The Roses is home to a growing number of groups and clubs, who meet to socialise, create and enjoy each others’ company.

The Roses’ Choir

Enjoy the uplifting experience of singing together. You don’t need to be an expert — this is all about having fun. Our choir get regular opportunities to perform throughout the year, both at The Roses and at external events to which they have been invited.

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time Every Tuesday 9.30–11am

Price £6.00 per week (payable half-termly, see website for term dates)

Venue The Roses

Sing for Breath

Join us for a friendly, fun and inclusive group singing session that helps to support lung health. This will be a supportive and nonjudgemental session where the singing serves as a way to help manage lung health using warm ups, breathing exercises, relaxation exercises and songs. You don’t need to have sung before and you can participate at your own pace. We’ll breathe together, sing together and laugh together too!

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time Second Tuesday of every month at 2–3.15pm for singing and 3.15–4pm for coffee & chat

Price Free, no booking required

Venue The Roses

Singing for Wellbeing

A friendly group singing session using music for relaxation and enjoyment. No experience is necessary and you don’t need to be able to read music. We will learn energising and meaningful songs together alongside relaxation exercises, breathing exercises and fun vocal warm-ups.

Hosted by Lindsay Martin.

Date & Time First Wednesday of every month at 2–3.15pm

Price Free

Venue Tewkesbury Library

Sing 2 Remember

The Roses Theatre is happy to be working in partnership with Mindsong to offer Sing 2 Remember, a supported, thoroughly enjoyable, dementia-friendly singing session for:

People with dementia still living at home (and those that care for them)

People experiencing loneliness or isolation

People who love to sing, but no longer feel comfortable singing in a choir

Please email meg.brand@mindsong.org.uk for more information.

Date & Time Fortnightly at 2pm – see mindsong.org.uk for dates

Price Free

Venue The Baptist Church (GL20 5DR)

Bingo

EVERY MON 1.45PM

Our Monday Bingo sessions attract a regular and committed group of players each week. There are cash prizes to be won and a raffle if you’re feeling extra lucky! No need to pre book, just come along for a fun and social afternoon. Led by Liz and Jordan, our resident Bingo Callers!

£1 per book (6 games, plus 1 bonus round)

Board Game Meet Up

EVERY MON 6.30PM

Join us at The Roses for a fun and relaxed evening, hosted by resident games master, Martin Worrall, who brings a sample of his personal collection, such as Pandemic, Azul and Wingspan, or feel free to bring your own games along to play. Pizza and drinks are available to buy. Under 16s must be supervised by an adult.

Everyone welcome, free to join

K2Togs

EVERY WED 10.30–12.30PM

The Roses’ resident group of knitters (and crocheters!) meet weekly for coffee, chat and plenty of crafting. K2Togs started many years ago as a small group that has grown exponentially ever since, and now regularly take over the theatre with their wonderful creations.

Everyone welcome, free to join

Quiz Nights

SECOND TUE OF EVERY MONTH 7.30PM

From April 11, test your general knowledge in a fun and informal evening of trivia as you compete against your fellow quizgoers – there will be prizes to be won and kudos to be earned! Freshly made pizza and drinks will be available to buy throughout the evening.

£1 entry per head

If you’re looking for a home for your group, or would like to start one, please get in touch at getcreative@rosestheatre.org and we’ll find you a home!