Hobbies

Bird Watching

Visits are made to nature reserves, sometimes locally, but typically between an hour and an hour and a half's drive away. Car numbers are minimised and costs are shared. We meet on the third Monday of the month in all months of the year except August. The Leader Peter checks the weather a few days…
Bobbin Lace

Making lace with a pillow and bobbins. We are a small group with mixed experience of making lace, from a beginner to a member who has learnt to design and draft patterns to work herself. Our leader Ann Day taught lacemaking for about 30 years and is happy to help anyone who wants to learn…
Bridge

The Bridge Group is aimed at players who are familiar with the fundamentals of the game, for example those who have completed a beginner's course, and who wish to improve their skills by regular practice. Many of our players naturally have regular partners, but we can always provide a partner for anyone who arrives in…
Card & Board Games

Having fun playing a variety of card and board games.
Chess

This is a friendly group which is growing but we are looking for new members. All abilities will be made welcome. We meet at a home in central Farnborough.
Crafts

A friendly group where we work on our own projects, occasionally helping each other out or discussing how best to achieve perfection. We exchange ideas, patterns and sometimes materials, as well as having a good chat along the way.
Creating Cards

A group working at creating greetings cards. No previous experience is required. Techniques will be demonstrated and skills and equipment shared. Basic equipment and a selection of card blanks will be needed, but all extra materials will be provided for a small charge.
Drawing

A friendly group that welcomes new members of any ability. We are encouraged to work on our own projects, using any media of our choice - pencil, pastels, charcoal etc. Help and advice are always available from other group members to develop skills and techniques. Occasional field visits are organised (weather permitting), stopping for tea/coffee.
Knit & Natter

Knitting has become very popular again with young and old, female and male alike, with creative, exciting and colourful results. Please come and join in and share your talents and ideas and learn new ones, or even just natter. It’s all good fun.
Mah Jong

Introduction to and practice of an ancient Chinese game, played with tiles.
Painting 1 + Beginners

This is a large friendly group for all abilities. Members are encouraged to share their knowledge and skills in their chosen medium.
Painting 2

Painting 2 provides an opportunity to paint in any media: watercolours, acrylics, coloured pencils, crayons etc. We are a friendly group and members have an opportunity to see the work of others in the group when we break for refreshments during the session. As there are no taught lessons as such, we have an opportunity…
Painting 3

A friendly and enthusiastic group of painters using any media e.g. pencils, pastels, water colours and acrylics. We are all happy to exchange ideas, tips and techniques with other members of the group. Painting 2 and Painting 3 meet on alternate weeks.
Scrabble

Whether you are an expert or a beginner, all are welcome. We are a very friendly and helpful group and would love some new members. Come and give it a try. Please join us!
Scrapbooking

What is Scrapbooking? Well, do you have old photographs sitting in boxes, or hundreds on your computer that are rarely looked at? We take treasured photos and display them in albums, but each page is decorated with memorabilia, journalling and embellishments. It’s a wonderful way to preserve and create heirlooms for the future. Some ideas…
Singing for Fun

We are a mixed group of people who love to sing various pieces of music, including items from musical shows, local folk songs etc. Our emphasis is on singing for the fun of it. The singing is led from the front with a piano accompaniment. There is no need to read music and no singing…
Ukulele For Fun 1

Our group comprises members who have been enjoying playing the ukulele for quite a few years. However, should anyone wish to learn to play, they would be welcome to come along. We may be able to make provision for them within the group. We play a variety of songs. Chords and skills are learned as…
Ukulele For Fun 2

We are a welcoming and caring group of mixed ability strummers who play for fun and to extend our capabilities if we feel like it. We use song sheets to sing and play a wide variety of musical numbers. At our last session the songs included “Nine to Five”, “Lady Madonna”, “The Train They Call…