Chiltern Centre

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day. There is strong evidence to suggest that spending time outdoors significantly enhances mental wellbeing by reducing stress, improving mood, boosting cognitive function, and fostering social connection.

Even brief exposure to green spaces, such as five minutes in a park, can improve mood and promote emotional regulation, and sunlight exposure during outdoor activities also increases serotonin levels, acting as a natural mood stabilizer and supporting overall emotional balance.

Our recent visit to Odds Farm Park with Cameron, Harrison, Sophie and Dylan enabled access to both green space and the September sunshine, and with a tractor ride and picnic as well as all the animals, a great time was had by all!

We are a charity that depends on grants and donations to provide this, and other activities, for the young adults with disabilities we support. To find out how you can help us, please visit our website.

08/10/2026

“If you build it, they will come.”

One of the most mis-quoted lines from a film* but this sentiment certainly rings true for our monthly early-morning fundraising rave, ‘Ministry of Breakfast: The Sunrise Sessions’.

This 'off the wall' idea became reality last month, when five early adopters joined us for a different start to the day, and yesterday morning saw three times that number turn up for the second morning of top tunes, breakfast baps and coffees.

Everyone agreed it was absolutely worth the early alarm, and such a brilliant way to start a wet Wednesday! The early adopters returned and brought their friends, and we had our first attendees from outside Henley, one of whom was heading up to a trade show in Birmingham immediately after!

Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ has already become a firm favourite final song before everyone heads off to work, with a few thousand steps under their belts and smiles on their faces.

First Wednesday of every month at Menza Cafe in Henley.
Dance. Coffee. Breakfast. Work.

NEXT DATE WEDNESDAY 4 NOVEMBER - TICKETS ON SALE NOW https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechilterncentre/2339076

*the actual quote from ‘Field of Dreams’ is “If you build it, he will come.”

07/10/2026

We've been sharing a lot of posts about fundraising activities recently, so we thought we'd introduce you to some of the young adults who benefit from the fundraising, starting with Sophie.

Sophie attends the Centre five days a week and has frequent overnight stays. She has made close friendships with Cameron, Waqas, Robert and Harrison, and now Millie, who has just started at the Centre. She enjoys the Buddies Group, has been on short breaks at Butlin's, and has recently attended a day of adventure at PGL. Sophie has thrived since starting at the Centre, and visitors are usually greeted by her huge smile!

To find out how you can support us, please visit our website.

06/10/2026

Saturday 28 November at St Mary's Church in Henley.

🎄 Christmas may still seem a little way off…

…but here at Aliquando Chamber Choir, we're already looking forward to a very special evening of music.

On Saturday, November 28, we'll be singing in the beautiful surroundings of Saint Mary's Church, Henley-on-Thames, with a programme celebrating the wonder, joy and mystery of Christmas.

Our musical journey will include:

✨ Respighi — Laud to the Nativity
✨ Pergolesi — Magnificat
✨ Britten — A Hymn to the Virgin
✨ Sweelinck — Hodie, Gaudate
✨ Eccard — Mary's Salutation
✨ Praetorius— How Brightly Shines the Morning Star

The concert is in aid of Chiltern Centre

Save the date: November 28.

Christmas starts here… 🎶✨

05/10/2026

Up your step count with The Chiltern Centre.

Join us for Ministry of Breakfast: The Sunrise Sessions this Wednesday 7 October, from 7am at Menza Cafe.

Dance. Coffee. Breakfast. Work.

Simple.

All to raise money for, and awareness of the work we do here at the Chiltern Centre in Henley.

Tickets here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechilterncentre/2339076

02/10/2026

🎄SAVE THE DATE!🎄

Is it too early to talk about Christmas? NEVER!

If you have attended our Wreath Making Workshops in the past, you'll be pleased to know we have secured a date and a venue for this year's festive extravaganza.

We will be back at The Bull on Bell Street in Henley on Wednesday 2 December to create your most memorable, and enviable wreath or table centre-piece yet.

We are awaiting details on timing and cost, but pop the date in your diary and we'll let you know everything as soon as we have confirmation.

01/10/2026

Each of our Mount Kenya trekkers was 'buddied' with one of the young adults we support, and they carried small gifts and messages from them to the summit.

Here's Nick, our Fundraising Trustee, with a message for Alice from the summit.

Alice's Mum, Sally, wrote a few words to share with Nick ahead of the trek: "Alice has been attending Buddies group for five years. She loves attending the group as much now as when she first started. Alice loves going to catch up with her friends, old and new. Seeing all the staff. She loves all the activities inside the Chiltern Centre and outside. Her favourite activities are going out and about and eating pizza she has made. She loves being a member of the bell boating team at the Henley Regatta (for the Disabled) but is not over keen on the practice session."

She added: "If it was not for your dedication and others like you to raise funds for the Chiltern Centre Alice would not have 'Buddies' group to attend and would miss out on so many activities and experiences, so once again a very big THANK YOU."

There's still time to help our trekkers reach their fundraising goal; they are just £600 off the £8000 target at the time of writing. To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/chilterncentreclimbsmountkenya

30/09/2026

A week today, the early morning adventure continues.
Give your daily step count a boost with us, at Henley's only early morning rave.

Dance. Coffee. Breakfast. Work.
You know you want to.

Full details and tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechilterncentre/2339076

29/09/2026

It's not too late to register for our Golf Day next Thursday 8th October!

Golf for Good: bringing disability to the golf course with new interactive holes!

📆 Thursday 8 October
⏰ 7.30am arrival for 8.45am start
📍 Henley Golf Club
💷 £95 per person (discount for Henley members)

What's included?
- Breakfast
- 18 holes
- 2-course lunch
- Competitions and prizes, more to be revealed soon!

When you join our Golf Day, you’re helping more people experience those moments of happiness and connection that can stay with them long after the day is over.

Sign up here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thechilterncentre/2233606

With thanks to our headline sponsor this year, Ward Connections.
Chris Ward and his team have been sponsors and regular players at our charity golf days for over 15 years. As our very first golf day sponsor we are delighted to have his support once again.