Takes place on the third Saturday of every month, from 2pm–5pm, at Abbey Hill United Reformed Church, CV8 1LW. Our welcoming team of volunteers has a wide range of skills and is happy to help with DIY repairs, electrical and electronic items, toys, bicycles, simple sewing, and jewellery. We also offer small garden tool sharpening. If you can carry it in or pedal it, bring it along and we’ll gladly take a look. While we can’t guarantee every item can be fixed, we’ll do our best together to keep useful things out of landfill.
We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7pm at St Martin’s Church Hall, Finham. Join us for a range of talks on all things textile and historical. Contact Ann on 024 7641 7609 or Maureen on 024 7640 7896 for more information.
We meet on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7.30pm - 9.30pm in the New Room at The Methodist Church Hall, Old Town, CV37 6BQ. We welcome all quilters, beginners and advanced. For more information, please email Ruth or Lisa at hathawayquilters@gmail.com.
Have you ever heard church bells ringing and wondered what’s involved? Or perhaps you learnt when you were younger and would like to pick up the hobby again? Then why not come along to one of our practices and find out more. We meet at 8pm every Wednesday at St James’ Church, Alveston, near Stratford upon Avon and welcome new ringers. To find out more, please contact Liz at Lizgreen35@gmail.com.
We are a friendly, enthusiastic group of walkers who meet on Mondays at 9.30am at The Kings Head in Atherstone. We would love to welcome new members to join us. We complete about 5 miles locally and enjoy each other’s company. Please contact Joan on 07798 323848 for further details or just turn up on any Monday. We look forward to seeing you.
On the first Saturday of each month we have a Wellbeing Walk starting at 1.30pm from the Keresley Community Library. At The Pit Stop in Rathbone Close they have a Community Coffee Stop open from 11am-1pm every Wednesday and a Messy Breakfast morning every second Saturday from 9.30am-11am. Keresley Sewing Bee is held there on the first and third Fridays from 4.30pm-6.30pm. Also at The Pit Stop are the KVRA meetings on the second Monday of every month from 7pm-8pm. A regular litter pick meets on Rathbone Close every second Saturday at 11am.
We are a Social Enterprise set up to support age 35+ Adults Late Diagnosed with Autism and/or ADHD. We meet every other Saturday at Coundon Hall Park, tickets (donation basis) are available through Eventbrite atNeuroRootsWildlyWired.eventbrite.co.uk. We offer Tai Chi-inspired movement, forest bathing, mindful walking, and quiet moments of connection from a qualified Forest Leader and NHS Peer Leader. No pressure, no judgment. Whether you’re looking to relax, connect, or simply breathe, this is your space to explore your late diagnosis and gain support from others on their journey. For more information email Joanne at NeuroRootsWildlyWired@yanagaia.co.uk.
Improve health and wellbeing through gentle Tai Chi practice at Finham Library, Finham Green Road, CV3 6EP on Saturdays from 9.30am–11am. £3 per session. No booking required. Beginners and experienced welcome. For more information email admin@palmspringstaichi.com or call 07849 345757.
Line Dancing Socials take place every other Tuesday at 7.30pm until 9.30pm at Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Whitnash, CV31 2NF. There is no formal teaching, but we welcome new and experienced dancers. We dance a mixture of old dances and new ones and are willing to try out any dance that is requested. For more information contact caroline.v.judd@btintenet.com.
We are a friendly welcoming social bridge club, meeting weekly at 7pm in the Garden Room at Wolvey Village Memorial Hall, LE10 3LJ. New players are very welcome. You do not need a partner but a basic knowledge of the game is expected. Anyone interested can just come along on the night or contact Zella on 07990 588848 or email zellastorey@gmail.com for more information and to confirm that a meeting is being held.
Market Bosworth RYC welcomes enquiries from anyone interested in finding out more about radio-controlled yacht racing to come and have a look, chat with our helpful members, and get involved. We sail year-round between 10am and 3pm on a Thursday. There is a full racing program for both the DF95 and IOM class yachts with both fleet and handicap series. Visit our website at mktbosworthryc1.wordpress.com for more information and the email address for the club secretary. Please contact the secretary first so that someone can let you into the sailing site.
We meet at Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ on Thursdays from 12pm - 3pm for a friendly social afternoon, bingo and other events, we also organise day trips during the year. On Tuesdays we have an over 60s exercise class from 10.30am - 11.30am. Our hall can also be hired for other events, to enquire please contact Kenilworth-senior-citizens-club-bookings@hotmail.com.
