Community Information – Weybridge & Elmbridge Surrey
Community Websites
About Community Websites
The official websites for some local charities and community groups are part of the All About Weybridge website. This gives them the benefit of greatly improved visibility, due to the popularity of our website and social media pages. Additional benefits are cost savings and inclusion of more of their content on our popular News & Events section.
Friends Of St James’
An association of local people who help to maintain, preserve, repair and restore the beautiful St James' Church building, an important part of the town's architectural heritage, and also a beautiful landmark that gives Weybridge its unique character.
Weybridge Town Business Group
Improving the town centre and promoting Weybridge as an attractive place to regularly visit for shopping, entertainment and services ...
Weybridge Dementia Action Alliance
Currently around 16,252 people live with dementia in Surrey. With thousands of families and friends acting as carers for them, it has become both a social and financial imperative to support people living in their own local communities.
Care In Weybridge
Care in Weybridge is a group of volunteers who drive local residents to and from medical and other appointments. We can also take them shopping, or we can shop for them. We need more volunteers to help provide our service.
Other Community Groups
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Weybridge
The Weybridge Branch of the RAeS is one of many branches all around the world, which together with divisions deliver a diverse range of high quality activities and services at a regional level.
Weybridge Allotment Holders' & Gardeners' Association
Anyone who is resident in the local area is entitled to take up a plot. There are no restrictions on applying for one – apart from a commitment to cultivate it. No previous gardening experience is necessary
Brooklands Radio
Brooklands Radio aims to provide an entertaining, distinctive, eclectic mix alternative to existing radio stations in both words and music. We are committed to giving local communities a voice ...
Weybridge Society
Weybridge Society is an amenity society. It has no political affiliations and does not put up candidates for election to the Borough or County Councils. For nearly 60 years, Weybridge Society has represented and watched over the interests of local residents...
The Arts Society Weybridge
The society brings people together through the shared curiosity for the arts. They organise events to hear expert lecturers share specialist knowledge about the arts. Members contribute to and preserve our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants.
Brooklands Trust Members
Join the official support group for Brooklands Museum. That support is invaluable in helping to realise the Trust’s objectives & keep the Museum running, whilst offering many benefits to the Members, including free entry to the Museum.
Weybridge In Bloom
Weybridge in Bloom is a community project aimed at increasing civic pride in the local Weybridge community, encouraging residents and businesses to get involved and ...
Walton & Weybridge Film Society
Do you enjoy Movies? Walton & Weybridge Film Society meet approx every 3 weeks at the Cecil Hepworth Playhouse. A chance to enjoy a great season of films and be sociable.
Weybridge WI - Women's Institute
Interest Groups and Monthly Meetings. Maybe you would like to make new friendships… Maybe you have always wanted to try… Maybe you’d like to rediscover a long lost hobby… Maybe you would like something just for you…
Weybridge Centre For The Community
The Weybridge Centre is located at the heart of Weybridge overlooking the Bowling Green. This is one of seven centres in Elmbridge for the community that offers a wide range of services, facilities and activities for those over 50.
Weybridge Ladies Amateur Rowing Club
A friendly all female rowing club, welcoming all ages and abilities. The club has been serving the ladies of Weybridge and further afield since 1926.
Elmbridge Choir
Mixed-voice choir based in Cobham. Together with Elmbridge Ladies Choir, forms Surrey Music. Members are from Elmbridge & surrounding areas of Surrey. Raised more than £150,000 through performances & concerts for charity.
Old Georgians’ Hockey Club
The OGHC are very proud of the success achieved throughout the Club’s short history. The Club aspires to build on this successful hockey tradition, and to continue producing top class players.
Sunbury & Walton Sea Cadets
Sea Cadets are a National Uniformed Youth Organisation, open for boys & girls aged 10-18. Activities mainly of a nautical theme, include boating, sailing, canoeing, sports & adventure training, rowing, swimming, Duke of Edinburgh Award...
Walton Voices
Our aim is to sing music we love and share it with audiences at concerts for our local community, and we would love to encourage more people to come and join the choir and sing with us too.
Dragons Junior Hockey Club
OGHC Dragons now has around 300 children (Boys & Girls Aged 7-16) training weekly, playing in local leagues and and some age groups competing in National Cups. If you are interested in learning to play hockey or already a strong player looking...
