A variety of regular classes takes place at Beech Village Hall including children’s classes, dance, fitness, and local clubs and societies. Click on any category to see what’s on offer or browse the full list. You can also view the weekly schedule here. All classes must be pre-booked with the class organiser; details below. Please note that some classes do not take place during school holidays.
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- Children's classes
- Dance classes
- Exercise, Fitness and Well-being Classes
- Local Clubs and Societies
Alchemy Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
Join me for an immersive sound bath featuring the rich, soothing tones of Alchemy Crystal
Quartz singing bowls. Let the harmonic frequencies wash over you, guiding you into a deeply
restorative state. As the sound waves activate the parasympathetic nervous system – the body’s
natural rest-and restore response – the frequencies help slow brainwaves, inducing a serene,
dreamlike state.
In this space, time drops away, and you’re invited to simply drift with the sounds, surrendering to
the journey. There’s nothing for you to do—just an opportunity to rest, receive, and be.
We begin with a gentle Yoga Nidra meditation (yogic sleep meditation!) to ground and center
the body before moving into the sound journey. The session will include other resonant
instruments, carefully chosen for their healing and harmonic qualities.
This fortnightly experience takes place in the beautiful countryside location of peaceful Beech
Village Hall, creating the perfect environment to unwind, rejuvenate, and relax deeply, allowing
your mind and body to reset and restore.
hat to Bring
– A Yoga mat or exercise mat – basically something comfy to lie on
– A warm blanket or two
– A cushion for your head
– Eye pillow or mask (it can be helpful to block out the daylight)
– Water to hydrate with after the session
Please Read Contraindications!
Sound baths are not recommended for the following…
– Women in the first trimester of pregnancy
– Children under the age of thirteen.
– Those experiencing extreme mental health issues.
– If you have a pacemaker or other metal implant
– If you are affected by sound induced epilepsy
Please consult with your healthcare provider if you are concerned about any of the above.
STRICT CANCELLATIONS POLICY
There is a strict 72hr cancellation policy on this event, no refunds will be issued after this time.
I really look forward to sharing the sound magic with you.
26th June – booking link
10th July – booking link
Thursday Evenings 6.30-8.30pm
Alton Bridge Club
We play duplicate pairs on Monday evenings starting at 7.30pm. Our aim is to play 24 boards. Please be seated at 7.20pm.
Further information: bridgewebs.com/alton/
Alton No Fear Bridge Club
Face to face play on Wednesdays, 10am-12.30pm. Please be seated by 9.50am. Online play on Sundays and Thursdays.
Further Information: bridgewebs.com/dianaharveybridge/
Contact: [email protected]
Baby Sensory
Fridays, 12.30pm-2pm
Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, textures, scents and music in simple practical ways that can be easily repeated at home. We also use a combination of original and traditional songs and rhymes to develop early speech and language skills, and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth.
Further information: babysensory.com/
Contact: [email protected]
Body Control Pilates
Mondays 9.45am-10.45am and 11am-noon
Tuesdays 8.30am-9.30am, 9.45am-10.45am and 11am-noon.
Would you like to:
- Improve your posture, balance and flexibility?
- Tone, lengthen and strengthen your muscles?
- Release tension and aid relaxation?
Body Control Pilates can help you to achieve all this.
Through a series of mat-based exercises we aim to restore normal, natural movement and re-educate our bodies to use the right muscles for the right job, at the right time. Class sizes are small so you will receive individual attention and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
For more information please contact Julie Nevile, a fully-qualified Body Control Pilates Instructor with additional qualifications in Low Back Pain and Osteoporosis & Osteopenia.
Further information: bodycontrolpilates.com/
Contact: 07791 646789, [email protected]
Bro-Ga Yoga for Men
Weds Evenings from 30/4 – 7.15pm
Bro-ga: Yoga for Stiff Blokes Who Need It Most
Launched in 2022, Bro-ga aims to get a million men moving—men who feel the effects of age with stiff backs, achy joints, and struggle with everyday movements like bending to tie their shoes or getting up off the floor. Our yoga classes are specially designed for men with little to no yoga experience, offering a welcoming space to stretch out, loosen up, and feel good.
Breaking Barriers, Building Community
We know most men don’t have many opportunities to socialize, and that’s why every class ends with a cold beer—an ideal time to catch up, share stories, and ‘chew the fat’ with your mates. We’re all about breaking the common misconceptions of yoga. No fancy gear needed—old t-shirts and baggy shorts are perfect. Everyone’s in the same boat, so no one feels out of place.
Get Started with Our 5-Week Trial Course
Try Bro-ga with our 5-week trial package and experience the benefits first-hand. Before you know it, you’ll be moving better, feeling stronger, and enjoying every moment of becoming a fully-fledged Bro.
Book Now at www.bro-ga.com
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga is a great way to experience all the benefits of yoga without getting up and down to the floor.
