Local Support and Social Groups to aid independence and healthy living WAKEFIELD SOUTH AND RURAL - City Centre, Alverthorpe, Thornes, Agbrigg, Sandal, Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe
This information has been compiled by the Live Well Wakefield Service South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We aim to provide accurate and useful information and every effort has been made to ensure this information is correct. This directory was updated on the date shown below. If that date is not within the last 6 months there will be a more up to date version available.
Please note: This directory is not exhaustive and inclusion is not an endorsement. No responsibility can be taken for advice or services provided by any support service or social group listed.
If you notice any errors or would like more information, please telephone our office on 01924 255363. Live Well Wakefield, the Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre, Montague Street, Agbrigg, Wakefield WF1 5BB
Updated September 2018
Areas covered in this Directory Page
Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes 2 - 16
Agbrigg and Sandal 17 - 28
Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe 29 - 37
Each area contains the following headings:
Hobbies and Social Groups
Lunch Clubs
Physical Activity
Support Groups
Other Useful Contact s
Other Directories cover the following areas:
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Page 2 of 38 Updated September 2018 Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Hobbies & Social Groups
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Balne Lane Coffee contact name: Keith/Trevor day: Thursday Club phone: 01924 373558 time: 10am – 12noon meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Alverthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0DP Boccia, chair based exercise, quizzes an outings
Balne Lane contact name: Exercise to Music day: Monday Community Centre phone: 01924 373558 time: 9.30am to 10.30 meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Alverthorpe, cost £35 10 weeks course Wakefield WF2 0DP £3.50 per session
Chin Wags Club contact name: Jean day: Monday Over 50s phone: 01924-373558 time:1pm. – 3pm meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Balne Lane Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0DP Bingo, chair based exercise, boccia and many more.
Colin Barnaby contact name: Cath Various community events and social Court phone: 01924 298847 / 302706 activities meeting place: Colin Barnaby Court, Alverthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0TT
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New Wells contact name: Karen Angove/Barbra Dyson day: Friday Over 50’s Group phone: 01924 379310 time: 3pm – 5pm meeting place New Wells Independent Living, City Centre, Wakefield, WF1 1NJ Boccia, chair exercise, social chit chat
Lindale Methodist contact : Rev Rob Drost day: 1st Saturday of the month Church Coffee phone: 01924 373287 time: 10am – 11:30am Mornings meeting place: Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield WF2 0RJ day: Monday (weekly) time: 2pm
Wakefield contact name: Bev Howes day: Tuesday Cathedral Craft phone: 01924 373923 time: 2pm-4pm meeting place: Wakefield Cathedral Centre, Westmorland Street, WF1 1PJ
Wakefield Film contact name: Bev Howes time: 7pm Monday night once a month Club phone: 01924 373923 Please call to check dates of meeting place: Wakefield Cathedral Centre, Westmorland showings Street, WF1 1PJ
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Board Games contact name: Bev Howes cost: Tickets £5 - available from Club phone: 01924 373923 Please call to check dates of showings Cathedral Bookshop or on the door (Part of Wakefield meeting place: Wakefield Cathedral Centre, Westmorland time: Thursday 1.30-3.30pm Film Club) Street, WF1 1PJ
WOFAG contact name: Margaret Dodd (Chair) day and time: Forum group meets Wakefield Over email: [email protected] every second Tuesday of the month 50s Action Group meeting place: Fire Station, Brunswick Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 4PA
Singing for Fun contact name: Bev Howes day: Thursday phone: 01924 373923 time: 7:30pm- 9:30pm meeting place: Wakefield Cathedral, 8-10 Westmorland Street, Wakefield WF1 1PJ
Womens Institute phone: 01924 216270 General number day: 3rd Tuesday of the month Wrenthorpe meeting place: Lindale Methodist Church, Brandy Carr Road, time: 7:30pm Kirkhamgate, Wakefield WF2 0RJ
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St Michael’s contact name: Minister in Charge Gerry Sykes day: Mondays Coffee Club phone: 01924 383724 time: 1pm – 3pm meeting place: St Michael's Church, Westgate Common, Wakefield, WF2 9RW
Free Lunchtime contact name: Bev Howes day: Tuesdays Concert phone: 01924 373923 time: 1pm - 2pm meeting place: Wakefield Cathedral, 8-10 Westmorland Street, Wakefield WF1 1PJ Free lunchtime concert at Wakefield Cathedral
