Activities page
Activities and classes at St Michael's Church Centre.
We have a wide range of activities taking place in the Church Centre
We have a wide range of activities taking place in the Church Centre
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Colehill Writers Group
This group is running
Colehill Writers Group offers a safe and encouraging environment where members write together. We share our work if we wish to, but the aim is to inspire and support each other, rather than offering detailed critical feedback.We meet monthly in The Alec Moore Room at St. Michael's Church Centre, from 1.15 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. on the third Friday.The group is self-supporting, so there is a small monthly charge to cover costs. We are open to all and new members are welcome, but numbers are limited to twelve.Please email Ian Nicholson at ian.elsewhere@btinternet.com if you wish to join us.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When 3rd Friday at 1.15pm to 4pm Contact Ian Nicholson Phone 07971104179 -
Colehill Community Café
Closed Wed 27th March and reopens after the Easter Break on Weds. 17th April 24
Coffee and Cake from 10.30am, and Lunches from 12pm until 1.30pm. All welcome!
Our Community Café is held in the Main Hall every Wednesday (except Christmas, Easter and Summer Holidays). It aims to provide a weekly meeting place for the whole community, with the opportunity of having an inexpensive lunch as well. Colehill Community Cafe is staffed by volunteers, some from St Michael's Church and some form the wider local community. The volunteers work in the kitchen and serve visitors cake and tea or coffee from 10.30 - 12pm and a choice of the soup of the day, filled rolls and jacket potatoes from 12 - 1.30pm (last order 1.15pm). Fillings include: cheese, tuna and baked beans.
Food is provided using our 5* Food Hygiene rated kitchen, on a donation basis - just pay what you wish.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Wednesday at 10.30am to 1.30pm (Lunches served from 12 noon) Contact Karen Phone 01202 841677 -
East Dorset Buddhism Group
This Group is Running
Group meets for meditation and discussion in the Alec Moore Room on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month between 10.30am and 12.30pm.
The meeting begins with a 30 minute period of sitting meditation which is preceded and concluded by some brief chanting. For those new to meditation there is the possibility of basic instruction. The group then usually reads a Buddhist publication which is discussed informally, or occasionally a tape by a Buddhist teacher is listened to and then discussed. Meetings may end with a further short period of meditation. No experience is necessary to attend meetings and anyone interested will be made welcome. For more information contact Steve 01202 880661Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10.30am to 12.30pm Contact Steve Wilson Phone 01202880661 Email steve.w@metronet.co.uk -
St Michael's Church Creative Craft Group
St Michael's Church Creative Craft Group produce displays and themed crafts, for use in the Church, to emphasise current topics. The group are currently looking for needle-workers.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When Saturday mornings when required at 10am - 12pm Contact Hilary Gooding Phone 01202841677 Email hilary.gooding@sky.com -
Bi Monthly Coffee Mornings
Coffee mornings are running
Why not come and have coffee or tea and cake with us for a social morning.
Join us playing scrabble, or bring your crafting for a chat. ALL WELCOME!
Held bi-monthly on the second Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm in the Church / Centre.
Dates for 2024: 13th January, 9th March, 11th May, 13th June, 14th September, 9th NovemberLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB When Second Saturday of the month at 10am to 12 noon Contact Jo Phone -
Mother's Union Prayer Group
This group is running
The Mothers’ Union which is an organisation of over 3.6 million members, women and men, living in over 78 countries, who believe in the importance of families. As well as encouraging and supporting families and marriage, members work to reach out as God’s family to change lives and bring Christ’s hope to those who are isolated, in trouble or in need. This prayer group branch comes under the umbrella of the Mothers’ Union of the Salisbury Diocese.
There is also a monthly communion service is held at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of every month.
New members welcome, please contact Di Shove for more information. 01202 855024Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When 2nd Thursday except August at 2.30pm - 4.00pm Contact Di Shove Phone 01202855024 Email desaks@btinternet.com -
English Literature Appreciation Group
ENGLISH LITERATURE GROUP (or how to get the best out of a book).
