Babies and Infants
St Thomas’ Toddlers- Parent and Toddler group
Fridays 9 30 am – 11 30 am
age 0 – 4 years
Place: Gym
Contact: stthomastoddlersgroup@yahoo.co.uk
St Thomas’ Pre-school Playgroup (from 2yrs 9 months)
Mon – Fri 9 20 am – 1 30 pm
Place: Playgroup
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 30 am – 10 15 am
walking – 2 yrs 10 30 am – 11 15 am
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: miriam.leary-joyce@tumbletots.com
A membership fee is payable and pre-booking on a termly basis is necessary.
Ballet (Jean Picton School of Dance)
Wednesday 4 pm – 5 pm 6 – 8 years olds
5 pm – 6 pm 8 – 10 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 (5 – 7)
Thursday 4 pm – 5 15 pm
Place Hall
Contact: District Commissioner: Sarah Mulligan – 01923 351 840
Brownies (7th Watford) – 7 – 10 years
Thursday 5.15 pm – 7 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan – 01923 351 840
Brownies (15th Watford) – 7 – 10 years
Friday 6 pm – 7.15 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan – 01923 351 840
Guides – 10 -15 years
Friday 7 15 pm – 9 30 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: D.C. Sarah Mulligan – 01923 351 840
Cubs and Scouts
Friday: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Place: Gym
Contact: Tony Parsons-Bailey – 01442 208 384
Drama Club “On with the Show”
Annual 2 week Summer Project and Holiday Workshops
Place: Entire Centre
Contact: Heather Aylward – 01923 441 862
Email – onwiththeshow@ntlworld.com
Support Services
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.
First Thursday month, 2 pm or 7 30 pm
Place: Hall
Contact: Ian Forrester email: forresim@virginmedia.com
Exercise, Slimming and Martial Arts
Aerobics
Monday 7 15 pm – 8 15 pm
Place: Gym
Contact: Jan Cordery 01923 264 011
Keep Fit Active Retired
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
Rosemary Conley – Diet & Fitness
Monday 10 am – 11 15am
Wednesday 6.30 pm – 7.45 pm
Place Gym
Contact: Jeanette Peel on— 01494 871 543
Weightwatchers – 16 yrs and over
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
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 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Place Usually the Gallery Hall
Contact Ali Nash email: ali@tfcstudio1.com
Yoga
Saturday 9.15 am – 10.30 am
Place Gallery Hall
Contact Santoshni Perera on 01923 681 571
Leisure Activities
Coffee Shop
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
Crafty Knit & Chat
Third Thursday of the month 7 30 pm – 9 pm
Place Coffee lounge
Contact Jane Lawrence – 01923 248934
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
Exploration Further A-field
Talks and outings on a variety of subjects – for anyone over 18.
Tuesday 10 am – 12 noon
Place: Gallery Hall
Contact: Rachel Stirton on 01727 873 495
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.
Watford Floral Society
Last Wednesday of every month, 7 30pm start
Place: Hall
Contact: Mrs Price – 01923 231 347
Church Activities
The Church is open for private prayer each weekday morning between 9 am & 12 noon.
Sunday Services
10.00 am All ages are welcome
Sunday Club
Children and young people join in the first part of the morning service before going to their groups except on the occasions of a family service. A Creche is available for 0 – 4 year olds.
Place: Church
Contact: Helen Simon – 01923 445601
Church Choir
Meets for practice
Friday 7 15 pm – 8 45 pm
Place: Gallery Hall
Contact: Mike Hussey – 01923 776 765
Special Services
The Minister is available for discussions about marriages, baptisms and funerals using the facilities of the Church. In the first instance please phone the Revd David Lawrence on 01923 248934
Public Prayer time
Thursday 11 am – 12 noon
Place: Godman Room 1st floor over foyer.
Other churches meeting at the Centre
House of Bread
meets in the Youth Centre from 2 pm Sundays
Contact: Rev’d Moses Gaitara 01582 419 878
The Temple of Praise
meets in the Hall from 4.30 pm Sundays
Contact: Thomas on 07838 774 175