Regular Groups

When: Lunch Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 11:30 – 13:30. Not April or August.

A social two course lunch with tea/coffee in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Age Concern Churchdown also runs a transport service to local supermarkets, activities and some trips out.

Contact: Lunch Club – Jenny Gray, 07929425756. Transport – John Bent Marshall, 07766195077.

When: Monday evenings, 19:00 – 20:00.

Yoga class.

Contact: alison.gyde@googlemail.com, 07779 241526.

When: Times vary. Regular sessions include Monday afternoons.

Fun based dog and puppy training.

Link: Barking Buds website

Contact: Bethany Kent, barkingbudsuk@gmail.com, 07842 516667.

When: Tuesdays 10:00 – 13:00 and Wednesdays 19:00 – 22:00.

Line dancing.

Links: Website | Facebook

Contact: boogie_shoes@live.co.uk, 07810 821558.

When: Thursdays, 18:30 – 19:30.

Punch your way through a total body workout with this martial arts inspired calorie burner.

Link: CW Personal Training on Facebook

Contact: Charlene Walker, cw_pt@outlook.com, 07745 392528.

When: Wednesdays, 10:00 – 12:00.

Chatty Cafe creates simple, welcoming opportunities for people to connect. Its friendly, open conversation tables give people somewhere to sit, chat and feel part of their community.

Contact: Please contact Churchdown Surgery or its Health Champions to arrange a place.

When: First Thursday of the month, 10:00 – 12:00.

A group for people interested in miniatures and dolls houses. Monthly meetings include a workshop making miniatures. All abilities welcome.

Link: Cheltenham Miniaturist Club website

Contact: Sylvia Baxter, 01452 560006.

When: Mondays, 13:00 for a 13:15 start.

Friendly duplicate bridge. Visitors are welcome. The club also runs beginners lessons.

Link: Churchdown Bridge Club website

Contact: Alan Stanfield, thestanfields@outlook.com, 07906 849640.

When: Tuesdays, 12:30 – 14:30.

A local community choir where everyone is welcome. There is no need to be able to read music to join.

Link: Churchdown Community Singers website

Contact: Lynne, churchdownsingers@gmail.com.

When: Wednesdays, 19:15 – 21:30.

A friendly art group for beginners, intermediate and advanced artists. Members create their own artwork, share knowledge across many mediums, and hold an annual exhibition in November.

Link: Churchdown Evening Art Group on Facebook

Contact: Margaret Daniels, Churchdowneveningartgroup@outlook.com, 01452 618431.

When: Monthly Thursday evenings, 19:00 – 22:00. Talks are usually held on the second Thursday of each month.

Monthly talks about Churchdown and local history at Churchdown Community Centre.

Link: Churchdown Local History Society website

Contact: info@clhs.org.uk

When: Monday evenings, 18:45 – 21:45.

For more than 60 years, Churchdown Male Voice Choir has entertained audiences with traditional male voice favourites and modern classics. Its concerts and community events have also raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities.

Link: Churchdown Male Voice Choir website

Contact: General enquiries

When: Second and fourth Thursday of each month, except August, 19:00 – 21:30.

A friendly group of quilters who meet twice a month. The group also has full-day workshops with outside teachers, makes items for local hospitals and charities, and enjoys sewing days together.

Link: Churchdown Patchwork and Quilters website

Contact: Karen Walker, churchdownpandq@gmail.com.

When: Third Wednesday of the month. Times vary. Please check the u3a website.

An umbrella label for many interest and activity groups led by members to enjoy learning new skills, like-minded company and social interaction.

Link: Churchdown u3a website

Contact: Via the u3a website.

When: The first and third Wednesday afternoons of each month, 13:30 – 16:15. The final meeting of 2026 will be on 16 December.

A friendly and enthusiastic group of ukulele players who welcome new members of all abilities to play and sing songs from all eras.

Link: Churchdown Ukulele Club website

Contact: Send the group a message

When: Mondays 10:30 – 11:15 (seated and standing class) and Fridays 11:45 – 12:30 (chair class).

Award-winning, NHS-recognised exercise classes designed to help older adults stay independent, active and living life to the fullest, supporting balance, strength, flexibility, mobility and wellbeing.

Links: Website | Facebook | Instagram: @fitforlifeglos

Contact: fitforlifegloucester@gmail.com, 07596 969286.

When: Bimonthly Saturdays, 09:00 – 16:30.

A friendly lacemaking and thread crafts group based in Churchdown. Meeting since 1984, it welcomes new members of all ages and abilities.

