Health and wellbeing at Stoke Poges Village Centre

Connecting our community to health and wellbeing

Across the country, village halls are spaces that bring people together, support healthier lifestyles and make everyday life richer and more inclusive. At Stoke Poges Village Centre, you’ll find a variety of organisations and activities to help with your physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing, whatever your age!

We have exercise opportunities beneficial for your health, including two badminton clubs, Tai Chi for Health, Yoga and Cardio and NHS sessions focusing on strength and balance. The newly-launched Community Hub promises to provide a wealth of information, signposting and support around many aspects of health and wellbeing.

Younger villagers might like to burn some energy with Little Kickers football, or get active whilst expressing their creativity with Ondine Academy of Dance or Zig Zag Acrobatic Academy. Genesis Martial Arts run classes at the hall for both children and adults, consisting of Kickboxing and Kung Fu training with elements of fitness and self- defence incorporated.

Exercising the brain is important too, and there’s always something to learn at our village hall. For example, the WI is famous for inspiring women, and our local branch runs a series of informative talks and fun activities throughout the year which also help members to build their social network.

Meanwhile, creative hobbies have been shown to reduce and even prevent stress. Consider joining our Photographic Club or maybe try some acting or backstage work with the Stoke Poges Players, who provide a friendly, social environment that helps people build confidence and connection whilst encouraging creativity, teamwork and self-expression.

Being part of a social group can be hugely important to mental and emotional wellbeing. The Village Social Club provides many opportunities to meet new people and offers a golf society, darts teams, weekly quiz nights and more.

In addition to the pre-school, the Sunshine Corner team runs a popular parent, baby and toddler group. Aside from the children having some wonderful play and craft activities, the group provides a supportive space for sharing experiences and building confidence in parenting, with peer advice for challenges like sleep or feeding.

So, from social activities that create friendships and combat loneliness to fitness classes that keep us moving, from Sunshine Corner Pre-school to the Community Hub, Stoke Poges Village Centre provides a home for things that make a real difference to people’s lives every single day.