Village News Directory – Councils, Schools, Groups and Activities

Parish Councils

Bacton and Edingthorpe Parish Council

Meet second Monday of the month at Bacton Village Hall.

Clerk: Elaine Pugh 01692-402998

www.bactonandedingthorpe.co.uk

Witton and Ridlington Parish Council

Meet quarterly at Witton Village Hall

Clerk: Denise Revell 07900 957888

www.wittonandridlington.co.uk

Schools and toddlers

Little Pirates, Bacton Village Hall, Coast Road, Bacton

Parent & Toddler Group, birth – 4 years. Wednesday mornings, 09.30 -11.30, term times. £1.50 per family.

www.facebook.com/LittlePiratesBacton

Email: littlepiratesbacton@yahoo.com

Starfish Preschool, Walcott Road, Bacton

Pre school for 2-4-year olds. Small class numbers, sensory garden, beach outings. Part of Bacton Primary School and the Coastal Together Federation of Schools. County Council Funding available.

Tel: 01692-650240 Email office-bacton@coastalfederation.com

Bacton Primary, Walcott Road, Bacton

Ages 4+ – 11. Reception to Year 6. Part of Coastal Together Federation of Schools.

Tel: 01692-650240, e-mail: office-bacton@coastalfederation.com

Village Halls

Bacton Village Hall, Coast Road, Bacton

Booking: 07549 411578

www.bactononseavillagehall.btck.co.uk

Witton & Ridlington Village Hall, Stonebridge Road, Witton

Booking: 016952-650265

www.wittonandridlington.co.uk

Groups and Activities

Bacton Art Group

Bacton Art Group Is a well established group of local artists that meet once a week at Bacton Village Hall. We range in age and abilities from beginners to experienced Artists. 

www.facebook.com/BactonArtGroup/

bactonartgroup.wixsite.com/bacton-art-group

Tel : Linda 01692-404804 or Patsy 01692-582522

Bacton Book Group

Meetings are held on 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:30 pm in Bacton Village Hall Annexe to discuss the book read, distribute the next book and select a further book of interest to the majority. The discussions are lively and often lead to wider interests and personal anecdotes. For information contact Sally Hogden – 07748-956782 or sallymh@btinternet.com

Bacton Football Club

Adults and children’s teams. For more details call 07788-232920

www.facebook.com/people/Bacton-FC/100063815942178/

Bacton Gardening Club

Meets at Bacton Village Hall on second Friday of each month at 2pm.

Contact us on bactongardeningclub@gmail.com

Bacton History Group

www.facebook.com/bactonanddistrict/

Bacton Sewing Bees

This group of talented amateurs enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting, drawing and other crafts meet at the Beacon Centre, Walcott Road every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10am.  You can get help with your latest makes and enjoy a chat over a cup of tea and biscuits. New members are always welcome,. It’s a free group plus all materials, wool etc are free to use too. Just turn up on the day and have some fun.

Coastal Walking Group

Everyone is welcome, including dogs on leads. The walks are usually about 5 miles and not too challenging.

Tel: Ray on 01692-651609

Craft & Create

An informal craft group who dabble in different crafts, on the 3rd Thursday of the month, 7.30 – 9 pm in the annexe at Bacton Village Hall. £2 a session, plus materials (which varies, according to craft).

For details, contact Jo on 07884 314543 or jona.lodge@btopenworld.com

East Coast Line Dancing

Monday mornings, 10.00-midday at Bacton Village Hall. All levels welcome, including beginners, modern and traditional dances. Refreshments provided.

Contact Jacqui on 01692-581857

www.facebook.com/Coastlinelinedance/

Medau

Dance exercise class for women, followed by coffee & chat. Bacton Village Hall, Tuesdays, 10.00-11.15. £4.50 per session.

Contact Libby for more information. elisabethhay@hotmail.com

Needles, Pins and Paper

In the annexe at Bacton Village Hall. Patchwork, sewing, knitting, card making, in fact any craft. NOT 3rd Thursday in the month. Beginners welcome to learn a craft. Teas and cake!

Tel: 01692-652991

Pilates

Mat-based, Wednesday, 1.30-2.30 and 2.30-3.30pm, Thursday, 10.30-11.30 at Witton and Ridlington Village Hall. Contact Lynne on 01692-650265 or email lyric@clara.net if you are new to Pilates.

Theatre Visits Group

Coffee mornings held on 2nd Monday of each month from 10:00 am in Bacton Village Hall Annexe. All welcome for visit planning and general mardle. All Norwich and North Norfolk theatres visited. Transport arranged. Contact: Sally Hogden 07748-956782 or sallymh@btinternet.com

Witton & Ridlington WI

Meetings are held in Witton and Ridlington Village Hall, 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm. Email katelj46@btinternet.com