Community Activities
Take a look at our handy overview which features all the community groups and activities that take place at the Chantry Centre
This is an annual event with the Schedule & Entry Form available in April, and the Show takes places in the Lister Hall and Chantry Centre Garden in August.
15 Club
Following the closure of the much-loved 15 May Lane, continue the fun and laughter over hot drinks & biscuits in the Centenary Lounge. New friends are most welcome to come along.
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Deborah Crowe Beauty & Holistic Therapies
Offering a weekly pop-up salon and clinic in the Garden Room.
Day: Monday
Time: 09:00 - 12:00
Dursley Male Voice Choir
In addition to hosting the Dursley Male Voice Choir Annual Christmas Concert in December, the choir meets in the Lister Hall for their weekly practice.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
GCA Diamonds Cheerleaders
Cheerleading classes for children aged 6 and above are held in the Lister Hall.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 16:45 - 18:15
Monday Club
Takes place on the first Monday of every month in the Centenary Lounge.
Day: Monday
Time: 19:00
Contact details to follow
Soft Play & Bouncy Castle sessions
In Autumn and Winter (term time only), our weekly 'pop up' soft play and bouncy castle sessions are held in the Lister Hall.
Day: Thursday
Time: 10.30 - 13:00
Tyndale Archers
The Lister Hall provides Tyndale Archers an indoor venue to shoot throughout the Winter Season, which runs October until March.
Day: Thursday
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
U3A Kurling
Kurling is an indoor version of the Olympic sport of Ice curling without the brooms or dashing around! This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month
Day: Wednesday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
U3A Skittles
Utilising the 2 lane Skittle Alley, this group meets on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
Day: Friday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Cam and Dursley Flower & Produce Show
This is an annual community event that takes place in the Lister Hall and Chantry Centre Garden in August.
Day: Saturday 30 August 2025
Dursley Food Bank
Volunteers utilise the Skittle Alley to package kindly donated goods into much needed parcels to help support local families.
Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Explorer Scouts
The Lister Hall provides a great space for the Dursley Explorer Scouts to hold their weekly meetings.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 19:30 - 22:00
Garden Café
Located in the Garden Room at the Chantry Centre overlooking the beautiful garden.
Days: Wednesday & Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Skittles League
Games are held throughout the week in our 2 lane skittle alley.
Days: Weekdays
Time: 7.45pm
The DODS
All of The DODS performances take centre stage in the Lister Hall along with some of their rehearsal sessions. The Chantry Centre is also home to their Wardrobe department throughout the year.
Days: Performances throughout the year
U3A Art Club
This is a practical art group led by artist Rita Dee, held in the Garden Room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
U3A Table Tennis
This group takes advantage of the space in the Lister Hall so a number of games can take place at once.
Day: Friday
Time: 10:15 - 12:00
U3A Quiz Group
The Fun Quiz group meets in the Lister Hall on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:30 - 12:00
Cam & Dursley Junior Table Tennis
This training club, for ages 9-18 and all abilities, is held in the Lister Hall.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 16:00 - 17:30
Email tt2u1013@gmail.com
Dursley In Bloom
The Chantry Centre Garden is home to Dursley In Bloom’s greenhouse and polytunnel, bursting with plants ready to put out around Dursley by the group of dedicated volunteers.
Day: Contact DiB
Time: Contact DiB
Exercise class for over 60s
Taking place in the Lister Hall, GL11 Community Hub offers affordable and enjoyable exercise classes for adults aged 60+ in the GL11 area. Together you'll take part in strength, balance and flexibility exercises before having some social time with tea and coffee.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 14:00 - 16:00
Garden Group
From March until November, the volunteers keep the Chantry Centre garden looking its best so everyone can enjoy this tranquil space.
Come along and join this welcoming group, gardening experience is not necessarily required, just the willingness to help out.
Day: Tuesday
Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Slimming World
Consultant Ruth Voller helps Slimming World members to lose weight and improve their health.
Day: Friday
Time: 08.00 - 09:30
Thyme to Read
Drink tea and read books in the Centenary Lounge. Brought to you by Cotswold Herb Centre.
Day: Thursday
Time: 19:00 - 20:00
U3A Play Reading
This Play Reading group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Day: Tuesday
Time: Mornings
U3A Table Tennis Too
Four tables are available in the Lister Hall for this group, which meets every Thursday.
Day: Thursday
Time: 14:00 - 15:30