Banstead Methodist Church

Activities for Adults

Pilates:  Pilates is a gentle form of exercise intended to increase strength, flexibility, posture, and body-awareness.  The church holds two one-hour classes each Thursday morning in term-time (at 9.45 am and 10.50 am), led by a qualified teacher.  Classes are £4.50 per session, payable half-termly in advance.  For details contact: 01372 743182.  

Open House: Open House offers a social afternoon for people of all ages, although it mostly consists of retired people.  Activities include chatting over tea and home-made cakes, occasional outings and special events.  Open House takes place on Tuesday afternoons (2.00 pm – 4.00 pm). There is no charge, although a donation of 50p towards the cost of refreshments is suggested.  It may be possible to provide transport.  For further details contact: 01737 812294.

Drivers: This is a social group for adults of all ages, meeting on the third Monday evening of each month between September and June.  Meetings begin at either 7.30 pm or 8.00 pm depending on the activity.  The programme includes speakers, an in-house meal, quiz and games evenings and a meal out in a country pub.  The annual membership fee is nominal, although members may sometimes be asked for voluntary contributions to charitable causes in connection with particular speakers.  For more information contact :0208 660 8398.

Badminton Group: For all levels of player; for exercise, fellowship and fun.  The group meets on Thursday evenings at 8.00 pm throughout the year.  There is a membership fee of £12.50 per year plus requested donations towards the cost of shuttlecocks and the use of the hall.  For more information contact  01737 211464.

Choir:  For those who enjoy music and singing .  Rehearsals are from 8.00 pm – 9.30 pm  on Friday evenings and tend to be very informal and lots of fun.  The choir leads the singing at the Sunday morning services  and presents occasional items for special occasions.  You don’t necessarily have to be able to read music.  New members are always welcome.  More info: 01737 356815 or 0208 642 0704.