Events

Friendly social events, wellbeing activities and group experiences for women across South Oxfordshire.

At Blended Wellbeing, our events are designed to help you meet new people naturally, enjoy yourself, and feel part of a welcoming community.

Whether you’re new to the area, retired, or simply looking to expand your social circle, you’ll find something here for you.

What's on

We run a varied programme of relaxed, friendly activities including:

  • Coffee mornings and casual meet-ups
  • Walks in and around South Oxfordshire
  • Lunches, brunches and evening socials
  • Book club and creative groups
  • Workshops and wellbeing sessions
  • Day trips and seasonal outings
  • Online catch-ups for members who prefer virtual connection
  • Member-led activities, where members suggest and organise additional events and get-togethers

A relaxed, flexible approach

There’s no pressure to attend everything.

Come when it suits you, try different activities, and see what you enjoy most.

Many members come alone at first — and quickly feel at ease in a friendly, inclusive group.

Upcoming Events!

As well as our regular community events, we offer a varied programme of special events, workshops, social evenings, days out and seasonal celebrations throughout the year.

From theatre trips, wellbeing workshops and guest speakers to wine tastings, bubbles brunches, forest bathing, daytime discos and Christmas celebrations, there is always something new to look forward to.

Our Walk & Talks and Bimbles now have their own dedicated page. These take place regularly in different locations and vary in distance, duration and pace, so please visit the page for full details.

Our complete programme of events is available to members through the Blended Wellbeing Members’ Area, with selected events also open to guests and prospective members.

New events are added regularly, so check back often or join as a member to receive updates automatically.

You’ll find us out and about in Benson, Wallingford, Didcot, Abingdon, Goring, Cholsey, Pangbourne, Blewbury, Oxford, Chalgrove, Watlington, Thame, Henley, Marlow and beyond.

Events marked with a star are ideal if you are thinking about joining Blended Wellbeing. Come along, meet our community and discover what we are all about. You will receive a very warm welcome.

Quiz Night at The Wandering Kitchen

August 1 @ 18:30 - 21:30

Book Club with Sue – (The Eights by Joanna Miller)

August 4 @ 19:00 - 20:30

FULLY BOOKED – Drinks at The Keep, Wallingford

August 6 @ 19:30 - 23:00

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

August 12 @ 11:30 - 14:00

Partial Eclipse – Wittenham Clumps

August 12 @ 17:45 - 20:30

FULLY BOOKED – Thames Boat Trip

August 15 @ 10:00 - 12:30

Charity Tea Party, Goring

August 16 @ 15:00 - 17:00

FULLY BOOKED – Monthly Crafts & Connect – Windchimes

August 17 @ 18:30 - 20:00

🎉 A Special Event – The Summer Social, Bubbles Brunch

August 22 @ 12:30 - 18:00

Rewind Festival, Henley on Thames

August 23 @ 12:00 - 22:00

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

September 5 @ 10:30 - 12:30

Quiz Night at The Wandering Kitchen

September 5 @ 18:30 - 21:30

Book Club with Sue – (Consider the Ravens by Cressida Downing)

September 7 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Style Acre Sewing Group

September 8 @ 13:45 - 15:30

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

September 9 @ 11:30 - 14:00

Monthly Crafts & Connect- Kinusaiga

September 14 @ 18:30 - 20:30

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

September 19 @ 08:30 - 10:00

🌿 A Special Event – Sound Bath & Stories 🌿

September 26 @ 14:00 - 16:00

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

October 3 @ 10:30 - 12:30

Quiz Night at The Wandering Kitchen

October 3 @ 18:30 - 21:30

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

October 6 @ 19:00 - 20:30

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

October 14 @ 11:30 - 14:00

🌿 A Special Event – An Introduction to the Alexander Technique 🌿

October 17 @ 10:00 - 12:30

Monthly Crafts & Connect – Knitting and Crochet

October 19 @ 18:30 - 20:30

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

October 24 @ 08:30 - 10:00

🎉 A Special Event – Broomsticks & Bubbles Lunch

October 31 @ 13:00 - 17:00

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

November 3 @ 19:00 - 20:30

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

November 7 @ 10:30 - 12:30

Quiz Night at The Wandering Kitchen – Last one for 2026

November 7 @ 18:30 - 21:30

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

November 11 @ 11:30 - 14:00

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

November 21 @ 08:30 - 10:00

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

December 1 @ 19:00 - 20:30

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

December 5 @ 10:30 - 12:30

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

December 9 @ 11:30 - 14:00

🎉 A Special Event – Cheltenham Ladies Day (Benson)

March 17 @ 13:00 - 21:00

🎉 A Special Event – Ascot Ladies Day (Benson)

June 17 @ 13:00 - 21:00

Our Regular Community Events

Our Regular Community Events are the heart of Blended Wellbeing, giving members plenty of opportunities to connect, build friendships and enjoy life together throughout the month.

