Community Activities
Activities
Here is a list of the regular classes that are hosted at the Community Centre! Class not listed? We need your explicit consent to advertise your class on our website. Get in touch for further information.
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Babies
Children
Fitness
Tots 'N' Tinies
Day: Wednesday’s (term time only)
Time: 9.15am to 10:45am
Price: Free
Phone: 01794 515950
Email: bookings@abbotswoodromsey.co.uk
Description: A free group run by Abbotswood Community Association, come along and meet other Mums, Dads, Carers and Grandparents. This group is for babies and pre school aged children. Come along and watch your little ones play.
Little Pickles Market
Description: Our award-winning markets have proved popular with 1000s of families over the last decade – so what are you waiting for come and join us Abbotswood Community Centre.
We provide you with the opportunity to buy or sell everything needed to raise your Little Pickles. From maternity wear to nursery furniture, bikes, books, Shoes, games, clothes, toys, the list goes on. Costing just £1.50 to enter (no charge for Little Pickles of course!) you’ll be able to save your family £100’s by shopping nearly new.
Sellers can sell with us from just £12.95 and you keep 100% of the profits that you make.
Baby Sensory
Tuesday 10:00-11:00
Wednesday11:30-12:30
Phone: Sian 07984 051713
Email: salisbury@babysensory.co.uk
Website: www.babysensory.com/salisbury
1st Touch Football Coaching
Time/Day: Thursday’s 9.30-10.15am (term time only)
Price: £6pp (pay as you go, booked via our online booking system)
Phone: 07917 726120
Email: info@active100.co.uk
Website: www.1sttouchfootball.co.uk
Description:The ‘Football Tots’ sessions are all about the fun. Offering the perfect introduction to football for boys and girls aged 1½ – 4½ years. These sessions are set up to teach the fundamentals of the sport through a fun filled manner. We kick-off with a friendly interactive warm-up which leads into a series of fun games. Each game is designed to help improve co-ordination, core motor skills and individual confidence. Our coaches are enthusiastic and deliver the sessions in a fun way, giving each child the maximum in enjoyment. The 1st Touch Fundamental sessions are a great start for any parent looking to encourage their child to be active, as well as interact with other children. It also offers a great opportunity for parents to become part of the ‘1st Touch family’ by making new friends with other parents.
Music Bugs Southampton
Time/Day: Friday’s (term time only)
9:50am – Jumping Bugs (18mths-4yrs)
10:40am – Mini Bugs (6mths-2yrs)
11:30am – Baby Bugs (newborn-walking)
Email: sotonbugs@gmail.com
Website: www.musicbugs.co.uk/southampton
Description: At Music Bugs, we provide gently structured, play-based sessions for children from birth where they can develop, grow and have fun in a multi-sensory environment. Our 40 minute classes are full of fun and excitement with a large variety of fantastic props such as puppets, parachutes, pom poms, bubble machines, floaty scarves, teddies and so much more. We will sing counting songs, finger play rhymes, knee bouncers and action songs and allow you and your child to relax, have fun together and make lots of new friends!
Baby Ballet
Price: £15 for 3 trial lessons
Phone: 07983 000 943
Email: dancecatzromsey@gmail.com
Website: www.dancecatzromsey.com
Description: Specialising in ballet, tap, and acrobatic arts for children aged 2+. We prioritise a nurturing environment tailored to each child’s journey. Led by our dedicated professionals, our classes blend encouragement with excellence. Join us, and discover why families choose our warm and empowering dance community.
GuitarZoid
Phone: 07956 830250
Email: tuition@guitarzoid.com
Website: guitarzoid.com
Description:You’ve always wanted to learn guitar yourself or maybe you have children and you’re dissatisfied with their after-school music club.
We focus on the individual and tailor our learning experience to suit your pace and lifestyle. Want to focus on learning songs? Great. Maybe you want to rip a rockin’ solo, no problem! How about taking graded exams and getting a certificate? We’ve got you covered.
It’s never too late to pick up that dusty guitar in the corner of your living room. All it takes is a few minutes of practice every day and before you know it, you’ll be jamming along!
We know that learning requires consistency, so all major topics are supported with video and PDF resources created in-house. This way you have a strong reference in between lessons, giving you the best chance of success.
Call or email to enquire.
1st Touch Football Coaching
Time/Day: Thursday’s 9.30-10.15am (term time only)
Price: £6pp (pay as you go, booked via our online booking system)
Phone: 07917 726120
Email: info@active100.co.uk
Website: www.1sttouchfootball.co.uk
Description:The ‘Football Tots’ sessions are all about the fun. Offering the perfect introduction to football for boys and girls aged 1½ – 4½ years. These sessions are set up to teach the fundamentals of the sport through a fun filled manner. We kick-off with a friendly interactive warm-up which leads into a series of fun games. Each game is designed to help improve co-ordination, core motor skills and individual confidence. Our coaches are enthusiastic and deliver the sessions in a fun way, giving each child the maximum in enjoyment. The 1st Touch Fundamental sessions are a great start for any parent looking to encourage their child to be active, as well as interact with other children. It also offers a great opportunity for parents to become part of the ‘1st Touch family’ by making new friends with other parents.
Swish Theatre School Romsey
Phone: 0330 1225122
Email: eleanor@swishofthecurtain.com
Description:Swish Theatre School Romsey is a Theatre School for all children age 3 – 14
At Swish we believe that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential using the performing arts to develop life long skills and talents.
