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Healthy Activities issued by Balmore Park and Emmer Green Primary Care Network, October 2019

Please use this publicly available information to ﬁnd something you enjoy, either ask Reception to print/email you the relevant page or go to your Surgery’s website and browse online. This is not an exhaustive list but an indication of what is on oﬀer locally. If you are accessing this online click on any website name and it will link you to the site. balmoreparksurgery.co.uk emmergreensurgery.co.uk

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Active Pages 2-4 Creative Page 5 Outdoor Pages 6-7 Social Pages 8-9 Sport Pages 10-11 Volunteering Page 12

Additional Information

Reading Services Guide This council-run website is easy to search and provides extensive information on activities and clubs for all age groups, use the Community Directory & Venues section or access the A-Z list.

Website: servicesguide.reading.gov.uk

Editor Compiled on behalf of Balmore Park and Emmer Green Primary Care Network (PCN) by S. Weeks, PPG member and volunteer, October 2019.

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Active

Allotments on Grove Road, Emmer Green and Oakley Road, Caversham. Contact: Reading Borough Council for availability.

Caversham Park Bridge Club Friendly Duplicate Bridge played every Tuesday 7:30pm-10:30pm with computer scoring, EBU registered. Disabled facilities, free parking & bar. Aﬃliated to Caversham Park Village Association. Milestone Way, Northbrook Road, Caversham Park Village RG4 6PF Contact: The Secretary 0118 947 7820 Email: [email protected]

BusyBees A drop-in for babies, toddlers and their adult carers to enjoys songs, stories and crafts. Monday 2pm-3pm, term time. St Barnabas Church, Parish Centre, Grove Road, Emmer Green RG8 8RA Contact: David Howells 0797 661 0833

Caversham Croquet Club A small, friendly club where all are welcome, there are open days and informal instruction available for both Association croquet and the quicker, more social Golf croquet. 26-36 Richmond Road, Caversham RG4 7PL (Adjacent to Albert Road Park). Contact: John Wakeﬁeld 0118 901 7120 Website: cavershamcroquet.uk

Caversham Park Village Association Membership open to locals. Groups include Leisure: Yoga, Theatre/Drama Group Sport: Badminton, Table Tennis, Squash Social: Bar, Games and Events The Milestone Centre, Northbrook Road, Caversham Park Village RG4 6PF Contact:0118 947 2589 Email: oﬃ[email protected]

Friends of Clayﬁeld Copse Conservation and wildlife group carry out woodland management. Work parties on the ﬁrst Sunday of each month at 10:00am Contact: Anne Latto 0118 948 445

Senior Circuits Health and wellbeing for over 60’s. Improve bone density, balance and ﬁtness. Mondays 10am-11am Cost £5 per session Christ the King Church, Sedgewell Road, Sonning Common RG4 9TS Contact: Conor Grogan 07717 326660 Email: [email protected]

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Adult Dance Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and FitSteps Tuesdays 7pm Tap and later, 8pm Ballet/Contemporary Caversham Methodist Church Hall, Caversham RG4 5AE Contact: Julie 0778 926 1550

FitSteps - Dance Fitness Classes Latin and Ballroom £6 per session St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Road RG4 8RA Thursdays 12 noon to 1pm Contact: Michelle 07970 555 154 Website: ﬁt2thebeat.co.uk

Pilates Classes Pilates and stretch classes for all ages to improve ﬂexibility, strength and endurance. Tuesdays 6pm -7pm Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham RG4 7TH Termly courses for all abilities. Contact: Sue Hopcutt 07939 232 665 Email: [email protected] Website: suespilatesparfait.com

Tai Chi for the over 50s Gentle exercises to improve balance, co-ordination and muscle strength. St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Road, Emmer Green RG4 8RA Wednesdays 9:45am-10:45am and later at 11am to 12 noon Cost: £5 per session (ﬁrst one free) Contact: Age UK Berkshire, Active Living Co-ordinator 0118 959 4242 Email: [email protected] Website: ageuk.org.uk/berkshire

