Local Support and Social Groups to aid independence and healthy living North Outwood, , Stanley, College Grove and Eastmoor

This information has been compiled by the Live Well Wakefield Service South West 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.

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Updated September 2018

Areas covered in this Directory Page

Outwood 3 - 11

12 - 15 Wrenthorpe

Stanley 16 - 22

College Grove 23 - 25

Eastmoor 26 - 30

Volunteering - for the whole area 31

Other Useful Contacts - for the whole area 31 - 35

Each area contains the following headings:

Hobbies and Social Groups

Lunch Clubs

Physical Activity

Support Groups

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  WAKEFIELD CENTRAL –Normanton, Altofts, Featherstone, Sharlston, Crofton, Walton and Nostell  WAKEFIELD SOUTH AND RURAL – City Centre, , Thornes, Agbrigg, Sandal, Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe  WAKEFIELD NORTH WEST - , Overton, , Middlestown Netherton and Lupset

Page 2 of 35 Updated September 2018 Outwood – Hobbies and Social Groups

Name Contact Details

Paints and Pallets contact: Mr Morris day: Tuesday phone: 01924 824495 time: 7pm – 9 pm meeting place: Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking WF1 2PN

Bingo contact name: Centre staff day: Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/ Sunday phone: 01924 824108 / 01924 835776 time: 7pm – 10:30pm meeting place: Lofthouse Working Mens Club, 12-14 Canal Lane, cost: please enquire at centre Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3HN All welcome

Singing for Fun contact name: Antony Davis day and time: Wednesday 10-11:30am phone: 07876 267 267 cost: £3 meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, Informal – socialize - make new friends WF1 2NE

Quiz night contact name: Centre staff day and time: Monday 8pm phone: 01924 824108 / 01924 835776 meeting place: Lofthouse Working Mens Club, 12-14 Canal Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3HN

Outwood Ladies contact: Mrs Nancy Webster day: 3rd Tuesday of the month (no meeting in phone: 01924 367467 January) meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm WF1 2NE cost: £12 annual membership fee

Speakers, meals out, coffee, chat, events

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Name Contact Details

Bevin Centre contact name: Audrey day: Monday Social Group phone: 07443032689 time: 12.30pm – 3pm meeting place: Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, Outwood, cost: Please enquire with centre Wakefield, WF1 3ET Knit and natter, arts and crafts, boccia bowling

Bevin Centre contact name: Audrey day: Wednesday Bingo phone: 07443032689 time: 12.30pm meeting place: Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, Outwood, cost: please enquire with centre Wakefield, WF1 3ET

Outwood contact name: Mr Hooley day: Wednesday Computer Club phone: 01924 827608 time: 7.30pm meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 cost: please enquire when booking 2NE

Outwood contact: Tony Banks day: 1st Tuesday of the month Community Video phone: 01924 378527 cost: please enquire when booking meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 time: 7.30pm 2NE

Outwood Church contact name: Committee Secretary A range of activities including: Institute phone: 01924 826220 Outwood wives group, pensioners lunch club, meeting place: Outwood Church Institute, Road, Outwood, dance classes, slimming clubs, community WF1 2DT choir, mums and tots

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Name Contact Details

Outwood contact name: Antony Davis day: Monday Community Choir phone: 07876 267 267 time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm meeting place: Outwood Church Institute, Leeds Road, Outwood, cost: £4 WF1 2DT Informal group of local singers of all abilities who just want to sing together and enjoy music.

Outwood - Lunch Clubs

Name Contact Details

Ledger Lane contact name: School staff day: Thursday Lunch Club phone: 01924 303825 time: 11.30am meeting place: Ledger Lane Primary School, Ledger Lane, cost: please enquire with school to check if Wakefield, WF1 2PH places available

Outwood Church contact name: Centre staff day: Wednesday (fortnightly) Institute phone: 01924 822170 / 01924 826220 time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm meeting place: Outwood Church Institute, Leeds Road, Outwood, cost: please enquire with centre Wakefield, WF1 2DT

Lisa’s Café and contact name: Lisa day: Everyday Bistro phone: 01924 827866 cost: Range from about £3.50 - £5 Meal delivery Delivery free to Stanley and Outwood on available orders over £10. Regular bookings for meal delivery accepted.

