Apart from the Table Tennis Centre at Smallbrook, there are many smaller venues around the Island that host regular table tennis sessions, offering friendly, relaxing fun for all ages and abilities.
When table tennis is played regularly it improves reflexes, hand-eye coordination and balance, while toning and strengthening the core muscles of the upper and lower body. It’s great for working up a sweat and increasing your heart rate, helping to keep your heart strong and healthy.
The cost of the sessions varies but is usually only £2 or £3 and with the exception of Freshwater (where booking is required), you can just turn up and play. Tea, coffee, biscuits and chat are usually available too.
There is no need to bring your own paddle or balls, as they will be provided.
Here is a list of some of the smaller sessions on offer across the Island.
Brook
When: Monday evening 19:00 – 21:00 and Thursday morning 10:00 – 12:00– includes coffee and chat.
Where: Sealey Hall, Brook, PO30 4HG.
Contact: Pippa D’arcy on 01983 740382
Chillerton & Rookley
When: Wednesday evening 18:30 – 19:30 (juniors) and 19:30 – 21:30 – included tea & coffee
Where: The Gallybagger, Chillerton, PO30 3HJ.
Contact: Mark Newton on 07538085627
Cowes
When: Monday 14:00 – 16:00 – includes tea and biscuits
Where: St Marys Church Hall, PO31 8HA.
Freshwater
When: Thursday 13:30 – 14:30. (Booking required on 01983 752168)
Where: Freshwater Sports Centre, PO40 9XH.
Contact: To book call 01983 752168
Havenstreet
When: Wednesday 19:30 – 21:30.
Where: Havenstreet Village Hall, PO33 4DH.
Shorwell
When: Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00– includes tea & biscuits. Contact Tony Pearse on 07813 118451
Where: Shorwell Village Hall, PO30 3JT.
Contact: Tony Pearse on 07813 118451
Wroxall
When: Monday 10:30 – 12:30, Wednesday 19:00 – 21:00 – includes tea, coffee & biscuits.
Where: Stenbury Hall, Wroxall. PO38 3DP.
Contact: [email protected]
Equipment is provided.
