HUNDREDS of townspeople work hard to make Evesham tick. Below is a list of all kinds of Evesham societies - support groups as well as clubs for children and sport, music, and arts groups. Take a look, call them if you need them and join in if you can!

(Please note: This list has been updated as far as possible. If there are any errors, or omissions, please write to The Evesham Journal at Briar Close Business Park, WR11 4JT)

Adventure Playground (Evesham): Secretary Christine Coles, 17 Larkspur Drive, Evesham. 01386 423834; chairman Carla Taylor, 98 Pershore Road, Hampton, Evesham. Telephone 01386 48044.

Age Concern (Evesham): Information officer Mrs G Hyatt, Age Concern Office, 6 Sansome Street, Worcester, WR11 1UH. 01905 726652.

ARP-O50 (Association of retired people over the age of 50): Chairman Mr F Gardner. 01905 456510.

Art Society (Evesham): Secretary Mrs M Thompson, 23 Pegasus Court, Station Road, Broadway, WR12 7DE. Chairman Jim Bolstridge, 25 Banbrook Road, Salford Priors. 01789 490633.

Arts Association (Evesham): Secretary Jill Haycock, 12 Princess Road, Evesham,

Arts - Evesham Decorative and Fine Arts Society: (Member Society of NADFAS), secretary Brenda Armitage 01386 871211; chairman Sir Timothy Harford 01386 832827/830478.

Arts Centre Choir (Evesham): Secretary Mrs Irene Freeman, 61 Greenhill, Evesham, WR11 4LX. 01386 442459; chairman Jackie Weddell, The Moorings, 10 Gibbs Close, Lower Moor, Pershore, WR10 2NQ. 01386 861298.

Band - Avonbank Brass Band: Secretary - Carole Smith, 6 Honeysuckle Close, Evesham, Worcs WR11 2AJ.

Badminton League (Evesham): Secretary Bridget Clapham, 22 St Catherines Road, Evesham, Worcs WR11 6GE. 01386 48689; chairman - Barry Palmer, Melville, Station Road, Broadway, Worcs WR12 7DE. 01386 853645.

Beavers - 1st Evesham, 1st Hampton: Leader in charge Mrs M Attwood, 22 Main Street, Bretforton, Evesham. 01386 832051; assistant leader Mrs J Rogers, 7 Sheldon Close, Pershore. Telephone 01386 552920.

Bengeworth Traders Association: Secretary - Katie Gilbert, KT Design and Print, 66 Port Street, Evesham. Telephone 45222; chairman - Steven Monks, Candy Bouquet, 53 Port Street, Evesham. Telephone 761664.

Bridge Club, Evsham: Mrs Veronica Enticknap, 15 Ongrils Close, Pershore, WR10 1QE: 01386

553482, chairman Colin Payne Hillside, Long Hyde Road, South Littleton, WR11 8TH 01386 833887.

Brownies - (all units): Mrs E Bolland, Wellwyn, Willersey Road, Badsey, Evesham WR11 7HD. 01386 830638.

Buffaloes: Secretary Neil Reynolds, 15 Croft Cottages, Field Barn Lane, Cropthorne, Pershore WR10 3LY. 01386 861812. Work 01386 768400.

Burma Star Association (Evesham and District): Secretary Mr R H Walker, Arakan, 8 Rudge Road, Evesham. 01386 442034; chairman Mr D Manton, 11 Paddock Close, Pershore. 01386 553952.

Camera Club (Vale of Evesham): Secretary - Mr John Kellett, Avon Reach, Church Street, Wyre Piddle, Pershore, WR10 2JW. 01386 556746; chairman Roger Hilton, 01527 527697.

Canine Society (Evesham and District): Secretary Mrs M Reeves, Park Farm, Mill Lane, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6HE. 01684 541874; chairman Mr T Colwell, 1 Blakeney Close, Worcester. 01905 358167.

Christian Aid Committee (Evesham and District): Secretary - Miss M Houghton, 25 Stratford Road, Honeybourne, Evesham WR11 7PP. 01386 832115; chairman Dr R A Colwell, 3 Croft Road, Evesham WR11 4NE. 01386 442283.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Ms R Davies (manager) 110 High Street, Evesham WR11 4EJ. 01386 443737.

Civic Society (Vale of Evesham): Secretary Mr D Way, Redesmere, Greenhill Park Road, Evesham WR11 4NL. 01386 442753; chairman Mr B Barry, 7 Mount Road, Evesham WR11 6BE. 01386 442962.

