Wolverley and Cookley

What’s on – Forthcoming Events

Date		Description
2019
November -
24th November		The Wolverley Handmade Christmas Craft Market at Wolverley Memorial Hall Click here for more information.
September -
27th - 29th September		Wolverley Beer Festival at Wolverley Memorial Hall Click here for more information.
June -
2nd June		Wolverley Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show at Wolverley Memorial Hall 11.00am to 5.00pm. Click here for more information.
2018
November -
25th November		Handmade Christmas Craft Fair at Wolverley Memorial Hall 11.00am to 4.00pm. Click here for more information.
June -
10th June		Country Fayre & Fun Dog Show at Wolverley Memorial Field from 10.30am to 5.00pm. Click here for more information.
March -
10th March		Spring Fayre from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Cookley Village Hall. Organised by The Friends of St Peter's Church, Cookley.
2017
December -
8th December		A Dementia Cafe at Cookley Village Hall. The first event will be on Friday 8th December at 2pm and people with dementia and their carers, or people who are just interested are very welcome to come for refreshments and a chat.
September -
30th September		Recital of well known classical, musical theatre and classical crossover pieces performed by soprano Hannah McFarland and pianist Ayaki Davies. At St Peters Church Kinver. Click here for more information
22nd - 24th September		3rd Wolverley Beer Festival Click here for more information
5th September		Swing Jazz Night at The Kingsford. Entrance £5 - Food available. Call 01562 850 000
July -
16th July		Party in the Park - Cookley. Click here for more information
1st July		Wolverley Carnival - 12 noon Carnival Parade assembly, 12.15 pm Carnival Parade Judging at Sebright Green, 12.30 pm Carnival Parade to Wolverley Memorial Field commences.
June -
4th June		Wolverley Country Fayre and Fun Dog Show 11.00am to 5.00pm at Wolverley Memorial Field. Click here for more information
2016
November -
21st November		Wolverley Floral Art Club Open Meeting with National Demonstrator Bob Harris. At Wolverley Memorial Hall. 7.30pm start (doors open 6.30pm). Admission £8 includes a glass of wine and a mince pie. For tickets contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or ring 01562 754218.
September -
23rd - 25th September		Wolverley Beer Festival Click here for more information
Saturday 17th September		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
Saturday 3rd September		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
August -
Saturday 20th August		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
July -
Sunday 17th July		Cookley Party in the Park at Cookley Sports Club
Saturday 16th July		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
Saturday 2nd July		Wolverley Carnival at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 12 noon.
June -
Saturday 25th June		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
May -
Saturday 14th May		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
2015
DECEMBER -
Sunday 6th December		A ‘Handmade Christmas’ in Wolverley We invite you to a very special Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 6th December, in Wolverley Memorial Hall. We have brought together an exciting range of specially selected stalls featuring very individual artesian craft sellers. Treat yourself or someone special from a beautiful range of crafts and gifts. Enjoy some delicious homemade cakes and some very special mulled wine and mulled cider. Come and visit Santa Claus in his fireside setting, with his little helpers curled up at his feet, watching the fairy lights twinkle on the Christmas tree. Children can post their letter or tell him their Christmas wishes, and get a special gift from Santa. Our beautiful Christmas hamper is full of homemade Christmas treats will be raffled that afternoon, so be sure to buy a ticket to win this luxury Christmas prize. It wouldn’t be Christmas without carols round the tree, and we have a lovely tree, donated by our kind friends at Bodenham Arboretum. Come and sing with us at 4pm, sip your hot mulled wine and sing a carol or two, knowing that Christmas will be a little bit more special. Our Handmade Christmas Craft Fair is open at Wolverley Memorial Hall from 11am until 5pm, on Sunday 6th December, with carols round the tree at 4pm. This is another event brought to you by Wolverley Memorial Project.
NOVEMBER -
Friday 6th November		Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Cookley Village Hall
OCTOBER -
Saturday 31st October		On Saturday 31st October there will be a Barn Dance and Harvest Supper in the Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm, this fund-raising event, for the Wolverley Memorial Project, features a live band and caller for an evening of barn dancing, drinking, food and fun.   Tickets available NOW from the Old Village Store in Wolverley at just £12 each! Your ticket includes a delicious Harvest Supper and as much dancing as you can manage. There will be a cash bar, including local ale, wine and soft drinks. Numbers for this evening are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.   We hope you can make it, Cowboy Dress is optional - but why not join in the fun!
