• Ready Steady Baby

    Ready Steady Baby
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Ready Steady Baby is our five week antenatal programme for parents-to-be and their support network. Our topic-based programme is free to attend and will help you to learn more about giving birth, support during birth and how to prepare for the needs of your baby.

    Whether this is your first baby or you are already a parent, our relaxed and informative sessions will help you get ready for this life-changing experience. You can join us for our five week antenatal programme at any stage in your pregnancy. Learn in a safe, friendly environment with other expectant parents.

    All our sessions are run with a local qualified midwife. We are also joined by an NHS specialist perinatal pelvic physiotherapist to offer their expert advice and help.

    For more information contact Rachel on 01285 380 038 or email rachel.stainton@thechurn.org.uk

  • Time For You (Tuesday group)

    Time For You
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Time For You is a welcoming women-only group that runs on Monday and Tuesday mornings. As well as plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and lots of chatting, we run topics and sessions to support your wellbeing.

    This includes creating memory boxes, sewing affirmations for positive mental health, getting closer to nature in Hailey Woods and occasional day trips to places like Bath, Birmingham and Cheltenham.

    All sessions and topics we cover are decided by the group themselves.

    £1 suggested donation each session.

    For more information, contact Michelle.

  • Carers Café

    Carers Café
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom
    Ageing Well

    There are over 5 million unpaid carers in the UK carrying out vital caring work but often with little or no support. Our Carers Café is an informal and friendly group open to all carers in Cirencester and the surrounding villages. It’s an opportunity to get together, chat and share experiences and find out more about what other local support that could be available. For more information about support for carers, please visit: Home – Gloucestershire Carers Hub. For more information on how The Churn Project can help you contact Kim.

  • Living With Loss

    Living With Loss
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom
    Ageing Well

    Are you looking for ways to cope with grief having lost a loved one?

    Living With Loss is an informal grief support group providing understanding and encouragement for those who have been bereaved. We focus on your wellbeing and look at ways to move through your journey with grief.

    It is a very welcoming group guided by a member of staff with peer support from group members.

    For more information, please contact Sarah.

  • Stitch Knit and Natter

    Stitch Knit and Natter
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Stitch, Knit and Natter is a weekly group for anyone with an interest in sewing, knitting, drawing and general craft and would like to socialise and meet new people. It's a fun and inclusive group for both men and women. Bring your crafting ideas to the group.

    For more information, contact Michelle on 01285 380 038 or email michelle.bradburn@thechurn.org.uk

  • Time For You (Monday group)

    Time For You
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Time For You is a welcoming women-only group that runs on Monday and Tuesday mornings. As well as plenty of tea, coffee, biscuits and lots of chatting, we run topics and sessions to support your wellbeing.

    This includes creating memory boxes, sewing affirmations for positive mental health, getting closer to nature in Hailey Woods and occasional day trips to places like Bath, Birmingham and Cheltenham.

    All sessions and topics we cover are decided by the group themselves.

    £1 suggested donation each session.

    For more information, contact Michelle.

  • Chat and Connect

    Chat and Connect
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    If you feel like you would like to connect with others and have a warm space to meet new people, this is the group for you. Our Chat and Connect Group meets for a couple of hours on a Friday afternoon for a bite to eat and a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can chat, play board games and feel part of a welcoming group of new friends.

  • Creative Skills Workshop for 18 – 26 year olds

    Creative Skills Workshop for 18 – 26 year olds
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Are you aged 18 to 26 and ready to get creative? Dive into a world of inspiration with our Creative Skills Workshop! Whether you’re passionate about music, art, or crafts, we have an array of engaging activities waiting just for you. Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional rural crafts alongside The Ernest Cook Trust, and discover the joys of honing your artistic talents in a safe, encouraging environment. This is the perfect opportunity to nurture a craft you already love or to explore something entirely new! There will also be the opportunity for local trips and chances to explore volunteering and employment opportunities. Join us on Thursday afternoons, 2pm to 4pm at The Churn Project. For more information, contact Amanda.

  • Positive Strides for All Cirencester

    Positive Strides for All Cirencester
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Our Thursday Positive Strides walking group welcomes all adults in the community to participate in a walk around Cirencester. The walking group meets weekly on a Thursday morning and takes a variety of routes around the town, including visiting local parks and woodlands. 

    Positive Strides focuses on improving mental health and wellbeing through exercise, connecting and talking with others.

    Walks start at 11.00am from outside The Churn Project.

    For more information, contact Michelle on 01285 380 038 or email info@thechurn.org.uk

  • Families Matter Group (09.30am to 11.00am) – PLEASE BOOK

    Families Matter Group
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Our Families Matter Group is a supportive parent and children playgroup in Cirencester for children aged two to four years old and their parents. You are also welcome to bring babies and younger siblings along as we understand how hard it can be to find groups for both ages.

    This group is for fun, play and meeting other parents in a friendly and informal space. The children will enjoy craft activities and messy play, as well as a healthy snack.

    For more information, please contact Rachel.

  • Chair Yoga

    Chair Yoga
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom
    Ageing Well

    Chair Yoga at The Churn Project is a gentle exercise class for older people, as part of our Ageing Well service. In Chair Yoga, we will explore various yoga practices, including chakra yoga, which involves learning poses and techniques to awaken and align the body’s energy centres, known as chakras.

    Chair Yoga is suitable for everyone, particularly those with restricted mobility.

    Upcoming sessions:

    Wednesday 23rd July

    Wednesday 30th July

    Wednesday 13th August

    Wednesday 27th August

    Wednesday 10th September

    Wednesday 24th September

    £3 per session

    For more information, contact Kim.

  • Mini Toddlers (11.30am to 1.00pm) – PLEASE BOOK

    Mini Toddlers
    The Churn Project 14-16 The Waterloo, Cirencester, United Kingdom

    Mini Toddlers is a parent and toddler group in Cirencester for parents with children aged one to two years old. Parents are also welcome to bring their younger siblings along as we understand how hard it can be to find groups for both ages.

    This group is for fun, play and meeting other parents in a friendly and informal space.

    For more information, please contact Rachel.