Link: Glevum Lacemakers on Facebook

Contact: glevum.lacemakers@gmail.com

When: Fridays, 18:30 – 22:30.

A radio controlled car club running 1/10th and 1/12 scale RC cars on a carpet surface. The club welcomes young people and seniors, from novice to expert, with support available.

Link: GERCC website

Contact: gerccdata@gmail.com.

When: Monthly Tuesday evenings, 19:30 – 21:30.

A friendly group of scale modellers who meet monthly at Churchdown Community Centre.

Link: IPMS Gloucester on Facebook

Contact: Alistair, green_arundel@hotmail.co.uk

When: Thursdays. Beginners at 19:00; intermediates at 20:00.

Learn swing jive in fun, relaxed classes. Beginners learn the steps bit by bit; intermediate dancers add tricks, Charleston variations and spins. No partner is required, and couples may stay together if they wish.

Classes cost £7 each or £10 for both, payable on the door by cash or card.

Link: Just Jive class information

Contact: james.hannaway@btopenworld.com

When: Various dates. Please contact the organisers.

Latin and ballroom sequence dance classes.

Contact: Judy Baldwin, bb005a2546@blueyonder.co.uk, 01452 862840.

When: Thursdays, 17:00 – 18:45.

The Lauren Jarvis School of Skating teaches roller skating alongside independent learning, goal setting, teamwork, resilience and a positive mental attitude.

Link: Lauren Jarvis School of Skating website

Contact: Lauren Jarvis, info@laurenjarvisschoolofskating.co.uk, 07791 435118.

When: Tuesdays, 19:15 – 20:15.

Pilates classes for all ages and abilities, helping every body feel good, strong and connected.

Link: Move with Georgie on Facebook

Contact: Georgina Morris, georginapmorris22@gmail.com, 07487 881735.

When: Thursday mornings, 09:15 – 10:30.

Exercise classes for people aged over 50.

Link: Moving Matters website

Contact: info@movingmatters.co.uk

When: Fridays, 10:00 – 13:00. Free entry.

Nannas Nest Softplay runs weekly at The Brookfield Coffee Shop & Bar. It offers themed soft play areas for toddlers and preschool children, usually up to age 4, while parents and carers can enjoy a coffee.

Link: Nannas Nest website

Contact: office@nannasnest.uk

When: First Saturday of the month, 12:00 – 14:00. If this falls on a bank holiday weekend, it may move to the second Saturday.

A friendly society running social activities including crafts, talks and hobbies. Members and non-members are welcome.

Link: Oddfellows website

Contact: Alex Walker, Alex.walker@oddfellows.co.uk, 01452 905010.

When: Tuesdays 18:00 – 19:00 and Fridays 09:30 – 10:30.

Zumba dance fitness classes combining fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt.

Link: Zumba with Raff on Facebook

Contact: Claire-Louise Rafferty, 07454 688720.

When: Wednesdays, 19:30 – 20:30.

A weekly Pilates session.

Link: Pure Fit Pilates on Facebook

Contact: purefitpt@outlook.com

When: Thursdays during term blocks, 17:30 – 18:45.

1st Churchdown Rainbows for girls aged 4 to 7.

Link: Rainbows at Girlguiding

Contact: theresa-honey@hotmail.co.uk

When: Second Wednesday of the month. Doors open at 09:30; play is 10:00 – 12:00.

A monthly social group for people who enjoy playing the board game Rummikub.

Contact: Ken Beedon, kenneth.beedon@keemail.me, 01452 382977.

When: Tuesday evenings from September. Times to be confirmed.

Dance and performing arts school based in Gloucester, welcoming girls, boys and adults. Classes are available for children from age 2.5 and cover ballet, tap, modern, jazz, contemporary, street, singing and drama.

Link: Spotlight Dance Studios on Facebook

Contact: WhatsApp 07398 914180, email info.spotlightdancestudios@yahoo.com, or call 01452 447188.

When: Fridays, 10:00 – 11:00.

Award winning immersive early years classes for children aged 2 to 5. Sessions include interactive storytelling, drama, music and crafts to support early literacy, confidence and social skills.

Link: Story Rangers Cheltenham & Gloucester on Facebook

Contact: Rosie, rosie@storyrangers.co.uk

When: Saturday or Sunday afternoons and evenings.

Ballroom and Latin American dance classes.

Link: Practice dates

Contact: info@glosdance.co.uk, 07484 239031.