Our Activities, Courses and Groups

As part of our Community Connections service, we offer both online and face-to-face wellbeing activities, groups and courses in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley on every weekday throughout the year (except bank holidays).

All our activities are free for Surrey residents aged 16+ in need of mental health and emotional wellbeing support (no diagnosis needed). There are no waiting lists and no time limits to access our service – you can use us for as long as you need and register again at any point.

If taking part in an online activity, please read our online participation guidelines before attending.

Visit our Calendar page to see what’s on

For instructions on how to book your place on any of the activities listed below, scroll down to the bottom of the page 👇

Courses description

(For a more accessible “Read Aloud” version of our Course Descriptions below, right click on where you would like to read from and click on the “Read Aloud” option to activate.)

YOUNG PEOPLE PROGRAMME

Young People’s Group – This weekly social group is for 16-25-year-olds to meet up face-to-face. Running on Wednesdays from 3.30pm-5pm at the Brickfield Centre in Epsom. View our poster.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

ONLINE

LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group – Every third Tuesday in the month, from 7pm-8pm. Next on 21 May. View our poster.

Support Network (for unpaid adult carers of people with long term mental and physical conditions) – Monthly support group on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm-8.30pm. Next on 7 May. View our poster.

Coffee Morning – Our online coffee morning gives you the chance to still connect with others, in a safe and fun environment. Running on Thursdays at 11am-12pm.

Women’s Coffee Morning – A great opportunity to meet with other women and unwind with others who are experiencing similar things to you. Runs weekly on Wednesdays, 10.30am-11.30am.

Online/Face-to-Face Bipolar Support Group – This group is for people who have been diagnosed as bipolar to come and share experiences and difficulties, share ideas and coping strategies and support each other in a friendly environment. It runs on the first Thursday of every month, 7pm-8.30pm. Alternate months face to face in Leatherhead and on Zoom. Next on 2 May.

Hoarders Support Group – A one hour peer support group to share tips and to support on the second Thursday of every month, 8pm-9pm. Next on 9 May. View our poster.

FACE-TO-FACE

Elmbridge 

Peer Support – Weekly on a Friday at the Guide Hut, Hersham. From 11.15am-1.15pm. View our poster.

Coffee Morning, West Molesey – The same as our online version but face-to-face! Running every Monday, 10.30am-12pm at St Peter’s, West Molesey Community Hub. View our poster.

Peer Support Group, West Molesey – This group gives you the chance to catch up with people you have not been able to see, and to share any concerns and support others who may feel the same way. Running weekly on Tuesdays, 12pm-2pm at the St Peter’s West Molesey Community Hub. View our poster.

Epsom, Ewell and Banstead

Women’s Peer Support Group, Epsom – This is a weekly session at the Brickfield Centre, running on Thursdays from 11am-12.30pm. View our poster. At King’s Church, Longmead Road, Epsom.

Move Forward Together, Epsom – This weekly peer support group is for adults with autism who are able to live independently. on Mondays, 10am-12pm at The Brickfield Centre. View our poster.

MFT Community Connections – Together stronger – A Peer Led Group, Epsom – This group gives you the chance to catch up with people you have not been able to see, and to share any concerns and support others who may feel the same way. Running weekly on Fridays, 11am-2pm at the Brickfield Centre, Epsom. View our poster.

Mole Valley

Coffee Morning, Leatherhead – The same as our online version but face-to-face! Running every Monday, 10am-11.30am at the Leatherhead Institute. View our poster.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

ONLINE

Yoga for all abilities – Yoga is considered the prominent source for absorbing positive energy by the body and helps in removing the negative energy from your body. When you have positive energy, you feel motivated, you live in the moment, and you enjoy an active life. Running on Thursdays, 1pm-2pm. New joiners need to complete a medical form. Term time only. View our poster.

Zumba – A fun ‘party’ workout that combines Latin and international music with easy to follow dance moves. Designed to improve your cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength. Suitable for all ages and levels of fitness. Please wear loose comfortable clothing and suitable footwear (i.e. trainers or similar). Have a bottle of water to hand. Running weekly on Thursdays, 6pm-6.40pm. View our poster.

