What’s on in Beaconsfield

A not-for-profit organisation that provides information, help & advice

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Our trained councellors can help with debt, housing, emplyment, benefits, marriage problems, consumer problems and other issues
Transport scheme: we offer free medical transport to hospitals and other medical appointments in the surrounding areas and a good neighbour scheme to help those with infirmed or elderlyThe advisory service is a free service supported by the Beaconsfield Churches and others

Telephone for advice between Monday to Friday 10am 12 noon
For latest, please visit: hhttp://www.beaconsfieldadvisorycentre.org.uk/

Local Charity organisation based in Beaconsfield, holds Thursday Lunch Club at The Curzon Centre.

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- Thursday Lunch Club which has now resumed hot lunches this Autumn 2020 onwards for Senior Citizens at Curzon Centre, Maxwell Road.
For latest, please visit: https://beaconsfieldcommunityassociation.wordpress.com/

Cricket club in Beaconsfield with fantastic facilities. New players welcome.

Lots of social activities going on.
https://www.beaconsfieldcc.com/

Beaconsfield Cycling Club is a club for all ages and abilities, from beginner to experienced - young and old.
Ride safe, have fun!
http://www.beaconsfield.cc/

The Beaconsfield Historical Society (BDHS) was founded in 1961. As well as holding talks and organising visits to historical sites, it collects, preserves and publishes material relating to the history of Beaconsfield and its locality. An extensive archive has been built up over the years and is used for research, events and exhibitions.

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For latest, please visit: https://www.beaconsfieldhistory.org.uk/

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Friday Bounce and Rhyme 10.00-10.30am

We offer interesting and exciting opportunities for adults to fulfil their ambitions, further their interests and achieve their potential through learning and training.
Our tutors are dedicated and passionate about their subjects. Classes allow you to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence in an environment where both tutors and learners offer support and encouragement.

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A broad programme of over 1,500 part-time courses and workshops, delivered online and from 140 locations across Buckinghamshire, means we have something to suit everyone. Courses range from one-day to one-year and we cover beginner through to advanced levels, offering daytime and evening flexibility.

Thanks to the generosity of Beaconsfield Town Council the Branch has its own reserve at Holtspur Bottom in Buckinghamshire. Branch members have transformed the northern side of Holtspur valley from derelict agricultural land back to species-rich chalk grassland.
https://www.upperthames-butterflies.org.uk/

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Monitoring and conservation work

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Saturday Chess group 2.00-3.30 pm

All levels are welcome at our chess club, whether you are new to the game or an experienced player looking for a new challenge. Venue: Beaconsfield Library.

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Childrens’craft 1.30pm -3.00pm 1st Saturday of the month

Lectures, workshops and outings for anyone interested in or wanting to learn more about textiles.

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Monthly lectures, occasional workshops, outings and social events.
For latest please visit: https://www.chilterntextiles.co.uk/

The Handy Helpers project is a support service which provides internal and external maintenance, preventive measures and practical tasks in and around the homes of vulnerable elderly (65+) or disabled Buckinghamshire residents.
Volunteers are also welcome: being a Handy Helper offers a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to meet new people and make a difference to their life.
This person-centred service matches residents who are regarded as ‘at risk’ with a DBS checked Handy Helper Team Leader supported by a group of volunteers or a DBS checked Men in Sheds Handy Helper.
https://communityimpactbucks.org.uk/

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Our Handy Helpers project provides time-limited internal and external maintenance, preventive measures and practical tasks in and around the homes of vulnerable and infirm people who are Buckinghamshire residents, aged 65+ and infirm or below 65 and living with a disability.

This local group consists of people of all ages who have a strong interest in conservation. Membership costs just £5 per year for the whole household.

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The Friends Group carry out conservation work such as path and scrub clearance, hazel coppicing, and raise funds for various projects on the reserve. They also organise walks during the Spring, Summer and Autumn, which are lead by qualified guides
For latest, please visit: https://beaconsfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk/beaconsfield-town/nature-reserve/

Enjoy a morning of knitting, crocheting, sewing or playing scrabble with friendly people who enjoy doing the same. All are welcome from beginners to experts. Please contact for the most up-to-date information.

Beaconsfield Public Library

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LEGO 2.00 – 3.00pm 2nd Saturday of the month

Have a fun Saturday afternoon playing with LEGO.

