Groups, activities and courses

Join us and make a beautiful festive wreath with the lovely Clare.

Using a natural, willow base, we'll decorate our beautiful wreaths with locally sourced foliage, berries, dried grasses, seed heads, dried fruit and ribbons. The design is up to you, we’re here for a good time and some gorgeous greenery this Christmas.

Thursday 11 December - 5 - 7pm

Monday 15 December - 3 - 5pm

£30

Book now on Eventbrite or call 01453 548530.

Book 2 or more of our Christmas workshops and we’ll arrange for Santa’s helpers to serve you a FREE slice of one of our delicious festive cakes and bakes.

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.

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, other than on days when GL11 is closed.

Specific Monday dates to the end of July 2025 are:

6th and 20th January, 3rd February, 3rd and 17th March, 7th April, 19th May, 2nd and 16th June, 7th July.

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

Mondays 10am - 12pm and Thursdays 1 - 3pm.

£2 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.

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.

£2 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.

£2 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.

£3.50 per session.

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

GL11 Community Hub is now offering affordable and enjoyable exercise classes for adults aged 60+ in the GL11 area. Together we'll take part in strength, balance and flexibility exercises before having some social time with tea and coffee.

£3 per session.

Tuesdays 2 - 4pm at The Chantry Centre, Long Street, Dursley, GL11 4JB (accessible by public transport, free long stay car park available on Long Street).

Thursdays 1 -3pm at Stinchcombe Village Hall, The Street, Stinchcombe, GL11 6AP (accessible by public transport, free parking available onsite).

To book, please call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk.

Looking to jump start your career or try something new?

Join us at our weekly drop-in space and access digital resources, connect with peer support, and set aside dedicated time to work on your goals.

Plus, we’ve teamed up with Stay Nimble to offer 6 hours of free one-to-one career coaching for attendees.

Wednesdays.

10am - 2pm.

Free, no need to book.

Enjoy an active 1.5 hour walk in the great outdoors. Everyone is welcome but please note that the walks are fairly brisk, on field and woodland paths, and you may encounter mud, livestock, stiles and steep inclines.

First Wednesday of every month, 10:30am - 12:00pm.

£1 per session.

No need 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.

£7.

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

GL11 Community Hub is now open on Saturday mornings from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Each week will feature a mix of GL11-led, tutor-led, and peer-led sessions, including arts and crafts, movement classes, health and wellbeing workshops, and more. The cafe will also be serving rolls and cakes, with the garden and Garden Room available for parents and their little ones to play together.

Check out social media for details of each week’s activities.