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Welcome to the Wrenthorpe Community Association website

Welcome to the Wrenthorpe Community Website. We hope you enjoy browsing through what we have to offer. There are so many things going on in Wrenthorpe and we aim to cover them all!

We try to keep the information on the website accurate but please check before going along to any of the activities detailed or using the information provided.

Who are we?

This site is run by volunteers from Wrenthorpe Community Association. As well as being a charity, the Wrenthorpe Community Association is now a company limited by guarantee, and as such the former committee members are now unpaid directors.

What do we do?

The directors are responsible for the lettings and management of Wrenthorpe Village Hall and the Community Centre at Valley Crescent. The Association also aims to enhance the local community spirit and help people work and play together!

• We organise plays and other social events in the Village Hall and Valley Crescent Centre.
• As well as maintaining this website, we produce the ‘Wrenthorpe Matters’ newsletter three times per year and times per year and a team of volunteers distributes it to every house in Wrenthorpe.
• We are responsible for the Community Café on Wednesday mornings at Valley Crescent Centre.
• Through our Facebook page we try and keep up to
  date with any issues that affect our community and publicise these and feed in local opinions
• Our volunteers run an indoor bowling club in the Village Hall

Latest News

• OUR GREEN BELT’S SAFE!! LET’S PARTY!!

  Posted on: 23 February 2019

  Thursday 21st February was the last date for comment on Local Development Plan
  proposals to use green belt land for housing. We’ve confirmed that no new proposals
  have been submitted for Wrenthorpe! That’s wonderful news, and it’s time to party!!
  So you’re all invited to the Neighbourhood Forum in the Village Hall on Sunday 24th
  March, 1.30 to 4.30; but it will also be a Green (Belt) Party. Wear something Green! Bring
  your own drinks and nibbles: Celebrate Wrenthorpe’s green fields!

• *NEW CIRCUIT CLASS STARTING IN FEBRUARY*

  Posted on: 23 January 2019

  Classes start on Friday 1st February 6.20 -7.05 pm every week in the Village Hall. For details contact Helen 07711 045963
  Circuit Training class is a combination of 20 plus different cardio, core and strength exercises. Each exercise lasts for approx 45 seconds then move onto next exercise. Train at your own pace and there are no age restrictions. Exercises can be modified to suit. All welcome.

• No new Houses on our Green Belt!

  

  Posted on: 10 January 2019

  The draft local plan for Wakefield was published on 10th January on the Council’s website.

  http://consult.wakefield.gov.uk/portal/spatial_policy/lp2036/id2018/vol2/vol2

  Wrenthorpe is under Section 2; when the Neighbourhood Forum is approved, we will have our own area and the information will be easier to find.
  The WCA and the Action Group are delighted that no new sites in Wrenthorpe go forward at this stage.
  The draft local plan for Wakefield was published on 10th January on the Council’s website.
  Here’s a map: Click on the title line to see it larger. The red areas are the housing developments on Batley Road, Lindale Lane and Wren Green which have already been built on. There’s nothing new proposed. Cheers from Jon

• COMPUTER CLUB STARTS AGAIN THURSDAY 31 JAN AT 7PM AT VALLEY CRESCENT CENTRE

  Posted on: 08 January 2019

  The popular Computer Club resumes for 2019 on Thursday 31st January 7-9pm at Valley Crescent Centre. This friendly, informal and very helpful class will take place once a month, usually on the last Thursday. Contact Darren Welldon for details on 07783 171248.

• PACT MEETING FRIDAY JANUARY 4th 6PM VALLEY CRESCENT CENTRE

  Posted on: 01 January 2019

• LEARN THE UKULELE - WEEKLY CLASS FOR BEGINNERS

  Posted on: 10 December 2018

  Ukulele Classes for beginners are held at Valley Crescent Centre 7 – 8 pm every Monday evening. If you are interested in joining please go along or contact Fel Richardson fel_richardson@yahoo.co.uk or 07710 750480 if you would like more information before making up your mind.

• ** FLU JABS - OVER 65'S AVAILABLE AT WRENTHORPE PHARMACY **

  Posted on: 10 December 2018

  Outwood Park Medical Centre and Pharmacy are out of vaccine again, but there is plenty available at Wrenthorpe Pharmacy. Call in or ring for an appointment – 384410

• MONDAY 3RD DECEMBER FROM 2PM CELEBRATE THE END OF WORLD WAR 2

  Posted on: 28 November 2018

  On the afternoon of Monday 3rd December there will be a celebration of the end of the war! Afternoon tea is being served at the Village Hall, accompanied by music, dancing, games and a display of work. This is the hard work of the staff and pupils of Jerry Clay Academy and everyone is welcome to attend. The event starts at 2pm and is free of charge.

• Don't miss this: Lino printing Christmas card workshop

  Posted on: 06 November 2018

  Lino printing Christmas card workshop.
  Saturday 24th November, £25
  Valley Crescent Community Centre, 2.15-5pm. all materials and refreshments provided. Learn how to design and print your own Christmas cards and gift tags to personalise your gifts.
  Suitable for beginners.
  Places are limited so please call or message Jayne on 07813 897998.

• *PETE MOSS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 18 OCTOBER*

  Posted on: 10 October 2018

  THE UKULELE MAN, PETER MOSS is coming back to Wrenthorpe by popular demand!

  * Wrenthorpe Village Hall (WF2 0NE) * Thursday 18th October starting at 7.30pm * Entry £7

  Tickets will be sold on the door. All welcome!

  Part 1 Ukulele workshop (optional)

  interval with refreshments

  Part 2 concert

  Bring your uke if you have one!