Activities In Bicester
This guide to the various activities you can get involved with in Bicester was produced by The Healthy New Town, Cherwell District Council, Bicester Town Council and Bicester Health Centre PPG. The information was correct at the time of printing December 2017, so please check with the contacts given that the information is still correct when you are looking to get involved.
Exercise
| Name of Club/Activity | Brief Description | When | Where | Contact for further info |
| Bicester Badminton Club | £5 per session or less. No need to bring a partner. Over 50s. | Mon 15:00-16:30
Beginners/Social. Tues 19:00-21:00 Advanced/league. Fri 19:30-22:15 |
The Cooper School
Leisure Centre |
www.facebook.com/BicesterBadminton |
| Bicester Green Gym | Exercise outdoors with conservation & garden volunteering. (Free & all welcome) | Tues 9:30-12:30 | Places vary. Often Bure Park nature reserve. | 01869-600952 |
| Bicester Hockey Club | Hockey club for all ages. | Juniors – Sunday am
Men/Ladies. Times vary |
The Cooper School | www.bicesterhockeyclub.org.uk |
| Bicester Social Cycle Group | A cycling group for adults & accompanied competent children. First three rides are free; after that there will be a charge. | 1st Sun & 3rd Sat each month 9:45
April to Sept – Weds 6.30pm |
Bicester Leisure Centre | monica@mehers.com
07989304701 |
| Chair Based Exercise | Gentle chair-based exercise class. | Thurs 10:30-11:30am | Saxon Court, Wessex Way, Bicester, OX26 6AX | 01235 849403 |
| South Indian Classical Dance | Thurs & Fri evenings | East Bicester Community Cnt.OX26 4TB | Shahila Gokulakirishna gokulshahi2009@googlemail.com | |
| Dance 4 Health | A Falls Prevention Dance Programme for those with balance problems or who’ve had a fall. | Tues 13.00-14.30 | Whitelands Farm Leisure Centre. Bicester. OX26 1AJ | Hannah Gray
01993 870158 |
| PilatesPilates/Zumba | Mon 18.00-21.00. Tues 18.00-20.15. Weds 17.45-18.45. Weds 20.15 – 21.15. Fri 09.00-11.30 | E.Bicester Community Cnt. Keble Road OX26 4TB | Ros White
07801 896295 |
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| Groove Aerobics | Groove Aerobics is the ultimate dance fitness class. Cardio, conditioning and choreography. | Mon 9.30, Weds 10.30, Weds 19.30, Sat 10.30 | Bicester Hotel, Golf & Spa | Daniel Browne
0747 1944 925 |
| Health Walk | FREE short walk led by trained volunteer Walk Leaders. | Sat 11.30
Sun 11.30 Tues 18.30 Thurs 11.30 Tues 10.45 |
Coker Cl, Health Ctr carpark Langford Medical Ctr N.Bicester surgery
Bure Park, Chip Shop Launton Rd, Health & Wellbeing Ctr |
jo.round@cherwellandsouthnorthants.gov.uk |
| Heyford Hoofers Square Dance Club | Square Dance offers mental & physical stimulation. | Tues 20.00-22.00 | St Edberg’s Church Hall, Old Place Yard, Bicester OX26 6AU |
Bob Billinghurst
07903 164789 |
| Jado Chi | This class consists of relaxed flowing movements suitable for both the young and old. | Saturday 9.30-10.30
Two FREE sessions for new participants. |
Langford Village Hall, Bicester, OX26 6XX | Booking is essential, contact Kate on Kate.Leach@JadoChi.com
0770 666 8680 |
| Pilates Class | Mon 13.45-14.45 | Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Ave, OX26 2NR | 01869 253914- Option 3 | |
| Ramblers
(Bicester & Kidlington group) |
All welcome. | Listed in Oxford Times events page & on website | 01491 608109 | |
| Seedbarn Line Dancing | Weds 13:30-15:30 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Strength & Balance (First session free) | Ideal for the over 60s worried about their balance. | Mon 13:30-14:30 | Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01235 849 403
info@generationgames.org.uk |
| Swimming | For over 50s. | Bicester Leisure Centre | 01869 253914 | |
| Tai Chi | Tues 14.00-15.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Walking Football Over 50s | All sessions on all-weather outdoor pitch. | Thurs 15.30-16.30 | Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NR | Jordan Chaney
01295 2218064 |
| Yoga | Weds 19.00-20.00 | East Bicester Community Centre, Keble Road, OX26 4TB | Nadine Sandjo
07981 229642 |
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| Zumba Gold | Dance & aerobic element makes exercise more interesting. | Fri 14.30-15.30 | Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue. | Barbara
07593 691312 |
Social Activities
| Activity | Brief Description | When | Where | Contact |
| Achieve Oxfordshire | Weight Management
