Local Clubs, Societies and Groups
Information about clubs and societies across the Winchester District.
There are a number of clubs and societies that operate in the Winchester District. If you have weekly, monthly or yearly meetings that members of the public are invited to attend please email details to events@winchester.gov.uk and they will be added to the list below.
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Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu
Japanese based martial arts open to all people 18+
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
FIRST SESSION IS FREE!!! Aiuchi Jiu Jitsu is a Japanese based martial art consisting of a variety of techniques including throws and strikes. Fun sessions and a great way to meet new people.
When: Tuesdays 7.30 - 9.30pm
Where: Dance Studio, Sports Hall & Human Movement Centre, King Alfred Campus,Winchester University, Sparkford Road, Winchester
Cost: £5 Non students £3 Students FIRST SESSION FREE!!
Website: winchester-jitsu.kicks-ass.net/
Contact Email: gary.schuster@aiuchi.org
Contact telephone: 07879 472 536 -
Aida Belly Dance Classes
New open level belly dance classes starting on Thursday 18th July at 7pm-8pm in the dance studio of Henry Beaufort school Winchester. Belly dance is a low impact dance suitable for all! Hate the gym? Why not try belly dance! Throw away those baggy gym t-shirts that hide the fabulous you and get back to enjoying exercise! All shapes, sizes, genders and ages loved!
When: Thursdays 7pm-8pm
Where: Henry Beaufort School, Priors Dean Road, Harestock, Winchester, SO22 6JJCost: £5
Website: toriabellydance@hotmail.com
Contact Email: toriabellydance@hotmail.com
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Alresford Community Choir
When: Monday evenings, 7.30pm to 9.30pm during school term times.
Where: St. John the Baptist Church, Alresford
Cost: £33.75 quarterly
Website: www.alresfordchoir.com
Twitter: @AlresfordCChoir
Contant email: info@alresfordchoir.com
Contact telephone: 01962 734858 -
Badger Farm Acol Bridge Club
We play duplicate bridge each Friday, Visitors are always welcome.
When: Friday 7pm for 7.15 start
Where: Badger Farm Community Centre
Cost: £3 members £3.50 non-members
Website: www.badgerfarmacolbridgeclub.co.uk
Contact Email: info@badgerfarmacolbridgeclub.co.uk
Contact telephone: 07718 766835 -
Cafe Scientifique
Winchester Café Scientifique meets on the first Monday of every month for science talks in a café setting.
When: First Monday of every month, please note the cafe does not run in January, May, August or September
Venue: The Arc, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8SB
Contact tel: 01962 873 603 -
Kickboxing Classes
Kickboxing lessons for all ages from 3 upwards.
When: Weekly- Kids age 3 - 6: 5.15-5.45pm
- Family age 7+ : 6-6.45pm
Where: Weeke Community Centre, Taplings Road, Weeke, SO22 6HG
Website: www.mattfiddes.com/winchester
Contact: mrb@mattfiddes.com, Phone Enquiries: 07786118962 -
Southampton Mardave Radio Control Car Club - family fun racing model cars indoors
A fund friendly club with racers from 5 - 55 years of age. Hot food and drinks are available on site. It is free to watch and there are enthusiasts to answer any questions and point you in the right direction to get you started on this fund and exciting hobby.
When: Every Sunday 8.30am - 1.00pm
Venue: Otterbourne Village Hall, Cranbourne Drive, Otterbourne, SO21 2EU
Cost: £6 to race once you have a car, free to watch
Contact Email: smrccc@hotmail.com
Contact Tel: 07554 440 097
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Winchester CTC
Winchester CTC is the local group of Cycling UK, whose vison is that people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are able to cycle safely, easily and enjoyably. Winchester CTC covers Winchester, Chandlers Ford and Bishop’s Waltham.
Membership: You don't need to be a CTC member when you first come out on a ride. You can ride with guest membership for 3 rides before joining.
When do they meet: There are rides on most Saturdays and Sundays, and some mid-week rides. Visit www.winchesterctc.org.uk for details.
