If you have a club, class or society that you would like listed please get in touch at rosie@leckhamptononline.co.uk.
BABIES & TODDLERS
Broadlands Pre-school Centre
Various sessions for children from 18 months onwards. Burrows Field, Moorend Grove, Leckhampton. Please contact Barbara Leat on 01242 256354 for more information.
Cheltenham Twins Group
Friday 10am-12pm, Charlton Kings Baptist Church. Contact www.cheltenhamtwins.org or call Ellie on 07412 611986
Cheltenham Twins Group runs a weekly playgroup every Friday from 10-12 at Charlton Kings Baptist Church, Church Street, Charlton Kings. We also provide a buddying scheme, which offers one-to-one support for anyone expecting more than one baby in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire, as well as Expecting Twins Evenings where expectant parents can meet families of multiples in their own homes, and regular hospital talks.
Leckhampton Children’s Centre Baby Club
Fridays 1-2pm, Leckhampton Baptist church, Pilley Lane. For parents and their babies aged from birth to 12 months. Come along, meet other parents and play. Members of staff are on hand to provide support or advice on a range of topics if needed. Please ring on 01242 239832 for more information.
Leckhampton Road Playgroup
Monday-Friday, 9.15am-12.15pm, Leckhampton Road Scout Hut. Takes children from age 2yrs 9months. Contact Sarah Smith 07814 933203.
Leckhampton Toddlers
Toddlers and their carers meet Tuesdays 9.45am-11.30am, Leckhampton Village Hall.
Monkey Music
Thursday afternoons, Emmanuel Church, Fairfield Parade, Leckhampton. Music Classes for pre-school and babies. Call Sian on 01242 890200 to book a free trial.
Paediatric First Aid – Workshops for Grandparents
This workshop is designed to provide Grandparents with some practical life saving skills, and parents with some reassurance! Next workshop: Saturday 9th October, 1-4pm at The Brizen Young People’s Centre, Up Hatherley Way, Cheltenham. Price: £20 per person including paediatric first aid handbook, tea and cake! Contact Kate Moriarty at Fledgling Parents for more information on katemoriarty@fledglingparents.co.uk or 07786 731431. www.fledglingparents.co.uk/index.html
St Philip & St James Playgroup
Monday-Friday, 9.00am-12.00pm. 60 Painswick Road. For children from age 2yrs 9months. Telephone 01242 250212 for more information.
Toddler Group
Monday & Thursday, 10am-11.30am term time. Bethesda Church Hall, Great Norwood Street.
Emmanuel Church Toddler Group
Every Monday from 9.45am-11.45am to play, sing, paint and create. For more information contact Sheila on 01242 517025.
Well Baby Cafe – a six week course for new parents
This course is run over six weeks and includes; baby massage, child development, basic life support and CPR, introducing solid food and dealing with choking, childhood illnesses, and emotional wellbeing and self-nurture. Starts 7th October 10.30am-12.00pm at The Brizen Young People’s Centre, Up Hatherley Way, Cheltenham.
Price: £60 including Paediatric First Aid handbook, towel, oil, handouts, and tea and cake! Contact Kate Moriarty at Fledgling Parents for more information on katemoriarty@fledglingparents.co.uk or 07786 731431. www.fledglingparents.co.uk/index.html
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
24th Cheltenham (Leckhampton) Scouts
Come and join! Please get in touch to be added to the waiting lists for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Call Janet Crompton-Allison on 01242 514919 or email: janet@crompton-allisons.co.uk.
The Leckhampton Scout hut is available for private hire please contact Kate Henderson on 01242 516935 or email: katielhenderson@aol.com
45th Cheltenham (Bethesda) Scouts
Every Thursday evening for boys and girls aged 6-18 years. Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Contact Guy Carter on 01242 251886 or bethesdascouts@aol.com.
17th Cheltenham (Bethesda) Brownies
Every Tuesday evening, Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Contact thetartags@aol.com and www.bethesdabrownies.ik.com.
Bethesda Guides
At Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Contact snikwah@blueyonder.co.uk.
Awana Kids Club
Friday 6.30-8.00pm. For children ages 7-11. Enjoy fun and learning at Leckhampton Baptist Church, Pilley Lane, Leckhampton.
Old Patesians RFC
Rugby for ages U6 to U19s. Sunday 10.30am-12.00pm. Old Patesians, Everest Road, Leckhampton. Contact Ryan on 07787 547405, or visit www.OPRFC.co.uk.
Sunday School
For ages 3-14 yrs each Sunday, 3-4pm. Providence Baptist Chapel, Naunton Parade. Contact 01242 228035.
Leckhampton Tappers
Dance for fun! Children’s classes in tap, modern, ballet and jazz, for all ages. First class is free. At Leckhampton Village Hall and Bournside Sports Centre. Contact 01242 572710 or 07793 591758.
Leckhampton Rovers FC
5-8 year old Academy meet at Leckhampton school on Saturday mornings. U9s and U10s meet at various venues on Saturday mornings. U11s and U16s meet on Sunday afternoons. Home grounds are either The Burrows or Naunton Park playing field. For further information contact Amelia Scognamiglio at ameliascog@hotmail.com or visit www.leckhamptonrovers.co.uk.
