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Allotment - Year Round ActivityYRecreationAnyMembers grow fruit and vegetables of their choice all year round. April WealApril.h.willis@gmail.com01202 37610515 Sep 202531 Aug 2026All year activity09:00 - Roeshot Hill (RHA)A
Theatre GoersYSocialAnyVisits by coach to theatres to see interesting plays approx 6 times p.a. Zina Roworthzina.roworth@ntlworld.com01202 47566501 Sep 202531 Aug 2026Approx. 6 times per year - Outdoors (OUT)A
Pies & PicturesSocialSundayJoin a new social group every 2nd Sunday at Druitt Hall. Starting with a light lunch and coffee, the afternoon entertainment will finish with a classic film from the 50/60/70s, all for £5.Rosemary McCullochramccull@gmail.com07729 73857121 Sep 202530 Nov 2025625 Jan 202622 Mar 20265Fortnightly12:30 - 15:30Druitt Hall (DTH)Hall2
LET’S MOVERecreationMondayAn exercise class using stretching, strength and stamina routines to help maintain flexibility, mobility and fitness in everyday life.No floor exercises involved. Chris Fitzpatrickchrisfitzp500@gmail.com01425 54718207731 99986415 Sep 202508 Dec 20251319 Jan 202623 Mar 20261013 Apr 202622 Jun 202611Weekly10:00 - 11:00High Cross Church (HCC)Hall, Kitchen3
Reading - Group 1YLanguage and LiteratureMondayDiscussions alternate between those on the sets of books provided by the BCP Libraries' Service and those on books of your own choice on any subject that are brought in by members of the group.Ken Bashambashamken@gmail.com01202 42601007549 09822915 Sep 202508 Dec 2025719 Jan 202630 Mar 2026613 Apr 202622 Jun 20266Fortnightly10:15 - 11:45Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 93
Badminton/Short Tennis - Group 2SportTuesdayBadminton/Short Tennis. A bit of experience neceessary mostly. Short Tennis played depending on how many Badminton players attend the session John Belljohnandgerrybell@gmail.com01425 24860107849 02043616 Sep 202509 Dec 20251320 Jan 202624 Mar 20261014 Apr 202623 Jun 202610Weekly11:30 - 13:30Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main Hall3
Bridge for BeginnersGamesTuesdayThis introductory Bridge course will start from scratch assuming no knowledge of the game. You will learn by playing hands at the table and there will be accompanying notes and tuition. Geraldine Sweeneyrotamusic@yahoo.com07851 66651307851 66651323 Sep 202509 Dec 20251220 Jan 202624 Mar 20261014 Apr 202623 Jun 202610Weekly10:00 - 12:00Tuckton Social Club (TSC)3
Drawing and Painting Arts and CraftsTuesdayArt for beginners and more experienced Bruce Thomsonjenandbruce3@yahoo.co.uk01202 423877Richard Titcumbmyrandrichard@btinternet.com01202 42758107926 16667016 Sep 202509 Dec 20251320 Jan 202624 Mar 20261014 Apr 202623 Jun 202610Weekly10:30 - 12:30St Katharine's Hall (SKH)Hall3
London Music and Great conductorsYMusicTuesdayCome and see, hear and enjoy excerpts from well known composers who lived or visited London, including some Operas. No need to be an expert.Rosemary McCullochramccull@gmail.com07729 73857116 Sep 202509 Dec 2025720 Jan 202617 Mar 2026514 Apr 202623 Jun 20266Fortnightly10:00 - 12:00St Katharine's Hall (SKH)Meeting Room3
Magic Memories of the 1950s and 1960sMusicTuesdayThe music of the '50s and '60s and the Best Selling British records from 1953 to 1969 We will also include all the news from each of those years and remind members of life was in the 50's and 60'sMartin Axtonmartinaxton@hotmail.com01425 27697107522 10845416 Sep 202511 Nov 2025320 Jan 202617 Mar 2026321 Apr 202616 Jun 202634-Weekly14:00 - 16:00Priory House (PHO)Room 83
Short Mat Bowls - Group 3SportTuesdayEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Some woods available Keith Letchfordlynneletchford45@googlemail.com01425 27727023 Sep 202502 Dec 2025620 Jan 202617 Mar 2026514 Apr 202623 Jun 20266Fortnightly14:00 - 16:00Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main Hall3
Short Mat Bowls - Group 4SportTuesdayEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Equipment provided.Patricia BlythmanPatpaul65@gmail.com01202 47825007902 59397616 Sep 202509 Dec 2025727 Jan 202624 Mar 2026521 Apr 202616 Jun 20265Fortnightly14:00 - 16:00Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main Hall3
Wine Appreciation 1YRecreationTuesdayLearning more about, sampling and enjoying wines once a month from November - March. Run as two separate groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.John Maddoxmaddox127@virginmedia.com01425 27897007901 74098411 Nov 202509 Dec 2025213 Jan 202610 Mar 20263Monthly14:00 - 15:30St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Upstairs/Britannia1
