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, such as chair yoga or drawing. No need to book, free of charge. Find out more on our home page.

A community initiative where volunteers from Berkhamsted Together‍ & Northchurch Social Centre collect food from cafes and shops around the town, and give it out to residents - there is generally fruit, veg, bread, flowers, and more - it depends what the shops etc have excess of. The aim is to reduce food waste, by giving out surplus food. - everyone is encouraged to come and collect this food between 2-3:30pm on Tuesdays, at Northchurch Social Centre, and stay for a cuppa at the community cafe if you’d like! For more info, see here.

As a local charity, Northchurch Social Centre runs community events every couple of months, which aim to further our charity's aims by benefitting our community, as well as raising funds towards our activities and building. Northchurch Social Centre - more than just a venue for hire - a place for our whole community 💓 Find out about upcoming events at https://www.northchurch-social-centre.co.uk/upcoming-events and on our social media channels.

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

AKA, a local karate club are based at various venues for weekly classes and use the Centre for weekly development classes and ad hoc competition sessions, self defence workshops & holiday clubs. More info at www.ashridgekarate.co.uk

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. We also enjoy supporting many charities with our makes! Contact Jacqueline Palmer /  Linda Beardsley via info@northchurch-social-centre.co.uk for more information. Tuesdays, monthly

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

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

A monthly session where you can bring your broken electricals, small appliances, clocks, textiles, and loads more (we’ll try most things!) to be fixed by volunteer repairers. Enjoy our community cafe whilst you wait! Donations welcome for repairs and refreshments. In partnership with Northchurch Social Centre and EcoBerko. Find out more at https://ecoberko.uk/repair-cafe/

First Saturday of the month, 9:30-12:30 (no sessions January or August).

I’m a newly qualified 200-hour yoga teacher with a strong belief that yoga is for everyone. My classes are welcoming, accessible, and focused on helping you move your body in a way that feels good. Yoga isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, moving more, and enjoying the benefits together.

More info on ra.jackson@hotmail.co.uk

Dance Extreme were founded in 2013 with years of experience teaching various dance forms, specialising in Ballroom and Latin American Dancing, from the elegant Waltz to the most upbeat and energetic Jive and many more.

Join tutor Nicolas for new adult classes for beginners and improvers!

More info and booking at https://www.dance-extreme.co.uk/Thursday evenings

Bring your under 6’s to visit this mobile role play city, to explore and enjoy a little city of their own! Utilising bespoke backdrops and specially selected high-quality toys and equipment, your child can fully immerse themselves in their own world and welcome you in too! Info and booking at https://bookwhen.com/littlecitysouthbucks

Alex is a sound healing practitioner with a lifelong love of music. She is trained in a range of holistic practices including Life Coaching, Chakra Balancing, Mindfulness, NLP, Holistic Voice Therapy and, of course, Sound Healing. She runs sound & gong baths and workshops at the Centre, offers 1:1 coaching as well as teaches others to become sound healers – all grounded in her passion for the power of sound to reconnect us with ourselves and the world around us.

Find out more and book sessions at www.mindcareinspiration.com/sound-healing

Mini First Aid Watford & Hemel Hempstead run regular baby & child first aid sessions at the Centre.

These classes are vital for parents and grandparents to learn all the First Aid knowledge and skills required to keep your little ones safe, ensure you are fully prepared for all the most common medical emergencies and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve. 

Classes are friendly, relaxed and informal and we will cover: CPR, Choking, Burns, Meningitis Awareness, Febrile Seizures, Bleeding, Head Bumps, Breaks and more…

More info and booking on their website

The NHS Blood Donation Service use the Centre as a venue for their regular blood donor sessions.

Register or find a session at https://my.blood.co.uk/where-to-donate

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

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

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

Patchwork and sewing society. Contact Joy Gillot on 01442 879476 for more information. Third Saturday of the month

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

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

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.

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

Group strength and mobility classes - contact Karen on 07745 547100 for more info and to book. Thursday lunchtimes

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.

WeBuyVintage hold regular valuation days where you can bring items valuables, jewellery and antiques for on the spot valuation! No need to book.

More info at webuyvintage.co.uk Adhoc dates