The village hall has a regular diary of groups using the hall, many of who are village based and are always willing to welcome new members. Some groups work on a pre-booking process, so we encourage you to make contact with them prior to attending to avoid disappointment.
Barnston Art Group
Meets every Tuesday 9am – 3pm
Contact Linda Series on 07875-212188 Website
Barnston Carpet Bowls
Meets Monday 7.30pm – 10.30pm (following the second Monday they meet on Tuesday instead)
Contact Adrian Abbott on 01371-878914 English Carpet Bowls
Barnston Rainbows
Meeting every Tuesday 4.15pm – 5.15pm during school term time
For girls aged 5 to 7. Register your child | Volunteering
Contact Sue Sarjeant on 01371-874838 Website
Barnston Brownies
Meets every Tuesday 5.15pm – 7.15pm during school term time
For girls aged 7 to 10. Register your child | Volunteering.
Contact Jenny Wolff on 01371 875479 Website
Barnston Womens Institute
Meets on the third Thursday 1.30pm – 4.30pm every month (but not in August or December)
Contact Felicity Cripps on 01371-874587 Website
Chelmsford City Rabbit Club
Meets four times a year on Sundays 8am to 6pm
Contact Dorothy Mead on 01371-873258 British Rabbit Council
Dunmow Theatre Dance School
Meets every Wednesday 3.45pm – 7.45pm and Friday 4.15pm – 7.45pm
Contact Sue Bibb on 07969-340021 Website
Marcelle School of Dancing
Meets every Thursday 5pm to 7pm during school term time
Contact Julie Green on 07581-580107 Website
National Childbirth Trust (Anti-natal Courses)
Courses take place throughout the year please check their website.
Contact 0300 330 0700 Website
Ormsgard (dark ages re-enactment)
Meets fortnightly on Sunday 2pm – 5pm
Contact Samantha Greenland on 07961-941276 Website
Sing & Sign Chelmsford, Braintree and Dunmow Group – NEW GROUP
Meets every Thursday 9.30am – 12pm
Contact Martine Brockman on 07739-832059 Website
Take the Lead (Dog Training)
Meets every Monday 10am – 12pm and Thursday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Contact Annette Boreham on 01245-362045 Website
Tagakai Laido (Marshall Arts)
Meets every Friday 8pm to 10pm
Contact Dan Ivernee on 07851-048127 Website
University of Third Age – Craft Event
Meets second Wednesday 12.30pm to 3.30pm every month
Contact Michele Turner on 01371-875722 Website