Social Activities in the Community Activity Directory

Barton Growers Gardening Group (Tuesday 10:00-12:00)

Gardening group at St Mary's Church Barton, no gardening experience necessary. Open throughout the summer.
Contact: [email protected] | Fiona: 07918463098 | Facebook message
Website: facebook.com/bartonstmarys | stmarysbarton.com

Cost: Free
Location: St Mary's Church, Barton
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: N8, 8, X3 buses

Bereavement Peer Support: Cafe style (3rd Monday of month 14:00-16:00 (not bank holidays))

This group is for anyone suffering bereavement but is peer support facilitated by Age UK.
The meeting room is round the back of the village hall.
Talk to Sarah if want to know if the group is right for an individual and she would be happy to talk it through

Contact: Sarah 07827235457 or Lynn 07827235429
Website: Age UK Oxfordshire bereavement support groups
Cost: Free
Location: Old Headington Village Hall Meeting Room OX3 9BY
Parking: Yes or Headington pay & display carpark is a short walk away
Public Transport: Buses to Central Headington

Bingo (Alternate Tuesdays from 18:30)

Every 2 weeks from 16th Jan 2024
Contact: [email protected]
Website: facebook.com/groups/RisinghurstCommunityAssociation | risinghurstcommunityassociation.org

Cost: TBC
Location: Risinghurst Community Centre
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Number 14 bus

Bogstars talks (2nd Friday of month 14:00-15:15, term time only)

The BogStars is the name of a group of people who meet monthly at the Bullingdon Community Centre (term time only) on the second Friday of each month, after the community lunches. After lunch there is tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit and the opportunity to stay on and hear a talk by an invited guest, or maybe a demonstration.

The talks usually finish around 3.15pm and are free but sometimes a small donation may be asked, from those who can afford it, to cover speakers' costs.

Contact: Shirley Nelder [email protected] | 07857146948
Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/the-bogstars
Cost: Free (sometimes a donation may be requested)
Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: near bus stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus routes. Get off at Wood Farm Road West (no. 10 bus route) or Slade/Peat Moors (no. 15 and no. 100 bus routes) and approach via Peat Moors or down Dene Road, Bulan Road and Peat Moors. A 5-minute walk from the 700 stop at the Nuffield Hospital.

Church Services (usually Sunday, various times)

City of Oxford Choir (Monday (term time only) 19:30-21:30)

An auditioning chamber choir of amateur singers, performing modern and traditional choral music. The Choir is committed to performing to a high standard, and therefore expect members to attend rehearsals regularly, to be able to sight-read, and to spend some time outside rehearsal learning music as necessary.
A group from all ages and walks of life who like to sing. Regular socials.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: oxfordchoir.org/join
Cost: £250/year, discounts available for under-25s and others who need it
Location: All Saints Church Headington
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: Buses to Headington

Coffee and Craft (Monday 10:30-12:30 term time)

Enjoy coffee and craft at St Mary's Church. No craft skills needed! A fun opportunity to make something, enjoy a coffee and have a chat.

Contact: [email protected] | Sam 07754 429055
Website: stmarysbarton.com

Cost: £2 per session
Location: St Mary's Church, Barton
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: N8, 8, X3 buses

Community Coffee Lounge at Risinghurst URC (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00-13:00)

Enjoy free light refreshments and a chance to meet other members of the community, make new friends, whilst having the opportunity to borrow books, jigsaws and DVD’ from the lending library. There are toys for children who are welcome to come with their carer, too.
Contact: Andrena [email protected] | 07599 090425

Website: urccollinwood.org.uk/
Cost: Free
Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst turn; number 14 to Risinghurst; short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride

Coffee Morning, The Coach House (1st Friday of the month 10:30-12:30)

All year round, open to anyone in the community.

Cost: Free but there is a donation jar
Location: The Coach House, Headington Quarry

Parking: Limited while building work undertaken carpark closed
Public Transport: Margaret Road and Gladstone Road bus stops 10minute walk
Accessibility: The builders have laid a rubber path to the hall. It is OK and wheelchair friendly with care.

Coffee Morning, Quarry Village Hall (Friday 10:30-11:30)

There is no need to contact anyone. Those interested can just turn up on the day. They will receive a very warm welcome. Friendly chat over a cuppa

Website: Quarry Hall (headingtonquarryhall.org)

Cost: £1-£1.50 depending on circumstances
Location: Headington Quarry Village Hall Jubilee Room (Margaret Road)
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: Margaret Road bus stop on Windmill Road

Community Breakfast morning at Collinwood Road Church (1st Saturday of the month 09:30-11:00)

Come along on the first Saturday of every month and meet members of the local community whilst enjoying a delicious full English Breakfast (with unlimited coffee, orange juice and toast) for only £5! from 9:30am till 11am.