Tai Chi & Tea - Arthritis Matters If you have arthritis or other mobility issues come and see how Tai Chi could help with coordination, balance and muscle strength. Thursdays 12 noon to 1pm Reading Canoe Club, The Warren, Caversham RG4 7TF Contact: 0118 977 6172 Website: arthritismattersreading.co.uk

Walking Netball Fridays 12 noon to 1pm All welcome, just turn up. Cost £4. Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richﬁeld Road, Reading RG1 8EQ Contact: Age UK Berkshire, Active Living Co-ordinator 0118 959 4242 Email: [email protected] Website: ageuk.org.uk/berkshire

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Walking Touch Rugby For men and women. Several weekly sessions at Reading Rugby Club, Sonning Lane RG4 6ST Cost £2.50 per session Contact: Mike Wickson 0118 969 5999 or Paul Alexander 07732 173 297 Email: [email protected] with Elise Wednesdays 10am-11:15am Gentle Hatha yoga for beginners or those with injuries. Several other local classes. Pre-book online, 5 sessions £45 Church House, 59 Church Street, Caversham RG4 8AX Contact: elisebeechen.co.uk

Yoga with Kate Emmer Green Youth and Community Centre Monday and Thursday evenings 7:30pm-8:30pm Cost £6 per session Contact: [email protected]

Yoga for over 60s A health and wellbeing session, promoting balance, ﬂexibility and mobility. Perfect for beginners. Mats are provided. Thursdays 10am-11am. Cost £5 per session Christ the King Church, Sedgewell Road, Sonning Common RG4 9TS Contact: Conor Grogan 07717 326660 Email: [email protected]

Zumba Gentle Dance Exercise to Latin American Music St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Road RG4 8RA Tuesdays 9:45am-10:30am. Cost: £6 per session Contact: Daniela Capasso 07900 307520 Email: [email protected]

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Creative

Craft Circle People come together to knit, crochet, embroider or do tapestry work. Newcomers welcome. Tuesdays from 9:30am St Barnabas Church, Parish Centre, Grove Road, Emmer Green RG8 8RA

Caversham & Chiltern Flower Club Second Wednesday of the month at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Creativity with flowers, traditional and contemporary. Our activities include: floral demonstrations and talks, workshops and courses, flower festivals and shows, fun events and outings. No previous experience required. Caversham Heights Methodist Church, Highmoor Road, Caversham RG4 7BG Contact: 0118 941 2329 Website: bbandoflowers.org.uk

Rock Choir Sing your way to friendship, fun and laughter! Popular contemporary music. Free taster session, no audition. Tuesdays 8pm Emmer Green Primary School, use rear entrance beside Community Centre. Website: rockchoir.com

Caversham Horticultural Society Contact: Membership Secretary, 01189 470 510. Website: caversham-horticultural.org.uk

Caversham Sing for Fun This community choir runs uplifting, fun sessions. Free taster session, no audition. Thursdays 7:30pm-9:30pm Caversham Methodist Church, Gosbrook Road, Caversham RG4 5AE Website: singforfun.co.uk

Caversham Women’s Institute We meet on the third Thursday of the month at 7.30pm (except in August). We welcome new members to our meetings and aim to support, enjoy and gain from activities together. Church House, Caversham RG4 8AX Contact: 0118 947 5176 Email: r.ﬂ[email protected] Website: thewi.org.uk

Rosehill Women’s Institute We meet on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month at 2pm St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Road, Emmer Green RG4 8LN Website: thewi.org.uk

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Outdoor

Allotments On Grove Road, Emmer Green and Oakley Road, Caversham. Contact: Reading Borough Council for availability.