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Outwood - Physical Activity

Name Contact Details

Tops Fitness and contact name: Jodie Watson day/time: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 8.30pm Rehabilitation phone: 01924 823965 Saturday 8am – 4pm Centre meeting place: 1 Cobham Parade, Leeds Road, Outwood, cost: £27 a month or £5 a session WF1 2DY Gym offering adapted equipment for people

with disabilities / wheelchair users. Neuro website: www.tops.uk.com physiotherapists / rehabilitation instructors

available.

Herries Sequence contact name: Jeanette Herries day: Thursday Dancing phone: 01924 256624 / 07443651117 time: 8pm – 10pm meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking WF12 NE

Scottish Dancing contact name: Ms Chand day: Wednesday phone: 01924 361493 time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm meeting place: Village Hall, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking WF2 0RS

Line Dancing contact name: Ms Chand day: Tuesday phone: 01924 361493 time: 1-2:30pm meeting place: Kirkhamgate Village Hall, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking WF2 0RS

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Health Walk contact name: Health improvement team day: Tuesday New Southgate phone: 01924 307348 time: 10am Surgery meeting place: New Southgate Surgery, Buxton Place (off Leeds cost: free Road) WF1 3JQ The walks are approximately 4 miles. Meet at surgery and then car share to open countryside

Wakefield Walking contact: Walk co-ordinator day: Wednesday, Saturday, some evenings Club phone: 01924 332740 time: various meeting place: Various cost: please enquire at time of booking

www.wakefieldwalkingclub.org.uk Walks range from 5 mile to 18 mile

Line Dancing contact: Mrs Nunns day: Thursday (term time only) phone: 01924 373472 time: 7pm – 9pm meeting place: Parkside Methodist Church, Outwood, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking WF1 2PN

Cycling and Phone: 01924 302385 Stadium track available to book 7 days a week Accessible Meeting Place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road – please enquire at stadium for details. Cycling WF2 8TY Group activities and accessible cycling for people with disabilities or with reduced mobility.

All types of bikes available, adults, child and adapted bikes.

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Name Contact Details

Sun Lane Leisure Phone: 01924 306001 Please contact leisure centre for full time table Centre Fitness Meeting Place: Sun Lane Wakefield WF1 1JD of activities and pool times Sessions Website: www.wakefield.goc.uk/sunlane

Rodillian Runners Meeting Place: RUFC, Lee Moor Road, Stanley, WF3 3EF Small and friendly running club day: Tuesday Website: www.rodillianrunners.co.uk time: 6.30pm Contact via website or turn up at venue

Bowling Phone: 01924 824156 Outdoor bowling club Outwood WMC Meeting Place: Ledger lane, Outwood, WF1 2NS

Stanley Rangers Phone: 01924 870508 or 07720098475 Adult and Child Rugby Team Meeting Place: Stanley sports and Social Club, Lee Moor Road, Stanley Rangers, Stanley sports and social Wakefield, WF3 4EQ club

Website: www.stanleyrangers.org.uk Please enquire for further details

Normanton Golf Phone: 01924 200900 Men, women, children, members and non- Club Meeting Place: Hatfeild Hall, Aberford Road, Stanley, WF3 4JP members welcome – please contact for prices

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Outwood - Support Groups

Name Contact Details

Carers Support contact name: Linda Blackburn day: 2nd Thursday of month Group phone: 01924 305544 time: 11am – 1pm meeting place: Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, Outwood, cost: free Wakefield, WF1 3ET Support group for people providing a caring role for a relative, friend etc.

