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There are numerous groups and clubs in Sherfield English. The Village Hall is used by many of them, and is also available for informal groups and private parties - Village Hall details below.
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 SEDCA
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Sherfield English & District Community Association
SEDCA's monthly newsletter is essential for everyone in the village, and is delivered everywhere. If you want to get on the subscription list (only £2 pa) contact Fay Heath, and if you have an item to go in next month's issue contact Mike Heath, contact details below. Copy deadline is usually 21st of the month. SEDCA covers everything that is happening in the village, from news on major planning issues to club event reports, and is taken by about 95% of households in the village.
SEDCA hosts an annual Harvest Supper in early October each year, which features live music and entertainment as well as fine food. Last time the supper attracted over 100 people.
Contact: David Griffiths: 01794 323 469 or email to sedca@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
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SERP 2000
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Sherfield English Recreation Project 2000
SERP 2000 is the umbrella group for everything to do with the Sports & Recreation Field, which they created from scratch a few years ago. This impressive facility, the envy of every village in the Test Valley, is located on the corner of Steplake Road and the A27, just by the Post Office. In addition to the sports listed below, there is an outdoor children's activity area, and various events are held throughout the year. The main annual event is a Fun Day and Dog Show in August, but there are many others, such as a Fireworks & Bonfire Night (See the 'What's On' page)
SERP 2000 no longer has its own web site, but is developing new pages for this site, to be posted in time for the new season.
Contact: SERP 2000 Chairman: Stephen Dovey 01794 884 319 or email to serp@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
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Football Club
The Sherfield English Football Club is a very active group, with both junior and adult teams - Come along on Fridays at 6.30pm. For full details visit their web site at http://www.sefc.info/
Contact Stephen Dovey on 01794 884 319
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Bowls & Croquet Club
The bowling and croquet greens are in use throughout the summer, with competitions every week: Bowling on Mondays at 6.30pm, and Wednesdays at 2.00pm. Croquet on Tuesdays at 2.00pm, with an advanced players session on Fridays at 2.00pm. New members are very welcome.
Contact Roy or Jenny Hayter on 01794 884 840
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Tennis Club
The new hard courts were opened last summer to great acclaim. There is a 'play as you come' session on Thursdays at 6pm, at which coaching may be possible. Everyone welcome. Courts can be booked at any time by calling Pauline (see below) who holds the key at No.1, Eastwood. For the time being booking is free, and open to all village residents.
Contact Pauline James 01794 884 773
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Rounders
Rounders is a big sport in Sherfield English, and last year's main event was contested by no less than 10 teams, with plenty of children in every team. The competition is intense, but very good humoured! This year the annual event is on Sunday 11th June.
Contact Barbara Griffiths 01794 323 469
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Netball Club
The new court is proving popular, with player meeting on Fridays at 6.30pm. New players very welcome.
Contact Toni Leigh 01794 323 325
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Cricket
There are regular friendly matches with other villages, and an annual 'Village v Manor' match has been the highlight of the season for the past few years.
Contact Stephen Dovey on 01794 884319
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Walks
There are regular group walks in and around the village, usually about 5 miles long. The walks leave from the Village Hall, and are on the last Friday of every month. There is also an annual village 'Bluebell Walk' which starts from the Hatchet, details on the 'What's On' page. For all walks, just turn up, or for details:
Contact Jenny Hayter 01794 884 840 or Elizabeth Gill 01794 323 575
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SEEP
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Sherfield English Environmental Protection Society
SEEP exists to do something positive about protecting and enhancing the environment in the village. Their high-profile activities have been concerned with landfill and waste processing in the village, in which context they are now recognised as official consultees by the County Council's Regulatory Committee. They do much more than simply coordinate objections to inappropriate developments, and have often raised the money for professional consultants in areas such as noise monitoring.
They are also involved in natural history projects, such as hedgerow surveys, birds, and this year particularly, bees. Volunteers will be needed to help with a hedgerow survey project being planned with the Hampshire & IoW Wildlife Trust for DEFRA. For details of this contact Smita Kulkhani 01794 340 379
A newsletter is produced from time to time, and there are several social events throughout the year, with proceeds going towards their various projects. There is an annual Plant Sale in May - details on the 'What's On' page.
Secretary (contact to join SEEP): Ruth McFadyen 01794 884 575 email hrm@soton.ac.uk
Chair: David Shaw email seep@sherfieldenglish.org.uk
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WI
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Sherfield English Women's Institute
The village has a very active and well supported WI which meets regularly in the Village Hall on the 4th Tuesday of the month. See the 'Whats On' page for other dates, and the SEDCA newsletter for regular reports. There are also regular trips, and other events. The Skittles team has an awesome reputation across the county. They won the Annual Skittles County Championship.in 2005 - and not for the first time !
New members are very much welcome, and are promised a lively and entertaining time.
Secretary: Fay Heath 01794 884 252
President: Margaret George
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Gardening
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Sherfield English Gardening Club
The Gardening Club is no longer arranging talks and visits of its own, but is instead supporting the Whiteparish Gardening Club, with which it has long cooperated. See the 'Whats On' page or the SEDCA newsletter for the next one or two talks and visits.
Contact Mavis Eastwood 01794 340 372 for information.
Children's Gardening Project
This community activity got off to a great started in 2008, and now has a strong following with as many as 30 children turning up on Saturday mornings - this year's season is well under way. We use plots kindly provided by Gilbert's Nursery - it's an area next to the Dahlia field. There are sections for both vegetables and flowers. All children in and around the village are invited to take part. Either leave your name at the Nursery or contact Smita.
Contact Smita Kulkarni 01794 340 379
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Church
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St Leonard's Parish Church
Sunday Service at 11.00am
Concerts and other events throughout the year. See the 'Whats On' page, the SEDCA newsletter, or of course the Parish Magazine.
Both the choir and the bell-ringers welcome new members. The church has 8 tower bells which are among the best in England. See the contacts below to receive the monthly Parish Magazine, £4 pa.
Rector: Revd George Biggs 01794 323 562
Churchwardens: Terry Drabble 01794 322 530
Elizabeth Gill 01794 323 575
Please note that we now have new Churchwardens (July 2009)
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Recreation Groups
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The Village Hall
The Village Hall is available for private parties as well as clubs. It has a large and a small room, which can also be combined to make one very large room. There are modern facilities, with a good kitchen, and effective heating.
The hall is well used, with around 20 bookings in a typical month.
Contact: Pearl Dovey 01794 322 410
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Awbridge Primary School
The local primary school at Awbridge has information, events and dates posted on its web site: www.awbridge.hants.sch.uk
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