Free Community Lunch for all. Thanks to Camden Community Connectedness Fund sponsorship CAWH & Sidings Community Centre have joined forces to deliver a delicious lunch for the local people 5 times per week! You can join any day at one of the centres. No booking required. Share a nutritious meal and socialise with your neighbours at the same time! Everyone's welcome. Come for the soup, stay for the chat.

Mon 12:00 - 14:00, Tue 13:00 - 15:00 

@ West Hampstead Community Centre, 17 Dornfell Street, NW6 1QN

Wed & Thu @ Sidings Community Centre 

150 Brassey Road, NW6 2BA 

Contact Sidings Community Centre for exact times

Pilates is a very effective, all round exercise system focusing on lengthening and strengthening muscle, improving posture, strength and mobility whilst developing core strength.

For more information on this class and additional online classes please contact Miranda.

Classes cost £10.  They are booked and paid directly to Miranda.  

Have some fun with these upbeat dance-based exercise classes run by our popular teacher Maria. Suitable for all abilities and over 50s.

This Dance for Fitness class is a blend of Zumba Gold and Stretch & Tone floor exercises to produce a dynamic fitness programme aimed to improve balance, mobilise joints, strengthen muscles and bones, and increase confidence. 

Before attending for the first time, you must fill in the Dance for Fitness waiver form and send it to info@cawh.org.uk.  The form is also available from the footer of this webpage. Unfortunately, Maria cannot accept you into her class without an approved form as is required for insurance purposes.

COST

    £7 per class PAYG 
    £6 per class paid monthly in advance
    £3 concession (benefits only, talk to info@cawh.org.uk)

Payment for classes can be made by BACS or by card or cash in the CAWH office. Our BACS details are:
 
   The Co-operative bank

   Account Name: Comm Assoc for West Hampstead
   Account Number: 65383403

   Sort Code: 089299
  

Please use as payment reference: D4Fit+Month/Date of class(es)+Surname

Walfinch Hampstead and Camden home care provide FREE seated mobility exercise classes for all. Half an hour of wheelchair friendly exercise with our trainer, who has lots of experience helping people become fitter, healthier versions of themselves. This is followed by free tea, coffee, and chat.

Gentle & slow yoga – This class is ideal for those looking for a gentle mindful approach to yoga whether a beginner or more experienced. You can expect yoga postures, joint freeing movements, breathing and mindfulness practices.

Further details and to book your place see Click here for booking and payment page.  Classes cost:
Standard price £12 drop in OR 5 classes for £55 or 10 classes for £100
Concessions (benefits, pensioners)  £7.50

Wellbeing through Art - FREE

“Through making art & connecting with others I have found a place where I can be myself, feel supported, heal & grow in confidence.”

Contact wellbeingthroughart3@gmail.com to reserve your space.

Andrea alternates six week Life Drawing and six week Portrait drawing courses. Both use models. The courses are for all abilities and experience (suitable for beginners to experienced people). The classes are small and friendly.

The next course will be Life Drawing will run from 14th Apr to 19th May 2026.
This term will last 6 weeks.

Courses cost £120 / £135 with donation for materials
Concession: £60 / £75 with donation for materials - benefits' proof required.

Book via this link: Life Drawing with Andrea | Events

Improve your English grammar, conversation & writing skills with Paul, an experienced ESOL teacher.

These FREE ESOL classes cover English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. There are listening and (very important) speaking activities.  With short videos and worksheets, students can also learn about British culture, British history and places of interest in London.

The tutor is Paul Guest: epaulguest@hotmail.com

  
Let's learn English!
Level: Intermediate or above 

2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month starting on 14th April 2026.
The 1st taster session on 14th April is FREE to all.  Book it here.
Then £5 per session / £3 concession (for students and benefits' recipients only). 

All levels welcome.  Ages 15 and above.

Pilates is a very effective, all round exercise system focusing on lengthening and strengthening muscle, improving posture, strength and mobility whilst developing core strength.

For more information on this class and additional online classes please contact Miranda.

Classes cost £10.  They are booked and paid directly to Miranda. 

This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome!

For more information contact us on 0207 794 3729 or via email: info@cawh.org.uk

Film Club

NEW at CAWH!
 
1st Wednesday of each month.
 
Film to be shown:

1st Apr - The French Connection (1971) by William Friedkin
6th May - Elvis (2022) by Baz Luhrmann
3rd Jun - House of Gucci (2021) by Ridley Scott
1st Jul - Barbie (2023) by Greta Gerwig
5th Aug - Bob Marley: One Love (2024) by Reinaldo Marcus Green
2nd Sep - In the Heat of the Night (1967) by Norman Jewison

All welcome, free but donations welcome.

Would you like to improve your French speaking skills and grammar? Come to join the class with Genevieve a qualified French Teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience. 

COST

    £5 per class PAYG 
    £20 per month (we prefer for you to pay monthly)
    £3 concession (benefits only, talk to info@cawh.org.uk)

Payment for classes can be made by BACS or by card or cash in the CAWH office. Our BACS details are:

   The Co-operative bank

   Account Name: Comm Assoc for West Hampstead
   Account Number: 65383403

   Sort Code: 089299

Please use as payment reference: French+Month/Date of class(es)+Surname

Hatha flow yoga – This evening class includes breath centred flowing sequences with more challenging variations for those that want them. Suitable for everyone including beginners.