Outwood Stroke contact name: Chris Welch day: every other Thursday Club phone: 01924 373014 time: 10.30am – 3pm meeting place: Outwood Memorial Hall, Outwood, Wakefield, cost: please enquire at time of booking a WF1 2NE place

Support for people who have experienced a stroke. Social activities, Information and advice

Move Ahead and contact name: Shelia day: occasional – please enquire Second Chance phone: 07779636851 time: 7pm – 9pm Group for Carers meeting place: Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, Outwood, cost: free Wakefield, WF1 3ET Support group for carers of people who have received a brain injury

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Name Contact Details

Move Ahead Day contact name: Sheila day: Tuesday and Friday (school term time Centre phone: 07779636851 only) meeting place: Bevin Community Centre, Bevin Close, Outwood, time: full day Wakefield, WF1 3ET cost: please enquire when booking a place – small daily charge

Group for people who have received a brain injury. Various activities; mainly therapeutic artwork. No personal cares provided; must be independent with cares. Under 60yrs of age. Term time only.

Wakefield Hospice contact name: Carol Vaux Day and time: Tuesday 9.30am – 3.30pm phone: 01924 213900 day and time: Wednesday 1pm – 7pm meeting place: Wakefield Hospice, Stanley Road, Wakefield, cost: free WF1 4TS Drop in support unit for people with life threatening illnesses and their carers. You don’t have to be linked to the hospice.

Wakefield District phone: 01924 215555 day and time: Monday to Wednesday Sight Aid meeting place: Parkside Centre, Leeds Road, Outwood, WF1 2PN 9:30am-1:30pm (attached to church) Support for people with vision impairment advice, support, demonstration of specialized equipment, befriending service.

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Name Contact Details

Slimming World contact name: Centre staff Day and time: Thursday 6pm phone: 01924 824108 / 01924 835776 meeting place: Lofthouse Working Mens Club, 12-14 Canal Lane, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3HN

Alcoholics phone: 01132454567 for details of nearest group Peer support groups at various locations anonymous across Wakefield including Outwood

Wrenthorpe Bingo contact name: Carol Swift/Margaret Smart Phoenix Centre Thursday 7:30pm Club phone: 01924 631292/ 01924 368058 meeting Place: Valley Crescent Friday 7.30pm - 9.30pm  Phoenix Centre, Road, Wakefield WF2 0AE  Valley Crescent, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JB

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Wrenthorpe - Hobbies and Social Groups

Name Contact Details

Wrenthorpe contact: Rev Richard Oldroyd day: 2nd Saturday of the month Methodist Church phone: 01924 373287 time: 10:00am to 12:00 noon Community Coffee meeting place: Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, Morning WF2 0JR

Lindale Methodist contact: Rev Richard Oldroyd day: 1st Saturday of the month Church Coffee phone: 01924 373287 time: 10am – 11:30am

Mornings meeting place: Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield day: Monday (weekly) WF2 0RJ time: 2pm

Wrenthorpe Art contact name: Tanis Farnell day: Thursdays and Craft Group phone: 01924 250334 / 01924 784448 time: 2pm-4pm meeting place: St Anne’s Church Hall ,121 Wrenthorpe Road Wakefield, WF2 0JS Open to all adults interested in painting and craft work. Cost: £1.50 per week - includes tea and biscuits.

Wrenthorpe Bingo contact name: Carol Swift/Margaret Smart Phoenix Centre Thursday 7:30pm Club phone: 01924 631292/ 01924 368058 meeting place: Valley Crescent Friday 7.30pm to 9.30pm  Phoenix Centre, Batley Road, Wakefield WF2 0AE  Valley Crescent, Wrenthorpe

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Wrenthorpe – Lunch Clubs

Name Contact Details

Lawefield Junior contact name: School Secretary day and time: Every Tuesday 11.30am and Infant School phone: 01924 291973 cost: £2.46 for lunch meeting place: Lawefield Lane, Wakefield, WF2 8ST

Café Morning meeting place: Valley Crescent Centre, Off Wrenthorpe Lane, day: Wednesday Wakefield WF2 0JB time: 10am - 12:30 A place to have tea, coffee, cake and a chat, meet new friends and fellow Wrenthorpe residents

Lunch Club contact name: Rob Drost day: 1st Wednesday in the Month Wrenthorpe phone: 01924 373287 time: 12:00noon meeting place: Wrenthorpe Methodist Church, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JR Please call for cost

Wrenthorpe – Physical Activity

Name Contact Details

Wrenthorpe contact name: Angela day: Wednesday Badminton Club phone: 01924 250429 time: 7:30-9:30pm meeting place: Wakefield Girls High School Sports Centre

