News & Events
Daily and weekly 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
Daily - COFFEE AT COGS – The Bridge Coffee Bar
Venue - Methodist Church Centre, Gracious Street, Knaresborough
Time - Mon, Tues & Thurs 10am – 2pm Coffee, snacks & hot lunches,
Tues & Weds 10am – 12 noon Coffee & snacks
Contact - 01423 860166 or cogs@graciousstreetmethodist.org.uk
Sunday - TALKING SPACES - Sunday Social Group
Venue - Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Every Sunday for people with mental health problems aged between 18-65 years, by referral.
Special activity monthly!
Contact - Lizzie Rosewood on 01423 505676
Monday & Friday - HARROGATE & KNARESBOROUGH TOY LIBRARIES - Stay and Play
Venue - Harrogate High School Community Education (Youth Centre), Ainsty Road, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Further Information - Play sessions and toy library, for under 5’s, held on Monday and Friday mornings during term time. Crafts, toys, water and sand play and song time! All welcome. £3 per family including refreshments.
Contact - 07598 325 039 http://www.harrogateandknaresboroughtoylibrary.co.uk/
Monday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Gentle Seated Exercise- Over 50’s
Venue - Dene Park Community Centre, Dene Park, Bilton, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 11.00am
Further Information - Every Monday. £2.50 per class.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Monday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Tai Chi for Over 50’s
Venue - Friends Meeting House, Queen Parade, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - Every Monday. £3 per class, including tea and biscuits. Suitable for those with arthritis.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Monday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Seated Circle Dancing
Venue - Apley Grange (The Convent), Oatlands Drive, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - Every Monday. £3 per class, including tea and biscuits
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Monday - FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CENTRE – Social Group
Venue - Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am – 12.30pm
Further Information - Every Monday for over 50s. Meet new people and share your interests while relaxing in a friendly environment. £1.50 per session.
Contact - 01423 883614
Monday & Thursday - HARROGATE HEART SUPPORT GROUP -Mobilisation and fitness for cardiac patients
Venue - Jennyfield Styan Community CentreTime
Time - Mon 1.30pm – 2.45pm and 4.30pm – 5.45pm, Thurs 12.30pm – 1.45pm
Contact - Mel Clark on 01423 883131
Mon & Thurs - WETHERBY AIR CADETS
Time - 7.15pm - 9.15pm
Further Information - Aims are to promote leadership and good citizenship, a sense of adventure and an interest in aviation and the RAF.
Contact - 01937 585030 http://www.wetherbyaircadets.org/
Monday - SPECTRUM
Further Information - A social group for widowed people. Meets Monday evenings in Harrogate.
Contact - Sue on 07776 412 881 for more details.
Monday - H.A.L.O. LEISURE CLUB
Venue - Fairfax Community Centre, Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Further Information - Every Monday for over 14s. A social group for disabled people offering a variety of activities and opportunities to socialise with friends. £1.80 per session.
Contact - Danielle on 01423 883614
Mon/ Tues/ Thurs - AGE UK KNARESBOROUGH – Bathing Service
Venue - Cliff House, Hilton Lane, Knaresborough
Further Information - For any older people having difficulty having a bath.
Contact - Mary or Christine on 01423 864956 for more details, cost and to book
Monday - ALLSORTS AT WINKIES - Play Session
Venue - Unit 9 Provincial Works, The Avenue, Starbeck, Harrogate
Time - 3.45pm – 5.15pm (every Monday except Bank Holidays)
Further Information - For children with special needs aged 0 – 11 years. Siblings welcome. Refreshments, books, information and support for parents and carers.
Contact - 01423 500555
Monday - HARROGATE SOUTH CHILDREN’S CENTRE - Grandparents & Under 5’s
Venue - Rossett Centre, off Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate HG2 9PH
Time - 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - An opportunity to meet with other grandparents caring for under 5’s.
Contact - The Children’s Centre on 01609 797264.
Tuesday - TALKING SPACES - MINOS (Mums in Need of Support)
Venue - Harrogate Town Children’s Centre, Wetherby Road, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am - 12.00noon
Further Information - Every Tuesday. Friendly, informal, self-help group offering information and support to new mothers experiencing post-natal depression.
Contact - Lizzie on 01423 505676 or ask your Health Visitor for a referral.