Conservative Association (Mid Worcestershire): Peter Luff MP - contact Caroline Spencer, Churchill House, 15 Sansome Place, Worcester WR1 1UA. Telephone 01905 330074.

Conservative Association (West Worcestershire): Secretary Mrs Hilary Fowler, 209A Worcester Road, Malvern Link, WR14 1SP. Telephone 01684 573469; chairman Mr Anthony Ogilvey, 2 De Walden Road, Malvern, Worcs WR14 4BL. 01684 563478.

Clog dancing for women, Belle d'Vain: Joan Humphrys 01789 778508.

Contract Bridge Club (Evesham): Secretary Mr C Richards, Plum Tree House, Manor Road, Eckington. Telephone 01386 750118; chairman Mr S Sawyer, 11 Long Eights, Northway Farm, Tewkesbury, Glos. 01684 297512.

Churches Together in Evesham: Secretary David Way, Nedesmere, Greenhill Park Road, Evesham, WR11 4NL. 01386 442753; chairman Brian Barry, 7 Mount Road, Evesham, WR11 3HE. 01386 4496.

Vale Craft Guild: Chairman Anne Prater, Cherry Lodge, Evesham Road, Broadway, Worcs WR12 7HU. 01386 832364.

Crib League (Evesham and District): Match secretary Mike Wells, 3 The Meadows, Bidford. 01789 772580; chairman Mr G Pritchard, 1 Mayfair, Fairfield, Evesham, WR11 6JJ. 01386 41201.

Cricket Club (Evesham): Contact Simon Price 0777 9590040.

Crime Prevention Panel: Evesham Police Station, Abbey Road, Evesham. 01386 442888.

Cub Scouts 1st Evesham/1st Hampton: Leader Mrs S Hensley, 10 Sandown Road, Evesham. 01386 49757.

Cubs 2nd Evesham Bengeworth: Mr A Ward, 30 Seward Road, Badsey. 01386 830399.

Domestic Fowl Trust: 01386 833083.

Friends of Evesham Hospital: Chairman Mr F Smith, The Orchard, Malinshill Road, Evesham, WR11 6QG. 01386 443157; vice chairman Mrs J Marriott, 41 Richmond Road, Malvern, WR14 1NE. 01684 565310.

Friends of Evesham Parish Church and Bell Tower: Rev R Armitage, Church House, Market Place, Evesham. 01386 442213.

Friends of St Richards Hospice Evesham Branch: Volunteer co-ordinator Mrs Pam Warren, 13 Badsey Road, Evesham. 01386 442126.

Gateway Club (Evesham): Secretary Mrs A Pearson, Walnut House, Evesham Road, Church Lench, Evesham, WR11 4UB. 01386 871550; chairman Alan Kinchin, 11 Salisbury Drive, Evesham. 01386 47453.

Greyhound and Lurcher Rescue (Evesham): 01386 556997 or 01386 853971 or 01386 761635.

Guides (all units): Mrs E Bolland, Wellwyn, Willersey Road, Badsey, Evesham, WR11 7HD. 01386 830638.

Historical Society (Vale of Evesham): Secretary Bill Underwood, chairman Gerald Heath, contact The Almonry Museum, 01386 446944.

Hockey Club (Evesham Ladies): Contact Danielle Cox, 01386 44333.

Hockey Club (Evesham Mens): Mr Peter Dodgson, Vine Cottage, North Piddle, Upton Snodsbury, Worcs. 01905 23383, (work) 0370 734215 (mobile).

Inner Wheel (Evesham): Secretary Mrs I Lambert, 37 Mansion Gardens, Evesham, WR11 1BX 01386 446514; president Mrs Pam Sermon, 24 Monks Walkl, Bridge Street, Evesham, WR11 4SL, 01386 49967.

Ladies Circle (Evesham): Secretary Mrs Brodie. 01386 870805; chairman Mrs Helen Scott, Jakama, Bennetts Hill Farm, Long Hyde Road, South Littleton, Evesham. 01386 834833.

Ladies Darts (Evesham and District): Match secretary Mrs M Brighton, 20 School Lane, Middle Littleton, Evesham, WR11 5LJ. 01386 832906; chairman Mrs V Keen, 17, Main Street, Bretforton, Evesham, WR11 5JH. 01386 832748.

Ladies Social Club (Evesham): Secretary Mrs E Everitt, 166 Pershore Road, Evesham, WR11 2PJ. 01386 442917.

