Groups, activities and courses

You’ll find something different happening every day at GL11 Community Hub, from one-off courses to weekly groups. For more information about any of these activities, please give us a call!

Macrame for Beginners

Want to try a new craft? Macrame could be for you! Join our course for beginners and learn to combine different knots to make your own decorative pieces.
Thursdays from 1 May to 5 June.
5 - 7pm.
£25 for six sessions.
To book, call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk.
DiversiTea - GL11's Neurodiverse Cafe at Dursley Methodists

Join us for GL11's pop-up cafe in Dursley Methodist Church, 10am - 2pm, every fortnight.
Accessible, affordable and inclusive. Everyone is welcome.
Run by GL11 Explorers group as a friendly, safe place to meet for song, laughter and fun, with tea, cake, and activities!
DiversiTea & Cake usually runs first & third Monday each month, other than on days when GL11 is closed.
Specific Monday dates to the end of July 2025 are:
6th and 20th January, 3rd February, 3rd and 17th March, 7th April, 19th May, 2nd and 16th June, 7th July.
Community Buddies

Grow in confidence, meet new people in the area and get out and about with GL11 Community Buddies. Buddying is a one-to-one friendship between a volunteer and a person who might want a friend. This can be a chat over a cup of tea, a weekly phone call, a walk in the park or whatever else suits you both. We carefully match individuals based on area and mutual interests to create genuine, long-lasting friendships.
To find out more contact Adam on adam@gl11.org.uk or call 01453 548530.
Therapeutic Art

Enjoy the benefits of being creative in this focussed and soothing art session. All welcome.
Mondays weekly 10am - 12noon.
£1 per session.
Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.
Walking Group

Welcoming group, meeting weekly outside GL11 and going for a beautiful walk, suitable for all.
Mondays 10am – 12noon.
£1 per session.
No need to book.
Men's Shed

Learn new skills, work on a project, or share your ideas with others in this chilled, creative group for men.
Mondays 1 - 3pm and Tuesdays 10am - 12noon.
£1 per session.
Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.
Gardening Club

Help us look after the garden, learn new skills and make friends all at the same time. No experience needed. Tools provided but please bring appropriate footwear!
Tuesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.
Free.
No need to book.
Knit & Natter

Knitters and sewing bees unite to swap tips and enjoy a cuppa.
Tuesdays weekly 10am - 12noon.
£1 per session.
No need to book.
Explorers

Lively, fun and active group for adults with learning difficulties, building friendships and encouraging self-discovery. Includes refreshments.
Tuesdays weekly 10am - 3pm.
£2 per session.
Contact us to join via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.
Seated Yoga

Wind down or boost your mindset with gentle, calming seated movement at your pace.
Tuesdays 2 - 3pm.
£2.50 per session.
Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.
Runs term-time only.
Exercise classes for over 60s

GL11 Community Hub is now offering affordable and enjoyable exercise classes for adults aged 60+ in the GL11 area. Together we'll take part in strength, balance and flexibility exercises before having some social time with tea and coffee.
£2 per session (please contact us if cost is a barrier).
Tuesdays 2 - 4pm at The Chantry Centre, Long Street, Dursley, GL11 4JB (accessible by public transport, free long stay car park available on Long Street).
Thursdays 1 -3pm at Stinchcombe Village Hall, The Street, Stinchcombe, GL11 6AP (accessible by public transport, free parking available onsite).
To book, please call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk.
Feet, Food & Friendship

Social activities for over 55s ranging from bingo and games, to quizzes and the occasional day out!
Thursdays weekly 10am - 12noon.
Free.
Limited spaces, call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.
Community Lunch

Book yourself a space at our community lunch table for over 55s and enjoy a two course, freshly cooked, hot lunch with a drink.
Thursdays weekly 12:15 - 1:15pm.
£5.
Call 01453 548530 or email office@gl11.org.uk to book.
Art & Chat

Enjoy art-based activities, whilst making friends and enjoying a cuppa.
Thursdays weekly 1 - 3pm.
£1 per session.
Contact us to book via office@gl11.org.uk or 01453 548530.
GL11 Community Cafe

Our Community Cafe is open for home cooked food Monday to Friday. Sharon and her team of volunteers serve up hot drinks, cakes and lunches.
As part of our weekly Warm Wednesdays, the cafe serves £1 hot food all day between 10am and 4.30pm.
On Thursdays, pre-booking is required for our £5 two course community lunch for the over 55’s. Call us on 01453 548530 to book yourself a space at our community lunch table.