If you feel like you would like to connect with others and have a warm space to meet new people, this is the group for you. Our Chat and Connect Group meets for a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon for a bite to eat and a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can chat, play board games and feel part of a welcoming group of new friends.
Are you aged 18 to 26 and ready to get creative? Dive into a world of inspiration with our Creative Skills Workshop! Whether you’re passionate about music, art, or crafts, we have an array of engaging activities waiting just for you. Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional rural crafts alongside The Ernest Cook Trust, and discover the joys of honing your artistic talents in a safe, encouraging environment. This is the perfect opportunity to nurture a craft you already love or to explore something entirely new! There will also be the opportunity for local trips and chances to explore volunteering and employment opportunities. Join us on Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm at The Churn Project. For more information, contact Amanda.
Our Thursday Positive Strides walking group welcomes all adults in the community to participate in a walk around Cirencester. The walking group meets weekly on a Thursday morning and takes a variety of routes around the town, including visiting local parks and woodlands.
Positive Strides focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing through exercise, connecting and talking with others.
Walks start at 11.30am from outside The Churn Project, and last up to 2 hours.
For more information, contact Dave on 01285 380 038 or email dave.martin@thechurn.org.uk
Chair Yoga at The Churn Project is a gentle exercise class for older people, as part of our Ageing Well service. In Chair Yoga, we will explore various yoga practices, including chakra yoga, which involves learning poses and techniques to awaken and align the body’s energy centres, known as chakras.
Chair Yoga is suitable for everyone, particularly those with restricted mobility.
Upcoming sessions:
Wednesday 23rd July
Wednesday 30th July
Wednesday 13th August
Wednesday 27th August
Wednesday 10th September
Wednesday 24th September
£3 per session
For more information, contact Kim.
Our Sociable Stroll in Cirencester is a chance to walk as part of a gentle companionable group aimed at older people with good mobility. We take a different one hour walking route around Cirencester every week. Come and chat with volunteers and staff and make new friends. Well behaved dogs are very welcome! Meet at The Churn Project every Wednesday, no need to book. For more information, visit Sociable Stroll Cirencester.
Our weekly Meditation and Mindfulness sessions at The Churn Project aim to help people from all walks of life learn to be more grounded and focused and to improve memory, concentration, and well-being. Techniques include meditation and yoga. Sessions are free and are open to everyone. For more information, contact Andy.
Our Mum and Baby Group is a women only group run by the Family Team at The Churn Project. It is an informal group for young mums who would benefit from some extra support with their babies. We offer play opportunities, advice, socialising, and individual support. We also have a Community Nursery Nurse who visits once a month to provide support and a baby weighing service. For more information, contact Rachel on 01285 380 038 or email rachel.stainton@thechurn.org.uk
Positive Strides is a weekly walking group for men which focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing through walking and talking with others. At The Churn Project, we understand how important it is for men to talk openly about their mental health. Positive Strides provides a safe space where men can walk, talk and be heard by other men with shared issues and experiences. We meet on a Tuesday morning outside The Churn Project. Walks start at 10.30am and last up to an hour. For more information, contact Dave on 01285 380 038 or email dave.martin@thechurn.org.uk
If you feel like you would like to connect with others and have a warm space to meet new people, this is the group for you. Our Chat and Connect Group meets for a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon for a bite to eat and a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can chat, play board games and feel part of a welcoming group of new friends.
Are you aged 18 to 26 and ready to get creative? Dive into a world of inspiration with our Creative Skills Workshop! Whether you’re passionate about music, art, or crafts, we have an array of engaging activities waiting just for you. Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional rural crafts alongside The Ernest Cook Trust, and discover the joys of honing your artistic talents in a safe, encouraging environment. This is the perfect opportunity to nurture a craft you already love or to explore something entirely new! There will also be the opportunity for local trips and chances to explore volunteering and employment opportunities. Join us on Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm at The Churn Project. For more information, contact Amanda.
Our Thursday Positive Strides walking group welcomes all adults in the community to participate in a walk around Cirencester. The walking group meets weekly on a Thursday morning and takes a variety of routes around the town, including visiting local parks and woodlands.
Positive Strides focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing through exercise, connecting and talking with others.
Walks start at 11.30am from outside The Churn Project, and last up to 2 hours.
For more information, contact Dave on 01285 380 038 or email dave.martin@thechurn.org.uk
Our Sociable Stroll in Cirencester is a chance to walk as part of a gentle companionable group aimed at older people with good mobility. We take a different one hour walking route around Cirencester every week. Come and chat with volunteers and staff and make new friends. Well behaved dogs are very welcome! Meet at The Churn Project every Wednesday, no need to book. For more information, visit Sociable Stroll Cirencester.