News & Events
Monthly events including support group meetings, lunch clubs, coffee mornings
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR MEETING OR EVENT IN THE DIARY PLEASE CONTACT HARROGATE & AREA CVS ON 01423 504074 or email angela@harrogatecvs.org.uk
Monday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE – Knaresborough Carers Group
Venue - Hewitson Court, Stockwell Road, Knaresborough
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Meetings on the first Monday of the month (or second Monday if Bank Holiday) open to anyone in the Knaresborough area with a caring responsibility. Pop in for a coffee and a chat.
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information
Monday - RETHINK – HARROGATE GROUP - Support Group
Venue - Education Centre, Harrogate District Hospital, Lancaster Park Road, Harrogate
Time - From 7.00pm
Further Information - Meetings every second Monday of the month. Does someone you love & care about have a mental health problem? RETHINK provides support and information to help relatives, partners and friends.
Contact - 07527 103468 (Please leave a message)
Monday - HARROGATE LIONS CLUB
Further Information The Club supports local, national & international projects for people in need. ‘Give something back to society’, learn new skills and make new friends. New members welcome. First Monday of month.
Contact 0845 833 7893 or visit www.lions105c.org.uk/harrogate
Monday - DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING - Support Group
Venue - St George’s Community Centre, Mornington Terrace, Harrogate
Time - 7.00pm – 9.30pm
Further Information - Monthly social meetings with the social worker for hearing impaired people attending from time to time to give help & advice.
Contact - Bob Tunnicliffe on 01423 879916 e: bob.tunnicliffe@btinternet.com
Monday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE – Rummikub Game Afternoon
Venue - Greenfield Court, 42 Wetherby Road, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Fun easy to learn tile game. Third Monday of each month
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information
Monday - NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY (HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH) - Support Group Meeting
Venue - Children's Centre, Pannal Community Primary School, Pannal Green
Time - 1.15pm - 3.00pm
Further Information - Informal meetings for parents, carers, and professionals on the 4th Monday each month, during term time. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
Contact Tel: 07824 473871 or email mailto:NASHarrogateBranch@nas.org.uk for further details.
http://www.nas-harrogate.co.uk/
Mon / Wed - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - Book Group
Venue - The Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate
Time - 1.30pm
Further Information - Meets on the first Monday & Wednesday of each month. Share ideas about books. No charge but pre-booking is essential.
Contact - 01423 502253 or 07590 458850
Tuesday - PARKINSON’S DISEASE SOCIETY (HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH)
Venue - North Room, St Mark’s Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Meetings on the 2nd Tuesday each month offering support for people with Parkinson’s, their carers & families. Outings, lunches & activities
Contact - Ernie Ridpath on 01423 866746 www.parkinsons.org.uk/harrogate
Tuesday - BERWICK GRANGE – METHODIST HOME FOR THE AGED - Coffee Morning
Venue - 14 Wetherby Road, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 11.30am
Further Information - All welcome at on the first Tuesday of the month.
Contact - 01423 880194
Tuesday - HARROGATE & KNARESBOROUGH BLISS SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - Knaresborough Sure Start Centre, Manor Road, Knaresborough
Time - 9.30am -11.30am
Further Information - Second Tuesday of the month. Safe and friendly environment to share experiences or just meet other parents and carers who have had a baby in special care.
Contact - Manraj on 07887 556101 e-mail manraj_sanghera@hotmail.com or contact Emma on 01423 564 929
http://www.bliss.org.uk/
Tuesday - M S SOCIETY – HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH Coffee Morning
Venue - St Paul’s United Reformed Church Hall, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 11.00am – 1.00pm
Further Information - Anyone with MS, their family, carers and friends are welcome. Resources table. £1 per session. Usually meets on the second Tuesday of the month, but please check.
Contact 07957 659 443 http://www.harrogatedistrictmssociety.com/
Tuesday - AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL -Harrogate & Knaresborough Group
Venue - Friend’s Meeting House, Queen Parade, Harrogate
Time - 7.30pm
Further Information - Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month.
Contact - 01423 528330 email: j.barbarabarnes@ntlworld.com www.amnesty.org.uk/harrogate
Tuesday - AGE UK KNARESBOROUGH - NHS Hearing-Aid Repair Clinic
Venue - Cliff House, Hilton Lane, Knaresborough HG5 8BX
Time - 9.30am – 10.30am
Further Information - One Tuesday in each month. No appointment necessary.
Contact - 01423 864956
Tuesday - HARROGATE SPEAKABILITY - Self-Help Group
Venue - St Mark’s Church, Leeds Road, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Meets on the first Tuesday of the month. Friendly and supportive self-help group for people suffering from aphasia following a stroke. Gain confidence, rebuild communications, reduce isolation, make new friends, share experiences, raise awareness and enjoy life.