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - Extend Exercise For All
Venue - Jennyfield Styan Community Centre
Time - 10am – 11am
Further Information - Particularly suitable for over 60s and people with limiting conditions. £3 including tea & biscuits
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Active Senior Class
Venue - The Hydro, Jennyfield Drive, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am – 11.30am
Further Information - Cost £3.75.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Write Away
Venue - Harlow Hill Community Centre
Time - 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Further Information - Writing Group meets every Tuesday for those who enjoy writing creatively and sharing their work with others. Contact - 01423 502253 or 07590 458850
Tuesday - FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CENTRE - Luncheon Club
Venue - Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 1.00pm – 2.00pm
Further Information - Meets every Tuesday for the over 50s. Enjoy a 2 course lunch in a warm and social environment. £3 per person.
Contact - 01423 883614
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Harrogate Library Drop-In Service
Venue - Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue Harrogate
Time - 10.30am - 12 noon
Further Information - Support service providing information and advice services for older people in the Harrogate area every Tuesday.
Contact - Age UK on 01423 502253 for more information
Tuesday - JENNYFIELD STYAN COMMUNITY CENTRE - Lunch Club
Venue - Grantley Drive, Harrogate
Time - 12.15pm – 2.00pm
Further Information - Meets every Tuesday for a social get together and warm, 2 course meal. Stay for the over 50s Group. £4.
Contact - 01423 521667 for more information and to book your place
Tuesday - JENNYFIELD STYAN COMMUNITY CENTRE - Over 50s Group
Venue - Grantley Drive, Harrogate
Time - 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Further Information - Meets every Tuesday during term-time for social and recreational activities and refreshments. £1.50 per session, 50p raffle.
Contact - 01423 521667 for more information
Tuesday - COFFEE & CONVERSATION GROUP
Venue - Harrogate Library
Time - 10.30am – 11.30am
Further Information - Every Tuesday - meet new people and share stories! The Group is hosted by volunteers and meets in the café area on the lower ground floor. £1 for coffee or tea.
Contact - A member of library staff, call 0845 034 9520 or email harrogate.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE -
Montpellier Coffee Club & Chair based exercise
Venue - Montpellier Court, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am
Further Information - Meets every Tuesday, quite often with a speaker/activity during coffee session. £2.00 plus £1 for refreshments.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Margaret on 07590 458850
Tuesday - BILTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE – Polish Speaking Stay & Play
Venue - Woodfield Road, Harrogate (Next to Woodfield School)
Time - 9.30am – 11.30am
Contact - The Children’s Centre on 01609 532902
Tuesday - BILTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE – Portage Music and Sensory Sessions
Venue - Woodfield Road, Harrogate (next to Woodfield School)
Time - 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Further Information - Every Tuesday for children with additional needs.
Contact - Your health visitor or call 01609 532902
Tuesday - TRINITY LUNCHEON CLUB
Venue - Trinity Methodist Church, Harrogate
Time - 12.00noon – 1.30pm
Further Information - Meets Tuesdays in term-time for lunch and a get-together. The club is intended for those who are looking for friendship. Booking is essential. Transport can be arranged.
Contact - Mrs Elaine Speak on 01423 502205
Tuesday & Wednesday - STONHAM HOMESTAY –
HARROGATE (HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICE) – Drop-in surgeries
Venue & Time - HBC Housing Needs Centre, Victoria Park House, 18 Victoria Avenue. Disabled access. Tuesdays 12.00noon – 1.30pm, Springboard Project, Wesley Chapel House, Oxford St.
No disabled access. Wednesdays 12.00noon – 2.00pm
Further Information - Free information and advice on any aspect of a current tenancy, benefits, utilities and budgeting.
Contact - Stonham on 705400
Wednesday - SMART RECOVERY GROUP
Venue - CRI, The Gate, 7 North Park Road, Harrogate
Time - 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - For anyone with an addiction (alcohol, illicit drugs, prescribed medication, gambling) or an eating disorder. SMART Recovery is a self-help group and run by people in the same situation.
