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Calendar:
Dates & details for local community events.

Community:
Useful links to local organizations and sources of information.

Association:
Details, facts and information on KRA, Constitution and how to join and get involved.

Directory: 0-18
Clubs & classes, parks & sports in and around Knaphill; especially for children, teenagers & young families.

Local:
Archive with of copies of past KRA Newsletters and Gallery of local photographs. Coming soon Memory Lane.

Knaphill Shops:
Planned Information and links to local shops and businesses. Sorry for the delay.

Directory: 0 - 18
Information for children, teenagers & young families on Parks, Playgrounds, Clubs & Classes, Sport and Services.
(Based on KRA's 2007 Directory. 2008 update coming soon).

Leapfrog Day Knaphill Wanderers Football Club Peer Productions
Nurseries

The Knaphill Directory is for Knaphill families, especially for families with children.
Scroll down for useful, information and links.

Parks, Halls & Venues, Parent & Toddler Groups, Playgroups, Guides, Scouts, Woodcraft,
Dance, Creative Arts, Sports, Church Clubs, Youth Clubs, and many more groups in and
around Knaphill.

Parks, recreation grounds & play areas
There are many parks and play areas in Knaphill, offering a range of facilities
for families: For information, maps etc to locate parks & play areas in Knaphill, see the Woking Borough website: www.woking.gov.uk/leisuretourism/greenspaces/playareas

Halls & meeting places: Many local groups meet at halls in the village. Some venues rooms available for Private Hire. Please contact them individually to check terms & conditions, availability etc.
Venue & Address:	Contact details:
Holy Trinity Church Chobham Road Knaphill GU21 2SY	Church Administrator: Jo Birkby Church Office Tel: 473489 Email: holy-trinity@tiscali.co.uk web: www.knaphillchurch.co.uk
Knaphill Methodist Church Broadway Knaphill GU21 2DR	Bookings Secretary Tel: 01483 487869 www.knaphill-methodist-church.com
Scout Hall Waterers Rise Knaphill GU21 2HU	Hire of Hall: R.Ledsham Tel: 01483 472271
St Hughs Church 95 Victoria Road Knaphill GU21 2AA	Hire of Hall: Helen Naughton Tel: 01483 475922
Vyne Centre Broadway Knaphill GU21 2SP Knaphill School High Street Knaphill	Centre Manager Tel: 01483 743558 Email: vyne@woking.gov.uk Office Tel: 01483 888899 Email: office@knaphill.surrey.sch.uk Web: www.knaphill.surrey.sch.uk
The Knaphill Lower School Chobham Road Knaphill GU21 2SX	Tel: 01483 473282 Email: office@knaphill-lower.surrey.sch.uk web: www.knaphill-lower.surrey.sch.uk

Other indoor locations

Name of Venue & Address:	Contact details: ( 01483 )
The Kings House Coffee Shop 14 High Street Knaphill GU21 2PE	Eric Pepper Tel: 799758 web: www.windowonwoking.org.uk Available for evening hire
The Winston Churchill School Sports Centre Hermitage Road St Johns, Woking GU21 8TL	Centre Tel: 797015 web: http://www.winstonchurchillsports.co.uk/
Woking Youth Arts Centre (WYAC) Trinity Road Knaphill GU21 2SY	Pam Brewster Tel: 480507 Email: pamela.brewster@surreycc.gov.uk web: www.wokingyoutharts.co.uk
Knaphill Baptist Church 88 High Street Knaphill GU21 2PZ	Tel: 484083 Email: knaphill@knaphillbaptistchurch.org.uk web: www.knaphillbaptistchurch.org.uk
Providence Baptist Church Robin Hood Road Knaphill GU21 2LU
More in Knaphill
Knaphill Library: Anchor Crescent. Longer opening hours, more books, more computers & free computer access. RhymeTime and Storytime on alternate Fridays in term time. Check Library for details. web link: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/lookupwebpagesbytitle_rtf/knaphill+library?opendocument ALSO Free Computer Kiosk at The Vyne, Knaphill, for information about all Woking Borough Council services _______________________________________________________________
Mizens Railway: Woking Miniature Railway Society, Barrs Lane, Knaphill. Train rides. New season from May 2008 Sundays through the summer. web link: www.mizensrailway.co.uk

Pre School Parent and Toddler Playgroups, Daycare + Other info for families with children under-5

