (ATC) - 1985 (Flitwick) Squadron, The Cadet Centre, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Beds. 01525 406700
• Ampthill & District (Aztec) Netball Club, Pat Offer, 26 Bedford Avenue, Silsoe, Beds, MK45 4ER. 01525 861677
• Ampthill & District Archaeological & Local History Society, Mr Peter Wood, 14 Glebe Avenue, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1HS. 01525 712778. petwood@waitrose.com
• Ampthill & District Camera Club, Mr G W Austin, 4 Alameda Walk, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2JX. 01525 750940. gwaustin@ntlworld.com
• Ampthill & District Choral Society, Mrs Penny Stimson, Chairman, 9 Prestwick Road, Biddenham, Beds, MK40 4FH. 01234 357750
• Ampthill & District Inner Wheel, Mrs N Sykes, President, Hawthorns, The Avenue, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2NR. 01525 405008
• Ampthill & District Lions Club, Tel: 08458 332 883.  Website:  www.ampthilllions.btik.com
• Ampthill & District Preservation Society, Mr R A Chappell, Chairman, 19 Morris Gardens, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RU. 01525 751066. richard193@aol.com
• Ampthill & District Roundtable, Mr Paul Meads, 13 High Street, Pulloxhill, Beds. MK45 5HB, 01525 712442. sales@ukeventsandtents.co.uk. www.rtbi.co.uk/show.cgi?534 
• Ampthill and District Wine Society, Nicky Tinker, 17 Chandos Road, Ampthill, Beds MK45 2LD. 01525 750337. (Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at the Wingfield Club)
• Ampthill & Flitwick Division St John Ambulance, Mrs J Annal, Secretary, 3 The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LA. 01234 740115.
• Ampthill & Flitwick Dramatic Society, Roberta Calvert, Chairman, 9 Verne Drive, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2PS. 01525 751629. cal.cal@ntlworld.com
• Ampthill & Flitwick Flyers, Steve Jordan, 51 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2TT. 01525-402290, Steve-Jordan@NTLWorld.com,  www.affrunningclub.org.uk
• Ampthill & Flitwick Talking Newspaper, Keith Wilson, 29 Chandos Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2LD. 01525 402404
• Ampthill Allotment Association, Mr J Boothby, Secretary, 4 Brinsmade Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PP. 01525 402262.
• Ampthill Angling Club, Mr. S. Gadsden, Chairman. 01525 751838. info@ampthillac.co.uk, www.ampthillac.co.uk
• Ampthill Army Cadet Force, Lt N Dadd, Detachment Commander, TA Centre, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 8AJ. nick.dadd@Bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk
• Ampthill Athletic FC, Mr John Sheehan, Chairman, 88 Goswell End Road, Harlington, Beds, LU5 6NX. 01525 872269.
• Ampthill Bowls Club, Mr Colin Lambourne, President, 4 Springfield Way, Cranfield, Bedford, MK45 4BA
• Ampthill Mountain Bikers Club, Paul Bloxham, paulbloxham@talktalk.net, www.ampthillmountainbikers.blogspot.com
• Ampthill Town Youth & Junior Football Club, Mr M Cross, Chairman, Fordfield Nursery, Fordfield Road, Millbrook, Beds, MK45 2HZ. 01525 405524. malcolm.cross@milton-keynes.gov.uk. Secretary, Stephen Janes. 01234 764419.  steve@sjanes1.wanadoo.co.uk. Treasurer, Roy Sinfield. 01525 750223. roy.sinfield@ntlworld.com.
• Ampthill Branch WI, Mrs Diane Sandbrook, President, 41 Truro Gardens, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 6UH. 01525 713931.
• Ampthill Bridge Club, A Field, Secretary, 29 George Street, Maulden, Beds, MK45 2DF. 01525 633029. mike.field2@ntlworld.com. http://web.onetel.com/~sbligh/am/club.htm
• Ampthill Cricket Club, Mr Mike Thomas, 46 The Coppins, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SN. 01525 750269. ronnie.t43@ntlworld.com or Ian Smith, 6 Sidney Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2RJ. 01525 841836. smithy@theoldsun.fsnet.co.uk. www.ampthill.org.uk/cricket.htm or http://ampthilltown.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp
• Ampthill Festival Committee, Mrs D Stoddart, Treasurer, 25 Grange Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PA. j-d-stoddart@metronet.co.uk. www.ampthill.org.uk/festival.htm
• Ampthill Gateway Club, Mr Peter Buckel, 43 Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1NY. 01525 716907.  ampthill.gateway@dsl.pipex.com. www.ampthill.cswebsites.org
• Ampthill & District Good Neighbours. Mark Smith (Chairman), 6 Sidney Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2RJ. 01525 402560. mark.a.smith@ampthill.org.uk. www.ampthill.org.uk/goodneighbours.htm
• Ampthill History Forum, Barry Dackombe, 32 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2RH. 01525 402085. Forum@ampthillhistory.co.uk. www.ampthillhistory.co.uk.
• Ampthill Music Festival, Alan Richardson (Director), 10 Chaucer Road, Flitwick, Beds MK45 1QG. 01525 714049
• Ampthill Parent & Toddler Group - 01525 840970 or 01525 404560
• Ampthill Rugby Club, Dillingham Park, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2HX. 01525 403303. secretary@ampthillrufc.com. www.ampthillrufc.com 
• Ampthill Scout Group, Ms D Bradley, Leader, 8 The Stables, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RT. 01525 405779. debrabradley@btinternet.com. www.ampthillscouts.org
• Ampthill Singers, Faye McKinney, little_faye@hotmail.com
• Ampthill Town Band, Paul Miller, 36 Rosebay Close, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1PS. 01525 752320. contact@ampthilltownband.co.uk.  www.ampthilltownband.co.uk    
• Ampthill Town Football Club, Mr N Warren, Treasurer, 7 Fountaine Court, Moore Pond Piece, Ampthill, Beds. 01525 402050. neil@nwas.freeserve.co.uk . www.ampthilltownfc.co.uk
• Aragon Ladies, Mrs A Crone, 37 Durham Close, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1UR. 01525 713304
• Bedfordshire Cheshire Home, Wendy McGauley, Volunteer Coordinator, Agate House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford, Mk45 2HX. 01525 403247.   wendy.mcgauley@LCDisability.org. www.lcdisability.org
• Bedfordshire Lace Ladies Morris Side, Angela Davis. secretary@bedfordshirelace.org
  . www.bedfordshirelace.org.uk
• Bedfordshire & Luton Mind. The Old Fire Station, 10 Bedford Street, Ampthill, Bedfordshire , MK45 2NB. 01525 844160. hq@bedsandlutonmind.org.uk. http://www.bedsandlutonmind.org.uk
• Cruse Bedfordshire, Lois Wright, The Court House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2HX. 01525 841415, crusebedfordshire@btinternet.com, www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk 
• Flitwick and Ampthill Sea Cadets, Chris Mills, 20 Ashburnham Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2RH. 01525 752483. chris.mills@nichols.uk.com.  www.tsleopoldmuller.co.uk
• Flitwick & Ampthill Lawn Tennis Club - Astwood Drive, Off Windmill Road,
  Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AT. www.flitwicktennis.co.uk
• Flitwick & District Badminton Club, (Alameda Sports Hall, Friday Nights), Louise Pearson, Chair. 01525 719636. louisepearson@tesco.net
• Jack & Jill Pre-School - Houghton Close, Ampthill, Bedfordshire, MK45 2TG. www.jackandjill.org.uk
• Jigsaw Club, Phil Hines, 27 Thames Close, Flitwick, Beds, MK45 1EQ. 01525 714227. philip.hines@care4free.net
• Kings Arms Path Gardens (Friends of), Mr Bryden Keenan, 1 Brinsmade Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PP. 01525 755648. brydenk@ntlworld.com
• Ladybird Playgroup - Queen's Road (on the site of Russell Lower School), Ampthill, Beds. 01525 405830
• Mid Beds Citizens Advice Bureau, Jenny Hedges, The Court House, Woburn Street, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2HX. 01525 402742 (Appointments) or 08444 77 1600 (Telephone Advice). www.midbedscab.org.uk
• Mid Beds Link-A-Ride Community Transport, Ampthill Social Centre, Houghton Close, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2TG. 01525 840511, link.a.ride@freenet.co.uk, www.link-a-ride.co.uk
• Parkside Hall Committee, Mrs Robeta Calvert, Chairman, 9 Verne Drive, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2PS. 01525 751629. cal.cal@ntlworld.com
• Probus - Ampthill & District Probus Club - Mr J E Ware,  The Birches Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, Beds LU5 6AB. 01525 872793. e-mail: jware@warej.fsnet.co.uk. www.ampthillprobus.net  
• Queensman Football Club, Mr Ivan Jones, Chairman, 4 Leafield Court, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QF. 01525 405485.
• Redbornstoke Morris, Cliff Uney, 48 Sundon Rd, Harlington, Beds, LU5 6LS. 01525 753953.  contact@redbornstoke.org.uk or  Leslie.merchant@btinternet.com, www.redbornstoke.org.uk
• Rotary Club of Ampthill & District, Peter Burton, Secretary, Woodend Farm, Tingrith, Beds, MK17 9ER. 01525 872050. burtonwoodend@farming.co.uk. www.ampthillrotary.org
• St. Andrew's Church Bellringers (Ampthill Ringers), Jackie O'Regan, 67 Fallowfield, Ampthill, Bedford  MK45 2TT. 01525 630242. contact@ampthillringers.org.uk. www.ampthillringers.org.uk 
• Wingfield Club, The Wingfield Club, 37 Church Street, Ampthill, MK45 2PL. 01525 403321. www.wingfieldclub.com