Saturday 10th October		Auction in aid of Memorial Hall Project at Wolverley Sports & Social Club. Auction viewing from 7pm. Sale starts 8pm prompt.
Saturday 10th October		Table Top Sale at The Memorial Hall from 9.00am.
SEPTEMBER -
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September		Wolverley Beer Festival Click here for more information
Saturday 20th September		Fete inside Wolverley Memorial Hall 9am-3pm - Charity event in aid of Meningitis
Saturday 5th September		Wolverley Memorial Hall Car Boot on playing fields from 7.00 am
AUGUST -
Saturday 29th August		Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am
Sunday 8th August		Wolverley Allotments open day 2pm - 4pm
JULY -
Sunday 26th July		Wolverley Allotments open day CANCELLED!! 2pm - 4pm
11th July		Car Boot On the playing fields
4th July		Wolverley Carnival On the playing fields All the traditional activities
2nd July		Free Arts Fest at Wolverley CE Secondary School Wolverley CE Secondary School is inviting the local community to join them at their free Arts Fest on Thursday 2nd July where there will be a number of activities suitable for the whole family. Taking place at the school between 5.30pm and approximately 9pm, the event will include live music, culminating with a performance by Kevin Donaldson from local band, The Murmur. Additionally, David Brown, a graffiti artist who featured on Dragons’ Den, will be showing of his talent and encouraging others to have a go. Those attending can take part in art workshops, watch dance shows, have fun on a bouncy castle and meet and feed the school’s farm animals. The school’s dry ski slope will also be open and long sleeved tops and trousers are needed for this free activity. There will be a barbeque, pizza making in the new outdoor education area, a sweet shop and ice-cream available, but guests are also encouraged to bring their own picnic. No ticket is needed. More information can be found by visiting www.wolverley.worcs.sch.uk.
MAY -
Saturday 16th May		Wolverley Car Boot On the playing fields Starts 7.30am
MAY -
Sunday 3rd May		Wolverley May Day Fayre On the playing fields All the traditional activities
APRIL-
25th April		Wolverley Car Boot
11th April		Showaddywaddy Elitè At the Cookley Village Hall
MARCH-
30th March		Wolverley Allotment meeting At the Queens Head starts at 7.30pm
28th March		1st Car Boot of the year. Start unloading at 7am on the Wolverley playing fields
JANUARY -
Wed. 21st - Sat. 24th January		Wolverley Village Players present 'Cinderella Get's a Fella' at Wolverley Memorial Hall. Tickets are £6 and available from The Old Village Store, The Queen's Head, The Lock Pub, Bodenham Arboretum, Costcutter or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
2014
DECEMBER -
21st December		Carols around the tree. Starts at 4pm At the Old Village Store, Wolverley
7th December		Lady Maisery in concert - 8pm start At the Cookley Village Hall
6th December		Introducing Gary Starr's Magical Touring Pantomime Company - presenting Peter Pan - 7pm start At the Cookley Village Hall
5th & 12th December		Christmas Evenings at The Bodenham Arboretum. On Thursday 5th & 12th of December we will be serving a Christmas Evening menu. Click here for more information
1st December		Christmas Lunches at The Bodenham Arboretum. from Monday 1st December to Friday 26th December 2014.(Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). Click here for more information
NOVEMBER -
30th November		Wolverley Memorial Hall Project - fund raising event. A Fashion Sale at the Memorial Hall, managed by Debbi Gould, Andrea Millner and Lindsay White.
29th November		Wolverley Memorial Hall Project - fund raising event. An Auction of donated goods, at the Sports and Social club, managed by Mike Addison.
29th November		Christmas Nativity Trail at The Bodenham Arboretum. The Nativity trail runs all day from Saturday November 29th to January Sunday 4th open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Click here for more information
21st November		Soup Lunch At the Church Hall starts at 12.30pm until 2pm - £5
16th November		Jewellery Beaded Decorations Workshop with Vanessa at The Bodenham Arboretum. This full day course will teach you how to design and make beaded Christmas decorations. Click here for more information
9th November		World War 1 Exhibition at Wolverley Memorial Hall from 11.02am to 5.00pm.. Click here for more information
4th November		Wolverley Memorial Project meeting at 7.30pm at Wolverley Sports & Social Club to discuss Fund Raising. Click here for more information
3rd November		Pencil and Watercolour Workshop at The Bodenham Arboretum. Local artist Daphne Millington holds her Autumn Pencil and Watercolour Workshop for people of all abilities from beginners to the experienced. Click here for more information
OCTOBER -