This group meets to discuss novels and occasionally a poem or play,
looking at context, literary style and conventions. We meet on the
first Monday of the month 2pm-3.30pm in the Alec Moore Room.
We have room for one or two more members.
Elspeth 01725 517581Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When First Monday of the month at 2pm-3.30pm Contact Elspeth Brown Phone 01725517581 Email elsp21@gmail.com -
Footlight Classic Kids
This group is running
Dance classes for pre-school, reception age children, and year 1 students:
BABY BALLET; Skipping hopping and twirling like a real ballerina
MINI MODERN DANCE: Co-ordination and control, using the entire body with lovely music.
TINIES TAP: a fun dance style that focuses on musicality using the sounds of their feet.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Wednesdays in term time at 4pm to 5pm Contact Leanne Phone 01202848052 -
Yoga Tone & Relax
This group is running
Yoga session run by Karen on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the Alec Moore Room.
Booking is essential, class sizes are kept to nine to ensure individual attention.
For more information, please contact Karen, tel. 07717776680 or email yogatoneandrelax@gmail.comLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm-8.30pm Contact Karen Scott Phone 07717776680 -
Colehill Community Choir
This Group is Running
Colehill Community Choir is a five part non-auditioning community choir who meet every Thursday at 7:30pm till 9:00pm in the Church. It is not essential to read music, but does help. They have several performances each year in aid of local charities. £3 per adults and £1 for children. All welcome.
For more information email colehillcommunitychoir1@gmail.com or telephone 01202 842311Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Church When Thursday at 7.30pm to 9.00pm Contact Susan Davies Phone 01202842311 Email sdavies@colehill.gov.uk Website Colehill Community Choir website Facebook Colehill Community Choir Facebook -
Quarterjack Quilters
This group is running
Quarterjack Quilters is a Wimborne-based group of enthusiastic, friendly quilters who meet twice a month on Friday evenings to share ideas and learn new skills.
Our programme includes workshops run by well known outside experts as well as skilled members of the Group.
For more information see their website.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Fridays (twice a month) at 7pm to 10pm Contact Lee Phone Email lenright38@outlook.com Website Quarterjack Quilters website -
Citizens Advice Bus
Citizens Advice Bus visits St Michael's Church Centre car park, in Colehill, on alternate Thursdays, from 1 - 3pm, to offer the local community advise and support on financial, welfare and other matters. Dates: 9th May, 23rd May, 6th June, 20th June, 4th July, 18th July, 1st Aug, 15th Aug & 29th Aug 2024.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Car Park When Alternate Thursdays at 9 - 11am Contact Tracey Phone 0800 144 8848 Email see website for enquiry form Website Citizens Advice Bus website -
Cherubs Parent and Toddler Group
This Group is Running
Cherubs runs on a Friday morning from 9:30am to 11.15am in the Church Centre. No need to book, all welcome. (Please ring the door bell and someone will let you in). For more information see their website and on their Facebook page.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall + Alec Moore Room When Fridays (during term time) at 9:30am to 11.15am Contact Revd Suzanne Pattle Phone 01202 883721 -
Women's Institute: Stitch Craft Group
This group is running
Among their various activities, the Women's Institute hold a stitch-craft group, which meets in the Alec Moore Room of the Church Centre on the 1st and 3rd Monday mornings. "Individually we have crafts we all prefer to do, be it beadwork, embroidery, knitting etc (anything really craft related) but on occasions we all work on a WI project together if there is something we can use within the Institute. At the present time we are making bunting for Colehill Parish Council to use around the village for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and table decorations for our WI Jubilee party." April 2022
Women's Institute regular meetings are held at 7.30pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Colehill Village Hall. We usually have a speaker or activity and there is always time for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Visitors are welcome and if you’d like to contact us beforehand please email us at colehillwi@gmail.comLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When 1st and 3rd Mondays at 9.45am to 12.15pm Contact Angela Hawkins Phone 01202875957 -
Slimming World
'Lose weight and feel great'
Come along and join Karen every Thursday evening at 6pm or every Saturday morning at 9am to see how Slimming World can support you to maintain a healthy weight for life! You will be amazed at what you CAN achieve!! A warm welcome awaits you. Do it today, a decision you will not regret!