Where can I learn more out Local Voluntary and Community Groups?

• VoluntaryWorks - Directory of Voluntary Groups in Bedfordshire & Luton
• InfoPoint - Local clubs & societies in Bedfordshire & Luton

Where can I find help for my group?

For advice on setting up, developing or funding your group:

Community & Voluntary Service (CVS) - 43 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2AA. Tel: 01234 354366. Website: www.yourcvs.org

Read the latest edition of the CVS Newsletter Beds-Spread:

Beds Spread - August 2010

Read the 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket! - Bedfordshire's Sustainable Funding Guide' from CVS:

For Volunteers:

Volunteer Centre Bedford - 43 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2AA. Tel: 01234 213100. Website: www.volunteeringbedford.org.uk

What does the Ampthill Town plan say about Voluntary Groups? 

THE ISSUES

• Publicity of activities.
• Community Hall.
• Youth Club.
• Skateboard Park.

ACTIONS

• Expand directory of local organisations on the website.
• Produce a booklet on local organisations, clubs and social groups.
• Investigate provision of refurbishing or replacing the Parkside Hall and Nottingham Rooms.
• Investigate the options available for establishing a Youth Club.

THE VISION FOR THE FUTURE

• An active community with modern recreational and sporting facilities.

POLICY STATEMENT

• The town supports the refurbishing or replacement of the Parkside Hall and Nottingham Rooms.