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ee Fr Leisure Directory 2019 Making the most of your leisure time in Spelthorne 01784 446433 leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk www.spelthorne.gov.uk/leisure
Contents
Adult education, libraries and
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youth centres The Leisure Directory
is a really useful
Arts, culture and heritage 5
resource, full of
information about
Halls for hire 12
activities to enable
Interests, groups and you to make the most
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organisations
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There is something to suit all age
Parks and open spaces 24 and interests here.
Play 28 Cllr Maureen Attewell, Cabinet
Member for Community Wellbeing
Sports, health and ftness 30
Disability symbol The Leisure Services team
Many of the clubs and groups listed in We provide and promote a wide range of sport,
this directory are fully inclusive. Those physical activity, youth, arts and heritage and
with this symbol also have a dedicated wellbeing activities for local residents of all ages.
disability session. Please contact the clubs or
groups directly for more information. The team also supports and promotes local
voluntary organisations and clubs. We help
them develop and provide activities within the
eNews - keep in touch community.
Spelthorne Council produces a monthly
Email leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk,
electronic newsletter containing Council news,
call 01784 446433 or visit our website
events, planning applications and more.
www.spelthorne.gov.uk/leisure
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Follow us to help keep you and your family active, visit
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The Leisure Directory contains a varied range of leisure service providers, many of which are not connected
with Spelthorne Borough Council. The information included has been supplied by the individual organisations
and has not been verifed by Spelthorne Council for accuracy. Inclusion does not imply any recommendation.
When contacting any club or organisation, we encourage you to take note of the health and safety requirements
involved with the activity and to check they have suitable qualifcations, insurance and that they have relevant
child and adult protection procedures.
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Adult education, libraries and youth centres
Adult education, libraries and youth centres
Adult education Sunbury Adult Learning Centre
Tel: 0300 200 1044
ESOL class email: adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk
Contact: Andy Phillips web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/adultlearning
Tel: 01932 782005 FB: @surreyal
email: andy@opendoorchurchsunbury.com TW: @Surrey_AL
web: www.opendoorchurchsunbury.com Venue: The Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5DZ
Venue: Open Door Church Centre, Green Street, Sunbury- Info: Daytime, evening and Saturday courses and
on-Thames, TW16 6QQ workshops for adults from arts, crafts and pottery
Info: English for speakers of other languages. to dance and exercise, languages to photography,
Wednesdays 1-2.45pm. Free class teaching work skills and GCSEs. There is something for
reading, writing, speaking and listening. Fun and everyone. Course directories available on the
relaxed atmosphere for people to acquire English website and in the Centre to help you choose
for everyday use. a course that is right for you! Courses are also
available for learners with additional needs as part
Spelthorne K2 University of the 3rd Age of our Surrey Supported Learning provision. Visit
Tel: 01932 889337 www.surreycc.gov.uk/supportedlearning
email: su3ak2.membership.secretary@gmail.com
web: www.u3asites.org.uk/spelthornek2 Workers Educational Association
Venue: Salvation Army Citadel, Woodthorpe Road, Contact: Clare Leeming
Ashford, TW15 3JY Tel: 01932 853056
Info: We have a wide range of interest groups, covering email: wandw.wea@gmail.com
over 50 subjects from Art to Yoga, for retired and web: www.wea.org.uk
part-retired people who wish to meet others of Venue: Walton-on-Thames
similar interests and pursue a leisurely form of Info: Adult education courses for those who wish
study and exercise. Monthly meetings with a to follow an informal course of study, led by
speaker permit all members to meet each other. professional tutors. No exams. Call for programme.
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Adult education, libraries and youth centres
Libraries Youth centres
Ashford Library A range of sessions for young people including junior
Tel: 0300 200 1001 open access groups 11-14 years, enterprise group - SEND
web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/ashfordlibrary 11-25 years, open access senior groups 14-19 years, girls
TW: @AshfordLib group 11-19 years, boys group 11-19 years, young parents
Venue: Ashford Library, Church Road, Ashford, TW15 2XB and LGBT. Projects include Boxing, DJ workshops, dance
Info: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm. Sunday and workshops, sports plus much more. The sessions and times
Monday closed. Reading groups, Rhymetime and vary. Please email the centres for details or contact Surrey
storytime, digital buddy, councillor surgeries - Family Services on 01372 363655.
details available on website.
Ashford Youth Centre
Shepperton Library Contact: Louise Champion
Tel: 0300 200 1001 email: louise.champion@surreycc.gov.uk
web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/sheppertonlibrary Venue: Ashford Youth Centre, Kenilworth Road, TW15 3EL
TW: @SheppertonLib
Venue: Shepperton Library, High Street, TW17 9AU Leacroft Youth Centre
Info: Monday 2-5pm. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am- Contact: Louise Champion
1pm and 2pm-5pm. Saturday 9.30am-4pm. Sunday email: louise.champion@surreycc.gov.uk
and Wednesday closed. Rhymetime and storytime, Venue: Leacroft Centre, Leacroft, Staines-upon-Thames,
reading groups, coffee mornings, digital buddy - TW18 4PB
details available on website.
Staines Library Shepperton Youth Centre
Tel: 0300 200 1001 Contact: Louise Champion
web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/staineslibrary email: louise.champion@surreycc.gov.uk
TW: @StainesLibrary Venue: Shepperton Youth Centre, Shepperton Court Drive,
Venue: Staines Library, Friends Walk, Staines-upon- Laleham Road, Shepperton, TW17 8EJ
Thames, TW18 4PG
Info: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9.30am- Stanwell Youth Centre
5.30pm. Tuesday 9.30am-7pm. Saturday 9.30am- Contact: Louise Champion
5pm. Sunday closed. Rhymetime and storytime, email: louise.champion@surreycc.gov.uk
reading groups, councillor surgeries, digital buddy - Venue: Stanwell Youth Centre, Hadrian Way, TW19 7HE
details available on website.
Sunbury Youth Centre
Stanwell Library Contact: Louise Champion
Tel: 0300 200 1001 email: louise.champion@surreycc.gov.uk
web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/stanwelllibrary Venue: Sunbury Youth Centre, Beechwood Avenue,
TW: @StanwellLibrary Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7RH
Venue: Stanwell Community Library, Stanwell Health and
Community Centre, Hadrian Way, TW19 7HF Duke of Edinburgh Award - The Phoenix Project
Info: Monday 2-5pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Contact: Nick Charalambous
10am-1pm and 2-5pm. Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday Mobile: 07770 481773
and Wednesday closed. Rhymetime and storytime, email: niccharalambous@yahoo.co.uk
digital buddy, reading groups, Local Conversations - Venue: Ashford Youth Centre, Kenilworth Road, TW15 3EL
details available on website. Info: Delivering the Duke of Edinburgh Award to
Sunbury Library Spelthorne residents in a youth club setting.
Tel: 0300 200 1001 Thursdays 6-8.30pm.
web: www.surreycc.gov.uk/sunburylibrary
TW: @SunburyLibrary
Venue: Sunbury Library, The Parade, Staines Road West,
Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7AB
Info: Tuesday to Saturday 9.30am-5pm. Sunday and Monday
closed. Rhymetime and storytime, reading groups,
Citizens Advice Bureau, councillor surgeries, Friends’
coffee times, digital buddy - details available on website.
