Local groups
Little Malvern and Welland are thriving communities with a number of active groups and classes. Find out more below:
Groups and classes
Art and Culture
Welland Community Cinema
Welland has its own club which shows films every other Friday in St James’ Church. Every month we bring the West End to Welland when the National Theatre Live plays are shown!
Don’t miss out, join the club by contacting us via email addresses below. See you at the movies!
Contact: patsylowe3@aol.com or viv@nelsontraining.co.uk
Welland History Group
“Welland History Group (WHG) actively researches the history of Welland, Upper Welland and Little Malvern, finding out the stories behind houses, farms and families, schools, pubs and shops, not forgetting the landscape itself – how our village and its surrounding area fitted into the wider history of Malvern Chase and how it has since evolved.
We work from original documents in the archives at The Hive and elsewhere and consult online resources such as genealogy websites. We devour books and newspaper articles and seek out old postcards. Just as important is local knowledge from residents who have spent much of their lives in this area or who have longstanding family connections here, sometimes going back many generations.
WHG meet several times a year at Welland Village Hall when one or more of our researchers put together a themed presentation, or we might have a guest speaker. There is always time allowed at the end of each meeting for members to mingle over tea and biscuits to discuss the presentation, view exhibits or
just have a get-together and a catch-up. Anyone is welcome to attend.”
Email: wellandhistorygroup@gmail.com
Welland Art & Craft Group
The Welland Art and Crafts Group meet once a month to enjoy an afternoon of craft activities ranging from knitting and sewing to painting and papercrafts. We are a small, friendly group and visitors are always welcome to come and see what we do.
Meets 2nd Friday 2.30-4.30pm
Contact: Sandra on 01684 833185
Social Groups
Welland Women’s Institute
Welland WI meet at the Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Email: wellandwi@gmail.com
Zest 4 Life
This is a weekly lunch meet-up at Welland village hall. You can enjoy a two course lunch with unlimited tea and coffee for £6. It’s a great opportunity to meet old and new friends and enjoy social conversation. There’s a weekly raffle too. If you’re interested in volunteering (setting tables, serving food, washing up) please do also get in touch.
Payment is by cash on the day.
Meets every Wednesday at 1:30pm
Price: (correct May 25) £6pp
Email: martinlawrence4chase@gmail.com or call 07505053175 for more information or to reserve your place.
Sport and Fitness
Outdoor Gym instructor led sessions
Making use of the Outdoor Gym equipment on Spitalfields, in partnership with Freedom Leisure there are now weekly instructor led classes held there on Friday mornings. Classes last for an hour including a warm up and cool down. Workouts are fun and accessible for all levels of ability.
Meet on Fridays at 10am.
Price (accurate May 25): £5 – first session free.
Contact: Book via Malvern Splash, online or via phone 01684 893423.
Welland Walking Group
Welland Walking Group meets at the village hall every Friday at 10am for a stroll in and around the village or, on alternate weeks, a local walk after a short drive to a new location. They always return after a couple of hours to the village, in time for lunchtime coffee and cake at the church café. Everybody is welcome.
Email: ianhardicker@hotmail.co.uk
Over 55s Dancefit
Dancefit class for Over 55s; fun friendly and welcoming class to help keep brain and body active, dance to music old and new to help maintain balance, coordination, heart health and mental wellbeing.
Session times: Fridays 13:15-14:15 at Welland Parish Hall
Price: £6 per session (cash or card)
Contact: Beth on 07506686834
Line Dancing with Gav
Absolute beginners class for those new to Line Dancing!
Starting Tuesday 6th January 2026.
Session times: Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm at Welland Parish Hall
Price: £6 per session (cash or card) – book using contact details below.
Contact: Text 07402633599 or contact through their website.
Supastrikers
Football fun, fitness & friendship for Boys and Girls aged 2-4 years old! Bring your child along for fun, football based activities in a safe and friendly environment.
Mondays 09:15-10:00 at Welland Parish Hall.
Cost: £24.50/month. Free trials and sibling discounts available.
