Regular Classes & Activities

Below is an alphabetical list of regular classes and activities which take place at the hall. Some activities take place during term time only and others are seasonal. Please check the live hall diary or contact the activity organiser should you wish to find out more. We do have some regular slots available. If you offer a regular class or activity which you may wish to bring to Woodcote, please do contact us.

“Chair Yoga class was very good. We were using the main hall and found it very clean, the floor shone”.
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Baby and Toddler Group

Woodcote Baby and Toddler Group is a friendly, local group run by parents for anyone who cares for pre-school children (0-5 years). Our aim is to provide a friendly and relaxing environment for carers to unwind and children to socialise.
When: Monday’s during term time, from 9.30am to 11am in the main hall.
Cost: £3 per family. Children under 6 months are free.
Contact: Wendy Powell. Email woodcote.pre-school@hotmail.co.uk

Badminton Club

Woodcote Badminton Club
When: Monday evenings, 7.30-9.30pm in the main hall.
Contact: John Fung. Email fung.johnc@gmail.com

Bowls

Woodcote Short Mat Bowls meeting 3 times per week in the main hall from September to April.
When: Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays, 1.30 – 5pm
Contact: Chris Bergmann. Email csbergmann@btinternet.com

Health Visitors (Chiltern Villages Health Visitors)

When: Drop-in 9.30 – 11.30 am every second and fourth Monday of the month in the Function Room.
Contact: Email ChilternVillagesHV@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Karate

When: Thursdays from 6-9pm in the main hall and pavilion. Saturdays, 10-12pm in the main hall.
Contact: Ian Leonard. Email region37uk@gkrkarate.com

Pilates (Thursday Group)

When: Thursday mornings, 9 – 10am in the main hall
Contact: Lindsey Kent. Email mrskent04@yahoo.co.uk

Pilates with Functional Physio

When: Weekly starting Wednesday 5th June 10.15-11.15am in the Function Room
Contact: Jo on info@functionalphysio.co.uk

Pre-School

Woodcote Pre-school Group CIO is registered with and regulated by Ofsted for up to 37 children each day. We provide full day care from 8.30am to 3.30pm for children aged 18 months to 5 years, including those children still in nappies. We are very flexible in the sessions we offer, children can attend either a morning or afternoon session, with or without a hot lunch, and for those eligible for the 3 years funding we offer a whole day session.
When: Term time in the Pavilion
Contact: Wendy Powell. Email woodcote.pre-school@hotmail.co.uk

Pure Stretch

When: Mondays, 6.30 – 7.30pm in the Pavilion
Contact: Carly Maguire. Email cas.maguire11@gmail.com

Seated Yoga

Friendly and welcoming chair based yoga class. Pop along to meet Alex and find out more.
When: Wednesday mornings in the main hall, 9.30-10.15am
Contact: alexmersonpilates@gmail.com

Table Tennis

When: Every Tuesday, 2-4pm in the Function Room
Contact: margaretcarter1@gmail.com

Time to Talk

A new counselling service is now operating from a private space at the Village Hall. Karen Rhodes of Time to Talk is an experienced counsellor who is able to offer support for a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, struggles with life events and more. Karen provides a confidential, non-judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings freely to enable a deeper understanding of yourself and your life. Using psychodynamic theory and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Karen will work with you to develop coping strategies, enhance resilience and foster positive change. If you are interested in discussing counselling options with no obligation, please contact Karen and leave a short message with your contact details.  
Email TimeToTalk@gmail.com or call 07389 094978

WADS (Woodcote Amateur Dramatics Society)

An enthusiastic friendly group, who perform three times a year in the Woodcote Village Hall. We stage an annual pantomime which is always very popular with local audiences of all ages and represents a traditional aspect of true English village life.
When: If you would like to find out more, or get involved, then please contact Gillian Walmsley.
Contact: Gillian.Walmsley@gmail.com

WI (Women’s Institute)

Monthly meetings of the Women’s Institute.
When: The third Wednesday of the month (excluding July and August). 2.30 – 5pm in the main hall.
Contact: margaretcarter1@gmail.com

Yoga

A friendly and welcoming mixed ability yoga class for all with Ridgeway Yoga. These classes take place in the main hall. Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more and come along.
When: Tuesday 6-7.15pm with Imogen and
Wednesday 7.15 – 8.30pm with Ruth
Cost: £9 drop-in, or termly with a discount applied.
Contact: Imogen (Tuesday class)  imogen@ridgewayyoga.co.uk or
Ruth (Wednesday class) mooyoga@outlook.com

Youth Club

Woodcote Youth Club is run by local volunteers. The Club is open on Mondays and Tuesday. Monday evenings, Junior Youth Club 7-9pm. Tuesday evenings, Senior Youth Club, 7-9pm. Term time only.
Contact: Marilyn Maddock. Email WoodcoteYouthClub@outlook.com