| Type | Name | Contact | Meeting Date/Time | Venue | Membership Costs | Aims | Activities |
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| Armed Forces Organisations | Gnosall and District Branch The Royal British Legion | Secretary:; Mr B Perkins; 4 Ashmore Drive; Gnosall; ST20 0RP | 8p.m. 1st Tuesday of the month | Church Institute; Gnosall | To promote the welcome of those who are serving or who have served in the armed forces of the crown and their defendants; that is their spouse; children and other dependants. Note; Legion benevolence extends to all members of the serving and ex-service community; not just those who belong to the Legion | Affiliation Fee £5 | To promote the objects of the Legion and organise fund raising activities |
| Armed Forces Organisations | Gnosall and District The Royal British Legion (Women’s Section) | Secretary:; Mrs NB Millington; 1 Pleasant View; Newport Rd; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 822591 | Monthly | The Horns Inn | To raise money for the benevolent fund administrators; to buy anything from a birthday card for an old person to a turbochair for a crippled child | Affiliation Fee | Collecting money for the Poppy Appeal; fund raising events etc |
| Arts And Crafts | Gnosall craft Group | Mrs BE Winfield; 4 Greenfields; Gnosall; Mrs M Hubbard; Gnosall | Mondays 1.30p.m. To 3.30p.m. | St. John Ambulance HQ | To promote new crafts and keep old crafts alive for beginners and adept in a social afternoon | | |
| Arts And Crafts | Gnosall Painting for Pleasure | Peter Snailum; 38 Cowley Lane; Gnosall; ST20 0DS | 1.30 to 3.30p.m. Fridays September to April | Gnosall Methodist Church; | To develop understanding of the basics of painting acceptable pictures in various mediums; under tutor guidance | Approx. £1per week; payable in advance. Membership is limited | Annual outing to art galleries (usually in May) |
| Bell Ringers | Gnosall Handbell Ringers | Musical Director:Sheila R Moulton Wincote; Audmore; Gnosall; ST20 0HF Tel. 01785 822757 Secretary: Chris Harris (Mrs) Tel: 01952 590438 | Tuesday evenings 8:00pm | Grosvenor Centre | To promote tune ringing on handbells | £10 | Charity concerts; concerts for organisations; handbell rallies |
| Churches | St. Austin’s Roman Catholic Church | Parish Priest:; Father Kevin Dunn; The Willows; Audmore; Gnosall; St20 0HF | Mass-Sundays 8.45a.m. | St. Lawrence Church | To cater for the needs of Roman Catholic parishioners in the village | | To proclaim the gospel of Christ |
| Churches | St. Lawrence Church Choir | Mrs A Robotham; Quarry Cottage; Quarry Lane; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 822423; Mrs S Hailes; Hollies Common; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 823686 | Thursday evenings 7.30 to 9p.m. | St. Lawrence Church | To uphold a high level of church music; to learn and support the singing at church services some weddings and funerals. To perform some longer pieces of music occasionally | None | |
| Environmental Groups | Gnosall Community Steering Group | Secretary:; Steve Roberts; Coton Post Office; Newport Rd; Gnosall; | As required | Navigation Inn; | To involve the village in Britain in Bloom; to promote the Kingfisher and Butterfly Trails which are Millennium and Agenda 21 projects | None | Building nature trail and cycle way; also flower displays |
| Environmental Groups | Gnosall Linear Leisure Line Association (‘The Old Railway Line’) | Secretary:; WJC Pellow; 13 Cowley Lane; Gnosall; ST20 0DS; Tel. 01785 822720 | As and when required | | To maintain the old railway line from the goods yard to the Shropshire boundary as a public walkway and nature reserve | | General maintenance; improvement of facilities and preservation of species |
| Environmental Groups | Gnosall Local Agenda 21 Group | | | | | | |
| Environmental Groups | The Heron Trail Ltd. | Chairman:; SW Naden; 70 Impstones; Gnosall; Stafford; ST20 0DH | Various | Spread across Staffordshire | To improve access to the canals for the whole community; whole of Staffordshire and parts of Worcester and Shropshire | None | To build ramps; provide car parks; picnic sites and improve towpaths |