Contact - CRI on 502227 for more details. http://www.smartrecovery.co.uk/
Wednesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Stepping Out
Venue - Friends Meeting House, Queen Parade, Harrogate
Time - 9.30am – 10.30am
Further Information - Every Wednesday. £3 including tea & biscuits
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Wednesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Seated Circle Dancing & Gentle Exercise
Venue - The Village Rooms, Hampsthwaite
Time - 11.00am – 12 noon
Further Information - Every Wednesday. £3 per class, including tea and biscuits
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Wednesday - THE CARERS’ RESOURCE – St Paul’s Coffee Morning
Venue - St Paul’s Church, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate HG1 1EL
Time - 10.30am – 11.30am
Further Information - Every Wednesday.
Contact - 01423 500555 or 01765 690222
Wednesday & Thursday - NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY (HARROGATE & DISTRICT BRANCH) - Youth Clubs
Venue - Fairfax Community Centre, Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Further Information - Junior (aged 8 – 13) – Thursday 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Springboard (aged 11 – 19) – Wednesday 6.30pm – 8.30pm
In term time for young people with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome.
Contact - 01423 883614 or email garry.atkins@harrogate.gov.uk
Wednesday & Friday - HARROGATE SKILLS 4 LIVING CENTRE - Café Project
Venue - West Park Church, corner of West Park and Victoria Avenue
Time - 10.30am – 3.00pm (Weds) 10.30am – 1pm (Fri)
Further Information - Café open every Wednesday and Friday for tea, coffee & cake in a friendly and supportive environment. Particularly welcoming for people with carers. Full disabled access.
Contact - 01423 536211 for more information
Wednesday - AL-ANON Meeting – Family Group
Venue - Harrogate Baptist Church, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
(rear entrance opposite Odeon Cinema)
Time - 8.00pm – 9.00pm
Further Information - Anyone who has been or still is affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend.
Contact - http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk/ Helpline 020 7403 0888
Wednesday - TALKING SPACES - MINOS (Mums in Need of Support)
Venue - Knaresborough Children's Centre, Manor Rd. Knaresborough.
Time- 10.00am - 12.00noon
Further Information - Every Wednesday. Friendly, informal, self-help group offering information & support to new mothers experiencing post-natal depression.
Contact - Lizzie on 01423 505676 or ask your Health Visitor for a referral.
Wednesday - FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CENTRE - Exercise for All
Venue - Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 11.15am – 12.15pm
Further Information - Every Wednesday during term-time. Fun exercise session for all ages and abilities, focusing on gentle exercise to develop basic skills for improved health. £3 per session.
Contact - 01423 883614
Wednesday - KNARESBOROUGH COMMUNITY CENTRE - Lunch Club and 50+ Social Group
Venue - Knaresborough Community Centre, Stockwell Avenue HG5 0LG
Time - Lunch Club 12.30pm – 1.45pm, Social Group 2pm – 3.30pm
Further Information - Every Wednesday. Lunch Club - £4 for hot 2 course meal. Social group - £2 per person. Speakers, arts & crafts, games.
Contact - Emma or Jane on 01423 862702 to book a place
Thursday - TALKING SPACES - MINOS (Mums in Need of Support)
Venue - Harrogate North Children’s Centre, Jennyfields, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am - 12.00noon
Further Information - Every Thursday. Friendly, informal, self-help group offering information and support to new mothers experiencing post-natal depression.
Contact - Lizzie on 01423 505676 or ask your Health Visitor for a referral.
Thursday - BILTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE – Twins & Multiple Births Club
Venue - Woodfield Road, Harrogate (next to Woodfield School)
Time - 10.00am – 11.30am
Further Information - Group meets every Thursday. Parents, brothers and sisters welcome.
Contact - Tel: 01609 532902
Thursday - LIP READING CLASS
Venue - Community House, 46 - 50 East Parade, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am – 12.30pm
Further Information - This class could help you to follow conversations better if you have any level of hearing loss.
Contact - mkknight@tiscali.co.uk or write to Community House, marking your envelope ‘Lip Reading’
Thursday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Yoga for Over 50’s
Venue - Fairfax Community Centre, Harrogate
Time - 1.45pm - 3pm
Further Information - Every Thursday. £3 per class, including tea and biscuits
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Thursday - PARKINSONS UK – Exercise Class
Venue - Brimhams at The Hydro , Jennyfield Drive, Harrogate
Time - 2.05pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - Class for Parkinson’s sufferers to aid balance and falls prevention - please speak to an instructor for details before booking. £3.15
Contact - 01423 556775
Thursday - COFFEE SHOP
Venue - West Park United Reform Church, corner of West Park and Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 11.30am
Further Information - Pop in for coffee, biscuits and a chat every Thursday. All welcome.
