Leisure and Recreation

Organisations and activities for older people

Local Social Activities for Older People

The following groups offer a variety of regular social activities and welcome new members.  An * indicates that minibus transport may be available. Many groups do not meet during August or around Bank Holidays so it is always worth phoning the contact person before your first visit. 
If you are aware of any inaccuracies in, or omissions from,  this list please send us an e-mail.  Click here to send us an email message  
 If you prefer you can phone or write to Shirley Shaw , Burnham Health Promotion Trust c/o Burnham Health Centre, Minniecroft Road, Burnham SL1 7DE  Tel. 01628 661441

Many other local community organisations and groups welcome older members. See Local Community Groups page for details. Also see What's New  for details of current activities and Help and Support at Home for information about local services and useful contacts

                      Local Social Activities for Older People  

Day/Time  Activity
Monday morning Chair based exercise sessions - 9.45am -10.15am weekly
Burnham Methodist Church Hall, Eastfield Road , Burnham
Cost  £1 per session
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441

 "Simply Walk"  - 10.30am First Monday of the month
 Burnham Methodist Church Hall, Eastfield Road , Burnham
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441

Burnham Older People's Action Group (BOPAG) - 10.30am - 12noon  
Third Monday of the month
 Burnham Methodist Church Hall, Eastfield Road , Burnham
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441 
 Click here for more details of BOPAG  

Coffee Morning  - 10am weekly
Perry House, St Peter's Close, Burnham
Open to non residents
 Contact -  Jan Harding - Warden -  01628 669566

Monday afternoon Monday Club * - 1.30pm -  3.30 pm  weekly
Burnham Methodist Church Hall, Eastfield Road , Burnham
Social get together with Bingo, raffle and a cup of tea. Occasional trips out.
Contact -  Tania Pell - 01753  534158 or email pell@talktalk.net

Bingo  - 2.30pm     weekly
Perry House , St Peter’s Close, Burnham
Open to non residents
Contact - Warden Jan Harding –  01628 669566
Tuesday afternoon

Get Out and About * - 12.30pm – 2.30pm weekly
 Burnham Park Hall, Burnham
Varied programme of activities for men and women aged 50 and over – gentle exercise , outings etc 
Contact  - Tamsin at South Bucks District Council -  01895 837233 

Taplow and Hitcham Women's Institute - 2.30 pm on the First Tuesday of the month at the W. I. Hall, Institute Road, Taplow
Varied activities throughout week including Art, Badminton, Bowls, Croquet, Country Dancing, Scrabble, Table Tennis
Contact - Mrs Pat Powley - 01628 602657

Burnham Afternoon Townswomen's Guild*- 2.15 pm Second Tuesday of the month at Burnham Park Hall, Burnham
Varied programme of activities includes Gardening, Bridge, Scrabble, Fols de Rols, Swimming, Lunch Club.
Contact - Secretary - 01628 665129

"Simply Walk"  - 2pm Third Tuesday of the month 
 Dorney Lake/Jubilee River/ Eton area. For details of starting point or for transport:
Contact  - Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441

Thursday morning Cameo Club* - 10.30 - 1pm weekly
Burnham Methodist Church, Eastfield Road, Burnham
Coffee, light lunch and a chat
Contact - Mrs Barrow - 01628 663485  
Thursday evening

Bingo -  7.30pm  weekly
Perry House , St Peter’s Close, Burnham Open to non residents
Contact -  Jan Harding Warden 01628 669566

Friendship Club -  8pm  3rd Thursday of month  
United Reformed Church , Burnham
Everyone welcome . Speakers , coffee evenings etc
Contact - Jenny Parkin  Secretary 01628 603764

Friday morning

Supermarket Shopping Trip*-  9.30 – 11.30 am  weekly  
Minibus collects passengers from their homes and takes them to large local supermarket
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441 

"Simply Walk"  - 10am weekly 
meet at Cornerstone , St Peter’s Church , Burnham  
Health walk open to all - walks are 1 to 2 miles long 
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441

Friday Lunch Club  - from 11.30 am weekly 
Cornerstone , St Peter’s Church , Burnham
Informal club that meets for soup and sandwich lunch and a chat  
Contact Mrs Henderson c/o Cornerstone - 01628 664338
Sunday morning Local Church Services
Sunday afternoon

"Simply Walk"  - 2.30pm 3rd Sunday of month  
meet at The Glade Cafe, Victory Cross, Lord Mayor's Drive, Burnham Beeches
Health walk open to all - walks are 1 to 2 miles long
Contact  Shirley Shaw - 01628 661441 

Sunday evening Local Church Services

 
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