Sports & Hobbies groups near Princes Risborough, B9

Maidenhead active is for outgoing people who enjoy any aspect of fitness. The plan is to offer a few different events, some with more of a social side and some more fitness based (no pressure to run and talk here!) Looking for fun and friendly people to have meaningful conversations, laugh, share a hobby and form new connections. Come say hi!

Hi! Thanks for looking at our site. We are a friendly active group for people who enjoy golf, and sometimes a few other sports or activities (mainly snooker, table tennis, and watching sports). Golf events are mainly held in east Berkshire (e.g. Ascot and Wokingham), north west Surrey (e.g. Camberley and Woking), and south Buckinghamshire (e.g. High Wycombe). Non-golf activities are held in Ascot or Sunningdale mainly (or occasionally Camberley or Bracknell). Women and men of any age are welcome at our events. Having fun doing sports or activities, whilst perhaps making some friends are the main aims of the group - but please see further details below. Please ensure you have a facial photo of yourself when joining so that we can recognise you and welcome you when attending events (note: photos are only visible to members). Hope to see you soon! *Note: New members are generally expected to live within travelling distance of the area defined above. If not, your membership request may be rejected.* If the group is 'full' you will be put on a waiting list and let in to the group when a place become available. More details: * Golf - organised most weekends - usually over 18 holes (but at least once a month over nine). Note: Golf events are largely for intermediate or more advanced golfers (see \*\* below for extra details), and you will need to have played golf before. * Snooker at Lavender Park, Ascot - held up to once a month during the week or at the weekend. Some experience needed for snooker. * Other sports/activities: Table tennis\* is organised occasionally *(\*see below also)*. Other non-team sports, and events to watch sport (including golf, badminton, and racing at Ascot) may also be organised. 'We' can also do basic badminton coaching - if that is of interest contact myself or David. * Please say on your profile which of our regular and occasional activities you are interested in! * ***Note: If you are interested in cycle rides locally, or table tennis in EGHAM please go to:*** [Cycling and Table Tennis for fun and fitness (meetup.com)](https://www.meetup.com/g/cycling-for-fun-and-fitness/settings/basic/) ***. If you are interested in playing bridge locally and online please go to: [https://www.meetup.com/Ascot-Sunningdale-Bridge-Meetup/](https://www.meetup.com/Ascot-Sunningdale-Bridge-Meetup/) .*** There is roughly equal number of men and women in the group, and members are of various ages (mostly from late 20's to about 65). Temporary local residents or visitors to the area from other parts or the country or from overseas are welcome to join if they regularly come to the area or before a visit. If the group is 'full' there may be a delay in accepting you into the group (but this will be done as soon as possible). If you are interested in organising a certain activity please contact Dave. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- \*: Golf details: Events are organised at Courses to suit experienced, intermediate and improver players mainly. Cost usually £25 to £40 (for 18 holes), and occasionally higher. The area has some attractive and quite challenging golf courses. 'Less experienced' players should come to golf at Lavender Park, Hoebridge (Short course), Billingbear or courses listed below in South Buckinghamshire#. Other courses that we go to are usually only suitable for intermediate or advanced players: including includes Sunningdale Heath, Chobham, Downshire, Pine Ridge, Sand Martins, Mill Ride, Royal Ascot, Winter Hill, Hennerton, Hoebridge (long course), Theale, Sutton Green, Bird Hills, Swinley Forest, Datchet, and Pyrford Lakes. #From 2023 golf events are also organised at the following courses in South Buckinghamshire: Oaklands Park, Huntswood and Hedsor (and possibly other venues) . \*Please check with host for any queries about standard of golf needed at any course. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Notes: \*\*: There is a SMALL annual membership charge for 'active members'. \*\*\*: To keep the membership list up to date, because we have a maximum number of members, and possibly to save money on meetup fees (and/or have a waiting list), a few inactive members only who have not paid the annual membership fee may be removed as follows (though you can re-join on payment of the small fee): a) any member who has not attended any events with the group and has not looked at our meetup site for 12 months, b) any member who has attended at least one event, but not looked at our meetup site for two years, c) any member who has attended at least 10 events before and has not looked at our meetup site for three years, and d) any member who has not done any events within their first three years of membership (but who has been looking at our site).