Group Name	Days & Times	Contact Information
Leapfrog Day Nurseries (Part of the Busy Bees Group) 50 Cavell Way Knaphill (near Sainsburys) Bumps, Babes & Toddler Group, For twins, triplets +	Daily Monday - Friday 7 am to 7 pm Open for visits Friday mornings 9 to 11.30 am St Hughs Church Hall Monday 9.30 to 11.30 am	Call Sharron on 01483 797 966 www.leapfrogdaynurseries.co.uk Twins, Triplets + (Woking Twins Club) Sue Wight Tel: 855090 www.windowonwoking.org.uk
Mums & Toddlers	Meet at Knaphill Baptist Church Hall Tuesday Morning	Ellen Ives Tel: 831408
Parent & Toddler Group	Knaphill Methodist Church Hall Weds: 10 to 12.00	Yvette Wright Tel: 475858
NCT Bumps & Babes (National Childbirth Trust)	The Vyne 2nd & 4th Tue: 10.00 to 11.30 am	General Enquiries Tel: 751429 For expectant Mums, and those with young babies.
Parent & Toddler Group	St Hughs Church Friday 9.30 to 11.30 am	Gaenor Bailey Tel: 077241 85371
Parents & Toddlers	Holy Trinity Church Hall Thursday 1.15 to 2.45 pm	Louise Da Cruz Tel: 851010 also see Holy Trinity website: www.knaphillchurch.co.uk
Home Start � Being a parent isn t easy. Home Start offers support, friendship, practical help and confidential advice. Freephone info. line: 08000 686368 web: www.home-start.org.uk
Rainbow Tots Softplay Area Pre-school play	Knaphill Scout Hall Tues. & Weds: Fri: 10.30 to 2.30	Bouncy Castle, Ball Pool, Baby Hazel Tel: 07885 702414 info@rainbowtots.com www.RainbowTots.com
Playgroups
Holy Trinity Pre-School	Holy Trinity Church Hall Mon-Fri: 9 to 12 am	2 and a half to 4 yrs Sarah Gill Tel: 837104
Pied Piper Pre School	K-M-C Church Hall Tues, Thurs & Fri: 9.30 to 12.00	2 and a half to 5 yrs Angela Hall Tel: 07946 284 636
Child minders Playgroup	St Hugh s Church Hall Weds: 9.30 to 11.30	Julie Nason Tel: 826739
Daycare
Leapfrog Private Day Nursery	Cavell Way, Knaphill GU21 2TJ	3 months to 5 yrs Tel: 01483 797966
For Other information:
National Childbirth Trust (NCT) web: www.nct.org.uk
Surrey Cafis: Children & Families Information Service web: www.surreycafis.org.uk For advice and support on: special education needs, disability register, teenage pregnancy, child care providers and much more.
Practical parenting � Coping with kids. Informal & fun. To help parents increase their confidence and get on better with their children. Contact: 01483 762448

Girl Guiding web: www.girlguiding.org.uk

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Rainbow	Knaphill Methodist Church Hall	5 to 7 yrs Nicola Stone Tel: 837579
Brownies (2nd Knaphill)	Knaphill Methodist Church Hall	7 to 10 yrs Jane Freeland Tel: 487303
Brownies (1st Knaphill)	Holy Trinity Church Hall	7 to 10 yrs Pauline Bailey Tel: 824006
1st Knaphill Guides	Waterers Scout Hall	10 to 15 yrs Leaders: Grace Sleet Tel: 762891 Rita Hartney, Carol Marshall
2nd Knaphill Guides	Knaphill Methodist Church Hall	10 to 15 yrs Pauline Bailey Tel: 824006

Scouts web: www.scouts.org.uk

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Beavers Willow Colony	Scout Hall Waterers Rise	6 to 7 yrs
Cub Pack Kipling	Scout Hall Waterers Rise	8 to 10 yrs
Cub Pack Amstel	Scout Hall Waterers Rise	8 to 10 yrs
1st Knaphill Scouts	Scout Hall Waterers Rise	10 to 14 yrs
1st Knaphill Challenger Explorer Scouts	Scout Hall Waterers Rise	14 to 18 yrs