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Arts, culture and heritage
Arts, culture and heritage
Arts associations Arts centres
Spelthorne Community Activities Association Riverside Arts Centre
Contact: Jill Britton Contact: Eric Champion
Tel: 01784 247650 Tel: 01932 782850
email: jillmbritton@gmail.com web: www.riversidearts.co.uk
Info: Small annual subscription. Grants are available Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury-
on request to affliated members to further their on-Thames, TW16 5QF
clubs activities. Info: Run by volunteers to provide facilities for the
arts, including art, opera, drama, music, comedy,
Sunbury and Shepperton Arts Association pottery, sculpture, fower arranging, cultural
Contact: Secretary events, poetry and literature.
Tel: 01784 257175
email: info@ssaa-arts.org Sunbury Embroidery Gallery
web: www.ssaa-arts.org Contact: Barbara Robertson
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury- Tel: 01932 788101
on-Thames, TW16 5QF email: barbara@sunburygallery.org
Info: Open to all, the SSAA exists to foster and promote web: www.sunburyembroidery.org.uk
the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Venue: Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, The Walled Garden,
the arts in Sunbury, Shepperton and surrounding Thames Street, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6AB
areas. Run entirely by unpaid volunteers SSAA Info: Celebrating the village at the turn of the
promotes an annual Arts Festival in July, regular Millennium. Programme of exhibitions and
coffee concerts on Saturday mornings, musical workshops throughout the season. Open Tuesday
master classes, Burns Night, art/photographic to Sunday 10am-5pm (summer) 10am-4pm
exhibitions and much else. (winter). Free entry. Café with parking and
wheelchair access.
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Arts, culture and heritage
Focus on Art and craft groups
3D Decoupage Designs
Contact: Marion Bushnell
Tel: 01784 256983
Mobile: 07597 696616
email: marionb33@gmail.com
Staines Park, Commercial Road, TW18 2QJ Venue: 33 Parkland Grove, Ashford, TW15 2JB
Info: Adults, Tuesday 7-9.30pm and Thursday 10am-
Saturday Craft Club 12.30pm. £7 including tea/coffee. Make beautiful 3D
Our Saturday morning Craft Club provides the pictures from a large selection of prints.
opportunity for children 5-7 years (10-11am) and
8-11years (11.30am-12.30pm) to make and create Ashford Art Club
a wide range of craft projects, learn new skills Contact: Edwin Cripps
and have fun! The club runs during term time Tel: 0208 890 4419
at Spelthorne Resource Centre, Staines Park, email: artclubash55@gmail.com
Commercial Road, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 2QJ web: www.ashfordart.co.uk
and places must be pre-booked and paid in advance. Venue: The Fordbridge Centre, Clarendon Road, Ashford,
To book a place please contact Leisure Services on TW15 2QJ
01784 446433 or go to www.spelthorne.gov.uk/ Info: 16+yrs. Thursdays 7.15-9.15pm. Non-tutored sessions
leisurebookings Follow us on Facebook including painting, still life and portrait (all abilities).
@spelthorneresourcecentre Demonstrations and an annual exhibition. Annual fee
£30 payable January.
Provided by
Spelthorne Borough Council Shepperton Artists (SAA)
Contact: Peggy Pickering
Focus on Tel: 01932 229907
email: peggy.gesso@gmail.com
Venue: Shepperton Village Hall, High Street, TW17 9AU.
Spelthorne Arts Mailing list Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton,
Sign up to receive free emails with news, advice and TW17 9DH. Meadowview, Shepperton TW17 9DH
opportunities for arts activities in Surrey. Info: 18+yrs. Monday 10am-12noon at Shepperton Village
Hall, Tuesday 1.45-3.45pm at Greeno Centre.
Whether you are an organisation or an individual with
an interest in the arts, email Arts Offcer Catherine
Thameside Art and Crafts Group
Learmonth at c.learmonth@spelthorne.gov.uk
Contact: Anne Keen
to register your details.
Tel: 01784 453035
email: anne@thekeens.me.uk
Provided by Venue: Thorpe Village Hall, (small function room) Coldharbour
Spelthorne Borough Council Lane, Thorpe, TW20 8TE
Info: Wednesday 7-9pm. We are open to anyone interested
in joining a small group of artists and crafts people.
Focus on
Staines Knitting Group
Arts Partnership Surrey Contact: Katie Flanagan
Arts Partnership Surrey is a strategic alliance of nine Mobile: 07931 251083
local councils and trusts working together to shape email: katie_lord@hotmail.com
and deliver a cultural offering for Surrey that addresses web: www.ravelry.com/groups/staines-knitting-group
social, economic, learning and health needs. FB: Staines Knitting Group
Venue: Nostrano Lounge, 55 High Street, Staines-upon-
If you have an idea from an arts project, or if you are
Thames, TW18 4QH
an artist or an arts organisation based in Surrey then
Info: Meet Tuesdays 6-8pm. We are a friendly group
APS would love to hear from you.
with a wide age range and welcome everyone from
For more information visit beginners to experienced knitters and crocheters.
www.artspartnershipsurrey.org.uk
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Arts, culture and heritage
Thameside Quilters Ashford Folk Dancers
Contact: Judy Stannard Contact: Barrie Bullimore
Mobile: 07759 024241 Tel: 01784 452160
email: webmaster@thamesidequilters.co.uk Mobile: 07470 203830
web: www.thamesidequilters.co.uk email: bkbullimore@gmail.com
FB: @ThamesideQuilters web: www.ashfordfolkdancers.org.uk
Venue: The Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens, Venue: St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Green Street, Sunbury-on-
Shepperton, TW17 9DH Thames, TW16 6RN
Info: Mixed group of all ages, skills and experience. Info: Wednesday 8 - 10.15pm.
Meet on the third Friday of the month between
February and November. 7.30-9.30pm. Friendly and
Everyone Active Dance School
supportive. New members and guests welcome,
Tel: 01784 493493
and your frst visit to us is free! There is an annual
email: spelthorneinfo@everyoneactive.com
subscription fee of £30.
web: www.everyoneactive.com
FB: Everyone Active - Spelthorne Leisure Centre
The Quilting Bees
TW: @easpelthorne
Contact: Charlotte Standing
Venue: Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines-
Tel: 01784 259064
upon-Thames, TW18 1AJ
email: charlotte_standing@hotmail.com
Info: Variety of classes including ballet, tap and street
Venue: St. Matthews Church Small Hall, Muncaster Close,
dance. On Tuesdays and Thursdays between 4pm
Ashford, TW15 2EE
and 6pm.
Info: Open to anyone wishing to learn, or return to
quilting. We meet alternate Tuesday mornings
Halliford Folk Dancers
9.45-11.45am. We have coffee/tea mid-morning, a
Contact: David Sansom
charity project, raffe, sales table, demonstrations,
Mobile: 01932 872617
occasional trips and a Christmas lunch. Tuition is
email: harfelddancestudios@hotmail.com
available for beginners.
Venue: Shepperton Village Hall, High Street, Shepperton,
TW17 9AU
Cinema Info: Wednesdays, 10am-12noon. No experience
needed. Soft and comfortable shoes recommended.
Pinewood Cinema at Shepperton Studios Coffee/tea break mid morning.
Tel: 01753 656815
Web: www.pinewoodcinema.com Harfeld Dance Studios
Venue: Pinewood Cinema at the Korda Theatre, Studios Contact: Paul Streatfeld
Road, Shepperton, TW17 0QD Mobile: 07939 302106
Info: A unique weekend experience in the heart of email: harfelddancestudios@hotmail.com
Shepperton Studios, see the best of independent Venue: St Pauls College, The Ridings, Green Street,
and blockbuster flms in luxury surroundings. For Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6NX
flm listings and times, book online or call. Info: 3yrs - adult. Various times and cost. Disco
freestyle, street, latin, ballroom, salsa, line dance
and rock’n’roll. Wedding dances, private tuition.