Lions Club (Evesham Vale): Secretary Mr G Billingham, 7 Bowler Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, Glos GL20 8RZ. 01684 297710; president Father Nino Papandreou, 1 Cheltenham Road, Broadway, WR12 7BY. 01386 852940.

Mencap (Evesham): Secretary Vivian Saove, 127 Cheltenham Road, Evesham 01386 45127.

Mind (Evesham and Pershore): Evesham Community Hospital, Waterside, Evesham. 01386 502486.

Model Railway Club (Evesham): Secretary D Bridgewater, 11 Acorn Grove, Pershore, WR10 1PQ. 01386 553359; chairman Mr R Preston, 36, Burlingham Avenue, Evesham.

Motor Cycle Club (Evesham): Secretary Mr D Kimberley, Honeydew, Plough Road, Tibberton, Droitwich, WR9 7NQ. 01905 345395; chairman Mr P Wickham, 9 Rowan Close, Evesham, WR11 1YG. 01386 40338.

Music Club (Evesham and District) Music at Evesham: Chairman Mr John Child, 27 Simon de Montfort Drive, Evesham, WR11 4NR. 01386 446805.

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children: Chairman Nicky Clarke, 01905 841672.

National Farmers Union (Vale of Evesham Group): Group secretary - Mr P Foulds, NFU Office, 91 High Street, Evesham, WR11 4DN. 01386 446353.

Open Access Centre (Evesham): Manager Anne Dewsbury, Evesham Open Access Centre, Wallace House, Oat Street, Evesham, WR11 4PJ. 01386 40135.

Operatic and Dramatic Society (Evesham): Secretary Mrs J Nutter, 22 Overbrook, Evesham, WR11 1DD. 01386 442669. Chairman Mrs G Sanger, 39 Lanesfield Park, Greenhill, Evesham.

Philatelic Club (Evesham and District): Secretary Mr W Grinnel, 168 Mason Road, Redditch, 0157 545523; Chairman Mr R Ellis, 15 Cheltenham Road, Evesham 01386 421549.

Probus Club (Evesham): Secretary Mr Peter Penney, 8 Simon de Montfort Drive, Evesham, WR11 4NR. 01386 40170; president Mr Dennis Hallett, 15 Lindsey Avenue, Evesham, WR11 1EN. 01386 443962.

Radio Amateurs Club (Vale of Evesham): Secretary Mr D M Browning, 13 Beechcombe Close, Pershore, WR10 1PW. 01386 553037; chairman Mrs C G Sheldon, Whitehaven, Maytree Road, Lower Moor, Pershore, WR10 2NY. 01386 860202.

Rambling Club (Evesham): Diana Harwood, 12 Queens Road, Evesham, 01386 446538.

Red Cross: County HQ, Red Cross House, Green Hill, Worcester. 01905 351212.

Rotary Club (Evesham): Secretary Merlin Mather, Nimrod, Mill Lane, Cleeve Prior, WR11 8JZ, 01789 778836. President Peter Davidson 01386 860035.

Round Table (Evesham): Secretary Mr Duncan Harvey, Southlands, Evesham Road, Cleeve Prior, Evesham, WR11 8JY (e-mail: secretary@evesham295.com); chairman - Mr Stuart Beech, Frensham, Blakes Hill, North Littleton, Evesham, WR11 8QN (e-mail: chairman@evesham295.com).

Rowing Club (Evesham): Secretary Mrs Sally Redgewell, 11 Rowan Close, Evesham. 01386 47875 (home) or 01386 446131 (club); chairman Mr John Lomas, 29 Lanesfield Park, Greenhill, Evesham, WR11 4NU. 01386 47029 (home) 0121 5853804 (work).

Royal British Legion (Evesham and District Womens Section): Poppy Appeal Organiser Mr A Noel Wilkes, 24, Overbrook, Evesham, WR11 6DD. 01386 442520; chairman Mrs M Carter, 59, West Street, Evesham. 01386 421971.

Royal Air Force Association: Secretary Mrs P Field, 20 Four Pools Road, Evesham, WR11 6EF. Telephone 01386 48315; chairman Mr K Holland, 8 Coxlea Close, Evesham. 01386 45808.

Rugby Football Club (Evesham): Secretary Carol Horseman, 3 Greenhill Gardens, Evesham. 01386 423603; chairman J P Hartley, Nightingale House, Bishampton, Pershore. 01386 462325.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Evesham and District Branch): Chairman Mr Roger Horton, 64 Main Street, Sedgeberrow, Evesham, WR11 7UF.

