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
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Classes
English classes for all levels, with play helpers for children on Fridays.
Tuesdays 10.00–11.30
St James Parish Centre, Weybridge KT13 8DN.
Fridays 10.15-11.45
Walton Community Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2PB.
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Driving theory classes are also available on Tuesdays - contact us for details.
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Drop-in hubs
Come to meet others, practice your English or ask questions.
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Tuesdays 11.00-13.00
Weybridge Community Centre, Churchfield House, KT13 8DB.
Fridays 11.00-12.30
Walton Community Centre, Manor Road, Walton KT12 2PB.
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St Nicholas Church, Summer Rd, Thames Ditton KT7 0QQ - by appointment only.
St Andrews Church, Cobham KT11 3EJ - by appointment only.​
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Teenagers
Sports and social for displaced
young people age 13-19.
Thursdays 19.30-21.00
St George’s College, Weybridge
KT15 2QS.
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Mini-bus pickups from Walton
and Weybridge.
​Please contact us if your child would
like to participate.
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.
Special group activities
Elmbridge Borough Council
Our local council runs different wellbeing activities, as well as specialist groups for resettled people.
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You can join in activites such as local walks, tennis, yoga and cricket.
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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
Email: pippacramer@htclaygate.org
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Sisterhood group
Wednesdays 12.30-14.30
St John's Church Walton, KT12 3JQ​​
Yoga
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Sport in Mind charity offers free yoga at the Xcel Leisure Centre on a Wednesday 12-1pm.
You can sign up here.
Y​oga with Ruth in Weybridge
Yoga with Florendia in Walton and Weybridge
Yoga with Uzma in Cobham
For teenagers
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.
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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.
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.