CSSA - Culham Sports and Social Association
The CSSA aims to foster and encourage, sports and social activities across the Culham site. Anyone who works on the site can become a member so please get involved and give it your support so the association can grow and prosper.
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Any general enquiries please email our CSSA admin at: CSSA-Admin@culham.org.uk
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Crafty Club is not currently meeting, but hope to arrange after work and Saturday afternoon sessions in the new year. Contact Pauline Lawrence for more information.
Contact email Julian Hawes
Telephone 01235 464702
CSSA Sounds of Brass
The CSSA Sounds of brass is a brass ensemble made of experienced musicians within UKAEA. All the members have performed in brass band concerts, national competitions and are members of local bands. Also the members have experience playing different genres like Big Band Swing, Concert Bands, jazz quartets and some continue Brass Band. The CSSA Sounds of brass usually only perform in December for the yearly carol concert. If any person is a CSSA member and would like to join CSSA Sounds of Brass, as long as they play a brass instrument, they would be welcome to come along. See or call Julian Hawes on Culham ext 4702 or mobile 07532 197796 for more information.
Come and join our fun and friendly football matches located on the football pitches opposite the race building. It’s a really friendly atmosphere and a great way to meet new people on site. We play every Tuesday & Thursday lunchtime kick- off 12.30 and Wednesday evening kick-off 16.30, all levels of ability welcome. There are changing rooms and showers available. Contact Darren Mederick or Oliver Corrigan for more information.
Email contact - George Tvalashvili
Iyengar yoga is in the social club main hall, located next to the OAS building. The Iyengar method of Yoga is learnt through the in-depth study of asanas (posture) and pranayama (breath control). Yoga gives you the opportunity to explore that activity both physically and mentally through controlled and precise exercise without breaking into a sweat. Please wear comfortable clothing. Equipment provided. Monday 12.10-13.10 with Carol cost £8/class. Wednesday 16.40-18.10 with Georgina cost £12/class. Both Carol and Georgina are experienced Iyengar yoga teachers. They are professionally trained and insured and the club employs them to come to site to teach.
Table tennis facilities in the New Pavilion.
| Email contact - CSSA-Admin@culham.org.uk |
| Telephone - 01235 466947 |
| Email contacts - Pauline Lawrence |
| Telephone - 01235 464846 |
If you have a love of history, no matter the era or subject, then we’d like to invite you to join the CSSA history group on site. From Vikings to Victorians, Wessex to World Wars, we’re a friendly group of people who enjoy sharing our favourite eras and topics of history with others and it’s a great way to meet like-minded people and express your interests. With opportunities for trips around the UK based around all members preferred subjects and an easy-going informal environment, there’s no better time to sign up and delve into the past. Contact Steve Parry for more information.
Are you searching for an activity that furthers your mind and body? Why not come down to train and experience the traditional Korean martial art of Soo Bahk Do! Training starts on Tuesday 22nd March 2022 at the Main Hall of the Pavilion (opposite RACE) at 4.45pm-6.15pm. We will continue to train every Tuesday at this time. Your first session is FREE. £8 pay as you go after. Monthly discounted pricing is available for those interested. Simply wear comfortable sports clothing, bring water, and have fun! Contact Sabrina on 07938537310 or email Sabrina for more information.
Starting Thursday 5th May 2022 at 12pm, Kate Hardie Baker is starting a netball club! Please contact Kate to join the netball team. Join for some friendly practice and game play with a view to perhaps forming a team at some stage! Everyone welcome, all abilities!
Classes run every Wednesday in the main hall of the pavilion from 12:00-12:45. The CSSA is working with local Pilates Instructor Kay Pryor - who has been teaching fitness classes for over ten years and is an REPs (The Register of Exercise Professionals) registered instructor. Kay has a Level 3 instructor: STOTT PILATES® matwork beginners and intermediate qualification. Pilates is a method of exercise that consists of low-impact flexibility, muscular strength and endurance movements. It emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance - whilst encouraging deep internal muscles of the abdomen and back to work in tandem with the trunk muscles, without stressing your joints. To secure your place and further information, please email Kay directly.
Every Wednesday at 12:10 on the football pitches opposite RACE. Ultimate frisbee is a fantastic inclusive mixed sport that takes the casual game of the throwing and catching to the next level! At this club we will be running a variety of sessions from the proper technique for launching discus objects to playing casual games of ultimate. We would encourage everyone of all abilities to join and have fun. Please contact Samuel Hall for further information.
Shake and shimmy your way into a fitter you! Starting with a warm up, we will then continue through the class with fitness variations of the following dance styles, merengue, salsa, bachata, soca and many more! Classes will take place Thursday lunchtime 12.15-1pm in the Gym studio and it will cost £5. To book onto the class please email Clare Platt.