Clubs, Groups and Charities
If your club, group or charity is missing from the list below and you would like it added, please email us at clubs@longbuckby.net.
1st Long Buckby Brownie Pack
The Brownie Pack is for girls aged 7 to 11 years and meets on Thursday evenings. It offers a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, sport, games and quizzes. There are also trips out and pack holidays. Girls can work towards badges which include the opportunity to follow topics of their own interest. There is a waiting list for places so early registration is advisable. The pack is also always pleased to welcome volunteers to help with the running of activities either on a regular or occasional basis.
» Contact Jane Jones on 01327 843669 or at jane@themanse.plus.com
1st Long Buckby Scout Group
A scout group offering the full range of scouting activities. It has its own scout hut on the playing field site in Station Road.
» Contact Sylvia Underlin on 01327-842728 or at tony.sylvia@longbow-computing.co.uk
1st Long Buckby Scouts Archery Club
This club is associated with Long Buckby Archery Club and is open to all juniors. They do not have to belong to the Scouts to take part.It meets on Sunday afternoons at the scout hut on the sports field, Station Road. Beginners courses are held with the option of joining the club and shooting in GNAS competitions.
The club is run by Sylvia Underlin, a GNAS qualified coach, assisted by other qualified coaches.
» Contact Sylvia Underlin on 01327 842728 or at tony.sylvia@longbow-computing.co.uk
2nd Long Buckby Brownie Pack
The group is involved with crafts, games, badge work and having fun. The group meets on Tuesdays from 6.15 to 7.45 p.m.
We also go on Pack holidays.
» Contact Judith Leach - Guider on 01327 843464 or at mikeandjudith@tiscali.co.uk
2nd Long Buckby Guide Unit
A guide group for ages 10 to 14. It provides the full range of guiding activities including badge work, games, outdoor activities and camping.
» Contact Wendy Norford on 07745 536599
Angling Club
Organising and competing in angling competitions. Headquarters at the Old King's Head where match details are posted. See also details on the club website.
» Contact Rob Barnett on 07712 043008
» http://www.btinternet.com/~fishing.club
Archery Club
The club is open to anyone, plus juniors known as 'The Scouts' from age eight to 18 years. We meet on Sunday afternoons at the Scout Hut and on the sportsfield when weather allows . In the winter we meet at daventry Leisure centre on Saturday mornings.
Beginner's six week courses run September, January and April and are held with the option of joining the club and shooting in GNAS competitions. The club is run by Sylvia Underlin, a GNAS qualified coach, assisted by other qualified coaches.
» Contact Sylvia Underlin on 01327 842728 or at tony.sylvia@longbow-computing.co.uk
Badminton Club
Club meets on Wednesdays in the Daventry Leisure Centre at 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm and we play in the Rugby and District League. All are welcome to join. Come along one evening and meet us.
» Contact Richard Perry on 01604-770409 or at rgp@richardperry.plus.com
Blind and Visually Impaired Club
Meets once a month at Greenhill Court, Long Buckby. Meetings are usually held on the third Thursday, starting at 11.00 am. They include lunch and an outside speaker.
» Contact Pauline Byford, Development Worker on 07967 644163
Bowls Club
The club meets for indoor bowls in the Community Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10.00 a.m. until 12.00 noon.
Matches are played against other bowls clubs.
Anyone is welcome to come along.
» Contact Margaret Hansford, - Club Secretary on 01327 843655
Community Centre
The Community Centre is a registered charity (No 271609)and is run by a committee of trustees. It provides the residents of the district with a meeting place for many different activities. Facilities can be hired out for private or public functions.
» Contact Chris Culbert - Centre Secretary on 01327 844753 or at Culbertchristine@hotmail.com
Conservative Party
The Long Buckby and District Conservative branch promotes political and social activities in support of the Conservative Party and local community.
» Contact Sandra Russell - Branch Secretary on 01327 843295
Cricket Club
The club consists of three senior sides. Two play in the Northamptonshire Cricket League on Saturdays and one in the Rugby and District Mid-Week League. Friendly matches are often arranged on Sundays. There are also three junior sides ; under 11s, under 13s, and under 16s with practice sessions usually on Monday and Thursday evenings during the season.
» Contact Contact David Wykes - Club Secretary on 07944 331315 or at wykesdavid@btinternet.com
Darby and Joan Club
The club holds regular social meetings and outings for anyone aged 50 or over.
Meetings are held on alternate Thursdays in the Community Centre, Station Road from 2.30 to 4.00 p.m.
