Find your local groups:

NCT

Antenatal support, information and courses for new parents.  Make friends with other new mums and dads; get ideas, help and support from your local volunteers; and have fun joining in the things going on in your area.  www.nct.org.uk

U3A (The University of the Third Age)

U3A is a national organisation with over 1000 branches and 400,000 members.  The Chiltern branch has about 1500 members and is based on the Amersham Community Centre.  We have about 100 interest groups covering a wide range of intellectual, physical and social activities. Visit website: www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk

Simply Walks

Walking is a great way to get out and about and meet new people while improving your health and wellbeing.  Over 80 walks across the county every week – something to suit everyone.For information about your area contact:  simplywalks@buckscc.gov.uk  or visit www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/environment/exploring-the-countryside/simply-walk

Home Library Service

Free monthly service offered by Buckingham Library Service for Bucks residents with poor health or mobility problems.  Phone:  Roberta Wixon 01494 475 573 Email:  homelibraryservice@buckscc.gov.uk

The Chilterns Dial-a-Ride provides an affordable, accessible and safe transport service for people living in or close to the Chiltern Hills who have mobility problems and are not able to drive or use public transport.  Specially equipped vehicles with wheelchair access and trained, caring drivers. T: 01494 766 123  E: admin@chiltern-dial-a-ride.     Reg charity no. 1161606

AMERSHAM

123 Soleil

An association that provides sessions in French to bilingual children from the age of 3.  Saturday mornings, term time only. Amersham School.  Email: amersham@123soleil.co.uk   Tel:  Christelle Ashcroft  07775 703 591

Amchor Choral Classics

We have almost 100 singing members from a great variety of backgrounds and levels.  To enquire about joining the choir, contact Jenny Harrison:  hon.sec@amchor.com or Hugh:  hon.chairman@amchor.com  Tickets:  boxoffice@amchor.com  Web:  www.amchor.com

Amersham & Chiltern Rugby Club

We are a highly successful club, keen to encourage new signings.  Ages 6 – 60.  Training Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week.  All are welcome.  Ash Grove, Weedon Lane, Amersham, HP6 5QU  Email:  adgexpo@aol.com  Tel:  01494 725 161  Web:  www.chilternrugby.com

Amersham & Chorleywood Model Railway Society

We are a small group who meet in Chorleywood.  New members welcome, whether you are already railway modelling, want to pick it up again, or want to start modelling.  Mondays and Wednesdays.  Email:  aandcmrs@gmail.com   Tel:  01494 873 570

Amersham Art Group

Amersham Community Centre, Chiltern Ave, Amersham HP6 5AH  Email:  amershamartgroup@gmail.com  Tel:  01494 771 760  Web:  amersham-art-group.org.uk

Amersham Band

Methodist Church Hall, The Hill, Winchmore Hill, Amersham, HP7 0PA  Email:  amershamband@gmail.com  Web:  amershamband.com

Amersham Birdwatching Club

Barn Hall, Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AH  Email:  secretary@amershambirdwatchingclub.co.uk  Tel:  01494 717 426  Web:  www.amershambirdwatchingclub.co.uk

Amersham Bowls Club

For players of all abilities.  Qualified coaches support people new to the game.  Play for fun or competitively.  Hervines Park, Hervines Road, Amersham, HP6 5HU  Email:  eandmasherlock@btinternet.com  Tel:  01494 433 250  Web:  www.amershambowlsclub.org.uk

Amersham & Chalfont Hockey

ACHC is a very friendly, social hockey club that welcomes new members, both adults and juniors, of all playing ability levels and those who may want to try it out.  The Clubhouse,  Amersham & Wycombe College Campus,  Lincoln Park, Off Stanley Hill,  Amersham, HP7 9HN  Email:  info@achc.org.uk  Web:  www.achc.org.uk

Amersham Community Centre Bridge Club

Players of all standards are welcome.  Please come as a pair or contact us if you need a partner.  Drake Hall of the Community Centre, Chiltern Ave, Amersham, HP6 5AE  Email:  pandj@clarkesofamersham.com  Tel:  01494 259 807  Web:  www.bridgewebs.com/amershamcommunity

Amersham Concert Club

World Class musicians performing live, locally.  ACC is a charity aimed at the promotion of musical appreciation and education.  All concerts (usually the last Saturday of each month) are free to anyone under 18 years old.  Amersham Free Church, Woodside Road, HP6 6AJ  www.amershamconcerts.org.uk  Tel:  01494 765 420

Amersham Evening Townswomen’s Guild

Evenings and coffee mornings.  British Legion Hall, 91 Woodside Road, Amersham  Email:  contact@the-tg.com  Web:  www.the-tg.com/Guild/amersham-evening

Amersham Ladies Circle

For ladies between 18 and 45 who live or work near Amersham.  Web:  www.ladiescircle.co.uk/amersham

Amersham Stroke Support Group

Peer support, social and recreational activities to help improve their confidence and gain independence.  St John’s Methodist Church, Woodside Road Amersham, HP6 6AN  Email:  sarahkives@btinternet.com  Tel:  07702 492 597  Web:  www.stroke.org.uk/finding-support/amersham-stroke-support-group

