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Clubs and Groups

This page is dedicated to regular Swale Clubs and Groups that activities for the benefit and enjoyment of local residents. None of the activities listed are run by Swale Borough Council.

For more information on a club or group click on one of the links below.

All Saints Church, Eastchurch
This ancient church is open daily during daylight hours for visitors and pilgrims alike. Art Gallery
Art gallery featuring contemporary works by local artists, set in a beautiful Victorian building. Ballroom/Latin American Dancing
Classes for beginners upwards, including examination work (medal tests). Tutoring available for adults and children alike.
Bapchild Pub Lunch Group for the Visually Impaired
A social meeting with lunch for the visually impaired every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Bar J.T. Country Music Club
Dance or listen to live Country & Western music every 1st Tuesday of the Month.
Big Fish Band & Theatre Trust
We are looking for a large number of actors and a team of helpers (beginners are most welcome). Bounce DMT & Trampoline Club
Instruction in trampoline and double mini trampoline by British Gymnastics registered experts. Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway
A short 2 foot gauge railway constructed and operated to a high standard. Brogdale Horticultural Trust
Brogdale is home to the National Fruit Collections, the largest collection of fruit trees and plants in the world. Ceroc Dancing
Ceroc is the fun and friendly partner dance that anyone can learn. Court Hall Museum
Museum of local history, housed in a 15th Century timber-framed court hall building. Cycle Touring Club - Sittingbourne
CTC Sittingbourne is the cycling club for Sittingbourne and the surrounding area. Daddy Cool
Run by Dads, for Dads, Grandads, Uncles, etc. Fancy some special time with your kids? East Kent HealthWalks
East Kent HealthWalks are free, volunteer led walks that are aimed at encouraging sedentary people to become more active. Family Planning and Sexual Health Clinic
Free condoms. Full contraceptive services. Sexual health advice. Faversham & District Camera Club
A photographic club, with their meetings comprising of lectures, competitions, audio visual shows, practical evenings etc. Faversham Bowls Club
New bowlers of all ages welcome. Faversham Flower Club
A varied programme which includes hand-on practical work and some teaching workshops. Faversham Folk Club
A 50/50 spilt between singers nights and guest nights, every Wednesday. Faversham Folk Dance Club
Every Tuesday with or without partner, beginners are very welcome. Age limit 10 - 100! Faversham Horticultural Society
All Committee and monthly meetings held at the Age Concern Centre. Faversham Knitting Club
Teaching people how to use knitting machines and sorting out any problems people have using them. Men and women of all ages welcome.
Faversham NADFAS
Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Various lectures on art, music, etc. Faversham Natural History Group
Faversham Town Walks
Enjoy a guided walk in the Market Town of Kings. There are many medieval houses, wonderfully restored, some with beautiful Restoration, Georgian, Regency, Victorian or 20th Century embellishments. Faversham Townswomen's Guild
Open to women of any age. Speakers on various subjects. Bi-monthly competition. Raffle and refreshments. Faversham Umbrella Mental Health Charity
A drop-in centre, cafeteria and workshops.
Fencing Lessons
Qualified coach, working in conjunction with schools and youth clubs, to organise special fencing projects. Garden of England Woodturners
Meetings include occasional demonstrations by a professional woodturner or an informal 'hands on'. Gore Court Cricket Club - Junior Hockey
A qualified coach provides introduction and coaching in hockey, aimed at school children. Highly Sprung Trampolining Club
Instruction of Trampolining, with Squad which includes Trampolining and Cheerleading, with access to Double Mini Trampoline. Horticultural Society
Local horticultural society which runs 3 shows a year. Also invited guest speakers, visits to gardens, wine & wisdom, Christmas meal and quiz nights.
Isle of Sheppey Camera Club
A bi-monthly meeting for photographic enthusiasts featuring a varied programme of competitions, lectures and demonstrations to improve film and digital photography. John Kemsley School of Dancing
Teaching Ballroom and Latin American dancing. Kemsley Active Retirement Association (KEMRA)
New-age kurling - good fun and good exercise; line dancing with qualified instructor.
Kent Archaeological Field School
The school is based in Faversham and offers a range of Archaeological subjects taught by the very best practitioners.
Kent Stage School
A production company, employeeing professional West End performers, working with young people, with a full stage production at the end of every 12 weeks. Kent Youth Theatre - Showcase Performances
Classes in drama, dance and singing for ages from 4 - 18 years, culminating in showcase performances 3 times a year.
Kokusai Karate Club
Instruction in karate by local experts. LAMP (Leisure Activities for Mature People)
We run a diverse range of activities including art classes, talks, massage demonstrations, short-mat bowls, badminton and Salsa. Line Dancing
Line Dancing Classes. Beginners' class - Tuesday 7 - 8pm; Non-beginners' class - Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm. Little Pip Gym Time
Pre-school Gymnastics for ages crawling to 4yrs, with progressionary routes. MacKinnon School of Dance
A dance school for children and young adults ages two and a half to 18+ teaching ballet, tap and jazz for exams and concerts.
Movement Exercise Class
