In this section you will find social, hobby and arts clubs.  Sports clubs have their own page. If your club isn't mentioned, please send in details and they will be displayed. A directory of local clubs and organisations can be obtained from the Community Information Centre in Baron Road.

The South Woodham Ferrers University of the 3rd Age (U3A)

The U3A is an umbrella organisation for a collection of interest groups for the older retured or semi-retired people in the town. A monthly meeting is held in Champion's Manor Hall on the first Wednesday of every month in the afternoon between 2 pm and 4 pm.

SWF Flower Arranging Club

Meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except August)  in the WI Hall in Hullbridge Road, at 7.40 p.m. for 8.00 p.m.  Different demonstrator are invited to inspire members to new feats of creativity and imagination, followed by a raffle and tea. Members of all ages are invited. The annual membership was £7.00 (£6.00 for OAPs) in 2001.

60 Plus Club

Meet new friends and enjoy a game of bingo, a ploughman's lunch or a day out.  The club meets every Monday from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. at the WI Hall in Hullbridge Road (almost opposite Pertwee Rd).  Call 320088 for more details.

Village Hall Whist Club

Meets in the small hall at the back of the Village Hall on Monday evenings, 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m., and on Wednesday afternoons at 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.

SWF Rotary Club

A men's club with a highly visible presence in South Woodham Ferrers.  They are best known for the Christmas sleigh charity collection and for organising the annual fireworks display. Join this club if you really want to make a difference  in the community.

E.L.F.S in South Woodham Ferrers

Essex Ladies Friendship and Social group

This group of ladies meets on a Wednesday at 2.pm in the Oakland Hotel for coffee and a  chat.  There is a wide age range (mainly over 50s)  and we and enjoy outings, social events and meals out together.  Please phone 01245 325273 if you would like to come along.  Events in spring 2005 included: cinema nights, meals out, treasure hunt, games night, dog racing etc.

South Woodham Ferrers Camera Club

We are a local camera club for everyone interested in Photography both traditional and digital. 

SWF Bereavement Support Group

Not a club as such, but a group organised and run by  the staff at Paul King's funeral director's to provide support for anyone who has suffered a bereavement.  The bereaved have the  opportunity of sharing their experiences with others at regular meetings.   The meetings are held every Tuesday  at 10.00 am. - 12.00 noon in the Meeting Room at the Holy Trinity Church.  If you would like to find out more please call 01245 321 866.

Clubs and Societies