Contact: Andrena 07599 090425 [email protected]
Website: urccollinwood.org.uk/

Cost: £5
Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst Turn, a short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride, Number 14 to Risinghurst

Community Lunch, Barton Community Church (1st Sunday of the month 13:00)

Community Lunch is instead of Sunday@4 at Barton Community Church.
People who don't usually go to church are very welcome. Most weeks there is a quiz, craft activities for children and plenty of people to talk to.
Download a flyer here.
Contact: [email protected]

Website: bartoncommunitychurch.org/projects-3
Cost: £1 adults, 50p children
Location: Barton Community Church Hub, Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Number 8 to Underhill Circus

Community Lunch Club at Collinwood Road Church (Tuesday (term time) 12:00-13:30)

A chance to get to know people over a delicious, homecooked two course meal at noon for only £5!
The lunch club is run every Tuesday (term time) and is an opportunity for those aged 55 or over in the community to gather together. You can get to know people whilst enjoying a delicious home cooked meal for just £5!
The lunch is followed by an hour in the coffee lounge, with various activities including quizzes and sing-alongs.

Contact: Kim 07833 344615 | [email protected] to book a place
Website: urccollinwood.org.uk/
Cost: £5 for 2 courses
Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst Turn, a short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride, Number 14 to Risinghurst

Community Lunch (2nd Friday of month 12:30, term time only)

Everyone is welcome to join a community lunch. There is hot and cold food and tea and biscuits afterwards. It’s a great chance to meet with friends and to meet new people from around the community. You can take your own lunch instead.
After lunch there are talks and activities scheduled, which start at 2pm.

Contact: Mary 07787316384
Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/community-lunches

Cost: Free
Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: near bus stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus routes. Get off at the Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus routes) and approach the centre via either Peat Moors or down Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. A 5-minute walk from the 700 Thornhill Park & Ride service stop at the Nuffield Hospital.

"Crafty Crafters" Craft Club at Risinghurst URC (Thursday 10:00-13:00)

The URC are running a weekly craft club every Thursday 10am-1pm, where like-minded crafters can meet together, share tips, and have fun exploring new activities. Light refreshments are provided. Children may attend but should be accompanied by an adult and remain the adult's responsibility at all times.

Contact: Andrena [email protected] | 07599 090425

Eatwells Faith Chat (Thursday 10:00-11:30 term time only)

An informal opportunity to chat about faith. A diverse, welcoming small group who meet to read the Bible, pray and chat about faith. All welcome.

Contact: Eric 01865 604263
Website: stmarysbarton.com

Cost: Free
Location: St Mary's Church, Barton
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: N8, 8, X3 bus

Film Night (last Friday of the month from 18:30)

Doors open at 18:30 and the film will start at 19:00.
Run by volunteers on the last Friday of every month, just turn up (no booking needed) and meet new people, relax, laugh and eat popcorn! There is a snack bar to buy reasonably priced drinks, sweets and snacks. Keep an eye on the Facebook page, website, notice board and Downside Shops window for information on what film will be shown.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: facebook.com/groups/RisinghurstCommunityAssociation
Cost: Free (buy snacks/drinks if you want)
Location: Risinghurst Community Centre
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Number 14 to Risinghurst or short walk from Risinghurst Turn or Thornhill P&R

Gouter Club Headington (Friday 10:30-12:30 term time only)

Un club francophone pour les petits et leurs familles, de la naissance jusqu’à l’âge de 5 ans. Activités : Jeux, dessins, bricolages, boissons chaudes pour les grands, chansons et comptines, déjeuner pris ensemble sur place.
Pour en savoir plus sur le programme et le lieu de rendez-vous (à la belle saison, c’est aussi dehors dans le parc!), allez jeter un coup d’œil sur la page Facebook.

A French-speaking club for children and their families from birth to 5 years. Activities: games, drawings, crafts, hot drinks for adults, songs and nursery rhymes, lunch together on site.
For more information about the programme and the meeting place (in the summer it's also outside in the park!), take a look at the Facebook Page.

Contact: Zuzana [email protected]
Website: petitcluboxford.org/groupes/gouter-club/ | facebook.com/gouterclub
Cost: £3 per family
Location: All Saints Church House, New High Street
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: Short walk from London Road Bus Stops

Knitting & Crochet (3rd Monday of month 11:00-12:45)

The Oxford branch of the Knitting & Crochet guild offer help with knitting and crochet, or simply a space to craft in the library’s conservatory.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: Updates are posted on the Library Facebook page facebook.com/HeadingtonLibrary

Cost: Free
Location: Headington Library conservatory, Bury Knowle House
Parking: Limited parking for library users at Bury Knowle carpark, short walk from Headington Pay and Display carpark behind Waitrose
Public Transport: Many buses through Headington

Light Bite (Term-time Thursday 13:00-14:00)

