Cornhill Centre

With many activities each week, the Cornhill Centre is the home of social activities for older and vulnerable people.

The heart of Banbury’s community

Royal Voluntary Service’s Cornhill Centre in Banbury is open five days a week and offers a weekly programme of volunteer-run activities, including art and crafts, gentle exercise, dancing and music.

The centre is home to Cornhill Companions friendship service along with other charities such as Banbury Talking Newspaper and Parkinson’s UK Banbury branch.

The centre has spearheaded and is involved with many projects such as Move It or Lose It!, Winter Warmers, tackling loneliness tea sessions and more.

The centre’s café is open from 10am-2pm for drinks and volunteers are on hand to share information about local activities that maybe be of interest to local people.

Where to find us

What's on

From dancing to crafts, book clubs to knitting, new social groups are starting all the time. If there is something you would like to do and we don't have it arranged: don't be shy, let us know and we'll do all we can to make it happen. More groups will follow as volunteers become available.

If you would like to become a volunteer and start a group - Let's talk! Get in touch or pop in and chat with one of our team.

Monday

10am-12pm - Art Group

Learn new skills or brush up on your old ones! Fun art class in a relaxing environment.

Cost: £2

10am-12pm - Activity Club

Come along and join in the fun with puzzles, table/board games & jigsaws.

Cost: £2

12:30pm-1:30pm - Singing Group

Come along and show your singing skills with people who love singing as much as you do.

Cost: £2

2pm-4pm - International Dance

Dances from around the World to music we all know and love - no partner needed. Come along and join in the fun!

Cost: £1.50

Image: Her Majesty The Queen on a visit to the Cornhill Centre and taking part in the International Dance Group.

Tuesday

2:15pm - 3:45pm Move It or Lose It! seated exercise

A gentle seated exercise class for all fitness levels, including those with reduced mobility or recovering from injury. A friendly, low-impact way to keep moving.

Cost: £2

Image: Move It or Lose It! group at the centre.