Music At St James'
Last Friday of the month except August & December in the Parish Centre, this features a headline (usually local) act together with an hour of music from talented invited showcase acts. Annual charity concert.
The Arts Society Woking
Members attend 10 lectures per year and invite guests. Go on visits & tours to places of interest. Attend Special Interest Study Days. Take part in activities of Church Recorders & Heritage Volunteers. Support Young Arts projects.
Weybridge Vandals Rugby Club
Weybridge Vandals is your local community rugby Club catering for all age groups from Mini rugby at Under 5, through to Junior rugby up to Under 19, three senior sides, including a 1st team playing...
NCT - National Childbirth Trust
The NCT offers information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. Parents are helped to make informed choices. NCT Groups can also be a great way of making friends and sharing experiences.
The Parish Church of St James Weybridge Choir
Information about The Parish Church of St James Weybridge Choir.
Elmbridge Youth Centres & Clubs
Information about the local Youth Centre Clubs, Groups and Projects in Elmbridge.
The Bourne Concert Band Of Woking
A friendly not-for-profit community band which rehearses in Addlestone and performs several concerts a year. New members are always welcome! The band also has an active social side with an annual dinner, ten-pin bowling nights, picnics, etc.
Elmbridge Cycle Club
Elmbridge Cycle Club (was Elmbridge Cycle Group) runs informal rides on a regular basis. These rides are open to everyone whatever your age or ability.
Music On The Green Esher
A variety of excellent musicians performing music in a fresh engaging way, welcoming audiences from Esher & beyond. Concerts are mostly free, usually at lunchtimes. The programmes are designed to allow you to arrive or leave at any time!
Charities & Helping Others
The Brigitte Trust
A free service of emotional support and practical help when a life-limiting illness such as cancer, MND, heart and lung failure and stroke has been diagnosed. The service covers every Surrey borough.
Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West)
The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
Binti Period Dignity Charity
Provides menstrual products & education to girls & women, whilst eradicating the stigma & taboo associated with periods. Free period products from Weybridge & other Surrey Libraries & participating venues
Grace Dear Trust
Mental Health Charity. 1 in 8 young people are affected. Many suffer without the help they need. The charity wants to change that and let people know ‘it’s ok not to be ok’. By supporting families with a whole community approach, tragedies, like the one experienced by the Dear Family, can be prevented.
Care In Weybridge
Care in Weybridge is a group of volunteers who drive local residents to and from medical and other appointments. We can also take them shopping, or we can shop for them. We need more volunteers to help provide our service.
Weybridge Dementia Action Alliance
Currently around 16,252 people live with dementia in Surrey. With thousands of families and friends acting as carers for them, it has become both a social and financial imperative to support people living in their own local communities.
Surrey Clubs For Young People
SCYP is a charity engaging with communities to provide positive youth activities. We support & run youth clubs throughout Surrey and the South London Boroughs. Volunteers are invited to contact SCYP.
Woking & Sam Beare Hospices
A patient-centred charity that delivers specialist palliative care to adult patients of all ages who have life-limiting & terminal illnesses. Covers North West Surrey, providing free holistic care and support services for patients, their families and carers.
Shooting Star Charity Shop
Our charity shops play a vital role in helping to fund our Children's Hospices and Care Service. Pop in to pick up a fabulous find from our huge range of pre-loved high quality items and don’t forget us when you have a clear out, even rags raise money!
Oasis Charity Elmbridge
Helping 250 vulnerable families a year across Elmbridge, Oasis works closely with the family unit as a whole together with schools, GP’s & Social Services with the aim of keeping vulnerable children out of the social care system & with their own families.
Friends Of St James’
An association of local people who help to maintain, preserve, repair and restore the beautiful St James' Church building, an important part of the town's architectural heritage, and also a beautiful landmark that gives Weybridge its unique character.
Your Sanctuary
Formerly called Surrey Women’s Aid, this local charity provides a range of services offering emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse and their children. Includes National Helpline and 2 safe houses.
Crossroads Care Surrey – Caring For Carers
There is increasing recognition that society depends heavily upon unpaid Carers, who can find themselves on call ‘24/7’ for years on end – a burden that often takes a toll on their own health.