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

Wrenthorpe contact name: Elaine Moorhouse day: Tuesday Ballroom Dancing phone: 07543466839 time: 7:30pm meeting place: Wrenthorpe Methodist, Wrenthorpe, WF2 0JR

Village Hall phone: 07850000042 Monday - Mums and Tots 9:30am -11:30am Kirkhamgate meeting place: Brandy Carr Road, Wakefield, WF2 0RS Line Dancing 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Tuesday - U3A Line Dancing 1pm - 2:30pm, Aerobics 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Wednesday - Coffee Morning (2nd Weds in month) 10am -11:30am Scottish Dancing 7pm - 10pm

Thursday – U3A Scottish Dancing, 2pm - 4pm Zumba 6pm - 7pm

Sunday - Irish Dancing (3rd Sunday of month) 5pm -7pm

Wrenthorpe contact name: Dave White day: Monday Bowling Club phone: 01924 240961 time: Afternoon – Please call contact for exact meeting place: Wrenthorpe Village Hall, Wrenthorpe Lane, times Wrenthorpe, WF2 0NE

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Wrenthorpe contact name: Gloria Lowry or Christine Sharpe day and time: Tuesday 10:15am - 11:15am Mature Movers phone: 01924 377903 or 01924 461821 Keep Fit meeting place: Wrenthorpe Methodist Hall, Wrenthorpe day and time: Thursday 2pm - 3 pm WF2 0JR Exercise to music in a friendly atmosphere. The pace is suitable for more mature people (does not run in August)

Zumba contact name: Sara day: and time: Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm phone: 07740196915 Friday 9:30am - 10:15am meeting place: Wrenthorpe Village Hall, Wrenthorpe lane, Wrenthorpe, WF2 ONE

Tea Dance phone: 07507 625047 day: Friday meeting place: Wrenthorpe Village Hall, Wrenthorpe lane, time: 1pm - 3pm Wrenthorpe, WF2 ONE

Wrenthorpe - Support Groups

Name Contact Details

Weight Watchers phone: 07507625047 day: Thursday meeting place: Wrenthorpe village hall, Wrenthorpe lane, time: 10am and 6pm Wrenthorpe, WF2 ONE Support to manage weight

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Stanley - Hobbies and Social Groups

Name Contact Details

Stanley Coffee contact: Centre staff day: Thursday Morning phone: 01924 303130 time: 10am – 11.30am meeting place: Library, Stanley Community Centre, cost: minimal to cover drink Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

St Swithun’s contact name: Warden day: Wednesday Coffee Morning phone: 01924 299447 time: 10am meeting place: St Swithun’s Court Independent Living Scheme, (possibly changing to afternoon please check) Ferry Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4QA cost: minimal to cover drink

Non-residents welcome

St Peters Coffee contact name: Centre staff day: 2nd Saturday of month Morning phone: 01924 835746 time: 10am – 12noon meeting place: St Peters Church Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: please enquire with centre staff Wakefield, WF3 4HW

Bingo contact name: Warden day: Monday phone: 01924 299447 time: Monday 1.30pm meeting place: St Swithun’s Court Independent Living Scheme, cost: minimal Ferry Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4QA Non-residents welcome

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Monday Social contact name: Centre staff day: Monday Group phone: 01924 303130 time: 1pm – 3 pm meeting place: Stanley Library , Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: please enquire with Library Wakefield, WF3 3HU refreshments, chat, bingo

Knit and Natter / contact name: Centre staff day: Thursday Craft Club phone: 01924 835746 time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: St Peters Church Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: please enquire with centre Wakefield, WF3 4HW

Singing Group contact name: Centre staff day: Monday (term time only) phone: 01924 835746 time: 1pm – 2.30pm meeting place: St Peters Church, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: please enquire with centre. Wakefield, WF3 4HW

Film Club contact name: Centre staff day: 2nd Friday of month phone: 01924 835746 time: 7.30pm meeting place: St Peters Church, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: free Wakefield, WF3 4HW

