What's on

Elmbridge CAN offers a range of free activities specifically designed for displaced people.

There are lots of other sports, social and cultural activities that you can participate in - many of them free of charge - in your local area.

Elmbridge CAN activities

We offer regular drop-in English classes during term-time, as well as a weekly hub where displaced people can come to ask questions and access our support. For more information and to register with us please email contact@elmbridgecan.org.uk.

Other activities in the community

Gym and swimming

Gym memberships, swimming and exercise classes are available at the XCel Leisure Complex and Hurst Pool. They offer a free 3-month membership for displaced people. After the initial 3 months, you can get a 20% discount on membership.

There is a women-only swimming session on Saturdays 18.00-19.00 at Hurst Pool.

Running and walking

Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog or run 5 kilometres (or volunteer or spectate). It takes place every Saturday morning at 9.00 across multiple locations.

Our Parks also offer free running and fitness classes in parks across the UK.

Special group activities

Elmbridge Borough Council

Our local council runs different wellbeing activities, as well as specialist groups for resettled people.

You can join in activites such as local walks, tennis, yoga and cricket.

Find out more and get involved.

Mary Frances Trust

Mary Frances Trust is a charity which offers wellbeing activities, such as yoga and walking, community groups and courses throughout the year.

Find out more about the

Mary Frances Trust and how

to register for their activities.

Women's groups

Some local groups meet and are a safe environment for women and

children only.

Multi-Connections group

Holy Trinity Claygate Church, KT10 0JP

Alternate Saturdays in term-time

11.00 -12.30

Sisterhood group

Wednesdays 12.30-14.30

St John's Church Walton, KT12 3JQ

Virtual youth space for Ukrainian kids: sessions run from 18.00 to 19.00 on the first and third Thursday of every month. For more information e-mail: ukrainiansupport@barnardos.org.uk.

Football with Chelsea FC: free football training for boys and girls from age 11-17, in a variety of locations across Surrey. It is run by Premier League Kicks, funded by the Premier League through the Premier League Charitable Fund. Complete the form here (you can select a time and location).

XCel Leisure Complex in Walton runs drop-in sessions for teens age 11-16. Contact them direct for more information.

Claygate Youth and Community Hub provides free sessions for teens on Tuesdays 18.00-20.00 and Thursdays 19.00 to 21.00. They also offer youth sport sessions on Wednesdays from 18.00 to 19.30. See their website for full details.

Foley Boxing Club for both boys and girls, is run by the Metropolitan Police at Imber Court, Molesey KT8 0BT. There is a charge of £5 per class, but ask for a concession if you cannot afford it. Please contact Lee Martin on 07957 829030 for more information and to book.

Cycling

We often get bikes donated and we can also teach people how to ride if required. Bikes are subject to availability. Please send an email to materials@elmbridgecan.org.uk to let us know your needs - age, height etc.

Cultural activities

Hampton Court Palace offers £1 tickets for eligible individuals. For more information and to book online visit their website.

Many galleries and museums in London are free to visit. There are so many to choose from. Visit London has lots of ideas and suggestions for cheap days out.

If you need help accessing any of the services on this page, then please get in touch.