Efforts are in hand to centralise all ticket sales for events in Tenbury to a dedicated box office desk within the Tourist Office at 47 Teme Street. There will also be a dedicated web site at www.tenburyboxoffice.co.uk . When further information is available it will be published.
University of the Third Age
Mostly for people over the age of about 50 with a bit more time on their hands
Interest groups (details below) and general meetings with interesting speakers
Interest Groups and contact numbers
Archaeology Brian Roberts 01584 811843
Meet fortnightly on Mondays
Beginners Bridge Eilie Robinson 01584 810519
Social Bridge Helen Mound 01584 810061
Cafe Society Keith Holbrow 01584 810751
Topical discussion in The Royal Oak on 1st and 3rd Weds
Computing Helen Mound 01584 810061
1st Tuesday each month
Ballroom Dancing Jane Yardley 01584 819844
Methodist Hall 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 10am
Scottish Dancing Jane Yardley 01584 819844
Methodist Hall 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 10am
Genealogy Helen Mound 01584 810061
2nd Friday each month
History of Art Catherine Banner 01584 811743
1st Thursday each month 10.15am
Local History Lynda Archer 01584 810702
Library 2nd Monday each month 10am
Pilates John Anderson 01584 810099
Burford Village Hall Every Monday 4.15pm
Photography Peter Summers 01584 810114
Fortnightly Tuesdays 2.30pm
Theatre Group June Edwards 01584 812966
Theatre visits
POTENTIAL GROUPS FOR THE FUTURE
French Heath Drew 01584 810828
Any other enquiries contact Graham Archer, Chairman, U3A Tenbury Wells 01584 810702
Sports
There are many sports activities including golf, bowling, fishing, tennis, cricket, soccer, rugby and swimming in the indoor pool. Walkers will enjoy the beautiful countryside to be discovered in the Teme Valley
Fishing
The local river Teme is well stocked with trout, grayling, barbel and eels. Day fishing permits for the River Teme can be obtained from Hatton Machinery & Tools on Teme Street 01584 811600 The Post Office also sell full season licences. Fishing Pools can also be found at Woodston Manor, nr Lindridge. Tel 01584 881223.
Swimming & Fitness
Tenbury has a public indoor swimming pool and a fitness suite. (An induction is needed prior to using the fitness suite.) Call 01584 810448 for more details. Cadmore Lodge Hotel also has a swimming pool and leisure facilities open to hotel residents and visitors Tel : 01584 810044.
Tennis
The Burgage courts are open to the public during daylight hours (tickets from the town clerk in the pump rooms)
Tenbury Tennis Club plays on Sunday mornings all year round and on Wednesday evenings during the Summer
www.tentenclub.org.uk
Badminton
Tuesday and Friday evenings 7pm - 9pm in the Sports Hall Tenbury High School. New players of any standard are very welcome
www.tenbury-badminton.org.uk
Golf
There are two 9 hole golf courses close to Tenbury at Sutton Park, Rochford T : 01584 781231 and Cadmore Lodge Hotel T : 01584 810044. Cleobury Mortimer has a 27 hole golf course and full clubhouse facilities T 01299 271112.
Cycling
It makes good sense to bring your bike so that you can explore Tenbury and the surrounding Teme Valley area. The Spires & Cycles leaflets provide cycle route trails around churches in the area. As well as these, there are also a number of other cycle trail maps covering Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire available from the TIC. Cycle repairs and equipment can be obtained from Hatton Machinery & Tools on Teme Street 01584 811600
Horse Riding & Pony Treking
There are plenty of centres for horse riding and pony trekking in the surrounding area. Kyre Equestrian Centre caters for those who have their own horses and would like further tuition. They also have accommodation. (01885 410233) www.kyre-equestrian.co.uk . Others include Grafton Farm Riding School at Bockleton, near Tenbury T : 01568 750602, which also has accommodation.