Dance
KH Dance Academy
Ann Langley School of Dancing
Contact: Mrs K Cameron-Webb
Contact: Ann Langley
Mobile: 07891 675753
Tel: 0208 751 2177
email: info@kh-danceacademy.co.uk
Mobile: 07957 746518
web: www.kh-danceacademy.co.uk
email: langleydancing@hotmail.com
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, Sunbury Methodist Church,
web: www.langleydancing.co.uk
Halliford Community Centre, Sunbury Cricket Club,
Venue: Village Hall, High Street, Shepperton, TW17 9AU
Laleham Methodist Church.
Info: 18+yrs. Adult ballroom and latin classes, all levels.
Info: 18 months-adults. Ballet, tap, street jazz,
contemporary, musical theatre, ftness and
Zumba gold. Holiday workshops. RAD, ISTD and
ID dance exams. Dance shows and pantomime
performances. Fun, friendly dance school with
qualifed staff.
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Arts, culture and heritage
Kristi’s Dance Academy
Contact: Kristi Jones
Drama
Tel: 01784 451028 Dramatize
Mobile: 07973 392130 Contact: Karen Davies
email: info@kdadance.co.uk Mobile: 07912 183085
web: www.kdadance.co.uk email: info@dramatize.co.uk
Venue: Hampton Baptist Church Hall, Beards Hill, web: www.dramatize.co.uk
Hampton, TW12 2AQ and Reach Academy, Venue: Ashford Recreation Ground Pavilion, Clockhouse Lane,
High Street, Feltham, TW13 4AB Ashford, TW15 2HH
Info: Children 3+yrs. Ballet, tap, modern, jazz Info: 16+yrs with learning disabilities. Dramatize runs two day
and street jazz, contemporary and creative time provisions - Academy and Theatrical Day Services
dance. Adult classes in ballet and tap. ISTD (9am-4pm). Evening workshops - Mondays 4.30-7.30pm
modern, tap and jazz. RAD ballet. Graded and Theatre School. Wednesdays 4.30-6pm Creative
vocational level classes and examinations. Movement and 6-7pm Zumba. Alternate Fridays 7-10pm
youth club. All are based on the theatre industry and act
Laleham Monday Folk Dancers as a platform to help further each individual’s personal
Contact: Barrie Bullimore development through the arts.
Tel: 01784 452160
Mobile: 07470 203830 Manor Players of Sunbury
email: bkbullimore@gmail.com Contact: David Young or James Ford-Bannister
Venue: Laleham Methodist Church, Edinburgh Drive, Tel: 01784 452589
Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1PH Mobile: 07796 531427
Info: Mondays, 10am-noon. £1.50 per session. email: info@manorplayers.org
web: www.manorplayers.org
Louise Hudson School of Dance FB: @TheManorPlayers
Contact: Louise Hudson AISTD DiP CDE TW: @ManorPlayers
Tel: 01784 441909 Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury-on-
email: lhschoolofdance@gmail.com Thames, TW16 5QF
FB: Louise Hudson School of Dance Info: All ages. Rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Staines, Stanwell, Ashford areas throughout the year with three main productions.
Info: Toddlers to majors. ISTD qualifed tuition in
ballet, tap and modern theatre dance ISTD PTP Academy
examinations. Happy, friendly dance school. Contact: Megan Louise Crawley
Fully insured, DBS and emergency frst aid Mobile: 07973 526012
trained. email: info@pindartheatreperformers.co.uk
web: www.ptpacademy.co.uk
The Urban Dance School (UDS) FB: @PTPerformerss
Contact: Matt Walker TW: @PindarTP
Mobile: 07852 322758 Venue: Magna Carta Arts Centre, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon-
email: matt.theurbandanceschool@gmail.com or Thames, TW18 3HJ
info@theurbandanceschool.com Info: For ages 4-24yrs. Musical Theatre classes plus LAMDA
web: www.theurbandanceschool.com examinations in Drama, Speech, Musical Theatre and
FB: The Urban Dance School (UDS) Public Speaking. Please visit our website for more
TW: @DanceUds information.
Venue: Based at Thames Club Staines plus classes
at leisure centres and schools in Spelthorne, Riverside Youth Theatre
Surrey and the Greater London area Contact: Emma Heaton
Info: 5+yrs. Street, breakin’ and hip hop dancing email: riversideyouththeatre@outlook.com
for everyone. A healthy form of exercise and web: www.riversideyouththeatre.co.uk
enjoyment. Lessons for absolute beginners Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury-on-
to professional standards are available. Thames, TW16 5QF
Many performance opportunities throughout Info: 12-18yrs offering opportunities for young people to
the year. expand and develop their talents either on stage or in the
technical team. We run term time rehearsing on Sundays
2-6pm and produce two shows a year in December and
May ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim!
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Arts, culture and heritage
Shepperton Players
Mobile: 07505 206757 Focus on
web: www.sheppertonplayers.org.uk
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury- Spelthorne Museum
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Info: Four productions per year. Plenty to do on and off Spelthorne Museum is situated at
stage. New faces always welcome. 1 Elmsleigh Road, Staines-upon-Thames
TW18 4PN and is accessed via Staines Library.
St. Hilda’s Entertainers
Contact: Mike Davenport The Elmsleigh Room (History of Spelthorne) is open
Tel: 01784 252170 during library hours (except for the second Saturday
email: sthildasentertainers@gmail.com morning of the month) and displays information on
web: www.sthildasentertainers.com the history of Spelthorne from the Ice Age to modern
Venue: St. Hilda’s Hall, Woodthorpe Road, Ashford, times. The historic London Stone is also on display.
TW15 3QL
Info: 10+yrs. Two productions a year - a play in May and The Thames Room is staffed by volunteers and is
a panto in December. Rehearsal nights Tuesday and open Wednesday and Friday 2-4pm and on Saturdays
Thursday from 8-10pm. New members welcome, 1.30-4.30pm and includes exhibits such as the
whether you want to star, be in a chorus, or simply help 1738 parish fre engine and a replica of a Roman
paint some scenery or sew some buttons on costumes. shop. There is also a small museum shop within the
Thames Room.
Stagecoach Performing Arts Staines
Contact: Natasha Clarke For further information
Tel: 07802 800633 contact 01784 461804, email
email: staines@stagecoach.co.uk staff@spelthorne.free-online.co.uk or visit
web: www.stagecoach.co.uk/staines www.spelthornemuseum.org.uk
FB: @StagecoachStaines
Venue: Thomas Knyvett College, Stanwell Road, Ashford, In partnership with
TW15 3DU Spelthorne Borough Council
Info: Drama, dance and singing classes for children aged
4-18yrs. Classes are once a week on a Friday or
Saturday. Two week trial for 4-6yrs (£25) and 6-18yrs History and archaeology
(£50). Trial fee will be deducted from the term’s fees
if you register for the full term. A great way to settle Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group
in and discover all that Stagecoach has to offer. Tel: 01784 461804
Childcare vouchers accepted. email: staff@spelthorne.free-online.co.uk
web: www.spelthornemuseum.org.uk
Staines Musical Theatre Group FB: Spelthorne Museum
Contact: Gail Thomas TW: @SpelthorneMuseu
Tel: 01784 605805 Venue: Spelthorne Museum, 1 Elmsleigh Road, Staines-
email: support@smtg.org.uk upon-Thames, TW18 4PN (access via Staines
web: www.smtg.org.uk Library)
Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Thorpe Road, Staines-upon- Info: Promotes the study of history and archaeology
Thames, TW18 3HJ in Spelthorne by running Spelthorne Museum,
Info: Monday and Wednesday rehearsals 8-10pm. monthly talks and a quarterly newsletter for
Friendly musical theatre group producing three members.
shows a year, always looking for new members for
stage and behind the scenes. Spelthorne Young Archaeologists Club (SPARCS)
Contact: Rowena Ferneley
Staines Players Tel: 01344 843370
Tel: 01784 511015 email: rowena@spelthorne.free-online.co.uk
email: secretary@stainesplayers.com Venue: Spelthorne Museum, 1 Elmsleigh Road, Staines-
web: www.stainesplayers.com upon-Thames, TW18 4PN (access via Staines
Venue: Stanwell Village Hall, High Street, TW19 7JR Library)
Info: Local drama group with ages 18-85yrs. We welcome Info: 9-16yrs. A monthly club for young people living in
anybody who would like to tread the boards or work Spelthorne and interested in archaeology.
backstage. Rehearsal dates vary.