Amersham Youth Activities

Chiltern Youth Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AH  Email:  info@amershamyouth.org  Tel:  01494 727 895

Breeze Bike Rides for Ladies

Free rides explore local, accessible routes in small friendly groups throughout the year.  Web:  www.letsride.co.uk

Chiltern Citizens Advice Service (Amersham)

Free confidential service offering local people advice on a wide range of issues.  Barn Hall Annexe, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, Bucks, HP6 5AH  Tel:  01494 545 991

Chiltern Jiu Jitsu

Martial arts club offering training in Shorinjikan Jiu Jitsu, for self-defence rather than as a sport.  Open to children over 10 years to adult.  Tuesdays from 19.30.  Call or email for more information.  The Royal British Legion Hall, Whielden Street, Amersham, HP7 0HU  Email:  sensei@chilternjitsu.org  Tel:  07747 848 674  Web:  www.chilternjitsu.org.

Rotate Amersham

New to the area?  Retired, a new parent or just looking for a chat over a cuppa?  Join our Coffee Companions mornings at Cafe Africa, Amersham.  10-11.30am on the 1st Tuesday of every month.  A great way to meet new people!  Just turn up.  Email:  rotateamersham@gmail.com  We’re on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @RotateAmersham

Sing your Pain Away

Singing group for wellbeing, health and fun.  Weekly groups in Amersham, Gerrards Cross and Bourne End. Everyone welcome regardless of singing ability and whether or not you are in pain.  Email:  jane@singyourpainaway.co.uk  Tel:  07788 227 654

U3A Amersham

Learn, Laugh & Live!  The Amersham based U3A offers a wide range of social, educational, and creative interests in a friendly, informal environment.  We are open to everyone no longer in full time work.  For details, please visit:  Web:  www.chiltern-u3a.org.uk/

WI – Amersham

Fun and friendship, crafts, resolutions, cooking, lunches and campaigns.  Small Barn Hall, Community Centre, Chiltern Avenue, Amersham, HP6 5AH  Email:  hq@bucksfwi.org.uk  Tel:  01494 725 100  Web:  www.bucksfwi.org.uk

CHALFONT COMMON

WI – Chalfont Common

Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, HP9 9QX  Email:  ddianedeeks@aol.com  Tel:  01753 884 834  Web:  www.cspcc.org.uk/

CHALFONT ST GILES

1^st Chalfont St Giles Scout Group

Beavers Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts  Web:  www.csg-scouts.org.uk

Age Concern

Local Lunch Club, Chiropody Service, Exercise Class and Darby & Joan Club.  Tel:  Christine Burgess 01494 870 611  Web:  www.ageconcernbucks.org.uk

Chalfont St Giles /Graft-De Rijp Twinning Association

Coffee mornings held in the Reading Room.  Tel Pat Greatwood:  01494 872 664  Web:  www.csgtwinning.co.uk

Chalfont St Giles 60+ Fitness & Social Club

Fitness and social club for people over 60.  Scout Hall, Silver Hill, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4PX  Email:  karoline.lamb@btinternet.com  Tel:  01494 872 589 Web:  www.chalfontstgiles.org.uk/clubsandsocieties

Chalfont St Giles Bowling Club

Village Playing Fields, Crossleys, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QT  Tel John:  01753 88 74 63 / Mike:  01753 400 011  Web:  www.csgbowlingclub.co.uk

Chalfont St Giles Community Library and Information Centre

Regular activities include Knit and Natter (Mondays 2pm-4pm) and Bounce & Rhyme – for parents and carers of children 0 – 5. (Friday 10.30am – 11am).  High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA  Tel:  01494 874 732

Chalfont St Giles Garden Association

Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall, School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4JJ  Email:  membership@csgga.org  Web:  www.csgga.org

Chalfont St Giles Girlguiding

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section.  Email:  chalfontdistrict@gmail.com  Tel:  07887 886 900  Web:  To enrol a child please register your interest online and you will be contacted by a member of the local volunteer team:  www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter

Chalfont St Giles Literary & Film Club

CSG Community Library, High Street, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QA  Tel:  01494 873 966

Chalfont St Giles Memorial Hall

Various clubs meet here, including:

• Bucks Vision – Peter Robbins – 01494 875634
• Gardens Association – Andy Still – 01494 8787338
• Keep Fit – Ros Mitchell – 01494 871142
• Memorial Hall Fund Raisers – Tony Hoare – 01494 872883
• Monzani School of Dancing – Carol Henry – 01494 758435
• Short Mat Bowls – George Ivey – 01494 875373
• Social (Snooker) Club – Bert Bowden – 01494 872439
• Trapdoor Performing Arts School – Andrea Domin – 01494 876 487

School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4JJ

Chalfont St Giles Tennis Club

The playing fields on Crossleys (off Bowstridge Lane) – opposite Chalfont Wasps FC and Chalfont St Giles Cricket Club.  Use HP8 4QU on your Sat Nav.  Email:  bcsgtennisclub@gmail.com  Tel Mark:  01494 677 896  Web:  clubspark.lta.org.uk/chalfontstgilestennisclub

Chalfont St Giles Youth Club

22 Narcot Lane, Chalfont Saint Giles HP8 4DA  Tel:  07879 816 022  Web:  www.csgyouthclub.org/

Rock Community Café

Coffee and lunch club.  Reading Room, Chalfont St Giles from 10.30am to 1.45pm.  Email:  wendylawson60@gmail.com.

