HAYDAYS SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2026
Hello Everyone I hope you're all having a wonderful summer. Our Summer of Fun workshops have been a tremendous...
From creative arts to active pursuits, our wide range of weekly classes offers something for everyone. Whether you’re keen to learn a new skill or just curious to try something different, there’s no experience needed—just come along and join in!
We offer a diverse range of activities that run in blocks throughout the year. The list of classes is regularly updated as new blocks are organised, so you can always find something to spark your interest.
A huge thankyou to our tutors and all Haydays stands for.
Indoor Carpet Bowls is a fun, gentle activity suitable for all abilities. It combines light exercise, simple skill, and a little friendly competition in a relaxed, social setting. A great way to keep active and enjoy time with others.
CRAFT – copper-foil embossing. Playing with leaves – either printing with inks or making leaves with glitter glue. Box-frame cards on a Halloween theme. Playing with pebbles.
fun filled dance class a great way to stay fit meet new friends and most of all have fun. We do all styles of dance including Cheer dance sometimes too! No dance experience needed just a good sense of humour an hour full of fun and new challenges !
Art 1 – Enjoy art under the guidance of our wonderful tutor. A fun, mixed-media class with beginners very welcome.
Art 2 – For more experienced artists, creating beautiful, imaginative pieces in a supportive and inspiring setting.
A fantastic card game in a friendly setting. Beginners welcome – usually played in partners.
Stained Glass 1
Learn to create beautiful stained glass pieces – from birds to images – in a supportive class.
Stained Glass 2
Further opportunities to build your skills, create unique pieces, and enjoy this rewarding craft.
A Haydays favourite! Fully inclusive, seated or standing, wheelchair accessible, and guaranteed laughs.
No experience required – just bring your sense of fun.
Enjoy singing in a group across a range of genres – no experience or music-reading needed, just your voice!
Gentle seated and standing yoga for mobility, flexibility, and calmness. Includes mindfulness & relaxation to finish.
Mats available if you wish | Adaptable for all abilities
The reading group (or class or whatever it is called) is sharing poems for the first week’s session – members are welcome to send me poems at lindaholt999@gmail.comThe first novel we will be reading is The missing shade of blue by Jennie Erdal.
MAHJONG is a Chinese tile game used for gambling in Asia. We play a European version of the game which is totally different. It’s a game of both luck and skill. We are a group of about 20 but beginners are most welcome and given one to one assistance for as long as needed and have the support of all other members as their game improves. Our group has been going for 10 years.
UKULELE FOR ALL- INCORPORATING HUGS. This class is open to all players including complete beginners. Beginners will be given individual tuition by senior members of the class and then join the full class when ready. Reheasals for HUGS will be catered for within the class.
TAI CHI is an ancient Chinese martial art now widely practiced as a gentle, low-impact exercise. Aims to cultivate and improve the free flow of energy throughout the body. Yang style Tai chi is the most widely practiced style for its slow, graceful, and expansive movement.
A wonderfully joyful musical experience led by the fabulous tutor Gavin Blackstock. Beginners welcome.
A friendly inclusive music session for anyone who enjoys playing acoustic instruments, singing or simply joining in. A relaxed opportunity to make music, socialise and have fun together.
An introduction to Pilates with a highly experienced and well qualified teacher. The class is open to all abilities with a personal touch for anyone with restricted movement.
A wonderful community space. Teas and coffee and soft drinks and home baking in the morning £1. Freshly made soup and baguettes at Lunch £1.
1 class £25
2 classes £40
3 classes £45
4 classes £50
5 classes £60
All members pay for classes
Enjoy a great mix of activities, like
Salsa dancing, Stained Glass, Art, Canasta, Ukulele, Choir, Reading, Craft.
Join us most Tuesdays during term time from 9:15 – 4pm.
Membership fee is free for 75 year olds and above. Donations welcome.
Discover what our members love about being part of the Haydays community.
Every Tuesday, I look forward to the classes and seeing all my friends. It's the highlight of my week!
The volunteers are so welcoming, and there's always something new to try. I wish I'd joined sooner
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