Do you want to find groups and support in the community that might help you improve your health and wellbeing? You can find lots of local support from charities to social groups in the Arc Bucks PCN Directory.
Wild Swan Flowing River Qigong was started with the sole intention of benefiting people, improving wellbeing, protecting mental health and building community, without hierarchy, or authority, without any profit, or requirement for money or transaction.
Weekly Classes
Weekly Classes
Taught Classes every WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY 10am at Higginson’s Park by Cricket Pavilion (Weather Permitting *). Please see below for more information.
Upcoming Workshops
Qigong and Meditation
Venue: Arborfield Green Community Centre, Sheerlands Road, Arborfield, Berks, RG2 9ND. (Look for large white Wild Swan Banner at entrance).
Dates: Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th November 2024. 10.30am – 1pm.
Cost: Free – Donation to venue only to cover their overheads.
Classes: Mark will lead an hour Qigong session, then Claire will lead a 45 minute Meditation, and then will conclude with a short session of Qigong.
Additional Information: Please bring a blanket and mat to lie on for the meditation session, but chairs will be provided as required also. Children welcome accompanied by an adult. There will be tea and coffee available afterwards.
This is the only peer support for women, covering all types of cancer in South Bucks. We are becoming increasingly recognised with referrals from health professionals and local publicity in the community.
We participate in Bucks Support Group Networking events hosted by Macmillan which will enable all groups to network, share information, and explore further opportunities for people living with cancer to have their say and use their cancer experience to make a difference.
By facilitating conversation among enthusiasts of all genders, around vehicles of all types and who are looking for opportunities to socialise to alleviate loneliness.
Connecting to all ages and genders, through drive outs, meetings and events where we can talk about vehicles and life issues over a coffee.
We aim to improve mental health and well being by creating connections within our community through self-help, kindness and charity.
Mondays 2pm – 4pm
Holy Trinity Church, HP15 7PZ
All welcome – no experience needed!
Art- X – tra
First Friday of the month – 10.30am -12.30pm
10.30- 12.30 Third Tuesday of the Month.
Tuesday 10.30-12.30
Marlow Wombles meet at the Ark Café for a walk and social litter pick.
Take some gentle exercise, socialise and care for the environment at the same time.
Second Saturday of the month 13:00-15:00
Meet new people and improve your BSL skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Last Saturday of the month 13:00-14:00
Meet other members of the LGBTQIA+ community in the area. Family friendly, everyone welcome
Last Friday of the Month 14:00-16:00
Meet with other knitters to share ideas, a hot drink and a slice of cake! No need to book, just show up and join in.
16:15-17:15 Term Time
A weekly rotation of hobbies, including board games, Lego, craft and gardening.
13:00 Wednesdays
Bringing the community together this weekly two course lunch runs for anyone wishing to join. for just £4.00 you will receive a home cooked hot meal and dessert with a cup of tea to finish.
Second and Fourth Tuesday 14:00-16:00
Fortnightly social group
Held in St Thomas’ church hall next to the main Church building
16:30-18:00 Mondays
A weekly social group for anyone who loves to bake and want to be apart of the community.
With limited space please contact us before joining.
Does not run on the first Monday of each month.
Meet@thedove.cafe
Does not run on the first Monday of every month.
Tylers Green Village Hall- Games Cafe
Every Wednesday 2:00-4:00pm
Come and join us for a chat, a coffee and a game or two, and a bit of fun and company.
No booking needed, if you have a favourite game bring it along with you.
Suggested donation £2.00
Each week, the Friday Club provides a friendly and informal day out in the Garden Room at Liston Hall.
The Club caters for up to 30 senior citizens who live in the Marlow area and enjoy company and entertainment as well as a tasty, freshly prepared lunch.
For those guests who require some help to get to and from Liston Hall, transport may be requested from the Club’s volunteer drivers.
On Friday morning, our guests start to arrive from 10:30am and are greeted with their choice of tea or coffee and plenty of biscuits. A selection of crosswords and word games is on offer for those who enjoy them, but there’s always someone to chat with if puzzles and reading aren’t your thing.
MECC is an approach to behavior change. MECC can be used in the millions of day-to-day interactions that organisations and individuals have with the public.
