making our community better together
Community Groups
To contact the group you are interested in, click the hyperlink on the contact name.
Scouts / Guides
Jaguar Cub Pack
Description: A vast variety of outdoor activities, including axes, knots, pioneering, etc. Promoting teamwork and leadership skills, whilst developing individual confidence.
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Subs? Yes
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Meeting Place: Stratford Road Scout hut
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Day and Time: Tuesday at 6.30pm
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Contact: Mark Bowley - Group Scout Leader
175th Derby(1st Breadsall and Oakwood) Beavers
Description: Outdoor, Craft, Adventure
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Subs? Yes
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Meeting Place: Oakwood Community Centre
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Day and Time: Tuesday 5.45-7pm term time
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Contact: Sharon Bestwick, Assistant Leader
Leopard Scout Troop
Description: A vast variety of outdoor activities, including axes, knots, pioneering, etc. Promoting teamwork and leadership skills, whilst developing individual confidence
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Subs? Yes
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Meeting Place: Stratford Road Scout hut
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Day and Time: Wednesday at 7.30pm
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Contact: Mark Bowley - Group Scout Leader
Sports / Leisure
Run Talk Run
Description:Run Talk Run exists to make running and mental health support more accessible and less intimidating. We offer a free weekly 5km run around Oakwood for all abilities and a safe and supportive space to talk about how you are really doing.
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Subs? No
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Meeting Place: Springwood Leisure Centre (outside)
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Day and Time: Monday at 6.15pm
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Tetsudo Martial Arts - Oakwood
Description: A Martial Art that enables you to improve your fitness, strength, flexibility and confidence. Tetsudo incorporates a blend of combat skills and artistic movements.
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Subs? Yes
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Meeting Place: Chaddesden Hall Community Centre, Chaddesden Lane, Chaddesden
Derby DE21 6LL
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Day and Time: Saturday Mornings 10.30 - 12 noon
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Contact: Susan Holness - Club Secretary
Crafts / Hobbies
Oakwood Art Group
Description: Art club for local people with some ability already, not classes. We are a friendly group who love painting, drawing, pastels etc. Everyone brings their own materials (and refreshments) and works on their own projects. Experienced members advise when asked. We have occasional visiting artists who hold demonstrations and workshops. Please note that at present we have a waiting list, so please email if you would like to be added to it, or to ask any further questions.
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Subs? Yes
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Meeting Place: Oakwood Community Centre
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Day and Time: Tuesday 10 am until 12 noon.
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Contact: Christine Stangroom - Founder