31st to 2nd October		Witchy weekend. If you go to The Old Village Store dressed in your Halloween costumes there will be some terrifying treats to be had
31st October		Carve your Pumpkin - take a selfie - then post it up on The Old Village Store's Facebook site before the 31st October Win prizes, vouchers for the person with the most likes!
31st October		Torch lit pumpkin walk at The Bodenham Arboretum. Also on the lakeside terrace apple bobbing, make a spooky spider, best carved pumpkin competition, cook marshmallows on the camp fire and story telling by the BodenGnome ranger. Click here for more information
30th October		Wolverley Church Hall - New Pilates class starts this Thursday at 7pm. Come and join us- all welcome.
Sunday 26th October		Wolverley Village Players present 'A Family Panto Themed Treasure Hunt'. 2.00 - 4.00 p.m. at Wolverley Church Hall. Click here for more information
19th October		An Evening with Gordon Giltrap At the Cookley Village Hall 8pm start Tickets £8.50 available from Cookley Village HalI
12th October		Jewellery Chainmaille Workshop with Vanessa at The Bodenham Arboretum. This full day course will teach you how to design and make chainmaille jewellery. Click here for more information
Every fourth Tuesday of every month		Introducing the WARTS writers group. Venue to be arranged Come along from 2 - 4pm or contact Sue on 01562 851587
5th October		Droitwich Spa Model Boat Club at The Bodenham Arboretum. Come along and see the model boats in action, on display will be scale models of yachts, lifeboats, tug boats, naval craft, working boats, pleasure boats and even hovercraft. Click here for more information
SEPTEMBER -
29th September		African Drumming Class with Faith Sax at The Bodenham Arboretum. Come along and discover joy, relaxation and energy with Djembe Drums! Click here for more information
20th September		Introducing the Wine and Pudding Society - Autumn pudding club At the Church Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £20 from The Old Village Store
17th September		Poetry and Afternoon Tea - 3.30 - 5.15pm. Come along to the Old Village Store and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of poetry from guests from Worcestershire Lit. Festival. Free Admission - for more information contact Sue Wood 07849 151600
16th September		Wolverley Arts Pop-up Festival of Words Come along and Meet the Authors at the Old Village Store from 3.30pm until 5.15pm. Free Admission - for more information contact Sue Wood 07849 151600
15th September		"Fun" with art workshop led by David Atkin at The Bodenham Arboretum. Fun with art classes do not require drawing skills: the focus is on fun. Click here for more information
6th September		Car Boot Sale - on the Wolverley playing fields. 7am start
6th September		Maria Lee - award winning vocalist at The Kingsford Pub.
AUGUST-
8th - 15th August		Vintage table-top sale Outside the Old Village Store
15th August		Leroy Small in Cookley Village Hall
JULY-
5th July		Cookley Church Garden Party On lawn (weather permitting) - Starts 2pm
5th July		Wolverley Carnival
JUNE -
23rd June		Service starts at 9.30am
22nd June		Wolverley Ladies Fellowship meeting At the Mini Golf Course - 7pm refreshments available
MAY -
31st May		Car Boot Sale on Wolverley PlayingFields
31st May		Our Finest Hour - and Royal Blues Brothers to celebrate the 70th anniversary of D.Day tickets from Mark on 07590 655242 At Cookley Village Hall
APRIL -
26th April		The Dreamettes (Tamla Motown Female Trio) - Tickets £10 from Mark on 07590 655242 At Cookley Village Hall
18th April		Easter Weekend The Drakelow Tunnels will be open for viewing
12th April		Plant Fair at Bodenham Arboretum 11am - 5pm Free Entry to Plant Fair and restaurant
MARCH -
29th March		Festival of Baking at The Old Village Store, start at10am Booking forms for stalls and entry forms for the competitions will be available from 1st of March
5th March		Folk Concert 8pm start Tickets in advance £8.00 on 07810 006634
FEBRUARY -
28th February		Wolverley Quiz at The Memorial Hall Teams assemble at 7.30pm
13th to 16th February		Valentine's Afternoon Tea at The Old Village Store £15 per person ring Anne for bookings on 01562 850499
15th February		Valentine's Party at Cookley Village Hall Tickets £10 in advance order from 07590 655242
14th February		Valentine's Day two dine for £20 at The Island Pool, Cookley Details on our facebook page
JANUARY -
26th January		Folk Concert - Asley Hutchings at the Cookley Village Hall 8pm Tickets £10 in advance only from 07810 006634
25th January		Village Panto at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm - Click here for more information
24th January		Village Panto at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm - Click here for more information
23rd January		Village Panto at The Memorial Hall at 7.30pm - Click here for more information
22nd January		Yoga class at the Cooley Village Hall 6pm - 7.15pm
21st January		Zumba classes at Cookley Village Hall starts at 10.00am - 11.30am Everybody welcome, all abilities, suitable clothes and footwear.