| Gardening | Greenfingers | Secretary:; Dr. Bruno Broughton; Trenchard; Lower Bromstead Road; Moreton; Newport; TF10 9DQ | 7.30p.m.; 3rd Tuesday each month (During summer evening or weekend visits are arranged) | Moreton Village Hall | To promote interest in; and knowledge of; all aspects of gardening to residents of Moreton; Outwoods; Bromstead and adjoining areas; to organise instructional; recreational and social events in pursuit of these aims | £1 per meeting or £12 for annual card | Regular meetings; talks; bring and buy plant stalls; demonstrations; quizzes; shows; visits to gardens; nurseries and shows |
| Information | Community Council of Stafford | Project co-ordinator:; Liz Minshall; Chrysalis Returners Project; Friars Mill; Friars Terrace; Stafford; Tel. 01785 242525 | On regular basis; varying or ‘as & when’ basis. | Gnosall Methodist Church Hall \ Grosvenor Centre | Community Council of Staffs seeks to improve the quality of life for those living & working in Staffordshire; particularly in rural areas. The Chrysalis Project assists people returning to work \ education by providing access to info & opportunities & helping to overcome barriers | None | Careers guidance; training; confidence building; networking; liaison between statutory & voluntary sectors. Dissemination of information |
| Information | Gnosall Parish News | Editor:; Bryan Morrison; 26 Glendower Close; Gnosall; ST20 0BP; Tel. 01785 822574 | Twice yearly (May and November) | Various homes in Gnosall | To publish information and comments from individuals and organisations in and around Gnosall. Magazine distributed on monthly basis | None | Collect and collate information. |
| Schools | Gnosall St. Lawrence CE(C) Primary School | Mr Derek Butlin; Lowfield Lane; Gnosall; Stafford; ST20 0ET | | | To provide for the educational needs of children between the ages of 4yrs and 11yrs | | Further information and prospectus available from the school |
| Schools | Gnosall St. Lawrence CE(C) Primary School Parent Teacher Association | Secretary:; Mrs Helen Bundy; 2 Knightly Way; Gnosall; ST20 0HX | Monthly (dates vary) | Gnosall St. Lawrence School | Raise funds to support school i.e. purchase\provision of equipment and books etc. | None | Too numerous to list; ‘provisional’ yearly agenda usually available |
| Senior Citizens | Age Concern Stafford and District | Mrs D M Knight; Head Office; Bradbury House; Weston Road; Stafford; Tel. 01785 607060 | Monday and Wednesday 9a.m. To 4p.m. | Grosvenor Centre | Provide day care for the frail and elderly | | Day care |
| Senior Citizens | Gnosall Senior Residents Association | Secretary:; Mrs M Perkins; 4 Ashmore Drive Gnosall; Stafford; ST20 0RP | No fixed date | The Horns Inn; High Street | To give everyone over 70 years of age a gift of money at Christmas | None | Fund raising |
| Senior Citizens | Impstones Community Centre Over 60’s Club | Secretary:; H R Elkington; Doleygate Farm; Doley Common; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 823994 | 2p.m. Every Wednesday and 7.30p.m. on third Monday each month | Community Centre at Impstones | Social activities among older members of the community | £1 annual subscription and 50p per week | Whist drives; dominoes; occasional coach trips |
| Sports | Shizen Do Karate Kai | Chief Instructor:; Eric Cheshire; 196 Springfield Road; Wednesfield; WV11 3AL; Tel. 01902 730126 | Mondays 7 to 8p.m. (Under 14yrs) | Grosvenor Centre | To foster the practice of Karate –Do and develop self confidence; fitness; concentration and family values | £5 training fees | Training in Wado Ryu traditional karate |
| St. John Ambulance | St. John Ambulance | Divisional Superintendent:; GJ Payne\Mrs SE Downe; 14 Glendower Close; Gnosall; ST20 0BP | 7.30 to 9.30p.m. Thursday evening | St. John Headquarters; Grosvenor Centre | To promote and teach first aid; attend public events | None | Attending public functions; first aid duty |
| St. John Ambulance | St. John Ambulance (Cadet Section) | Divisional officer:; Mrs SE Downe; 14 Glendower Close; Gnosall; ST20 0BP | Tuesday 7.30 to 9.00p.m. | St. John Headquarters | To teach first aid and work as a team to the youth. Ages 10-16yrs. | None | Attend public events under adult supervision |
| St. John Ambulance | St. John Ambulance Badger Section | Badger Leader:; Mrs J Penson; 6 Cowley Lane; Gnosall | Monday 6.30 to 7.45p.m. | St. John Headquarters | To promote and teach juniors first aid. Ages 6-10yrs | None | |
| Support Groups | Gnosall and district Voluntary Car Scheme | Brenda Farmer; Co-ordinator; 92; Wharf Rd ; Gnosall | | | To provide a service for those people who are unable to use public transport | per County Council`s rec. Table | journey to shops; hairdressers; outpatients; |
