WAKEFIELD SOUTH and RURAL - City Centre, Alverthorpe, Thornes, Agbrigg, Sandal, Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe

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 October 2019

Areas covered in this Directory Page

Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes 3 - 19

Agbrigg and Sandal 20 - 31

Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe 32 - 38

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

Page 2 of 38 Updated October 2019 Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Hobbies & Social Groups

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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: Monday Community Centre phone: 01924 373558 Exercise to Music 9.30-10.30am. £37 10 meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Alverthorpe, weeks course £3.50 session ACTIVITIES Wakefield WF2 0DP Chin Wags Club Over 50s 12.30 - 3pm Bingo, chair based exercise, boccia and more.

Tuesday Classical Guitars (Adults) 6.30-8.30pm

Wednesday Little Gems Soft Play Session 12noon – 3pm

Thursday Coffee Club (older people) 10am-12noon Drama & Dance 10-15 yr old. 7.30pm cost: £2.25

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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

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

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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Board Games contact name: Bev Howes cost: Free Club phone: 01924 373923 time: Thursday 1.30-3.30pm meeting place: Treacy Hall, Wakefield Cathedral, Wakefield

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

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

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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

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

City Crafts contact : Salvation Army day: Friday phone: 01924 382430 time: 1pm-3pm meeting place: Salvation Army, Vicarage Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QX

Bethany Healing phone: 07596179140 day: Monday (Except bank holidays) Centre email: [email protected] time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes cost: £2

Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR Social/Support Group. Everyone welcome.

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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] Performing arts workshops designed to build communication and confidence, to website: www.stridetheatre.co.uk drive motivate and develop self-esteem

Art & Craft contact : Revd Kim Williams day: Thursday phone: 01924 365394 time: 1pm-3pm meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes A relaxed informal gathering where Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR people pursue their own art/craft work

Inspiring meeting place: Turning Point, Grosvenor House. 8-20 Union Tues 10am – 12noon Reclaim Group Recovery Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AE 10.30am – 12noon Alcohol & Wellbeing Turning Point Wed 1pm – 2.30 Recovery Skills Thurs 2pm – 3pm Introduction to Change Fri 11am – 12.30pm Dependent Alcohol & Wellbeing Group

Lightwaves phone: 01924 360158 Please telephone for full timetable of Leisure Centre meeting place: Lower York St Wakefield, WF1 3LJ activities email: [email protected]

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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: Wendy day: Friday phone: 01924 381555 time: 9:30am – 10.30am 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 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

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 Lunch Clubs

Name Contact Details

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

Page 10 of 38 Updated October 2019 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]

website: www.wakefield.goc.uk/sunlane

Yoga Club contact name: Wendy day: Friday phone: 01924 381555 time: 9:30am – 10.30am meeting place: Balne Lane Community Centre, Alverthorpe, Wakefield WF2 0DP

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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

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

and feel the physical and mental

benefits of exercise.

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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups

Name Contact Details

Sunshine & Contact: Margaret Whittaker day and time: Every other Tuesday Showers phone: 07766281255 (please call for dates & times)

email: [email protected] Peer support group for people suffering meeting place: 35 Peterson Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DU with depression & anxiety, includes social activities and outings

Forget me Not contact name: Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield day: last Wednesday of the month Cafe phone: 01924 373264 time: 1pm – 3pm (Alzheimer’s email: [email protected] cost: Free Society) meeting place: New Wells (Anchor Housing), Thornhill Street, A social setting for people affected by Wakefield, WF1 1NJ Dementia to provide peer support within the community. This café is facilitated by a Dementia Support Worker and often informative guest speakers too.

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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups

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Battle Scars phone: For information only 07410380747 Please contact for more information or 18+ email: [email protected] view the website for information meeting place: Wakefield Sea Cadet Building, Thornes Lane, Wakefield WF1 5QW For those who have experienced Physical and psychological self-harm. website: www.battle-scars-self-harm.org.uk

Mesmac phone: 01924 211116 Free short term counselling for people Wakefield meeting place: 12 Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2TP 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: 07392721475 day: 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes time: 10.00am – 12noon Self-management Road, Wakefield, WF2 8UR cost: 50p for refreshments for adults living email: [email protected] Feeling isolated, or want to be a part in with a health your community condition.

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Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups

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Memory Action contact : Jan – 07963568892 / Christine 07453952833 day and time: Wednesday 2pm – 4pm Group meeting place: West Wakefield Methodist Church, Thornes Friday 2pm – 4pm (except last Friday in Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QR the month) Peer support for people living with Dementia and their carers.