Contact: Email supastrikerscd@gmail.com or book directly via their website.
Welland Junior Football Club
WJFC offers a fun, friendly and inclusive environment for young players to fall in love with the beautiful game. All the coaches are volunteers, fully qualified, and DBS checked, and have many years of experience of coaching junior football.
U3A Short Matt Bowling
- Group 1 meets every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 1330 – 1600 Leader: Geoff Smithdale Phone: 01242 511266 Email: gsmithdale@gmail.com
- Group 2 meets every Tuesday from 0930 – 1200 Leader: Martin Peer Phone: 01684 560919 Email: – pepe@martinpeer.plus.com
Taekwondo
Welland Taekwondo Club is a small club with students from 7 to 50+. Taekwondo is great for developing fitness, flexibility and self-defence in everyone and helps build discipline, confidence and determination in children. We like having fun and mix games and fun exercises alongside traditional practice. First month is free!
Sundays 6-7pm.
Contact: uptontaekwondo@btinternet.com or call 07834566727.
Pilates
Pilates with Fiona.
Every Wednesday in Term 9:30-10:30
Email: fionatzelleypilates@hotmail.com
Wilson’s Wellbeing: Yoga
Sara Wilson teaches a gentle style of Hatha Yoga. She runs a beginners/intermediate class for people who can move confidently from the floor to standing, and a Chair Yoga class for people who would like the support of a chair. Both classes help to calm the mind, lift the spirits and soothe the body. Sara is particularly interested in how yoga can reduce stress and promote relaxation.
Classes meet at Welland Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons.
Email: sara@sarawilson.co.uk
Call/text: 07799 344327
Latin Dance Fitness
Latin Dance Fitness with Carrie.
Every Thursday in Term 9.30am
Email: carriebolton2005@yahoo.co.uk
Groups for Children
Teddy Bears Toddler Group
“Fresh coffee and cakes for parents, wheeled toys, snack time, baby corner, songs, messy play, all welcome.”
Book in advance via the Facebook page.
Meets at Welland Village Hall, Mondays 10:15-11:45am.
Prices (correct Oct 2025):
Children £3 under 6 months (with one accompanying adult)
Children under 6 months £1
Additional children 50p
Additional adults £1
Tiny Talk Baby Signing
Wednesdays at 11:15 at the Parish Hall
Contact: sammy@tinytalk.co.uk or call 07731649518
TinyTalk Baby signing is an award-winning class that teaches a fun and simple way to help babies communicate before they can talk. By using easy hand signs alongside words, parents and carers can support their baby’s understanding and give them a way to express their needs, thoughts and feelings.
Research shows that signing can reduce frustration, encourage early communication, and strengthen the bond between parent and child. The classes are suitable for families with babies aged 0-2 years, but signing will likely benefit your family way beyond these early years! The classes consist of half an hour of singing, signing and fun activities, followed by half an hour where I serve you a drink and a snack, and you get to chat with other families while baby plays.
If your baby is 3 months or younger at time of booking, you get your first 6-week block for half price – just £25.50, so come and join the fun!
Welland Pre-school
Independent pre-school offering tailored care to children aged 2-5 yrs. Based in Welland with no catchment requirements, they welcome families from all over Worcestershire.
Outdoors and Environment
Pursers Orchard Group
Pursers Orchard is a community owned Orchard and recreational space right in the centre of Welland (opposite the shop). Open for all to enjoy at any time or sign up for our volunteer group to get involved in an orchard work party or two.
Contact: pursersorchard@yahoo.com
Welland Biodiversity and Environment Volunteers (BEVs)
Welland BEVs are a newly set-up group that aims to bring together local people who have an interest in caring for the environment. The group plans to share information about local events and volunteering opportunities in Welland and the surrounding villages that relate to biodiversity/environmental enhancement. This may involve opportunities such as hedge or bulb planting, and information about things you can do at home.
If you’d like to be added to the mailing list for events and information email: rachel.sampson@littlemalvernandwelland-pc.gov.uk