Weekly events

Thursday

Better movement – with Feldenkrais classes

Improve performance, develop wellbeing, reduce pain. 5.30pm – 6.30pm at St John’s Hall, South Parade, Bath BA2 4AF. See www.movewitheasenow.co.uk

thirty mile thursdays

Thirty Mile Thursdays is a mixed cycling group, meeting at 9.30am at Kingsmead Square. The group sticks to quiet lanes and cycle paths, new members need to be able to ride 30 miles. For more 07816 588287.

reading group

Local author and poet Alyson Hallett runs Reading Round at Widcombe Social Club in Bath, a fun and exciting opportunity to read stories and poems with a professional author. Free, 2.15-3.45pm. To book, contact Alyson on: alyson_hallett@yahoo.co.uk or call 07796401855.

all nations Bath english lessons

Morning classes: 10am to 12.30pm at The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath, BA1 1UG, £5 per session. Evening classes: 7.30pm to 9pm, Hay Hill Baptist Church, Fountain Buildings, Paragon, BA1 5DU, £20 for a term of ten lessons. Contact: admin@ allnationsbath.com

Zumba class

Zumba every Thursday 7pm-8pm at Hillside Hall, Oldfield Park, BA2 3NX. £4. Call 07794 089741.

like to try croquet?

£5, no booking or equipment required – just flat shoes. Camerton and Peasedown Croquet Club, Redpost Ground on Whitebrook Lane, opp Red Post Inn, Peasedown St John, Bath. BA2 8JH, 2pm to 5pm. Group also meets Saturday, Sunday and Monday, details as here.

Bath stroke support group

Meet every Thursday, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Turner Room Paulton Hospital, Paulton, 07597 242886.

mindful tai chi

Percy Hall, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, gentle exercise, £5/£3, 01225 445145, various classes 6pm -10pm.

weston Bridge club

1.30-4.30pm, Chicago bridge, friendly group. Mixed ability. Weston Parish Hall, Bath. £2 for members.

mr wilkins’ shilling women’s northwest morris

8pm-10pm. Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, 2 Northend, Batheaston. New dancers and musicians always welcome. 01225 852536.

Bath good afternoon choir

With Grenville Jones from 2-4pm at Argyle Hall, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £40 per term, choirs@grenvillemusic.co.uk for more.

daytime singing group

11am-12.30pm. Rush Hill United Reformed Church, Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath. 07592 016878.

Bath healing drop-in centre

11am-1pm. United Reformed Church Hall, Grove Street, Bath. Donation basis.

rubber Bridge (acol)

2pm-6pm, hosted by Dennis Bernard in Weston. Stake 50p a hundred. 01225 484523.

knit club at great British yarns

All knitters welcome. 7pm-9pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane. 01225 462776.

Bath spa Band

Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8pm-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street.

Bath Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm.

Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Road, Combe Down. 01225 310326.

Friday

avonside Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge, 7 for 7.15pm. Southdown Community Centre, The Hollow, Southdown, Bath. £3 table money.

rubber Bridge (acol)

Hosted by Dennis Bernard, stake 50p a hundred, 2pm6pm. 01225 484523.

saturday

Boules/petanque

Larkhall Sports Club, Charlcombe Lane, Larkhall, Bath. 10am to noon.

Bath cycling club

9.15am from Cadence Bike Shop, Chelsea Road, Bath and take in a circular route of 25 easy miles.

Bath organic community garden

Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am1pm. Royal Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699.

Beaufort Brick club

Lego Club: exciting challenges each week. Ages: 7-14; £10 per week. The Beaufort Bookshop, Larkhall, 9am-10.30am. To book: hello@beaufortbookshop.co.uk; 01225 571908.

Bath saturday antiques Flea market

Antiques, collectibles and vintage clothes, 7.30am5.30pm. Walcot Street, Bath.

green park market

9am-4pm including Baths Farmers’ Market 9am1.30pm, Green Park Station, Bath.

sunday

Bath rambling club

Weekly walk starting from Laura Place, Bath. Walks with a 9am start will cover 11+ miles, those starting at 9.15am will cover 7-10 miles. bathramblingclub.co.uk

Bath cycling club

Distance 50 to 70 miles. Coffee and cake stop halfway. New riders very welcome and will be looked after. Young riders welcome, but call for advice first, 01225 426467 or 079440933.

dry arch growers

Bathampton community co-op, a flexible and collaborative approach to growing. Sow, grow and share at our community allotment. Find out more by visiting on Sundays 11am - 3.30pm or call 07972 564641. End of Holcombe Lane, Bathampton.

spiritualist meeting

6.30pm service. Corston Village Hall, Sanctuary of the Cross Spiritualist Church.

quiz night

Cross Keys, Midford Road, Bath, 8pm. In aid of Dorothy House.

Monday

Bath ramblers walking For health

Free leisurely two-mile level walk, starting at 11am. Meet at 10.30am in Manvers Street Baptist Church Café, assistance dogs only. For more walkingforhealth.org.uk

pearson Bridge club

Duplicate bridge at 7pm in St Mary’s Church hall in Julian Road. For further information, contact Diana Emery on 01225 462608.

the silver ring choir of Bath

Mondays 7.45pm - 9.45pm at Manvers Street Baptist Church hall. Come and join us and make new friends. silverringchoir.org.uk.

widcombe community choir

Widcombe Social Club on Widcombe Hill, BA2 6AA, no audition, all welcome, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. widcombechoire@group.com. Term time only.

