Groups, activities and courses

You’ll find something different happening every day at GL11 Community Hub, from one-off courses to weekly groups. For more information about any of these activities, please give us a call!

GL11 Community Cafe

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.
DiversiTea - GL11's Neurodiverse Cafe at Dursley Methodists

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.
Art and Chat

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.
Walking Group

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.
Men's Shed

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.
Knit & Natter

Knitters and sewing bees unite to swap tips and enjoy a cuppa.
Tuesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.
£2 per session.
No need to book.
Explorers

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.
Exercise classes for over 60s

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 10am - 12pm at Quarry Chapel, The Quarry, Cam, GL11 6JB (starts 13 January).
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.
A Place to Grow: GL11 Garden Group

Join our new growing group and together we'll learn new skills and transform an underused outdoor space at GL11 into a vibrant garden filled with vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Led by Clare, an experienced gardener and horticulturalist, the group will run in 8-week cycles, according to seasonal task.
Winter cycle (3 February - 24 March): Preparing and Planting
Spring cycle (14 April – 2 June): Getting Growing
Summer cycle (9 June – 28 July): Peak Season Produce
Late Summer cycle (11 August – 29 September): Harvest and Share
Autumn cycle (6 October – 24 November): Preparing for Winter
Tuesdays.
2 - 4pm.
£4 per session (or £30 for 8 week cycle paid upfront).
Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book your place.
Careers Cafe

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.
Give us a call for a one to one appointment with Georgie, our careers coach, or drop in to use our computers and get advice from our digital support volunteers for help with applications, CV building, and online job searching.
Wednesdays.
10am - 2pm.
Free.
No session 11 February or 4 March.
Cam Wednesday Walkers

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.
Thrive

Are you a neurodivergent teen aged 11 - 14? Join us for fun and supportive sessions that will help you make friends, explore your strengths, and get creative. Open to anyone identifying as neurodivergent, no diagnosis required.
Wednesdays 4 February, 11 February, 25 February, 4 March.
3:45 - 5:45pm.
For more details and to book your space contact Dawn on dawnhalls@gl11.org.uk.
Feet, Food & Friendship

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.
Community Lunch

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.
Saturdays at GL11

GL11 Community Hub is now open on the first Saturday of every month 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 month’s activities.