(closed group, pls call). |
Thurs 10.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane | 01865 338119 www.achieveoxfordshire.org |
| Acorn Toddler Group | Fun for under 5s. | Tues 10.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane | 01869 323030, churchadmin@bicestermethodist.org.uk |
| Alcoholics Anonymous | Fri 19.30-21.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane. | 01869 323030, churchadmin@bicestermethodist.org.uk | |
| ARCh (Assisted Reading for Children) | Volunteer as a Reading Helper visiting 3 children in a primary school near you | Twice weekly for an 1.5 hrs each time | We will place you in a primary school in your preferred geographical area | 01869 320380 |
| Bicester Art Club | Currently a waiting list for membership. | Weds 14.00-16.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall | Margaret Graham
07890134057 |
| Bicester Bridge Club | Mon 19.15 | Highfield Social Club, George Street, Bicester, OX26 2EE | David Watkins
01869 811152 |
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| Bicester Carers Group | Support & friendship for family carers over 18 yrs. | 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month 10.30-12.00 | Kings Arms, Market Place, Bicester | Christine Stanbridge
07827 235456 |
| Bicester Choral & Operatic Society | A performing musical society. | Weds 19.30-21.30 | St Mary’s School, off Queen’s Avenue. | 07956 759653 |
| Bicester Community Café | Bicester locals are invited to the store for tea, coffee & chat. | 2nd Tuesday of the month 10:30-12.00 | Sainsburys, Pioneer Square, Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA | Claire or customer services
01869 853600 |
| Bicester Concert Band | Rehearsals for occasional concerts for brass, woodwind & percussion. | Tues 20.00-21.45 | St Edburgs School Kingsmere, Bicester, OX26 1BF | Rosalind Mason
01869 323263 |
| Bicester Crafts | Drop in with your own craft project (& lunch). | 1st Saturday of the month 10.00-16.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane. | Margaret
01869 244637 |
| Bicester Floral Club | Demonstrations, competitions, workshops, talks, outings, social events & festivals. | 4th Tues of the month (exc. January) 19.15 | Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Road, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Jackie Page
07779 396 325 |
| Bicester Good Neighbour Scheme | Help & support for older people. | Daily. Office hours | Bicester, OX25 | 07849799530 |
| Bicester Green – Repair Work & Training | Volunteers help to fix bikes & make items from wood. All welcome. | Daily. Email for details. | The Yard, The Garth, Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PS | Emma Gordon
01869 388 564 info@bicestergreen.org.uk |
| Bicester Local History Society | Acknowledge & encourage the interest of people in the local history of Bicester & the surrounding area. | 3rd Monday of the Month 19.30 | Clifton Centre, Ashdene Road | www.blhs.org.uk/ |
| Bicester Matinee Club | Bingo, raffle, outings, bring & share meals. | Every other Thursday 12.30-14.30 | The Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX | Valerie Sturgess
01869 600143 |
| Bicester Memory Café | Dementia sufferers and carers. Meet others in a relaxed setting. | Last Wednesday of the month 10.30-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Trish Heron
07803 115952 |
| Bicester Memory Support Group | An opportunity for people with dementia & their carers to get together. | Monthly | The Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX | Frances Claydon 07964 037255 |
| Dementia Oxfordshire | 2nd Wednesday of the month 14.00-15.30 | francesclaydon@dementiaoxfordshire.org.uk | ||
| Bicester Methodist Wives Club | Mon 20.00 | Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Keva Smith
01869 320582 |
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| Bicester Pop in Centre | Drop in for a hot drink, warm welcome & some company. | Daily 10.00-12.00
Age UK Oxfordshire rep on 1st Friday of month |
The Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX | Pauline Lamb
01869 245566 |
| Bicester Silver Thread | Local Craft Group. | Every other Monday 13.30-15.30 | The Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX | Jean Barrington
01869 245009 |
| Bicester Town’s Womens Guild | Activities & social group. | 1st Tuesday of the month 13.00-15.00 | Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, OX26 6EX | Barbara
