Advanced French Conversation
2026-02-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-10 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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: via “Contact” on this website

Bishop's Waltham Reads: Book Club
2026-02-24 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: via “Contact” on this website

Tai Chi (Advanced)
2026-02-25 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-03-04 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-03-11 09:15 - 10:15, 2026-03-18 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 via “Contact” on this website

Tai Chi (Intermediate)
2026-02-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-18 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 via “Contact” on this website

Tai Chi (Beginners)
2026-02-25 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-04 11:45 - 12:45, 2026-03-11 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 via “Contact” on this website

Table Tennis
2026-02-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-11 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
£2.50 charge per session, payable by card on the day
refreshments included

Contact
Les Craddock via “Contact” on this website

Spanish (Intermediate)
2026-02-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Stables Meeting Room, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants, SO32 1PW
Spanish Classes for Members with the appropriate knowledge of the language
Held on Thursdays 11.00 am – 12.30 pm
At the Stables Bishop’s Waltham
For more information contact Roger Wingrove via “Contact” on this website

Italian (Intermediate)
2026-02-26 09:15 - 10:45, 2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Stables Meeting Room, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants, SO32 1PW
Italian Classes for Members with some knowledge of the language
The class meets fortnightly on Thursday mornings from 9.15am – 10.45 am
For more details contact Roger Wingrove via “Contact” on this website

Bridge
2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Various
The Bridge group has a potential of twelve members but the usual attendance is eight. Members range from those with significant experience of playing bridge (but who have lapsed) through those with experience in card games other than bridge – to complete beginners. Players usually progress quickly, becoming comfortable with counting points, basic bidding to agree contracts, and play to make, or defeat, contracts
The intention is to move on at an agreed pace – but this is very much enjoyable social bridge, not ‘hard-nosed’ competition stuff.
Details

Sessions are held fortnightly on alternate Thursdays
Usually between 2.00pm – 4.00pm.
Meetings taking in place by rota in members’ houses.
Members make a one-off payment of £2.00 to buy cards and score pads.

Contact
Roger Wingrove via “Contact” on this website

Scrabble for fun
2026-02-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

Ladies' Lunch
2026-03-02 12:30 - 15:30 | Various
Enjoy a leisurely chat and food with friends
Details

First Monday of each month
Various times and locations

For more details, please contact MVARA via “Contact” on this website

MVARA Minstrels
2026-03-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Stables Meeting Room, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hants, SO32 1PW
Singing Group
Details

Fortnightly on Mondays
2.00pm – 3.30pm
The Stables, St Peter’s Church, Bishop’s Waltham

Contact
Lyndon Palmer via “Contact” on this website
