Clubs and activities
St James Institute is home to many clubs offering a wide variety of activities, with something suitable for all ages, from snooker to table tennis, to vintage brass band and dance.
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Snooker
The snooker club at St James Institute is one of the best in the area. A membership-only club, facilities include four full-size snooker tables.
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Table tennis
St James Institute is home to Merton Table Tennis club, a long-established club with a rich history spanning more than seven decades.
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Dance
We are lucky to have several clubs offering a full programme of dance classes and activities throughout the week.
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G.E.M.S Circus Arts School
An exciting Aerial Arts club for children and youths aged 8-16, run by the wonderful G*E*M*S Circus Art School.
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University of the 3rd Age (U3A)
St James Institute host regular classes and activities for the U3A Bournemouth and U3A Christchurch branches.