St James contact name: Kevin Viles day: Monday Mens Society phone: 01924 383564 / 787801 time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm meeting place: Denby Dale Road, Denby Dale Road, opposite Thornes Park., Thornes, West Yorkshire, WF2 8EB
St Johns Ladies phone: 01924 371029 Varied programmes of events through Guild meeting place: St Johns Church, Wentworth Street, Wakefield, the year, social occasions, services and WF1 2QU meetings with speakers
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Family History/ phone: 01924 305376 day: Monday Tracing meeting place: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One, Burton Street, time: 9:30am Wakefield, WF1 2DD Free help to find out more about your family history
Cookery Book phone: 01924 305376 day: 1st Saturday of the month Reader Group meeting place: Wakefield Library, Wakefield One, Burton Street, time: 2pm - 3pm Wakefield, WF1 2DD Discuss and share recipes, cooking tips and more
Art & Craft contact : Revd Kim Williams day: Thursday phone: 01924 365394 time: 1pm-3pm meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR A relaxed informal gathering where people pursue their own art/craft work
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Bethany contact : Hazel day: Monday (Except bank holidays) phone: 01924 259687 time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes cost: £2 Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR Social/Support Group run by Christians, however you do not need to be of the Christian faith to attend.
City Crafts contact : Salvation Army day: Friday phone: 01924 382430 time: 1pm-3pm meeting place: Salvation Army, Vicarage Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QX
Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Sandal Lunch Clubs
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Lawefield Junior & contact day and time: Every Tuesday 11.30am Infant School name: School Secretary cost: £2.82 for lunch phone: 01924 291973 meeting place: Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8ST
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West Wakefield contact day and time: Last Wednesday in the Methodist Church name: Janette Firth month 12.30pm except for August phone: 01924 361886 Cost: £4.50 for lunch meeting place: Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR
St Johns Lunch phone: 01924 371029 day: Wednesday Club meeting place: St Johns Church, Wentworth Street, Wakefield, time: 12noon -1pm WF1 2QU cost: £3.50 Soup, cold meat buffet, salad and pudding
U3A Luncheon contact name: Pauline Turney – for reservations day and time: Thursday (periodically) Club meeting place: Gaskell’s Restaurant, Wakefield College, 12.00noon for 12.15pm Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH Lunch £9.00 including tea and coffee Please note there is a joining fee £13 website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk per year
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Joint & Muscle contact name: Sun Lane Reception day & time: Mobility phone: 01924 306001 Monday 11:00am-11:55am meeting place: Sun Lane Leisure Centre, Wakefield, WF1 1JD Tuesday 8:00-9:00am Thursday 8:00-9:00am Please ring to book
50+ Zumba contact name: Sun Lane Reception day & time: Monday 11:00am-11:55am phone: 01924 306001 Wednesday 9:30am-10:25am meeting place: Sun Lane Leisure Centre, Wakefield, WF1 1JD Please contact the Leisure Centre regarding costs.
Please ring to book
Sun Lane Leisure phone: 01924 306001 Please contact the Leisure Centre for Centre Fitness meeting place: Sun Lane Wakefield WF1 1JD full time table of activities and pool Sessions email: [email protected] times.
website: www.wakefield.goc.uk/sunlane
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Lightwaves phone: 01924 360158 Please telephone for full timetable of Leisure Centre meeting place: Lower York St Wakefield, WF1 3LJ activities email: [email protected]
Yoga Club contact name: Margaret Cawsey day: Friday phone: 01924 373558 time: 9:30am – 11:00am meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Alverthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0DP
Disability phone: 01924 302385 day and time: Disability Cycling: Activities – meeting place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road Wakefield Monday 10am-12noon Thornes Park WF2 8TY cost: £2.95 Stadium Please contact the stadium as some sessions need to be Group Activities and disability cycling for booked in advance and prices may vary. people with disabilities or with reduced Please call for more information. mobility
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Thornes Park meeting place: Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 Weekly free 5km Timed Run 5km Run 8TY day and time: Saturday 9am
website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wakefieldthornes/ Please visit the website for more information on this and other park runs in the area.
