Local Clubs
| Acorn Music Theatre Company Founded by Robina Dallmeyer and Gail Rosier, Acorn is a remarkable company of actors, musicians and acrobats. All of Acorn’s productions are devised entirely by the company, including on-stage music. For details contact Gail Rosier: email gailrosier@hotmail.com (01491) 575096 or Lucie Henwood on 01491 571692. www.acornmusictheatrecompany.com |
| AFC Henley AFC Henley (FA Community Charter) Mini Soccer Centre in association with Reading Football Club for boys and girls U6 - U10s. Saturdays 10.00 - 11.30 at Tesco sports ground, Henley. The club fields 14 teams from U9s to U18s in competitive leagues. Enquiries Peter Headington on 01491 574372. www.afcHenley.com |
| Alison-Jayne School of Dance ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz classes held at Christ Church Centre, Henley-on-Thames (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays) and Sonning Common School (Fridays). All ages welcome - from age 3 to adult! For further information and free introductory class, please ring Alison-Jayne Simmons on 0118 979 0683. |
| All Saints Church, Peppard - Junior Choir Children aged 7 to 18 are welcome to join this group. We practice on alternate Fridays between 7 - 8.00 pm. We follow the ‘Voice for Life’ training scheme and learn a wide variety of music to sing at various Sunday services, R.S.C.M. Choir Festivals and also at weddings. Please contact Rebecca Bell for more information on 0118 972 2967. |
| Chimes – Children’s Singing Group Chimes is a singing group for children from Year 2-6 which meets from 6.00-7.00 pm at Holy Trinity Church on Wednesdays. We have lots of fun and games and above all singing for pleasure. Contact: Jenny Griffin 01491 579865. |
| Cricket for Boys and Girls Henley Cricket Club offers coaching for children aged 7-17 on Saturday and Sunday mornings from May to August. Fixtures are arranged with local clubs' junior teams in the Berkshire Junior League. For details of membership please contact Henley Cricket Club's Development Officer, David Cumming on davgincharlie@cumming1466.fsnet.co.uk www.Henleycricketclub.co.uk |
| The EYOT Centre This popular club is based on the Wargrave Road in Henley. Its main activities are canoeing and dragon boat racing. The Youth Section (14-18 years) meets on Tuesday evenings 7pm - 9pm throughout the year. The Junior Section (9-13 years) meets on Wednesday evenings, May to September (term-time) 6pm - 8pm. Membership details are available from Pete Holloway on 0118 948 2447. All new kids welcome!! www.eyot.org.uk (canoeing) www.Henleydragons.com (dragon boat racing) |
| Girlguiding Chiltern We offer Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section to girls over 5 years old. We also welcome girls and women over 14 who would like to be leaders. Whether you want to play games, make things, learn a skill or camp, come and have fun and surprise yourself. Contact Gill Chappell on 01491 577032 or email: ga60@btinternet.com |
| Henley Children’s Theatre Group This group was started by Flavia Pickworth and is today run by her granddaughter Muffin Hurst. The group meets every Saturday morning for children aged 3 1/2 -16 years in four classes blending singing, acting and dancing. There are no auditions, enthusiasm is the main ingredient. For information contact Muffin Hurst on 01491 614882.. www.Henleychildrenstheatre.co.uk |
| Henley Hockey Club The junior section consists of U12, U14 and U16 teams. Training and practice for everyone from 6 - 16 years, from absolute beginner to county representative takes place every Sunday morning at the outdoor Sports Centre on the Reading Road 10.30 am - 12.00 noon. There is also an adult section on Saturdays. Contact: Dan Herbert on 01491 414332 www.Henleyhockeyclub.co.uk |
| Henley Judo Club This club meets on Tuesday at Trinity Hall in Harpsden Road. Times: Under 10’s: 6-7 pm, 10-16 Years: 7 - 8 pm, Seniors: 8 - 9 pm. For information contact Andy Webb on 0118 961 6899. |
| Henley Leisure Centre We are situated along Gillotts Lane, next to Gillotts School. The centre was refurbished during 2007 and is due to open in Feb 2008. Our facilities will include a 25m x 10m swimming pool, two squash courts, a health and fitness suite, dance studio, beauty therapy, sauna and steam room and a sports hall which can be used for badminton, football, cricket, basketball, volleyball, skating and birthday parties. We also have a crèche and a café. Tel: 01491 577909. www.soll-leisure.co.uk |