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For children between 5 - 8 years old

Weekly concerts held in the Church

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For programme please visit: http://www.lunchtimeconcerts.org.uk/

A church-based group but open to people of all faiths and none

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Saturday morning (8:30 am) breakfast for men with a speaker; usually on the second Saturday in the month (not in August)

We are a thriving and friendly group, founded in 1971 to promote and support the work of the National Trust although our closest links are with our local properties; namely Cliveden and Hughenden.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/beaconsfield-centre

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We publish a quarterly Newsletter which provides details of forthcoming events and includes booking forms for the various social events and outings.

During the winter months we arrange illustrated talks by guest speakers, followed by refreshments.

In the warmer months we offer an extensive programme of coach outings to places of historic or cultural interest. By participating in these events, you will be helping us to raise valuable funds towards the work of the National Trust.

We hold a festive New Year lunch in January each year and a coffee morning in July, to which new members are especially welcome. There are occasional theatre trips and an annual UK holiday is usually the highlight of our year.

In 2022 we will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary with a special event. This should have been in March 2021 but could not be held then due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Regular talks from a variety of speakers held at the Fitzwilliam centre in Old Beaconsfield. For events and news visit Beaconsfield Old Probus

Meet Alan our local photographer for an introductory session on photography, and discover what your smartphone camera can do.

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For children (age between 8 - 14 years) and families

For retired and semi-retired professional and businessmen. Visit Beaconsfield Probus

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Twice monthly meetings and talks for retired and semi-retired professional and businessmen normally held at the Revolution, Maxwell Road.

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Reading Groups for adults 10.30-11.30am 3rd Saturday of the month

We meet on a regular basis and get involved in projects locally and internationally. Sometimes this involves simply helping out at an event or raising money, but we get regularly involved as a 'hands on' Club. It’s a chance to find out more about what goes on in your community.

We welcome people who want to get involved. Being a Rotarian is about having fun and helping others. Join us in making a difference. Festival of Lights

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Santa Sleigh and street collections
Country Fayre
Covid support for the Community
Providing Dictionaries for local school children
Planting crocus bulbs for Polio awareness
Support local initiatives

For latest please visit: https://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/homepage.php?ClubID=519

No need to be an expert! Come and partner one of our friendly palyers.

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Currently taking place on Wednesdayt morning or Thursday afternoon. Check Library for details.

Senior lunch for a warm home-cooked meal with a cuppa and nice company in St Thomas Hall
https://www.beaconsfieldteam.church/newsevents1.htm

Walking is a great way to get out and about and meet new people while improving your health and wellbeing. Simply Walkers are out in all weathers, smiling, talking and enjoying each others company.

Our volunteer-led walks run all year, with over 700 walkers who join us on one of over 80 walks across the county every week. Volunteer leaders are there to help you walk at your own pace, so there is no need to worry about being left behind, lost or feeling left out.

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Most walks are weekly, but we also hold fortnightly and monthly walks at some locations.
For latest please visit: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-transport/cycling-and-walking/simply-walk/

Mental health sports charity who set up free, weekly physical activity sessions for anyone over the age of 17 experiencing mental health problems. Yoga on Mondays 2-3PM at the Curzon Centre
Tai Chi on Tuesdays 2-3PM at the Curzon Centre (starting on Tuesday 8th March)

All equipment is provided.
The sessions are all drop-in and there is no referral needed. We operate across Buckinghamshire and other counties in the South East.

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Tennis, Table Tennis, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Football, Badminton and many more
Please visit: https://www.sportinmind.org/

A friendly local band of bell ringers with St Mary's Church in the Old Town of Beaconsfield.

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We practice ringing on Friday evenings, and ring for church services on Sundays. We also ring for weddings and other life events.

We have enjoyed a choir at St Michael’s church for many years and it mostly serves the 10am services, though when we can we sing at weddings and funeral services too.
https://www.beaconsfieldteam.church/copyofchoir.htm

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We meet most weeks on a Tuesday night for practice of the weekly hymns, and also prepare particular pieces for occasions during the church year for example at Christmas for our Carol service, or anthems to reflect special themes.
The Choir is a friendly group of men and women ably supported and trained by Alan Lewis, our organist. We welcome new people with some, none or much experience of singing in choirs – all we ask is that you enjoy singing and try to come as much as you can.

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Tuesday Storytime 10.30-11.00am

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Tuesday Talking Cafe 11.00am - 12.30pm

We are a lively group whose aims are to promote knowledge, and appreciation of decorative and fine arts through lectures, study groups, and guided visits to private houses, exhibitions and museums.