Bathampton Bridge club

1.15pm-4.30pm. Village hall, Bathampton. £1.50 per session. 01225 460800.

walcot lunch club

Mondays in term time at Nexus (Walcot) Methodist

Church (next to Hayes on London Road). Coffee from 11am and two-course home-cooked lunch at 12.30pm, £4 inclusive. Age UK Transport available £4. For more details and booking call 01225 331340.

spa Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge. 6.45 for 7pm. Odd Down Doctors’ Surgery, Bath. £2.50 table money. 01225 742277.

shotokan karate sessions

Suitable for all ages and abilities, 6pm-7pm (term time only), Combe Down Primary School hall (enter via Summer Lane entrance), £4 per session, family discounts – first lesson free.

humbugs singing group

Love to sing? Bring your baby or toddler along too. 9.30am-10.30am term-time only. St Saviour’s Church, Larkhall, Bath. 07940 597427

masonic museum

Wed and Thurs, 11am or 2.30pm. Sat 2.30pm only. 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath. 01225 462233

2nd Bath girls Brigade

Meet every Monday, 6.30pm-8pm. The Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath. 01761 416515.

Bath spa Band

Brass players and percussionists. Rehearsals 8pm10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath.

social Bridge

1.30pm for 1.45pm (not bank holidays). Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath. 01225 310232.

Bradford Bridge club

Come and play duplicate bridge, 7pm-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669 or 01225 863072.

meditation classes in Bath

7pm-8.30pm. John Williams Room, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £6 per class. Term time only.

Tuesday

Boules/petanque

Larkhall Sports Club, Charlcombe Lane, Larkhall, Bath. 10am to noon. Just turn up and play. City of Bath Petanque Club.

total Body workout

Bathampton Village Hall. 6.40pm. Suitable for mature people. More info from Jackie 07780662098.

chair exercises

Bathampton Village Hall. 3.15pm. These classes are suitable for mature people – more info from Jackie 07780662098.

Better movement – with Feldenkrais classes

Improve performance, develop wellbeing, reduce pain. 10.45am to 11.45am at Apthorp Centre, Weston Road, Bath, BA1 2XT. See www.movewitheasenow.co.uk. No classes until September.

table tennis group

Bathampton Scout Hall. £3 per session. Call David Plumbridge on 429979.

salsa classes

Complete beginners, no need to bring a partner. 8pm, £8/£7. Walcot House, Bath. 01225 335825.

clarity choir

A cappella community choir for all ages and abilities, singing songs from around the world. Manvers Street Baptist Church, 10.30am-noon. First session free.

Bathampton Bridge club

1.15pm-4.30pm. Village Hall, Bathampton. £1.50 per session. 01225 460800.

quilting Bee

Textiles room, noon-4pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath.

singing For the Brain

Singing to bring people with dementia and their carers together, 2.30pm-4pm. West Free Church (Moravian), High Street, Weston, Bath. 07540 921035.

sing alive community choir

10am-noon (term time). United Reformed Church, Bradford on Avon. All welcome. Term time only.

Bath organic community garden

Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am1pm.

Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699

art group age uk B&nes

10am-noon. St Michael’s Centre, St Michael’s Place, Bath. £3 per session. 01225 484510.

avonside Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge, 7 for 7.15pm. Southdown Community Centre, The Hollow, Southdown, Bath. £3 table money.

Bath Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Rd, Combe Down. 01225 310326.

qigong chinese yoga class

Tuesday 9.30am-11am at The Dojo (just off Walcot St) first class free, see www.chi-gung.co.uk/classes.

Wednesday

Bath rambling club

Bath Rambling Club meets for walks of between four and ten miles, bring picnics and wear stout clothing, see the website for starting point and more information, bathramblingclub.co.uk

Barney’s community cafe

9am-noon. St Barnabas Church, Mount Road, Southdown. Yummy cakes and Free refills of hot drinks.

the men’s group

Meet every second Wednesday of the month at the Royal Hotel, opposite the station at 7.30pm. Mobile 07903 939034.

citysound voices

St Stephen’s Church Centre (entrance on the left), Lansdown Road. 7.45pm to 9.30pm. Led by talented musical director Ruth Mckibbin. For more information, email secretaryatcitysound@hotmail.com. citysound. org.uk. No meetings in August.

songways choir

St Swithin’s Church, the Paragon, Bath BA1 5LY. 7.159.15pm. Beautiful folk songs, vibrant South African and American harmonies New singers welcome. Call 07894 205255. songways.co.uk.

Bath stroke support group

Meet every Wednesday, 2pm-4pm, Chelwood Drive Community Hall, Bath. 07597 242886

age uk drop-in ‘click cafe’

Friendly help with your computer/ipad problems. £3 coffee/tea, every Wednesday 10am – noon, St Michael’s Centre, Bath. Tel 01225 466135

sahaja yoga

Free meditation, 7.30pm-9pm. Bath Central United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath.

qigong chinese yoga class

Wednesday 6.15pm-7.15pm at The Dojo (just off Walcot St) BA1 5AX - first class free, see www.chi-gung.co.uk/ classes.

Bath Bridge club

Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Oldfield Old Boys Rugby Club, Shaft Road, Combe Down. 01225 310326.

Bradford Bridge club

7pm-10pm, The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669/863072.

Boules/pétanque

11am to 1pm, Queen Square (off when raining). Just turn up and play.

knit club at great British yarns

10.30am-12.30pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane, Bath. 01225 462776.

greensprouts parent and toddler session

Craft, singing, storytime, snack and lots of play, 10am12.30pm. Laurel Farm, Carlingcott, near Peasedown. £3 a session. 01761 420204. Email to arrange a place laurelfarmenquiries@gmail.com

Bath welcome choir

7.45pm-9.30pm Southdown Methodist Church, Bath, £45 per term (10 weeks), with first rehearsal free. choirs@grenvillemusic.co.uk for more.

s.p.a. single social group

Join us at our regular social evening and events. For more details, please contact Alan on 07493 923306. spasinglesocialgroup.co.uk.