» Contact Chris Berry - Chairperson on 01327 843307 or at cberry17@aol.com
Ecological Society (LB Eco Soc)
An informal group with an interest in Natural History generally and the animal and plant life of Long Buckby parish in particular. See also Long Buckby Wildlife section on this website.
» Contact Nick Roberts on 01327 - 844188 or at nckroberts@hotmail.com
Football Club
The Club fields two senior sides and one youth team. The first team plays in the United Counties Premier League.
The club pitch and the licensed club house are part of the village sportsfield in Station Road. For more information see the club website.
» Contact Dave Austin - Secretary on 01327 842788 or at 07710 723477
» http://www.longbuckbyafc.co.uk
Gardening Club
The Long Buckby and District Gardening Club meets at the Rugby Club on the second Tuesday in the month from September to May for talks and non-competitive, sociable evenings. During the summer months visits are arranged and members' own gardens may be opened.
The club chairperson is David Croston, The Old Fountain, 25 High Street, NN6 7RE. Telephone 01327 842345 . E-mail fountainplants@tiscali.co.uk
The treasurer is Alan Wastnage (842009)
» Contact Marilyn Bunnage - Club Secretary on 01327-842004 or at pytchleydr@talktalk.net
Grass Court Tennis Association
The association runs an annual Tournament for two days in mid-July on the Sports Field, Station Road. This has been going for over 90 years and is well supported in the County and beyond. Entrants and spectators are always very welcome and there is a junior section.
» Contact Keith Thompson on 01327 843526
Hockey Club
Long Buckby Ladies Hockey Club fields several teams. The first team plays in the Warwickshire Division 2 and the second team in the Warwickshire Division 4 both on Saturdays. A mixed team also plays in a Saturday league and the Juniors play on Sundays. The club also runs a badgers team. Training is on Thursday evenings.
All home fixtures are played on an artificial surface at William Parker School, Daventry. New players are welcome.
» Contact Kathy Daniels - Club Secretary on 01327 - 312045
Independent Order of Odd-Fellows
The Independent Order of Odd-Fellows serving the village is the Centre of England District Lodge of the Manchester Unity Friendly Society - Loyal Jubilee Lodge.
» Contact Sheila Jordan - Secretary on 01327 703796
Labour Party
The local party holds occasional meetings with speakers or discussions on various aspects of politics. The party also periodically produces a newsletter for the village, 'The Bugle'.
» Contact Chris Myers on 01327-843892 or at csmyers@onetel.net
Local History Society
The society runs a programme of talks, members evenings and visits. Club nights are usually on the third Wednesday of the month but this can vary. Meetings are held in the main hall at the Community Centre.
In addition the Society has a small museum at the Community Centre which is opened periodically. Private visits can also be arranged.
» Contact Gill Wykes on 01327-842097
Machine Knitters
The aim of this group is to practice and encourage the craft of machine knitting. We meet on the second Monday of each month from 2.00 - 4.00 pm in the United Reform Church hall. We often have speakers and there is a small charge to cover costs.
» Contact Wendy Piper on 01327 842335 or at w.p.piper@talk21.com
Make-It-Mondays
The group is a small one which meets most Monday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. until 4.00 p.m. in the United Reform Church small room. The members are enthusiastic needlewomen of varying skill levels who help and encourage each other with their individual projects. Social chat and discussion are an important element of the sessions!
» Contact Beryl Davis on 01327-842021
Mums and Babies
If you would like to get to know some other mums, dads, babies and toddlers, you would be very welcome to join us. We meet for tea, coffee and biscuits in the Baptist Church lounge on the Market Place. Anyone caring for a baby or toddler is welcome to bring them along. Please drop in on a Tuesday any time between 10.30 a.m. – 12.00 noon. For further details please contact Jane Brennecker on 01327 843453 or e-mail jane.brennecker@virgin.net.
See also under Education and Childcare
Mums and Tots
Every Monday during term-time 9.30 – 11.00 a.m. at the Community Centre. Are you caring for babies and pre-school children? If you are a grandparent, mum, dad, nanny, childminder, au pair, auntie or uncle, you and the babies and children you care for are very welcome. The cost is £1.50 for one carer and one child (extra child is 50p) which includes refreshments, maintenance of toys and hire of hall.
See also under Education and Childcare
Neighbourhood Watch
The group is a network of individuals covering the parishes of Long Buckby and Watford. They report any incidents in their area and are passed information from the police about local crimes when they happen. They in turn keep local residents informed and offer advice on crime prevention.
The group meets for discussion twice a year.
See separate section on Contents List for latest reports.
» Contact Norma warden on 01327-871180 or at norma@warden2025.freeserve.co.uk
Netball Team
Plays in Daventry and District league on Sunday mornings. Based at Daventry Leisure Centre. New players always welcome.