Sunday 6th December


A ‘Handmade Christmas’ in Wolverley
We invite you to a very special Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday 6th December, in Wolverley Memorial Hall. We have brought together an exciting range of specially selected stalls featuring very individual artesian craft sellers.
Treat yourself or someone special from a beautiful range of crafts and gifts. Enjoy some delicious homemade cakes and some very special mulled wine and mulled cider.
Come and visit Santa Claus in his fireside setting, with his little helpers curled up at his feet, watching the fairy lights twinkle on the Christmas tree. Children can post their letter or tell him their Christmas wishes, and get a special gift from Santa.
Our beautiful Christmas hamper is full of homemade Christmas treats will be raffled that afternoon, so be sure to buy a ticket to win this luxury Christmas prize.
It wouldn’t be Christmas without carols round the tree, and we have a lovely tree, donated by our kind friends at Bodenham Arboretum. Come and sing with us at 4pm, sip your hot mulled wine and sing a carol or two, knowing that Christmas will be a little bit more special.
Our Handmade Christmas Craft Fair is open at Wolverley Memorial Hall from 11am until 5pm, on Sunday 6th December, with carols round the tree at 4pm. This is another event brought to you by Wolverley Memorial Project.

NOVEMBER -

Friday 6th November


Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Cookley Village Hall

OCTOBER -

Saturday 31st October


On Saturday 31st October there will be a Barn Dance and Harvest Supper in the Memorial Hall. Starting at 7.30pm, this fund-raising event, for the Wolverley Memorial Project, features a live band and caller for an evening of barn dancing, drinking, food and fun.
 
Tickets available NOW from the Old Village Store in Wolverley at just £12 each! Your ticket includes a delicious Harvest Supper and as much dancing as you can manage. There will be a cash bar, including local ale, wine and soft drinks. Numbers for this evening are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
 
We hope you can make it, Cowboy Dress is optional - but why not join in the fun!

Saturday 10th October


Auction in aid of Memorial Hall Project at Wolverley Sports & Social Club. Auction viewing from 7pm. Sale starts 8pm prompt.

Saturday 10th October


Table Top Sale at The Memorial Hall from 9.00am.

SEPTEMBER -

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September


Wolverley Beer Festival

Click here for more information
Saturday 20th September


Fete inside Wolverley Memorial Hall 9am-3pm - Charity event in aid of Meningitis

Saturday 5th September


Wolverley Memorial Hall Car Boot on playing fields from 7.00 am

AUGUST -

Saturday 29th August


Car Boot Sale at The Memorial Hall Playing Fields from 7.00am

Sunday 8th August


Wolverley Allotments open day

2pm - 4pm JULY -

Sunday 26th July


Wolverley Allotments open day CANCELLED!!

2pm - 4pm
11th July


Car Boot
On the playing fields

4th July


Wolverley Carnival
On the playing fields
All the traditional activities

2nd July


Free Arts Fest at Wolverley CE Secondary School
Wolverley CE Secondary School is inviting the local community to join them at their free Arts Fest on Thursday 2nd July where there will be a number of activities suitable for the whole family.
Taking place at the school between 5.30pm and approximately 9pm, the event will include live music, culminating with a performance by Kevin Donaldson from local band, The Murmur.
Additionally, David Brown, a graffiti artist who featured on Dragons’ Den, will be showing of his talent and encouraging others to have a go. Those attending can take part in art workshops, watch dance shows, have fun on a bouncy castle and meet and feed the school’s farm animals. The school’s dry ski slope will also be open and long sleeved tops and trousers are needed for this free activity.
There will be a barbeque, pizza making in the new outdoor education area, a sweet shop and ice-cream available, but guests are also encouraged to bring their own picnic.
No ticket is needed. More information can be found by visiting www.wolverley.worcs.sch.uk. MAY -

Saturday 16th May


Wolverley Car Boot
On the playing fields
Starts 7.30am

MAY -

Sunday 3rd May


Wolverley May Day Fayre
On the playing fields
All the traditional activities

APRIL-

25th April


Wolverley Car Boot

11th April


Showaddywaddy Elitè
At the Cookley Village Hall

MARCH-

30th March


Wolverley Allotment meeting
At the Queens Head starts at 7.30pm
28th March


1st Car Boot of the year.
Start unloading at 7am on the Wolverley playing fields JANUARY -

Wed. 21st - Sat. 24th January


Wolverley Village Players present 'Cinderella Get's a Fella' at Wolverley Memorial Hall.
Tickets are £6 and available from The Old Village Store, The Queen's Head, The Lock Pub, Bodenham Arboretum, Costcutter or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 2014
DECEMBER -

