Activities held at Watery Lane

Over the past few years, the Association has a record of achievement for the benefit of the parish. It was the prime mover in the construction of the Community Centre, and has been responsible for the splendid parish recreation ground and pavilion in Watery Lane. The Association organises the Garlic Festival, from which most of its funds are obtained. 

Chairman: Mr Geoff Ashby, 1, Cupressus Avenue, Winford

Secretary: Mrs Janet Colenutt, Princelett Cottage, Ventnor Road, Apse Heath. 

Tel: 865021. E-mail – janetcolenutt@aol.com

First formed in 1936 and reformed in 1946, the Club plays on a first-class pitch on the Sports Ground in Watery Lane.

Contact: John Nightingale, Southfork, Alverstone Rd, Winford. Tel: 864690.

M.C.A.F.E. COACHING CENTRE.

Football coaching for boys and girls age 4 to 12 years old. Held at the Sports Ground, Watery Lane, Newchurch.

Sessions held after school and day time courses in all the school holidays.

Coach: Matt Mair – Wayside, Monks Lane, Freshwater, PO40 9SU

Tel: 01983 755537   Mob:  07870426206   Email:  mcafeiow@aol.com

VECTIS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY.

Although an all-Island society, it is strongly represented in the parish and the largest telescope in the Island is installed at the Parish Sports Ground in Watery Lane.

Monthly meetings of the Society are held on the 4^th Friday of each month (except Dec) at the Parish Church Centre, Town Lane, Newport at 7.30pm. The group has mainland lecturers covering many astro related subjects.

Meetings are also held on the 2^nd Friday of each month at the Observatory, Watery Lane, Newchurch. These are for practical work.

Group visits to the Observatory can be arranged through the Director.

Astronomy courses are also held at the Observatory for groups including High School groups.

Observatory Director: Mr. John Langley, Keepers Lock, Youngwoods Way, Alverstone Garden Village. Tel: 407098.

NEWCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Formed in 1902, it is the oldest parish society. Summer and Autumn shows are held in the Community Centre with a wide range of classes, not only for flowers, fruit, and vegetables, but also for cookery, floral art, and handicrafts, and photography. During the winter, meetings are held in the Parish Hall on the second Monday of each month with a programme of talks, slide shows, any questions sessions, and competitions.

Contact Mrs J Meek