Wakefield-South-And

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 March 2019

Areas covered in this Directory Page

Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes 3 - 18

Agbrigg and Sandal 19 - 30

Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe 31 - 39

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:

 PONTEFRACT, Carleton, Darrington, East Hardwick, Knottingley and Ferrybridge  CASTLEFORD and Airedale  SOUTH EAST – Ackworth, South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton, Hemsworth, Ryhill, and Havercroft  NORMANTON, Altofts, Featherstone, Sharlston, Crofton, Walton and Nostell  WAKEFIELD NORTH – Outwood, Wrenthorpe, Stanley, College Grove and Eastmoor  WAKEFIELD NORTH WEST - Ossett, Overton, Horbury, Middlestown Netherton and Lupset

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Aphasia Café contact name: Kayleigh or Stacey day: 1st Tuesday in the month Stroke phone: 01924 372525 time: 10.30am – 12noon Association meeting place: Create Café, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DD 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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Dementia phone: 01924 372382 day: Monday Coffee Morning Email: [email protected] time: 10am – 11.30am Meeting place: Denhale ARC, Denhale Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9EF Participate in the coffee morning and gentle exercise, carpet bowls, boccia, bingo and much more.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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The Stride Theatre phone: 01924 806024 Classes: (Adults from 18+) meeting place: Stride Theatre, Custom House, The Springs, Mon 10am – 11.30am, 12noon – 2pm Wakefield, WF1 1QA Tues 12noon – 2pm email: [email protected] Other groups for different ages and a different venue. Please enquire. website: www.stridetheatre.co.uk Performing arts bases workshops designed to build communication and confidence, to drive motivations and to develop self-esteem, whilst working as a team.

Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Lunch Clubs

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Lawefield Junior & contact School Secretary day and time: Every Tuesday 11.30am Infant School phone: 01924 291973 cost: £2.82 for lunch meeting place: Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8ST

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West Wakefield contact: Janette Firth day and time: Last Wednesday in the Methodist Church phone: 01924 361886 month 12.30pm except for August meeting place: Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR Cost: £4.50 for lunch

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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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Physical Activity

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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]

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

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

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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 Call for more information. mobility

Thornes Park meeting place: Thornes Park, Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 Weekly free 5km Timed Run 5km Run 8TY day and time: Saturday 9am

Please visit the website for more website: www.parkrun.org.uk/wakefieldthornes/ information on this and other park runs

in the area.

Please note: There is also a Junior 2km Run

Mindful Movers meeting place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road, Wakefield, day and time: Thursday 5.30pm – WF2 8TY 6.30pm and Friday 10am – 11am email: [email protected] facilities: Lockers, toilet, drink, facilities facebook: @MMrunwalktalk Join our free run, walk and talk group

and feel the physical and mental

benefits of exercise.

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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups

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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

Lift Up Friends phone: 01924 688032 day and time: Tuesday 1.15pm – meeting place: The Quaker House, Thornhill Street, Wakefield, 3.15pm Self-Advocacy WF1 1NQ Group a confidential friendly group working Facilitated by: VoiceAbility, the Gaslight, Wakefield, WF1 1SA towards making Wakefield and the surrounding area more disabled friendly Refreshments are available for £1. Support staff and Carers are also welcome.

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

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Mesmac Phone: 01924 211116 Free short term counselling for people Wakefield who are gay, bisexual or transgender. Counselling Free confidential HIV support service Service

day: Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm

S.M.a.S.H. Society phone: 07721241513 day: 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes time: 10.00am – 12noon Road, Wakefield, WF2 8UR cost: 50p for refreshments email: [email protected] Supporting the self-management of or contact: Live Well Wakefield adults living with a health condition. Or, phone: 01924 255363 if you are feeling isolated, or even just email: [email protected] want to be a part of something special in your community

#Andy’s Man Club meeting place: 5-5a Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD Day and time: Monday 7pm email: [email protected]

website: www.andymanclub.co.uk

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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups

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

Right Steps phone: 01924 234860 Monday – Friday 8am – 8pm (run by Turning meeting place: 57 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX Saturday 9am – 6pm Point) Sunday 10am – 4.30pm

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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

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

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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- Condition specific courses, such as Summer-2016-Prospectus.docx living with anxiety and busting stress; including creative writing and IT for beginners.

Wakefield Street Address: Outside the Natwest Bank, Westgate WF1 1XF Information can be found on Facebook Kitchen day: Wednesday 7pm Run by volunteers. Providing hot food and drinks plus a goody bag of snacks. Also available are clothes, tents and sleeping bags.

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

Well Woman phone: 01924 211114 Courses and support available. Centre No male adults are permitted on site.

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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 a session 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

Craft and Camera phone: 07910558139 day: Tuesday Group email: [email protected] time: 12.30pm – 2pm meeting place: Portobello Community Centre, Portobello Road, cost: £1 a session Portobello, WF4 7JJ

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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

U3A website: www.wakefieldu3a.org.uk Offers a variety of hobbies and activities (University of the such as foreign languages, dining clubs, third Age) meeting place: All activity groups meet in the daytime and many at keep fit and walking- various locations Manygates Adult Education Centre, Sandal, and Wakefield (MACE). across Wakefield.

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.

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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.

Thinking Forward contact name: Christine Bethell No drop in times specified for Mental Health phone: 07925313467 meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield,WF1 5HL

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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, and 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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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

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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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