Elmbridge Community Link
ECL is here to enrich the lives of young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism living in the Borough of Elmbridge. The registered charity offers activities at centres in Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge, Esher, Claygate and West Molesey.
Elmbridge & Runnymede Talking Newspaper
The Talking Newspaper Association (EaRTN) is a free service providing recorded digests of local newspapers as well as other topics of interest on audio cassette for visually impaired people
Elmbridge Rentstart
We are a charity helping local people who are homeless or sofa-surfing. Each year we house and support around 130 people and help them move on with their lives. If you know anyone who needs our help in Elmbridge or Runnymede please get in touch.
Princess Alice Hospice
Princess Alice Hospice is a charity providing all patient care and support free of charge. We give outstanding end of life care to adult patients, and support to their families and friends...
Elmbridge Mencap
Elmbridge Mencap is affiliated to Mencap but works independently on a local level for the benefit of people with learning disabilities and their parents/carers in the Elmbridge and surrounding areas.
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
A free service, managed by Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West). Our Domestic Abuse Team includes qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisers who can support & advise you on problems caused by domestic abuse, and provides emotional support.
Give Blood
Do Something Amazing…96% of us rely on the other 4% to give blood. Please don’t leave it to someone else. If you’re healthy and over 17, do something amazing…. Give blood. There's no upper age limit for donors who've donated in the last 2 years
More Weybridge Charities
Cancer Research UK – High Street, Weybridge
Oxfam Charity Shop – High Street, Weybridge
Education & Adult Learning
Mind Zone
Mind Zone uses sport and its unique meta-learning approach to help children master their internal world for learning, performance and life! Classes involving tennis at Elmbridge venues in Weybridge, Cobham & Esher.
Enfits Language School
Want to learn a new language? ENFITS is a professional, enthusiastic, and dedicated group of tutors, committed to providing a high standard level of service, on time and at competitive prices.
Elmbridge Museum
Online Museum with displays at venues in Elmbridge, including Esher Civic Centre. Fascinating source of local knowledge & entertainment, combining the rich history of our beautiful borough with a great series of contemporary exhibitions.
Weybridge Library
Services & Facilities include: Books, Large Print, Talking Books, Newspapers, DVDs, Computers, Wi-Fi, Printers, Scanners, Photocopiers, Fax Service, Room to hire, Events and activities, Items for sale.
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Weybridge
The Weybridge Branch of the RAeS is one of many branches all around the world, which together with divisions deliver a diverse range of high quality activities and services at a regional level.
More Weybridge Education
Churches & Religion
The Parish Church of St James Weybridge
Information about the Church community, history, choir, services, location and more.
The Methodist Church Weybridge
Information about The Methodist Church in Weybridge including location and service times.
Weybridge United Reformed Church
Weybridge United Reformed Church has now united with our sister church in Walton-on-Thames, to be known as “St. Andrew’s United Reformed Church, Walton and Weybridge"
The Church of St Mary Oatlands
The Church of St Mary Oatlands was built in 1861 as a ‘chapel’ to serve the needs of the growing local population and the inmates of the nearby Convalescent Institution established in the 1840s by the Earl of Ellesmere.
Christ The Prince of Peace Catholic Church
Information about Christ The Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Weybridge, including the location and opening times.
Friends Of St James’
An association of local people who help to maintain, preserve, repair and restore the beautiful St James' Church building, an important part of the town's architectural heritage, and also a beautiful landmark that gives Weybridge its unique character.
Community Halls For Hire
Weybridge Centre For The Community
The Weybridge Centre is located at the heart of Weybridge overlooking the Bowling Green. This is one of seven centres in Elmbridge for the community that offers a wide range of services, facilities and activities for those over 50.
More Weybridge Halls For Community Events & Hire
See the Churches section above – most Weybridge Churches have halls for community use and hire as well as Church meetings and events.
The Weybridge United Reformed Church site, including the church hall has now closed. That hall is NOT now available for birthday parties and other celebrations
Parking & Transport
Churchfield Road Car Park Weybridge
This pay and display Elmbridge Borough Council car park is convenient for the town centre, recreation ground and St James' Church.
Baker Street Car Park Weybridge
This Elmbridge Borough Council Car Park is convenient for the Town Centre. It is a short walk down Baker Street to Church Road and the High Street.