Embrace Your Masculinity is a personal development tribe for men who are determined to lead lives of meaning, purpose and growth. For those on this journey, building close friendships with other men who are also passionate about self-development is essential for moving forwards in life and celebrating positive masculinity.   In current times, meeting likeminded individuals who have a positive, growth focussed mindset is increasingly challenging. Fortunately, if you are looking to form genuine connections with other men who are also seeking a higher purpose, you have come to the right place. In this group, we will discuss topics such as what it means to be a man, how life’s challenges can be re-framed as opportunities and identifying ways in which we can embrace and develop our masculinity.   Based around London, the group also organises in-person activities to help develop our masculine values and form connections with other men. These activities include hikes, sports activities and camping trips. Begin the journey of embracing your masculinity by joining today.

Maidenhead Softball Club (MSC) is a mixed softball club based in Maidenhead and playing in the Windsor & Maidenhead Softball League. Formed in the late 90's from employees at a local technology firm the club has grown from a single team to a club with 3 mixed teams, one female team and 40 members ranging in age from 14 to over 50.

So if you are looking to get into a new, fun sporting activity. Softball is a fun social mixed team sport and can be played by anyone 14+. No experience necessary and no equipment required, Maidenhead Softball Club will provide the equipment and the coaching to help you get activity and enjoying Softball quickly.

What is softball?
Softball is a social and enjoyable sport that’s easy to learn and play, even for people who are not “athletes” or don’t have much experience of team sports – and the game offers particular opportunities for women.

It’s a lot like baseball in terms of the rules, but because the ball is pitched slowly to each batter (as the name implies!), it’s easy to hit the ball and succeed at the sport’s central skill. The fact that men and women play together in the same team and on an equal level gives the sport a social buzz, and most softball games are followed by sessions at the local pub!

Getting Involved
MSC runs weekly sessions on Friday evenings for anyone wishing to give the sport a go. The sessions vary in location and time depending on the season. During the Autumn and Winter it's at Newlands Girls School from 6pm, during Spring and Summer sessions run from 6:30pm at North Maidenhead Cricket Club.

Regular weekly Tag Rugby Matches on a Wednesday in Maidenhead at Burgess Park. The fun and friendly sessions are welcome for players 14 years or older (male & female). All under 18 participants must be accompanied by a guardian. Players of all sporting abilities and Rugby experience levels (Rugby League, Rugby Union, Touch Rugby etc) including complete Rugby novices are welcome! Tag Rugby is a great way to meet you new people, improve your fitness and mental wellbeing, but there is no need to be super fit to start playing. The sessions are a gentle introduction to the game and suitable for all levels of fitness. At times when there are no free tasters open for registration or none suitable for you, we can potentially arrange a free trial game for you in a league. You can sign up to our Free Taster Session here - https://trytagrugby.com/thames-valley/play/free-taster-session/ Here is a snippet of Tag Rugby in action - https://youtu.be/UiATwFsTWZo