#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

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

Page 15 of 38 Updated October 2019 Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups Name Contact Details

Various Carers contact : Carers Wakefield & 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

BAME Carers Group – Meet at Meet at Lupset Pub, Horbury day: Last Tuesday Road, Wakefield WF2 8JF 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

Catch a Falling meeting place: Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, WF1 2TE day and time: Alternate Wednesdays Star 5:15pm - 7:15pm (please enquire for facebook: catch a falling star wakefield exact dates)

Wakefield adult mental health support group

Page 16 of 38 Updated October 2019 Wakefield City Centre, Alverthorpe and Thornes Support Groups Name Contact Details

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. activities Community Drop- Groups can vary month to month - in Service Managing stress & anxiety, Mindfulness, Contact for details Aromatherapy, Board games & Quiz group, Walking and more

Second Chance phone: 01924 366735 Offer support, advice for people who Headway Centre email: [email protected] have had a brain injury and those meeting place: The Second Chance Headway Centre, around them.

Almshouse Lane, Wakefield, WF1 1DS Day Centre is open 5 days a week, Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm website: http://www.schc.co.uk/

Head Towards Work Programme – 12 or more Pre-vocational Workshops, held in the local community.

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

Wakefield Street address: Trinity Cathedral Precinct, WF1 1HQ Wednesday at 7pm. Kitchen Information can be found on Facebook. Run by Volunters – helping the homeless No contact information available. and less fortunate in Wakefield Providing hot food and drinks plus a Please see Street Paws in Recreational and Specialist ‘goody bag’ of snacks etc. Clothing, tents Activities and sleeping bags also available.

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.

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

Spectrum Sexual phone: 01924 327586 Services include: all methods of Health Clinic – Call us in confidence on 01924 311400 or email us at contraception, emergency contraception, Trinity Walk Clinic [email protected] Hepatitis B vaccinations and screening and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Location: Trinity Walk Clinic, Unit LG1A, Trinity Walk Shopping Infections (STIs). Staff at the clinic will Centre, Wakefield, WF1 1QS. also be able to offer advice following a positive pregnancy test, menopause and website: www.spectrumhealth.org/services/sexual- other sexual health issues. health/findclinic/wakefield-district-clinics/

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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 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, A group for local people – bingo, Wakefield WF1 5HL activities and outings arranged. Refreshments provided.

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Sandal Library contact name: Library Staff Active Minds Activities phone: 01924 303355 day: Monday and Tuesday email: [email protected] time: Monday 11.00am – 12.00noon meeting place: Sandal Library, Sparable Lane, Off Barnsley Rd, Cost: free Sandal WF1 5LJ Weekly drop-in activity session – free website: www.wakefield.gov.uk refreshments

Adult Crafts day: Friday time: 11.00 – 12 noon cost: free

Coffee and Chat day: Friday time: 10am – 11am cost: free

Gardening Club:: weekly during summer. Contact the Library

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

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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

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 Singing Group 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

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

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Wellbeing 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: £1per person 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: every other Wednesday phone: 01924 211130 time: 10.00 – 12.30pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, cost: Free WF1 5HL For novice or experienced gardeners website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk alike. Links to local allotments

Page 24 of 38 Updated October 2019 Agbrigg and Sandal - Hobbies & Social Groups

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Apple Tree phone: 01924 307348 day: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Community address: off Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AE time: 10am – 3pm Garden email: [email protected] Spectrum People in partnership with the phone: 01924 311400 Public Health Team at Wakefield website: www.spectrumhealth.org.uk/spectrum-people/projects-and- Council.

activities/ Meet new friends and, whatever your strengths, skills or abilities there are activities to suit everyone.

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

Creative Writing contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Thursday phone: 01924 211130 time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, Wakefield cost Free WF1 5HL Free session open to all abilities. website: www.stcatherines-wakefield.org.uk

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Arts and Craft contact name: St Catherine’s Centre day: Tuesday Club 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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Agbrigg and Sandal - Lunch Clubs

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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

Friendship Cafe contact name: St Catherine’s Centre days: Monday - Friday phone: 01924 211130 time: 8.00am – 3.00pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Belle Vue, Wakefield WF1 5HL Come and join us in our café for a chance to meet new people, try some of our delicious homemade cakes or hot meals.

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, cost: various Montague Street, Wakefield WF1 5BB Café offers a variety of hot meals, drinks and snacks, along with daily specials

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Agbrigg and Sandal - Lunch Clubs

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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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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 Walk leader led

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

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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

Agbrigg and Sandal - Support Groups

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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

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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 Promoting health and wellbeing and for Mental Health phone: 07925313467 social inclusion through social activities meeting place: St Catherine’s Church, Doncaster Road, and to raise awareness to the general Wakefield,WF1 5HL public about mental health, aiming to stop the stigma associated with mental contact the group for days and times of activities illness Activities for the group are: Monthly Meetings, Social Activities Health and Wellbeing Activities, All Day Events, Fundraising

Page 31 of 38 Updated October 2019 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. Activities will be meeting place: Hall Green Community Centre, Painthorpe Lane, provided for two hours. Hall 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 professionals. No previous experience website: [email protected] needed just enthusiasm! Why not try a taster session?

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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 Please contact for dates Apr – Nov only website: [email protected]

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, If you enjoy gardening and want to grow Kettlethorpe your own food then come along and meet others

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 Please contact school to book a meal coffee

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

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.

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