For over 30 years, we’ve been delivering carefully structured classes, captivating shows and locally tailored opportunities. Using only dedicated professionals, we are passionate about guiding children and young people along an exciting journey
where they can fulfil their dreams.
We want every child at Swish not only to discover their brilliance but also to shine as brightly as a star in their own right.
Music Bugs Southampton
Time/Day: Friday’s (term time only)
9:50am – Jumping Bugs (18mths-4yrs)
10:40am – Mini Bugs (6mths-2yrs)
11:30am – Baby Bugs (newborn-walking)
Email: sotonbugs@gmail.com
Website: www.musicbugs.co.uk/southampton
Description: At Music Bugs, we provide gently structured, play-based sessions for children from birth where they can develop, grow and have fun in a multi-sensory environment. Our 40 minute classes are full of fun and excitement with a large variety of fantastic props such as puppets, parachutes, pom poms, bubble machines, floaty scarves, teddies and so much more. We will sing counting songs, finger play rhymes, knee bouncers and action songs and allow you and your child to relax, have fun together and make lots of new friends!
Test Valley School of Dance
Phone: 07709 868 821
Email: hannah@tvdance.co.uk
Website: testvalleydance.co.uk
Baby Ballet
Price: £15 for 3 trial lessons
Phone: 07983 000 943
Email: dancecatzromsey@gmail.com
Website: www.dancecatzromsey.com
Description: Specialising in ballet, tap, and acrobatic arts for children aged 2+. We prioritise a nurturing environment tailored to each child’s journey. Led by our dedicated professionals, our classes blend encouragement with excellence. Join us, and discover why families choose our warm and empowering dance community.
FitSteps with Janine
Day: Monday
Time: 10:30am – 11:15am
Price: £5 pay as you go
Phone: 07887 493654
Email: fitstepswithjanine@outlook.com
Description: Strictly dance fitness classes suitable for all ages and abilities.
Table Tennis
Day: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Price: Free
Phone: 01794 515950
Email: bookings@abbotswoodromsey.co.uk
Description: A free group run by Abbotswood Community Association with the help of volunteers. This is a free table tennis club for people of all abilities – come along and try it out.
Suzie Fenn - Pilates
Contact: Suzie
Phone: 07885 267025
Website: www.suziefenn.com
Description: Yoga & Pilates Teacher, Retreat Leader & Sports Massage Therapist.
Monday 6-6:55pm
Class Bookings:
https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/1058
Chair Yoga (with Tea & Biscuits)
Time: 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Price: First Class is FREE! Then £10 drop-in / £9 regulars
Email: gem@gemyogaandwellness.co.uk
Website: gemyogaandwellness.co.uk
Tel: 07779 206597
Description: Chair yoga is a seat-based yoga practice which is ideal for anyone with reduced mobility, joint pain, difficulty kneeling or getting up & down, arthritis, back pain, in a wheelchair, or needs support with balance or if you suffer from vertigo ot dizziness. We will spend 45 minutes doing gentle yoga movement & stretches, while connecting to our breath, with the option to be seated throughout the practice or to stand for a small section of the class & use the chair for support. This practice is safe, supportive & is for anyone & any age & ideal for beginners. And the best part, we’ll end with a nice warm cuppa & biscuits & enjoy a chat with like-minded people in our community!
Fit4Life
Day: Wednesday 5:40pm
Contact: Megan Dowell
Email: meg-dowell@hotmail.com
Description: Specialist exercise class for those with any long-term health conditions such as cardiovascular disease. You would usually need to get a referral from your doctor or team for this class. Please email if interested. Suitable for beginners with no health conditions. Most participants are 50+ but please enquire if interested.
Adam Walder – Pilates Class
Day: Every Thursday
Time: 11:15am – 12:15pm
Price: £6 pay as you go
Phone: 07711 044779
Website: www.adamwalder.com
Description: Mixed Ability, all ages (14 and above) welcome, no prior experience necessary, more than happy to adapt classes and always offer alternatives if a client has an injury or condition we need to be careful of (please contact if you’d like to discuss prior to attending).
Yoga with Carly
Email: carlylivingyoga@gmail.com
Phone: 07879 495646
Website:www.yogawithcarly.co.uk
Description:Every 1 hour yoga session with me will include breathing techniques for your physical and mental well-being (pranayama), posture training (asana) and deep relaxation (meditation/mind training). Resulting in a stronger, more flexible, energised and tension free body, increased immune system, balanced nervous system, all round detoxification and a calmer more focused mind.
Women’s Institute – Abbotswood (Romsey)
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Email: abbotswoodromseywi@gmail.com
Description: Monthly meetings with a programme of speakers and other activities. Very friendly, all women welcome from age 18 to 118! Also social groups, courses, outings and opportunity to take part in County and National WI activities.
Coffee Afternoon
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Email: bookings@abbotswoodromsey.co.uk
Tel: 01794 515950
Description: Come along to our coffee afternoon, if you work alone, fancy a change of scenery or just want to get out of the house, meet up with old friends or make new ones – come along to our free friendly group every Thursday at the Community Centre from 1pm to 3pm. We have tea, coffee, cake and biscuits. This is a free drop-in group – no need to book.
Knit and Natter
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Email: bookings@abbotswoodromsey.co.uk
Tel: 01794 515950
Description: Free group – Knit and Natter group at Abbotswood Community Centre, every 2nd Wednesday of every month, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Come along with your knitting, sewing or craft related activities, sit and chat and grab yourself a free cup of tea and coffee. No need to book, just come along.