Mortimer - Clubs, Groups and Societies in the Area
This a directory of clubs and associations in the Mortimer area.
We list any local groups that would be of interest to the Mortimer community. For example, if you know of an art club, running club, Scout troop or Mortimer local history society, please submit it to our directory.
Note: if your club/group is based somewhere other than Mortimer, please add it on the page for the relevant place.
Burghfield Art Group
Burghfield Art Group provides a space for local artists to meet, and make and discuss their work in a friendly environment.
All members are encouraged to have a say in what they want from the group, such as teaching sessions, guest speakers, projects and exhibitions.
The group meets every Tuesday from 19:30 - 21:00 at The Parish Centre,
St. Mary's Church, Church lane,
Burghfield Village, RG30 3TG. Fees are £4 per session.
Girlguiding Whiteknights District
Rainbows, Brownies & Guides in South Reading, Whitley, Whitley Wood and Whiteknights area.
www.southreadingguiding.org.uk
Berkshire Tai Chi
Established in 1996 by Philip Larsson & Trevor Priest, Berkshire Tai Chi runs regular weekly classes in Tilehurst at the Denefield School, Long Lane, RG31 6XY.
A new class for the Over 50s is scheduled for 16th June 2010. This is an 8-week taster and goes from 15:30 - 16:30 on a Wednesday afternoon. The programme is run in conjunction with Age Concern and is free. A small charge will be levied after the 8 weeks have expired.
To enrol, call: 0118 972 8978
For advice re. Tai Chi:, call: 0118 966 3104 / 07814 969 540.
Berkshire Tai Chi also runs corporate events, tai chi for primary schools, special needs programmes and tai chi retreats.
Member: TCUGB, CIAA.
Insured through the BCCMA.
Basingstoke Embroiderers' Guild
Meetings take place at Popley Fields Community Centre on the 4th Thursday of the month from 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Subscriptions £35 or come along for up to 2 meetings, as a visitor, for £4 per meeting
Berkshire Tai Chi
Established in 1996 by Philip Larsson and Trevor Priest, Berkshire Tai Chi is based in Lower Earley and runs courses throughout the county and surrounding areas. It also runs in-company training, special needs programmes, tai chi for primary schools, and tai chi retreats.
Member: TCUGB, CIAA
Insured through: BCCMA
Main Centres: Lower Earley, Woodley, Twyford, Reading, Tilehurst, Yateley (Hampshire)
Berkshire Paranormal Group
Berkshire Paranormal Group is a small group of people with an interest in the paranormal. We are a mix of skeptics and believers. We conduct investigations throughout Berkshire and beyond. We welcome guests on our investigations (free of charge) and are always looking for team members who wish to become more involved. Why not join our forum, say Hi and then become more involved.
Berkshire Tai Chi
Woodford Park Leisure Centre,
Haddon Drive,
Woodley,
RG5 4LY
Beginners Chen style.
Fridays, 18:30 -19:30
New class starts 13th January 2012
To join, call: 0118 921 6969
Member: TCUGB, CIAA
Insured through: BCCMA
Berkshire Tai Chi
Berkshire Tai Chi runs a weekly Balance for Life class in the Tythings, Reading Road, Yateley, GU46 7RP. Originally developed as part of the Government's Falls Prevention Programme, this class is supported by Yateley Town Council and local GPs. Ideal for older people or those with mobility problems, this class runs from 10:00 - 11:00 on a Thursday morning and is run on a pay-as-you-go basis. (£5 per session.)
Just turn up on the day. (No classes on Polling Days.)
Enquiries: call 07814 969 540.
Member: TCUGB, CIAA.
Insured through the BCCMA.
Berkshire Tai Chi
St. Thomas More's Catholic Church Hall,
London Road,
Twyford.
Mondays: 18:30 - 20:30
Yang style Tai Chi.
As classes may have started or be fully subscribed, please contact us before coming along.
Member: TCUGB, CIAA
Insured through: BCCMA
Established 1996.
