Connecting our Community

We know that relationships and social connections are so important for both mental and physical health. Our Pastoral team have constructed this list of activities which are offered in the local area. Our hope is that this information helps you to connect with others.

This list is ever changing and growing. If you would like to suggest amendments, please contact Jo using the address: community@thru-christ.org.uk. Unless mentioned, we are not directly affiliated with the organisations and are not responsible for the running of their events.

The Twyford Church Partnership (thru-christ.org.uk)

Church Activities

St Mary's Church Twyford, St James' Church Ruscombe and United Reformed Church Twyford: https://thru-christ.org.uk/office
St. Thomas More Catholic Church : Jane Kelly; https://Holyfamilyparish.org.uk or Janekellytwyford@yahoo.co.uk ; 07833733737

Conservation or History

ECONET: Friends of Ruscombe Wood Conservation: Dave Barks ; https://www.econetreading.org.uk/programme/HomeFoRW.html ; dave.barks24@gmail.com ; 07703309611
Twyford and Ruscombe Local History Society - Local history: Pamela Graddon ; https://trlhs.org.uk ; pamela.graddon@gradients.co.uk or enquiries@trlhs.org.uk ; 07885305792

Theatre, music or singing

Bell RInging: www.thru-christ.org.uk; 01189344792
Glass Ensemble - Female upper-voice chamber choir: Cheryl Scott ; www.glassensemble.com ; glassensemble@gmail.com
Twyford Drama - Theatre, amateur dramatics and script writing: Gavin Robinson ; https://www.twyforddrama.co.uk ; membership@twyforddrama.co.uk or boxoffice@twyforddrama.co.uk ; 0118 328 2825
Twyford Handbell Ringers - a small, friendly group welcoming both beginners and more experienced handplayers players; Julie Gwynn; julie.gwynn@ntlworld.com
Twyford Folk Music Workshop - Music-Instrumental: Colin McEwan ; twyfordmusic.uk/briefing ; colin@twyfordmusic.uk
Twyford Singers - Village choir: https://twyford-singers.org.uk ; message via https://twyford-singers.org.uk/WordPress2018/contact
Thames Valley Chorus (male barbershop) - Barbershop male singing : John Buckland ; www.tvchorus.co.uk ; marketing@tvchorus.co.uk ; 07813021940

Fitness or Sport

Barnes Fitness - Individual and group fitness training: Ellie Gosling ; www.barnesfitness.co.uk ; ellie@barnesfitness.co.uk ; 07872805883
Dance, Exercise and Move - Keep Fit: Janet Waters ; www.loddonhall.co.uk ; jwatersassociates@btinternet.com ; 07730468561
Twyford Bowling Club - Bowls: Richard Ellis ; https://www.twyfordbowlingclub.org.uk ; twyfordbowlingclub@gmail.com ; 07952370096
Twyford Snooker Club - Snooker: Malcolm George ; https://www.twyfordsnooker.com ; twyfordsnookerhall@gmail.com ; 07938735045
Tuesday Ladies Badminton Club - Badminton: Andrea Johnson ; https://www.loddonhall.co.uk/timetable.shtml ; Andream.Johnson@hotmail.co.uk ; 07879238721

Social Clubs

Friendship Club : https://thru-christ.org.uk ; 0118 934 4792 ; thru-christ friendship@thru-christ.org.uk
Tots on Tuesdays - Games, learning, songs, snacks, and support for each other : thru-christ ; https://thru-christ.org.uk/young-people/in-the-week ; 0118 934 4792
Twyford Age Concern - Senior social club, hair dressing and chiropody for seniors: Deborah Hefferna ; https://www.ageconcerntwyford.org.uk/contact-us ; debs@ageconcerntwyford.org.uk or info@ageconcerntwyford.org.uk ; 0118934 4040
Twyford Bridge Club - Bridge: Ian and Lesley Haigh ; https://www.bridgewebs.com ; ianhaigh@btinternet.com ; 01189401309
Twyford District Youth Club and Community Centre - Youth club (4-25) and community centre ; toddlers, yoga, keep fit for the mature, karate, performing arts (4-12): Jennifer Parsons ; https://rva.org.uk/organisation/twyford-district-youth-community-centre ; jennifer.parsons@tdyc.co.uk ; twyfordyouth@gmail.com ; 01189340891

Volunteering

Twyford and Ruscombe Volunteer Centre - Volunteer drivers and office administrators: Kate Robinson ; https://www.twyfordvolunteerdrivers.org.uk ; twadvc@yahoo.co.uk ; 01189343010
Twyford Together - Volunteering for village events: Emma Donald ; https://twyfordtogether.org ; info@twyfordtogether.org

Arts and Crafts

Coffee & Craft - meet fortnightly: thru-christ ; https://thru-christ.org.uk ; 0118 934 4792
Twyford and Ruscombe Floral Art - Flower arranging: Tracy Ray ; https://bbandoflowers.org.uk ; twyfordandruscombe@bbandoflowers.org.uk ; 07968589935
Twyford and Ruscome Art Group - very friendly, small art group. Meeting twice a month in the afternoons; Ann Harris; 07850689621.