Further details of the activities listed in the What’s On page, including contact details for those interested in participating, are set out below.
Connect to Tech-our regular IT clinic
Mondays 11:30-1:30pm *2nd Monday of the month only
Bring your phone, tablet or computer along and get your questions answered by knowledgeable Age UK Richmond IT volunteers. At this clinic we can help you build skills, solve problems, master apps like shopping online or banking, and feel confident using technology.
Booking is essential for a free 1 hour session
Contact: David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org for more information or to book your appointment
Cambrian Community Choir
Mondays 12-2pm.
£8 per session
Pay as you go
No need to book
Everyone is welcome to come along and join us in our friendly community choir. We look at a wide range of songs, singing in harmony and learning to free our voices along the way. No auditions or experience necessary – no need to be able to read music- those new to singing are very welcome. Please note that the group only meets in term times.
Led by Deirdre O’Kelly, who has been teaching singing and leading choirs for over 20 years the choir is a fun, friendly and musical start to the week.
Contact: David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or manager@cambriancentre.org
Stay and Play Session
Thursdays 9:30am-11:30am
Pay as you feel. A session for parents and carers with their 0-4 year olds to enjoy a session of play, education, chat and networking in a safe and fun environment.
Places are limited so please book in advance where possible.
Gentle Yoga
Tuesdays 10am-11am
£8 per session
Pay as you go
Please contact us to book
This beginners class provides gentle exercise and relaxation. It can help posture and balance and give you valuable time and space to clear your mind and unwind.
Led by Noreen Donovan who has many years experience of yoga teaching for all ages and ability ranges. First session free subsequently £8 per session.
For more information contact David Lemon-Manager at the Cambrian Community Centre on 020 8948 3351 or email manager@cambriancentre.org
Chair based Yoga
Thursdays 2-3pm
£8 per session
Pay as you go
No need to book
For more information contact: David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or by email: manager@cambriancentre.org
Cambrian Drawing Group
Fridays 10.00-12.30
£9 per session
Pay as you go
No need to book
Materials and tuition included in the fee. Beginners welcome. Doors open 30mins before the scheduled start.
Contact: David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or by email: manager@cambriancentre.org
Please note that there is a separate Life Drawing Class.
Creative Writing Group
First Tues of every month 11.30-1.30
£8.50 per session
Pay as you go
Always wanted to do some writing? Have ideas for a book or a poem but not sure how to start? Want to record your life experiences or the story of an interesting relation? Come along to a friendly, supportive writing group led by creative writing tutor Gwen MacKeith.
Gwen is a writer and translator of fiction, poetry and theatre from Spain and Latin America, and a fiction editor for the arts quarterly, Ambit magazine. Her translation of Los Siameses/Siamese Twins by Griselda Gambaro (1928) was performed and published by Oberon Books in 2011.
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 12.30-2.30.
Contact:- David Lemon 020 8948 3351 or via email: manager@cambriancentre.org
Table Tennis & Social Afternoon
Tuesdays 2.o0pm- 4pm.
Tuesday afternoons at the Cambrian Community Centre is open to anyone wishing to join a small friendly group of local residents for tea/coffee and a chat.
There is also the opportunity to play a game of table tennis or polybat* with a small, friendly group of like minded people. No experience necessary.
Contact:- David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or via email: manager@cambriancentre.org
- *Polybat is played with a ball and two bats on a simple rectangular table. The two players sit at respective ends of the table, with raised barriers along each length of the table to prevent the ball from dropping off the side. This makes it ideal for those who need to play seated.
Pilates- 2 sessions beginning at 2.15pm and 3.25pm
Mondays 2.15 and 3.25 for 1 hour
£8 per session
Pay as you go
Please contact us to book
Pilates strengthens the body and mind, improves flexibility, mobility and stability, encourages body awareness and prevents injury. Our classes are designed for all levels and we welcome everyone, even if you’ve never tried Pilates before.
Contact:- David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or via email: manager@cambriancentre.org
Cardiac Exercise Group
Fridays 1.30pm-2.30pm
£8 per session
Pay as you go
Please contact us to book
Regular exercise is known to benefit health and can improve the long-term prognosis of people who develop Cardio-Vascular disease by improving their cardiovascular fitness. Current guidelines state that to gain health benefits we all need to do physical activity on most days of the week, at a moderate intensity level for at least 30 minutes. The group will be a friendly and supportive environment for those seeking to achieve this.
Contact:- David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or via email: manager@cambriancentre.org
Gentle Weights
Thursdays 12-1pm
£8 per session
Pay as you go
Please contact us to book
Regular exercise is known to benefit health and can improve the long-term health conditions. Our gentle weights group improved strength and balance. The group will be a friendly and supportive environment for those seeking to achieve greater tone and strength.
Contact:- David Lemon on 020 8948 3351 or via email: manager@cambriancentre.org