The day, time & place of meeting and a contact are shown for each organisation. Please call the contact in any case of doubt before attending as dates/times etc. may be subject to variation.
You can see a map of the Centre here.
Please note that there are waiting lists for some children’s activities. If your child is still too young, do not hesitate to place your child’s name on the waiting list early.
If you find inaccuracies or omissions please let the Centre Administrator know on 01923 256 126 or email watfordurc@yahoo.co.uk
Users of the premises are strongly advised to acquaint themselves with the positions of the Fire Exits. Potential users of 1st floor accommodation who have difficulty with stairs should contact the meeting organisers in advance.
Babies and Infants
St Thomas' Toddlers
For toddlers and their carers
Fridays 9.30 am - 11 30 am
age 0 - 4 years
Place: Gym
Contact: Sharon Hatton - 01923 256 717
St Thomas' Pre-school Playgroup
Weekdays 9.20 am – 2.30 pm (until September)
age from 2 yrs 9 months
Place: Playgroup centre
Contact: Karen Topham - 01923 350 206
Children & Youth
Tumbletots
to help give your child confidence, and a fun and safe place to be with your child
Wednesdays 9.30am - 10.15am (walking - 2 yrs)
10.30am - 11.15am (age 2 - 3 yrs)
11.30 am - 12.15 pm (age 2 - 3 yrs)
12.35 pm - 1.15 pm (Gymbabes)
1.30 pm - 2.15 pm (age 3 - 5 yrs)
Place: Gym
Contact: Gill Sayers - 01727 824 259
A membership fee is payable and pre-booking on a termly basis is necessary.
Ballet
Wednesday 4 pm - 5 pm ( 6 - 8 years olds)
5 pm - 6 pm (8 - 10 years olds)
6 pm - 6.55 pm (14+ years olds)
Friday 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm (3 to 4 year olds)
Friday 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm (8 - 10 years olds)
Saturday 9 am - 10.30 am (9 years olds)
Saturday 10.30 am - 11 am (seniors special coaching)
Saturday 11 am - 12 noon (5 - 6 year olds)
Place: Gym
Contact: Jean Picton - 01923 330 565
All ages for Ballet are approximate, and some classes include Jazz and Tap. Please contact Jean for information.
Rainbow Guides
Thursday 4 pm - 5.15 pm (5 - 7 year olds)
Room: Youth Centre
Contact: District Commissioner Sarah Mulligan, 01923 351 840
Brownies (7th Watford)
Thursday 5 15 pm - 7 pm (7 - 10 year olds
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan, 01923 351 840
Brownies (15th Watford)
Friday 6 pm — 7.15 pm (7 - 10 year olds)
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan, 01923 351 840
Guides
Friday 7 15 pm — 9.30 pm (10 -15 year olds)
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan - 01923 351 840
Explorers
Tuesday 8 pm - 9.30 pm
14 - 18 year olds
Place: Youth Centre
Contact: District Commissioner –Cynthia Blake - 01923 237 990
Drama Club "On with the Show"
Annual 2 week Summer Project and Holiday Workshops
Place: Hall
Contact: Heather Aylward - 01923 441 862
Email onwiththeshow@ntlworld.com
French
Saturday 10 am - 11 am
3 -11 year olds
Place: Gallery Hall
Contact: Sophie Matthews - 01923 255 924
Support Services
Parenting Course
Parenting courses run from time to time. They follow the 'Care for the Family' material over eight weeks. This is suitable for parents of children of all ages. Topics include 'Love them and let them know', 'Choosing your battles', and 'Defending the boundaries'.
If you would like to know more about the parenting course, or to register to be advised when a new one will start, please contact the Church Office on 01923 256 126.
Alzheimer’s Society
For help and advice on dementia
Place: Office upstairs at the rear of the Church
Contact: 01923 251 175
Meetings Third Monday of every month
Place: Gallery Hall 6 pm – 8 pm
Carers Support Group
Contact: Kay Neate - 01923 857 122
West Herts Branch of Parkinson's Disease Society
Monthly meeting for sufferers, carers and family who cope with all the problems arising from the disease.