We would love to welcome you at one of regular monthly Community events: On the first Saturday of the month, we have our Coffee Morning; on the second Friday, Quiz Night; on the second Saturday, Whist Drive and on the last Saturday, Film Night. Plus we arrange other ad-hoc events throughout the year including a Panto, Murder Mystery Evenings and other social activities. Please contact Helen on 07902 775078 or helenkittendorf@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
We are a small and friendly mix of professional and amateur writers, who meet to write and share our efforts. Each month, we try different exercises. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in Leamington Spa. There is no charge. If you are interested in joining us, please contact our leader Meg Harper at megharperbooks@gmail.com.
We are a friendly club of enthusiastic players. Playing bridge is fun and a great way to meet and make new friends. There are lots of sessions running throughout the week both at the club at Warwick Road, CV8 1FE and online. If you are new or less experienced, there are beginners through to advanced lessons run during the year with supporting playing sessions as well. For more details please visit www.bridgewebs.com/kenilworth/.
Blue Belles WI of Ridge Lane would like to warmly invite you to join our Community Craft Club held at Ridge Lane Methodists Chapel and Community Room, CV10 0RB, on the first Tuesday of every month, from 1pm-3pm. Each session costs £2 and includes refreshments and materials. These sessions are open to all in the community and surrounding areas. Each month there will be a guided craft session, no experience necessary and all materials supplied. Just come along and you will be warmly welcomed. No need to book but for further information, email jillmawson@hotmail.com.
The Trefoil Guild is a branch of Girlguiding but just for adults. Our friendly Guild covers Kenilworth & Warwick and nearby villages. Anyone can be a member, even with no previous Guiding connection. We meet on the second Monday of most months from 2pm - 4pm usually at Kenilworth Methodist Church. Come and make new friends with us. Our varied activities include talks, crafts, “Bring & Share” lunches, cream teas or other outings. We give occasional support to local Girlguiding units, other charities and local communities. For more information call Janet on 01926 484412. For general Trefoil Guild information visit www.trefoilguild.co.uk.
We meet every first and third Tuesday of the month at 8pm at Alderminster Village Hall. The first Tuesday is a club night and the third Tuesday is a speaker. Club nights offer information on what to look out for each month. If it is clear we do some observing just outside the Village Hall. There is no charge initially to come along, but to become a member the fee is just £15 a year and it’s free if you are in full time education. For more details, including the speakers, visit www.astro.org.uk or contact the Chair, John Waller at john.waller@astro.org.uk.
We are a free weekly 5k running group with events in Warwick and Leamington where the focus is on improving your mental and physical wellbeing through exercise. Join us in Leamington on Monday evenings at Clarendon Lodge Medical Practice at 6.20pm or on Wednesday evenings in St Nicholas Park, near the Leisure Centre at 6.30pm. For more information please visit www.runtalkrun.com or www.facebook.com/groups/rtrwarwick/.
Make a difference locally! Looking to give back and meet like-minded friends? Join Southam Lions Club, a welcoming group raising funds for local causes and supporting our community. We meet on the first & third Wednesdays at 8pm at Southam Social Club. Whether you're passionate about helping others or just curious, we’d love to hear from you. For more information email southamanddistrict_lions@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook @Southam Lions Group. We also have a monthly furniture sale on the second Saturday of the month at the Co-op car park. For details contact Ian on 07733 100481.
Friendly group walks, mostly 4-6 miles, alternate Wednesday mornings throughout the year. Meet at rear of Wood St car park, Southam, either 9.15am or 9.30am depending on walk length. Full details from www.southamramblers.org.uk. No charge for walks on the day, no need to book, voluntary contributions to drivers when car sharing. First 3 walks are tasters, after which walkers are required to join the national Ramblers. Also evening walks (‘Paths and Pub’) from Southam, May-July, and occasional longer walks. Sorry, no dogs except assistance dogs. For more details contact Richard on 07969 960968.
Explore the art of photography with us, where passion meets creativity. Join our community of enthusiasts dedicated to capturing the world through the lens. A society independent from Jaguar Cars but retaining that history in its roots. For more information about when and where we meet, visit our website at www.jaguarps.co.uk.
Meetings normally held on the third Sunday of each month at Kingsbury Sports & Community Centre, B78 2LG, please check website for details. Beginners and experienced turners welcome. We have hands-on days and professional turner demonstrations on alternative months. Visit www.wmwoodturners.org.uk for more details.
We are a friendly group who meet at The Green Man, Kenilworth every Monday (apart from Bank Holidays) from 2pm - 4pm. All abilities, from newbies to seasoned professionals. For more details email mandyyates@mac.com or just come along. All welcome.
A weekly online quiz for the over 60s which runs from late October until early April. Completely free. Quizzers can do as many or as few quizzes as they like. For more details contact Graham Pountney at grahampountney@btinternet.com.
Our friendly, not too serious, short-mat bowls group is looking for new members, we meet on Monday afternoons from 12.50pm - 4pm. Interested? Call Julie Coles on 07551 927883 for more details.