| Henley Life Guard Club The Henley Life Guard Club provides safety cover for water based activities such as raft races and regattas. The minimum age for membership is 14 and you need to hold the RLSS Bronze Medallion. The club is active on Saturdays and Sundays during the Summer plus special event days. It is based at Eyot Boat Club in Wargrave Road. Please contact Mary Aldred for details 01491 573562. |
| Henley Rowing Club The club welcomes girls and boys from 12 years upwards. Contact H.R.C. Boathouse for details on 01491 573943 www.Henleyrowingclub.org |
| Henley Rugby Club The Henley Rugby Club runs 2 junior sections for ages 6 years - 12 years (Minis) and 13 years - 17 years (Juniors). Coaching is held on Sunday mornings with qualified coaches at all age levels. There is also a Colts team for ages 17+. The club has formed a youth academy iin 2007/8 for those boys who do not play rugby regularly at school to develop players into senior sides. For more information, contact Martin Leach on 01491 571847 or 07763388319.www.Henleyrugbyclub.org.uk |
| Henley Saturday Music Centre The centre provides structured ensemble groups for all orchestral instruments leading up to the Henley Youth Chamber Orchestra. In addition, the Centre’s highly qualified staff run ‘Early Years Music’ classes (ages 3 - 10) throughout the week. Contact 0871 277 4403 or vcel@gmx.co.uk or www.eurekafoundation.org |
| Henley Sea Cadets Meet at TS Guardian, Wargrave Road, Monday and Friday 7.30 - 9.30. For boys and girls aged 10-18 years. Contact Commanding Officer Lieutenant Andy Searles on 01491 571159 for more details. www.Henleyseacadets.org |
| 1ST Henley Scout Group The group meet on Friday evenings at the Scout HQ in Greys Road. Activities include camping, climbing, canoeing and swimming. New members aged 10-13 years are always welcome as are new leaders! Contact Jeremy Brett on 01491 572645 |
| Henley Soccer School “Practice makes the player” Qualified F. A. coaches organise Saturday morning mini-soccer for boys and girls for the age groups 4 - 9 at the Henley Rugby Club on the Tigerturf & 5 - 12 years in the School holidays. Sponsored by Sonning Common Garage. For more information please contact Andy Dell on 07973 816989 or email andydell1804@aol.com |
| Henley Swimming Club Life-Saving Section Junior and Senior courses for children aged 13 years and upwards are run by the Henley Swimming Club’s Life-Saving Section at the Indoor Sports Centre. For information please contact Rex Kilby on 0118 947 6122. Competition Section A small friendly competition club. The club offers a teaching and developmental programme for children from 4 years up to 19 years of age. Contact Ray Gallagher on 0118 947 5599. ray.gallagher1@btinternet.com |
| Henley Synchronised Swimming Club The group meets on Thursday evenings and takes swimmers from 9 years upwards. For details please contact Karen Bennett (Chief Coach) on 0118 972 4507. |
| Henley Tennis Club Saturday morning coaching and summer holiday and summer evening sessions operate for children from 5 - 16 years. For further information contact Eric Davies on 01491 572230.. |
| Henley Youth Centre Deanfield Avenue The Henley Youth Centre, as well as being an activity base for young people, is also a meeting place where young people can seek advice on a range of issues if they wish to do so. For further details call Steve Curran on 01491 410836 or email henley.youth@oxfordshire.gov.uk |
| HOPS Henley Outdoor Play Scheme is for 6-12 year olds. Held at Trinity School in the first full week of the summer holidays, HOPS aims to provide a safe environment for children to play, mix and have a taste of new pastimes and hobbies. HOPS is put together and run by a team of committed volunteers who give their time and talents free to the community. More volunteers are needed. Contact: Fiona Print on 01491 577986. |
| Jamboray Children's Activity Centre. Jamboray is a brand new concept in indoor activities for children aged between 0 and 10, whilst ensuring that the grown ups are not forgotten! It offers 6 exciting zones, including a state of the art play structure, dressing up, arts and crafts and new activities every day.call 01491 411114 . |