...About ***US*** > • An **open-minded**, **multicultural**, **strong** and **vibrant** **community** with a refined taste in **performing arts**, **culture**, **entertainment** and **fun**, as well as **sports**, gastronomy and wine events; bringing together **170+ locals** originating from **over 40 countries**, of which a fair number of **British**, then **French**, **Spanish**, **Italians**, **Germans** and **Indians**. > • Our assistant and events organisers (10 currently) have hosted **over 1,500** successful **gatherings** since the project inception in May 2009. As an average, we host an average **20 to 25 events per month**! > • We are responsible for many **friendships** and **happy couples**, **four weddings** and **three baby boys**!... ...About ***YOU*** > • **British**?... **African**?... **American**?... **Asian**?... **Australian**?... **European expat**? > • You may be **new in town** and/or simply looking at **broadening your social network and cultural circle**? Come and share your interests with **like-minded locals**. > • Make **new connections** and **befriend** with enthusiastic, fantastic and fun **international people**! ...***Top-class events in Maidenhead, Reading, London, Windsor, High Wycombe and Oxford including*** > • **Performing Arts & Culture**: acrobatics, comedy, dance, magic, concerts, live music, theatre (musicals/plays), films (foreign/independent/blockbusters), international festivals/carnivals, museums, exhibitions, public talks, lectures, quizzes > • **Entertainment & Fun**: board games, dancing, bowling, karting, theme parks > • **Sports & Fitness**: weekly football, squash, yoga lessons > • **Gastronomy & Wine**: restaurants, cooking classes, wine tastings > > > ... Oh and **please let us know if you would like to be involved and advertise your own meetup events here!** > > *Other local meetup group with a focus in outdoors, French language and culture:* **[The Reading French Language Social Group](http://www.meetup.com/expatfrench-107/)** *

You can join this class if you are a complete beginner or if you have experience of Tai Chi or Chi Gung. I have 30yrs of learning with some of the top masters and teachers of Tai Chi in this country and abroad. I'm educated to degree level with teaching qualifications and many years of experience with sport, fitness and a wide range of physical therapies. My primary passion now is to share the knowledge and wisdom I have learnt during my tens of thousands of hours of learning and practicing Tai Chi and Chi Gung. The class will include two person exercises and meditation. When you join as a beginner you will have a full curriculum available that will help you develop to a high level of achievement, should you desire to do so. Initially the focus will be on supporting and enhancing health and well-being. Relaxing your body and quietening your mind. As you develop and learn to move in a relaxed way you will cultivate good posture, deepen your meditation and generate ease and vitality. The class will be light hearted and focused........two basics needed for good Tai Chi practice! The secrets of Tai Chi can take a long time to embody, but some of the benefits can be available immediately for most people. Let me know if you are interested in a beginners class Your first class will be a half price taster (£8), then you will follow a programme of development paid in ten week blocks (cost £160 for ten weeks). If this time doesn't suit you let me know when does, I also offer private sessions.

Hemel Social is a friendly social group who welcomes all. Maybe you're new to the area, kids have flown the nest, had a change in circumstances or just want to get out more & try new things or places. Join us to meet new people, socialise, make new friends, have fun & try new things. Social activities could include meeting for coffee, drinks, eating out, pub nights, live music, dancing, theme nights, cinema, theatre, comedy, arts & crafts, day trips, race days, bowling, quiz nights, games, book club, walks, picnics, afternoon tea, escape rooms, disc/footgolf, bike rides, skating, trampolining, snowboarding or any other sports & leisure activities, museums, galleries, day trips, charity events and much more. Events can be daytime, evening, midweek or weekends. Members are also encouraged to host events. The more event hosts we have the more events there will be for you to attend. Contact one of the organisers if you are interested & want help with this. ⚠️ All members are required to keep their RSVP's up to date & MUST change it to "Not Going" as soon as possible if they can no longer attend. Don't be shy we're a nice friendly group and when you're ready you might want to join our group of hosts & organise occasional events as well. Don't just sit at home on your own, come out, start making new friends & join in the fun. **Member requests must have a photo of you & your name so we know who we are looking out for.** Pam & Karen

We are a fun, friendly badminton group who have been playing and socialising in the Slough area for over 20 years. We always welcome new members and our regular club night is on a Monday evening from 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Herschel Sports Centre on Whitby Road in Slough.

We play on courts 4 & 5, the first 2 courts in the top half of the hall, so sign up and come on down! 