GENERAL CLUBS, GROUPS AND SOCIETIES
Bethesda Luncheon Club
Tuesdays at 12.30pm. For people over 60 at Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Contact Mrs G Harding on 01242 517607.
Bethesda Welcome Club
Tuesdays at 2.30pm at Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Varied entertainment for Senior Citizens.
Bournside Volleyball Club
Meets Wednesdays 7.45pm-10pm at Bournside School, Warden Hill Road. Visit www.bournsidevc.org.uk or email kevlewis@bournsidevc.org.uk.
British Sugarcraft Guild
Meets second Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm, Emmanuel Church Hall, Leckhampton. £3.00 entrance. Contact Angie on 01452 612494.
Buzzwords
Meets first Sunday of every month, 7.30pm, Exmouth Arms, Bath Road, Leckhampton. A poetry group consisting of writing time, guest poet and open mic. Contact 07855 308122 or cheltpoetry@yahoo.co.uk or visit www.come.to/buzzwords.
Cheltenham Bowling Club
Suffolk Square. Please call for further information on 01242 524164.
Cheltenham Cambray Probus Club
Meet Tuesday 10-10.30am at Emmanuel Church Hall. Varied programme of talks for retired gentlemen.
Cheltenham Choral Society
Meets Wednesdays 7.30-9.30pm, Bethesda Church Hall, Great Norwood Street. Contact Tony White on 01242 527521 or email anthony.white@ukonline.co.uk
Cheltenham Community Transport
Helps elderly, frail or disabled people maintain their independence with transport. Please phone 01242 515388.
Cheltenham Connect SkillSpace Group
Cheltenham Connect SkillSpace group hold a Business & Freelancers Networking Evening on the second Tuesday of every month at The Beehive, Montpellier Villas, Cheltenham, GL50 2XE. An informal meeting with drinks from the bar, where local business people can have a chat and share tips and skills. Contact Belinda on 01242 243763, or email belinda@CheltenhamConnect.co.uk or visit www.cheltenhamconnect.co.uk.
The Exmouth Arms Folk Session
Every first Wednesday of the month at 8.30pm. Bring an instrument, your voice, or just come and listen.
All welcome to this friendly, laid back session of music hosted by fantastic local irish band “The Life O’Reilly”
The Exmouth Arms Sunday Night Pub Quiz
Hosted by Rich or Joe. Pit your wits against the finest minds on Bath Road! Light hearted and fun quiz for all comers. 8pm start £1 per person including free buffet!
The Exmouth Arms Lunch and Lounge music from 1pm
1st Sunday of the month. Book your table now for this fantastic new event here at the Exmouth.
Enjoy the usual super Sunday lunch with the added bonus of some marvellous entertainment in the form of local duo “Thrill Collins”. (”the best band in Cheltenham”)TM. Combining acoustic guitar and upright bass, they are bound to make you smile with their part lounge, part jazz slant on some classic songs. From 1pm
Families Anonymous
Meet Tuesday 4-5pm, Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street. Confidential and free support to friends and family of suspected or former drug users. Call 0845 1200 660 for more details.
Friends of County Air Ambulance
Coffee morning every 4th Friday of the month 10am-12pm at Emmanuel Church Hall, Leckhampton.
Leckhampton Community Policing
PCSO Julie Lewis and PCSO Ross Nicholl are happy to attend meetings and have one to one sessions with local residents who have concerns about crime in the local area. Please contact on 0845 0901234 or email julie.lewis@gloucestershirepolice.co.uk or ross.nicholl@gloucestershirepolice.co.uk.
Leckhampton Grapevine
Canasta evenings, reading groups, discussion groups on prayers and other topics. Please call 01242 256262 or 262526.
The Leckhampton Players
Amateur dramatics with three performances each year. New performers of stage hands always welcome. Contact Lin Jemetta on 01242 863821 or visit www.leckhamptonplayers.com.
Leckhampton Women’s Institute
Meet every 3rd Wednesday each month, 7.30pm, Leckhampton Village Hall. Contact Julia Manning on 01242 524667 or Joan on 01242 515596.
LEGLAG (Leckhampton Green Land Action Group)
Join LEGLAG now and help protect Leckhampton and Shurdington’s green fields. Membership fee is £3 for three years. Contact Margaret White on 01242 523668 or email mwhite11@talktalknet, or visit www.leglag.org.uk.
Netball Fun League
Every Monday and Thursday evening at Bentham Country Club. Players and teams of all standards can join in. Fun, flexible and friendly. Contact Bridget or Stella on 07966 075542 or email info@netballfunleague.co.uk or visit www.netballfunleague.co.uk.
Patesians Sports & Social Club
Social membership is £6. Everest Road, Leckhampton. Contact 01242 524633.
Visually Impaired Peoples Support (V.I.P.S.)
Meets Thursday, 2-4pm, Bethesda Methodist Church, Great Norwood Street, Leckhampton. Contact Roger Lee on 07758 743959 or email roger@rwpflee.plus.com.
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