VILLAGE AMENITIES:
Wick and Marcross Church in Wales Primary School
English medium school for children between the ages of 3 and 11. The school is set in extensive grounds including Forest School areas and enjoys close links with the village church, St James’, and the wider Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area.
Headteacher: Mrs Ceri Thomas
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Tel: 01656 890253
Email: wickmarcrossps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Web: www.wickmarcross.co.uk
St James’ Church
Nestled at the heart of the village, St James dates back to the 12th century and is one of 12 churches in the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Ministry Area. There is Sunday morning Family Eucharist on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays at 11.00am and 5th Sunday services at different churches to be confirmed.
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Contact: Louise Edwards (Church Warden)
Tel: 01656 890505
Email: lou.millhouse@talk21.com
Web: www.wickchurch.wales
Wick Baptist and Unitarian Chapel
Services are once a month on a Sunday at 15.00. Details of forthcoming dates can be found on the notice board outside the chapel.
Address: Chapel Street, Wick
Contact: Helen Lewis (Chair)
Tel: 01639 643417
Email: cm.helen@gmail.com
Julianne Morgan (Lay Reader)
Tel: 01792 480167
Wick and Monknash Village Hall
A vital hub for village activities, the hall was built in 1934 by local volunteers on land given to the community. Large main hall with stage, separate meeting room, kitchen facilities, disabled access. Available to hire, see website for booking enquiries and calendar of activities.
Address: Church Street, Wick CF71 7QE
Tel: 01656 890412
Website: www.wickvh.wales
Facebook: Wick and Monknash Village Hall
Wick Sports Field and Pavilion
Currently owned by the Vale of Glamorgan Council and part-managed by Wick Community Council. As well as providing changing rooms for sports groups, the Pavilion hosts a range of other events and activities from birthday parties to workshops, including The Food Hub (aka The Fresh Food Farmacy) and is also home to Wick Youth Club. Main room and changing rooms available for hire. The Sports field offers access for all to a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA), and is home to Wick Wolves Touch Rugby Club.
Website: Wick Community Council
Tel: 01656 890367 / M: 07710 209437
Wick Village Shop and Post Office plus The Nook Coffee House.
The village shop has groceries, newspapers, off license, fresh baked bread and pastries and a deli stocked with delicious local and welsh produce.
Opening Hours:
Shop Mon-Sat 7.30-19.00 Sun 8.30-15.00
Post Office Mon- Fri 9.00-16.00 (Closed Sat /Sun)
Coffee House: Tue-Sat 9.00-16.00 (Closed Sun/Mon)
Address: St Brides Road, Wick CF71 7QB
Tel: 01656 895192
Email: mail@villageshopwick.co.uk
Facebook: The Village Shop Wick
The Lamb and Flag
One of the oldest buildings in Wick, currently closed and the business up for sale.
Address: Church Street, Wick, CF71 7QE
Contact: jamie@thelambandflagwick.co.uk
The Star Inn
Traditional friendly country pub offering good food, cosy atmosphere and award-winning real ales. Both the traditional bar with pew seating and the lounge/dining area are warmed by log-burning fires, and the home-cooked Sunday lunch with meat supplied by an award-winning local butcher is particularly popular. The pub has an upstairs pool/function room, is home to the local darts and pool teams, and dogs are welcome in the bar.
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 17.00-23.00 and Thu-Sun 12.00- 23.00
Address: Ewenny Road, Wick, CF71 7QA
Tel: 01656 890519
Facebook: The Star Inn, Wick
VILLAGE ORGANISATIONS
Wick Fête and Social Group
This lively group meets approximately once a month to plan the annual Village Fête and various other events and activities during the year, especially at Xmas/New Year, for the benefit and enjoyment of the local community.
Contacts:
Illid Goddin (Chair)
Email: ilsie@msn.com
Claire Murphy (Sec)
Email: claire.murphy21@outlook.com
Facebook: Wick Fete & Social Group
Wick and District Play Group
Providers of early years childcare in Wick and serving the communities of Wick and the surrounding areas.
Meets Monday to Friday 9.00am – 12.00pm or 9.00am – 12.45 for wrap around service to Wick and Marcross Primary School.
Operating from Wick and Monknash Village Hall.
