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HENHAM DADS FOOTBALL CLUB Proudly sponsored by ‘The Cock’ in Henham Clubs Dans Le Village As a fully paid up member of the Henham Dads football club I have been asked to contribute an article to the Dragon. I do not profess to know much about football therefore there will be none of the hilarious football innuendo that we have all come to love. Instead I’ve decided to highlight the Super Social Life of Henham. The state of a villages social scene can be measured in many ways. In Henham a diverse population filling the pub, church or village hall, an array of after school activities and a voluntarily run shop all contribute towards making it a healthy one. People from different backgrounds mixing together are what make life colourful and interesting. Life would be pretty dull if we were all something Big in the City (sorry James, Paul C, Paul M, Tony, Steve, Nick…)! Luckily this is not the case in Henham as I have discovered a thriving Club scene which is growing year upon year. Not the dancing under the influence, throwing shapes on the dance floor kind, but the kind that involves people from all professions and walks of life participating in an eclectic mix of interests. Some in the daytime, some at night, some behind closed doors and some in full view. We don’t just live in Henham, we have chosen to share it and make it our home. I am not just talking about clubs for people who play sport either. To follow is a list of just some of the clubs that are available to join in Henham. HENHAM DADS FOOTBALL CLUB Meets at the school gym for footie followed by THE COCK INN every Thursday for real ale and pickled eggs. CIDER CLUB An exclusive all male group who are 100% committed to producing the sharpest cider in the world (last year we produced nearly 200 litres) I am unable to disclose the location for fear of scrumping and having to pay alcohol duty. Thanks to John & Chris for donating a lovely venue. TENNIS CLUB Tennis and a very good Christmas party. BORDERING ON UGLEY BOOKCLUB (BUBS) Even more exclusive all female group who meet once a month to drink wine, gossip and occasionally talk about the books they have read. Themed nibbles a must! FAT CLUB Meets bi-weekly at randy members houses for a weigh in, followed by tea, cake and recipe swapping (sorry,that should have been “random” members). Crazy as it sounds this is a real slimming club. I don’t know about you reader, but I’d love to see the recipe for spicy Bingo wings and Muffin tops! FRISBEE CLUB Meets during the summer on Woodend Green for lots of Frisbee fun and frolics. Tuition from the first Dan of Frisbee available!. Currently only one member (to join see D. Kodesh). CRICKET CLUB Meets at the Henham cricket ground for divot filling and grass cutting duties but no cricket so far (keep up the good work James.) COCKTAIL CLUB 4th Friday of the month at my house for Sex on the Beach and a Harvey Wallbanger BYOB. HENHAM SWINGERS I know they exist but where and when? Answers on a post card please. SWIMMING CLUB Ladies only members. Meet anytime they want at John Fox's house when it’s hot. Dress code: Bikinis. DOMINO & CARDS CLUB See Terry at THE COCK on Thursdays. Drinking from tankards containing lead is obligatory. Terry, Paul Chater apologises for stealing the ACES from your pack when you weren’t looking. So childish. COCK CLUB Meets at the pub every night for drinks and free nibbles provided by Dave. FREE MEMBERSHIP! All welcome! As someone who is a member of more than a few of these clubs I sometimes feel that there is a lack of cross club interaction. To help with the situation I have devised some fun ways for the clubs to meet and get on with each other. CLUB CHALLENGES: CIDER CLUB to challenge FAT CLUB to a test of will power through an Abstainous contest. No cider for 2 weeks Vs No cake. ( The boys are quietly confident) BOOK CLUB to challenge HENHAM DADS to a “Cheap Spanish Cava” drinking competition. (Could be a problem for The Dads who have refined palates from only drinking real ale sans bubbles) LITTLE FISHES. Mums, why not throw down the gauntlet to the GARDEN SOCIETY as to who can grow the biggest root vegetable? I am sure the HENHAM DADS won’t mind a game of netball against the NETBALL CLUB girls just as long they are happy to reciprocate. I can’t wait to see Tony W. in a pair of blue gym knickers! POSSIBLE NEW CLUBS Friday Night Skate - SKATE CLUB could meet at OSCA and roller skate round the village. I will help sort this out if there are any takers .All ages welcome. CLASSIC CAR CLUB could meet in the summer to exchange notes and look cool. Well there you go, a few hundred words by a Henham Dad with hardly any references to the beautiful game, just a bit of light village humour. Mainly factual with a little fiction throw in. I am sure I must have missed out a few clubs. Maybe a concise list at the back of the Dragon would help get things rolling (or swinging)? By the way SWIMMING CLUB is real. Daniel Kodesh |
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