Hi guys, My friends and I run a social football group in oxford and are looking to add a few new players in the coming weeks/months. It’s amazing social football group based in oxford city that began 4 years ago via the Meetup app and is still going strong to this day. It is made up of around 10-20 different nationalities and a range of ages from 20s - 40s. We play: 8aside on a Monday evening - on 4G pitch, 8-9pm 5aside futsal on a Wednesday evening - indoor sports hall, 7.30-8.30pm 5aside futsal on a Sunday morning - indoor sports hall, 9am-10am The group would not be suitable for any beginner players, but anybody ranging from intermediate/used to play when they were younger to a few higher level players that are not looking to play competitively and just like the run out. I joined the group 3 years ago when I arrived in oxford and didn’t know a single person…. forward time and I now find myself helping to run the group and we currently have 49 members in it! As people come and go from Oxford for many reasons such as work, study and family, the group is ever changing and and has had 100s of players in the previous 4 years. Some people play for a few months, some stay around for years. Because the group is large, it allows people to dip in and out whenever they fancy a game, but also allows people to play every week if they choose to sign up (first come first serve). Along with the football side of things, we occasionally have socials for whoever fancies joining, be that a pub quiz, a curry night or a bbq in the summer. Again, not everyone joins as some people just want to play the football, whereas some people like the social aspect as well. Due to there being so many people in the group, there’s always lots of banter/convo (mostly regarding football/sport) in the group whatsap chat.. and once again, some people choose to speak socially in the whatsap, some just like to sign up for the football and then stick it on mute. The process works so well which is why we have had such success and managed to run the same group for so many years. Due to a few people recently leaving oxford and having changed circumstances (such as new born babies, different working hours, injuries etc)… and to ensure we get the next cycle moving… we are looking to find some new players to potentially join the group. The numbers fill up quite quickly each week but on an occasion whereby we need a player - I will make contact with you to see if you fancy a game… and we can go from there! The best thing about the group is the people in it - all working professionals with a range of backgrounds that is simply Oxford in a nutshell. Each week the teams are picked to make sure it’s fair and teams are mixed up, and although it is somewhat competitive by nature, we’re all friends and there’s no real competition, no hard tackles or ref etc…. just a great group of lads enjoying a medium competitive blow out on the football pitch where we can all catchup before during and after each match. If you think this is something you would be interested in, please can you message me directly on here and I will take your contact details and message you at the earliest available opportunity and go from there. I was a bit nervous when I first rocked up from the random Meetup group - but it has changed my life and created more memories and friendships than I can explain… and most of all - allowed me to get back into my football again (after a few years out) without having the stress of obligation to play every week, over-competitiveness and enjoy an amazing run out with the ball and the boys whenever I fancy. Hopefully I look forward to not only meeting some of you soon, but sharing the fantastic opportunity of being part of this great group whilst playing the game with all love whenever you fancy! Speak soon, Louis

This group is about French learners who are looking for a new way to learn the language! We believe the best way to pick up and speak a second language confidently is through an immersive experience, and especially when it’s personalised around something you enjoy doing. Combining fun and engaging experiences with the practise of a foreign language facilitates the learning process and makes it more efficient. So why not learn through cooking, sports, singing, painting, wine tasting, drama or photography activities?! Join our fun, relax environment and exchanges to pick up the language naturally!

Lex Friedman book club Create meetup group Create stickers Create Facebook post Lex Friedman book club is a monthly pubsocial for informal discussions around issues of the day. The structure loosely follows A traditional book club, such that participants are encouraged to listen to or watch the content beforehand. However we also have a one page AI generated summary of the podcast transcript, which you may read upon arrival. Following an initial structured conversation, is an informal social space for discussion of any topic, networking,Politics sport technology etc. All are welcome to join. We meet the second Thursday of every month at a location to be announced ad hoc.