West Riding contact name: Centre staff day: variable dates please enquire Water Colour phone: 01924 835746 time: 7 – 9pm Society meeting place: St Peters Church, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4HW

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Readers Group contact name: Centre staff day: some Thursdays of month phone: 01924 303130 time: 5.45pm - 7pm meeting place: Stanley Library, Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU day: 1st Monday of month time: 10am

Family History contact name: Centre staff day: Saturday Group phone: 01924 303130 time:1pm meeting place: Stanley Library, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

Childrens Ark contact name: Centre staff day: Thursday - term time only (Mums/ phone: 01924 835746 time: 9:15am Grandparents and meeting place: St Peters Church Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, Tots group) Wakefield, WF3 4HW

Stanley -Lunch Clubs

Name Contact Details

Stanley contact name: Centre staff day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Community Café phone: 01924 835746 time: 11am – 2pm meeting place: St Peters Church Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: various Wakefield, WF3 4HW

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Name Contact Details

Stanley Lunch contact name: Centre staff day: Tuesday Club phone: 01924 835746 time: 10am – 2pm (includes meal meeting place: St Peters Church Centre, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, cost: £5 – please call to book and a range of Wakefield, WF3 4HW activities)

Lisa’s Café and contact name: Lisa day: Everyday Bistro phone: 01924 827866 cost: Range from about £3.50 - £5 Meal delivery Delivery free to Stanley and Outwood on available orders over £10. Regular bookings for meal delivery accepted.

Stanley - Physical Activity

Name Contact Details

Zumba meeting place: Stanley community centre , Lake Lock Road, Day: Thursday Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Tango meeting place: Stanley community centre , Lake Lock Road, day: Monday Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU time: 7pm - 9pm

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Boxercise meeting place: Stanley community centre , Lake Lock Road, day: Tuesday Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU time: 6:15pm - 7:15pm

Pound Exercise meeting place: Stanley community centre , Lake Lock Road, day: Thursday Class Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU time: 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Stanley Bowling contact: Mrs Haist day: Wednesday (please enquire when Club phone: 01924 826289 booking as closed during winter months) meeting place: Long Causeway, Stanley, WF3 4JA time: 1pm (behind the community centre) cost: £15 a year social membership or £25 play as part of the bowling team (subject to change – please enquire when booking)

Wakefield Walking contact: Walk co-ordinator day: Wednesday, Saturday, some evenings Club phone: 01924 332740 time: various meeting place: Various cost: please enquire at time of booking

www.wakefieldwalkingclub.org.uk Walks range from 5 mile to 18 mile

Yoga contact name: Centre Staff day: Tuesday phone: 01924 303130 time: 9.15-10.15am meeting place: Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Road, cost: please enquire at time of booking Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU

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Cycling and phone: 01924 302385 Stadium track available to book 7 days a week, Accessible meeting place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road WF2 8TY please enquire for further details Cycling Group activities and accessible cycling for people with disabilities or with reduced mobility All types of bikes available to hire including adult, child and adapted bikes

Sun Lane Leisure phone: 01924 306001 Please contact leisure centre for full time table Centre Fitness meeting place: Sun Lane Wakefield WF1 1JD of activities and pool times Sessions website: www.wakefield.goc.uk/sunlane

Stanley Rangers phone: 01924 870508 or 07720098475 Adult and Child Rugby Team Rugby League meeting place: Stanley sports and social club Stanley Rangers, Stanley sports and social club website: www.stanleyrangers.org.uk Please enquire for further details

Normanton Golf phone: 01924 200900 Men, women, children, members and non- Club meeting place: Hatfield Hall, Aberford Road, Stanley, WF3 4JP members welcome – please contact for prices

Rodillian Runners Website: www.rodillianrunners.co.uk day: Tuesday Meeting Place: RUFC, Lee Moor Road, Stanley, WF3 3EF time: 6.30pm Contact via website or turn up at venue Small and friendly running club

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Wheelers and contact name: John Leighton day: Thursday Wobblers phone: 01924 367437 time: 1pm – 4pm meeting place: Stanley Community Centre, Lake Lock Road, cost: please enquire at time of booking a Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU place

Social / support group for people with physical disabilities, Indoor bowling, pool, bingo, table games, coffee, chat

Slimming World meeting place: Stanley community centre , Lake Lock Road, day: Wednesday Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 3HU time: 9am - 11am

Wakefield Hospice contact name: Carol Vaux day and time: Tuesday 9.30am – 3.30pm phone: 01924 213900 day and time: Wednesday 1pm – 7pm meeting place: Wakefield Hospice, Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 cost: free 4TS Drop in support unit for people with life threatening illnesses and their carers. You don’t have to be linked to the hospice.