Friends of Clayﬁeld Copse Conservation and wildlife group carry out woodland management. Work parties on the ﬁrst Sunday of each month at 10:00am Contact: Anne Latto 0118 948 445

Rugby Football Club Abbey RFC welcomes all ages of participants and supporters. Mens’ and womens’ teams, also Youth, as well as Mini by year group for boys and girls. Rosehill, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, RG4 8XA Contact: 0118 972 2881 Email: [email protected] Website: abbeyrfc.org

Caversham Park Tennis Club, 200 Caversham Park Road, RG4 6AA New members of all ages and abilities are welcome. A variety of membership options are available. Six ﬂoodlit courts and a modern clubhouse. Contact: 0118 947 9522 Email: [email protected] Website: clubspark.lta.org.uk/cavershamparktennisclub

Caversham Lawn Tennis Club, Queensborough Drive, RG4 7JA We welcome new members at any time of year. Nine courts with diﬀerent surfaces, two are covered by a dome during the winter. Contact: 0118 947 4566 Email: [email protected] Website: cavershamltc.co.uk

Walking Football for the over 50s Fridays 11am to 12 noon All welcome, just turn up. Cost £4. Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richﬁeld Road, Reading RG1 8EQ Contact: Age UK Berkshire, Active Living Co-ordinator 0118 959 4242 Email: [email protected] Website: ageuk.org.uk/berkshire

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Walking For Health A simple way to get more active. Graded walks to suit all levels of ﬁtness and meet new people, guided by experienced walk leaders. Contact: Philip Burbridge 0118 937 5192 Email: [email protected] Website: walkingforhealth.org.uk

Ramblers Association Website: ramblers.org.uk Friendly local walking groups offer a broad range of routes suitable for different levels of fitness and ability, led by experienced leaders.

Berkshire Weekend Walkers Website: berksww.org.uk

East Berkshire Group Inclusive, friendly walking group of all ages who enjoy the Berkshire countryside. Website: eastberksramblers.org

Pang Valley Website: pvramblers.org.uk Including short and easy routes, dog-friendly and family-friendly walks.

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Social

Rosehill Women’s Institute We meet on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month at 2pm St. Barnabas Church Hall, Grove Road, Emmer Green RG4 8LN Website: thewi.org.uk

Pop-in Cafe Pop-in is a get-together on Mondays from 2.30pm-4pm (during school term time), when mainly senior people come together for a friendly chat, tea, homemade cakes and laughter. Often we have a lighthearted quiz and occasionally we have a guest or activities. Everyone is very welcome. Grace Church, 119 Peppard Road, Caversham RG4 8TR (oppo. The Hill Primary School) Contact: 0118 947 4529 Email: Oﬃ[email protected] Website: gracechurchcaversham.org.uk/retired

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Milestone Older People's Social Club The social club is for older people who are looking to socialise, exercise and meet new people. It is run by local volunteers and supported by Reading Borough Council. Every Thursday except the 5th Thursday of the month. From 10.30am-2:30pm includes tea, coﬀee, hot lunch and seated exercise. Cost £3.50. Milestone Way, Northbrook Road, Caversham Park Village, Reading RG4 6PF Contact: 07834 335103 or 0118 9470433

Coﬀee Morning at Caversham Park Church Now you have some time that’s free, come in for a cup of tea, sit down and relax. Have a nice chat, make new friends. We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month 10am-12 noon. The Milestone Centre, Northbrook Road, Caversham RG4 6PF Contact: 0118 947 2589

Caversham Carers Support Group We are an informal group meeting to socialise every 1st Monday of the month between 11am-12.30pm. Information and guidance are available. Occasionally speakers are invited to join us. Hot beverages and biscuits served. Caversham Heights Methodist Church, 74 Highmoor Road, Caversham RG4 7BG Contact: 0118 324 7333 Email: [email protected]

Caversham Over 50's Club Mixed group that play bingo and have a raﬄe. We also go out on trips every couple of months. 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month Caversham Conservative Club, 371 Gosbrook Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 8ED Contact: Phyllis Hinton 0118 931 3451

Caversham Baptist Church Weekly 3 course lunch at low price Caversham Baptist Church, South Street, Caversham RG4 8HY Contact: 0118 954 5353 Email: oﬃ[email protected] Website: cavershambaptistchurch.org.uk