Light Bite is open to people over 50 for a light lunch (jacket potatoes with various fillings, and puddings). After the meal guests stay to chat, or sometimes there is a short activity.
Light Bite is a ministry of Headington Baptist Church, run by a team of volunteers from church, so once a month there is an informal Songs of Praise service, but anyone is welcome regardless of their faith position, and most guests are not connected with the church.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: hbc-oxford.org.uk/events/
Cost: £2.50
Location: Headington Baptist Church Lounge,
Parking: Headington pay and display carpark is a short walk away
Public Transport: Many buses to Cenral Headington

Light Lunch (3rd Friday of the month 11:30-13:30)

Light Lunch in The Coach House – generally from September to March/ April.
Open to anyone in the community.
Cost: Free but there is a donation jar
Location: The Coach House, Headington Quarry

Manor Wellbeing Walk (Thursday 13:00-14:00)

The Walk is led by a Health and Wellbeing Coach and is a great opportunity to get some fresh air and gentle exercise, and to meet new people. All ages and abilities welcome, it is a gentle walk and talk

The walk happens rain or shine so please remember to dress for the weather!

Website: manorsurgeryoxford.co.uk/wellbeing-walks
Cost: Free
Location: Meet at the Manor Surgery Car Park (most likely by bench/bike racks)
Parking: Limited, use pay and display
Public Transport: Lots

Model Railway Club (Tuesday 19:00)

A social and active group of modellers and enthusiasts at all levels, with interests ranging from Z Gauge to Live Steam in Gauge 1, and covering all manner of subjects from the ever-popular Great Western to overseas railways.

As well as building and running trains, the club hosts annual Exhibitions.
There are also frequent Saturday working parties

Contact: Contact
Website: oxfordmrc.org.uk/
Cost:
Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst Turn, a short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride, Number 14 to Risinghurst

Ploughman's Lunch (1st Friday of month 12:00)

Company, chat, a ploughman's and pudding. 1st Friday of most months (email to check as dates can be rearranged). Anyone is welcome.
This still runs over the summer period.
Contact: Stephen 01865 763676 | 07746 692318 | [email protected]
Website: limewalk.org.uk

Cost: £5
Location: Lime Walk Methodist Church
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: Short walk from Boundary Brook House (700, 15 City) or Sandfield Road (lots of buses) bus stops

Pub Lunch (1st Wednesday of month, 12:15)

Meet up for a pub lunch in Headington with others and have a chat over tasty food
Website: None
Contact: [email protected]

Cost: Cost of your meal
Location: Brittania Inn, Headington
Parking: Yes
Public Transport: Plenty of buses to central Headington

Quarry Women's Institute (WI) (3rd Thursday of the month 19:00-21:00)

WI membership offers the opportunity to meet women in your local area, to make friends and make a difference in your community. The WI campaign nationally on a wide range of issues and provide life-long learning and self-development opportunities for women in England and Wales. Women from age 18 can join the WI

Website: Quarry WI doesn't have its own but the national one is thewi.org.uk/

Contact: Glenys (President) 01865 741645 | Margaret (Secretary) 01865 765051
Cost: Max. £46/year (local WI rates vary but that is the maximum)
Location: Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Road
Parking: Limited on street
Public Transport: Margaret Road bus stop at the end of the road

Seven O'Clock Club (Tuesday 19:00-21:00)

A social club for those with learning disabilities. Oxford & District Mencap is an independent local voluntary organisation, supporting people with a learning disability, and their families, who live in the Oxford area. They are affiliated to, but financially independent from Mencap, the national learning disability charity.

Services include a social club on Tuesday evenings in Oxford, family events and various summer holiday options.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/493/Seven-O-Clock-Club
Cost: £2.50 a session
Location: Bullingdon Community Association, OX3 7HS
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: near bus stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus routes. Get off at Wood Farm Road West (no. 10 bus route) or Slade/Peat Moors (no. 15 and no. 100 bus routes) and approach via Peat Moors or down Dene Road, Bulan Road and Peat Moors. A 5-minute walk from the 700 stop at the Nuffield Hospital.

Shared Knitting (2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 13:30-15:00)

Knitting group: 4th Wed of the month (not December)
Sewing up group: 2nd Wed of the month 1.30 to 3pm

Visitors welcome. Bring your own projects, or knit/crochet for one of the good causes the group supports locally, elsewhere in the UK, and abroad.
There are some restrictions on what hospitals and baby groups will accept.
Please ask for details if you are interested.

Contact: [email protected] | 07803297233
Website: N/A
Cost: Members who pay £20 p/a receive subsidised yarn
Location: All Saints Church House Ground floor room, ramp, bike racks, accessible toilets
Parking: Very limited
Public Transport: Short walk from London Road Bus Stops

Social Shed (Wednesday 10:00-12:00)

Social group for people with learning disabilities or disabilities in the community. This group is run by group members but facilitated by a support staff.
Aimed at: people with an autistic spectrum disorder, people with learning disabilities, people with physical disabilities, people with sensory impairment.