It’s great for all abilities no matter your physical limitations or challenges. It can be particularly beneficial for those with limited mobility, injuries, knee issues and those wanting to return to exercise in a gentle way.
We’ll be moving, strengthening and stretching with traditional yoga postures including sitting, standing, balancing and relaxation.
For more information please contact Charmian, a fully-qualified yoga teacher with additional teacher training in chair yoga (plus many more!)
Wednesdays 6pm-6.45pm
To book and for further information: www.cdabalance.life
Hatha Yoga
Thursdays, 9.30-10.30am
Begin your practice with gentle breathwork to set the scene, followed by a hatha yoga flow, closing with a relaxation.
Yoga is life changing. Special gifts from practicing are:
- Improved circulation
- Improved skin health
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Deeper connection to self
- Become present in the moment
- Boost immune system
- Improved balance of body and mind
- Supports sleep hygiene
- Improve body awareness
- Boosts metabolism, tones and strengthens
- Make new friends
Breathwork gifts for self:
- Balance blood pressure
- Stronger respiratory function
- Stimulate the vagus nerve
- Reduce stress hormone, cortisol
- Activate relaxation response
- Lower heart rate
Please bring your mat, blanket and anything else you may need for comfort and support x
Further information: https://zoestoneyoga.com/
Contact: [email protected] 07788 417622
LittleKickers
Saturday mornings
Football classes for superstars aged 18 months to 8th birthday.
Further information: https://www.littlekickers.co.uk/
Contact: [email protected]
Paul OB1 Dance School
Tuesdays, 7.30pm-8.30pm
PaulOB1 dance school. We teach all ages from 16 upwards. We teach Ballroom, Latin, Salsa and Argentine Tango for social dancers. Private lessons are available to all ages.
Further information: facebook.com/paulob1danceschool/
Contact: [email protected]
Power yoga with Charmian
Saturdays, 8.30-9.30am from October 12, 2024
Sensory movement and creative dance
Sensory Movement for adults with additional needs: Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Creative Dance for children and young adults with additional needs: Tuesdays, 5pm-7.15pm
Collective Motion Dance provides high quality dance classes for children and adults in Alton & Basingstoke, Hampshire. Classes focus on using dance as a tool to build creativity, confidence and foster a sense of community, while promoting physical and mental well-being.
Further information: https://collectivemotiondance.com/
Contact: [email protected]
Toddler Sense
Fridays, 9:30 – 10:30 (2 to 4 years), 11:00 to 11:45 (13 months to 2 years)
Come and Join the Fun! Toddler Sense is an educational, interactive and developmental programme, which will help your toddler learn and develop important skills. Every class has been carefully designed, planned and researched by Dr Lin Day with you and your toddler’s needs in mind. Classes designed to help your adventurous toddler or child burn off excess energy and develop vital physical, communication, social and intellectual skills.
Our classes have been running every Friday in Beech for the past 6 years with Claire. We pride ourselves in creating an ideal place to meet new parents, ask questions, share ideas, experiences and memories together!
Further information: www.toddlersense.com/basingstoke
Contact: [email protected]
Yoga Nidra
Selected Sundays, 7pm-8pm.
‘Nidra Nights’
A candlelit relaxation, please bring your mat, blanket, sleeping bag and pillow for this beautiful practice.
No previous experience necessary.
The evening begins with a passive gentle stretch, followed by a breathing exercise to calm the mind/senses and then laying back to listen to a guided visualisation.
This Yoga Nidra practice helps to relieve depression, anxiety and chronic pain while lowering blood pressure.
Further information: https://zoestoneyoga.com/
Contact: [email protected]
Village clubs and societies
Beech Art Group meets at Beech Village Hall on Mondays from 2pm to 4pm for most of the year, with breaks during the busy holiday times. Click here for more information.
Beech Embroiderers meet six times a year for an enjoyable sewing day with like-minded people. Members bring their own work, which may be embroidery or other forms of needlework. All levels of ability are very welcome and experienced members are happy to help when needed. These members also lead groups trying new ideas and techniques for those who wish to participate.
Meeting details: We meet from 10am to 3.30pm on the second Saturday of alternate months, beginning January, in Beech Village Hall. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided; bring your own lunch.
Contact: Kate Kidd on 564164.
Beech Gardeners is an informal gardening club which meets monthly to visit gardens, listen to talks, and swap and sell plants, seeds, cuttings, magazines and books. Click here for more information.
Beech Ladies is a group of friendly local ladies who meet on the second Wednesday of every month for lunch or coffee. Click here for more information.
Beech Lunch Club is an opportunity for all ages to meet, share news and make new friends, whilst enjoying a tasty seasonal home-cooked meal.
When: 2nd Monday of the Month. 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Venue: Beech Village Hall. Cost: £3.50
Run by: St Peter’s Church, Beech; part of The Parish of the Resurrection, Alton.
Contact: Sarah 01420 565696 [email protected] or Gill 01420 83828 [email protected]