| Support Groups | Gnosall Friends of Katherine House Hospice | Hon. Treasurer Mr N Scott 32 Glendower Close Gnosall; ST20 0BP Tel. 01785 822572 | As and when required | The Laurels; The Rank; Gnosall | Fund raising for Katherine House Hospice | None | Various Throughout the year |
| Support Groups | Macmillan Cancer Relief (Gnosall Branch) | Chairman: Ann Yeomans Woodside; Church lane Moreton; TF10 9DS Tel. 01952 691605 | Approximately monthly | Various committee members homes | Fund raising organisation | None | Varied activities; quiz night; line dancing; flower demonstrations; sponsorships; table top sales etc |
| Women’S Organisations | Gnosall W.I. | President:; Dorothy Ingram; 43 Glebe Lane; Gnosall; ST20 0HG | 7.30p.m. 2nd Tuesday in month. | Gnosall Village Memorial Hall | The WI offers opportunities for all women to enjoy friendship; to learn; to widen their horizons and together to influence local; national and international affairs | £13.75 | Talks; demonstrations and sideshows. Also country walks and outings |
| Women’S Organisations | Women’s Fellowship | Secretary:; Mrs M Griffiths; 6 Ashbrook Close; Gnosall; ST20 0HB | Tuesdays 2.30p.m. | Schoolroom Methodist Chapel | It is ecumenical; we hope to give caring fellowship & friendship to ladies of all ages | None | Fund raising; meetings (speakers from all walks of life) |
| Youth Groups | 17th Stafford(Gnosall) Lion Club Pack | Lesley Wordsley; 11 Knightly Way; Gnosall; ST20 0WX; Tel. 01785 822637 | Wednesdays 7 to 8.30p.m. | Scout and Guide HQ | | £15 per term |
| Youth Groups | 17th Stafford(Gnosall) Venture Scouts | Kerry Thomas; 8 Underwood Close; Parkside; Stafford; ST16 1TB | Wednesday 8.30 to 10p.m. | Gnosall Scout Hut | Scouting | £15 per term | See programme via Kerry Thomas for organised events |
| Youth Groups | Anthabasca | Alison Keeling; Beaver Scout Leader; 9 Fountain Fold; Gnosall; ST20 ODS; Tel. 01785 823172 | Every Thursday during term-time (Staffordshire) | Scout & Guide HQ | Have fun and make friends | size=2>Have fun and make friends | £13 per term |
| Youth Groups | Beaver Scouts | | 6 to 7 p.m. | | | | |
| Youth Groups | British Red Cross Day Nursery | Miss Wendy Lucas; Nursery Manager; 20 Knightly Close; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 824039 | Monday to Friday | Grosvenor Centre | Nursery for children aged 6wks to 5yrs |
| Youth Groups | Coton End pre-school Playgroup | Play leaders:; Beth Orriss; 28 Glebe Lane; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 822904; 33 Sharman Way; Gnosall; Tel. 01785 823348 | Monday; Tuesday; Wednesday; Friday mornings and Monday afternoons | Methodist Church Hall; Newport Road | Providing a safe; fun playgroup for all children from 2.5 to 5 years. | £2.50 per morning | Learning through play; themes; songs; stories; etc. |
| Youth Groups | Gnosall Mothers and Toddlers | Sue Bryon; Sue Timmins; Tel. 01785 823318 | Thursday mornings | Grosvenor Centre | To enable mothers to have a cup of coffee and a chat; and for children to play and enjoy themselves | £1 for the first child and 20p for additional children |
| Youth Groups | Gnosall pre-school Playgroup | Supervisor:; Mrs Lynn Malone; 14 Fountain Fold; Gnosall; ST20 0DR; Prospectus available | Monday to Friday | Gnosall Memorial Village Hall; Lowfield Lane | Providing a safe; secure and happy educational environment in which children are encouraged to develop personal and social skills | £2 Afternoons for 2.5 to 3yrs plus | Pre-school education |
| Youth Groups | Moreton Mother & Toddler Group | Carol Little; Secret Squirrels; Pooley Lane; Moreton; Newport; Tel. 01952 691630 | Every Wednesday during term-time | Moreton Village Hall/Moreton Church | Informal meetings for mothers and pre-school children to chat and play | £2.50 per half term | Informal interaction for mothers and children who could otherwise be quite isolated: various fund-raising function as advertised in parish magazines |
| Youth Groups | Serendipity Kids Club | Anita Goddard Tel 822807 | 8:00-9:00 am and 3:30-6:00 pm during School term. | On site at St Lawrence School | To provide quality child care and out of school activities for the pupils of St Lawrence Primary School | | Non-profit org. Parents can but any time from from an occasional day to whole weeks. special rates for single parent families |