Community Groups

Allotments
Cadsden Road  Stockwell Lane (Monks Risborough Parochial Charities)

Contact Jayne Wellbelove 07803 170103 jwellbelove@nhs.net for Cadsden
and
Contact Jane Roger 01844 347906 roger.owlswick@waitrose.com for Stockwell Lane

Art

The Chilterns Art Group
01844 342830
https://www.painters-online.co.uk/art-clubs/chiltern-art-group/

Badminton
Kop Hill Badminton Club
https://e-voice.org.uk/kop-hill-badminton-club/

Bowls
Princes Risborough Bowls Club 
Contact: Del Behenna
Tel: 01844 343230
W: princesrisboroughbowlsclub.co.uk
Email: d.behenna@btinternet.com
Bucks Vision
Tel: 01296 487556
https://www.bucksvision.co.uk/

Bucks Canine Society
Dog Training Contact: Mrs G Bird
Tel: 01296 485287
https://www.buckinghamshirecaninesociety.org.uk/

Cricket
There are two Cricket clubs in the parish, both based at the Windsor Playing Fields, Horsenden Lane.

Monks Risborough Cricket Club
Contact: Mr C Brown
Tel: 01296 747786
www.pitchero.com/clubs/monksrisboroughcricketclub

Princes Risborough Cricket Club
Has two Saturday League Teams and one Sunday XI. They also have several junior teams and a strong coaching programme for youngsters.
Tel: 01844 343893 (Pavilion)
Email via the website.
https://www.prcc.org.uk/

Cycling
The Phoenix Trail, part of route 57 of the National Cycle Network, is an award winning cycle route that follows the disused railway line from Princes Risborough to Thame (some 6 miles). There are many interesting sculptures and excellent views along the Trail, which is well signposted from The Town Centre, and the Railway Station. Details can be obtained at the Information Centre in Horns Lane. South Bucks Midweek Cycling are an organisation that offers group rides every Wednesday in the beautiful surroundings of the Chilterns Area.  For more details contact: midweek.sec@southbuckscycling.org.uk or visit www.southbucksmidweekcycling.org
Darts
The League has been in existence since the 1960's. Currently 25 Teams from Princes Risborough & District (Covering an 8 miles radius) are competing in the Summer 2024 Season over 4 Divisions. League nights are Thursday's, play beginning at 8pm, all players and venues are wonderful people and will always make you feel welcome. Anyone interested in taking up darts or looking for more information, please get in touch Contact: Mr Scott Mcleman (Chairman) Tel: 07990300331 Email: prddl180@gmail.com Websites : https://prddl.weebly.com
Dog Training
Inca Dog Training & Communication
Julia Meads
Tel: 07951 777330
incadogtraining@googlemail.com
www.incaodogtraining.weebly.com
Fishing
Fishing can be arranged at Thame or in nearby rivers and private lakes.


Football
Risborough Rangers FC – with its headquarters at Windsor Playing Fields have a number of teams including 1st, Reserve and Youth
https://www.risboroughrangersfc.co.uk/

Risborough Rangers Junior Football Club
Established in 1971 and now one of the largest football clubs in the area with over 350 children training/playing every week.
Training girls and boys from reception class and up on Saturday mornings, with some mid- week training for some age groups -full details on our website.
We are now one of the only clubs in the area to provide football for Pan-disability with a dedicated FA level 1 coach.
New players of all abilities always welcome. Please see our website and twitter page for more details.
www.risboroughrangersjfc.co.uk
@ris_rangersjfc

Golf
There are nine-hole Golf courses at Whiteleaf and Saunderton Lee and there are eighteen-hole golf courses at Ellesborough and High Wycombe. Some of the country’s most famous eighteen-hole courses are within easy reach.