Alcoholics phone: 01132454567 for details of nearest group Peer support groups at various locations anonymous across Wakefield including Outwood

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College Grove - Hobbies and Social Groups

Name Contact Details

Coffee Morning contact name: Margaret Dodd day and time: 2nd Saturday in month at 10am phone: 01924 382846 meeting place: Trinity Methodist Church, Norton Road (off Stanley Road and Jacobs Well Lane), Wakefield, WF1 3QG

Thursday Social contact name: Margaret Dodd day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of month Group phone: 01924 382846 time: 1pm – 3.30pm meeting place: Trinity Methodist Church, Norton Road (off Stanley Road and Jacobs Well Lane), Wakefield, WF1 3QG

Hatfeild Court Contact name: scheme manager day and time: 6pm Tuesday and Thursday Bingo Phone: 01924 361923 Meeting place: Hatfeild Court Independent Living Scheme, Howard street, Wakefield, WF1 3LD

Jazz nights and phone: 01977 680542 Tuesday Jazz workshops 7:30pm - 9:30pm Jazz workshops meeting place: Wakefield sports club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, For anyone wanting to develop skills in Jazz WF1 3RR contact Pete 07813967364

website:www.wakefieldsportsclub.org Friday Jazz nights 7:30pm

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College Grove - Physical Activity

Name Contact Details

Wakefield Sports phone: 01924 365007 Monday – Judo / acting and social club meeting place: Wakefield sports club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, Wednesday – band rehearsal, judo, acting, WF1 3RR karate, kick boxing Sunday – Quiz night website: www.wakefieldsportsclub.org Please enquire for times

Crown Green phone: Sue 07948013352 Please enquire for days/times/cost Bowls meeting place: Wakefield sports club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, Crown green bowls all year WF1 3RR Plus social activities such as whist, quiz nights and coffee mornings for members website: www.wakefieldsportsclub.org

Wakefield Squash phone: 01924 365007 Please enquire for days/times/cost Club meeting place: Wakefield sports club, Eastmoor Road, Wakefield, Coaching for adults and children of all abilities WF1 3RR Courts available to hire for members email: [email protected]

website: www.wakefieldsportsclub.org

Wakefield Walking contact: Walk co-ordinator day: Wednesday, Saturday, some evenings Club phone: 01924 366655 time: various meeting place: Various cost: please enquire at time of booking

www.wakefieldwalkingclub.org.uk Walks range from 5 mile to 18 mile

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Accessible phone: 01924 302385 Saturday 10am – 11.30am (open to all) Cycling meeting place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road WF2 8TY Monday 10am – 12noon (stroke group)

Group activities and accessible cycling for people with disabilities or with reduced mobility

Sun Lane Leisure phone: 01924 306001 Please contact leisure centre for full time table Centre Fitness meeting place: Sun Lane Wakefield WF1 1JD of activities and pool times Sessions website: www.wakefield.gov.uk/sunlane

College Grove - Support Groups

Name Contact Details

Wakefield Hospice contact name: Carol Vaux Monday 1pm-7pm Bereavement Support phone: 01924 213900 Tuesday 9.30am – 3.30pm and Wednesday meeting place: Wakefield Hospice, Stanley Road, Wakefield, WF1 1pm – 7pm drop-in support unit for people with 4TS life threatening illnesses and their carers. You

don’t have to be linked to the hospice. Offer complementary therapies, music therapy and art activities. No referral needed.

