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.
Social
Wixams Yarnbombers
See this page for more information.
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.
Visit www.wixamschurch.org.uk for more information.
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.
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 Lakeview Village Hall on Sundays starting at 6pm. 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!
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.