01869 252637 |
| Bicester U3A (University of the Third Age) | Activities, talks, events & trips for over 50’s not in full time employment. A positive & creative approach to retirement. | 4th Thursday of the month 14.00-16.00 | The Clifton Centre, Ashdene Rd, Bicester, OX26 2BH | 01869 242506 |
| Bicester WI | Educational opportunities & the chance to build new skills. All welcome. | 3rd Tuesday of month 19.30 | Weyland Hall, North street, Bicester, OX26 7ND | Kathleen
01869 331082 |
| Bicester Widows Club (not a bereavement group) | Offers friendship & outings to widows & single ladies. | Mon 13.30-15.30 | Methodist Church Hall Sheep Street , Bicester, OX26 6JD | Helen, Heather or Wendy
01869 243844 or 07523 931674 |
| Bingo
Crofters Social Group |
Thurs 14.00-16.00
Fri 17.30-19.30 |
Lerwick Croft Community Hall, Bicester, OX26 4XX | Nicolette
07719923952 |
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| Bridges | Drop-in for homeless & those struggling with addiction. (18+yrs) | Weds 12.00-14.00
Friday 10.00-14.00 |
The Salvation Army, Hart Place | 01869 369160 |
| Causeway Carers Rethink Group | Small group of people who care for a relative or friend suffering a mental health illness. | 2nd Monday of the month starting at 7pm | Littlebury Hotel and Restaurant, Kings End, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6DR | Contact: Michael Wyatt
07941 507052 |
| Cherwell Community & Voluntary Service | Provides essential transport for those unable to access public transport or help from friends & family. | Daily. Bookings must be made at least three working days ahead. | Banbury, Bicester & surrounding villages. | 01295 759126 |
| Coffee Morning | Drop in for coffee, cake & a light lunch. | Tues 10.00-12.00 | Church Foyer, Bicester Methodist Church, Bell Lane. | Margaret Jaggs
01869 244637 |
| Fish & Chips Lunch Crofters Social Group | Last Monday of the month 12.45 | Lerwick Croft Community Hall, Bicester, OX26 4XX | Nicolette
07719923952 Netty.mackenzie@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Friday Coffee Morning & Lunches | All welcome. | Friday 9.30-13.00
(Lunches from Noon) |
Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| Games & Quizzes Crofters Social Group | Mon 14.00-16.00 | Lerwick Croft Community Hall, Bicester, OX26 4XX | Nicolette
07719 923952 Netty.mackenzie@hotmail.co.uk |
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| Grapevine Toddler Group | Fun for pre-schoolers. | Weds 10.00-11.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| Hanover Gardens | Film Club for the over 60s. | Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday 14.00 | Hanover Gardens, Bicester, OX26 6DG | 0267@hanover.org.uk or Telephone 01869 246388 |
| Hanover Gardens | Bingo for the over 60s. | Every Thursday of the month 14.00 | Hanover Gardens, Bicester, Oxon, OX26 6DG | 0267@hanovr.org.uk or Telephone 01869 246388 |
| Information & Advice Drop-in | Information service from benefits to classes to help at home and volunteering. | 3rd Tuesday of the month 10.00-11.30
A volunteer is available every 1st Friday from 10am-11:30pm |
The Pop In Centre, 2 Manorsfield Road, Bicester, OX26 6EX | Libby Griffin
07827235410 |
| IT Lessons | Gain confidence & learn basic computer skills. | Tues 9.30-13.00 | Library, Franklins House, Wesley Lane, Bicester, OX26 6DJ | Kasia
07827235402 |
| Kabin Over 50’s Club BECA | Bingo, activities, refreshments, time to chat. | Mon 14.00-16.30 | Bicester East Community Centre, Bicester, OX26 4TP | Pat Jagger
07939569561 |
| Knit & Natter | Weds 10.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane | 01869 323030 | |
| Late Spring Bicester Age UK Oxfordshire | Comfort & support for anyone aged 60+ who has been bereaved. | 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 10.00-11.30 | Room 2 (1st Floor), Emmanuel Church, Bicester, OX26 3HA | Helen Sollis
01235 849 434 |
| Launton Village Rock Chorus | Classic & contemporary rock informal vocal group. | Tues 19.30 | Launton Village Hall, Bicester Road, Bicester, Launton, OX26 5DP | Steve Webber 01869 242607 webber.steve@tesco.net |
| Lunch Club
Crofters Social Group |
Monthly, Sat (call for times & dates) | Lerwick Croft Community Hall, Bicester, OX26 4XX | Nicolette
07719 923952 |
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| Memory Support Café | For residents, carers & those who are affected by memory difficulties. | 2nd Thursday of the month 14.00-16.00 | Langford View Care Centre, Coach House Mews, Bicester, OX26 6EW | The Manager