Morrisons Car Park
The Morrisons Supermarket has a large car park in Monument Hill Weybridge.
Oatlands Village Car Park Weybridge
This Elmbridge Council Car Park is central to Oatlands Village, which is an area of Weybridge on the way to Walton on Thames.
Weybridge - Shepperton Ferry
The Weybridge to Shepperton ferry enables people walking or cycling the Thames Path to continue their journey past Shepperton Lock without being diverted by the Wey Navigation. The ferry runs from...
The Heath Car Park South, Weybridge
The Heath Car Parks are convenient for Weybridge Railway Station which is between them. These 2 Car Parks are operated by Elmbridge Borough Council. British Rail also has a large car park for rail travellers.
The Heath Car Park North, Weybridge
The Heath Car Parks are convenient for Weybridge Railway Station which is between them. These 2 Car Parks are operated by Elmbridge Borough Council. British Rail also has a large car park for rail travellers.
Monument Hill Car Park Weybridge
This Elmbridge Borough Council pay and display car park is at the bottom of Monument Hill, near the end of High Street.
York Road Car Park Weybridge
The York Road car park serves the popular Queens Road area, outside of the town centre.
Libraries & Museums
Brooklands Trust Members
Join the official support group for Brooklands Museum. That support is invaluable in helping to realise the Trust’s objectives & keep the Museum running, whilst offering many benefits to the Members, including free entry to the Museum.
Elmbridge Museum
Online Museum with displays at venues in Elmbridge, including Esher Civic Centre. Fascinating source of local knowledge & entertainment, combining the rich history of our beautiful borough with a great series of contemporary exhibitions.
Weybridge Library
Services & Facilities include: Books, Large Print, Talking Books, Newspapers, DVDs, Computers, Wi-Fi, Printers, Scanners, Photocopiers, Fax Service, Room to hire, Events and activities, Items for sale.
Retired / Elderly
Care In Weybridge
Care in Weybridge is a group of volunteers who drive local residents to and from medical and other appointments. We can also take them shopping, or we can shop for them. We need more volunteers to help provide our service.
The Burlington Care Home Shepperton
We provide dedicated, personalised care for your loved ones to give you peace of mind. A best-in-class care home offering residents and families modern facilities, in a warm and homely environment.
The Good Care Group
The UK’s most awarded live-in care company. It’s professional approach to home care enables its clients to live well in their own homes, whilst improving health & wellbeing. Specialists in caring for people with dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, Stroke...
Parklands Manor Care Home Chertsey
Private apartments vary from studios to one bedroom suites. The home offers Signature’s exceptional residential & nursing care, outstanding facilities & services in a comfortable, friendly home-like environment.
Sunrise of Weybridge – Senior Living & Care Home
At Sunrise of Weybridge, we offer first class, personalised residential, dementia, assisted living and respite care that is dedicated to enhancing the lives of all our residents.
Weybridge Dementia Action Alliance
Currently around 16,252 people live with dementia in Surrey. With thousands of families and friends acting as carers for them, it has become both a social and financial imperative to support people living in their own local communities.
Home Instead Senior Care
For many people, the ideal residential home is their own home. Home Instead can help the elderly to stay living in their own home and make the difference between counting the years and living them.
Weybridge Centre For The Community
The Weybridge Centre is located at the heart of Weybridge overlooking the Bowling Green. This is one of seven centres in Elmbridge for the community that offers a wide range of services, facilities and activities for those over 50.
Avery Silvermere Care Home
Care home on the borders of Cobham and Weybridge providing residential care and dementia care for senior citizens. Enables residents to enjoy a high standard of living, set amongst a thriving community of care and compassion.
Sutton Lodge - Bupa Care Homes
Moving into a care home can be an anxious time for residents and their families alike. With this in mind, our emphasis is always on maintaining the highest standards of care and comfort in a way that meets personal needs.
Recycling & Environment
Weybridge In Bloom
Weybridge in Bloom is a community project aimed at increasing civic pride in the local Weybridge community, encouraging residents and businesses to get involved and ...
Elmbridge Recycling Banks and Tips
Information about the Recycling Banks and Tips in Elmbridge, operated by the Borough Council.
Advice & Guidance
Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West)
The Citizens Advice service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. It values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.
