Community activities
Watercolour classes
Classes take place on Tuesday afternoon with local artist Nora Yates.
Cost: £7.00 per session.
If you are interested in joining, e-mail Nora on noraeyates@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message on her mobile: 07950 409244.
French and Italian classes
If you are travelling to France or Italy or just fancy learning a language for fun, then these classes could be just for you. Classes for beginners and intermediates run weekly in term time on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Details of the latest courses are - French here, and Italian details here
Cost: £4.50 per session.
If you are interested in joining, call Judith MacLeod on 01748 825557 or e-mail her on axfw18@dsl.pipex.com
Rag rug classes
World-renowned rug-maker Heather Ritchie runs afternoon sessions (2.00-4.00pm) on the first and third Monday of the month; and evening sessions (7.00-9.00pm) on the first Monday of the month. Beginners are most welcome.
Cost: £4 per session.
If you are interested in joining, call Heather on 01748 884435 or e-mail her on rugmaker1@fsnet.co.uk
Patchwork and quilting group
The Station Quilters meet on the first Thursday of the month (7.00-9.00pm). Beginners are most welcome.
Cost: £4 per session.
If you are interested in joining, call Lone Helliwell on 07903194680 or e-mail her on chris.helliwell@mail.com
Jewellery group
Beginners and those who already make jewellery are most welcome to come along to learn new techniques and share their ideas. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month (7.00-9.00pm).
Cost: £4 per session.
If you are interested in joining, call Kathryn Guy on 01748 825640 or e-mail her on kathrynguy@btinternet.com.
Knitting group
There are two knitting groups at The Station. The afternoon group meets (1.30 - 4.00pm) on the first Wednesday of the month and the evening group meets (7.00-9.00pm) on the third Tuesday of the month. Both groups are made up of both beginners and experts and are very informal - come along and share patterns and techniques and socialise!
Cost: £2 per session.
No need to book, just drop in.
Music with Mummy
A chance to socialise as well as develop budding musical talent! Sessions take place on Tuesday morning (10.00am-12noon).
For more details, contact Rachel Bennett on 07837 501028 or visit: rachelbennett@hotmail.co.uk
Station Singers
Our three new Community Choirs have been meeting with great success and enjoyment since September 2011, and are now open to new singers for the 2012 Winter to Summer season.
“Platform One”, Wednesday 10.00 – 11.30, meeting in Screen 2, is suitable for anyone who likes to sing.
“Platform Two”, Wednesday 11.45- 1.15, meeting in Screen 2, is suitable for singers who have basic music reading skills.
“The Branch Line”, Thursday 20.00- 21.30, meeting in Richmond Town Hall, caters for anyone who likes to sing; music readers and non-music-readers alike.
All groups share the aims of having an enjoyable time singing; working towards a common goal; having fun, and making new friends along the way. Just sign up for the group which most appeals.
Registration Forms available from The Station reception
Semester dates
Winter/Spring term, 10 wks, £50, runs 18/19 Jan - 8/9 Feb & 22/23 Feb - 28/29 March
Easter/Summer term, 6 wks, £25, runs 18/19 April - 23/24 May
Fees can be paid termly or both terms together (discounted to £70).
You can try any of the choirs for £5 'taster fee', deducted from the term fee if you join.
The Musical Director for the Station Singers is Carol Gedye, a well- known local music teacher, choral director and vocal animateur.If you would like more information call Carol on 01748 824795 or email her on cgedye@btinternet.com.
Watch this website for dates of forthcoming concerts.