Contact - John Knox on 01423 771162 http://www.harrogate-speakability.org.uk/
Tuesday - BACKCARE – HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH Support Group
Venue - Elmwood Day Care Centre, Harrogate District Hospital
Time - from 7.30pm
Further Information - First Tuesday of the month (except Dec & Jan) £1 including raffle & refreshments. All welcome. Friendship, advice & understanding of back problems. Varied programme of speakers, activities, hydrotherapy classes, tai chi.
Contact - L Tippey on 01423 865946
Tuesday - EPILEPSY ACTION HARROGATE BRANCH - Support Group
Venue - Community House, 46-50 East Parade, Harrogate
Time - from 7.30pm
Further Information - Third Tuesday of the month. Anyone affected by epilepsy welcome. Share experiences. Information and advice available.
Contact - David Barber on 07899 880 047
Tuesday - ENCORE! – Colorectal Cancer Support Group
Venue - Bilton Cricket Club, Bilton Lane, Harrogate
Time - 6.15pm – 7.30pm
Further Information - This is a group which supports people after bowel cancer. Meets every third Tuesday of the month.
Contact - Margaret Jennings on 01423 553340 margaret.jennings@hdft.nhs.uk
Wednesday - ABC (AFTER BREAST CANCER) SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - Harrogate Fire Station, Skipton Road, Harrogate
Time - 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Further Information - Meets on the first Wedneday of each month (except January) . All welcome. An opportunity to talk to others who have had a similar experience in a friendly and confidential environment.
Contact - Mags on 01423 881065 http://www.abcsupportgroup.co.uk/
Wednesday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE - Cedar Court Carers Group
Venue - Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate
Time - 11.00am – 12 noon
Further Information - Meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Open to anyone living in the Harrogate area with a caring responsibility for a family member, friend or neighbour. Pop in for a coffee and a chat.
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information.
Wednesday NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY (HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH) - Support Group Meeting
Venue - Bilton Community Centre, Bilton Lane, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 12 noon
Further Information - Informal support group meetings for parents and other family members, carers, and professionals on the 4th Wednesday each month, during term time. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
Contact Tel: 07824 473871 or email mailto:NASHarrogateBranch@nas.org.uk%20%20 for further details. http://www.nas-harrogate.co.uk/
Wednesday - JENNYFIELD STYAN COMMUNITY CENTRE – Afternoon of Dance
Venue - Grantley Drive, Harrogate
Further Information - Every second Wednesday of the month during term time. A variety of easy dances to favourite tunes. Cost £2 to include refreshments.
Contact - 01423 521667
Wednesday - STROKE ASSOCIATION - Drop-In Session
Venue - Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Time - 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Further Information - On the last Wednesday of each month. Stroke survivors and carers welcome. Information and an opportunity for people to get together in a relaxed and supportive environment. Refreshments.
Contact - Jenny Jones on 01423 797353
Wednesday - HARROGATE & DISTRICT STROKE CLUB - Support Group
Venue - Station View Day Centre, Station View, Starbeck, Harrogate
Time - 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Further Information - Meets on the first Wednesday of each month to provide social contact, therapeutic activities and to share experiences and provide information. Open to anyone who has had a stroke & carers.
Contact - Sandra Worth on 01423 868615
Wednesday - HARROGATE MENTAL HEALTH CARERS’ SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - The Acorn Centre, 101A Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HB
Time - 11.00am – 1.00pm
Further Information - Group meets on the first Wednesday of each month.
Contact - Sharon on 01423 529437.
Wednesday - HARROGATE HEART SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - Strayside Education Centre, Harrogate District Hospital
Time - 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Further Information - Affiliated to the British Heart Foundation and meets on the last Wednesday of each month. Practical and psychological support to people with heart-related difficulties. Opportunities for all-age mixed group mobility & fitness sessions, social activities and speakers.
Contact - Mel Clark on 01423 883131
Wednesday SUPPORTING OLDER PEOPLE - Over Sixties Singing Group
Venue - St Peter's Church, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Further Information - Second Wednesday of the month.
Contact - Judith on 01423 531490 for further information or if you need help with transport.
Wednesday - YUMS Group (Young & United by Multiple Sclerosis)
Time - 8.00pm
Further Information Meetings on the first Wednesday of every month. For anyone aged 18 -40ish with MS who would like to meet for a drink/ chat and meet others with similar experiences.
Contact - harrogateyums@yahoo.co.uk for details or find the group on Facebook
Thursday - SAINT MICHAEL’S HOSPICE - Coffee Morning
Venue - Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 12.00noon
Further Information - Enjoy the beautiful surroundings at Crimple House on the first Thursday of the month. Everyone welcome.