Your Sanctuary
Formerly called Surrey Women’s Aid, this local charity provides a range of services offering emotional and practical support to victims of domestic abuse and their children. Includes National Helpline and 2 safe houses.
Oasis Charity Elmbridge
Helping 250 vulnerable families a year across Elmbridge, Oasis works closely with the family unit as a whole together with schools, GP’s & Social Services with the aim of keeping vulnerable children out of the social care system & with their own families.
The Brigitte Trust
A free service of emotional support and practical help when a life-limiting illness such as cancer, MND, heart and lung failure and stroke has been diagnosed. The service covers every Surrey borough.
Relate West Surrey
Relationship Counselling in Weybridge Surrey - Help With Relationships, Family Life & Parenting, Sex, Family Mediation, Skype Webcam Counselling.
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
A free service, managed by Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West). Our Domestic Abuse Team includes qualified Independent Domestic Violence Advisers who can support & advise you on problems caused by domestic abuse, and provides emotional support.
Jobs & Volunteering
LB Career Coaching
Career transition coaching gives you the confidence and the skills to make your career change, large or small, without risking your financial security, your friends and family, or your peace of mind.
Care In Weybridge
Care in Weybridge is a group of volunteers who drive local residents to and from medical and other appointments. We can also take them shopping, or we can shop for them. We need more volunteers to help provide our service.
Central Surrey Voluntary Action
Would you like to help make a difference? Volunteering is something that everyone can do. Whatever your interests, whether you have a lot of time or a little – you will be giving your time to help charities and community groups improve lives.
Surrey Clubs For Young People
SCYP is a charity engaging with communities to provide positive youth activities. We support & run youth clubs throughout Surrey and the South London Boroughs. Volunteers are invited to contact SCYP.
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4th Weybridge Scouts, Cubs & Beavers
4th Weybridge Scouts, Cubs & Beavers Group - Meetings & Volunteering 4th Weybridge Scout GroupProviding Scouting adventures to the young people of Walton & Weybridge What Scouts Do As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We...
Why I Volunteer – Elmbridge Meals On Wheels – Liz Farmer
Why I Volunteer - Elmbridge Borough Council Meals On Wheels Volunteering Liz Farmer, Meals On Wheels Volunteer At Weybridge Centre For The Community Liz has always wanted to do some sort of volunteering in the community, and had stopped working when her first child...
Why I Volunteer at Brooklands Museum – Peter Kearns
Brooklands Museum - Why Volunteer? Why I Volunteer - Peter Kearns I have been a volunteer at Brooklands Museum for nearly a decade. Initially I just did one Saturday afternoon per fortnight, I now do much more. My first role was as a Steward. Stewards...
Why I Volunteer At The Princess Alice Hospice Shop
Why I Volunteer at the Princess Alice Hospice Shop - Natalie Wiltshire-Grundy Natalie Wiltshire-Grundy: Shop Volunteer and now Sales Assistant Natalie has always been aware of the Hospice's role in the community but when her local shop moved to bigger premises, she...
Why I Volunteer – Karen Stow – Elmbridge Healthy Walks
My favourite areas to walk are Esher Commons, Whiteley Village, towpaths and Bushy and Richmond Parks. I love to pick up or look up bits of information about my routes, share them with my walkers. The first walks Elmbridge put on were mainly led by the Countryside team who knew lots about the areas we were walking in, making them interesting as well as healthy. I really enjoyed walking with different people in different places each time, getting to know more about Elmbridge
Connecting Elmbridge Through Volunteering
Connecting Elmbridge Through VolunteeringEamonn McNamee and Hiromi Churchard CSVA, Cllr Gill Coates, Portfolio holder for Community Care at Elmbridge Borough CouncilVolunteering Connects You To Your Community “Volunteering connects you to your community”, that’s the...
Articles
Community Articles
Health and Wellness in Weybridge: Finding Balance Through Community
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Elmbridge is ramping up sustainability efforts to fight climate change
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Northern Lights in Scotland: a magical sight in the sky
Moving to Weybridge? Tips for a Successful Transition
Local Responses and Regulations
How older adults can remain socially connected
Navigating Change: How Weybridge Residents Stay Informed Amidst the Evolving Gambling Landscape
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