MVARA

Scrabble for fun
2025-08-01 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Paterson Centre, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Swanmore, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2PA, United Kingdom
Scrabble sessions are held in the Paterson Centre, Swanmore
Details

Weekly on Fridays
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Paterson Centre, Swanmore
£1.50 charge per session

Contact
Alison Hume via “Contact” on this Website

Keep Fit
2025-08-04 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-08-11 10:00 - 11:15, 2025-08-18 10:00 - 11:15 | St Peters Church Hall, Maypole Green, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1PW, United Kingdom
Weekly on Mondays
10.00am – 11.15am
St Peter’s Church Hall, Bishop’s Waltham
£2.50 charge for each class

Contact
Sue Stainton: suestainton20@gmail.com

MVARA Minstrels
2025-08-04 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-18 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-08-25 14:00 - 15:30 | Stables Meeting Room, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants, SO32 1PW
The MVARA Minstrels meet for the fun and joy of singing together
Alternate Mondays 2-00pm – 3.30 pm
At the Stables, Bishop’s Waltham
for more details contact Lyndon Palmer lyndonplmr@gmail.com

Tai Chi (Advanced)
2025-08-06 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-08-13 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-08-20 09:15 - 10:15, 2025-08-27 09:15 - 10:15 | Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1ED, United Kingdom
Tai Chi and Chi Kung have been used in China for centuries to improve health and longevity. Benefits include improvements in mobility, flexibility and co-ordination. The gentle, low-impact exercises also strengthen bones, reduce stress and boost the immune system.
Details

Weekly on Wednesdays
09.15am – 10.15am
Jubilee Hall, Bishops’ Waltham
£5.00 charge per session, payable by BACS / card

Contact Linda Doswell: lindadoswell17@gmail.com
The session shown on the calendar for 17 December has been cancelled. Tai Chi will resume on Wednesday 7 January 2026

Tai Chi (Intermediate)
2025-08-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-08-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1ED, United Kingdom
Tai Chi and Chi Kung have been used in China for centuries to improve health and longevity. Benefits include improvements in mobility, flexibility and co-ordination. The gentle, low-impact exercises also strengthen bones, reduce stress and boost the immune system.
Details

Weekly on Wednesdays
10.30am – 11.30am
Jubilee Hall, Bishops’ Waltham
£5.00 charge per session, payable by BACS / card

Contact
Linda Doswell: lindadoswell17@gmail.com
The session shown on the calendar for 17 December has been cancelled. Tai Chi will resume on Wednesday 7 January 2026

Tai Chi (Beginners)
2025-08-06 11:45 - 12:45, 2025-08-13 11:45 - 12:45, 2025-08-20 11:45 - 12:45 | Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1ED, United Kingdom
Tai Chi and Chi Kung have been used in China for centuries to improve health and longevity. Benefits include improvements in mobility, flexibility and co-ordination. The gentle, low-impact exercises also strengthen bones, reduce stress and boost the immune system.
Details

Weekly on Wednesdays
11.45am – 12.45pm
Jubilee Hall, Bishops’ Waltham
£5.00 charge per session, payable by BACS / card

Contact
Linda Doswell: lindadoswell17@gmail.com
The session shown on the calendar for 17 December has been cancelled. Tai Chi will resume on Wednesday 7 January 2026

Table Tennis
2025-08-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Priory Park Community Centre, 23 - 25 Elizabeth Way, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1SQ, United Kingdom
Open to all members, who have at least a basic knowledge of playing table tennis.
We have three tables, so there are plenty of games to have in convivial surroundings, with refreshments available at a nominal cost.
Members who wish to join Table Tennis for the first time should contact Les Craddock prior to the session. Non members are welcome to come along for a taster session, but should also contact Les Craddock prior to the session
Details

Every Wednesday
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Priory Park, Bishop’s Waltham
£3.00 charge per session, payable by card on the day

Contact
Les Craddock: lesliecraddock@sky.com

Ladies' Lunch
2025-08-11 12:30 - 15:30 | Various
Enjoy a leisurely chat and food with friends
Details

First Monday of each month
Various times and locations

Advanced French Conversation
2025-08-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Various
French conversation for those with a good knowledge of the language.
Please note: Currently there are no vacancies – but please get in touch if you’d like to join the waiting list.
Details

Second and fourth Tuesday of every month
2.00pm – 4.00pm
Various venues

Contact
Sue Coombes: adrianandsue@btinternet.com

Members' Lunch
2025-08-15 13:00 - 15:30 | Various
Enjoy a leisurely meet-up over a meal
Details

Held on the third Friday of each month
Various times and locations

Contact
Roy Stainton: roystainton36@gmail.com

Bishop's Waltham Reads: Book Club
2025-08-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Various
Book club to read and discuss literature
Details

last Tuesday of every month (except December, held on third Tuesday)
7.00pm
At members’ homes

Contact
Lorraine Hansford: lorraine.hansford@outlook.com
