Societies
Mortimer Tennis Club
Why not join our friendly Mortimer Tennis Club and enjoy getting fit and having fun on the tennis courts on Mortimer Fairground.
We meet at various times both in the day and evening.
If you are interested or want further information please contact the Secretary info@mortimertennisclub.co.uk or pop along to the courts when we are there and try us out.
07710 495212
Mortimer Village Partnership
The purpose of Mortimer Village Partnership (MVP) is to involve people and groups in the life of the village, to improve communications, to connect people together and facilitate activities and events in order to enhance the lives of those who live and work in Mortimer and nearby.
Mortimer West End Cricket Club
Ours is a thriving village club with ECB Clubmark status – combining family friendly atmosphere and well maintained facilities with competitive league and friendly cricket at all levels – both for adults and juniors. With two teams in the Berkshire Cricket League, an active Sunday team, midweek practice sessions, and colts activities from U9 to U17 there is plenty of scope for players at all levels.
We welcome families and supporters, especially enthusiastic ones who are keen to come along and enjoy summer afternoons watching cricket or simply the family friendly facilities and clubhouse.
Church Road, Mortimer West End RG7 2HY
Mortimer West End & District Annual Show
Mortimer West End & District Annual Show is held on the Saturday of August Bank Holiday Weekend at Mortimer West End Village Hall.
Entry categories are Vegetables, Fruit, Flowers, Handicrafts, Photography, Art, Home-made Wine and Domestic. There is also a Class for Children.
The Show attracts 4-500 entries which are judged by qualified independent judges.
For further details please contact Nick. Munson
Nick can be contacted o 07905 617665 or by email ngmunson@yahoo.com
Mortimer West End Village Hall
Church Road
Mortimer West End RG7 2HZ
Mortimer West End Village Hall
If you’re looking for somewhere to hold your party, meeting or a series of classes, Mortimer West End Village Hall could be the ideal venue. The flexible layout, with its spacious entry hall, large hall (6m x 9m) and small hall (6m x 3m) lends itself to many purposes. The kitchen is fully equipped and there are plenty of tables and chairs available to use. Fast and efficient heating makes it warm and cosy. The hall is also just 15 minutes from Junction 11 of the M4 and 20 minutes from Junction 6 of the M3 and has parking for about 20 cars. There is a recreation ground and children's playground across the road, and footpaths through the woodlands behind. The small hall can be hired for as little as £3.50 per hour during the day.
MVP Lunch Club
An informal group for the elderly people of our community that meets 12-1.30, twice a month (second and last Thursday), at the Community Centre. This is an opportunity to make new friends and reconnect with old ones over a light lunch provided by volunteers and sponsors.
Contact Cindy Kimber if you are interested in joining 07946585935
Contact Rebecca Barker if you are able to volunteer to help bbarkerdg11@gmail.com
MVP Theatre Trips
MVP Theatre Trips was set up in response to requests made in the Parish Plan Refresh. The aim is to provide transport and discounted tickets for groups of villagers to go to events either locally or further afield. Bookings are now being taken for new shows. Click on the link below to see what is on offer or send requests for future events/to be put on the mailing list to Rebecca Barker at the email address below.
My Sporting TImes
Tri20 Online shop for Open Water Swimming & Triathlon essentials. Plus Open Water Swimming venue at Pingewood.
The Studio
Butlers Lands Farm
Mortimer
RG7 2AG
Pie and a Pint
An informal monthly get together for the senior men in our community to chat over a lunchtime 'pie and pint' in the Horse and Groom
Any gentlemen interested in joining please contact John More
Royal British Legion Mortimer Branch
The Royal British Legion is best known for the annual Poppy Appeal and provides financial, social and emotional care and support to members of the British Armed Forces - past and present and their families.
Membership is open to everyone. If you have an interest in the objectives of the Legion please come and join us. We welcome men and women of all ages, whether they have served in the Armed Forces or not.
Royal British Legion Women's Section Mortimer & District Branch
Branch Chairman: Mrs Tina Tomlinson, Mortimer Branch Chairman
The Royal British Legion Women’s Section is a membership organisation for women which provides care and support to the Serving and ex-Service community.
For over 90 years, our distinct and specially tailored welfare schemes have helped thousands of men, women and children within the Armed Forces community, who are in financial hardship or in need of extra support. Formed in 1921 to safeguard the interests of wives, widows and children of men who served in the Great War, we continue today to support those in need
Save the Children - Kennet Branch
Chair is Clare Downey
By choosing to donate to Save the Children you join us as we stand side by side with children in the toughest places to be a child. We do whatever it takes to make sure children survive, get protection when they’re in danger, and have the chance to learn.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StcKennetBranch
SeeAbility
We are a registered charity that provides care to 16 young imdividuals with life limiting conditions. We are looking for a volunteer to join our growing team of volunteers. Contact Ivy Button using the details below.
Stratfield Mortimer Benefice of St Mary & St John
The Benefice comprises Mortimer, Padworth and Mortimer West End: Mortimer St . Mary's, Mortimer St. John's, St. John's Padworth and St. Saviour's churches.
Vicar: Fr Paul Chaplin
Vicarage 01189 331 718
Please join and invite your family and friends to join to celebrate and give thanks at services scheduled as follows:
St. John's Mortimer
Sung Eucharist - Every Sunday at 10 am
Daily Eucharist - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 am
St. Saviour's, Mortimer West End
Eucharist - 1st and 3rd Sundays at 9 am
Evensong (BCP) - 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6.30 p.m.
St. John the Baptist, Padworth
Eucharist - 2nd and 4th Sunday at 9 am
Evensong (BCP) - 1st and 3rd Sundays at 6.30 pm
Please see the benefice website - www.mortimerbenefice.org.uk for details of other services
There can be occasional changes to 6 pm Eucharist; this is displayed on the noticeboards outside the churches as are any other special services or events.
The Benefice Office is open 9 - 12 Mondays through Fridays
Administrator: Mrs. Sara Spratt
The Parish Office,St John's Church, Mortimer, Berks RG7 3SY
Stratfield Mortimer Fairground Charity
A small local charity, our aim is to help residents of Stratfield Mortimer who may be in need of extra support. We do this by using the rent we receive from the Fairground to make donations to local organisations that provide help to those in need.
The Stratfield Mortimer Fairground Charity owns the Fairground, which is to be used as a public recreation ground and events space for the village. The Parish Council lease the Fairground from the Charity, and do an excellent job of operating it in accordance with this purpose, managing and enhancing this valuable facility for the benefit of all.
Contact c/o The Parish Clerk
Stratfield Mortimer Relief in Need Charity
A charity (covering the Parishes of Mortimer, Mortimer West End, Stratfield Mortimer and Wokefield) to provide Relief for those in need. Self-financing from income received from gravel extraction at Burnt Common. contact Mrs VJ Glanville
3 Beenham Court
Newbury Road
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG19 8JX
Tadley Tigers Rugby Club
Tadley Tigers Juniors, a community partner to London Irish, welcome all comers aged 5 to 16 to their thriving rugby club. September to April, Sunday from 9am to 12pm. We also have a great social scene for the parents that is growing each year.
Simon Lapham
Red Lane
Aldermaston
Reading
RG7 4PA
Tadley Willing Walkers
A small group of volunteers who run events to raise funds for equipment at Tadley Surgeries and St. Michael's Hospice. Contact Margaret Carter
42 Reynards Close
Tadley
RG26 4LR
Tennis Coaching
Junior & Adult tennis lessons from an LTA Accredited Coach, at Mortimer tennis courts.
Contact: Kyle Butler