Events
Upcoming events
BCF Playgroup (Sunday)
Please join us at our Sunday playgroup, hosted in Doha College on Sunday mornings.
We are at Doha College every Sunday morning (8am-9am) during term time at Doha College (via Gate 4). Current timings are 7.30-8.30am until 17th May due to school commitments.
Tea, coffee and soft play included. There is also the option to buy drinks and snacks from the on-site cafe. Suggested donation to BCF: 20 QR cash.
If you would like to join us, please register below.
BCF Play Group (Tuesday)
A relaxed and welcoming environment for parents and little ones (ages 2 months - 5 years) to play and chat.
Join us every Tuesday morning (9am-11am) during term time at Queen's International School Qatar (via Gate 7).
Tea, coffee and toys included. There is also the option to buy drinks and snacks from the on-site cafe. Suggested donation to BCF: 20 QR cash.
No need to register in advance.
British/Qatari Padel League and taster sessions
Love padel and want to find a fun and friendly league? New to the sport and need a taster session to get you started?
We are launching our British/Qatari Padel Box League this autumn. Hit the button below to join our league whatsapp community and get started.
We are also offering Padel taster sessions. These are 90 minute small group sessions with a padel playing Brit to help you learn the basics of the game. Equipment is included.
Demand has been high for these sessions. We are working to offer more dates and times in January and February. Hit the sign up button below to join the whatsapp group and we will tell you when we have more taster sessions available.
We are also looking for more volunteers to help with coaching of the padel taster sessions or growing the padel community. If you would like to help, please email bcfqatar@gmail.com
SEN-sational Family Outings
Safe, relaxed and inclusive outings where neurodivergent children and their families can be themselves and have fun.
These events are specifically for neurodivergent children (autism, ADHD, PDA & more) and their families. We had a fantastic time at our first SENsational Family Outing to Bounce in November and to Torba Farm in January.
Please click the button below to join the WhatsApp group to stay in touch about all our SENsational family outings and SEN coffee mornings.
SEN Parents & Carers Coffee Mornings
Whether you're looking for advice, to share, or simply to talk to others who understand - join us for a cup of tea and chat at our monthly coffee mornings.
Our next SEN parents and carers coffee morning is on Saturday 2nd May 2026 from 9am-10.30am at Millie's Lounge, The Ned.
No need to register in advance, simply come along and join us.
Please click the button below to join the WhatsApp group to stay in touch about all our SENsational family outings and SEN coffee mornings.
Teen hang outs
Organised by British teens, for British teens, these meet-ups are a chance to chill, make friends, try new activities and build community.
Ask Me Anything sessions
“How do I set up a bank account?” “How do school admissions work?” “Where’s the best curry in town?!?!”
If you've got questions, we've got the answers! Our BCF Ask Me Anything sessions are launching in the New Year - a welcoming, judgment-free space for new arrivals to ask any and all questions about life in Qatar.
Our expert expat panel, from lawyers to relocation specialists, are ready to share practical, lived advice and help you navigate life in Qatar with confidence.
We would love to host another session with you all, as the first one was such a success with many valuable questions asked. If you have a burning question, please register for the next AMA in September and we will source relevant panelists based on feedback.
Brits in Qatar Social Mixer
Just arrived in country? Been here a while and looking to meet some new people? Join us for our Brits in Qatar social mixer - a relaxed way to mingle and make new friends.
Thank you to all those who joined us for our last mixers.
The next Brits in Qatar social mixer will on Wednesday 13th May at a location TBC. Stay tuned to meet new people and learn more about the amazing country we live in.
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