Movement exercise class designed to keep you fit, healthy and stress free! Narrow Gauge Railway
A short 2-foot gauge railway constructed and operated to a high standard. Newnham Folk Dance Group
A friendly, sociable group who meet to folk dance. A different caller every week provides a great variety of dances and a great way to keep fit, meet people and have fun.
Orchard Woodturning Club
Demonstration of woodturning techniques and design with general advice and encouragement. Monthly competition for a turned item. Free tea/coffee all day.
Pieceful Patchers
A group of enthusiastic quilters who get together once every two weeks to quilt, chat and keep up with new techniques. Workshops and quilt-making for charity. Polka Dot Art Centre
A centre for community art workshops with a number of resident artists. Quennborough Yacht Club
A lively and active yacht club with a full programme of races, cruises and social events. Clubroom, restaurant and bar area. Recreational Judo for Adults
A unique way to get adults - both newcomers and those who used to do judo - into the martial art. Rose Street Heritage Centre
Based in a 19th century Grade II listed building; the Heritage Centre charts the history of the dockyard in Bluetown from its roots as the Royal Dockyard in the 17th century to its present day role as a flourishing commercial port. RoSPA Advanced Drivers & Riders Kent Group
Various presentations related to advanced driving. Salsa Club - Latino Passion Sasla Club
Salsa is the easiest of all dances to pick up if you have no previous dance experience! Sammie's Hip Hop Dance Class
Classes for over 14s and Adults. Class is for all abilities. Run by a trained choreographer with experience of teaching non-dancers, "it's a chance to meet new people, have fun and dance like the stars!". Sculpture and Carving Classes
Colin Barnard is running sculpture and carving classes for all levels. Seven Veils Belly Dance Classes
Bellydance is a fun and sociable way to exercise without the need for a partner! It's a drop in class so you just turn up and pay on the day. Sheldwich, Badlesmere & Leaveland Horticultural Society
Local horticultural society which runs three shows a year. Also arranges guest speakers, visits to gardens, wine & wisdom quiz nights and Christmas dinner.
Sheppey Arts Society
A local group of friendly artists of all ages and abilities.
Sheppey Family History Club
Sheppey Organ Club
A monthly concert of music played by nationally popular electronic organ artists. Sheppey Support Group for Parkinson's Disease & Victims Carers
Social gathering for Parkinson's Disease victims. Discussion to share problems and possible solutions for each other. Sittingbourne Blind Fellowship Club
Social club for the visually impaired.
Sittingbourne Gardeners & Flower Arrangers' Society
Gardening evening talks and flower arrangers' evenings. Sittingbourne Heritage Museum
A local history museum which tells the story of Sittingbourne over the past 3000 years, with special interest in the last 100 years (WW1and WW2).
Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society
A non-audition choir - with 80-100 singers from as far afield as Herne Bay, Dartford and Maidstone - aged from 15 years upwards. Sittingbourne Photographic Society
We aspire to have an interesting programme to suit all types of photography, amateur and professional alike. Sittingbourne Scrabble Group
Sittingbourne Steam Railway
Spotlites Children's / Youth Theatre
Innovative theatre; performing arts training and productions for, with and by young people. St Mary of Charity, Faversham
Faversham is a town with a long and colourful history. Its Christian origins go back over 1000 years and much of this is reflected in the Parish Church. St Mary's Parents & Tots
Play opportunities for 0-5 years. Social time for parents/carers.
Startquest Performing Arts : Theatre Schools
A fully qualified and registered school, providing classes in dance, singing, drama, cheerleading and street dance. Sunday Evening Acoustic Club
1st Sunday of every month, all welcome! Swale Amateur Radio Club
The Club is for anyone interested in communications using amateur radio equipment and technical aspects of this hobby.
Swale Arts
Informal artist meetings. We meet to just have a chat about art, what we do and can do. Swale Community Chior
A social choir: People who enjoy singing together, with a tea/coffee break!
Swale Electronic Organ Club
A monthly concert of popular music played by different artistes on the electronic organ, preceded by a performance given by a volunteer member. Swale Footpaths Group
Join us on one of our all-day, half-day or summer evening walks! Come and enjoy fresh air, fine views and healthy exercise in the countryside in and around Swale. Swale Philatelic And Postcard Society
Anyone interested in stamps or postcards is welcome to join the society, whether a beginner or advanced collector. Swale Unison Retired Members Section
A special group for retired local government employees offering guest speakers; visits and trips when possible. Swale Vehicle Enthusiasts Club
A chance to meet socially with enthusiasts of anything wheeled(!) to discuss everything from cars and motorcycles to commercial and military vehicles.
Swallows Baton Twirling Team
Baton twirling is the modern form of 'majorettes'. Its disciplines incorporate dance, gymnastics and baton twirling. Theatre School
Aimed at children aged 5-16. During the 3-hour classes, they will have an hour of acting, an hour of dancing and an hour of singing from top quality professional teachers. Tonics Fitness Centre
Gym, squash, tennis, sauna, personal training, classes and vertical tanning salon.
Willow Farm Equestrian & Saddlery Limited
Young Judo Club
Instruction in judo by local experts.

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