Tenbury Amateur Operatic Society
A musical theatre and light opera organisation which welcomes new members for any aspect of their annual musical production including singers, stage crew, hairdressers and admin supporters. We meet every Thursday at 7.30pm at Burford Village Hall for rehearsals from September till March and then move to the Regal Theatre for final staging for the week's performance from the first Monday after the Easter weekend. Chair - John Caldwell 01584 881594 or email johncaldwellmmm@yahoo.co.uk
Tenbury Amateur Dramatic Society
Ages between 16 and 100 TADS is always looking for new talent and new members are always welcome. There are several productions during the year including a pantomime, serious and comedy plays. Anyone interested should contact Keith Griffiths on 01584 811312.
Walking
Tenbury is a prime location for walkers. Situated on the borders of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire and close to the Welsh Marches it offers the chance to explore some of the finest scenery in the country. The area also gave inspiration to some of the world’s leading writers and artists. There is information available at the library and maps and books for purchase at Books Books Books and at the Tourist Information Centre in Teme Street.
The Tenbury Walking Weekend
Takes place on the weekend 8th and 9th May this year. A choice of guided walks is available. Full details can be obtained from the TIC and on the website. There are lots of walks, some of which are led and others allowing you the freedom of self discovery. Please follow the Country Code and only use the official rights of way, details of which are available at the TIC, the Library and Books Books Books
Festivals & Events
Tenbury plays host to many events throughout the year. Tenbury In Bloom transforms the town during the summer when nearly every building is adorned with flowers. Tenbury has had a long association with apples. It is often described as The Town in The Orchard. Tenbury holds an annual applefest which takes place in October.
Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are the three main growers for mistletoe in the UK. There are over a 100 varieties. Tenbury is famous for its Mistletoe auctions that take place in December. The annual Mistletoe Festival takes place at this time also, incorporating music, dance and storytelling and the procession of the Mistletoe.
A new event for 2010 is to be a Party in the park on June 20th in Palmers Meadow. Full details on the Events page.
The Tenbury Countryside Show takes place at the beginning of August. (Local livestock show and country pursuits). This show has now expanded to being one of the major agricultural events in the West Midlands being the home for the national Hereford cattle competition.
Applefest has now become a regular event in Tenbury in October each year. The apple is celebrated in all it's forms including cider. Keep an eye on the Events page for further details.
The Martin Homer Painting & Pottery Summer School has been running for over 20 years and is located just 2 miles from Tenbury at Aston Bank. The courses attract people from all over the world who enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Teme Valley. The pottery and painting studios are situated in the barn and hop kilns attached to the house, The Lower House is an attractive seventeenth century farmhouse set in a large interesting garden for your perfect pottery or painting holiday. www.homerpottery.co.uk email martin@homerpottery.fsnet.co.uk Tel 01584 781404
Markets
The WI Country Market takes place every Tuesday in the Scout Hut, Palmers Meadow between 9am and 12pm. Farmers’ Markets are occasionally held in Tenbury selling food and drink from local producers. Please ring 07795 656148 for further details or visit www.worcestershirefarmersmarkets.org Heritage Tours
Tenbury's famous Round Market is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays for the sale of gardening, farming and domestic items. Fruit and vegetables, china, shoes etc.etc are also available. Why not go and find yourself a bargain.
In The Teme Valley Go West organise walks, talks and study days in the Teme Valley. This programme of tours, called ‘Journeys of Discovery’, enable visitors to find out about the rich heritage of the Teme Valley and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Special interest and themed tours can be organised for groups. If you would prefer to explore the Teme Valley at your own pace, then Go West also have a range of leaflets called ‘Wanderer’s Companions’. Watch out for the new Stories from the Stones trails that will explore the story of 6 parishes and provide a fascinating insight into into the communities of the Teme Valley from early Middle Ages to the present day. For further information on the Go West ‘Journeys of Discovery’, ‘Wanderers Companions’ and ‘Stories from the Stones’ please ring 01905 841554 or visit www.teme-valley.co.uk Speed Hill Climb
If you like motor racing visit Shelsley Walsh Speed Hill Climb. Said to be one of the oldest and most popular hill climbs in the UK. The course in is the heart of the Teme Valley and well worth a visit. Check their website for race dates www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk Events Guide
Pick up an Events Guide from the TIC for all up to date information on what’s on in Tenbury and the surrounding area.
Useful contact information
Tenbury Fishing Club 01584 810385
Tenbury Rambling Club 01584 811282
Tenbury Wells Cricket Club 01584 811578
