Groups, activities and courses

Join us for GL11's pop-up cafe in Dursley Methodist Church, 10am - 2pm, every fortnight.

Accessible, affordable and inclusive. Everyone is welcome.

Run by GL11 Explorers group as a friendly, safe place to meet for song, laughter and fun, with tea, cake, and activities!

DiversiTea & Cake usually runs first & third Monday each month.

Specific Monday dates to the end of July 2024 are:

April 15th & 29th, May 20th, June 3rd & 17th, July 1st and 15th.

Bringing people from Sharpness together for delicious cake on the second Monday of every month. Everyone welcome.

10:30am - 12:30pm.

Specific dates for 2024 are:

13th May, 10th June, 8th July, 12th August, 9th September, 14th October, 11th November and 9th December.

Next six week session starts Thursday 2nd May!

Would you like to exercise both your body and mind? Want to fill the evening with positive vibes? We’ve got it covered! Come and try our evening YOGA class!

Learn alongside Miranda, who’ll show you how to combine slow, mindful movement, with breathing practice and invigorating poses and achieve the feelings of calm and relaxation you are looking for.

Next course starts: Thursday 2nd May, 5.15pm-6.15pm.

Cost: Six week block for £30

Bookings via email to office@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.

The UK’s most exciting non-audition pop choir is coming soon to GL11! Join a taster session on Monday 13 May to find out more about Some Voices choir. No auditions or experience needed, just a love of singing and music.

Monday 13 May 2024.

5:30 - 7:00pm.

£3 per person.

Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.

Bring along a small, portable item of furniture and learn to prepare, paint and finish using various techniques in this new two-week course at GL11 Community Hub.

13 and 20 May

or

3 and 10 June 2024.

5-7pm.

£15 per person.

Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.

This course, brought to you in partnership with WEA, will introduce you to different styles of pottery hand building techniques, and also give you a chance to explore and be creative in your own time and space.

Across the 7 sessions you will learn different hand building and molding techniques using real potters clay. By the end of the course you will have created a decorative hand-built clay piece using colourful glazes. The pieces you make will be fired in a kiln offsite.

The course fee is £58.80 but is FREE for eligible learners on certain Government benefits or low incomes.

From Wednesday 5th June, weekly for 7 weeks. 2pm-4pm.

To discuss fees and/or enrol please call Julia on 07827 832106 or email jmilton@wea.ac.uk

Discover how to save on the food shop with our free seven-week course. Upon completion you will receive £20 of Tesco vouchers.

Every Friday from 7 June to 19 July 2024

12:30 - 2:30pm

Enrol now by contacting: office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Come and join us to learn how to use pastels and charcoal to create your own masterpiece. On this course, brought to you in partnership with WEA, you will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge and understanding of different drawing techniques and learn practical and technical skills.

With supportive guidance and demos from your tutor, you will also be inspired by stimulating resources from other artists’ work, handouts and pictures to guide and keep you focused throughout the course.

The course fee is £25.20 but is FREE for eligible learners on certain Government benefits or low incomes.

From Wednesday 14th August, weekly for 3 weeks. 2pm-4pm.

To discuss fees and/or enrol please call Julia on 07827 832106 or email jmilton@wea.ac.uk

Grow in confidence, meet new people in the area and get out and about with GL11 Community Buddies. Buddying is a one-to-one friendship between a volunteer and a person who might want a friend. This can be a chat over a cup of tea, a weekly phone call, a walk in the park or whatever else suits you both. We carefully match individuals based on area and mutual interests to create genuine, long-lasting friendships.

To find out more contact Adam on adam@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.

Help us look after the garden, learn new skills and make friends all at the same time. No experience needed. Tools provided but please bring appropriate footwear!

Tuesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.

Free.

No need to book.

Learn new skills, work on a project, or share your ideas with others in this chilled, creative group for men.

Mondays 1 - 3pm and Tuesdays 10am - 12noon.

£1 per session.

Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Welcoming group, meeting weekly outside GL11 and going for a beautiful walk, suitable for all.

Mondays 10am – 12noon.

£1 per session.

No need to book.

Enjoy art-based activities, whilst making friends and enjoying a cuppa.

Mondays fortnightly 1 - 3pm and Thursdays weekly 1 - 3pm.

£1 per session.

Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Knitters and sewing bees unite to swap tips and enjoy a cuppa.

Tuesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.

£1 per session.

No need to book.

Lively, fun and active group for adults with learning difficulties, building friendships and encouraging self-discovery. Includes refreshments.

Tuesdays weekly 10am - 3pm.

£2 per session.

Contact us to join via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Wind down or boost your mindset with gentle, calming seated movement at your pace.

Tuesdays 2 - 3pm.

£2.50 per session.

Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.

Runs term-time only.

Enjoy the benefits of being creative in this focussed and soothing art session. All welcome.

Wednesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.

£1 per session.

Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.

Social activities for over 55s ranging from bingo and games, to quizzes and the occasional day out!

Thursdays weekly 10am - 12noon.

Free.

Limited spaces, call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.

Book yourself a space at our community lunch table for over 55s and enjoy a two course, freshly cooked, hot lunch with a drink.

Thursdays weekly 12:15 - 1:15pm.

£5.

Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.

Our Community Cafe is open for home cooked food Monday to Friday. Sharon and her team of volunteers serve up hot drinks, cakes and lunches.

As part of our weekly Warm Wednesdays, the cafe serves £1 hot food all day between 10am and 4.30pm.

On Thursdays, pre-booking is required for our £5 two course community lunch for the over 55’s. Call us on 01453 548530 to book yourself a space at our community lunch table.