Stay connected through our community activities
Join one of our coffee mornings, craft sessions or exercise classes. Let’s come together to share knowledge, learn new skills and have a few laughs in the process.
Activities are for any Bracknell Forest resident over the age of 18 and are either free or low cost.
View or download the July-August timetable (pdf size – 2mb)
View or download the September-October timetable (pdf size – 1.4mb) Featuring Great Wellness Exchange events!
Looking to get active? Check out our free exercise classes – multiple locations!
| Date | Time | Activity | Description | Location |
| Tuesday, 27 August | 4pm – 5.30pm | Community hub at Ozone (buy refreshments) | Meet the social prescribers and public health team | Ozone Ice Rink, Unit 4 Western Trace Centre, Western Road, RG12 1RW |
| Wednesday, 28 August | 10.30am – 12 noon | Arts and crafts session – create a seashell picture frame | Materials provided. Please book your slot as places are limited. Email: social.prescription@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or call 01344 351898. All abilities are welcome. Please arrive promptly to allow time to complete the activity. | Crowthorne Library, High Street, RG45 7AT |
| Friday, 30 August | 12 noon – 1pm | Social meet up (free hot drink) | Come and join us for a coffee or tea after the strength and balance class | Crown Wood Community Centre, Opladen Way, RG12 0PE |
| Monday, 2 September | 9.30am – 11.30am | Tai chi followed by class social (free) | Tai chi students are invited to stay after their weekly class for a coffee or tea | Birch Hill Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 3 September | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Warm Welcome Group – craft session
Great Wellness Exchange event |
Join us at the Warm Welcome group and decorate a glass jar. For ages 55+. Booking needed, call: 01344 352083 or email: social.prescription@bracknell-forest.gov.uk |
The Ark Trust, Trax, Ascot |
| Wednesday, 4 September | 12.30pm | Walk for Wellbeing – Priestwood | Meet at Jock’s Lane Pavillion, Binfield, RG12 2BH. Come and join us for a walk at Cabbage Hill and Lark’s Hill. | Meet at Jock’s Lane Pavillion |
| Thursday, 5 September | 10am – 1pm | Happiness Hub drop in (buy own refreshments) | Pop in for a chat. Find out about mental health and wellbeing advice and support in your area. Information at: bit.ly/BFCMentalHealth. | Brew Coffee Bar, Easthampstead Works, RG12 1BH |
| Thursday, 5 September | 5.30pm – 6.45pm | Arts and crafts session – make a design using pre-cut mosaic tiles | Materials provided. Please book your slot as places are limited. Email: social.prescription@bracknell-forest.gov.uk or call 01344 352000. All abilities are welcome. Please arrive promptly to allow time to complete the activity. | Bracknell Library, RG12 1BH |
| Friday, 6 September | 11am – 1pm | Strength and balance class followed by social meet up (free hot drink) | Come and take part in a physical activity and then join us for a coffee or tea after the strength and balance class | Crown Wood Community Centre |
| Monday, 9 September | 9.30am – 11.30am | Tai chi followed by class social (free) | Tai chi students are invited to stay after their weekly class for a coffee or tea | Birch Hill Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 10 September | 2pm – 3pm | Cuppa and a chat – glass painting craft session
Great Wellness Exchange event |
Come and join us for a drink, chat and some glass painting. Free refreshments.
Booking needed, call: 01344 352083 or email: social.prescription@bracknell-forest.gov.uk |
St Joseph’s Church Hall, Braccan Walk, Bracknell |
| Wednesday, 11 September | 1.30 – 3pm | The Crowthorne Club – adapted air hockey | Come and join the social prescribers for a fun afternoon. For ages 60+. Booking needed, call: 01344 352768 | COATS Centre, Pinewood Avenue, Crowthorne RG45 6RQ |
| Thursday, 12 September | 10am – 12 noon | Green and Active – habitat management | Join us in helping to manage the local habitat with Heritage Parks and the Green and Active Project. To book, call 01344 304404. For more information, visit: www.involve.community/green-active/ | Lily Hill Park |
| Friday, 13 September | 10am – 12 noon | Social prescribing drop in at Time Square Community Hub | Come and meet with the social prescribing team | Community Hub, Time Square, Market Street |
| Friday, 13 September | 11am – 1pm | Strength and balance class followed by social meet up (free hot drink) | Come and take part in a physical activity and then join us for a coffee or tea after the strength and balance class | Crown Wood Community Centre |
| Monday, 16 September | 9.30am – 11.30am | Tai chi followed by class social (free) | Tai chi students are invited to stay after their weekly class for a coffee or tea | Birch Hill Community Centre |
| Tuesday, 17 September | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Happiness Hub drop in (buy own refreshments) | Pop in for a chat. Find out about mental health and wellbeing advice and support in your area. Information at: bit.ly/BFCMentalHealth. | Sandhurst Library, The Broadway, Sandhurst GU47 9BL |
| Wednesday, 18 September | 2.30pm | Walk for Wellbeing – Jennett’s Park | Come along on a late summer walk through Peacocks Meadow and Big Wood | Meet at Jennett’s Park Community Centre (or Jay’s Corner Café if open) |
| Thursday, 19, September | 10.15 am – 4pm
(details of sessions in description) |
Social meet up – arts and crafts sessions
Great Wellness Exchange event |
10.15am – 11.15am: glass painting 11.30am – 12.30pm: knitting and crochet 12.45pm – 1.45pm: glass painting 2pm – 3pm: sewing 3.10pm – 4pm: card makingEnjoy a hot drink over a chat with others and join in with a craft activity. Buy your own refreshments. Booking needed, call: 01344 352083 or email: social.prescription@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. |
Shopmobility, 11 Princess Square, Bracknell RG12 1LS |
| More dates to follow next week | ||||
For an idea of the kind of activities we get up to throughout the year, have a look at our videos below.
For more information about the social prescribing service, please visit our web pages.
Bug hotels
Stone painting