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Arts, culture and heritage
Focus on Media and photography
Ashford (Middx) Camera Club
Contact: Brian Hulatt
Tel: 01932 787128
email: brianhulatt@tiscali.co.uk
web: www.ashfordcameraclub.org.uk
Venue: St. Matthew’s Church Hall, Muncaster Close,
Ashford, TW15 2EE
Info: Any age and photographic ability welcomed.
Please see website for meeting days and times.
Most are Tuesdays, 8-10pm.
The Staines Public Art Trail
Laleham Camera Club
The Staines Public Art Trail lists the public art, both Contact: Richard Gudge
new and old in Staines-upon-Thames town centre. Mobile: 07902 302482
A leafet from www.spelthorne.gov.uk/publicart web: www.laleham-camera-club.co.uk
is available to download which gives a route and Venue: Laleham Village Hall, The Broadway, TW18 1RP
information for viewing the art along with some Info: Tuesday, 8pm. In the summer we meet at various
interactive activities for all the family to enjoy. outside locations.
If you would like a hard copy of the leafet please Staines Video Makers
contact Leisure Services 01784 446433 or email Contact: Cathy Clarke
leisure@spelthorne.gov.uk Tel: 01784 433580
Mobile: 07837 794296
Provided by email: cathyclarke.catharine@gmail.com
Spelthorne Borough Council FB: @StainesVideoMakers
Venue: Laleham Village Hall, The Broadway, Laleham,
Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society TW18 1RP
Contact: Pat Burrell Info: We make and show amateur flms for our own
Tel: 01932 564556 entertainment and other IAC members. We run
Mobile: 07771 701615 practical sessions in using video cameras and
email: patburrell1@gmail.com editing. We have won awards in the UK and we
web: www.sslhs.org.uk regularly see, judge and are judged in other video
FB: @SunburySheppertonLocalHistory clubs in the UK. Open evening every summer
Venue: Halliford School, Russell Road, Shepperton, TW17 (usually May). We do flm shows for other groups
9HX on request.
Info: 12+yrs. Meetings from September to May.
Illustrated talks about local and wider historical
interest. Members receive a journal twice a Music
year, newsletters and emails highlighting special
events. Subscription is £8 for a singles, £12 for Ashford Orchestral Society
joint members. Non members welcome to attend Contact: Janet Husband
advertised meetings at £2 per person. Tel: 01784 241027
email: steve.husband@bcs.org
Venue: St. Matthews Church, Ashford, TW15 2PL
Literature appreciation Info: Tuesday evenings 7.30-9pm. A small amateur
orchestra who welcome players of all standards
Friends of Sunbury Library and play a mixture of classical and light music.
Contact: Brenda Horwill
Tel: 01932 784866
email: dmhorwill@aol.com
Venue: Sunbury Library, The Parade, Staines Road West,
Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 7AB
Info: Literature appreciation and special events to
promote the library facilities.
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Staines Brass
Contact: Tina Burgess
Mobile: 07834 980695
email: tina.burgess3@ntlworld.com
web: www.stainesbrass.co.uk
Venue: The Bandroom, The Lammas Park, Wraysbury Road,
Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4XZ
Info: In addition to concerts in Spelthorne, Staines Brass
Band participates in national contests; it is currently
Barbershop Harmony Club of Staines graded nationally in the frst section. Principal
Contact: Dennis Counsell rehearsals Thursdays 8-10pm.
Tel: 01344 843522
email: dennis@stillriver.plus.com Staines Lammas Band
web: www.magnacartachorus.com Contact: Emma Elliot-Smith (Band Manager)
Venue: The White House, 45 The Avenue, Hampton, TW12 3RN Mobile: 07811 927410
Info: Thursday (phone to confrm times). Harmony singing email: emma.esmith@outlook.com
(a cappella). Frequent performances. New members web: www.staineslammas.band
welcome. Venue: The Bandroom, The Lammas Park, Wraysbury Road,
Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4XZ
Flute and Piano Lessons Info: A non-contesting brass band that concentrates
Contact: Colleen Muriel on performing quality concerts within and beyond
Mobile: 07722 574625 Spelthorne, often fund-raising for local charities.
email: colleenmuriel@hotmail.com Principal rehearsals Tuesdays, 8pm.
web: www.elfauto.ca
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury- Surrey Music Hub
on-Thames, TW16 5QF Tel: 01483 519303
Info: Serious learning that’s lots of fun! No exams. All email: surreymusichub@surreycc.gov.uk
ages welcome. Flexible days and times available. web: www.surreymusichub.com
FB: @SurreyMusicHub
Sing Spelthorne Choir TW: @SurreyMusicHub
Contact: Liz Down Info: Surrey Music Hub, led by Surrey Arts, is a network
email: info@singspelthorne.co.uk of music organisations and schools working together
web: www.singspelthorne.co.uk to bring more musical opportunities to young people
FB: @singspelthorneashford both in schools and in the wider community.
Venue: St Michael Catholic Primary School, Feltham Hill
Road, Ashford, TW15 2DG Surrey Singing School
Info: Thursdays 7-9pm. A friendly community choir, led Contact: Cinnamon Fuller
by a professional Musical Director. We hold no Tel: 01932 221542
auditions and anyone 18+yrs is welcome to join us, Mobile: 07830 450466
whatever their singing prowess. Free taster session email: info@surreysingingschool.co.uk
available. £4 per week, payable termly in advance. web: www.surreysingingschool.co.uk
Venue: Sunbury-on-Thames, Shepperton and Esher.
Spelthorne Choral Society Info: 6-18yrs. Pop vocal and musical theatre singing
Contact: Gill Sloan classes, musical theatre and drama LAMDA exams.
Mobile: 07527 155443
email: alanandgill@live.co.uk Thameside Harmony Chorus
web: www.spelthornechoralsociety.com Contact: Sarah Davies
FB: Spelthorne Choral Society Tel: 020 8941 5134
TW: @Spelthorne_sing email: sarah.davies@blueyonder.co.uk
Venue: Our Lady of the Rosary, Park Avenue, Staines-upon- web: www.thamesideharmony.co.uk
Thames, TW18 2EF Venue: YMCA White House, 45 The Avenue, Hampton,
Info: Meet on Mondays 7.30-9.30pm. Perform four TW12 3RN
concerts annually. Professional conductor, Music Info: An a cappella (barbershop) ladies choir always keen
Director Sean Bui, and accompanist Lindsay to welcome new members. We meet Wednesdays,
Bridgwater. Friendly, welcoming, no auditions. 7.45-10pm. £20 per month plus yearly association
Under 25s sing free! fees to LABBS.