Evesham Sailing Club: Secretary David Way, Nedesmere, Greenhill Park Road, Evesham, WR11 4NL; Commodore Ian Haywood, Greenacres, Evesham Road, Upper Moor, Pershore, WR10 2JR, 01386 860573.

Evesham Scout Fellowship: Secretary Mrs J Lippett, 31 Durcott Road, Evesham, WR11 1EH. 01386 45020; chairman Mr C Pritchard, 46, Myatt Road, Offenham, WR11 8SD. 01386 442923.

Scouts 1st Evesham, 1st Hampton: Secretary Mr A Ford, 174 Cheltenham Road, Evesham, WR11 2LW. 01386 40246; chairman Mr M Price, 14 Berryfield Road, Hampton, Evesham. 01386 443839.

Scouts 2nd Evesham Bengeworth: Secretary Mrs Wendy Page, Sutherlands, Badsey Road, Evesham, WR11 7PA. 01386 443959; chairman Mr Richard Stanley, 24 Princess Road, Evesham, WR11 4QG. 01386 765005.

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmens Families Association: Secretary Major D Lord, Simonsmede, 97 Greenhill, Evesham, WR11 4NB. T01386 41051; chairman Col A Jerram, Harrinton House, 8 High Street, Badsey, 01386 830961.

Sports Hall and Swimming Pool (Evesham): Mrs K McBride Centre Manager, Evesham Leisure Centre, Davies Road, Evesham. 01386 45118.

St Richard's Hospice, Evesham Volunteers Group: Mrs R Warren, 50 Albert Road, Evesham, WR11 6PG. 01386 48377.

Stroke Club (Evesham): Secretary Hilary Dyer, 24 Charlton Close, Hampton, Evesham. 01386 442910; chairman Mrs S Kimberley, Wyken, 12A Pershore Road, Evesham, WR11 6PG. 01386 442276.

Table Tennis Association (Evesham and District): Ken Baker 01386 832398 or Rob Sexton 01386 41618.

U3A (Evesham and District): John Bashford, Clematis Cottage, Amery Lodge Farm, East Side, North Littleton, Evesham, Worcs, WR11 8QY.

VECTA (Vale of Evesham Commerce and Tourism Association): Secretary Mrs Hazel Hanlon, The Cottage, Sankey Marine, Worcester Road, Evesham. 01386 442338; chairman Mr John Stych, 8 Haines Avenue, Wyre Piddle, Pershore. 01386 446409 (work), 01386 556102 (home).

Vale Connection Ladies Barbershop Chorus: Musical Director Eddie Howell, Pippins, The Green, Pinvin, Pershore, WR10 2ET, 01386 561248.

Vale Harmony: Musical Director Eddie Howell, Pippins, The Green, Pinvin, Pershore, WR10 2ET, 01386 561248.

Vale Lacemakers: Mrs J Barnett, 7 Mansion Gardens, Evesham. 01386 442498; Maggie Elllis, 33 Mansion Gardens, Evesham. 01386 446679.

Vale Wildlife Rescue Centre: Secretary Mrs E Walthall, 2 Sandown Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham. 01386 882288 (Vale Wildlife); chairman Mr M Brookes, Down Yonder, Old Station Yard, Beckford, Tewkesbury. 01386 881900.

Volunteer Centre (Evesham): Organiser Helen Gray, Volunteer Centre, Wallace House, Oat Street, Evesham. 01386 40165; chairman Mr Tony Lyon, c/o Volunteer Centre.

Wallace House Community Centre: Secretary Mr F Green, Town Clerk, Evesham Town Council, 110/112 High Street, Evesham. 01386 47070; chairman Coun R W Raphael, Hampton Ferry, Hampton, Evesham. 01386 442458.

Wheelers Cycling Club (Evesham and District): Contact John White 01905 767305.

Womens Institute: Contact the Worcestershire County Federation, at 11 Pierpoint Street, Worcester, for more information about the society and to get in touch with village groups. 01905 22575.

Workingmen's Club (Evesham): Secretary Mr L T Guise, 25 Rudge Road, Evesham, WR11 4JR. 01386 41526; chairman Mr Alexander White, 92 Battleton Road, Evesham, WR11 6JE. 01386 45554.

Worldwide Fund for Nature (Evesham and District Supporters Group): Mrs S Drinkwater, 77 Morris Road, Broadway, WR12 7RD.