Social Life

The following list of social activities contains links to individual pages describing them. Note that the nineteenth and early twentieth century Clothing, Coal, Shoe and Medical Clubs are discussed separately via the Charities section. A number of other festivals have been held over the years, including Coronation Day and Jubilee Day celebrations which can be found in the Village Timeline here.

The Village Hall

The Village Pub

Church Festivals (Harvest, Easter, Christmas, Remembrance, St Peter / Wakes)

Village Outings

The Village Show / Village Fete

Spring Festivals – May Day and Empire Day

Fancy Dress Competitions

Women’s Institute

Sunday School

Mother’s Union

Church of England Temperance Society

Band of Hope

Society For The Propogation of the Gospel

Sports (Village Cricket, Football etc)

Post-War Events at RAF Church Lawford

Whist Drive

The Friendly Society

Other Clubs and Societies have been a part of village life over the years, and more details will be added in due course.

  • Youth Club
  • Young Farmers Club
  • Walking Group
  • Footpaths Group
  • Church Lawford and Kings Newnham Clay Pigeon Shooting Club
  • Over 60’s Club
  • Lunch Club
  • Scouts and Guides

As well as those activities held within the villages, there were other local activities discussed here.