» Contact Teresa Lewis on 01327 843547
Old Time Dancing Club
Meets the first and third Tuesday evening in the month at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre for dancing, except for summer months. All welcome.
» Contact Jean Wiggins -Secretary on 01327 842572
Pocket Park
The group maintains Willow Mill Pocket Park and mounts development projects there to encourage plant, animal or bird life. It also runs occasional fun events.
Helpers of any age or ability are always welcome. Working parties are usually the first Sunday in the Month (10.00 am to 12.00). Ring Derek (843385) or Mike (843885)
» Contact Jayne Louise Bassett on 01327-843385 or at jaynelouise22@hotmail.com
Rainbows
For girls aged 5 to 7. Activities include crafts, games and theme evenings. Meet on Thursdays 6.00 to 7.00 p.m.
» Contact Nikki West on 843443
Rangers
The Rangers are the senior section of the Guide Association and are open to young women aged 14 to 26. They are organsied on a district basis and Long Buckby falls within the Guilsborough District. Meetings are on Thursdays at the Baptist Church Hall, West Haddon. They have a varied programme and can offer County, UK and International opportunities for camping.
» Contact Angela Copping on 01327 844146 or at steve@longbuckby.eclipse.co.uk
Reading Group
Meets the first Wednesday in every month, except January and August, from 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm in Long Buckby Library. All adults welcome. Modern titles with a monthly theme are chosen to read and discuss.
» Contact Judith Davies at Daventry Library on 01327 703130 or at JMDavies@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Rechabites
The Long Buckby Branch of the order of Rechabites is a temperance association and friendly society. For more information on activities please contact Norman Tomalin.
» Contact Norman Tomalin on 01327 842752
Royal British Legion
The Daventry District Branch of the Royal British Legion meets monthly in Daventry and every three months in Long Buckby.
» Contact Nellie York on 01327 842461
Rugby Football Club
Long Buckby R.F.C.fields three senior sides, a colts team and other junior teams which are given coaching by qualified coaches. Club training nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays. Youth rugby is on Sundays.
The club has a licensed clubhouse which is open on a daily basis. New playing or social club members are always welcome.
The clubhouse is situated on the Sports Field in Station Road. The telephone number is 01327 842222.
» Contact Jim Milne - Press Officer on 01327 842842
Scrapbooking Club (Long Buckby Scrappers)
Scrapbooking is a way of preserving photographs in an album or memory book and jazzing it up a bit! Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 7.30-9.30pm at the Community Centre. We welcome all ages but under 16s must be with a responsible adult.
» Contact Christina Gamble at acgamble@btopenworld.com
Twinning Group
Long Buckby and neighbouring villages have a social link with Damville in Normandy, France. This began in 2003 with a French visit here and a return visit in Spring 2004.
In April 2007, over 50 people from Damville came over to Long Buckby and we are now planning our third visit to Damville next year..
We are always happy to welcome new participants (especially those with children).Please contact any of the current organising group; Philippa on 842763, Ann on 843702, Liz on 842814, or Chris as below.
» Contact Chris Myers on 01327 - 843892 or at csmyers@onetel.net
United Charities
This is a village charity which gives a gift to residents of 70 years and over at Christmas.
If you are aware of any such person not included please let the Chairman know.
» Contact John Williams - Chairman on 01327 842468
Whilton and Buckby Locks Association
The association promotes the enhancement of the local seven lock flight. It publishes an occasional magazine, 'The Flight' and holds monthly meetings on the second Wednesday in the month. Membership is not restricted to residents of Whilton and the Wharf but is open to anyone with an interest in the canal.
» Contact Priscilla Steel - Secretary on 01327 844819
William Joseph Haynes Charity
This charity was established to give assistance towards projects 'for the benefit of the parish'. Any applications for assistance should be addressed to the Secretary, Mrs Pat Ellis, 33 The Leys, Long Buckby. 01327 - 843855.
» Contact John Williams - Chairman on 01327 842468
Wind Band
Started early 2007, the Wind Band is open to those who play a woodwind or a brass instrument. The band caters for beginners as well as experienced players.
» Contact Phil Dixon on 01327 - 843448
Women's Institute
The Long Buckby W.I. meets on the second Wednesday of each month in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. As well as talks and demonstrations there are monthly competitions plus various outings and theatre trips.
The current President is Judith Leach
» Contact Sandra Russell - Secretary on 01327 843295
Workers' Education Association (WEA)
The WEA runs day and evening courses in the village on topics of general interest. It also runs occasional trips linked to the courses.(See also Education and Childcare)
» Contact Betty Izzard on 01327 842908