Whiteleaf Golf Club
Contact: Mr Derek Hill
Tel: 01844 274058

Risborough Golf Club
Tel: 01844 346989
princesrisboroughgolfclub.co.uk/

Gym
There is a fully equipped, air conditioned, Health and Fitness Studio at Risborough Springs.
https://www.placesleisure.org/centres/risborough-springs-swim-and-fitness-centre/

Heritage
Council for Protection of Rural England
Tel: 0870 2416642

Princes Risborough Area Heritage Society
Contact: Dr S McFarlane
Tel: 01844 343004

Risborough Countryside Group
Contact: Mr F Gomme
Tel: 01844 274865

Horticulture
Monks Risborough Horticultural Society
Contact: Mick White
Whitema35@gmail.com


Martial Arts
Whiteleaf Scout Hall, Courtmoor Close, (off Mill Lane), Monks Risborough. HP27 9NB
Contact: Paul Gunning
ronin-taijutsu@hotmail.com
www.Ronintaijutsu.co.uk

Pilates Classes
Stewart Hall, Station Road, Little Kimble. HP17 0XN
Contact: Lenka
Tel: 01869 277835 or 07986 582768
Tuesdays 10:30am - 11:30am and 12:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesdays 4:45pm - 5:45pm and 6:00pm - 7:00pm
lenka-pilates@hotmail.com
www.lenka-pilates.co.uk

R. N. L. I.
Contact: Mrs Ann Maltby
Tel: 01844 344318
Railway
The Chinnor and Risborough Railway Association
The old railway line between Chinnor and Princes Risborough holds regular Steam train events throughout the year. This is a great day out and a fascinating experience with the final link to Princes Risborough Station soon to be reopened.
Tel: 01844 354117

Risborough and District Model Railway Club
Contact: Paul Wright
Tel: 01844 275748
chairman@rdmrc.org.uk
http://www.rdmrc.org.uk

Risborough Area Community Bus

Risborough Area Community Bus (RACB) is dedicated to providing low floor, easily accessible transport in and around Princes Risborough and surrounding villages for all those, of all ages, inadequately served by public transport. 
https://www.racb.co.uk/

Princes Risborough & District U3A

Princes Risborough and District University of the Third Age where retired and semi-retired people make new friends and learn new things together. We provide educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment – not for qualifications but for the joy of discovery! For further information visit https://www.risboroughu3a.org.uk

Risborough & District Community Association

01844 275335
prdca20@gmail.com

Membership is open to every adult living in Risborough and surrounding villages.

An extensive programme is organised of outings to places of interest, theatre visits and concerts.

A monthly magazine ‘What’s On in Risborough’ is available to all members. This contains a list of events to be held in the district, articles of interest and booking forms for outings.

 

Risborough & District Community Association
Tel: 01844 275335

Membership is open to every adult living in Risborough and surrounding villages.

An extensive programme is organised of outings to places of interest, theatre visits and concerts.

A monthly magazine ‘What’s On in Risborough’ is available to all members. This contains a list of events to be held in the district, articles of interest and booking forms for outings.


Risborough Good Neighbours
Tel: 01844 342600

Risborough and District Photographic Society 
Contact: Peter Spong
Tel: 01844 345616
Risborough Environmental Group

Risborough Environmental Group is a group of environmentally conscious volunteers in Princes Risborough and the surrounding area. The Group’s objective is to provide opportunities for local, active volunteers to maintain and enhance the natural environment and biodiversity of the Risborough area. By creating and promoting local initiatives, and participating in other projects, REG believe that a positive difference to the environment can be made for the benefit of all creatures great and small.
T: 0774 6368085 E: regbucks@gmail.com 

Risborough Rugby Football Club
The club has been in existence since 2008. We have had 2 promotions and now play in Bucks, Berks and Oxon Premier league. Our home games are all played at Princes Risborough school off Merton Rd and all supporters are most welcome. The Whiteleaf in the Market Square acts as our clubhouse.
Contact: Terry Dillon, Club President
Tel: 07725 563006

There are other local Rugby Football Clubs that play at Aylesbury, Chinnor, High Wycombe and Thame.

Risborough Run In The Park
Free weekly 5k for runners of all ages and abilities.
9am every Sunday in Wades Park.
Just turn up, register and run!

Rotary Club
We want to explain a little about ourselves and what we do. We also want to find out where there is local need and how we can assist, and thirdly we are always looking for individuals who might wish to join us.  
You may well have seen us at local events including our Christmas Collections, running the firework display, providing stewards for the Kop Hill Climb Team, supporting the Princes Centre and assisting at the Town Council run Farmers’ Markets.  