FACE-TO-FACE

Elmbridge

Cardio Tennis – A nine week course starting on 13 May, from 10am-11am at the Tennis Courts, Oatlands Park Recreation Ground, Weybridge. No session on 27 May. View our poster.

Let’s Get Moving for Mental Health – A five week course starting on 2 May, at the Walton Community Centre from 3pm-4pm. View our poster.

Wellbeing Walk, Walton-on-Thames – Join our gentle sixty minute walk for health in Walton. We meet every Thursday (rain or shine), 1pm-2pm, outside the Wilde Brunch Café by Walton Bridge Carpark. View our poster.

Epsom, Ewell and Banstead

Yoga for Wellbeing Group – Weekly on Tuesdays, from 3.30pm-4.30pm. From 16 April, this group will move to The Banstead Community Centre. View our poster.

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks, YMCA East Surrey Walk, Epsom Downs – This gentle walk will focus on our senses and using mindfulness to connect with ourselves and what’s around us. Running every Thursday at 11am-12.00pm (rain or shine). Walk starts from the Beefeater Pub at Tattenham Corner. View our poster.

Mole Valley

Circuit Training – Weekly on a Wednesday at Nuffield Health in Leatherhead from 10.30am-11.30am. View our poster.

Yoga, Dorking – Yoga is considered the prominent source for absorbing positive energy by the body and helps in removing the negative energy. When you have positive energy, you feel motivated, you live in the moment, and you enjoy an active life. Running weekly on Tuesdays 11.30am-12.30pm, at 1-22 Taylor Place, London Road, Dorking RH4 1GS. Term time only. View our poster.

Football, Leatherhead – Come and join us whether you’re an experienced player or not! Running every Tuesday and Friday (excluding bank holidays), 1pm-2pm at the Leatherhead Leisure Centre, The Mole Barn. You will need to register your place with us for this activity as we can only allow 10 people to participate. View our poster.

WELLBEING GROUPS AND COURSES

ONLINE

Qigong – On Monday 13 May at 1.30pm-2.30pm. View our poster.

Let’s Talk – Support – Bi-weekly, from 6pm-7.30pm. Starting on 1 May.

Meditation – Weekly on Wednesday’s from 7.30pm-8.15pm. View our poster.

FACE-TO-FACE

Elmbridge

Let’s Talk Assertiveness and Boundaries – A four week course, starting on 14 May from 10am-11.30am. At St Peter’s Community Hub, West Molesey. No session on 28 May. View our poster.

Epsom, Ewell and Banstead

Let’s Talk Assertiveness and Boundaries – A four week course, starting on 17 April at Kings Church, Epsom from 1pm-2.30pm. View our poster.

Coffee and Craft Mornings – Bi-weekly at St Peters Church, Woodmanstere. Next on 2 May, from 10am-11.30am. This is a drop-in group. View our poster.

ESDAS Surgery for people experiencing Domestic Abuse – Running on the second Tuesday of every month, 1pm-4pm at the Brickfield Centre, Epsom. Next on 14 May. This surgery will be offering support, advice and information to people who may be experiencing domestic abuse or want to know how to recognise it. View our poster.

ART & CRAFTS ACTIVITIES

ONLINE

Creative Writing – Running on Tuesdays, 2pm-3.30pm.

FACE-TO-FACE

Elmbridge

Happy Painting Accidents – A four week course starting on 1 May, 1.30pm-2.30pm at St Peter’s Community Hub, West Molesey. View our poster.

Epsom, Ewell and Banstead

Art in Tadworth – Weekly on Tuesdays at Tattenham Library, 1.30pm-3pm. View our poster.

Arts & Craft, Epsom – This group will help you to discover how to achieve greater confidence, a more balanced life and improved emotional health, wellbeing and resilience. To attend, you will need to book a place on Monday each week by texting Parvin on 07380 857 701 or emailing info@maryfrancestrust.org.uk. Running every Thursday, 11am-2pm at the Brickfield Centre, Portland Place, Epsom, KT17 1DL.