Board and Card GamesGamesWednesdayFriendly non-competitive afternoon of table games/cards eg 5 Crowns, Rummikub and Uno. We encourage sitting with different people each week in order to socialise. You can bring your own games as well.Deirdre Pagedeegpage@virginmedia.com07729 40388907729 40388917 Sep 202510 Dec 20251321 Jan 202625 Mar 20261015 Apr 202624 Jun 202611Weekly14:00 - 16:00Beaufort Centre (BCC)Room 43
International Luncheon Group 2YSocialWednesdayDue to popular demand we have created a 2nd luncheon Group. This group will be very sociable, trying different cuisines at varying budgets in the local area. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday of the monthRosemary McCullochramccull@gmail.com07729 73857117 Sep 202519 Aug 2026Monthly12:30 - 14:30Outdoors (OUT)A
MotorbikingYRecreationWednesdayA relaxed ride of about (45miles) 90 minutes to a selected eatery. Ride home to Christchurch in the group or on your own. We try to ride throughout the year but it is weather dependent! Last WednesdayDick Turpindickt75@btinternet.com07903 90532507903 90532524 Sep 202526 Aug 2026Monthly10:00 - 14:00Stewarts Garden Centre (SGL)cafeA
Naval & Military HistoryYHistoryWednesdayPresentations by group members and speakers covering diverse military subjects from early times to WW2 and beyond.Jill Fearnjillfearn50@gmail.com01202 43214607788 10706517 Sep 202512 Nov 2025321 Jan 202618 Mar 2026315 Apr 202610 Jun 202634-Weekly10:00 - 12:00Priory House (PHO)Room 83
Poetry AppreciationLanguage and LiteratureWednesdayFinding poems on given themes and reading them out loud. David Nichollsbadgersden@btinternet.com01202 42698307783 40600117 Sep 202510 Dec 2025721 Jan 202618 Mar 2026515 Apr 202624 Jun 20266Fortnightly14:00 - 15:30Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 93
Wine Appreciation 2YRecreationWednesdayLearning more about, sampling and enjoying wines once a month from November - March. Run as two separate groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.John Maddoxmaddox127@virginmedia.com01425 27897007901 74098412 Nov 202510 Dec 2025214 Jan 202611 Mar 20263Monthly14:00 - 15:30St Catherine's Hill Community Centre (SCH)Upstairs/Britannia0
Badminton - Group 4 SportThursdayBadminton Group for Enthusiastic Beginners (who have some experience) and Intermediates. Need own racket. Ian Peterkinianpac90@outlook.com07810 55829804 Sep 202518 Dec 20251122 Jan 202626 Mar 20261016 Apr 202625 Jun 202611Weekly16:00 - 17:30Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main Hall3
Reading Group 2YLanguage and LiteratureThursdayA new sociable Reading Group meeting in Christchurch Library on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Discussing a wide range of books to be sourced through the Library. Iain McLayIainmclay14@gmail.com01202 72048507857 83743025 Sep 202518 Jun 202610Monthly14:00 - 15:30Christchurch Library (CCL)Room 9A
Short Mat Bowls - Group 2SportThursdayEnjoy learning a new game with friends. Equipment provided. Margaret Rutterfordmargaret.rutterford@uwclub.net01202 42538418 Sep 202511 Dec 2025722 Jan 202619 Mar 2026516 Apr 202625 Jun 20266Fortnightly14:00 - 16:00Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Main Hall3
My Kind Of Music-the music of our lifetimesMusicFridayThe music - including advertising jingles and radio and television themes - which has been the soundtrack to our lives.Mike Wedgemwedge285@gmail.com01202 47138219 Sep 202512 Dec 2025423 Jan 202620 Mar 2026317 Apr 202612 Jun 202634 weekly10:30 - 12:30Mudeford Wood Community Centre (MWC)Meeting Room/ room 13
ShakespeareLanguage and LiteratureFridayEnjoy watching, reading and analysing three or four plays per yearDamian Heywooddamianheywood@btinternet.com01202 47699207598 24637219 Sep 202512 Dec 20251323 Jan 202627 Mar 20261017 Apr 202626 Jun 202611Weekly10:15 - 12:00Pokesdown and Southbourne Ex-Servicemen's (PSX)3
Short tennisSportFridayShort tennis a doubles game using short racquets & soft foam balls on a badminton size court. Mobility on court essential as NOT a beginners group. No tuition given. 2 spare racquet available for usePaula Pakemanpaulapakeman@icloud.com01202 42661207773 044556Francesco Luikenilmondo47@gmail.com07580 44634519 Sep 202512 Dec 20251323 Jan 202627 Mar 20261017 Apr 202626 Jun 202611Weekly14:00 - 15:30Beaufort Centre (BCC)Gym3
short walksRecreationFridayShorter Walks 2 to 3 miles long, generally at starting points accessible to local bus services. We meet normally 3rd Friday of the month. Moderate and slower walkers will be catered for.Francesco Luikenilmondo47@gmail.com07580 44634519 Sep 202512 Dec 202523 Jan 202627 Mar 202617 Apr 202626 Jun 2026Monthly10:30 - 12:00Outdoors (OUT)3
Table Tennis - Group 4SportFridayFriendly table tennis group for improvers and intermediate standard Liz Fahertylizfah2@gmail.com01202 47088207814 90679519 Sep 202512 Dec 20251323 Jan 202627 Mar 20261017 Apr 202626 Jun 202611Weekly13:00 - 15:00Beaufort Centre (BCC)Hall3