Are you interested in Sequence Dancing? Then why not bring a partner or friend (male or female) and join us on Tuesdays at Whitnash Sports & Social Club, Whitnash, Leamington Spa. We alternate between afternoons from 2pm-4pm and evenings from 7.30pm -10pm. For further information please email Sue or Linda at sue.tarver3219@btinternet.com.
Do you want to get active, get outdoors and have some company? Come to one of Team Springboard CIC's Community Gardening sessions at the Zen Community Garden, Lake View Allotments, Allesley Old Road on Tuesdays, Thursdays and occasional Saturdays. There’s no charge because they’re funded by a National Lottery grant. Garden in company and learn from an expert about growing fruit and vegetables sustainably, permaculture and creating wildlife habitats in gardens. Help grow food to donate to food banks and social supermarkets. For more information email esther@teamspringboard.co.uk.
Do you have a collection you would like to develop? Or have you inherited one and are looking for advice on preserving or selling? We can help! We meet alternate Wednesdays at 2pm at the Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse. For programme and further details see our website or contact Colin at cfountain@talktalk.net or 01789 841606. We welcome new members.
Southam First organises or helps organise events in Southam to encourage visitors, especially in the town centre. Our volunteers are behind the Indoor Market, the Produce Show, Southam Arts Trail and others. We could always do with more help, whether managing or helping at events on the day. All new members are very welcome and soon get involved, generating new ideas and helping run the group. No experience necessary but if you have skills or knowledge that you think could help, don’t keep it to yourself, we’d love to make friends with you! For more details contact Sue atsouthamfirst@outlook.com.
We are a local volunteer group who collect, refurbish and sell hand tools. All profits go to Tools for Self Reliance – a national charity that supports training in practical subjects overseas. Bablake School generously allow us to use one of their workshops on two evenings per week, and some of us work from home too. We would welcome offers of help in a wide variety of roles, both technical and administrative. Please see our website at www.toolsabroad.org for more details.
We are part of the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks programme. Join our friendly group for a 90-minute walk in the countryside on the western edge of Coventry. The walks are free and led by experienced leaders. There are no membership fees. The walks are stile-free through fields and woodland. Round off the walk with tea, coffee (or something stronger!) and a chat at the Penny Farthing pub. We meet every Tuesday at 10.30am in the car park of the Penny Farthing pub, 2 Gramercy Park, CV4 9AE. For more information contact Nigel on 07796 576570.
On the second Tuesday of every month a group of Baginton residents and friends assemble at one of the many village public houses in local Warwickshire at 9.45am to start at 10am. Our routes vary between 4 and 5 miles (2 hours easy walking – we don’t rush) and we then normally have a pub lunch together. This is not compulsory! There is no problem bringing your dog and we always welcome new walkers. Why not join us to enjoy some fresh air and healthy exercise, exploring the local countryside? For more information, please call Linda on 07980 841981.
We are a friendly bowls club on Stratford Recreation Ground, Swans Nest Lane, alongside the river. We welcome anyone to give bowls a go. These friendly sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Equipment and friendly tuition provided, just wear flat soled shoes. £5 including tea/coffee and biscuits. For more details contact Maggie on 01789 842776 or Derek on 01789 267159 or visit www.avonbowlingclub.org.uk.
We meet regularly at St Barbara's Church, 22 Rochester Road, Coventry, CV5 6AG. The General Meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month, register at 1.45pm with the meeting starting at 2pm. The group also provides a wide variety of activity sessions for you to join and to meet new people. For further information come along to a general meeting or look on the Coventry u3a Website www.coventry.u3asite.uk/ for the newsletters.
Craft class which meets on Wednesdays 12.30pm-2.30pm at St Martin’s in the Fields, CV3 6EA in term time with tutor Jane Cobbett. This is a relaxed friendly learning course covering a variety of themes, where you can experiment with techniques, create projects and explore ways to use the materials you have available. Each term there are different seasonal projects using a variety of techniques, with tuition, patterns and instruction sheets. Bottomless cups of tea, coffee & biscuits 50p. Materials list available. Please email textilestudiouk@yahoo.co.uk if you would like more information or to join, as places are strictly limited.
We are an open age walking football group who meet on Tuesday evenings at Stratford High School from 6.45pm - 8.15pm. We currently have 70 registered players and regularly have 36 in attendance. Not only good for fitness, but social and keeps your mind alive. Each week teams are chosen with a blend of ages and abilities on each side to play a mini tournament. Some wonderful friendships have flourished from the group. Come along to try the beautiful game at walking pace. For more information contact Andy on 07989 356514 or email andrewhart5@me.com.
At Nuneaton Methodist Church, Abbey Street on Wednesdays from 10am – 11am. For more information contact Janet Keatley on 07547 505612 or Nuneaton Methodist Church Minister Jill Marsh on 024 7637 4602.