Please note: There is also a Junior 2km Run
Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups
Name Contact Details
Diabetes UK contact : Barbara Smith day: 2nd Monday of the month phone: 01924 252958 time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR
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Various Carers contact : Carers Wakeifeld & District For people caring for others - It is Group phone: 01924 305544 preferred that you are registered with meeting place: Various Locations call phone number for details. Carers Wakefield but not necessary
Wakefield Carers Group – Meet at Quaker Meeting House, day: Last Thursday of month Thornhill Street, Wakefield, WF1 1NQ time: 10:30am – 12pm
BME Carers Group – Meet at 25 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 day: Last Tuesday 2SR time: 10am - 12
Mental Health Carers – Meet at 25 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 day: First Tuesday 2SR time: 10:30am – 12
Mens Group – Meet at various locations day: Fourth Friday time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Working Carers Group – Meet at Sainsbury’s Café, Trinity Walk, day: First Thursday of every month WF1 1QQ time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups Name Contact Details
Macular Society phone: 0300 303011 day: 1st Tuesday of the month meeting place: Brook Street, Wakefield WF11QW time: 1pm-3pm telephone: 0300 3030111 Support from anyone experiencing Macular Degeneration
Richmond contact : Caroline Gowers Drop in sessions to provide advice, Fellowship phone: 01924 339157 support and guidance for anybody with Community meeting place: Various) experience of mental health problems Support - Drop in Service Salvation Army, Vicarage Street, Wakefield - day & time: Wednesday 3:30pm- 7:00pm
The Gaslight, Lower Warrengate, Wakefield - day & time: Saturday 10-1.30pm
#Andy’s Man Club meeting place: 5-5A Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD day & time: Monday 7pm email: [email protected]
website: www.andymanclub.co.uk
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Richmond contact : Caroline Gowers Open to anyone aged 17+ to provide Fellowship - Peer phone: 01924 339157 people with the opportunity to improve support activities meeting place: Various Places, Call for details of monthly their health & wellbeing. Runs courses & activities groups such as:
Managing stress & anxiety Mindfulness Aromatherapy Board games & Quiz group Music & Crafts groups Walking & other physical activity groups
Please call Hannah for full details on this month’s groups as they can vary month to month
Sunshine & contact name: Margaret Whittaker day and time: Every other Tuesday Showers phone: 07766281255 (please call for dates & times)
meeting place: 35 Peterson Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DU Peer support group for people suffering email: [email protected] with depression & anxiety, includes social activities and outings
Page 15 of 38 Updated September 2018 Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Other Useful Information Name Contact Details
South West phone: 01924 316946 Providing courses that can help you on Yorkshire meeting place: Wakefield and 5 Towns Recovery College, Drury your recovery journey. Recovery is a Partnership NHS Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 personal journey – it’s about building Foundation Trust 2TE lives, creating opportunities, taking Recovery College control and instilling hope. Prospectus: http://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/wp- content/uploads/2014/05/Wakefield-recovery-college-Spring- Courses available include condition Summer-2016-Prospectus.docx specific courses, such as living with anxiety and busting stress. In addition, a number of educational courses are available, including creative writing and IT for beginners
St Anne's Parish contact name: Mrs Lisa Cooper Secretary 01924 373758 Various activities please contact for full Church (Anglican) list of activities
U3A contact : Chair Shirley Dufton/ Group coordinator Elaine Machell Various activities and groups please phone: 01484534297/ 01924 277924 contact Chairperson email: : [email protected]
website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk
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St Austin’s phone: 01924 372080 Various activities and events throughout Community Centre meeting place: Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, the year WF1 3QN
Citizens Advice phone: 03444 111 444 A free service to support you with advice Bureau (CAB) meeting place: 27 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR needed for the problems people face Wakefield they also work to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives
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Agbrigg and Sandal - Hobbies & Social Groups
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Asian Men’s phone: 01924 303785 day: Tuesday Group meeting place: Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre, Montague time: 10.30am – 1.30pm Street, Agbrigg, WF1 5BB cost: Free
Social group with lunch aimed at men over 65 or diagnosed with a long term health condition
Asian Women’s phone: 01924 303785 day: Thursday Group meeting place: Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre, Montague time: 10.30am – 1.15pm Street, Agbrigg, WF1 5BB cost: Free
Social group with lunch aimed at women - option to take part in exercise class and extra cost
The Monday Club contact name: Lorraine Bickerdyke day: Monday (Fortnightly) phone: 01924 211130 time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield WF1 5HL A volunteer led group for local people – bingo, activities and outings arranged. Refreshments provided.
