As you can see below, there’s lots going on in Wixams. Please contact us if you’d like your group to be added to this page.
Community
Wixams Community Group
See this page for more information.
Wixams Community Watch
The WCW has been created to bring the community together to help raise awareness of crime and antisocial behaviour, and to enhance the safety and security for our neighbours. You can find Wixams Community Watch via Facebook please join and get involved, we can also be contacted through wixamcommunitywatch@gmail.com.
By getting involved with WCW you will have access to a road rep that is linked to the road you live on, they also have their own dedicated Facebook/WhatsApp group for you to join. Our aim is to bring people together, to communicate more, share ideas and concerns. We will endeavour to run initiatives throughout the year and focus on things that are important to the community.
Wilstead & Wixams Good Neighbour Scheme
See this page for more information.
Health
Music 4 Memory
Are you living with dementia? A warm welcome awaits at Tibbs Dementia Foundation’s weekly Music 4 Memory group in Wixams. They meet Friday mornings from 10:00 to 11:45 in Lakeview Village Hall (starting Friday 31st Jan), it costs £5 per person. They meet to sing songs old and new, play instruments, dance and share poems. Led by a qualified and experienced music therapist and supported by their wonderful team of volunteers who ensure tea and a friendly welcome.
Information and practical or emotional support is always available. For more information or to volunteer with Tibbs, please contact contact@tibbsdementia.co.uk call 01234 210993 or visit www.tibbsdementia.co.uk
Social
Wixams Yarnbombers
See this page for more information.
Wixams Book Club
The book club has been closed due to the pandemic but a new one will be restarting soon. Please check back for more details.
Wilstead & Wixams Community Art Group
A very friendly group with members of all abilities, each individually creating pictures with a wide variety of mediums. There is a joining fee of £20 (suspended for the moment) and a charge of £3 per session. People of all ages and ability are most welcome. Your first visit is free to see if you like it.
Teas & Coffees are free and are included in the session charge. Their meetings are on Mondays (except for public holidays) throughout the year in Wilstead Village Hall from 2pm – 4pm. For further information please contact Michael: villagehallart@gmail.com
Babies & Kids
Rainbow Unit
For girls aged 5-7 years old. Meets on Thursday evenings between 5pm and 6pm at Lakeview Primary School. Please visit the guiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk to register.
Brownies
For girls aged 7-10 years old. Meets on Thursday evenings during term time between 6:10pm – 7:30pm at Lakeview Primary School. Please visit the guiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk to register.
Little Stars
A toddler group which meets on a Friday 10-11:30am during term time in Lakeview Village Hall. The group is run by Wixams Church and there’s a suggested donation of £2.
Sports & Fitness
Wixams Walkers
A weekly walk for about 1 hour within the Wixams area in a friendly atmosphere. Meets on Bedford Road in front of Seasons Garden Centre, every Saturday at 11am. Please visit this page for more information or just turn up to take part.
Wixams Wanderers FC
Visit wixams.clubbuzz.co.uk for more information.
Yoga
Linking movement with breath to improve flexibility. Weekly classes for adults on Tuesday evenings – 8:15pm to 9:15pm at Lakeview Village Hall. Daytime classes also available in other local villages. Please visit www.thatyogawoman.com or email info@thatyogawoman.com for more information.
Karate
A new fun enjoyable karate club opening locally to Wixams. The classes consist of learning karate, fitness, mind and body awareness and self defence in a fun enjoyable environment, suitable for children from 4 years old upwards and adults of all ages. Please call 07983361568 or visit www.atsk.co.uk for more information.
Taekwondo
Fitness, self-defence and traditional Taekwondo in a fun, positive atmosphere. Minimum age 8 years, adults welcome. They have a great range of students and you will fit in fine! No particular level of fitness or physical ability is required to train, just a willingness to learn – everything else will improve through your training.
Classes are in the Main Hall of Lakeview Lower School every Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 7pm, come in via the Student’s entrance by the car park.
See www.indomitabletkd.com or www.facebook.com/indomitabletkd for further information and/or to get in touch, or just turn up to any class for a chat and even a FREE try-out class!
Clubfit and Tone
Weekly classes on Wednesday evenings – 8pm to 9:30pm at Lakeview Village Hall. A combination of a cardio workout, where the lights are down low, and glowsticks are in hand, and a strength workout, using body weight and dumbbells, all to the latest and old school dance music. For more info or to book a place, visit www.facebook.com/Clubfitwixams or email clubfitwixams@hotmail.com.
Pilates
Weekly classes on Thursday evenings – 8pm to 9pm at Lakeview Village Hall. Emphasise the balanced development of the body through core strength, flexibility and inner awareness. For more info or to book a place, visit www.facebook.com/wixamspilates or email wixamspilates@hotmail.com.
Beliefs
Christ the Word Church, Wixams
Visit www.christthewordwixams.org.uk for more information, including Wixams Sunday Club and Ignite group for young people.
Wixams Church
Visit www.wixamschurch.org.uk for more information.
All Saints’ Church Wilstead
Visit allsaintswilstead.org/ for more information.