Contact: Lauren [email protected]
Website: facebook.com/ | livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/5797
Cost: £3.50
Location: Risinghurst Community Centre Kiln Lane
Parking: Yes, Free
Public Transport: Number 14 bus

Studio Theatre Club (Monday & Thursday 19:30-21:00)

A friendly and informal group who enjoy each other’s company and love rehearsing and staging plays.
There are no auditions. If you come along and like what you see, you’re in.
Plays are cast on the basis of informal readings. We also meet socially, for pub nights, meals, movie nights, cinema/theatre trips. But of course, ‘the play’s the thing’....
There’s lots more info about us and our current plans here: . If you’re interested, drop us an email first to check when the next meeting is.

Contact: [email protected]
Website: www.studiotheatreclub.com
Cost: £30 subscription
Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors
Parking: Limited
Public Transport: near bus stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus routes. Get off at Wood Farm Road West (no. 10 bus route) or Slade/Peat Moors (no. 15 and no. 100 bus routes) and approach via Peat Moors or down Dene Road, Bulan Road and Peat Moors. A 5-minute walk from the 700 stop at the Nuffield Hospital

Tea & Coffee (Alternate Thursdays 12:00)

St Mary's church is open for tea and coffee on alternate Thursdays.

Contact: [email protected] | Fiona: 07918463098 | Facebook message
Website: stmarysbarton.com

Cost:
Location: St Mary's Church Barton
Parking: Free
Public Transport: N8, 8, X3 bus

Tea on Monday (Alternate Mondays 15:00-16:30)

Refreshments are provided. People are welcome to take knitting, sewing, projects or to sit and chat. There are toys available for children.
The church has access for wheelchairs and pushchairs via the rear entrance. Follow the path from the west end gate around the church.
Website: standrewsheadington.co.uk/ (please scroll down on the homepage to the information about Tea on Monday)

Cost: Free
Location: St Andrew's Church Old Headington, OX3 9DL
Parking: Street parking, with restrictions, is available close to the church. There is also a pay & display car park, 5 minutes walk away, next to Waitrose off Old High Street.
Public Transport: Buses to Central Headington

Thursday Lunch Club (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 12:00-14:00)

A two course home cooked lunch for older people who live alone in the Headington area. Before lunch, from about 12.00 guests are served drinks and nibbles, lunch is served at 12:30 and after lunch there is tea or coffee and chocolates. The guests have a free raffle and sometimes there is a short musical entertainment.

There are a number of jobs for helpers: putting out furniture, setting tables, providing flowers, greeting and serving guests, cooking, washing up and driving. The driving is greatly appreciated by those who are mobility impaired and find it difficult to get around. There is a rota and most people help once a month.

Contact: Anne Tarassenko 01865 351739 | [email protected]
Website: Thursday Lunch Club – Holy Trinity Headington Quarry (hthq.uk)
Cost: First meal free, £5 thereafter
Location: Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Road
Parking: There is limited, restricted street parking. Contact Anne if a lift might be helpful as there is a rota of volunteers
Public Transport: Margaret Road bus stop on Windmill Road buses 10, 700, ST2

Tuesday Drop-In (Tuesday 14:00-16:00)

A chance to enjoy games, puzzles, chat, tea/coffee and cake

Contact: [email protected]
Website: Drop In - Lime Walk Methodist Church

Cost: £1
Location: Lime Walk Methodist Church
Parking: Limited on street, Headington Pay & Display carpark is a short walk away
Public Transport: Buses to central Headington

Umbrella Club (Wednesday 13:00-15:00)

This is aimed at the older gentleman free tea and biscuits , lots of chatting and board games
Website: livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/6067/Umbrella-Club
Contact: [email protected], 01865 761987

Cost: Free
Location: Barton Neighbourhood Centre Green Room
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: N8, 8 to Barton; X3 to Underhill Circus

United Reformed Church Bible Study (Tuesday 10:30)

A chance for believers to gather weekly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. An intimate forum for believers to get to know God better, and to grow spiritually as they talk about and discuss Bible passages.
Contact: Philip Bonnier, [email protected]
Website: urccollinwood.org.uk/

Cost: Free
Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst
Parking: Yes, free
Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst turn; number 14 to Risinghurst; short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride

You're Totally Tea-riffic (last Friday of the month, 10:30-11:30)

An invitation to the community to join the residents of Townsend House in a chat and a cuppa, with home made cakes, cupcakes.

Contact: Jacqueline [email protected] | 01865 762232
Website: Osjct.co.uk | facebook.com/OSJCTTownsendHouse

Cost: Free
Accessibility: Accessible toilets
Parking: Minimal
Public Transport: 8 City, N8