01869 252343 |
| Messy Monkeys | Toddler Group (0-5yrs). | Wednesday (Term time) 9.30-11.00 | The Salvation Army, Hart Place | 01869 369160 Bicester@salvationarmy.org.uk |
| Musical Minis | Fun music to aid child development (0-4yrs). | Mon 11.00-12.00
Fri 10.00-11.00 |
Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Margaret Jaggs |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Help support & advice. | Thurs 19.00-21.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| NHS Blood Donation session | Please check for dates | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Open Doors Tuesday Coffee Morning | All welcome. | Tuesday 10.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030
churchadmin@bicestermethodist.org.uk |
| Open Doors Saturday Coffee Morning | All welcome. | Saturday 11.00-13.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| Oxfordshire Mind Peer support groups | For anyone aged 16+ experiencing mental health issues looking for support. | Monday 14.00-16.00
Friday 14.00-16.00 |
Sainsbury’s Café, Pioneer Square Pop-in Centre, Pioneer square | Call to book an appointment on
01865 247788. |
| POSCH Bicester | Parents of special needs children (0-24yrs). | 2nd & 4th Monday of the month. Pls call for details | Glory Farm School, Hendon Place, Bicester, OX26 4YJ | Marion Aslett
01869 249604 |
| Rainbows, Brownies, Rangers, Guides, Beavers & Scouts | Regular evening meetings pls call for details | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Rethink Support Group | For carers of those with mental health issues. | 1st Monday of the month. 19.00 Meetings can change, please call. | Sainsbury’s, Pioneer Square, Bure Place, Bicester, OX26 6FA | Mike Wyatt or Deborah Smart
01869 246853 or 01865 904499 |
| Ride on Time | Active play for under 5s. | Mon 10.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Margaret Jaggs
01869 244637 |
| Rock Choir | Thurs 19.30-21.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Rock of Ages Café | The older members of our community meet; chat, refreshments, crafts, talks, quizzes & more. | Tues 10.00-12.00 | Emmanuel Church, Bure Park, Bicester, OX26 3HA | Elizabeth Taylor
01869 243479 |
| Scrabble Club Diocesan | All welcome. | Weds 14.00-16.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | Margaret Jaggs
01869 244637 |
| Sing & Sign Classes | Baby & Toddler signing & communication classes. | Tues 9.00-12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 07906 055591 |
| Soup Lunch | All welcome. | Second Tuesday of the month. 12.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| St Edburg’s Toddler group | Under 5s group. | Friday 9.30 | St Edburgs’ Hall (weekly) | Capt.north13@hotmail.com |
| St Edburg’s Funday school | After School club fro primary age. | Friday 15.15 | St Edburgs’ School (monthly) | Capt.north13@hotmail.com |
| St Edburg’s Community café’ | For Mums and babies. | Thursday 9.00 | St Edburgs’ School (monthly) | Capt.north13@hotmail.com |
| Ten Pin Bowling
Crofters Social Group |
Last Tuesday of the month. 14.00 | Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NR | Nicolette
07719 923952 |
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| The Well | Community Café. Everyone welcome. (Ideal for preschoolers) | Tuesday (Term time) 9.30-13.00 | The Salvation Army, Hart Place | 01869 369160 |
| Time out for Carers, Bicester Café meeting | Coffee, chat & informal peer support for carers & cared for. | 3rd Thursday of the month 11.30-13.00 | Savoir Fare Cafe, Garth Park, Launton Road, Bicester, OX26 6PS | Ben Reynolds
01993 899980 |
| U3A Memory Recall | For the over 50s. | 2nd Tuesday of the month 14.00-16.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 |
| Vibrant | Youth group for secondary school children. | Saturday 17.30 | St Edburg’s School & Hall (fortnightly) | Capt.north13@hotmail.com |
| Weight Watchers | Thurs 12.00-14.00 | Bicester Methodist Church Hall, Bell Lane, Bicester, OX26 6JQ | 01869 323030 | |
| Wendlebury Gardening Club | Swap ideas, fabulous trips & guest speakers. | 3rd Tuesday of the month 19.15 | Wendlebury Village Hall, Bicester, OX25 2PR | Mrs T. E. Harrap
01869 252713 |
| Youth After School Drop-In | After school drop-in for 11+yrs. | Thursday 13.30 | Bicester Methodist Church | 01869 323030 |