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Active Minds contact name: Library Staff day: Monday and Tuesday phone: 01924 303355 time: Monday 11.00am – 12.00noon email: [email protected] Tuesday 2.00pm – 3.00pm meeting place: Sparable Lane, Off Barnsley Rd, Sandal WF1 5LJ Cost: free website: www.wakefield.gov.uk Weekly drop-in activity session – free refreshments
Monday Club contact name: Sally Martin day: Monday phone: 07910558139 time: 10.30am – 12.30pm email: [email protected] cost: £1.50 meeting place: Portobello Community Centre, Portobello Road, Portobello, WF4 7JJ A group for local people, run by local people – includes bingo, raffles and outings – all welcome
Knit & Knatter contact name: Library Staff day: Friday phone: 01924 303355 time: 11.00 – 12 noon email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Sandal Library, Sparable Lane, Wakefield, WF1 5LJ Bring along your knitting and enjoy and cuppa and a chat
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U3A website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk Offers a variety of hobbies and activities (University of the such as foreign languages, dining clubs, third Age) keep fit and walking- various locations across Wakefield.
All activity groups meet in the daytime and many at Manygates Adult Education Centre, Sandal, Wakefield (MACE).
Annual membership fee payable (£12) – allows access to all activities and events.
Men’s Circle contact name: Rev Barry Lotz day: 3rd Monday monthly phone: 01924 210974 time: 7.30pm email: [email protected] meeting place: Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Road, Christian fellowship, interesting Wakefield, WF1 5NU speakers and days out
website: www.sandalmethodistchurch.org.uk
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Open Door Coffee contact name: Rev Barry Lotz day: Wednesday Morning phone: 01924 210974 time: 10am – 12 noon email: [email protected] meeting place: Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Road, Join them for a social ‘chit chat’ with Wakefield, WF1 5NU coffee, tea and biscuits
website: www.sandalmethodistchurch.org.uk
The Community contact name: St Catherine’s Church Centre day: Thursday Choir phone: 01924 211130 time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield Cost: free website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk Free choir and music/singing group. All abilities welcome
Choir contact name: Rev Barry Lotz day: Thursday (weekly) phone: 01924 210974 time: 7.30pm email: [email protected] meeting place: Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU
website: www.sandalmethodistchurch.org.uk
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Wacky contact name: St Catherine’s Church Centre day last Wednesday in each month Wednesday phone: 01924 211130 time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, cost: £1 Wakefield WF1 5HL Lunch time quiz session offers fun way website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk to exercise your general knowledge brain and relax with friends. Come on your own and join one of our friendly teams or bring your own team. The session includes quizzes, puzzles and prizes.