Mole Valley

Arts & Crafts, Leatherhead – This weekly group encourages you to connect with your creativity. Running every Tuesday, 11am-12.30pm, at Leatherhead Methodist Church. View our poster.

INTEREST GROUPS

ONLINE

Singing in Mind – A ten week course, starting 30 April until 9 July from 1pm-1.45pm. View our poster. No session 28 May. View our poster.

Let’s Talk – Photography – Weekly on Monday’s from 12pm-1pm. View our poster.

Quiz – Weekly on Mondays at 2pm-3pm. In homage to the late, great John O’Malley.

Book Club – Do you enjoy reading? Then why not attend our weekly Book Club! A selection of short stories will be nominated and selected each week and discussed at our weekly meetings. Running on Wednesdays, 4pm–4.45pm. View our poster.

FACE-TO-FACE

NATURE NURTURES (also called Green Social Prescribing Project, aimed at connecting people to nature)

FACE-TO-FACE

Epsom, Ewell and Banstead

Gardening, Epsom – This is a weekly group running on Tuesdays from 1.30pm-3pm at the Brickfield Centre. View our poster.

Brickfield Garden Open Afternoon – On Tuesday 14 May at 1.30pm-3pm. View our poster.

How can I take part in any of the above activities?

• You need to be a Surrey resident above the age of 16 to be able to access our services.
• No diagnosis needed – we will support you no matter what mental health issue or condition you have. You decide whether you need our help, not us!
• To take part in any activity, you need to register with us first. Please complete our online registration form. We will follow up within two working days and set up an initial appointment ASAP so we can get to know you and help you to put a wellbeing plan in place.
• Once you’re fully registered, you can book yourself onto any activity, face-to-face or online, by contacting our office at info@maryfrancestrust.org.uk or calling 01372 375400 or texting 07929 024722 (SMS service only).
• If taking part in a face-to-face activity, please read our face-to-face participation guidelines before attending the activity.
• If taking part in an online activity, you’ll need an internet connection, a smart phone or tablet (iPad or Android) or a laptop or desktop. Then download a free App called Zoom from your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. Visit our Instructions page if you’re unsure how to do so. You will receive a link and password from our Admin team by email to click on at the time the group is due to start – it’s that easy!
• Remember that our online activities are always a closed group. For confidentiality and security reasons, please do not share the link and password with anyone. If you know someone who would like to join, ask them to book their place with us or they will be denied access on the day.
• Before you take part in our online activity, please read our Participations Guidelines to ensure you keep yourself and others safe online and everyone gets the best experience. You can choose if you want to be seen or if you just want to speak.

Contact us

Mary Frances Trust’s main office: 01372 375400. Please note that it may go to answerphone, so please leave a voicemail and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can (generally within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm).

You can also text us on 07929 024722 but this is only a SMS service, you cannot call this number. Or email us at info@maryfrancestrust.org.uk

The phone numbers listed below will be answered during working hours, Monday to Friday from 9am until 4pm.  If you phone outside of these hours, please leave a voicemail and someone will respond as soon as they are able to.

Jack T (Community Connections Co-Ordinator Elmbridge): 07961 478625 or jackt@maryfrancestrust.org.uk 

Dina (Community Connections Co-Ordinator Leatherhead): 07480 853893 or dina@maryfrancestrust.org.uk

Lenny (Wellbeing Advice and Information): 07929 024724 or lenny@maryfrancestrust.org.uk

Parvin (Epsom & Ewell, Banstead Co-Ordinator): 07380 857701 or parvin@maryfrancestrust.org.uk

Nikki (Mole Valley Co-Ordinator): 07414 530043 or nikki@maryfrancestrust.org.uk

Belinda (Community Connections Support Worker Elmbridge): 07915045405 or belinda@maryfrancestrust.org.uk