Walks for Women — Mondays 9.30 – 12.00
Light Leg Stretchers (for all) — 1st & 3rd Tues 9.30 – 11.30
Gentle Strolls (for all) — Weds (Settle) 1.20
Led by volunteer walk leaders who suit the walk to the group & weather conditions. Moderate in pace and aim to explore local ‘favorite’ routes, taking in bird watching and nature-spotting. Wear walking shoes/boots.
Kitchen Garden — 10.45 - 1.00
Come along and join us cooking and gardening - growing vegetables, herbs and salads in our small garden, to make delicious soups, seasonal puddings and chutneys. Come and learn organic techniques, get new ideas for meals, contribute to the community lunch.
Creative Writing Group — 11.30 - 1.00
Do you enjoy writing? Come and share your work in a relaxed and friendly place. Pick up new ideas and skills that you may find useful.
Community Shared Lunch — 12.45 - 1.30
Join together after a busy morning and enjoy delicious, nutritious home-made soup (with bread/cheese and fruit) in friendly company.
Cafe IN — 11.00 - 1.30
A welcoming place to come for: INformation, INternet access, meetINg friends; registering INterest, sharINg skills. A great coffee/cuppa with home-made cakes in a friendly, relaxing space. Free help and use of computers with internet access, newspapers & games.
Coffee and Crafts — 11 - 12.15
Not sure whether you like making things? Come and have a go in a gentle, informal way alongside other new participants, as part of new and exciting craft taster workshop sessions. A variety of different things to make and take away, including re-cycled jewellery, weaving, batik and paper making. Finish off with lunch in the Café.
2nd & 4th Thurs, 12 – 3
Feel energised by getting active! Come and volunteer with us at Growing With Grace (GwG), a locally run community food-growing organisation, and spend time in the organic greenhouses learning about growing veg, fruit and salads. Starting in May, a new partnership with GWG to bring a group together to enjoy a BIG garden experience. Bring a sarnie for lunch, and enjoy eating together outside.
1.30 – 4.30
Come and join in making larger art-works that contribute to community celebrations. Community group projects include for example making lanterns or Panto props. Or call in to chat about developing your own creative project / art-work.
10.30 – 1
A quiet group session, particularly suitable for those feeling vulnerable or suffering from mental ill health, that uses a variety of art-forms & relaxation techniques to improve wellbeing, boost confidence, self-esteem and reduce social isolation.
Bentham — Mondays 10.15 - 12.15
Settle — Mondays 10.15 - 12.15
Settle — Thursdays 10.15 - 3.15
Personalised art-making groups for people living with dementia and their caregivers. The sessions offer stimulating activities which are sociable, fun, safe, and full of care. The Thursday group offers a whole day of activities, in partnership with Age UK (N. Craven) and can be used as a respite day for carers.
Mindfulness Meditation Group
Alternate Mondays, 7 - 9.30pm (£ vol)
Art for All
Wednesdays, 2 - 4 (£3)
Harmony Singing Group
Wednesday eves, 7 - 9 (£6, concs)
Cancer Support Group (and other long term illnesses)
Thursdays 11 - 1.30 (£ vol)
Contact the Elderly
Sunday Tea Parties
Courses include: Access to working in Schools with numeracy, Digital Photography & Photoshop, Exploring Positive Wellbeing, Stress Management & Relaxation using Tai Chi
For further details please phone Craven area office 0845 300 2414