Community Activities
Community Courses are designed to widen participation, and bring our community closer together
Our Community Courses are free of charge and/or donation based; all you need to do is fill out a membership and enrolment form!
Bedford House Crafters
MONDAYS 10:30-12:30
The Bedford House Crafters with Jo Brunt.
The BH Crafters meet weekly at Bedford House for crafting sessions led by our wonderful Craft Coordinator, Jo Brunt. Jo teaches a range of crafting techniques. This is a friendly, chatty and supportive group for people of all abilities. Don’t worry if you’ve never crafted before, Jo is always on hand with expert advice!
This course is generously supported by Jo Brunt and facilitated by BHCA.
Course is free | donation based
COURSE CODE: 055
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Walk, Talk & Tea
THURSDAYS 10:00-12:00
Guided by our wonderful Karen Williams, come along to our weekly urban walks to get into the outdoors and connect with others in a friendly relaxed environment and enjoy a chat over a cuppa or maybe play a game or do a puzzle.
Each week we will take a short stroll around the local area of Buckhurst Hill, with an aim of including green spaces, such as Knighton Woods and Linders Field, and return to Bedford House for refreshments and conversations.
A short walk has lots of health benefits and can count towards your daily activity goal. Older adults should do some type of physical activity every day.
Sessions are FREE!
COURSE CODE: 006
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Meditation
MONDAYS 11:00-12:00
Join us for a one-hour Open Eye Raja Yoga Meditation session facilitated by experienced volunteers from the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University (UK).
This gentle and practical session is open to everyone and will introduce simple meditation techniques that can help reduce stress, improve emotional wellbeing, enhance mental clarity, and promote inner peace.
No previous meditation experience is required.
Course is free | donation based
COURSE CODE: 003
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Tech Chat
TUESDAYS 19:00-20:30
Technology doesn’t have to be confusing or ‘worrying’. Tech Chat Tuesday is a gentle, friendly short-course designed especially for adults who want to feel more confident using their mobile phones, tablets, or computers.
Across four relaxed weekly sessions, you’ll learn how to manage everyday digital tasks; things like paying bills, booking appointments, staying in touch with family, and keeping yourself safe online. There’s no jargon, no pressure, and plenty of time to ask questions.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply want to feel more secure using online services, this course will help you build confidence step by step. Bring your own device, enjoy a cup of tea, and learn in a supportive group where everyone is in the same boat.
Take the worry out of technology — and discover how much easier life can be.
Course is free | donation based
COURSE CODE: 004
Bedford House Gardeners
THURSDAYS (fourth Thursday of each month)
Next session: July 23rd
Gardening Sessions take place in the front and rear garden at Bedford House.
If you have gardening experience, we hope you will share it with the other participants, but you do not need experience to join the Gardening sessions
Gardening is a great opportunity for gentle physical exercise, socialising, learning basic gardening skills, or sharing gardening skills, and reconnecting with nature, self and others.
Gardening sessions are 2 hours long (you can leave any time). The session runs between 10:00 and 12:00.
Fourth Thursday of the month
Sessions are free
If you are interested, please contact the Administration Office on 020 8504 6668 to express your interest and to check the next session is taking place.
Supporting Community Courses
If you’d like to support BHCA to further our ability to provide free experiences for the community, and are able to make a donation or ‘pay-it-forward’, BHCA would be incredibly grateful. All our payable courses are subsidised 25-30% by our other income streams. If you can help to bridge the gap that would be much appreciated. Donation pots are situated in Reception and the Kitchen for any surplus lose change. We can also take donations via card, BACS, or you can make a donation direct on our website from the Donate Today button in our website header.
If you’re a business or independent funder looking to support a course, email office@bedfordhouse.org.uk.