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Halls for hire
Halls for hire
Ashford (Short Lane) Sports Club Ltd Christ Church Hall
Contact: Gary Denne Contact: Staines Parish Offce
Tel: 01784 252288 Tel: 01784 469155
email: asls@btconnect.com email: offce@stainesparish.org.uk
web: www.ashfordsportsclub.com web: www.stainesparish.org.uk
Venue: Ashford Sports Club, Short Lane, Stanwell, TW19 Venue: Christ Church Hall, Kenilworth Gardens,
7BQ Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1DR
Info: Venue available for hire for functions and Info: Large and small halls, kitchen, disabled
meetings. Catering and DJ can be arranged, fully access and facilities, parking.
licensed bar.
Fordbridge Park Bowls Club
The Bishop Wand School Contact: Pat Wickens
Tel: 01932 778639 Tel: 01784 242742
email: fnance@bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk email: fpbc2012@btinternet.com
web: www.bishopwand.surrey.sch.uk Venue: Fordbridge Park, Kingston Road, Ashford,
Venue: The Bishop Wand Church of England School, TW15 3SJ
Laytons Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LT Info: Our hall is used for bowls club activities
Info: Sports hall, dance studio, drama studio, indoor and in addition regularly hosts committee
swimming pool and an astro turf pitch all for hire. meetings, training sessions, social functions
and parties. Wheelchair access, disabled
facilities available. Large car parking area
adjacent to the hall. Call for capacity, costs
and availability.
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Hazelwood Centre
Contact: Fiona McHugh Focus on
Tel: 01932 750190
email: admin@hazelwood-centre.co.uk
web: www.hazelwood-centre.co.uk
FB: @HazelwoodCentre
TW: @HazelwoodCentre
Venue: Hazelwood Drive, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6QU
Info: Caters for a range of events; birthdays, wedding
receptions, corporate. Club house open to public
Monday-Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 9am-midnight
and Sunday 9am-4pm (subject to private events).
Old School Building Management Committee
Contact: Peter Baker Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
Tel: 01932 784933
Venue: The Old School Building, New Road, Littleton,
Shepperton, TW17 0QQ
Info: Hall available for private hire up to 100 capacity.
Weekend hire for children’s parties up to the age of
Community halls for hire
10. Step free access and disabled toilets.
We have Council owned venues in the
St. Hilda’s Church Hall Borough that are available to hire for a
Contact: Chris Davenport variety of purposes including wedding
Tel: 01784 252170
web: www.sthilda.org
receptions, birthday parties, exhibitions,
Venue: St. Hilda’s Church Hall, Ashford, TW15 3QL business functions, dramas, musicals, club
Info: Main hall (capacity 160 dancing/ 210 seated) and and group meetings, dances, conferences,
kitchen. Thornton Room (capacity 50) and kitchenette. cultural and religious events. Most venues
St. James Senior Boys’ School
need to be vacated by 10.30pm unless
Contact: Lisa Canderton otherwise stated at the time of booking.
Tel: 01784 266935 Limited parking is available at each venue.
email: events@stjamesenterprises.co.uk
web: www.stjamesschools.co.uk/seniorboys
Venues available:
Venue: St. James Senior Boys’ School, Church Road, • Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
Ashford, TW15 3DZ • Greeno Centre, Shepperton
Info: Neo-Gothic building licensed for civil ceremonies • Shepperton Village Hall
in our main entrance and main hall together with
religious weddings in our beautiful victorian
• Staines Community Centre
chapel, christenings, picturesque grounds, catering
services, functions with licensed bar. Also available Hire charges depend upon the venue
for conferences, corporate events, classroom selected (please note there is a minimum
hire and sports hire such as cricket, tennis, astro
pitches.
hire time of two hours).
St. Nicholas Parish Centre For further details please visit:
Tel: 01932 221621
email: parishoffce4@gmail.com
www.spelthorne.gov.uk/halls
web: www.stnicholaschurch-shepperton.org.uk
Venue: The Parish Centre, Church Square, Shepperton, To book call 01784 451499 or email
TW17 9JY customer.services@spelthorne.gov.uk
Info: Modern and adaptable for business or social events.
Provided by
Spelthorne Borough Council
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Stanwell Rose Community Centre
Tel: 0845 432 0077
email: leah.campbell@a2dominion.co.uk
Venue: Stanwell Rose Community Centre, Mulberry
Avenue, Stanwell, TW19 7SF
Info: Large hall (capacity 100) which can be divided
into two smaller rooms (capacity 60 and 40). Fully
St. Peter’s Church Hall
equipped with kitchen, disabled access, parking.
Contact: Staines Parish Offce
Tel: 01784 469155
Stanwell Village Hall
email: offce@stainesparish.org.uk
Contact: Maureen Frost
web: www.stainesparish.org.uk
Tel: 01784 258958
Venue: St Peter’s Church Hall, Laleham Road, Staines-
email: maureenfrostb@aol.com
upon-Thames, TW18 2DX
web: www.stanwellvillagehall.co.uk
Info: Large/small halls, kitchen, disabled access, parking,
Venue: High Street, Stanwell, TW19 7JR
WiFi.
Info: Large and/or small hall for hire with kitchen. See
website for information. Latest closing time 11pm.
Spelthorne Gymnastics
Tel: 01784 781338
Sunbury Leisure Centre
email: spelthornegymnastics@me.com
Tel: 01932 772287
web: www.spelthornegymnastics.com
email: sunburyinfo@everyoneactive.com
FB: @spelthornegymclub
web: www.everyoneactive.com
TW: @Spelthornegym
Venue: Sunbury Leisure Centre, Nursery Road, Sunbury-on-
Venue: Laytons Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LP
Thames, TW16 6LG
Info: A new facility with gymnasium, dance studios
Info: We have a sports hall and studios available for hire
and a café/bar serving beverages, light meals and
for meetings and functions. Please call to enquire.
snacks. We host children’s gym parties and our
studios can be hired for events/clubs.
Sunbury and Walton Sea Cadets
Tel: 01932 223964
Spelthorne Leisure Centre
email: sunburyandwaltonseacadets@gmail.com
Tel: 01784 493493
web: www.sea-cadets.org/sunburywalton
email: spelthorneinfo@everyoneactive.com
Venue: TS Black Swan, near Walton Bridge, Penny Lane,
web: www.everyoneactive.com
Shepperton, TW17 8NG
Venue: Spelthorne Leisure Centre, Knowle Green, Staines-
Info: Hall with full bar and river frontage in Shepperton.
upon-Thames, TW18 1AJ
Available days and evenings, seats 60 people.
Info: Sports hall/studios available. Catering options.
Outside hard standing for BBQs etc. Car park.
WR Sports Club
Contact: Ben Guyett
Tel: 01784 251255
email: clubhouse@wrsports.co.uk
web: www.wrsports.co.uk
Venue: WR Sports Club, The Clubhouse, Woodthorpe
Road, Ashford, TW15 3JX
Info: Venue available 7 days a week, 11am-11pm
(extensions until midnight can be applied for),
capacity 100-120. Car parking, large patio with
seating. Catering and disco can be arranged. Social
membership available, new kids zone, pool, darts,
plus Sky and BT sports.
