Clubs and Groups

There are a wide range of clubs, groups and organisations in Stourport and the surrounding area that you can join and benefit from - below you will find a list of these clubs and groups and their contact details so you can try something new and get involved.

If you have a group, class, project, club or organisation you would like to list and promote, simply e-mail us with your details and we will add you to the list free of charge.

The Raft Race organised by the Kidderminster Lions from Arley to Stourport on the second weekend in May, a fun day for all and ideal for clubs and groups to get involved in, for further information visit www.arleystourportraftrace.co.uk

Stourport Swifts Football Club - The Swifts are in the Southern Football League and play their home games on the Walshes Meadows (next to the Stourport Sports Centre). Admission is £6 adults and £3 children / OAP's. Their fixtures can be found on the 'What's On' page and to find out more about the club click here

Stourport Boat Club - www.stourportboatclub.co.uk -  Stourport Boat Club was founded in 1876 when Boating was the main past time which is why we are still known as a Boat Club and not a Rowing Club. We now cater for a wide range of ages from 11 to . well our eldest competitive rower is 76 on Christmas day.. and have a very strong Junior section (Under 18) a very competitive Senior section (18+) and a healthy Veteran section (30+). The 2 day Regatta held in August attracts over 600 crews from all over the country to compete. The event attracts many spectators and supporters and 3000 visitors are catered for over the weekend. The 'Works Fours' competition for novice rowers from Clubs, Pubs, Schools and Works takes place in June. For further events and information on membership simply visit their website

Stourport Hockey Club has been playing National League Hockey since the inception of the National League. We run 7 men's teams, 4 ladies team, and have a huge Junior membership involved in boys and girls hockey at U11, U13, U15, U18 and Badgers Leagues. We offer great hockey and an active social calendar for members of any age or ability. We really are a Club for All! For more information, please see our website at www.stourport-hc.co.uk

Areley Kings Players have been treading the boards in Worcestershire since 1982. We are a family orientated amateur theatre group based in Arelely Kings, Stourport. Every year we perform a pantomime for all the family while also doing comedy revues aimed squarely at the adult sector of the audience. We then use profits from these functions to support local charities. We generally perform at Areley Kings Village hall but we will take our comedy revues to other venues if requested. If you would like to know more about our group or find out about this year’s shows please browse our Web site - www.akplayers.co.uk - for more information or feel free to get in touch by email at contact@akplayers.co.uk

Stourport Three Arts Guild - the oldest consecutively-running amateur dramatics society in the Wyre Forest area. The Guild's first production was The Cradle Song which was presented in March 1944. The name Three Arts Guild is derived from the fact that the Guild initially comprised three sections: Art; Music and Drama. The drama section is the only surviving "art" of the Guild nowadays but renaming the Guild has never been an option - who would want to operate under the name of Stourport Amateur Dramatics Society (SADS) anyway! Please visit our website if you'd like to know more.

Areley Kings Village Hall hosts 20 different groups and classes on a regular basis from Brownies to Bridge Club and Yoga to the WI, visit the Hall's website for further information. You can also use the Village Hall for your own functions or groups.

Stourport Camera Club - meets every Thursday at the Stourport Wesley Methodist Church just off the High Street from 8pm - visit their website to find out more.

Stourport Floral Art Club began in 1956 when a few Stourport Ladies interested in flower Arranging began to meet in each others homes until it became too popular and needed to find a room to hire. From that beginning the club progressed and a few years later became affiliated to the National Association Flower Arranging Society. This is a world wide Society and a registered charity that is dedicated to encouraging members to participate in many areas where the love of flowers can be given the added benefit of club competitions and entering garden and Church Festivals. Meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at The Social Day Centre, New Street, Stourport 7-30 PM when a demonstration by a qualified demonstrator who is knowledgeable about flowers and foliage provides a very enjoyable and educational evening. There is a sales table of mechanics and floral foam and a selection of beautiful cards and plants in season. Coach outings are arranged to gardens and festivals each year and fund raising is the aim of all clubs. 2006 was the Golden Anniversary of the club and a cheque for £3000 was made to "Acorns" Children's Hospice from the events staged during the year. More information is available from the Secretary Marguerite Stokes Tel 01299 823727 or Chairman Avis Field 01299 871890.

Hartlebury Common Local Group - meets monthly for presentations by people who study, research, manage or are associated with natural history habitats, particularly Hartlebury Common and Worcestershire.  Held at Stourport Workingmen’s Club, they are sociable events with drinks and food available at the bar.  We also hold field visits to the Common and had a Fungus Foray in November 2006 and hope to seek amphibians and lizards next May 2007.  The aims of the group are to raise the awareness of Hartlebury Common in the local community as an important local site for natural history and as the largest heathland in Worcestershire. Also to carry out vital conservation work to restore the heathland and bog, through being a member of BBC Breathing Places and hopefully funded by The Big Lottery.  We are partnered by Worcestershire County Council, Natural England, Worcestershire Wildlife Trust and Stourport High School.  New members are always most welcome and we hope to commence conservation work in October 2007 or earlier so we are looking for working people who are prepared to become volunteers and undertake conservation work at weekends, full training will be given and expenses paid. www.hartleburycommonlocalgroup.org.uk

Transport Enthusiasts Club - for HGV Drivers, Mechanics or anyone with an interest in Transport past or present. They meet at the British Legion Club on the corner of Tan Lane on the Third Thursday of every Month at 7 to 7.30pm. All that have an interest in Transport will be made most welcome even if you are not a driver etc but love HGV vehicles. The club also cater for Scale Model builders ie; cars, lorries, vans, buses, coaches, you name it our members build it in most scales, any help needed this is the club for you. For further information please contact Derek Turner on dek.turn02@yahoo.co.uk

The Roundtable - An International Organisation made up of like minded gentlemen. They raise money for local charities, but most of all they are a socialable organisation that meet up every couple of weeks and do things that four people in a pub could not do. This years events so far have included Greyhound racing, Go Karting, Bowling, Paintballing, Quad trekking and clay pigeon shooting. So if you would like to have an increased social life, enjoy a beer or two and put something back into the community, get in touch. They meet the First and Third Tuesday of every month. Venues TBA. Call Steve Glaister and give it a go - 01299 405813 or 07974 109954 - website

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