We are a table tennis club for the over 50s. We meet every Tuesday at Xcel Canley from 10am - 12pm. £5 per session with all equipment provided. For more information call 07598 693939 or email cttc@btinternet.com.
Each month between October and April, about 25 of us meet on the first Saturday of the month at St Barbara’s Church Hall, Earlsdon, to watch 3D photographs and videos taken by international enthusiasts, including our British and local members. Short talks on 3D photography are also sometimes included. Doors open at 2.15pm, meeting starts at 2.30pm and ends at 5pm, with a half-hour break for chat, coffee and biscuits. Entrance fee is £4 to defray costs, but free on a first visit.
We are a friendly and welcoming U3A who meet every Monday morning at 10am at The British Legion Club, Union Road, Solihull, B91 3DH. We have talks by outside speakers alongside very informative, interesting talks on a number of topics by our members. Our interest groups are varied, well established and meet regularly. We would love you to come along any Monday morning and give our U3A a try. For more information please email solihullu3acontact@gmail.com.
We are seeking new players. We meet on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7pm - 10pm. Located in the beautiful setting of Hill Close Gardens, Bread and Meat Close (Warwick Racecourse). £4 table money. We are a friendly club and would welcome new members. Contact Ken Mikulsky on 07785 955805 or email skm9inver@aol.com.
We are a friendly group that meet in support of the National Trust. We have a drink and a chat, followed by a range of interesting and informative talks on various topics. We organise trips to Trust and other historical properties in the summer months and aim to raise funds to support the work of the Trust in caring for nature and history for everyone. We meet from 10am - 11.30am on the first Tuesday of every month at Earlsdon Methodist Church, Albany Road, Coventry. National Trust membership not needed. All welcome. For more information email supportergroupsMEE@nationaltrust.org.uk.
We are a small charity changing lives in Warwick by combatting loneliness, social and financial isolation by bringing people together. We provide a friendly, inclusive community centre at 39 Oakwood Grove, CV34 5TD (on the number 1 bus route) for all ages from 0 to 100! We run youth clubs for ages 7 to 16, wellbeing and companionship activities for over 60s, cost-of-living, food support, and signposting for anyone struggling, and a Community Café selling delicious homemade cake. There are also exercise classes, tuition, support groups, hobby groups, room hire for parties, and more! Call 01926 494200 for more information.
We are a very social group that walks on Wednesday mornings (followed by a pub lunch) and half day walks and some all-day walks (picnic required) on Sundays. We are mostly pensioners, so the walks are gentle to moderate and 4-9 miles. If you would like more information and a programme please contact the Secretary Alan Cameron at alan_cameron2017@outlook.com.
Come and see what we are doing, we have many groups and clubs offering art, textiles, pottery, upholstery, history, woodwork and IT including Mobiles and Tablets. Monday to Friday from 9.30am – 4pm. Come to the Centre or call 024 7667 2911 for more information. Everyone is welcome.
Are you interested in playing cricket? Why not join us every Friday at 6pm for under 12s and 6.30pm-8pm for adults at Copsewood Community Sports & Social Club, The Pavilion, Allard Way, Coventry, CV3 1JP. Whether for fun, fitness or you have a competitive streak, you are sure of a warm welcome. All abilities welcome. Contact Farzana on 07971 492848 for more information.
Leisure classes covering a variety of interests, room hire at competitive rates and services to the local community. We currently host Zumba, MMA, Tai Chi, table tennis and arts and crafts among other activities. We have a growing library and books for sale. Come by for our coffee mornings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, or visit our charity shop, Hidden Gems, during the week. We are open 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday at Smorrall Lane, Bedworth, CV12 0JN. For more information visit www.bedworthheath.org.uk or call 024 7636 2512.
Do you fancy trying a new summer sport, making new friends and exercising at the same time? We are a friendly crown green bowling club based in the heart of Alcester at the end of Meeting Lane (B49 5QT). Our social bowling sessions are held on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am and on Saturdays from 3pm. An introductory session is free of charge and equipment and instruction will be provided. The club also runs social events, barbeques, quiz nights, etc. For more information contact John Westmoreland on 07483 240465 or email john.westmoreland@lineone.net or just pop down to the green.
We are a group of guys aged 60+ish who meet on Tuesdays from 10am for kick off at 10.30am ish at Hinckley Rugby Ground, Leicester Road Sports Ground, LE10 3DR, playing on the new all-weather pitch. We enjoy football and social get-togethers. We welcome new players anytime and you play at a pace and ability that suits you. We play 3 x 20mins sessions with a 5 min break inbetween each session. For more information contact Andy on 07395 030056 or email dave.mander@hotmail.com.