Spelthorne Leisure Centre, sports hall hire
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Interests, groups and organisations
Allotments Spelthorne Council Allotments
Tel: 01784 451499
Ashford and District Smallholders email: customer.services@spelthorne.gov.uk
Contact: Bob Standing web: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/allotments
Tel: 01784 259064 Info: Spelthorne has 13 allotment sites around the borough
email: ashfordallotments@hotmail.co.uk (two self managed). The popularity of allotments has
web: www.surreycommunity.info/ashfordallotments/ increased in recent years with a growing interest in
Venue: Chattern Hill Allotments, Feltham Road, Ashford producing your own cheap, freshly grown food and
Info: Would you like to grow your own fresh fruit and the opportunity to escape, for a short time, from the
veg? Join our friendly bunch of allotment gardeners. stresses of everyday life. See website for vacancies
Healthy exercise in the open air. All ages and abilities or call Customer Services.
welcome. Plots of all sizes.
Animals and horticulture
Shepperton Allotment Association
Contact: John White Heathrow Special Needs Centre
Tel: 07968 834301 Contact: Ken Tinslay
email: johnwhite84@aol.com Tel: 01753 680330
web: www.sheppertonallotments.org.uk email: info@heathrowspecialneedscentre.org
Venue: Shepperton Village Allotment Garden, Grove Road, web: www.heathrowspecialneedscentre.org
Shepperton Venue: Bath Road, Longford, West Drayton, UB7 0EF
Info: If you fancy a more healthy lifestyle, where you get Info: Opportunities for people with varying disabilities
exercise to keep you ft whilst you produce healthy from the age of 5 years to work with animals and
organic food for your table, why not apply for a plot horticulture. Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Saturday
now? Five raised beds for those with disabilities. only for pre-booked horse riding. With the exception
of horse riding, participation in all activities is free.
Volunteers always welcome.
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Collectors clubs Greeno Centre
Contact: Pat White
Ashford (Middx) and District Philatelic Society Tel: 01932 246173
Contact: Wendy Rushton email: greenocentre@spelthorne.gov.uk
Tel: 01784 463749 Web: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/communitycentres
email: rushwendela@yahoo.co.uk Venue: The Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens,
Web: www.ashfordstampclub.wixsite.com/home Shepperton, TW17 9DH
Venue: St. Michael’s Church Hall, Clarendon Road, Info: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. A wide variety of
Ashford, TW15 2QD activities and events including circuit training and
Info: Open to all ages. Fortnightly on Thursday 7.45pm. exercise classes, chiropody, kurling, memory group/
Exhibitions, talks, competitions, auctions and Cameo, Opal Group assisted by carers, massage
meetings with other societies. Visitors welcome. refexology, gym, stroke rehab, bridge, art, singing
and lots more. Hot lunches served every day.
Please come and visit our friendly centre.
Community boat
Staines Community Centre
Spelthorne Community Boat ‘Impossible Dream’ Contact: Sue Barlow
Contact: Derek Beake Tel: 01784 463073
Mobile: 07980 410665 email: stainescommunitycentre@spelthorne.gov.uk
email: impossibledream.sailability@gmail.com Web: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/communitycentres
Venue: Thames from Shepperton Venue: Staines Community Centre, Thames Street,
Info: Thanks to a Big Lottery grant, a motor cruiser, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4EA
‘Impossible Dream’, has been converted and made Info: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm upstairs (lift available),
available for short trips of the Thames for people 9am-3pm ground foor. Activities include exercise
with disabilities. It can take three wheelchair users classes, computer lessons and foreign languages.
and nine others. Operated by members of Queen Therapies include chiropody, aromatherapy and
Mary Sailability and Desborough Sailing Club. refexology. Come and visit our friendly centre.
Community centres Stanwell Rose Community Centre
Contact: Danielle Coram
Benwell Centre Tel: 0800 432 0077
Contact: Sacha Harden email: customer.services@a2dominion.co.uk
Tel: 01932 784232 Web: www.a2dominion.co.uk
email: benwellcentre@spelthorne.gov.uk FB: @StanwellRoseCommunityCentre
Web: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/communitycentres Venue: Stanwell Rose Community Centre, Mulberry
Venue: Benwell Centre, Downside, Sunbury-on-Thames, Avenue, Stanwell, TW19 7SF
TW16 6RT Info: Stanwell Friday Club for 60+yrs, every second
Info: Monday to Friday, 9am-3pm. Activities for the over Friday 10.30am-12.30pm. Knit and Natter for
50s including line dancing, exercise, bingo, art and beginners and experienced knitters 16+yrs every
craft classes and more. Please come along and other Monday 1-3pm. Digital DIY free computer
visit our friendly centre and staff to fnd out more. and internet support class every Wednesday 9.30-
Restaurant open daily. 10.45am. Let’s Get Moving, seated and standing
dancing exercise for 50+yrs every Monday 11am-
Fordbridge Centre 12pm and Thursday 1-2pm. Yoga for 16+yrs every
Contact: Jan Kinsella Wednesday 11am-12pm, all abilities welcome.
Tel: 01784 243880 Bingo every Thursday 10.30am.
email: fordbridgecentre@spelthorne.gov.uk
Web: www.spelthorne.gov.uk/communitycentres
Venue: The Fordbridge Centre, Clarendon Road, Ashford,
TW15 2PU
Info: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm. Providing a wide
variety of lunches served daily, many activities
and events including exercise, computer lessons
and trips. Please come along and visit our friendly
centre to fnd out more.
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Flower arranging Thames Valley Horticultural Society
Contact: Jose Green
Staines Floral Art Group Tel: 01784 241946
Tel: 01932 564835 / 01784 255705 Mobile: 07708 488351
email: stainesfag@surreynafas.org.uk email: josegreen45@goolemail.com
web: www.surreynafas.org.uk web: www.surreycommunity.info.tvhs
Venue: Grovebarns, Park Avenue, Staines-upon-Thames, Venue: Clubhouse, Fordbridge Park Bowls Club, Fordbridge
TW18 2EY Park, Kingston Road, Ashford, TW15 3SJ
Info: Evening meetings on 4th Wednesday of the Info: For all ages who have an interest in gardening
month comprising of 5 practical workshops and 3 and horticulture in general. Meetings, often with
demonstrations. Affliated to National Association invited speaker, on gardening topics are held on
of Flower Arrangers (NAFAS). Visitors welcome at the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm except
all meetings. December when we hold our AGM on the second
Thursday. Subscriptions are £10-£12 per years.
Sunbury-on-Thames Flower Club Visitors welcome at £2.
Contact: Secretary
Tel: 01784 257175 Information
email: hurrellh.11394@btinternet.com
web: www.surreynafas.org.uk Spelthorne Committee for Access Now (SCAN)
Venue: Riverside Arts Centre, 59 Thames Street, Sunbury- Contact: Lesley Windle
on-Thames, TW16 5QF Mobile: 07967 499829
Info: Fun with fower arranging! We are a small friendly email: info@spelthorneaccess.org.uk
afternoon club, meeting at 2pm usually on the frst web: www.spelthorneaccess.org.uk
Tuesday of the month. We enjoy fower arranging Venue: Meetings held at Council Offces, Knowle Green,
demonstrations, workshops and outings. Annual Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 1XB
Subscription £25, plus £5 per meeting, £6 visitors. Info: A voluntary organisation formed to improve access
and facilities for people with disabilities. We
Horticulture meet four times a year plus an AGM. Voluntary
membership £5.
