REGULAR CLUBS, CLASSES & GROUPS
The Reading Room provides a versatile meeting space for a variety of different groups. What sets the Reading Room apart is our flexibility – you can tailor the facilities to suit your needs in a way that few other venues will allow.
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There are a wide variety of classes, workshops and groups that already take place throughout the week at the Reading Room. We call these, our regular hirers. They operate their businesses using the Reading Room as their base.
Starting Soon! Mondays from 10am: Sweaty Mama
Helping woman enjoy fun and effective workouts with their child. If you are pregnant, not long has a baby (and had your 6-8 week postpartum check), are a mummy or a gran with older children and would like to exercise in a friendly, supportive environment with other mums, join Lucy on a Monday morning.
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You can contact Lucy by email or by calling 07355 151509
Mondays: 6.30pm to 7.30pm: Zumba with Hayley
Hayley has been a regular hirer of the Reading Room for a number of years now and her classes buzz with energy and fun.
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If you would like to join her please email her by clicking here or give her a call on 07766 100007
Mondays from 12.30pm & Fridays from 7pm: Home Eduction Workshops and Beginner Gel Printing Workshops
Maddie is a talented mixed-media artist who holds regular art workshops from the Reading Room. She is also a qualified art educator and runs home education art programmes.
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If you would like to see what workshops she is running or contact her about her home education creative programmes please click here to visit her website for more details. You can also email her
Mondays & Thursday from 7.30pm: The Curdridge Amateur Drama Group
CADG have been performing at the Reading Room for many years now. They typically have two productions a year with a Panto every other year. Their rehearsal nights are usually a Monday and Thursday.
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For more information or to contact them, visit their website
Monday to Friday from 4pm and Saturdays from 8am: Joanna Vowles Dance School
Jo is another regular hirer who has been based at the Reading Room for a long time. She holds private lessons throughout the week with club-day on a Saturday. Teaching Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern and Musical Theatre for little-uns to teens.
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You can contact Jo by emailing her here
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am: Bishops Waltham Men's Shed
The Men's Shed are based in the cottage at the rear of the main building. Providing a space for men to come together, chat and make things either for themselves or, for the community. Their main members days are Tuesday and Thursday.
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For more details visit their website or email them. They would love to hear from you
Tuesday from 9.45am to 3.30pm and Saturdays from 9am to 3.20pm: 4AB - fun agility for any breed
Rik has been running his dog agility classes from Skinners Field at the Reading Room for as long as we can remember! They are a fun, safe way to enrich your dogs' lives.
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You can contact Rik on 07506 872352 or email him here
1st Tuesday in every month from 7.30pm: Shamanic Drumming Circle with Aura of Angels with Sarah Allen & Vicky Foot - Shamanic Practitioner & Spirit Drums
This monthly drumming circle helps you to connect with the deeper rhythms of nature and your own spirit. The steady repetitive beats create a meditative state, allowing healing, insight and transformation. If you have your own drum, you are welcome to bring it. Some drums are available.
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To book your space contact Sarah Allen by email or call her on 01489 808200
Wednesday 9.30am to 10.30am: Breathe Pilates
Join Amelia for Pilates on a Wednesday morning in the calming setting of the main hall.
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Contact Amelia by email to book your space
Wednesday 9.45am to 12.15: Bibble & Bubble - Baby Massage & Yoga with Pre-Toddler Yoga (Taster Session on 11th Feb)
Baby Massage starts at 9.45am followed by Baby Yoga at 11am and then Pre-Toddler Yoga starts from 25th February at 1.15pm
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Their classes offer a calm, nurturing space to connect, relax and unwind. Gentle touch and movement support babies emotional wellbeing, sleep, digestion and development, while parents are given time to pause, breathe and truly be present.
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Contact Samantha by email to book your space.
Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday in the month: Kundalini Yoga with Philippa Rose
Kundalini Yoga is a powerful somatic practice that combines physical postures, breath work, chanting, meditation and relaxation.
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Contact Philippa on 07584 068664 to book your space
Tuesday to Thursday (various times): The Learning Nest with Maddie from Creative Studio Art Workshop
Offering home educated families the opportunity to join in with their programme of creative workshops. Varied topics and themes each week.
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Friday 8am to 2pm - Cornflower Sky Pop-Up Cafe
1st Friday every month from 5pm to 7.30pm - Drinks Night
Lucy is here with her Cafe every Friday serving delicious homemade cake, butchers bacon baps, sausage rolls and more, all served with tea and artisan coffee.
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Drinks Nights are once a month, usually on the 1st Friday of the month. Serving Flower Pots beer, a speciality cocktail, wine, prosecco and soft drinks along with a homemade hot dinner.
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Friday 10am to 12pm: Tai Chi with Linda - Intermediate from 10am & Beginners from 11am
An ancient Chinese tradition that has evolved into a popular form of "meditation in motion," combining slow, graceful, flowing movements with deep breathing and mental focus.
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Contact The Total Care Clinic by email to book your space