Hobby groups in Berkshire
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Berkshire, as well as people looking to join one.
All listings in Berkshire
Mary (Ascot)
Seeking a book club
I enjoy a variety of fiction, as well as some non-fiction.
Sign in to contactHazel (Wokingham)
Seeking a book club
I've always been an avid reader averaging 2 books per week, my favourite genre is tudor history, I'm looking for a social meeting with like minded avid readers
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Maidenhead Book Club (Maidenhead)
Book club
This Maidenhead book club reads one book a month and covers a range of genres, from classic fiction to recent popular titles. It meets locally at 7pm on the last Tuesday or Wednesday of each month to talk about the book over wine, tea or coffee. The group is open to suggestions and welcomes people at different stages of their reading journey.
Sign in to contactThe Long Barn Language Exchange (Maidenhead)
Language exchange
The Long Barn Pub Language Exchange runs a free English class from 6pm to 7pm, followed by a language exchange from 7pm to 9pm at The Long Barn Pub in Cippenham. It is open to people from all backgrounds who want to practise languages, improve their English, and meet others. The listing says all levels are welcome, including beginners, and attendance is free.
Sign in to contactWildCookham (Maidenhead)
Gardening
WildCookham is a local wildlife and gardening group in the parish of Cookham, near Maidenhead. It organises activities such as guided walks and talks, and runs practical projects to improve habitats, including wildlife-friendly gardening, wildflower planting, nest boxes and reducing light pollution. It also shares wildlife advice and brings people together through an online forum.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation & Yoga Slough (Slough)
Meditation
This is a free online meditation group that also includes yoga-based practice, with weekly sessions held on Tuesdays from 7.30 pm to 9 pm UK time. It welcomes both beginners and those with more experience, and people can join from home without booking in advance. The sessions are open to anyone wherever they are based.
Sign in to contactMaidenhead Out & About (Maidenhead)
Wine tasting
Maidenhead Out & About is a multicultural social group that organises a wide mix of activities, including wine events, culture, entertainment, food and sport. It holds gatherings in Maidenhead and also in Reading, London, Windsor, High Wycombe and Oxford, with around 20 to 25 events a month. It is aimed at local people and newcomers who want to expand their social circle and meet others with similar interests.
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Bracknell and Maidenhead Board Gaming (Bracknell)
Gaming group
Bracknell and Maidenhead Board Gaming runs a range of tabletop events, including casual game sessions, longer strategy games, party game nights, online meet-ups and social gatherings for members. It mainly focuses on modern board and card games rather than classic titles, and newer players are welcome because regular attendees teach games before play starts. The group is based in Bracknell.
Sign in to contactAscot Pranic Healing & Meditation Group (Ascot)
Meditation
Ascot Pranic Healing & Meditation Group offers Pranic Healing and meditation sessions, including Twin Hearts Meditation, children’s meditation and healing treatments aimed at wellbeing. The sessions are described as helping with stress relief, relaxation, mental clarity, energy levels and support for pain or illness. Twin Hearts Meditation is open to adults aged 18 and over.
Sign in to contactFree Meditation & Yoga Reading - Berkshire (Reading)
Meditation
This Reading group offers free in-person Sahaja Yoga meditation sessions, with a guided class and introduction to the basics at each meeting. It meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Oddfellows Hall on Oxford Road. The sessions are open to both beginners and more experienced meditators, and no booking is needed.
Sign in to contactWokingham Meditation & Pranic Healing Group (Wokingham)
Meditation
Wokingham Meditation and Pranic Healing Group offers sessions in Meditation on Twin Hearts, Pranic Healing and energy therapy. It meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, and it also appears at local community events. The group describes itself as a friendly space for people interested in these practices.
Sign in to contactSlough Windsor & Maidenhead CAMRA (Maidenhead)
Real ale
The Slough Windsor & Maidenhead branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactReading & Mid-Berks CAMRA (Reading)
Real ale
The Reading & Mid-Berks branch of CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale. Branches organise socials, pub crawls, brewery visits and beer festivals, and anyone who enjoys real ale, cider and perry is welcome.
Sign in to contactWokingham & Bracknell Local Group (Bracknell)
Birdwatching
Wokingham & Bracknell Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactReading Local Group (Reading)
Birdwatching
Reading Local Group is a local group of the RSPB. Members meet for talks, birdwatching trips and walks, and help with conservation work. Newcomers and beginners are welcome.
Sign in to contactDrummer Available (Wokingham)
Bands
A drummer in Wokingham is looking to join a rock, funk or covers and party band, though they are open to other styles too. They have plenty of experience and can provide more video and audio samples if requested.
Sign in to contactAlternative metal-funk band looking for new drummer (Reading)
Bands
A Reading-based four-piece playing metal, funk, alternative and hard rock is looking for a new drummer. The band is close to finishing its first full-length album and wants someone who can already play well and is ideally used to gigging, with plans for plenty of live shows and touring.
Sign in to contactHeartfelt Harmony (Newbury)
Choirs
Heartfelt Harmony is a Newbury choir that meets on Wednesday evenings during term time from 7.30 to 9pm. It teaches songs by ear, so members do not need to read music, and the repertoire includes simple three- and four-part harmonies, rounds and longer pieces developed over several weeks.
Sign in to contactThe Bell Inn session (Maidenhead)
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Bell Inn, Waltham St. Lawrence. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
Sign in to contactThe Fisherman's Cottage session (Reading)
Music sessions
A traditional music session at The Fisherman's Cottage, Reading. Sessions are informal gatherings where musicians play tunes together - bring an instrument and join in, or just come along to listen.
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