The social Centre is more than just a venue for hire - it’s a place for our whole community. We love to host a wide range of groups who meet here regularly throughout the week and month.
Find out more below and get in touch, and see our Calendar for exact dates. You will always be made welcome!
NSC Community Coffee - Friday mornings
Every Friday between 9:30am - 12:30pm anyone from our community is welcome to come and enjoy hot drinks, biscuits (or cake!) along with good company, jigsaws, games and chat, and an activity most weeks. Find out more on our home page.
Allstars Academy
Opened in May 2011 and run by 2 former professionals, Allstars offer a wide range of classes for children and young people, including ballet , modern and tap, street, contemporary, musical theatre, gymnastics and drama. Free trial lessons available – for more information and our timetables visit our website www.allstarsacademy.biz. Mondays and Fridays
Berkhamsted Gardeners’ Society
Founded in 1975, Berkhamsted Gardeners’ Society aims to provide a variety of activities for those interested in all aspects of gardening. We hold talks, slide shows and meetings on a wide range of gardening topics at Northchurch Social Centre during the winter months. From Spring to Autumn we arrange visits to National and independent gardens and other places of horticultural interest. Forthcoming events and other items of interest are included in our regular newsletters throughout the year. Contact berkhamstedgardeners@gmail.com or see www.facebook.com/berkhamstedgardeners
Life Drawing Get Togethers (with biscuits!)
Tutored and untutored sessions suitable for both accomplished and newcomers to drawing. With experienced and professional models and organised, overseen and led by a qualified FE teacher. A level and foundation students, building their course work, are very welcome. Contact Carole Niven - cjniven@me.com / 07768 973143 / www.needanartist.co.uk / instagram.com/caroleniven3 for more information. Tuesday evenings
Northchurch Baptist Church
Northchurch Baptist Church meet at the social centre every Sunday morning. They've got kids clubs, a creche, music and biblical teaching. All are welcome! Contact Steve or Sarah in the Church office on office@northchurch.com or phone 01442 877001, or visit www.northchurch.com. Sunday mornings 10:30am
Northchurch Lace Makers
A monthly workshop for those who already enjoy lace making. New members always welcome. Contact Joan Eeley on 01442 828827 for more information. Wednesday mornings, monthly
Northchurch Patchwork Group
Patchwork and sewing society. Contact Joy Gillot on 01442 879476 for more information. Third Saturday of the month
Rock Jam Music School
We run music lessons in guitar, drums and keyboard for ages 7-16. Contact Mike on info@rockjammusicschool.com or see www.rockjammusicschool.com, or facebook.com/rockjammusicschool. Tuesdays and Thursdays late afternoon / early evening
Seasons Art Class - Berkhamsted and Tring
Absolute Beginners to Improvers, Just Like You - The Seasons Art Class® is a brilliant way to learn new skills you will be able to enjoy forever. All courses are designed to be fun for absolute beginners (who have never picked up a brush before), through to Improvers. It is also a great way of meeting new friends and having a fun experience you will always remember and cherish! The course runs for 14 weeks and is open to adults of all ages. Together with your supportive tutor, you will create the art you've always wanted. Contact 01923 462231 or seasonsartclassberhamsted@yahoo.com for information. 14 week blocks of classes on Mondays - get in touch for dates.
Berkhamsted & Tring Sewing Bee
The Berkhamsted & Tring Sewing Bee meets on a monthly basis in Northchurch at the Northchurch Social Centre. The £5.00 per session charge covers the cost of hiring the hall/tea/coffee. We do not provide tuition, but ask that members come along with their own sewing, dressmaking, quilting, knitting or crochet project. We are purely a social group, but we have already begun to share new skills and have all been inspired to see what other people are making. Contact Jacqueline Palmer / Fiona McKenna on berkhamstedsewingbee@gmail.com for more information. Tuesdays, monthly
Berkhamsted and Tring Stroke Support Group
This lively and friendly club meets on alternate Tuesday mornings. New members and volunteers always welcome. Contact Ian Hines – 01442 381606. Tuesday mornings, every other week
Northchurch Table Tennis Club
Competitive adult club that takes part in the Hemel Hempstead League. Contact - George Shipman - 01442 875822 or see www.tabletennis365.com/HemelHempstead. Monday and Thursday evenings
The Village Midwife
Are you expecting a baby? The Village Midwife antenatal courses invites you and your birth partner to join us and learn all you need to know about birth, feeding, caring for baby and the fourth trimester. Meet expectant parents in your area and grow your all important village! All courses led by local Midwife and Mum, Aimee. We look forward to meeting you! For more information about dates and how to book, see www.thevillagemidwife.co.uk
Tot Bop
Tot bop offer fun, funky and imaginative dance and creative movement classes for children aged between 1 and 9 years old. On a Wednesday morning, our classes are split into the following age groups:
9.30-10.05am Tiny Tots (age 1-2.5)
10.20-11.05am Baby Boppers (age 2.5 - rising 5)
Both classes are parent/carer participatory and are designed to give younger children an inspiring and fun introduction to dance, music and creativity. If you would like to book, please visit our website to either book in for a block or a trial: totbop.co.uk/childrens-dance-classes-leighton-buzzard / facebook.com/totbop / instagram.com/tot_bop / twitter.com/bop_tot. Wednesday mornings
Totz Takover
Watch out, the totz are in town! Come along to this role play town session for ages 1-6, with role play set ups such as a pretend café, laundrette, building site, salon, post office and more! More info and booking at www.totztakeover.co.uk or www.instagram.com/totz.takeover. Monday mornings.
Stets N Spurs Line Dancing
We hold our line dance Sunday socials at the Social Centre on a regular basis. An afternoon of live music line dancing and refreshment. In association with BWDA 2000. Qualified instructor Paul can be contacted on 07773191931 or via our Facebook group. Sunday afternoons, adhoc
U3A Dacorum
The Northchurch and Berkhamsted U3A offers an ideal opportunity for retired and semi-retired people to take part in various group activities, learn new skills, as well as the chance to take part in regular outings and make new friends. We welcome new members and invite you to join us at our regular meeting once a month - we invite a visiting speaker and offer refreshments so please come and join us. Please visit www.northchurchandberkhamstedu3a.co.uk or contact Chris on secretary@northchurchandberkhamstedu3a.co.uk for more information. First or second Tuesday of each month from 10.00am to 12.00pm
U3A Dacorum Painting for Pleasure
Our group is for people who like to paint, or learn to paint - and share experiences. Members use different mediums, including watercolour, acrylic, pastels, crayons etc. We welcome new people for up to 2 sessions on a trial basis, and request the usual payment made by members for each meeting. If people would like to continue to paint with this group, they need to join U3A Dacorum. For further information please email group036@u3adacorum.org or see u3adacorum.org/?event=painting-for-pleasure. 1st Thursday morning of each month, apart from July & August when we sketch outdoors.