Young at Heart contact name: Marie Codd day: Thursday Leisure Group phone: 01924 781395 time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm meeting place: Agbrigg Community Centre, Montague Street, Agbrigg, Wakefield WF1 5BB A volunteer led group offering friendship and activities
Gardening Club contact name: St Catherine’s Church Centre day: Wednesday phone: 01924 211130 time: 10.00 – 12.30pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, cost: Free WF1 5HL Free club for novice or experienced website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk gardeners
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Gardening Group contact name: Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield day: Friday (fortnightly) phone: 01924 373264 time: 10.30am – 12.30pm email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Sugar Lane Allotments, Belle Vue, Wakefield website: [email protected] Please contact for dates April – November only
Apple Tree phone: 01924 307348 Meet new friends and, whatever your Allotment and address: off Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AE strengths, skills or abilities there are Community email: [email protected] activities to suit everyone. There are Garden areas for children and raised beds too.
Please phone for more information
Knit & Natter contact name: Viv Buckley day: Thursday phone: 01924 256966 time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: The Springs, 229 Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6EG Time for a cuppa and knit with like- minded people
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Sewing Group contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Tuesday phone: 01924 211130 time: 1.00pm – 2.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield cost Free WF1 5HL Free session with an instructor, find how website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk to make clothes and soft furnishing
Arts and Craft contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Tuesday phone: 01924 211130 time: 10.00am – 12 noon meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, cost: Free WF1 5HL Free session offering a range of craft website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk activities
Coffee Morning contact name: Margaret Taylor day: Tuesday phone: 01924 259157 time 10.00am – 11.30am meeting place: Walton Methodist Church, Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield WF2 6LA Pop-in for tea, coffee and a chat
Extra Coffee morning and sale of goods every 3rd Saturday in the month.
Page 24 of 38 Updated September 2018 Agbrigg and Sandal - Lunch Clubs
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St. Catherine’s contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Lunch Club phone: 01924 211130 Friday meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, time: 12 noon – 1pm Bellevue, Wakefield, WF1 5HL cost: £3.50 main meal and dessert website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk
Meet and Eat contact name: St Catherine’s Centre Day: Tuesday phone: 01924 211130 Time: 6.30pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Belle Cost: Free Vue, Wakefield, Wf1 5HL A free hot meal for vulnerable people in our community
The Recovery contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Thursday Cafe phone: 01924 211130 time: 3.00pm – 6.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Belle cost: £2 Vue, Wakefield WF1 5HL Mental health support group providing a chance to meet and share a two course meal
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Community Café contact : Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre day: Monday - Friday phone: 01924 303337 time: 9.30am – 2.30pm meeting place: Agbrigg and Belle Vue Community Centre, Montague cost: various Street, Wakefield WF1 5BB Café offers a variety of hot meals, drinks and snacks, along with daily specials
The Springs contact : The Springs days: Tuesday to Friday 10am – 4pm Community Café phone: 01924 242593 Saturday 10am – 2pm and Shop meeting place: The Springs Community Café, Barnsley Road, Sandal, Wakefield, Wf2 6EG Café offers variety of meals with all food sourced from local suppliers. Free Wi-Fi available
Sandal Castle contact name: School Secretary day: Thursday School Lunch phone: 01924 303525 time: 12.00 – 1.00pm Club meeting place: Sandal Castle School, Barnsley Road, Sandal, cost: £2.50 Wakefield Available to anyone over 60 years of age 2 course meal including tea or coffee Please contact school to book a meal
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St Catherine’s contact name: Tracey Purchon day: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Lunch Club with phone: 01924 211130 Friday Transport meeting place: St Catherine’s Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield time: 12.00 noon cost: £5 lunch club only