The St Giles Maypole Dancers

Adult dancers (18+) always welcome.  Tel Diana Penrose:  01494 872 683

For more information about more clubs and societies in CSG go to:  www.chalfontstgiles.org.uk/clubsandsocieties/clubsandsocieties

CHALFONT ST PETER

Amersham & Chalfont Hockey

A friendly, social hockey club that welcomes new members – adults and juniors – of all playing ability levels and those who may want to try it out.

The Clubhouse,  Amersham & Wycombe College Campus,  Lincoln Park, Off Stanley Hill,  Amersham, HP7 9HN  Email:  info@achc.org.uk  Web:  www.achc.org.uk

Chalfont Concert Wind Band

We encourage the interest of wind band musicians of any age and give them plenty of experience of playing in public.  New players welcome.  Meet at Robertswood School, Denham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 OEW  Email:  enquiries@chalfontwindband.co.uk  Web:  www.chalfontwindband.co.uk

Chalfont Otters Swimming Club              

We are a local competitive amateur swimming club for children which also assists pupils at local schools to improve their swimming ability. Locations include Chalfont Leisure Centre, Amersham Swimming Pool, and Maltmans Green School.

Email:  membership@chalfontotters.org.uk  Web:  www.chalfontotters.org.uk

Chalfont Saints Football Club

Chalfont St. Peter AFC – youth and adult amateur football club.  Mill Meadow, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 9QX  Tel:  01753 886 477  Web:  www.chalfontstpeterafc.co.uk

Change4Chalfont

We are a community-led initiative that aims to take action to combat climate change locally.  Email:  info@change4chalfont.org.uk  Web:  change4chalfont.org.uk

CSP Community Centre

Many clubs, societies and groups for adults and children meet here.  Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, HP9 9QX  www.cspcc.org.uk

CSP Garden Club

Gardening provisions on sale at the hut (members only).  Trips, talks and competitions.  CSP Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QX  Email:  richardgmitchell@gmail.com  Tel:  07443 229 626  Web:  www.gardenclub.org.uk

CSP Youth Centre

A place where local young people can feel safe, achieve great things for themselves and others and enjoy the journey into adulthood.  Tithe Barn, Sandy Rise, Chalfont St. Peter, SL9 9TR  Tel: 01753 883 712  Web:  www.cspyouthcentre.org.uk

Misbourne River Action Group

We are a group of volunteers from the Misbourne Valley area who are putting time and effort into rescuing and cherishing the river.  Email Bob Older:  bob@theolders.co.uk  Tel:   01753 885 131  Web:  www.misbourneriveraction.org

Over 60’s Coffee Morning

Thursdays, weekly during term time.  10.30am – 11.30am.  Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, Bucks, HP9 9QX  Tel Krys Duvall:  01494 871 100

St Peter Players

Friendly local drama group, performing a wide range of productions.  All welcome:  actors, backstage, technical or costumes or just to enjoy play-readings and other social activities with theatre at their heart.  Tel Tina Barclay: 01494 837 203  Email: info@stpeterplayers.co.uk

GERRARDS CROSS

Gerrards Cross Scottish Country Dancing Club

Meets most Tuesdays 7.30pm at GX Memorial Hall.  Beginners and new members always welcome.  The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD  Tel:  Suzanne 01923 283 730  Web:  www.gxscottish.org

Salsa Classes – Beginners

Tuesdays 9.30am.  The Memorial Centre, 8 East Common, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AD  Email:  alleycatdanz@gmail.com  Tel:  07792 499 554  Web:  www.alleycatdance.com

LITTLE CHALFONT

Little Chalfont Community Association

Email:  enquiries@littlechalfont.org.uk  Web:  www.littlechalfont.org.uk

Little Chalfont Community Library

Access a full range of free library services including public access PCs and Wifi, computer classes and film nights.  Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP7 9QA  Email:  littlechalfontlibrary@gmail.com  Tel:  01494 764 602  Web:  www.buckscommunitylibraries.org/little-chalfont

Little Chalfont Evening WI

Little Chalfont Village Hall, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, HP8 4UD  Email:  lcevewi@gmail.com

Little Chalfont Neighbourhood Watch

Email:  communitysafety@chiltern.gov.uk  Web:  www.littlechalfont.org.uk/NWatch

Information is correct to the best of our knowledge.  Please contact groups direct to confirm details.  If you would like to make amendments or to include your group or society, email events@amershamtogether.co.uk