Ashford Horticultural Society
Contact: Barbara Baghapour Local environment and wildlife
Tel: 01784 247907
Mobile: 07949 989366 Colne Valley Regional Park
email: barbara.baghapour@live.co.uk Contact: Stewart Pomeroy
web: www.ashfordgardeningclub.org.uk Tel: 01895 832662
Venue: St. Matthews Church Hall, Muncaster Close, email: colnevalley@groundwork.org.uk
Ashford, TW15 2EE web: www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
Info: Second Tuesday of the month, 8pm. Talks, Venue: Colne Valley Visitor Centre, Denham Court Drive,
competitions, refreshments. Four shows a year and Denham, UB9 5PG
an annual plant fair. Visits to gardens of interest. Info: Explore the countryside on your doorstep from the
New members welcome. Thames at Staines-upon-Thames along the valley
to Rickmansworth, including country parks, nature
Shepperton Horticultural Association reserves, 270km of paths, 70 lakes, 200km of river
Contact: Jon Button and amazing wildlife.
Tel: 01932 247255
email: jonbutton2004@yahoo.co.uk
web: www.sheppertonha.co.uk
Venue: Shepperton Village Hall, High Street, Shepperton,
TW17 9AU
Info: All ages. Two shows and one sale a year. New
members welcome.
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The Friends of Ash Link - FOAL Model railway/engineers
Contact: Irving Lord
Tel: 01784 259037 Littleton Model Railway Club
email: irving2lord@gmail.com Contact: Tony Hammett
web: www.snhs.org.uk Tel: 01932 786082
FB: Spelthorne Natural History Society Mobile: 07957 154390
Venue: Shepperton, either side of the M3 motorway email: tonyhammett@hotmail.co.uk
Info: Shepperton based wildlife group. Conservation Venue: Littleton Old School, New Road, Littleton, TW17
projects at Ash Link every 1st, 2nd and 4th 0QQ
Wednesday at 9:30 for a couple of hours. Info: Meetings frst and third Mondays of each month,
Additional volunteer work on weekends at other 2pm. Open to all ages but children must be
conservation areas around the Borough. See accompanied.
website or Facebook for more information.
Staines Society of Model Engineers
Spelthorne Natural History Society Contact: Stan Bishop
Contact: Gordon Freeman Tel: 01784 241891
Tel: 01784 453402 email: secretaryssme@btinternet.com
email: gorjoyfreeman@gmail.com web: www.stainessocietyofmodelengineers.co.uk
web: www.snhs.org.uk Venue: Staines Park, Commercial Road, Staines-upon-
Venue: Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton, Thames, TW18 2QJ
TW17 9DH Info: Train rides every fourth Sunday afternoon from
Info: September to May 2nd Wednesday in the month Easter until October weather permitting. See
8pm, a season of lectures with guest speakers. website for more information.
May to September a number of guided walks take
place in the locality with a spread of weekday/
weekend and daytime/evening events. See Social groups
website or Facebook for more information. New
members always welcome. Ash Club (Nat Association of Women’s Clubs)
Contact: June Browne
Spelthorne Tree Wardens Tel: 01784 246721
Contact: David Huxford Venue: Fordbridge Centre, Clarendon Road, Ashford, TW15
Tel: 01932 786806 (David Woods) 2PU
email: huxfordd@gmail.com Info: Second and fourth Wednesday, 7.45pm. Speakers,
web: www.surreytreewardens.org.uk demonstrations and outings.
Info: Voluntary projects to help improve the environment
involving tree planting, advice and maintenance. Ashford Rotary Club
Sponsor a tree in memory of a friend or relative. Tel: 01784 241756
email: info@ashfordrotary.org.uk
The Swan Sanctuary web: www.ashfordrotary.org
Contact: Dorothy Beeson MBE FB: Rotary Club of Ashford Middlesex
Tel: 01932 240790 TW: @AshfordMiddx
email: info@theswansanctuary.org.uk Venue: Ashford Manor Golf Club, Fordbridge Road,
web: www.theswansanctuary.org.uk Ashford, TW15 3RT
Venue: The Swan Sanctuary, Felix Info: Club meets on Mondays at 6pm for 6.30pm dinner.
Lane, Shepperton, TW17 8NN We welcome people interested in joining us and
Info: A charity for the care and enjoying fun and fellowship whilst fundraising
treatment of swans and for worthwhile causes such as organisations and
waterfowl, totally reliant individuals in the Ashford and Stanwell area as
on donations. Visitors well as for projects in the Third World. We have
by appointment only. interesting speakers on diverse topics, we have
social evenings, outings, partners’ evenings,
theatre trips and more!
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Breathe Easy Spelthorne Ladies’ Club Sunbury Methodist Church
Contact: Patricia Reynolds Contact: Eileen Coombes
Tel: 01784 458623 Tel: 01932 788106
Mobile: 07946 532491 web: www.sunbury.tmcc.org.uk
email: reynoldsb1@sky.com Venue: Sunbury Methodist Church, Staines Road East,
Venue: St Matthew’s Church Hall, Muncaster Close, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5AD
Ashford, TW15 2EE Info: Wednesday, 7pm. Ladies of all ages welcome, varied
Info: A charity and part of the British Lung Foundation. programme, led by members and invited guests.
Meet on the frst Wednesday of the month except
January. Friendly, welcoming group with speakers Laleham W I
on interesting topics, outings and lunches out. Contact: Helen Hurst
Tel: 01784 455984
Greenefelde W I Mobile: 07768 340068
Contact: Christine Chambers email: griffval@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 01784 250673 web: www.mfwi.org.uk
email: chambersc2090@yahoo.co.uk FB: @LalehamWI
Venue: Laleham Methodist Church Hall, Edinburgh Drive, Venue: Laleham Village Hall, The Broadway, Laleham,
Laleham, Staines-upon-Thames,TW18 1PH TW18 1RZ
Info: Second Tuesday of the month, 1.45pm. Build new Info: We meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at
skills, take part in a wide variety of activities and 7.30pm. Speakers, outings, theatre trips and
make new friends. Visitors welcome. lunches. Come along and make new friends, ladies
from any local area welcome.
Halliford W I
Contact: Maureen Hayward The Lansborough Womens’ Club
Tel: 01932 782957 Contact: Barbara James
email: maureenhayward@btinternet.com Tel: 01784 452707
Venue: Halliford Community Centre, Upper Halliford Venue: The St Peters Hall, Laleham Road, Staines-upon-
Road, Halliford Village, Shepperton, TW17 8RX Thames, TW18 2QX
Info: First Tuesday of each month, 7pm for 7.30pm. Info: Every Wednesday afternoon 3-5pm. Principally for
Speakers, outings, cinema/theatre trips, lunches. over 60’s includes speakers, quizzes, bingo, games.
A friendly and welcoming group. Visitors Entrance £2.50 including tea and biscuits plus raffe.
welcome.
Men in Sheds
The Hope Club for stroke sufferers
Contact: Mike Wallin
Contact: Margret Lilley
Mobile: 07411 480045
Tel: 01932 223511
email: spelthorneshed@gmail.com
Venue: Greeno Centre, Glebeland Gardens, Shepperton,
web: www.spelthorneshed.wordpress.com
TW17 9DH
Venue: Fordbridge Park, Kingston Road, Ashford, TW15 3SJ
Info: For people who have suffered a stroke. Tuesday
Info: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, 2-5pm.
10am-12.45pm, term time. Age 50+yrs, no
Membership fee of £5 per month is charged to
membership fee.
cover costs. Members come together to share the
tools and resources they need to work on projects
Just Friends
of their own choosing at their own pace in a safe,
Contact: Mauveen Jones
friendly and inclusive venue. Aimed at senior
Tel: 01932 241366
members of the community both male and female
email: mauveenjones@hotmail.com
members are welcome.
web: www.just-friends.co.uk
Info: 60+yrs. For single people who wish to have
an active social life and make new friends.