Woodcraft web: www.woodcraft.org.uk

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Woodcraft	St. Hugh of Lincoln Church Hall Mondays	Groups for (a) 6 to 9 yrs & (b) 10 to 13 yrs Bryony Walsh Tel: 836047
Close to Knaphill
Sea Cadets	Tel: 01483 768323 Junior Cadets 10 � 12, Sea Cadets 12 � 18 yrs For sailing and other activities at Goldsworth Park Lake. web: www.wokingseacadets.org.uk
Surrey Army Cadets St John Ambulance	Detachments in Woking, Chobham & Pirbright. County HQ. Mon-Fri (9-5) Tel: 01483 425371 Email: aosurreyacf@btclick.com web: www.surreyarmycadets.com Badgers aged 5 to 10 yrs Cadets aged 10 to 16 yrs Various local groups Contact: Christine Crawley Tel: 0845 4 175 761 web: www.sja.org.uk

Dance

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Jenny Reeds School Of Dance Silke Mackay Dance Classes	The Vyne St Hugh s Church Hall Scout Hall Holy Trinity Church Hall Tuesdays, Weds & Thurs	Ballet, Tap, Modern & Jazz Ages: Pre-school, Juniors Young Teens & Older Teens Jenny Reeds Tel: 476038 Ballet, Modern Tap & Jazz Ages: Preschool, Juniors, Younger Teens and Older Teens. Silke Mackay: 01252 689393
Popmobility Nabilahs Asian Dance Drama	The Vyne Tuesday afternoon Various locations nearby, in Woking and Surrey.	Disco dancing Ages: 5 and a half to 9 yrs, and 10 to 14 yrs Jo Young Tel: 07979 496140 See Nabilahs website for more information http://www.nabilahsasiandance-drama.co.uk/index.html
Woking Dance Festival ~ A festival of UK premiers by top International Artists	A wide range of Dance related events for all ages, held annually in Woking. 4 to 13 July 2008 many FREE events	See the Woking Dance Festival website for more information: www.wokingdancefestival.co.uk

Drama

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Peer Productions Nina Lemon Jason Orbaum	Woking Youth Arts Centre (WYAC) Sunday afternoons	Drama workshop & more. Ages: Under 13's & over 13's Tel: 839994 Email: admin@peerproductions.co.uk web: www.peerproductions.co.uk

Creative Arts

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
WYAC: Small groups, activities & workshops	Woking Youth Arts Centre (WYAC) Monday to Thursday 7.30 to 9.30 pm	Pam Brewster Tel: 480507 Email: pamela.brewster@surreycc.gov.uk web: www.wokingyoutharts.co.uk Youth Committee (11+ ) 13+ J.A.M. (11+ ) 13+ & Live & Direct 13+