Thursday - BUMPS 2 BABES - Antenatal Group for Young Parents
Venue - Trax @ Connexions, 15 – 17 Station Bridge, Harrogate
Time - 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Further Information - Meeting every Thursday for parents to be, under the age of 19 years. Health checks provided for the prospective mum, plus the opportunity to gain information, advice and support from midwives, health visitors, youth workers and other agencies.
Contact - Jan on 01423 553051.
Thursday - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meeting
Venue - Community House, 46 – 50 East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5RR
Time - 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Further Information - Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Contact: 0845 76 97 555 http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Thursday - FORWARD TOGETHER - Lunch And Social Club
Venue - Wesley Chapel, Oxford St, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am - 1.30pm
Further Information - Coffee from 10.30, a talk on a variety of subjects at 11.00, a 3 course lunch at 12.00 and music and poetry at 12.50. You are welcome to come for all or any part of the session.
Contact: 01423 509917 or 01423 861553 or email: deacondavidhunt@yahoo.com
Thursday - AGE UK KNARESBOROUGH - Bridge Club
Venue - Cliff House, Hilton Lane, Knaresborough
Time - 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Contact - 01423 864956
Friday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE – Zumba Gold – for those 55+
Venue - Jennyfield Styan Community Centre
Time - 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Further Information - Every Friday. £4 per class.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
Friday - TOAST
Venue - Woodlands Methodist Church, Harrogate
Time - 8.45am – 10am
Further Information - Drop-in for mums & carers with pre-school children & babies on the school run. Every Friday morning in term time. Café with play & craft areas for the children. No charge but donations welcome.
Friday - FRIDAY FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Venue - St George’s Community Centre, 2 Mornington Terrace, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 2.00pm
Further Information -For people of all abilities to meet and make friends. Lunch, tea & coffee served. Games, bingo, activities.
Contact - Keith Fenn on 01423 508457
Friday & Saturday - ST PAUL’S CHURCH - Pop-In Coffee Shop – All Welcome
Venue - St Paul’s Church, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 10.30am - 12.00noon
Further Information - Every Friday and 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month.
Saturday - BRITISH RED CROSS - Coffee Morning
Venue - Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 2.00pm
Further Information - Open each Saturday. Pop in for a cup of tea/coffee and cake or for a light lunch - freshly made sandwiches or soup with a roll.
Contact - 01609 772186
Saturday - P.I.P.A Saturday Kids Club
Venue - Fairfax Community Centre, Fairfax Avenue, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am – 1.00pm
Further Information - Every Saturday during term time. Play sessions for children of all abilities 5 – 11 years. Children with complex healthcare needs can be supported by specialist play workers. £3 per session.
Contact - Danielle on 01423 883614
Weekly - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE Walk Out Well 50
Venue - Harrogate, Knaresborough and Jennyfields
Further Information - Regular weekly Walking for Health walks with trained volunteers for the over 50’s.
Contact - 01423 502253 or Sarah on 07850 328510
www.ageuk.org.uk/northyorkshire/our-services
Weekly - DALESBUS RAMBLERS – Free Guided Walks
Further Information A programme of free guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The walks are of different grades and all linked to public transport out and return.
Contact http://www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk/ or pick up a leaflet at your library or Tourist Information Centre.
Weekly - TALKING SPACES - Anger Managment group for men
Further Information - A course of ten weekly sessions to help men learn how to manage their anger more appropriately.
Contact - 01423 527615 or email talkingspace@harrogatevs.org.uk
Weekly - TALKING SPACES - Survivors Group
Further Information - A support group for women who have experienced sexual abuse in childhood. Each group runs for 2 hours for ten weeks.
Contact - 01423 527615 or email talkingspace@harrogatevs.org.uk
Weekly - HARROGATE MIND – THE ACORN CENTRE
Venue - 101A Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1HB
Further Information - User-led drop-in centre for people with mental health problems. Educational and vocational groups, crafts, activities, trips and social evenings, music and creative writing groups.
Contact - 01423 503335 harrogatemind@btconnect.com
http://www.harrogatemind.org.uk/
Regular trips - LITTLE RED BUS - Travel Club
Further Information - Day trips to markets, places of interest & events
Contact - 01423 526655 for more details of trips, prices and bookings
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.