Call Karen on 07957234839Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Thursdays and Saturdays at Thursdays 6 - 7.30pm, Saturdays 9 - 10.30am Contact Karen Malone Phone 07957234839 Email karenmalone63@btinternet.com Website Slimming World website -
Stretching for Seniors, Suitable for All
This group is running
Gentle, seated or standing with support Yoga Session run by Karen on Monday afternoons and Wednesday mornings in the Alec Moore Room.
Mondays:
Stretching for Seniors: 1.30 - 2.30pm, Chair seated with optional standing (with support). Assistance dogs welcome.
Yoga for Seniors: 2.45 - 3.45pm, Adapted yoga with seniors in mind. Bring your own mat.
Thursdays:
Stretching for Seniors: 10.30 - 11.30am, Chair seated with optional standing (with support). Assistance dogs welcome.
Booking is essential, class sizes are kept to nine to ensure individual attention.
For more information, please contact Karen, tel. 07717776680 or email yogatoneandrelax@gmail.comLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Alec Moore Room When Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm & 2.45 - 3.45pm at Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30am Contact Karen Scott Phone 07717776680 -
Move Beyond Pilates and Movement Therapy
"At Move Beyond's Pilates and movement therapy sessions, we explore new ways to establish better movement pathways, freeing up your body and breath and giving you new strength and resilience."
Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Mondays at 11.30 - 12.30pm Contact Kaye Woodgate Phone 07768135481 -
Wimborne Camera Club
This group is running
Wimborne Camera Club are a friendly club with a varied annual programme and an emphasis on encouraging our members to improve their knowledge and practice of photography. They have regular interesting and informative speakers, often a great opportunity to learn from their knowledge or experience.
The club meets on Monday evenings at 7.30pm from September through to April. For further information, please visit their website or facebook page.Location Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Mondays at 7pm to 10pm Contact Eric Wallbank Phone Email wimbornecctreasurer@gmail.com Facebook Wimborne Camera Club Facebook -
Tappy Toes Wimborne
This group is running
Tappy Toes baby, toddler and pre school dance classes are a great way to introduce our youngsters to exercise at an early age. We run award winning, fun and active dancing classes for children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Classes on Tuesday mornings.
Contact Brooke on 07729999392 or email on wimborne@tappytoes.comLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Tuesdays at 9.30am to 10.30am Contact Brooke Hooker Phone 07729999392 Email wimborne@tappytoes.com Website Tappy Toes Wimborne website -
Footlight Performance Academy
This Group is Running
BALLET, TAP, MODERN, MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING.
For children of all ages held at St Michaels Church Centre on Wednesdays during term time.
Contact: leanne@footlight-dance.co.ukLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Wednesdays at 5pm to 6pm Contact Leanne Phone 01202848052 -
Footlight Fabulous Feet - Thursday 10.30-11.30
This group is running
This program was designed with our smallest dancers in mind so that you know they are learning age appropriate material that is designed to aid their development as well as make the excited about dance.
Spaces now available for children walking to aged 3.
Contact: leanne@footlight-dance.co.uk for more detailsLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Thursdays at 10.30am to 11.30am Contact Leanne Phone 01202848052 -
DDMIX
This group is running
This is a new full body aerobic workout based on a range of different dance styles with easy to follow steps. Created by Darcey Bussell and Nathan Clarke it is fun, entertaining and stimulates the body and mind.
The aim of DDMIX is to get people moving without being intimidated by the word ‘dance’ or the technicality of the steps, but instead to give a full body workout that is such fun that you don’t even notice that you are ‘exercising’. With the vast number of dance styles around the world to choose from, no one will ever get bored! Our existing genres include the 1960’s, Line Dance, Bollywood, 1970’s Disco, African, Greek and Scottish and many more – you will always find something to enjoy.
Contact: leanne@footlight-dance.co.uk for more detailsLocation Colehill Lane, Wimborne, BH21 7AB Room/Space Main Hall When Thursdays at 9.30am to 10.30am Contact Leanne Phone 01202848052