Sports

Angling

Goldsworth Park Lake
contact WBC Community Services Tel: 743821

Basketball
Woking Blackhawks Basketball Club	Winston Churchill Sports Centre, Hermitage Road, St Johns Teams meet for training at WCSC and other local venues. Teams for boys and girls.	Keith Farmer Tel: 771500 Email: keith@blackhawks.co.uk web: www.wokingblackhawks.co.uk
Bowls
Knaphill Bowling Club	Sussex Road Park	Norman Crawley Tel: 830040 www.windowonwoking.org
Cricket
see www.woking.gov.uk/leisuretourism/sportandrecreation/club
Football
Knaphill Wanderers FC	Match/Training * Waterers Rise Rec. * Lwr. Guildford Rec * The Vyne Rec. * Redding Way	Wide range of ages & teams. web: www.kwfc.org.uk Boys & Girls
Woking Football in the Community	Woking FC football for boys and girls	01483 772470 web: www.wokingfc.co.uk Email: community@wokingfc.co.uk
Woking Cougars FC	Training at Winston Churchill School	Denise Green Tel: 833136 web: www.wokingcougars.com
Gym, General exercise
Fitness Suite No-Sweat Junior Gym	Winston Churchill Sports Centre	The general office Tel: 797015
Hockey
Woking Hockey Club	Wishbone Way Goldsworth Park	All ages welcome Boys & Girls Contact: Jo Murphy Tel: 07766 525298 Email: jo.whc@btinternet.com web: www.wokinghc.com
Martial Arts
Karate Club & Karate Union of GB	Winston Churchill Sports Centre Saturdays	Boys & Girls All ages 5+ Rachel Emmett Tel: 01344 482 814 web: www.kugb.org
HED Tae Kwon Do	Winston Churchill Sports Centre Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays	A range of classes & ages 5 + Howard Douglas Tel: 0845 3105780 web: www.hedtkd.com
Netball
For more information about Netball in Surrey Contact: Laura Wilson at Active Surrey Sports Partnership Tel: 01483 518966 Email: laura.wilson@surreycc.gov.uk web: www.activesurrey.com
Horsell Mini Hotshots	Train at Sythwood School Monday evenings	Juniors Ages 10 to 13 yrs Website: www.horsellhotshots.com
Rugby
Chobham	Mini Rugby Ages: U6 to U12 yrs John Breslin 07884 497084 Junior Rugby Ages: U13 to U17 yrs Paul Ash 07766 754400 web: www.chobham-rugby.co.uk
Swimming
Pool in the Park Leisure Lagoon	Woking Leisure Centre	Wide range of swimming, classes, activities etc for all ages.
Woking Leisure Centre	Kingfield Road Woking GU22 9BA	Tel: 01483 771122 web: www.woking.gov.uk
Tennis
AD Tennis Courses	Winston Churchill Sports Centre, Saturdays	Ages: 3 to 11 yrs Tel: 01932 588016 web: www.adtennis.com
Tennis Courses	Winston Churchill Sports Centre Saturdays	Ages: 7 + Paul Harms Tel: 07970 701068
Tennis & Children Tennis Courses	Winston Churchill Sports Centre Tuesdays. Fridays & Saturdays	Ages: 9 + Gary Stanford Tel: 07779 430179 Website: www.tennisandchildren.com Email: coach@tennisandchildren.com
Walks & Walking
and for information about other SPORTS in the area check the Woking B.C. website:www.woking.gov.uk/leisuretourism/sportandrecreation/club
Window On Woking
for information about local clubs and groups. Information provided by the local community for the local community. Website: www.windowonwoking.org.uk
Surrey CC
www.activesurrey.com Tel: 01483 518966
Passport to Leisure
Leisure at reduced prices. Tel: 01483 755855

Breakfast Club

Before School � Sunrise Breakfast Club
Term time Monday � Friday, 7.30 � 8.45 am at Holy Trinity Church
(Coffee Room), Chobham Road, Knaphill.
A breakfast club for children attending Knaphill Schools: Years R � 6.
Fun, games and breakfast in a safe environment before the school day begins. Contact: Sarah Gill Tel: 01483 837104

Church linked groups

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
20:20 Church	St Saviour�s Church Connaught Road Brookwood 1st Sun. of month 9.45 am.	For families & young children: stories, craft, puppets & lots of fun. Jo Birkby Holy Tr. Ch. Office Tel: 473489
Ju:C	Holy Trinity Church Every Sun. except 1st Sun. of every month. 9.30 am.	For primary aged children, with stories, craft and games. Joy Rawlings via Ch. Office Tel: 473489
Kids Zone	Methodist Church Hall Saturdays monthly	Play, craft, stories & fun for 4 � 10 yr olds. www.knaphill-methodist church.com/
SPLAT@Holy Trinity	Holy Trinity Church Every Sun. apart from 1st Sun. of month 9.30am	11 � 14 yrs Bible based group for Christian teens. Church Office Tel: 473489
TROG	(Linked to Holy Trinity) Meets � St Saviour s Church Hall, Connaught Rd. Brookwood Sun. 7 � 9 pm.	14-18 yrs Bible-based group for Christians & non-Christians who would like to find out more. (Church Office as above)

Youth Clubs

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Lighthouse	Holy Trinity Church Hall Wednesdays 7.30 � 9 pm	11- 14 yrs (School Yr 7-9) Activities: pool, football, time out talk, karaoke, computer games. Malcolm & Mary Smith Tel: 476280 or H.T Church Office: 473489

Other Youth Activites

Group Name	Meetings	Contact Information
Chill & Chat	The Kings House 14 High Street, Knaphill Thursday 7.30 �9.30 pm	Teenagers (aged 14-17) evening Open at the coffe Shop, Contact: Eric Pepper Tel: 828476
Near To Knaphill
Lakeview Recreation Ground Skate park, teenage shelter, Kick-about area, basketball goal, and Play Area. Goldsworth Park Recreation Ground Skate ramps, BMX track, Multi use games area, football pitches, teenage shelter, cricket, pavilion, Play Area, lake, Hockey club inc Pavilion. YPod, YMCA Chobham Road, Woking GU21 6JD Centre for all sorts of youth activities. Check out the website: www.wokingymca.org.uk Tel: 757160

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