21st December


Carols around the tree. Starts at 4pm
At the Old Village Store, Wolverley

7th December


Lady Maisery in concert - 8pm start
At the Cookley Village Hall

6th December


Introducing Gary Starr's Magical Touring Pantomime Company - presenting Peter Pan - 7pm start
At the Cookley Village Hall

5th & 12th December


Christmas Evenings at The Bodenham Arboretum.
On Thursday 5th & 12th of December we will be serving a Christmas Evening menu. Click here for more information

1st December


Christmas Lunches at The Bodenham Arboretum.
from Monday 1st December to Friday 26th December 2014.(Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day). Click here for more information
NOVEMBER -

30th November


Wolverley Memorial Hall Project - fund raising event. A Fashion Sale at the Memorial Hall, managed by Debbi Gould, Andrea Millner and Lindsay White.

29th November


Wolverley Memorial Hall Project - fund raising event. An Auction of donated goods, at the Sports and Social club, managed by Mike Addison.

29th November


Christmas Nativity Trail at The Bodenham Arboretum.
The Nativity trail runs all day from Saturday November 29th to January Sunday 4th open every day except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Click here for more information

21st November


Soup Lunch
At the Church Hall starts at 12.30pm until 2pm - £5

16th November


Jewellery Beaded Decorations Workshop with Vanessa at The Bodenham Arboretum.
This full day course will teach you how to design and make beaded Christmas decorations. Click here for more information

9th November


World War 1 Exhibition at Wolverley Memorial Hall from 11.02am to 5.00pm..
Click here for more information

4th November


Wolverley Memorial Project meeting at 7.30pm at Wolverley Sports & Social Club to discuss Fund Raising. Click here for more information

3rd November


Pencil and Watercolour Workshop at The Bodenham Arboretum.
Local artist Daphne Millington holds her Autumn Pencil and Watercolour Workshop for people of all abilities from beginners to the experienced. Click here for more information
OCTOBER -

31st to 2nd October


Witchy weekend. If you go to The Old Village Store dressed in your Halloween costumes there will be some terrifying treats to be had


31st October


Carve your Pumpkin - take a selfie - then post it up on The Old Village Store's Facebook site before the 31st October
Win prizes, vouchers for the person with the most likes!

31st October


Torch lit pumpkin walk at The Bodenham Arboretum.
Also on the lakeside terrace apple bobbing, make a spooky spider, best carved pumpkin competition, cook marshmallows on the camp fire and story telling by the BodenGnome ranger. Click here for more information

30th October


Wolverley Church Hall - New Pilates class starts this Thursday at 7pm. Come and join us- all welcome.
Sunday 26th October


Wolverley Village Players present 'A Family Panto Themed Treasure Hunt'. 2.00 - 4.00 p.m. at Wolverley Church Hall. Click here for more information
19th October


An Evening with Gordon Giltrap
At the Cookley Village Hall 8pm start Tickets £8.50 available from Cookley Village HalI

12th October


Jewellery Chainmaille Workshop with Vanessa at The Bodenham Arboretum.
This full day course will teach you how to design and make chainmaille jewellery. Click here for more information

Every fourth Tuesday of every month


Introducing the WARTS writers group. Venue to be arranged
Come along from 2 - 4pm or contact Sue on 01562 851587

5th October


Droitwich Spa Model Boat Club at The Bodenham Arboretum.
Come along and see the model boats in action, on display will be scale models of yachts, lifeboats, tug boats, naval craft, working boats, pleasure boats and even hovercraft. Click here for more information
SEPTEMBER -

29th September


African Drumming Class with Faith Sax at The Bodenham Arboretum.
Come along and discover joy, relaxation and energy with Djembe Drums! Click here for more information

20th September


Introducing the Wine and Pudding Society - Autumn pudding club
At the Church Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets £20 from The Old Village Store

17th September

Poetry and Afternoon Tea - 3.30 - 5.15pm.
Come along to the Old Village Store and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of poetry from guests from Worcestershire Lit. Festival. Free Admission - for more information contact Sue Wood 07849 151600

16th September


Wolverley Arts Pop-up Festival of Words
Come along and Meet the Authors at the Old Village Store from 3.30pm until 5.15pm. Free Admission - for more information contact Sue Wood 07849 151600

15th September


"Fun" with art workshop led by David Atkin at The Bodenham Arboretum.
Fun with art classes do not require drawing skills: the focus is on fun. Click here for more information

6th September


Car Boot Sale - on the Wolverley playing fields. 7am start

6th September

Maria Lee - award winning vocalist at The Kingsford Pub.