| Jeannine Greville's Dance Academies The Jeannine Greville Dance Academies and Theatre College has been established for nearly 50 years and hold children’s dance classes every Saturday morning at Gillotts School, for girls and boys aged from 21/2 to 18 years, in Ballet, Tap and Jazz. Jeannine Greville is a registered Teacher of the Royal Academy of Dance and trains pupils for Grade and Vocational (Professional) Exams, with outstanding results. Free Trial Lesson offered, call for a prospectus. 01491 572000.www.jgdance.co.uk |
| Julie Rose Ballet Classes for pre-school to grade 6 RAD ballet at Shiplake Memorial Hall every weekday. Ex-professional Royal Ballet dancer. Contact Julie on 0118 948 3430 |
| Le Club Francais Fun French designed to stimulate children's natural enthusiasm for language and communication through songs, actions and games. Contact Sarah Nall 01189 721094 |
| Kindermusik Fun music and movement classes for children aged 0-5 years. Carefully researched and designed to develop every aspect of a growing child, with exclusive At Home materials to give you more Kindermusik moments all week long! At the Friends Meeting House, Henley on Thames or The Baptist Centre, Caversham. For your free trial session please call 0118 947 7546 or email music@intuneteaching.co.uk Website: www.intuneteaching.co.uk |
| Kumon Maths and English Maths and English tuition for stugglers, geniuses and all those in between, aged 5+. Henley: Mon and/or Tues. Contact Jan Ball on 0118 954 3580 for an information pack. |
| MindLab Learning through play. We teach verbal and thinking skills, social and emotional intelligence and problem solving through innovative, world board games. These new skills are applied to all aspects of life and school whilst having great fun! For details of classes call 01491 579278. Website: www.MindLabeurope.com |
| Music with Mummy Music sessions for babies and toddlers under 3 years in Henley-on-Thames. Fun sessions with an educational slant. Small, intimate groups with a maximum of 10 children. Every class includes singing a mix of nursery rhymes and charming original songs, a "listening time" piano recital and percussion time. All musical instruments provided free of charge for you to use at the class. For more details and to reserve your place, please call Megan on 0118 973 6699 or email musicwithmummy@btinternet.com |
| Nappy Wearers Nappy Wearers is a toddlers play group run by volunteers. There is large and varied play equipment. Ages are welcome from babies to pre-school children. Sessions are usually every Tuesday and Friday between 9.15 am – 12.00 pm in the Kempster Hall, Christ Church Centre. Come early to get a space!! Contact Jill Hall on 01491 572842 for information or email jillhall123@aol.com |
| Pilots A Christian based non-uniformed organisation for both boys and girls. Meetings takes place at the Christ Church Centre Wednesday 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm for 5-8 year olds, and on Friday 6-7.30pm for 9-11 year olds. For details contact:Kath Lonsdale@aol.com or 01491 574196 |
| Rock Solid A lively ecumenical Christian youth group open to all 11-14 year olds. Meetings on Fridays, 7.30-9.30, Kempster Hall, Christ Church Centre. Pool, table tennis, games, cooking, drama, art and lots more! Contact Kath Lonsdale@aol.com or 01491 574196 |
| Rotherfield United Football Club We run training facilities and local league teams matches for boys and girls aged Under 5 - Under 18 years. Training at various localities in the area with our own pitches in Rotherfield Peppard. Children of all ages welcome. For further information please contact the Secretary, Andrew Tidswell on 0118 972 2295. |
| St John's, Kidmore End Church Choir We are a friendly and enthusiastic choir who welcome members of all ages. Meets 7.30pm on Fridays in the church. Contact: Jenny MacGregor on 0118 947 2855 or email bramble2@gotadsl.co.uk |