Further details and to book your place see Click here for booking and payment page.  

Classes cost:
Standard price £12 drop in OR 5 classes for £55 or 10 classes for £100
Concessions (benefits, pensioners)  £7.50

Peter's popular Photography Workshops has been going for over ten years and the group are always open to and welcome new members!

The workshops are open to all but the class is not suitable for complete beginners or for those looking for very technical classes using lighting and studio work.

COST: £8.50 per session. All newcomers get a FREE taster session and a warm reception.
Runs term-time only.

Have some fun with these upbeat dance-based exercise classes run by our popular teacher Maria. Suitable for all abilities and over 50s.

Our Zumba Gold class is a lower intensity Zumba Gold workout class, focusing on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance.

Before attending for the first time you must fill out the Dance for Fitness waiver form and send it to info@cawh.org.uk . The form is also available from the footer of this webpage. Unfortunately, Maria cannot accept you into her class without an approved form as it is required for insurance purposes.

COST

    £7 per class PAYG 
    £6 per class paid monthly in advance
    £3 concession (benefits only, talk to info@cawh.org.uk)

Payment for classes can be made by BACS or by card or cash in the CAWH office. Our BACS details are:
 
   The Co-operative bank
   Account Name: Comm Assoc for West Hampstead

   Account Number: 65383403

   Sort Code: 089299

Please use as payment reference: Zumba+Month/Date of class(es)+Surname

Book Club normally takes place on last Thursday of the month.

However, as an exception the next session has been moved to:
 
FRIDAY 2nd APRIL 

This session will be held OFFSITE - contact us for more information.

The book being discussed on 2nd April is The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes.

The book being discussed on 30th April is Atonement by Ian McEwan.

For more information email info@cawh.org.uk

West Hampstead in Stitches - Hand Sewing Sessions
Every Thursday, 1-3pm
General Admission £5/session
Concessions £3/session

COST

    £5 per class PAYG 
    £20 per month (we prefer for you to pay monthly)
    £3 concession (benefits only, talk to info@cawh.org.uk)

Payment for classes can be made by BACS or by card or cash in the CAWH office. Our BACS details are:

   The Co-operative bank
   Account Name: Comm Assoc for West Hampstead

   Account Number: 65383403

   Sort Code: 089299

Please use as payment reference Sewing+Month/Date of class(es)+Surname

An hour-long class of gentle, guided movement suitable for all levels – and mostly done lying on the floor.  Through a well-designed sequence of small, slow actions, you’ll deepen your awareness of how you move and discover easier, smoother coordination that carries into daily life.   

To book email or text Jane.

£10 per session / £25 for 5 sessions

Join Alex - an experienced Tai Chi tutor - for his weekly exercise class. 

Alex's approach is focused on using Qi energy to heal the body, mind and spirit 
with a unique emphasis on the self-healing aspects of the art. 

Classes cost £15.  (Concessions on request)

They are booked  at http://www.daomedicine.com/book

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Pilates is a very effective, all round exercise system focusing on lengthening and strengthening muscle, improving posture, strength and mobility whilst developing core strength.

For more information on this class and additional online classes please contact Miranda.

Classes cost £10.  They are booked and paid directly to Miranda. 

Due to the high demand for our Friday Art sessions, we’re delighted to announce an additional course starting in April. This new class will be led by Barbara, a talented and long‑standing member of our art tutoring team.

Our Friday Art courses welcome all levels of experience from complete beginners to those with plenty of practice. Classes are small, relaxed, and supportive, making them a great space to learn and create.

6-week courses cost £60 / concession £30 - benefit proof required.
We kindly ask for £10 donation to cover the cost of materials.

First 6-week course: Fridays 17th Apr - 22nd May
Times: 13:00 - 14:30

Andrea's art courses are for all abilities and experience (suitable for beginners to experienced people).
The classes are small and friendly and run by a talented and experienced tutor, Andrea.

Courses cost £60
Concession: £30 - benefit proof required.
We kindly ask for £10 donation to cover the cost of materials.

To book follow this link: Art with Andrea | Events

Woodwork Skills Course Level 2 with Alan Johnson - Master Craftsman with 50 years of experience

 
18th April - 20th June @ Mill Lane Garden Centre, 160 Mill Lane, NW6 1TF.

Price per 10-week course: £300 / £150 concession (on benefits) plus  £15 for materials.

To book go to: Woodwork Skills Course Level 2 (10 weeks) | Events 

Intermediate Woodwork Skills Course with Alan Johnson - Master Craftsman with 50 years of experience

 
18th April - 20th June @ Mill Lane Garden Centre, 160 Mill Lane, NW6 1TF.

Price per 10-week course: £300 / £150 concession (on benefits) plus  £15 for materials.

Admission Criteria: Level 1 completion required.

For more information please email us at info@cawh.org.uk