Ageing Well project activities Age Uk North Yorkshire
A variety of activities for people over 50 years of age
Age UK Writing Group 01423 502253
Writing for pleasure: short stories, poetry, a novel. ‘Come along and share your writing with others and discover new ways of telling your stories’.
Beekeeping courses www.hrbka.org.uk 01423 866565 or 567315
There are one day ‘taster’ courses, week-end courses and a long course for beginners.
Board games group
Come and play board games on Wednesdays 10.30 – 12md in Harrogate library
Coffee and Conversation group
Meets every Tuesday 10-30 – 11.30am in Harrogate library £1 for tea or coffee
Craft for all ages and abilities
Meets every Thursday 10.00 – 11.45am in Harrogate library
Dance classes 07977 042970
‘Try something fun, new and social to do in the evening. Latin and ballroom lessons for all levels’.
Dancing for Well-being 01423 531235 Age Uk North Yorkshire
Dancing – seated or standing. Ideal for people with mobility/balance problems
English Language Conversation group
Is English your second language? Come and practise/improve your conversation. Mondays 2 – 3pm in Harrogate library
Harrogate Chess Club 01423 538142 e-mail: harrogatechessclub@hotmail.co.uk
‘New members always welcome simply turn up on a Monday evening’.
Harrogate Civic Society www.harrogatecivicsociety.org 01423 504079
‘It is a voluntary and completely independent organisation that exists to enhance the character and amenities of the town while protecting and preserving its valuable heritage.
Harrogate Lions Club www.lions105c.org.uk/harrogate 0845 833 7893
Meetings held on the first Thursday of the month.
Harrogate Multiple Sclerosis Society www.mssociety.org.uk 07957 659433
‘Ideas galore’! A variety of activities and trips.
Harrogate Old Time & Sequence Dance Club 01423 505816
Every Thursday at St Joseph’s Church Hall, Skipton Road
Harrogate Ramblers www.harrogateramblers.org.uk 01423 540696
Harrogate Rambling Club www.harrogateramblingclub.org.uk 01943 464022
Explore Yorkshire’s fells and moors during ‘Challenging walks (12-15 miles) at a good pace’.
Harrogate Ramblers www.harrogateramblers.org.uk 01423 540696
See the website for the programme or contact by telephone
Harrogate Stray Probus Club 01423 866323
Welcomes ‘retired or semi-retired people who are interested in joining them for talks, outings, discussions and fellowship’.
Knaresborough Camera Club http://www.knaresboroughcameraclub.blogspot.co.uk/
Photographers of all levels meet on Wednesday evenings
Knaresborough & District Men’s Forum
Meets at 10am every Tuesday at Knaresborough House for coffee, chat & a talk.
North Yorkshire Fell Club 01765 698961
Telephone for details and meeting times
Over 60’s Singing Group
Details from St Peter’s Church
Ramblers www.ramblers.org.uk 020 7339 8500
‘Stretch your legs and take a breather from the world’
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) 01423 862974
‘Do you want some fun exercise for body and mind? Then you may be interested in Scottish country dancing’.
The Friendship Blanket 07970 521495 info@oatlandscommunity.co.uk A knitting group for learners and advanced knitters.
u3a u3asites.org.uk/harrogate : 07389 733 164 ( this is a dedicated line where you can leave your contact details and you will be contacted in due course )
‘The U3A is an organisation which enables members to share educational, creative and leisure activities’.
Victoria Bridge Club 01423 883546 e-mail: victoriabridgeclub@yahoo.co.uk
New members welcome
Walk Out Well 50 01423 502253 (Age UK)
Walks for varying degrees of fitness. Telephone for details of walks and venues
Yorkshire Bridge www.yorkshirebridge.com 07775 892720
Bridge courses from beginner to advanced. ‘Bridge is a game for all ages – the emphasis is having fun and learning in a friendly, sociable environment’.