| St Mary’s Church Choir Choir The Choir sings a wide variety of music at the Sunday services in St Mary’s, and also at Weddings. They practice on Thursdays at 7.30-8.45 pm. Children 6 years and older are welcome. Bellringers Practise every Monday from 7.30 – 9pm in St Mary’s. Bell ringing every Sunday morning. The bellringers also organise outings and other events during the year. For ages 15 upward. For further information contact the Rector Martyn Griffiths on 01491 577340 or email office.hwr@lineone.net |
| 1st Sonning Common Cub Scouts Cubs meet on Tuesday evenings at the Sonning Common Scout and Guide HQ for one and a half hours of fun, friendship and self-development. We are in need of additional Leaders and helpers. Please contact Penny Cottrell on 0118 972 4282 for further information. |
| Springbox Gymnastic Club The club was established 17 years ago and runs at Gillotts School gym on Friday evenings at 5.30 - 6.30 pm, 6.30 - 7.30 pm and 7.30 - 8.30 pm. The classes are for boys and girls from age 4 upwards learning gymnastics in a friendly atmosphere. For information, contact Caroline Hughes on 07910 210219. |
| Squash Club Henley junior Squash Club, held at Gillotts Sports Centre, offers after school, group and individual coaching children aged 6 and upwards with two local coaches. For information contact Richard Little - richardlittle@quintessa.org or phone 0118 947 1187 |
| Stageworks A friendly and secure environment. Encouragements in all areas of performing arts: dance (modern, tap, jazz), singing, voice coaching, drama & technical theatre. Experienced qualified teachers. Regular personal assessment. Based in Henley and Benson. Contact: Jane Taylor on 01628 898038. |
| Swimming in Sonning Common The indoor heated trainer pool in Sonning Common Primary School is open at various times for lessons. During term time half-hour classes (not just for those connected with the school) are taken by qualified instructTeddiesMusicors, including Parent and Child classes for babies of 6 months and overchildren’s classes and adults classes. Contact Julie Barnett on 0118 972 2507 |
| Teddies Music Group Singing and dancing for pre-school children - bring your teddy! Half hour sessions held on Mondays and Thursdays at 10.30 & 11.30am (including school holidays) at the Dayspring Christian Centre where people matter, Henley Baptist Church (in, Market Place), Henley. No need to book just turn up. For further details contact: Sarah Birch on 0118 940 4184 |
| Thames Valley Gymnastics Club Thames Valley Gymnastics Club aims to provide progressive and enjoyable gymnastics for all its 200 members. The club caters for both boy’s and girl’s gymnastics at Birdwood Court, Sonning Common. For younger children, the gymnasium is open during the day for play gym. It also offers facilities for birthday parties. Ballet and singing classes also available. For further details contact Su Newton, Club Manager, on 0118 972 4401. |
| Trinity Trainer Pool This is a shallow, warm pool ideal for young children to enjoy and to develop water confidence. With a brand new pool (2004), we are used by local schools, nurseries and playgroups. It is available to hire for private use. The pool is open to the public on Sunday afternoons between 2.00 - 4.00 pm. For further information and bookings contact Simone Jay on 01491 413058. |
| Tumble Tots Tumble tots is the UK’s leading pre-school physical play scheme. Each Tumble Tots session combines fun, excitement and challenge in a safe and caring environment. For information on classes in Henley and surrounding areas, call Alison on 01494 880063 or email alisonjones@tumbletots.com |
| Upper Thames Rowing Club Upper Thames Rowing Club has a membership of around 200 split between men, women, juniors, seniors, novices and veterans. The club has a highly successful junior membership from which we hope the next generation of top quality rowers will come. The existing junior squad (11+ years) has members from many of the local schools and row at various times depending upon ability. The beginners section row on Saturday afternoons. For further details visit www.utrc.org.uk or call the club 01491 575745 or call William Hoodless on 07810 635488 |
| Henley Shotokan Karate Club Times: Monday 18.00 to 19.00 and 19.30 to 21.00 Wednesday 18.00 to 19.00 and 19.30 to 21.00 Price is £3.00 upto 16yrs £3.50 over 16 yrs Come along and try it - first lesson free. For more info contact: Neil Andrews 01189 723913 or 07726952138 |