Thursday 9:30am - 3:30pm Bereavement Support

Page 25 of 35 Updated September 2018 Eastmoor - Hobbies and Social Groups

Name Contact Details

Colourful Crafts phone: 01924 361212 day Thursday meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s time: 1pm - 2:30pm Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW Informal and friendly. Crafts, chat and a cuppa. All abilities welcome. £2 includes refreshments and materials

Dads and Kids phone: 01924 361212 day: Saturday meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s time: 10am – 11.30 Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW cost: £1.50 per session

Eastmoor phone: 01924 361212 day: Monday Resident Arts meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s time: 6pm – 8pm Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW cost: £2

Local group interested in all areas of practical arts and crafts.

Fortnightly phone: 01924 382846 day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month Thursday Club meeting place: Trinity Wakefield Methodist Church, Eastmoor, time: 1.00pm – 3:30pm WF1 4LH Social activities and speakers for retired people.

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Games and contact name: Emma day: Tuesday Giggles phone: 01924 361212 time: 1pm – 3pm meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW Socialise and enjoy the company of others

Incredible Edible contact name: Andy Austerfield day: Friday Gardening Club phone: 07971 098510 time: please call to confirm. meeting place: Eastmoor Community Garden, Park Hill Lane, WF1 4NJ

Simply Leisure contact name: Maureen Rishworth day: Monday phone: 01924 361212 time: 1pm – 3pm meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW Fun and relaxed group for ladies and gentlemen over 55 years old.

Eastmoor Social contact name: Pauline Howe day: Monday Group phone: 01977 552114 time: 11:30am – 2pm meeting place: St Andrews Church, Peterson Road, Eastmoor, WF1 cost: £12 4DX Includes transport, activities and 2 course lunch

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Eastmoor - Lunch Clubs

Name Contact Details

St Swithun’s phone: 01924 361212 day: Monday to Friday Community Cafe meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s time: 8.30am – 2.30pm Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW

Your Space Cafe phone: 01924 255349 day: Monday - Thursday meeting place: St Andrews Church, Peterson Road, Eastmoor, time: 10am – 2pm WF1 4DZ

Eastmoor - Physical Activity

Name Contact Details

Fit and Friendly phone: 01924 361212 day: Friday meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s time: 10am – 12noon Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW Social group for ladies over 55 years old. Weekly chair based exercise classes as well as occasional speakers, games and social events.

Health Walk phone: 01924 361212 day: Tuesday (second, third and fourth meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Tuesday of the month) Community Centre, Eastmoor, WF1 4RW time: 10am – 12noon

Eastmoor - Support Groups

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Cookery phone: 01924 361212 day and time: Please enquire Workshops meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW All levels of cooking ability welcome. Build on basic skills; prepare healthy and good value food. Socialize in a friendly group. £1:50

Wakefield District phone: 01924 361212 day and time: 10am -12pm (enquire for dates) Sight Aid meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW Monthly coffee morning for people experiencing sight loss and their family and carers. Socialise, ask advice, and meet new friends.

Eastmoor Job phone: 01924 361212 day and time: Friday 9am - 12 noon Club and meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s Employability Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW Supported job search sessions for those Courses seeking employment or looking to change jobs

SMASH group phone: Daz 01924 255363 day and time: One Wednesday a month meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s 1pm - 3pm Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW Please enquire for exact dates

Support / social group for anyone with a long term heath condition and their carers

Catch a Falling phone: 01924 361212 day and time: Alternate Wednesdays 6:30pm Page 29 of 35 Updated September 2018 Eastmoor - Support Groups

Name Contact Details Star meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s - 8:30pm (please enquire for exact dates) Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW Wakefield adult mental health support group.

A place to talk in a safe environment and make understanding friends.

Health and phone: 01924 361212 Various course run throughout the year on Wellbeing meeting place: Eastmoor Community Project, St Swithun’s topics such as; managing anxiety and Courses Community Centre, Eastmoor , WF1 4RW depression, parental support, first aid, cooking skills and basic English skills.

Please enquire for a full list of courses, dates and times.

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Volunteering – for whole area

Name Contact Details

NOVA contact name: Group co-ordinator Please see website for a list of volunteering phone: 01924 367418 opportunities in the local area. If you do not email: [email protected] have access to a computer please contact website: www.do-it.org.uk NOVA by telephone.

