Woodcote Volunteers can drive people who qualify for our service to the following activities, provided we have capacity. Please contact us to book a driver.
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University of the Third Age (U3A) – Goring Gap branch
For an annual subscription of £10, (can be waived in cases of financial hardship) they offer numerous groups, run by members, as diverse as book groups, talks, crafts, coffee mornings, lunches and so on. To find out more log in to Goring Gap U3A web page: https://www.goringgapu3a.org.uk/
Move Together
A council run incentive scheme to help people get more active, whatever their health. https://www.activeoxfordshire.org/move-together
Activities in Woodcote
There are a wide variety of activities in Woodcote, for instance:
Chance to Chat
A small group meeting at Mowforth house weekly, on a Thursday between 2:30 and 4:00 pm to talk and some people bring crafts/knitting etc. along with them. Drinks, biscuits and room hire are included in the £1 per session cost. To find out more, contact Barbara Penniall, Telephone: 07768 072449 or Email: bpenniall@gmail.com
Bowls
Woodcote Short Mat Bowls Club meet in Woodcote Village Hall for gentle exercise, twice a week in the winter only. It is ideal for all ages and disabilities. Only bowling shoes or flat, clean shoes required, but no other dress rules. So to find out more go to Woodcote Short Mat Bowls Club | Reading Services Guide
Woodcote Chatterbox
Run by Kate Hart of Age UK, it meets from 2pm – 3.30pm at the Community Centre on the fourth Tuesday afternoon every month (except August and December). She invites a speaker along every month and there is also the opportunity for people to chat over tea and cake. Cost £3.00. Just drop in.
Seated yoga
Armchair yoga run by Alex takes place in the Woodcote Village Hall on Wednesdays each week between 9:30am and 10:15. The class is friendly, welcoming and fun. Further information contact Alex on alexmersonpilates@gmail.com or phone 07788 248925. The cost is £7.50 for the 45-minute session.
Women’s Institute
In Woodcote Village Hall on the third Wednesday of each month, 2:30 – 5:00 pm.
Oratory School Sports Centre
A variety of activities, such as swimming, golf, gym etc. See their website for more information. https://www.oratory.co.uk/pupil-life/sport/sports-centre
Board Games mornings
The second Friday of each month at Woodcote Community Centre from 10.15 am -12.00 noon. Games of all types, including cards, are provided or you can bring your own – and tea/coffee and biscuits are served. Small charge for refreshments. Just turn up and enjoy!
Bereavement Support Group
A new cafe at Woodcote Community Centre on the first Wednesday of each month. Romey Poston is co-ordinating. Call her on 07711 628026 or email on r.e.poston@btinternet.com
Woodcote Volunteers Tea Party
This is a client-only, friendly and social, free event, held on the first Wednesday of each month. It is an opportunity to have a cup of tea, home-made cake and have a chat with other clients of Woodcote Volunteers. An activity or event is held each month, alongside the tea and cake. The venue is Woodcote Community Centre and time is 2.30 – 4pm. Contact the organiser Angela Jenkins for more information using the office phone number in the first instance – 01491 681171.
Home Library Service
Oxfordshire County Council run a free Home Library Sevice with the help of volunteers. It is aimed at those who struggle to get to the library due to their physical circumstances. If you are unable to get out but would like books or audio-visual items delivered to you free of charge, please contact the Home Library Service on 01865 810259 or email homelibaryservice@oxfordshire.gov.uk. If needed, we can take you to the library to make the application.
Activities in nearby villages
There are also a large number of activities around Woodcote, for example:
Cholsey
Cholsey Day Centre
Cholsey Day Centre: A friendly environment to socialise and enjoy activities like games, golf, darts, craft, puzzles, quizzes, interactive table, bingo, singers and performers. Home cooked 2 course lunch plus Tea, Coffee and biscuits. This service is intended for over 50s, people with dementia and older people. Cost £15 per day. Woodcote Volunteers provide a transport service free of charge. Call the manager, Kathy Hutt on 01491 652970 for more information.
Goring
The Hub
They hold the following regular activities:
Coffee & Chat Drop-in, Puzzles & Pals, Carers Support Group, Parkinson’s Support Group, Seated Pilates,Dementia Support, Games Group, Support and Information, Jigsaw Swap or Buy. Call them on 01491 525 637 for details of groups and times.
Goring and District Lunch Club
These are on Tuesday and Wednesday every week. They provide tea and coffee and a two-course lunch from about 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Various activities in a relaxed atmosphere with a team of friendly volunteers. The cost is £9 per session. Woodcote Volunteers provide a transport service free of charge. To find out more and about vacancies for this popular activity, call the organiser Denise Sayers on 01491 683768.
Learning about Tech
Goring Library run a digital inclusion programme, aimed at helping people to get online, use computers, smart phones or tablets, use email, online safety and so on. It is free and both one to one and group sessions are available. To find out more, call Goring Library on 01865 815155 or 01491 873028.
Gallowstree Common
Walking Football
This takes place every Wednesday at 10:30 am at Bishopswood Sports Ground and costs £3.00 per session. For more details contact Ian at ian.massey28@gmail.com or Martin at sunshinetowers@hotmail.com. However, you can simply come along to Bishopswood Sports Ground, Horsepond Road, Gallowstree Common, Oxfordshire RG4 9BT
Whitchurch Hill
Community Coffee Morning
Tuesdays from 10:30 am – 12:00 noon every week at The Old Stables. Ring Susan Scearce on 0118 984 2004 for details.
Sonning Common
Scrabble Club
Sonning Common Library run a Scrabble Club on Fridays at 10am to 12 noon. Just turn up!
Please note: This information is up to date as far as we are aware, but please let us know if this is not the case or if there is anything we can add. Thank you.