Contact - 01423 879687
Thursday - ARTHRITIS CARE HARROGATE Meeting
Venue - Bilton Community Centre, Bilton Lane Harrogate HG1 3DU
Time - 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Further Information - First Thursday evening of every month. People with arthritis, their carers and friends all welcome
Contact - Lindsay Mitchell on 01423 566540 http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk/
Thursday - PROSPER (Prostate Cancer Support Group)
Venue - Christchurch, Harrogate
Time - 7.00pm
Further Information - Meetings on the last Thursday of the month, but call to check details. Open discussions of issues & treatments. Wives & partners welcome.
Contact - Sue Lennon or Alison Marchant on 01423 553318 for further details
Thursday - HARROGATE BREATHE EASY GROUP - Support Group
Venue - Jennyfield Styan Community Centre, Grantley Drive, Harrogate
Time - 11.00am – 1.00pm
Further Information - Monthly meetings, on the second Thursday of the month during term time, providing support & practical information for anyone living with respiratory problems. Carers, friends & family members welcome.
Contact - Mr Haw on 01423 506401
Thursday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE - Harrogate Friendship Group
Venue - 11 North Park Road, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - The group usually meets on the last Thursday of the month for guest speakers, afternoon tea and a chat. Open to anyone living in the Harrogate area with a caring responsibility. Occasional trips for carers
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information
Thursday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE – Rummikub Game Afternoon
Venue - Hewitson Court, Knaresborough
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Fun easy to learn tile game. Second Thursday of each month
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information
Thursday - GOLDEN GIRLS - Support Group
Venue - Harrogate Fire Station, Skipton Road, Harrogate
Time - 7.00pm
Further Information -This group meets on the second Thursday of each month. Its aim is to provide help and emotional support to women and their families who are affected by gynaecological cancer.
Contact - Marion on 01423 555732 Email: marion.webb@hdft.nhs.uk
Thursday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE – Scrabble Group
Venue - 11 North Park Road, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am – 12 noon
Further Information - First Thursday of each month.
Contact - 01423 500555 for further information
Thursday - M S SOCIETY – HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH - Coffee Morning
Venue - Jennyfield Styan Community Centre, Grantley Drive, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am – 12.30pm
Further Information - Friendly, informal group usually meets on 3rd Thursday of the month in term time. Families & carers welcome. £1 for coffee & biscuits.
Contact - 07957 659 443 to check as dates can vary http://www.harrogatedistrictmssociety.com/
Friday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE - Friday Group 4 Men
Time - 12 noon – 2.00pm
Further Information - Meets on the second Friday of the month for a pub lunch. Open to all men living in the Harrogate area with a caring responsibility.
Contact - 01423 500555 for more details and venue.
Saturday - HARROGATE HARD OF HEARING SOCIAL GROUP
Further Information - Coffee mornings on third Saturday of the month. Also pub lunches and outings during the year.
Contact - Dan or Lynn Widdows on 01423 526133 or email dan@widdowsdl.free-online.co.uk
Saturday - HARROGATE TOWN CHILDREN'S CENTRE - Dad's Session
Venue - Children’s Centre, Wetherby Road, Harrogate HG2 7SG
Time - 10.30am – 11.30am
Further Information - Monthly sessions to meet other Dads and male carers and join in with singing and music. For under 5’s and their carers.
Contact - 01609 535753 harrogatetowncc@northyorks.gov.uk
Monthly - HENSHAWS YORKSHIRE - Visual Impairment Awareness Training
Venue - Henshaws College, Bogs Lane, Starbeck
Further Information -Session covers practical sighted guide skills, tips for helping service users and how to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Training can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and help meet your responsibilities under the DDA.
Contact - Henshaws Vision Support Service on 01423 886451 for more details.
Monthly - MENTAL HEALTH PROJECT – ‘Like Minds’ Group
Venue - Harrogate Community House
Further Information - Meets monthly in the evenings for people who would like to work on issues of self esteem and confidence.
Contact - Debbie at Talking Space on 01423 527615 to find out more
Monthly - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Eat Well, Stay Well Cookery Club
Venue - St Aelred’s Church, Starbeck
Further Information - Cooking demonstrations, skills and advice every month for quick and easy ways to eat well.
Contact - 01423 502253 or 07590 458850 for more details
Regular activities - HARROGATE DISTRICT BIODIVERSITY ACTION GROUP (HDBAG)
Further Information Promotes the conservation & improvement of the natural environment and champions biodiversity by campaigning, advising & engaging in practical work with local organisations, employers and residents. Activities throughout the year.
Contact - Pam Millen on 01423 523233 http://www.biodiversityaction.org.uk/
Every effort has been made to ensure that details contained in this diary are correct. However, Harrogate & Area CVS regrets that responsibility cannot be accepted for errors or omissions. The inclusion of an event does not constitute a recommendation.