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Under normal circumstances our lectures are held at the very comfortable Fitzwilliams Centre behind St Marys Church in Beaconsfield Old Town on the first Thursday of each month, except in January, August, and September. We have two sessions, a morning group which meets at 10.30, and an afternoon group which meets at 13.45 but we hope you can come earlier and join us for coffee beforehand to meet fellow members. We are pleased to hear from anyone interested in joining us. Currently we are in St Marys Church where social distancing is possible and if possible the morning lecture is streamed. For up to date information please visit: https://theartssocietybeaconsfield.org.uk/

Civic society

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Beaconsfield Now Fair, Reading Room Coffee mornings
https://www.beaconsfieldnow.org.uk/

The Bridge for Beginners and Refreshers group is both for those members who have never played cards before and those who would like to refresh their knowledge of the game.

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The group meets in the lounge room of St Thomas’ church hall, Mayflower Way, Holtspur
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30560

We meet in each others' homes on the second Thursday of each month. We read one book per month, each group member taking it in turns to select a book.
At meetings, each member has a chance to give his/her views, followed by a general discussion.
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30517

The aims of the group are to have a provocative and interesting exchange of views between members on subjects in the news. Venue St Thomas Church, Holtspur.
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30660

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Every effort is made to ensure that each member has the opportunity to air his/her views which leads us to how large the group should be ? 10 to 12 is the ideal size, the 18 we had on one occasion being too many.

As a conversation group, we ask that members are not beginners and have had some experience of making themselves understood in German. We will be a mixed ability group – so yes, plenty of mistakes but the object is to attune our ear and thinking to German rather than English. We will be encouraged to speak entirely in German (except during our tea break) by our good fortune in having one or two fluent speakers come along for moral support. Some material will be circulated by email before the meeting if members wish to prepare something on a chosen topic with a nudge towards useful vocabulary, but otherwise are encouraged to bring along material of their own choosing.

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Currently meetings are held in the Lounge at the rear of St Thomas’ Hall, Holtspur, starting at 1.45pm for about an hour and a half, on the first Tuesday of the month.
Please check website for updates: https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/76034

We are a very friendly crowd and are always pleased to welcome anyone who may be interested in joining us. Meetings held at St Thomas Church Hall.
Our choice of subjects is widely varied and our talks come from volunteers in the group and also from occasional guest speakers. Talks are either given using computer presentations, talking about an item of memorabilia.
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30670

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I addition to meetings, we organise trips to places of historic interest – recent visits have been to Winchester, Stratford-upon-Avon and Southwark Cathedral. Future plans are to visit Salisbury and St George’s Chapel, Windsor.

For beginners, improvers, refreshers, and more experienced members. All levels of expertise are welcome.

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For more information please visit: https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30680

The Painting & Drawing Group welcomes everyone, regardless of ability, even beginners.
We are a very sociable group who enjoy working together and chatting about what we are doing. Some of us are beginners, some have been painting for many years, some belong to regular art classes, some just value this monthly opportunity to begin or develop a picture.

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We choose a different theme each month, ranging from seasonal to still life, landscape to floral, with the occasional “free” session such as Think Large, Let yourself go, Extending the Theme, but anyone can work on their own if they wish.
We bring our own materials; water and tables are available and there is a tea break, when we admire each other’s work and chat about painting and drawing.
Venue: United Reform Church Hall

We are a small friendly group with a basic knowledge of the notes from bottom C to high A,
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/78558

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Group usually meets in a member's home in Holtspur

The level of Spanish is at intermediate level.
We meet fortnightly on Monday afternoons and talk about Spain, its' language and culture.
https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30700

The idea is to taste a few wines in convivial company once a month.
In true U3A fashion the costs of the consumables for any meeting will be shared among the attendees.

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For details on meeting time and venue please visit: https://u3asites.org.uk/south-bucks/page/30703

Beaconsfield Public Library

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Українська громадська група 11.00 – 12.00 Noon Friday
Ukrainian Community Group

Free emotional and practical support for victims of crime

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Victims First is managed by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Thames Valley, providing free emotional and practical support to victims and witnesses of crime.

Any victim of crime or abuse living in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire is eligible to receive support, regardless of the crime they experienced, when it took place, or whether or not they have chosen to report it to the police.

Victims First tailors support to meet individual’s needs. This can include telephone or face-to-face support, advocacy, (including help to access other services such as drug and alcohol services and legal services), support through the criminal justice system (if you have reported the crime to the police) and therapeutic counselling.

People may also be referred to one of the specialist services, including services to support victims of sexual violence, domestic abuse and exploitation and a Young Victims Service supports children and young victims of crime aged between 5-18 as well as offering whole family support if needed.