Your Rotary Club seeks to serve the Town and those in need.  However the Club also has a social side, which in normal circumstances includes regular evening meetings, with a meal and a speaker, at the Whiteleaf Golf Club.  We continue to look for local worthy causes and for new ways to raise funds.  We are also keen to recruit new members and we are always looking for men and women of all ages who would like to be part of our team.  If you would like to join us, contact David White, in Naphill, on 07787 750889 or go to the website  and select “Contact”:  

If you would like to make a donation to the Club Charity Fund, you can do so by going clicking here
Slimming

Slimming World, Baptist Church, 42 Bell Street, Princes Risborough, HP27 0AD  Contact: Charlotte McNally Tel: 0793 294 9599

Snooker Club (Literary Institute)

Annual membership runs from January to December at a cost of £30 (2018). Bring your own cue or use one that is supplied. Full size slate bed table. 6 foot table also available for 50p a game. All ages welcome. £3 an hour for table lights. £1 to play for non-members. £10 deposit for entry key

Contact: Russell Abraham Tel: 07960 616017
SpeedWatch

The new Speedwatch Group has now been established and the initial team put together, however, we are now looking for non-Council members to join the team. To join the team please refer to the contact details on the back page.
There is an element of online training so it’s essential/desirable to have access to a PC or tablet. Please contact the Town Council office on 01844 275912 or email towncouncil@princesrisboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk 

Taekwondo
Improve your fitness, flexibility and self-confidence. As well as teaching a traditional martial art and self defence, we also offer an alternative way to keep fit and have fun.
Tel: 01844 281888
info@btkd.co.uk
www.btkd.co.uk

Tennis
Horsenden Tennis Club has courts in Windsor Playing Fields.
Contact: Peter Messenger
Tel: 01844 344022
peterkm@live.co.uk

Princes Risborough Tennis Club have their own courts off New Road
Membership Enquiries Contact: Andy Burn
Tel: 01844 343478
thafb02@hotmail.co.uk
Coaching Enquiries Contact: Mel Ebbles
Tel: 07949 128195
melebbles@hotmail.com
www.prltc.com/home/
Princes Risborough Neighbourhood Watch 

Neighbourhood Watch schemes aim to keep communities in touch with local police to share information and advice among members.

Schemes are supported by Thames Valley Police.

Please contact Valpranddnhwatch@aol.com, the District Coordinator, for more information.

Walking
Princes Risborough is one of the few towns that sits on The Chiltern Ridgeway, and as such is a very popular place for walkers, both serious, and not so. There are many footpaths, bridleways, circular walks, and interesting historical sites to visit in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This part of the country offers some of the finest views in the Chilterns, with an abundance of interesting and unusual natural history. This area is an excellent place to see Red Kites soaring over the hills. Details of the varied walks and footpaths can be obtained at The Information Centre.

Whiteleaf Residents Association
Contact: Mr R Shaw
Tel: 01844 343524

Women’s Institutes
The local WI Groups meet as follows:
Princes Risborough
1st Monday of each month 7.30pm, 2nd Wednesday each month 10am
1st Thursday of each month (except August) at 8pm at Princes Centre, Clifford Road
Monks Risborough
1st Wednesday each month 2.30pm
Longwick
2nd Wednesday each month 7.45pm
Bledlow
2nd Wednesday each month 7.30pm
Bledlow Ridge
2nd Wednesday each month 10am
Kimble and Ellesborough
1st Wednesday each month 2.30pm
For further information contact the Bucks Women’s Institute, Stuart Rd, High Wycombe
Tel: 01494 526685

Yoga

Sri Sri Yoga

Contact cathwes@hotmail.com or text 0774 6368085
Gentle yoga for all levels and ages with cleansing & energizing Pranayamas (breathing techniques) asanas (postures) and relaxation/meditation 
Space limited so please pre book your space on a weekly basis. Session days and timings vary with the seasons so please enquire to find a slot that suites you best.



Young Farmers
Contact: Mr Adam Dunmar
Tel: 07905 252868