½ day with activities and transport £14 Full day with activities and transport £25
Agbrigg and Sandal - Physical Activity
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Sandal Crown contact name: Mary Wood day: seasonal Green Bowling phone: 01924 257316 meeting place: Behind The Castle Public House, Barnsley Road, Crown green bowling club Sandal, Wakefield, WF2 6AS For more details contact Mary Wood
Walton Health contact name: Health Improvement Team, Wakefield Council day: Thursday (fortnightly) Walk phone: 01924 307348 time: 10am email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Walton Social Club, Shay Lane, Walton WF2 6LA Walker leader led
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Table Tennis contact name: Rev Barry Lotz day: Friday phone: 01924 210974 time: 7.30pm email: [email protected] cost: £1 meeting place: Sandal Methodist Church, 253 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NU Three full size tables with bats and balls website: www.sandalmethodistchurch.org.uk supplied
Line Dancing contact name: Jeanette Herries day: Monday phone: 07443651117 time: 1.00 – 2.30pm meeting place: Walton Village Hall, Walton, Wakefield cost: £4 per session
Free refreshments – suitable for all abilities
Heath Exercise contact name: Mrs Parkin day: Tuesday phone: 01924 256045 time: 13.50 – 14.50 meeting place: St Pauls Church, Walton, Wakefield cost: £2.00 per class plus joining fee
keep fit class for all
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Young Adult contact name: Ruth O’Connor & Anna Bray Information and advice for young adult Carers Group phone: 01924 305544 carers email: [email protected] meeting place: Various locations around Wakefield – please contact for more details website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk
th Men’s Carers contact name: Wakefield Carers day: 4 Friday of each month Group phone: 01924 305544 meeting place: various locations around Wakefield – please contact For up to date details on activities and for more details outings they group have planned please website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk contact Wakefield Carers
st Mental Health contact name: Wakefield Carers day: 1 Tuesday of the month Carers Support phone: 01924 305544 Group meeting place: Wakefield Carers, King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR Offering support to those caring for someone with a mental health condition, website: www.careerswakefield.org.uk supporting and exchanging ideas.
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Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe - Hobbies & Social Groups
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Hall Green Young meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, day: Thursday at Heart Hall Green, Wakefield, WF4 3JU time: 1pm – 3pm
Bingo and refreshments
U3A website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk Offers a variety of hobbies and activities (University of the such as foreign languages, dining clubs, third Age) keep fit and walking- various locations across Wakefield.
All activity groups meet in the daytime and many at Manygates Adult Education Centre, Sandal, Wakefield (MACE).
Annual membership fee payable (£12) – allows access to all activities and events.
Sherwood Court contact name: Maria Milner day: Monday and Thursday Coffee Morning phone: 01924 249474 time: 10.30am – 11.45am email: [email protected] meeting place: Sherwood Court, Sherwood Drive, Kettlethorpe, Residents and non-residents welcome Wakefield, WF2 7JL
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Friendship Group Meeting place: Standbridge Lane Community Centre, Standbridge day: Wednesday Lane, Kettlethorpe time: 1.00 – 3.00pm
You and Me Contact : Jackie Craven 01924 252917 Support for those who are caring for Email: [email protected] people living with Dementia. Qualified Contact : Cynthia Binns 01924 251544 and experienced volunteers will be there Email: [email protected] to care for dependents. meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, Hall Activities will be provided for two hours. Green, Wakefield, WF4 3JU Day: Friday 10am – 12noon Cost: £8 per session, which includes light refreshments.
Singing for the contact name: Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield day: 1st and 3rd Thursday of month Brain phone: 01924 373264 time: 1pm – 3pm email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Standbridge Community Centre, Standbridge Lane, Kettlethorpe (opposite crematorium) Suitable for beginners and led by website: [email protected] professionals. No previous experience needed just enthusiasm!