Saturday Social - Monthly - Hosted By Tracy

Start your month with good coffee, good food, great conversation and even better company. And if time allows, why not stay a little longer for lunch or a drink?

Join us on the first Saturday of every month for our popular Saturday Social – a relaxed and welcoming get-together where friendships are made, stories are shared and laughter comes naturally.

Hosted by Tracy, the Fonder of Blended Wellbeing, it’s the perfect opportunity to catch up with familiar faces, welcome new members and enjoy a friendly start to the weekend.

While these gatherings are often busy and full of conversation, there is plenty of space, to find a quieter corner if you prefer a more relaxed chat.

So come along, grab your favourite drink, settle in and enjoy a morning of friendship, connection and plenty of conversation.

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

September 5 @ 10:30 - 12:30

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

October 3 @ 10:30 - 12:30

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

November 7 @ 10:30 - 12:30

⭐ Saturday Social – Coffee & Optional Brunch

December 5 @ 10:30 - 12:30

Wallingford Wednesday Connections - Monthly - Hosted by Kaz

A midweek catch-up filled with good food, great conversation and friendly faces.

Join us on the second Wednesday of each month as we meet in Wallingford for a relaxed coffee, lunch or both!

Whether you have an hour to spare or a leisurely afternoon free, Wallingford Wednesday Connections is the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new members and enjoy easy conversation in one of our favourite local ‘award winning’ pubs.

Hosted by Kaz, there’s no agenda and no pressure—just a welcoming group of women enjoying good company, plenty of laughter and, of course, something delicious to eat or drink.

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

August 12 @ 11:30 - 14:00

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

September 9 @ 11:30 - 14:00

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

October 14 @ 11:30 - 14:00

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

November 11 @ 11:30 - 14:00

⭐ Wallingford Wednesday Connections

December 9 @ 11:30 - 14:00

The Bimble - Easy Walks for All Abilities - Weekly - Hosted by Eileen

Take time to slow down, enjoy the outdoors and share great conversation on one of our regular Bimbles.

Bimbles are gentle, sociable walks, currently centred around the historic village of Benson and its beautiful surrounding countryside. They are designed for those who prefer a flatter, more leisurely route, making them ideal for anyone returning to walking, building confidence or simply wanting to enjoy a relaxed stroll in great company.

Every Bimble is a Blended Wellbeing organised event, led by a designated Walk Leader who has completed the Ramblers online Walk Leadership Course. Routes are planned in advance with both enjoyment and safety in mind.

Walking is one of the simplest ways to support both your physical and mental wellbeing, and everything feels a little brighter when you’re enjoying fresh air, beautiful surroundings and a good natter along the way.

Many of our members choose to continue the conversation over a cup of tea or coffee afterwards. While you are very welcome to join them, any arrangements made after the walk are informal and between members rather than part of the organised Blended Wellbeing event.

Please also visit our Bimbles & Walk & Talks page to find out more

The Bimble – Historic ‘Pub Crawl’

August 3 @ 14:00 - 15:00

The Bimble – Benson Lock & Weir

August 10 @ 14:00 - 15:00

The Bimble – Benson to Ewelme Cress Beds

August 17 @ 14:00 - 15:00

The Bimble – Mill Lane and Coach Way, Benson

August 24 @ 14:00 - 15:00

The Bimble – Bank Holiday Walk to the River Thames

August 31 @ 14:00 - 15:00

Craft & Connect - Monthly - Hosted by Kaz

Create something beautiful, enjoy great company and unwind at the end of the day.

Join Kaz each month for a relaxed and friendly evening of creativity, conversation and connection.

Whether you’re an experienced crafter or simply fancy trying something new, these sessions are all about enjoying the process rather than creating perfection. Each month brings a different project, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills, share ideas and spend time with like-minded women in a welcoming environment.

Creative activities are a wonderful way to relax, reduce stress and support wellbeing, and everything feels even more enjoyable when shared with good company.