Crowthorne Amateur Theatrical Society
A friendly local amateur theatre group. We usually stage two plays and a pantomime every year, as well as organising a variety of social events throughout the year
Arriba Wellness Clubs In Partnership With Change 4 Life
Arriba Wellness Clubs Present 12 week community weight loss challenge at Greenacre Health & Fitness Club. BIGGEST LOSER WINS!!
working as a partner to change 4 life helping educate the local community to eat healthier and lose weight.
Nutrional Education, Support In the community, Weekly Prizes & Rewards, Weight loss Coaching, Fun & Friendships, Weekly weigh & Measure.
Earl Rivers Regiment of Foote
English Civil War re-enactment. Earl Rivers Regiment is a Royalist Regiment within the Sealed Knot Society. We are presently and historically based at Donnington Castle, just north of Newbury.
We are a family orientated Regiment and welcome all comers from all walks of life.
3rd Crookham Brownies
For girls aged 7-10 years old
Meet every other Saturday morning in Basingbourne Road Guide HQ
Church Crookham Players
Fleet and Church Crookham's local amateur drama group - www.churchcrookhamplayers.co.uk - we have been active in Fleet for over forty years, performing a variety of theatrical styles, from comedy to murder/mystery, farce to thriller, etc. We stage two main performances per year and occasionally join in other community activities.
Whatever aspect of theatre intersts you, we provide the opportuntiy to explore it, be it acting, directing, costumes, set design or lighting/sound.
We are always looking for new members to join the group in any capacity, either on-stage or behind the scenes. Even the willingness to boil a kettle for us is appreciated!
Have we got you interested? If so, we look forward to you getting in touch.
Windle Valley Runners
Friendly local running club for all standards from Beginner to Marathon. Club sessions Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Sunday mornings.
MagiKats tutored maths and English classes
More than just a tutor, more than just worksheets, and not a computer in sight! After school maths and English to support and extend skills from pre-school to A-level. Students work in small tutor-lead groups on British curriculum materials, and take a small amount of homework to polish and extend their core skills. All work is individually chosen for each student based on their needs. Check us out on www.familiesrecommend.com!
MagiKats tutored maths and English classes
More than just a tutor, more than just worksheets, and not a computer in sight! After school maths and English to support and extend skills from pre-school to A-level. Students work in small tutor-lead groups on British curriculum materials, and take a small amount of homework to polish and extend their core skills. All work is individually chosen for each student based on their needs. Check us out on www.familiesrecommend.com!
arriba community weight loss challenge Mytchet/Aldershot
The weight loss challenge is a fun 12 week programme to help to reach your weight-loss goals and improve your diet and lifestyle choices.At the end of the 12 week the top 3 biggest who lose the most weight or bodyfat will win cash
prizes. The biggest loser wins!
Running tuesday's at 1.00 pm in the Mytchet community centre, and at 10.00 am on tuesday's in the Aldershot Baptist Church
Circuit Classes
Circuit training classes, a great way to lose weight, tone up, get fitter and stronger. Suitable for all fitness levels and run by qualified personal trainers. Mondays 7.30 pm and 8.40pm, Scout Hall, Watery Lane, Wooburn Green. Thursdays 7.30pm Carrington School, Chapel Rd, Flackwell Heath. £6 pay as you go, no need to book in advance. Come and try a fun, friendly, informal class!
Martial arts classes specifically for children
The Samurai Fitness Group prides itself on its friendly, open and safe classes which include ‘Little Samurai’ a class solely for children aged from 4 to 6 and Young Samurai for children aged between 7 and 12.
Limited Little Samurai places are available at Pinder Hall in Cookham Rise on Saturdays from 9am to 9:45am.
The Samurai Fitness Group’s Chief Instructor (Matthew Collins) has over 12 years of martial arts experience with a black belt in Judo, Tae Kwon-do and Kickboxing. He has both academic teaching experience in the U.K and Japan and is certified in Child Protection and First Aid, is CRB checked and has public liability insurance. He also runs before and after school Little Samurai and Young Samurai classes in 7 local schools.
If you would like to find out any more information about any of The Samurai Fitness Group’s classes and their various locations or speak to an existing student or parent for open and honest feedback please e-mail: the samuraifitnessgroup@gmail.org or call 07828 534817.
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