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Gardening Group contact name: Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield day: Friday (fortnightly) phone: 01924 373264 time: 10.30am – 12.30pm email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Sugar Lane Allotments, Belle Vue, Wakefield website: [email protected] Please contact for dates April – November only
Incredible Edible contact : Andy day: Wednesday Gardening Club phone: 07971 098510 time: 10.00 – 12.00 noon email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Standbridge Community Centre, Standbridge Lane, Kettlethorpe If you enjoy gardening and want to grow your own food then come along and meet others
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Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe - Lunch Clubs
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Hendal Lane contact name: School Secretary day: Wednesday Primary School phone: 01924 259465 time: 11.30am – 12.30pm meeting place: Hendal Lane Primary School, Hendal Lane, cost: £2.50 Kettlethorpe, WF7 7QW Available to anyone over 60 years of age 2 course meal including tea or coffee Please contact school to book a meal
Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe - Physical Activity
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Boccia & New Age contact name: Maria Milner day: various days Kurling phone: 01924 249474 time: varies email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Sherwood Court, Sherwood Drive, Kettlethorpe, WF2 7LJ For more details contact Maria Miller, Scheme Manager
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Walking for Life meeting place: Standbridge Community Centre (formerly day: Monday (weekly except Bank Group Standbridge Lane Primary School), Standbridge Lane. Kettlethorpe Holidays WF2 7NW time: 2.00pm. cost: free
Short local walks are suitable for all ages and abilities and end with a cuppa and chat at the Community Centre
Chair Based contact name: Cynthia Binns day: 3rd Thursday of month Exercise phone: 01924 251544 time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, Hall cost: £2.50 Green, Wakefield, WF4 3JU
Exercise Group Contact name: Cynthia Binns day: Wednesday Phone: 01924 251544 time: 2.00 -3.00pm Meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, Hall Green, Wakefield WF4 3LB Instructor led session suitable for all abilities.
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Nordic Walking Contact name: Health Improvement Team day: Thursday Phone: 01924 307348 time: 1.30pm Meeting place: Pugneys Country Park, Pugneys, Wakefield cost: Free
Nordic Walking is one of the best cardiovascular and toning exercises. Walk leader led – all equipment provided Suitable for all levels and abilities
Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe - Support Groups
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Wakefield Carers contact name: Kate Baker day: last Thursday of month Group phone: 01924 305544 time: 10.30 am – 12 noon email: [email protected] cost: free meeting place: Carers’ Wakefield & District, 25 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR A support group for carers and those website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk who are cared for, to come together and participate in a variety of social activities
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Rural Arthritis contact name: Cynthia Binns day: 1st Thursday of month Group phone: 01924 251544 time: 10.00am – 12 noon email: [email protected] cost: £2 meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, Hall Green, WF2 3JU Includes subscription to Arthritis UK
Young Adult contact name: Ruth O’Connor & Anna Bray Information and advice for young adult Carers Group phone: 01924 305544 carers email: [email protected] meeting place: Various locations around Wakefield – please contact for more details website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk
th Men’s Carers contact name: Wakefield Carers day: 4 Friday of each month Group phone: 01924 305544 meeting place: various locations around Wakefield – please contact For up to date details on activities and for more details outings they group have planned please website: www.carerswakefield.org.uk contact Wakefield Carers
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Mental Health Contact name: Wakefield Carers st Carers Support Phone: 01924 305544 day: 1 Tuesday of the month Group Meeting place: Wakefield Carers, King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR Website: www.careerswakefield.org.uk Offering support to those caring for someone with a mental health condition, supporting and exchanging ideas.
Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe - Other Useful Information
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South West Phone: 01924 316946 Providing courses that can help you on your Yorkshire Meeting Place: Wakefield and 5 Towns Recovery College, Drury recovery journey. Recovery is a personal Partnership NHS Lane Health and Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 journey – it’s about building lives, creating Foundation Trust 2TE opportunities, taking control and instilling Recovery College hope. Prospectus: http://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/wp- content/uploads/2014/05/Wakefield-recovery-college-Spring- Courses available include condition specific Summer-2016-Prospectus.docx courses, such as living with anxiety and busting stress. In addition, a number of educational courses are available, including creative writing and IT for beginners
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U3A Contact : Chair Shirley Dufton/ Various activities and groups please contact Group coordinator Elaine Machell Chairperson Phone: 01484534297/ 01924 277924 Email: : [email protected] Website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk
Citizens Advice Phone: 03444 111 444 A free service to support you with advice Bureau (CAB) Meeting Place: 27 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR needed for the problems people face they Wakefield also work to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives
Care and Repair Contact name: Care and Repair Service Offers preventative maintenance measures Phone: 01924 290949 such as home security, basic joiner, Website: www.chevinhousing.org plumbing, fixing curtain rails
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