This group for anyone in the LGBTQ+ community whose identity includes woman. We’re a friendly bunch who like to get together and try new things and have a good natter with friends.  We are open to singles and couples who enjoy socialising and meeting other women. We aim to have monthly meet ups to include social meals, the theatre, cinema, sporting activities, walking and picnics. If you have any suggestions for activities please feel free contact organisers. Events will be based in and around Oxford. Come make new friends and catch up with old ones.  Molly's FriYAY is a monthly social for LGBTIQA+ folk in Oxford. We provide a welcoming space to come along and meet new people and make new friends. Let us know if you're coming along solo / for the first time and we're happy to introduce you to other people! After the George Street Social closes at 11pm we'll head on to [The Jolly Farmers - Oxford](https://www.facebook.com/JollyFarmersOxford/). A note on timings: the event starts at 7:30pm and your fabulous hosts will be there then, but doesn't tend to get busy until after 8! (i.e. don't be disappointed if you turn up at 7:30 and it's only the hosts there 😉it will get busier we promise)  \

Mix Friends Club is a social club and welcomes All to meet new people, socialise and make new friends.

Our sports activities include playing sports like badminton, squash, lawn tennis, billiards, snooker, aerobics, cycling, cricket, football, volleyball, table tennis, bicycling, walking, board  games, cards, poker, chess, skittles, kayaking, canoeing and many more.

Our social activities include night outs, eating outs, clubbing, pub nights, live music, cinema, theatre, cycling, bike rides, picnic and we welcome all ideas.

Creative ideas in all fields are well received like photography, music - ology,  graphic arts, cartooning, performing arts, galleries, museums, film and publishing. If you have skills, knowledge or keen interest, feel free to invite others to know, learn more and grow their knowledge with you.

Just get involved, give ideas and organise your own events as well. Also, you are welcome to bring any number of your friends along with you.

Don't just sit at home on your own; come out and have some fun. 

We are the Mix Friends Club!

 

All members, new and existing, are welcome to all of our meetup events.

So, if you are New to The Mix Friends Club, just come out to any of our events and say Hi!

You like it and want to do your own events, just do it by organising your own events. 

We are active in Berkshire : Reading, Windsor, Basingstoke, Slough, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Henley and Tilehurst 

A social group for people **aged 18+** years in and around the **Berkshire** area. **Friendship Way**🤝🏻 was created to connect others with similar hobbies/interests, feedback and ideas are always welcome. 🙂 **⭐Rated 4.3/5.0 star!⭐** **Types of Events** ● Food🍕 ● Pub/bars🍺 ● Socialising👋🏻 ● LGBT+🏳️‍🌈 ● TV/film📺🎥 ● Music🎵 Gaming🎮 ● Light sports⛳ ● Seasonal🎃🎄 ● VIP parties🎉● **Cost** 💙 Pay-as-you-attend style group 💙 Some events may require venue ticket 💙 Public events are **FREE 🙂** **How does it work?** 1️⃣ **RSVP yes** to the event 2️⃣ **Pay event fee** *(to secure your place)* 3️⃣ **Pay venue ticket** *(if applicable)* **Key Members - Check our our [family tree](https://www.friendship-way.co.uk/family-tree)! 🌳** 👑 **Lily** \| Founder/Organiser *"Queen Bee"* 🐝 **Adam** \| Assistant Organiser *"Co-worker Bee"* 🌻 **Gemma** \| Social Assistant *"Social Media Sunflower"* 🗨️ **Want more?** Friendship Way🌈's group chat feature is available on **Discord** to encourage interaction between our members. ➡️ DM **[Lily](https://www.meetup.com/friendship-way/members/359079091/)** to request an invite link! ⭐ **[Leave us a review!](https://g.page/r/CXA2RKnelYeeEAI/review)** ⭐ **RULES** ✔️Be respectful, kind, caring (*+ all other synonyms!*) ✔️Pay event fees on time ✔️Give notice for RSVP opt-out to allow others the chance to attend ✔️Most importantly, have fun! ⚠️ Bullying and harassment will not be tolerated ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