MECC supports people in making positive changes to the following:
MECC training is for any organisation and/or individual who has contact with the public. You will have an opportunity to support health and wellbeing.
It has been delivered to a range of workforces already, including:
Paula’s group is a social and horticultural therapy group, which has been established on plot 10 at Marlow Hanging Hills Allotments.
The group meets every Wednesday from 11-1pm. We grow a wide range of vegetables and flowers in a very supportive and friendly atmosphere. In fact we regard our break for coffee and biscuits to be every bit as important as the growing activities.
The group is for anyone who might be suffering from mental or physical health problems and would like to be part of a group of friends. Social and horticultural therapy is increasingly recognized as a very good way to overcome depression, anxiety and many other ailments.
There is absolutely no need to have any knowledge of gardening.
All tools and equipment are supplied.
Simply turn up and enjoy the sessions whenever you wish.
No payment is required. All the sessions are free.
The group is run by Ron Davis. He has worked as a volunteer and freelance therapist for many years for THRIVE, the national charity for social and horticultural therapy, based in Reading.
If you would like to come along to see whether you might benefit from these activities then please contact Ron Davis who will be glad to speak with you and answer any questions you may have.
Lindengate is a multi-award winning Nature based Health and Wellbeing Charity based in Wendover, Bucks, at the foot of the Chiltern Hills. Since 2014, and with the support of over 200 volunteers, Lindengate has transformed from a disused allotment site with 2 metre high nettles, to a unique 6 acre secret garden with a Nature Reserve, Ponds, Heritage Orchard, Kitchen Garden and Sensory Garden with sculptures and heritage-based art hidden across the site.
Lindengate@Home (#lindengate@home) is for everyone who are being impacted by their mental health support needs on a day to day basis. This includes people who are feeling socially isolated and/or are experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or are struggling to return to work after a period of sick leave.
At each session, there are seasonal nature based activities, arts and crafts, singing, reminiscing, poetry and more.
If you are working with someone who may benefit from attending a Lindengate Programme, please contact us for more information about what we can offer, suitability and funding options.
A Charity dedicated to improving wellbeing in our communities in Beaconsfield. We believe that connections matter; we exist to transform the way residents can connect with services in our town to enable them to thrive and have a better quality of life and therefore help tackle social isolation and loneliness.
At Chiltern we can provide Music Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy and Community Music services both digitally and in person across England.
We work with people of all ages and needs. We work with people in acute, targeted, rehabilitative and continuing and preventative care. We have outlined below some of the different areas that we support but we are not limited by this, so please do get in touch to see how we can support you. Click on the boxes to find out more.
Currently there is a regular group session in High Wycombe.
Art Beyond Belief produces innovative and thought-provoking projects in faith-based and health-care settings, and excluded communities. Our work is community-centred. We develop tailor-made projects that successfully promote greater understanding between different community groups, encourage interaction with other sectors of society, and inspire our clients
All are welcome to Knit and Natter sessions. Just bring your Knitting along and spend an afternoon in good company, or drop in for a short while. If you don’t fancy knitting, just nattering is fine too.
Fridays 2pm -3:30pm. (Free)
Fun, casual, drop-in sessions for people experiencing mental health problems. No experience or special equipment needed, just bring yourself. Everyone welcome! Every Thursday 11 – 12pm
The Beacon Sports Centre, Holtspur Way,
Holtspur, Beaconsfield HP9 1RJ
| Our counsellors, psychotherapists, doctors, care coordinators and pain management specialists help people through the long recovery journey. We offer one-to-one therapy, group activities and other support including for physical pain.
Many Local Free Face to Face and Online activities available. |
Amateur theatre offers an interesting and fulfilling hobby for those who wish to become part of a team of like minded people—on stage; backstage; directing; publicity; front of house—whatever suits your talent or interest.
We offer over 60 walks across Buckinghamshire.
Our trained volunteer walk leaders and backmarkers are there to help you walk at your own pace, with no need to worry about being left behind. However, please try and attend the level of walk you feel you can do.
All new walkers are welcome whether you are fit and active, haven’t exercised in a long time, or have been advised to join by a doctor.