Bar nights, dances, parties, theatre visits,
walks, meals out, jazz evenings. Membership
£13 per year.
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One-to-One (North West Surrey) Shepperton Ladies’ Club
Tel: 01784 446279 Contact: June Barnard
Mobile: 07748 202671 Tel: 01932 563739
email: onetoonenws@gmail.com Mobile: 07956 493361
web: www.onetoonenws.org.uk email: sheppertonladiesclub@googlemail.com
Venue: St. Peter’s Church Hall, Laleham Road, Staines- web: www.spanglefsh.com/sheppertonladiesclub
upon-Thames, TW18 2DX Venue: Halliford Community Hall, Upper Halliford Road,
Info: Social activities for adults with learning Shepperton, TW17 8SE
disabilities. Activities include music and dance Info: Women’s social club of all ages meeting on the 1st
nights, games and crafts, and lots of fun! Cost £3 and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, except for July
per person per session. and August. Prompt start at 7.30pm and close at
10pm, with a refreshment break at approx. 8.30pm.
The Penrose Club Speakers on a variety of topics and occasional
Contact: Marilyn Lacey socials and suppers. Outings also available.
Mobile: 07968 912360
email: admin@thepenroseclub.com Shepperton and Sunbury Rotary Club
web: www.thepenroseclub.com Contact: Brian McQuade
Venue: Hengrove Hall, Station Crescent, Ashford, TW15 Tel: 01932 564300
3JJ email: bnmcq@aol.com
Info: A social club for adults with special needs, 18+ Web: www.sheppertonandsunbury-rotary.org.uk
yrs. Every Tuesday, 7.15-9.15pm, subscription is Venue: Holiday Inn, Felix Lane, Shepperton, TW17 8NP
£1.50 per week. A range of activities including Info: Service club with local and international
discos, karaoke, arts and crafts, quiz nights, connections. Meeting time 7pm Mondays except
competition games (pool, snooker, darts, table bank holidays.
tennis etc.) BBQs, outside entertainers, music and
drama. Shepperton Village Afternoon Group
Contact: Diana Lee
Probus Club (Sunbury on Thames) Tel: 01932 219665
Tel: 07714 345004 Mobile: 07988 024720
email: mm2006guard-probus@yahoo.co.uk email: diana.pr.lee@gmail.com
web: www.probusonline.org/sunbury-on-thames Venue: Squires Orangery, Shepperton
Venue: The Holiday Inn, Felix Lane, Shepperton Info: Second Thursday in the month, 1.30pm. 50+yrs
Info: We promote good fellowship for retired business ladies social group, guest speakers, lunches, teas
and professional gentlemen. A regular lunch and fsh and chip lunch. Alternative contact, Jean
time meeting is held on the second Monday of Cain 01932 222280 or jeanc.cain@btinternet.com
each month where members enjoy a 3 course
lunch followed by a guest speaker. Other social Staines Rotary Club
events including partners are also organised. New email: stainesrotary@gmail.com
members welcome. web: www.staines.rotary1145.org
FB: StainesRotary
SALT (Youth group) T: @StainesRotary
Contact: Andy Phillips Venue: Mercure, Thames Lodge, Thames Street, Staines-
Tel: 01932 782005 upon-Thames, TW18 4SJ
email: andy@opendoorchurchsunbury.com Info: Tuesday 6.30pm for 7pm.
web: www.opendoorchurchsunbury.com
Venue: Open Door Church Centre, Green Street, Sunbury- Stanwell W I
on-Thames, TW16 6QQ Contact: Jill Lord
Info: Youth group to enable young people to meet and Tel: 01784 259037
socialise, and begin to explore Christianity in a email: stanwellsec@mfwi.org.uk
safe and good fun environment. Every Friday 7-9pm Venue: Stanwell Village Hall, High Street, Stanwell, TW19
(during term time). Free. 7JR
Info: First Tuesday of the month 7.30-10pm, guest
speakers. Monday and Wednesday 2-4pm from
May to the end of September Croquet Club
(Stanwell Recreation Ground). Equipment provided.
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Sunbury on Thames W I The White Lodge Centre - Rendezvous
Contact: Susan Whitworth Contact: Terry Broom
Tel: 01932 784937 Tel: 01932 577981
email: sunburyonthameswi@gmail.com email: tbroom@whitelodgecentre.co.uk
Venue: The Orangery, Squires Garden Centre, Halliford web: www.whitelodgecentre.co.uk
Road, Upper Halliford, Shepperton, TW17 8SG Venue: Rendezvous, Holloway Hill, Chertsey, KT16 0AE
Info: Fourth Thursday of the month, 2-4pm. A chance Info: Resource centre for adults with physical
to build new skills, take part in a wide variety of disabilities, sensory impairments and their carers.
activities and make new friends. Creative arts, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, life
skills etc. Cafe Bradbury. Drop in for a coffee.
Sunbury Village W I
Contact: Shelagh Bonnichon
Tel: 01932 761376
Steam railway
Mobile: 07950 836918
Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway
web: www.sunbury-village-wi.com
(HKWR)
Venue: Various, please check website
email: mwbrsoffce@gmail.com
Info: Last Monday of each month usually in the evening.
web: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk
We enjoy each others company, learn from
FB: Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway
interesting speakers and events, beneft from
TW: @Hampton_Kempton
individual skills and support initiatives within our
Venue: Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane,
community.
Hanworth, TW13 6XH
Info: HKWR is a heritage narrow gauge railway
Tea Pot
that offers children, adults and enthusiasts the
Contact: Andy Phillips
wonderful experience of a steam passenger
Tel: 01932 782005
ride against the backdrop of the adjacent and
email: andy@opendoorchurchsunbury.com
magnifcent Kempton Steam Museum. Picnic
web: www.opendoorchurchsunbury.com
and play area, refreshments available. March to
Venue: Open Door Church Centre, Green Street, Sunbury-
November, Sundays 10.30am to 4pm and some
on-Thames, TW16 6QQ
Saturdays when Kempton Steam Museum is open.
Info: A group for older folk to meet up over a cup of tea.
Visit website for fares and experience information.
Every Thursday 10.30am - 12.30pm.
Thames Ladies’ Lunch Club Uniform groups
Contact: Pauline Sims
Tel: 01784 456416 Boys Brigade 7th North Surrey
email: rolpaulsims@yahoo.co.uk Contact: Justin Camis
Venue: Anchor Hotel, Church Square, Shepperton, TW17 Tel: 01932 772711
9JZ Mobile: 07768 726203
Info: Takes place on the second Tuesday of the month, email: bb7thnorthsurrey@aol.com
with lunch and a speaker. Our lunch club has been FB: @bb7thnorthsurrey
running for over 40 years. We are a congenial web: www.boys-brigade.org.uk
group of ladies who enjoy company, a meal and a Venue: Ashford Common Methodist Church, on the
talk on a variety of topics. New members welcome. junction of Feltham Hill Road and Saxon Road,
Ashford, TW15 1LW
TTF Info: Monday 5.30-6.45pm 5-8yrs, Monday 6.30-8pm
Contact: Barry Mockford 8-11yrs, Thursday 7-9.15pm age 11yrs+.
Tel: 01784 457194
Mobile: 07976 877790 Brownies and Guides 1st Ashford Common
email: info@ttfonline.org.uk Tel: 01784 241891
web: www.ttfonline.org.uk email: 11hilljack@gmail.com
Venue: Various events at various locations Venue: Ashborne Hall, Littleton Road, Ashford Common,
Info: 20-49 years. Social events for singles and couples. TW15 1UQ
Info: Wednesday from 5.30-7pm.
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