Contact email: winchester@winchesterctc.org.uk
Contact Tel: 01962 864479” -
Winchester City Festival Choir
When: Rehearsals Wednesdays 7.45pm-9.30pm
Venue: Littleton Hall, SO22 6QL
Cost: £90 Annually
Contact
Email: wcfc_sec@hotmail.com
Website: www.wcfchoir.org -
Winchester Community Choir
We are an open access choir with over 70 members. No audition. No requirement to read music. Just a love of singing and good company and a commitment to rehearse regularly.
When: Every Tuesday evening during school terms
Where: The United Church, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RZ
Cost: £10 per month or £7 if you are retired unemployed or a student
Website: https://winchestercommunitychoir.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winchestercommunitychoir/
Contact Email: membership@winchestercommunitychoir.co.uk
Contact telephone: 07970 342922
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Winchester Horticultural Society Monthly Meetings
With regular speakers on a variety of topics. Free for members, £4 visitors. Subscriptions: £20 per year
When: Every second Wednesday of the month 7.30pm-9.45pm
Venue: The Winchester Club, Churchill Room, Worthy Lane, Winchester.SO23 7AB
Contact telephone: 01962 868862 -
Winchester Kettlebell Club
Our weekly kettlebell sport sessions provide a full body workout with the added motivation of training for regional, national and international competitions. The Online Kettlebell Challenge Cup on Facebook and the Grassroots competitions that take place around the country are a great way to start competing in a fun and friendly environment.
Kettlebell Sport is not about lifting the heaviest weight you can - it is about lifting a comfortable weight as many times as possible in a set period of time using technique judged to be acceptable for the particular lift. Sessions are coached by Simon Tarrant, REPS Registered Level 3 Personal Trainer and qualified Kettlebells Instructor. Expert demonstrations are given by England team member Ruth Tarrant.
Beginners and experienced lifters are equally welcome!
We operate as a not-for-profit community sports club with the intention to register as a charityWhen: Sundays 9.00 - 9.45 am
Where: Badger Farm Community Centre,Winchester, SO22 4QB
Cost: £6 for singe sessions. Discounts available for block bookings and annual memberships. FIRST SESSION FREE!!
Website: www.winchesterkettlebell.club
Contact Email: winchesterkettlebellclub@gmail.com
Contact telephone: 07704 910521 -
Winchester Rock Choir
No auditions and a free taster session.
When: Tuesdays 10.30am & 7.30pm
Where: Badger Farm Community Centre,Winchester, SO22 4QB
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Winchester Shape Note Singing Group
Winchester Shape Note Singing continues a community singing tradition from the American South. If you are new to singing or shape note music, we take things nice and slowly and explain everything we do. We’ll make sure you start singing straight away! We are not a choir – you don’t need to read music or have sung before, there are no auditions or rehearsals. It's not about technical perfection – it’s about enthusiasm and participation.
When: First and third Thursday of every month 7.30pm-9.30pm
Where: St. Paul's Church Hall (the smaller hill at the back), St Paul's Hill, Winchester, SO22 5AB
Contact: WinchesterSNS@aol.com
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Winchester Sporting Memories club
Sporting Memories clubs are open to any people over the age of 50 who enjoy reminiscing about their experiences of watching or playing sport. They take place each week in a friendly, welcoming environment – in Winchester this is the Lido building just off Worthy Lane. Many of our members attend to enjoy the company of other older sports fans, some live with dementia or have memory problems, some have experienced depression, they may have had a stroke or live with Parkinson's – but they all have one thing in common, a love for sport! New friendships are forged and some remarkable stories can emerge over a cup of tea! The Winchester club also incorporates gentle physical activities such as Skittles, New Age Kurling and Boccia. Come and join us! The first session is FREE, with weekly subs of just £1.50 thereafter. Refreshments included!
Ticket cost: £1.50 per week
Weekly: each Monday, 10am
Location: Winchester Lido Sports Association, Hyde Church Lane, Winchester, SO23 7DZ
Contact: Angie on 07563 117116 or angie@sportingmemoriesnetwork.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SMNHampshire