Age UK Wakefield contact name: Service staff Various volunteering roles supporting older District phone: 01977 552114 adults in Wakefield. Please enquire for further email: [email protected] details. website: www.ageuk.org.uk

Other useful contacts

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St Catherine’s Contact Name: Tracey Purchon day: Monday to Friday Church Centre phone: 01924 211130 time: 10am – 4pm meeting place: St Catherine’s Centre Doncaster Road cost: please enquire when booking a place Wakefield, WF1 5HL Day Care Service, transport and lunch included

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Thornycroft phone: 01977 703384 Social day centre with transport, 2 course Centre meeting place: Half Penny Lane, Pontefract home cooked meal plus activities including bingo, darts, pool, computer room, craft Day Centre with activities, table top games, coffee and chat. transport Open 5 days per week.

cost: £5.50 a day without transport £11:00 a day including transport from anywhere in Wakefield

The Silver Line phone: 0800 4 70 80 90 Free confidential helpline providing (helpline for older information, friendship and advice to older adults) website: www.thesilverline.org.uk people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Wakefield and 5 phone: 01924 316946 Providing courses that can help you on your Towns Recovery meeting place: Wakefield and 5 Towns Recovery College, Drury recovery journey. College Lane Health And Wellbeing Centre, Drury Lane, Wakefield WF1 2TE Courses available include condition specific courses, such as living with anxiety and South West busting stress. In addition, a number of Yorkshire educational courses are available, including Partnership NHS creative writing and IT for beginners Foundation Trust

WOFAG contact name: Margaret Dodd (Chair) day and time: Forum group meets every Wakefield Over email: [email protected] second Tuesday of the month 50s Action Group meeting place: Fire Station, Brunswick Street, Wakefield, Please contact for further details WF1 4PA

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Citizens Advice phone: 03444 111 444 A free service to support you with advice Bureau (CAB) address: 27 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SR needed for the problems people face they also work to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives

Carers Wakefield phone: 01924 305544 Support, information and advocacy for adult and District address: 25 King St, Wakefield WF1 2SR carers who are providing a caring role for relatives, friends etc. website:www.carerswakefield.org.uk

Access Bus contact name: Service staff A door-to-door service for people who have phone: 0113 348 1903 difficulty in using conventional public transport email: [email protected] due to a disability. Operates on a number of postal address: Wellington House, 40-50 Wellington Street, Leeds free of charge Access Bus routes. Telephone LS1 2DE for a registration form.

website: www.wymetro.com/BusTravel/accessrural/AccessBus

DIAL contact name: Centre staff Information on a range of issues for older (Disability phone: 01977 723933 / 01977 723934 adults or those with mobility / health needs. Information Supply RADAR Key’s. Advice Line)

Social Care Direct contact name: Social Workers A team of social workers who are a first point phone: 0345 8503 503 of contact for social care services in the Wakefield district

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Lightwaves Centre phone: 01924 360158 Various activities to support health and wellbeing – please enquire with centre for website: www.lightwaves.org.uk details

Thornes Park phones: 01924 302385 Various activities including gymnastics, Stadium meeting place: Thornes Park Stadium, Horbury Road athletics, running club, gym, exercise classes, WF2 8TY crèche available.

Please enquire with centre for full details

Sun Lane Leisure phone: 01924 306001 Please contact leisure centre for full time table Centre Fitness meeting place: Sun Lane Wakefield WF1 1JD of activities and pool times Sessions website: www.wakefield.gov.uk/sunlane

Aspire Health and phone: 01924 307820 Access to multiple venues/activities across the Fitness district i.e. swimming, gym, fitness classes Membership website: www.wakefield.gov.uk £23 a month

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Activate leisure phone: 01924 307820 Available to people in receipt of certain card benefits, students 16+ or those registered blind website: www.wakefield.gov.uk or deaf.

Price of yearly card provides 20% discount when shown on a wide range of sports and activities. Activities include swimming, gym, fitness classes, sauna, steam room, golf, badminton, table tennis and watersports.

Carers can participate in the same activity for free if support is needed.

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