Meetings First Thursday of the month
2 pm or 7.30 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: Alan Rigby 01442 843 560
South West Herts Carers Centre
Information, support and advice for unpaid, family carers in the community
Place: Carers Centre upstairs at the rear of the Church
Please ring for an appointment
Contact: 01923 239 003
Exercise, Slimming and Martial Arts
Aerobics
Monday 7.15 pm - 8.15 pm
Place: Gym
Contact: Jan Cordery-Prince - 01923 264 011
K.F.A. Active Retired Keep Fit Class
Gentle exercise and lots of fun
Thursday 10 am - 11 am
11 am - 11.30 am coffee in lounge
Place: Gym
Contact: Sue Taylor-Gooby - 01923 222 532
Slim & Tone
Wednesday 8 pm - 9 pm
Place: Gym
Contact: Pam Devereux - 01923 267 216
Weightwatchers
16 yrs and over
Monday 6.15 pm - 7.15 pm
Tuesday 9.45 am - 10.45 am
Tuesday 5.30 pm – 6.30 pm and 7 pm - 8 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: 0845 345 1500
Flexibility
Do you suffer from Arthritis, joint pain, restrictive movements in your shoulders, back and hips?
Would you like to be able to mobilise those joints safely and effectively by a combination of standing Pilates, flexibility movements and seated exercises?
*** Please call Shirley before attending the class ***
Tuesday 10.30 am - 11.30 am
Place: Gym
Contact: Shirley Cannon - Clinical Exercise Practitioner 01923 237 700
Karate
Mixed classes from 13 yr olds
Monday 8.30 pm - 10 pm
Thursday 8 pm - 9.30 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 4 pm
Children’s section 7 - 14 yr olds
Tuesday 5.30 pm - 8 pm
Place: Gym
Contact: Kevin Leigh - 01923 239 303
Pilates
Tuesday 8 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 8 pm – 9 pm
Place: Usually the Gallery Hall
Contact Shirley Cannon – 01923 237 700 for Tuesday and Wednesday
Contact Karen Elliott – 0779 331 5512 for Thursday
Leisure Activities
Coffee and chat
All welcome
Tuesday 10.30 am - 11.45 am
Place: Youth Centre
Contact: Stella Lane - 01932 243 955
Wednesday Club
activities, talks, socials etc.,
aimed at senior citizens but anyone welcome.
Third Wednesday of every month 2.30 pm - 4 pm
Place: Youth Centre
Contact: Stella Lane - 01923 243 955
Watford & District Industrial History Society
Third Thursday of the month, September to March, 8 — 10 pm
Place: Main Hall
Contact: Mr G A C Neale - 01923 673 253
Exploring Further A-field
talks and outings on a variety of subjects - for anyone over 18.
Tuesday 10 am - 12 noon
Place: Gallery Hall
Contact: West Field Community Edn - 01923 209 400
Railway Correspondence and Travel Society
covers both modern railways and the steam era and includes outside visits during the summer months.
1st Tuesday of each month (excluding August) - 7.30 pm
Place: Gallery Hall
website www.rcts.org.uk.
RSPB
Public Meetings
Second Wednesday of every month 8 pm - 10 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: Austin Hollands - 01923 220 981
Watford Floral Society
Last Wednesday of every month 7.30pm start
Place: Hall
Contact: Mrs Price - 01923 231 347
Crafty Knit & Natter
Do you knit, crochet, cross stitch or sew? Why not join us for a social time with coffee and cake to enjoy your hobby or try a new one. All crafts welcome (or none).
Third Thursday of the month, 7.30 pm
Place: Centre Foyer
Church activities
The Church is open for private prayer each weekday morning between 9 am & 12 noon.
Sunday Services
10.00 am All ages welcome
Sunday Club
children and young people join in the first part of the morning service before going to their groups
Sunday 10 am – 11 am 5 - 7 year olds
8 - 10 year olds
11 - 15 year olds
A Creche is available for 0 - 4 year olds
Place: Church
Contact: Helen Simon -
Church Choir
Meets for practice
Friday 7.15 pm - 8.45 pm
Place: Gallery Hall
Contact: Mike Hussey - 01923 776 765
Prayer time
Open to all
Thursday 10 am - 10.40 am
Place: Godman Room 1st floor over foyer
House of Bread
meets in the Youth Centre from 2 pm Sundays
Contact: Rev’d Moses Gaitara 01582 419 878
For further details of Church Activities, please contact the Church office - 01923 256126