Contact: Charlotte Thomas, Playgroup Leader
Tel: 07754896920
Facebook: Wick and District Playgroup
Wick Youth Club
Meets every Wednesday 4pm – 7pm at the Sports Pavilion, Cwrt y Felin, Wick.
Voluntary youth group offering a wide range of activities for young people aged 7+ from Wick and surrounding area. A safe place for children, young people and adults who visit us and everyone is welcome.
Contact: Conway Hawkins
Tel: 01656 890367 / M: 07710 209437
Facebook: Wick Youth Club
Wick Horticultural Society
The Society organises the Annual Wick Village Show held at the Village Hall on the first Saturday in September. Other activities include coach trips to the Autumn Malvern Show and occasional talks/workshops. For more information :
Contact: Mike Rhodes (Chair)
Email: rhodes.m1@icloud.com
Wick Wanderers
A friendly group of local walkers that all enjoy the benefits of walking together. We offer a varying range of walks taking place on Saturdays and Mondays 3 to 4 times a month. Annual membership is £5. For further details:
Web: www.wickwanderers.com
Wick and District Pensioners Association
This long-established group meets in Wick and Monknash Village Hall on alternate Mondays from 2pm until 4pm and welcomes people from all around the area – not just Wick! We enjoy a ‘cuppa’ and biscuits and our diverse programme includes visiting speakers, musical afternoons, exercise ‘tasters’, and more. We also have days out to places of interest. For more information
Contact: Marj Dixon (Secretary)
Email: marjorie.dixon@sky.com
Potato Street Players
Wick’s long-running amateur drama group which was formed in 1967. The group regularly stages at least one play each year over four nights in November in The Village Hall. New members are always welcome whether to ‘tread the boards’ or to help backstage.
Contact: Robbie Norris
Tel: 01656 890333
Email: Norris.oca.t21@btinternet.com
Wick Brownies
Meeting at The Village Hall every Tuesday evening in term time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm. Girls aged between 7 and 11 meet to play games, complete challenges, earn badges, do crafts, and plan adventure outings.
For more information on joining:
Email wickbrowniesunit@gmail.com
Or register on the central Girl Guiding System:
Wick and District Young Farmers Club
Wales’s oldest running YFC (founded 1936!) meets at the Village Hall on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Offers a range of social events and activities for young people age 10-28, not necessarily from a farming background.
Contact: Bel (Secretary)
Email: secretary@wickyfc.co.uk
Facebook: Wick and District YFC
Web: www.wickyfc.co.uk
Sustainable Wick Community Group
Sustainable Wick promotes environmental awareness through various activities such as craft workshops, talks, film shows, etc. as well as organising Wick’s annual Apple Day. The Group also manages Monks Wood, a community woodland open to all, 24/7, and is a member of The Vale Local Nature Partnership.
Contacts:
David Ambrose (Chair)
Tel: 01656 890289
Stephen Cotter (Membership Secretary)
Email: stephen.cotter@btinternet.com
Facebook: Sustainable Wick Community Group
Web: www.wickscg.wordpress.com
Wick Cricket Club
Traditional village cricket team playing friendly matches throughout the summer season. Home games are on Wick Village Green in the heart of the village. New players welcome.
Contact: Andy: 07398 269073 or Steve: 0734016432
Email: info@wickcc.com
The Fresh Food Farmacy and Warm Space
Held at Wick Pavilion and offering all residents in Wick and St Brides the chance to pick up healthy locally grown organic veg and only pay what you feel you can afford. Also offers an opportunity for a friendly chat in a warm space over free hot drinks, tea/coffee/cocoa.
Open 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 10.00 to 11.30am, plus occasional Wednesday afternoons 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
For dates see regular posts on Facebook: Wick, Broughton and Monknash Hub
Wick Wolves Touch Rugby Club
Women’s and Mixed Touch Rugby for anyone over 14 years old with summer training sessions starting at Easter held at Wick Sports Pavilion.
Mixed – Monday or Thursdays (depending on league times)
Women – Friday 6-7pm.
Winter training on local artificial pitches:
Mixed – Monday 19.00-20.00 Llantwit Major School
Women – Friday 1.00-19.00 Cowbridge School
Membership £5, session charges from £2.00, less for all sessions up front.
Contact: Kathleen Digby
Tel: 07768 046153
Facebook: Wick Wolves Touch Rugby
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