Classes & Activities

We host several weekly, bi-weekly and monthly activities  in The Studio and The Showbar, alongside our full programme of events.

If you are interested in running a class or activity at The Mowlem there are still several slots available for hire – please contact Events Manager Paul Angel by emailing events@themowlem.com


Chair Exercise

Monday 10-11am in the Studio - suitable for multiple abilities £8 per class

Fully qualified and insured instructor. Local Swanage resident and passionate about wellbeing for the more mature exerciser.

Any questions please email ww.vanessa.swanage@gmail.com

Yoga Daoist Flow Class

Monday 17.30-18.45 in the Studio - Daoist flow class - £10 per class

A dynamic vinyasa flow class integrating elements from Qi Gong and somatic movement. Join us in a journey to develop a slow flow Yoga practice for yourself that incorporates elements of Qi Gong and somatic practices

Contact Sandra: sandracharlton1@gmail.com or Sarah: Sba1963@aol.com

Yoga - All Levels

Monday 18.50-20.00 in the Studio - £10 per class

From beginners to experienced practitioners who want a softer slower class. Join us in a journey to develop a slow flow Yoga practice for yourself that incorporates elements of Qi Gong and somatic practices

Contact Sandra: sandracharlton1@gmail.com or Sarah: Sba1963@aol.com

Slimming World

Tuesdays at 9am in the Studio

Holiday? Wedding? Want to lose some weight? I can help! Come and join my Swanage Groups at Swanage Primary School on Monday evenings and The Mowlem on Tuesday mornings.

For more information please contact Trudy: trudywylie1218@gmail.com

Gentle Stretch

Wednesday 10-11am in the Studio - please bring a mat £8 per class

Fully qualified and insured instructor. Local Swanage resident and passionate about wellbeing for the more mature exerciser.

Any questions please email ww.vanessa.swanage@gmail.com

Bahara Dance

Thursdays at 5.30pm in the Studio - £7 per class

Beginners class of Bahara Dance, often called belly dancing but there are actually no bellies on show! Great fun, with some fantastic music!

Yoga - Friday Mornings

Friday 10.00-11.15am in the Studio - Daoist flow class - £10 per class

A dynamic vinyasa flow class integrating elements from Qi Gong and somatic movement. Join us in a journey to develop a slow flow Yoga practice for yourself that incorporates elements of Qi Gong and somatic practices

Contact Sandra: sandracharlton1@gmail.com or Sarah: Sba1963@aol.com

Making Memories Dementia Cafe

1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month 10am-12noon in The Showbar

Meeting friends socially over a cup of tea or coffee with hoomemade cake and occasional entertainment. A stimulating way to share memories and experiences with other people and their carers.

For more information visit https://www.dementiafriendlypurbeck.org/contact-us

Purbeck Flower Club

3rd Thursday of each month at 2pm in The Studio

A busy programme of demonstrations and monthly competitions for members and welcome visitors with workshop mornings on our meeting days for those members who enjoy being creative and learning some new floral skills.

For more information contact clive.cherrett1@homecall.co.uk