Community Groups
We offer a variety of community groups for all ages & abilities, these groups are ideal in supporting those who are struggling with mental health & well-being or isolation issue since the pandemic .
Some of these groups are open as part of our warm haven, which is somewhere safe & warm within our community you can drop in and warm up.
All our groups are friendly and welcoming and disabled friendly.
All groups has plenty of space to move around in, so if your still have concerned about Covid, your welcome to still wear masks. We still offer hand sanitizer points around the venue.
Please look through the different groups/clubs/activities available, they will be more than happy to welcome you and help where they can with your questions.
If you wish to discuss any of the groups please use Contact Page.
Support Groups & Activities
Mindfulness & Meditation
Come and join us from June 5th to learn to relax and enjoy gentle exercise, and practice breathing exercise. There is no cost, just turn up. Suitable for all ages and abilities
Meets Mondays
10 am - 11 am
Refreshments available
No Charge
Dementia Friendly Support
New support for people, family members and carer's affected by dementia.
The groups will be starting soon, watch this space for updates.
Meets Thursday
10 am 12 pm
Refreshments available
No Charge
Computer Training
We're are running a computer/ipad course for those who No or Little computer knowledge. Learn how to send emails, use the internet.
Meets Monday
1 pm-2.30 pm
Cost £5 pp or £8 per couple
Refreshments will be available.
Groups For All Ages Supporting
Health & Well-being
Model Train Group
Like trains, building tracks etc then why not pop down to our friendly South Wigston Model Railway Club.
Come and have a cuppa, make new friends, learn new skills and share yours.
All ages and abilities welcome dad, sons and grandparents and grandchildren etc welcome.
Meets Thursday
6 pm till 9 pm
Refreshments will be available
Cost £5.00 adults
£3.00 children (under 18)
Over 50's Men Club
This group is for men over the age 50 to attend, where you can come and chat over a cuppa & cake, while enjoying games, like indoor bowls, snooker, darts, scrabble, drafts etc, discussing or showing gardening tips in our community garden.
We also arrange days trips and meals out for those who wish to attend
Meets Wednesday
1 pm till 4 pm.
Refreshments will be available
Cost £3.00
Tools For Self Reliance
Tools for Self Reliance is a UK based charity providing quality tools and training to help people in Africa earn a sustainable income. The tools we send are donated in the UK and refurbished by our volunteers, such as the Leicester Oadby & Wigston volunteer group - who support our charity in the local area.
This group will meet at Elliott Hall. For more information please click on link below
Green Gym Community Garden
Elliott Halls community raised gardens are ideal for any body wishing do a little gardening, from growing seeds, planting flowers or vegetables, or just come and sit and enjoy the wildflower garden with a cuppa. The gardens are open to any ages where people can meet and share skills and knowledge with others. We are encourage young people to become more involved and gain their green fingers. No time limit,
Meets Monday to Friday.
Refreshments will be available.
Free to attend
Arts & Craft Group
Creative Art Group
Creative art self help art group, are a lovely group who help and support each other, learning and sharing skills. Come and meet fellow artists and chat over a cuppa.
Meets Tuesday
1.30 pm-3.30 pm
Refreshments will be available
Cost £3.00
Cake,Craft & Chat
The new craft group opened in January 2023, offering safe, warm space for people to bring crafts, learn new, bring a friend and make new ones, this group is ideal for those who do not like large gatherings. Pop along and enjoy a cuppa, cake and chat while making crafts,
Meets Tuesdays
9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£3.00
Not Just Knitting
The new craft group opened in April 2023, offering safe, warm space for people to come together who enjoy craft making, bring your own craft, learn new ones, bring a friend and make new ones, this group is ideal for those who do not like large gatherings. Pop along and enjoy a cuppa and chat while making crafts, knitting, diamond art, cross stitch, crochet.
Meets Thursday
1.30 pm - 4 pm
£3.00
Wood Work Groups
The Shed Project
The Shed welcomes anyone who enjoys woodworking, making & fixing items.
Our shed is a place where we share and learn new skills in our own safe space. The shed is open to anyone who would like to use and share practical skills, tools and resources to work on projects of their own choosing, or supporting others in the group. Whichever activities are pursued, the essence of a Shed is not the building but the network of relationships between the members.
Meets Mondays & Tuesday
9 am till 1 pm
Refreshments will be available
Cost £3.00
Wood Carving Group
This group is open to anyone who enjoys or wishes to learn wood carving.Who wish to learn different skills using wood.
Pop along make new friends.
Meets Wednesday
7 pm - 9.30 pm
£3.00
Refreshments Available
Exercise & Gentle Movement
South Leicestershire Tai Chi
Come learn Tai Chi in a relaxing friendly atmosphere, Ideal for those who wish to relax before the working week..
Meets Fridays
7 pm - 8 pm
Cost £5.00
Yoga Starting
Find your balance by taking part in our new yoga classes.
Open to all levels, please bring your own mat.
Meets Mondays
7.00 pm-8 pm
Cost £5.00
Gentle Seated Exercise Starting 21st April
Come join our experienced instructor for 45 minutes for seated exercise followed by tea/coffee and chat
Meets Fridays
10 am -11 am
Cost £3.00
Free Friday Tai Chi Classes
Come join our experienced instructor for 1 hr for gentle movement exercise, Free to attended
Meets Fridays
12 -1 pm
Cost Free
Groups For The Younger Ones
South Wigston Play Group
We are a play group for parents and children from 0-5 years running term time only.
A friendly group open to new members.
Meets Wednesdays
10 am - 11.30 am
Cost £1.00
Sunny Sandcastle Preschool
A Pre-School set in the heart of South Wigston. Opened by local professionals who have a passion for creating a stimulating, safe and stable environment. Sunny Sandcastles is the perfect place for little explorers to find their superpowers.
Meets Monday-Friday
8.30 am- 4 pm
Groups For Youth
Mega Strikers
Fun, structured weekly sports sessions, also in nurseries/Schools (wrap around care included). We take children on a journey of their first sporting adventures, with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them along the way.
Meets Wednesday
5.45 pm -7.45 pm
Saturday
9 pm - 10.50 pm
Step Out Youth Group
Step Out Youth group opened in 2005 is run by a group of trained volunteers. The offer and provide a safe and welcoming environment for the youth of South Wigston and even further a field. Giving them the opportunity to meet, make friends and take part in many activities. The group offers a tuck shop, a console computer room, snooker, table tennis and lots more hands on crafts and cooking.
Open to any child aged between 8 years to 16 years.
Meets
Tuesdays & Thursday (term time)
6 pm till 7.30 pm
Cost £2.00
Young Carers Group
New Young Carers group starting Monday . Starting 6th February
5.30 pm till 7.30 pm
For more information please click on link below
Foot Care Service
Do you have trouble with your feet, struggling with general foot heath care?
Contact the Foot Lady who attends Elliott Hall every two weeks on a Wednesday