Buckinghamshire Council are offering FREE 1 hour Introduction to MECC training to anyone working or volunteering in the volunteer and community sector, council, and health care partners, who are in the Buckinghamshire area.
We are going to start a scrabble club in June, Wednesdays at 2.30pm.
Knit and natter is every Thursday morning 10am-12pm.
65 and Over accompanied walks and a cuppa at Chiltern Open Air Museum, Free of Charge – Support with transport if needed, running from April – October, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please register by contacting Jacqui Gellman
The Marlow Repair Café is an opportunity for people to learn how to fix their own items, rather than throwing them away. This can range from electronics to furniture, or from jewelry to bikes. The Repair Café Foundation website has more details on what it is and the history of the movement.
They have regular monthly meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm:
The Ark Café,
31 Spittal Street,
Marlow,
SL7 3HJ
Amersham Jazz Club enthusiastically promotes live music performed by many of the finest national and international, traditional Jazz bands.
AJC is open each Wednesday evening from 7.15pm to 10.30pm. Admission fee is £14 unless otherwise stated.
We provide support to people living with dementia and their carers, and facilitate social interaction by hosting weekly café gatherings to enable friendships between those people in similar situations.
We endeavour to provide a voice to improve the information pathways, help and support available. We now have approx 150 members from the Marlow and surrounding area, outskirts of Wycombe,
Bourne End, Henley & Penn.
We have grown to a team of over 20 volunteers supporting our group at the cafe’s, providing transport to the weekly cafe’s or outings and behind the scenes support.
Every Wednesday 10.30 – 12.30
Valley Plus held its first meeting over 9 years ago when 30 residents gathered in the Methodist Chapel in Marlow Bottom. It is now thriving, with 150 Members, and currently a waiting list. We meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 2.00 pm in the Methodist Chapel in Marlow Bottom.
Fun, casual drop-in standing yoga session for people experiencing mental health problems. All abilities welcome! Every Monday 2-3pm
Sport In Mind,
The Curzon Centre,
43 Maxwell Rd,
Beaconsfield
FIT Chairboys is a highly successful 12-week programme which is aimed at men and women aged 35 to 65 years olds, with a waist size above 38 inches (for men) or 31 inches (for women), and a BMI of over 28 who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life. Click on the website to book.
Pop up Coffee Morning 1st Weds of Every Month 10 – 12 noon Hambleden village
Hazlemere Community centre Thursdays 11 – 2pm Chat, Coffee, Bingo, Cinema.
Our focus is on Marlow and the neighbouring areas of the Thames Valley and the Chilterns. We aim to increase our knowledge of the use and occupation of our area through research, talks from experts and practical investigation on the ground; and to share and encourage interest in our findings with the community. There has been a welcome and very positive response to the creation of the Group which draws on the legacies of both Marlow Archaeological Society (MAS) and Archaeology in Marlow.
Social group with a work shop where men can meet up and chat while undertaking activities. They hope to restart in summer 2021.
Marlow Art and Crafts Society (MACS) is a friendly group of people who range for complete beginners to accomplished artists.
We run a varied programme of activities throughout the year that includes a tutored class, demonstration evenings, workshops, trips, an exhibition and outdoor painting mornings. Some people join us simply to exhibit, some just for the tutored classes and some for the trips.
If you’re interested in taking photographs, then you’ll enjoy our meetings. With about 50 members, varying from absolute beginners to experienced experts, we always welcome newcomers – can come along for two or three weeks to get a feel for the club before deciding to join
The Buckinghamshire Family History Society was formed in 1976 to encourage and promote the study of family history in the county. The Society has over 1600 members and caters for both those with Bucks ancestry (who may live at a distance) and for those who live locally whose ancestors may have lived elsewhere.
Re-engage provides life-enhancing social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.
Join a local group to meet people, try something new, or do more of what you love. See what’s happening soon in your area.
Marlow Archaeology Group (MAG) was formed by the amalgamation of Archaeology in Marlow and Marlow Archaeological Society to provide a clearer focus and stronger voice for archaeology in the local area around Marlow and for the benefit of members.
They offer members:
New members are very welcome whether with some archaeological experience or just an interest in this fascinating subject.