FULLY BOOKED – Monthly Crafts & Connect – Windchimes

August 17 @ 18:30 - 20:00

Monthly Crafts & Connect- Kinusaiga

September 14 @ 18:30 - 20:30

Monthly Crafts & Connect – Knitting and Crochet

October 19 @ 18:30 - 20:30

Walk & Talk - Hosted by Tracy

Walk & Talks

Our Walk & Talks offer the perfect combination of fresh air, exercise, great conversation and discovering beautiful places across Oxfordshire…and beyond!

Whether you are looking for a gentle countryside walk, a scenic riverside route or a more challenging hike, there is something for everyone. Walks vary in distance, terrain and difficulty, giving members the opportunity to enjoy new scenery, explore hidden gems and, if they wish, challenge themselves with longer routes in safe company.

Every Walk & Talk is a Blended Wellbeing organised event, led by a designated Walk Leader who has completed the Ramblers Walk Leadership Foundations Course. While Tracy leads many of our walks, Blended Wellbeing has a growing team of qualified Walk Leaders offering a variety of walks and hikes to suit different abilities. Every route is recced in advance and planned with both enjoyment and safety in mind.

Each walk includes details of the distance, terrain, expected duration and any points of interest, helping you choose the walks that best suit your ability and interests.

Walking is one of the simplest ways to support both your physical and mental wellbeing. Whether you’re making new friends, catching up with familiar faces or simply enjoying the beauty of the Oxfordshire countryside, you’ll always find a warm welcome.

Many of our walks finish near a café or pub, and members often choose to stay for a drink or something to eat afterwards. While you’re very welcome to join them, any arrangements made after the walk are informal and between members rather than part of the organised Blended Wellbeing event.

Please also visit our Bimbles & Walk & Talks page to find out more

Walk & Talk – Benson – Shillingford Bridge – Benson

August 13 @ 18:30 - 20:30

Walk & Talk – Wallingford – Mongewell – Wallingford

August 20 @ 18:30 - 20:30

Walk & Talk – Wittenham Clumps, Sunset Walk

August 27 @ 18:30 - 20:30

Walk & Talk – The Cheese Shed Loop

August 29 @ 10:00 - 13:00

Walk & Talk – Thrupp Lake Nature Reserve, Abingdon

September 5 @ 10:00 - 13:00

Breakfast at No.25 - Monthly - Hosted by Marion

Start your Saturday with great food, friendly conversation and the perfect catch-up.

Every six weeks, join our Benson host, Marion, for a relaxed breakfast at No.25 – the perfect way to ease into the weekend with good company and plenty of conversation.

Meeting at 8.30am, it’s a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a delicious breakfast, catch up with friends, welcome new faces and start the day with a smile.

Whether you’re an early riser or simply enjoy a leisurely breakfast with like-minded women, you’ll always find a warm and welcoming atmosphere. These smaller gatherings are ideal

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

September 19 @ 08:30 - 10:00

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

October 24 @ 08:30 - 10:00

⭐ Breakfast Club – No 25, Benson

November 21 @ 08:30 - 10:00

Book Club - Monthly - Hosted by Sue

Great books, thoughtful conversations and wonderful company.

Whether you’re a lifelong book lover or simply looking for a new way to meet like-minded women, our Monthly Book Club is a relaxed and welcoming place to connect.

Hosted by Sue, we come together each month to chat about our chosen book, share different perspectives and, quite often, discover that the conversations take us far beyond the final chapter.

There’s no pressure to be a literary expert or have all the answers. Our Book Club is about enjoying books, making new friends and spending time with women who enjoy good conversation in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Reading is a wonderful way to relax, stimulate the mind and support wellbeing, and discussing a book together often leads to laughter, new ideas and lasting friendships.

Book Club with Sue – (The Eights by Joanna Miller)

August 4 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Book Club with Sue – (Consider the Ravens by Cressida Downing)

September 7 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

October 6 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

November 3 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Book Club with Sue – Book TBC

December 1 @ 19:00 - 20:30

Who can join events?

Our events are open to:

  • Members of Blended Wellbeing
  • Women looking to try their first free event
  • New members exploring the community

If you’re unsure, your first event is free so you can see if it feels right for you.

Why events matter

These gatherings aren’t just social activities — they’re a simple way to build real connection.

Many women tell us that attending events has helped them:

  • Meet like-minded people
  • Feel more confident socially
  • Get out of the house more often
  • Rebuild friendships after life changes
  • Feel part of something again

Join us

If you’re looking for friendship, fun and connection in South Oxfordshire, we’d love to welcome you.

Your first event is free — come along and say hello.