The Hibernian Lunch Club A chance for older citizens to get out and meet people at The Hibernian: Lunch Club held at The Reading Irish Centre 3 days a week, from 12 noon on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Everyone over 60 is welcome to come to the meal and activities like seated yoga and bingo afterwards. Cost £4 per session. The Reading Irish Centre, 96-104 Chatham Street, Reading RG1 7HT Contact: Anne 01189 426 932 or Gloria 01491 680 823 Email: [email protected] Website: thehiberniansociety.co.uk

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Sport

Badminton for the over 50s All welcome, just turn up. Fridays 10am-11am. Equipment provided. Cost £5. Rivermead Leisure Centre, Richﬁeld Road, Reading RG1 8EQ Contact: Age UK Berkshire, Active Living Co-ordinator 0118 959 4242 Email: [email protected] Website: ageuk.org.uk/berkshire

Highdown School Sport & Leisure Gym and swimming membership available. Also a variety of £5 pay-as-you-go ﬁtness classes. Based in the school at Surely Row, Emmer Green, RG4 8LR Contact : Duty Manager 0118 901 5812 Website: highdown.reading.sch.uk

Rivermead Leisure Complex and Gym Gym, indoor bowls, pool, badminton courts and a variety ﬁtness classes. Richﬁeld Avenue, Reading RG1 8EQ Contact: 0118 901 5000 Website: better.org.uk

Caversham Health and Fitness Gym, studio, squash courts and children’s softplay area. Archway Road, Caversham RG4 8AN Contact: 0118 948 4849 Website: clubchf.co.uk

Rugby Football Club Abbey RFC welcomes all ages of participants and supporters. Mens’ and womens’ teams, also Youth, as well as Mini by year group for boys and girls. Abbey RFC, Rosehill, Peppard Road, Emmer Green, RG4 8XA Contact: 0118 972 2881 Email: [email protected] Website: abbeyrfc.org

Caversham Park Tennis Club New members of all ages and abilities are welcome. Six ﬂoodlit courts and a modern clubhouse. CPTC, 200 Caversham Park Road, RG4 6AA Contact: 0118 947 9522 Email: [email protected] Website: clubspark.lta.org.uk/cavershamparktennisclub

Caversham Lawn Tennis Club We welcome new members at any time of year. Nine courts with diﬀerent surfaces, two are covered by a dome during the winter. CLTC, Queensborough Drive, RG4 7JA Contact: 0118 947 4566 Email: [email protected] Website: cavershamltc.co.uk

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Volunteering

Caversham Good Neighbours A community initiative to help elderly and disabled residents in Caversham, Emmer Green and Tokers Green by providing essential transport for health appointments etc. We assist with shopping locally and make social visits to the housebound and sick. Opening hours for enquiries are 9.30am-11.30am Monday - Friday. Church House, 59 Church Street, Caversham RG4 8AX Contact: 0118 948 3466 Email: [email protected] Website: cavershamgoodneighbours.org.uk

ENRYCH Berkshire ENRYCH is a national charity based on the vision of the late Leonard Cheshire, who was keen to ensure the availability of leisure and learning opportunities for adults with a physical disability. Room G1 TOB1, Earley Gate, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6AT Contact: 0844 412 7501 Facebook: facebook.com/enrychberkshire Website: enrychberkshire.org.uk

National Trust An opportunity to work in amazing places, make new friends and help a great cause. Website: nationaltrust.org.uk

Reading Voluntary Action RVA matches volunteers to great opportunities and works together with organisations across the area to improve the lives of local people. We provide comprehensive, searchable information at: servicesguide.reading.gov.uk RVA, 3rd Floor, Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ Contact: 0118 937 2273 Email: [email protected] Website: rva.org.uk

True Food Co-op We are a not-for-proﬁt community shop selling local, organic and wholesome food, as well as toiletries and household goods. The shop is open daily from 10am-6pm except on Sundays and Tuesdays. 61 Grove Road, Emmer Green, RG4 8LJ Contact: 0118 946 1188 Email: [email protected] Website: truefood.coop

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