Enjoy a cup of tea and chat ( plus board games if you want). Now includes a chance to play Boccia, like indoor bowls. You can play seated or standing – come and try! Every Monday afternoon in school term times, from 1.30 to 3.30 pm, at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. £1 includes hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for dates and details.
Fun, social and low impact dance fitness class. We wiggle, we giggle, everything is at your
pace! No booking required. Aimed at Leys area residents over 50, all dances are fully inclusive, so you can move around the floor, dance seated, or just watch and enjoy. No partner – or experience – needed. We will show you all the steps. Regular dance sessions are £2 including hot drink and biscuits. Some “taster” sessions are FREE.
Tel: 01865 395908 for dance dates and details.
Weekly session for Leys area residents over 50 at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. Get more flexible, boost your mood and feel calm and refreshed. Highly recommended! NO experience needed. Friendly, sociable group. Tuesdays 10-11 am in school termtimes. £2 includes hot drink and biscuits.
Tel: 01865 395908 for details.
Easy songs, lovely harmonies. NO experience needed – just enjoy! Weekly session for Leys area residents over 50 at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. Currently full but please tel: 395980 to let us know your interest. We’ll contact you as soon as a space is available.
Tuesdays 1.30 to 3.30 pm in school termtimes. Includes hot drink, biscuits and fruit. FREE (donations welcome). Tel: 01865 395908 for more details.
Bring your knitting, crochet, papercraft or sewing and have a natter. Beginners welcome. Weekly session for Leys area residents over 50. Every Wednesday in school termtimes and often through the holidays too. 11 am to 12.30 pm at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. £1 includes hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for more details.
Seated and standing exercise to help you get more supple. Boost your energy and fitness! Friendly and fun. Weekly session for Leys area residents over 50 at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. Every Thursday in school termtimes, from 10 to 11 am. £2 includes hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for dates and details.
Come and draw or paint with acrylics or watercolours, in these relaxed and friendly sessions. Running fortnightly on Thursday afternoons – October to April from 2 to 4 pm, at Potters Court, Robin Place, Greater Leys OX4 7FF. Lots of tips and inspiration to get you started. £1 includes art materials, hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for dates and details.
Leys CDI supports and promotes SLIGO (Senior Leys Independent Gardening Organisation). SLIGO gardening club is run by local over-50s, and has its own constitution, committee and lively programme. You don’t have to be an active gardener to enjoy SLIGO’s talks, trips and socials. SLIGO volunteers have regular work parties to maintain the beautiful Clockhouse community garden Adults of all ages welcome. SLIGO meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX, from 2-4 pm. £2 per session includes hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for more details.
Leys CDI supports and promotes the Clockhouse Activity Nights Group (CLANG), which organises evening socials and is run by local Leys area over-50s. The group meets monthly, usually the last Wednesday evening of the month 7-9 pm, at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. Regular quiz and bingo nights, plus raffles and other activities. Adults of all ages very welcome. £2 per session includes hot drink and biscuits. Tel: 01865 395908 for dates and details.
Leys CDI supports and promotes the Clockhouse IT Project Group. This independent, volunteer-led project helps local over-50s to learn computer skills 1-to-1 at their own pace. Complete beginners are very welcome. Based at the Clockhouse, Long Ground, Greater Leys, Oxford OX4 7FX. Tel: 01865 395908 for contact details of volunteer organisers. You need to book a place. £1 per session.
Leys CDI works in partnership with many organisations and consults with Leys area residents over 50 to find out what new activities and services are most wanted. Our lively programme changes through the year, with new interest groups, courses, information talks and social events. Past activities have included everything from oil painting and first aid training to community archaeology and recycled jewellery-making. Leys CDI also brings the generations together for joint activities including festive parties. If you are over 50 and live in the Leys area, please Tel: 01865 395908 to request a copy of the current Clockhouse Programme.
