Local Support and Social Groups to aid independence and healthy living Wakefield North West - Ossett, Overton, Horbury, Middlestown Netherton and Lupset 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 Ossett and Overton 2 - 11 Horbury, Middlestown and Netherton 12 - 21 Lupset 22 - 25 Other Useful Contacts area wide 26 - 27 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 NORMANTON, Altofts, Featherstone, Sharlston, Crofton, Walton and Nostell WAKEFIELD SOUTH AND RURAL – City Centre, Alverthorpe, Thornes, Agbrigg, Sandal, Crigglestone, Hall Green and Kettlethorpe WAKEFIELD NORTH – Outwood, Wrenthorpe, Stanley, College Grove and Eastmoor Page 2 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett – Hobbies and Social Groups Name Contact Details Monday Club contact name: John Alfie day: Monday phone: 01924 275418 time: 10am – 12noon meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET Newspapers, table games, chit chat Tea and coffee available for small contribution Forget me Not contact name: Alzheimer’s Society Wakefield day: First Tuesday (Monthly) Cafe phone: 01924 275418 time: 1pm – 3pm (Alzheimer’s email: [email protected] Society) meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET A place for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends to relax, meet new people, share information or simply to have a cup of tea and a chat. King’s Way contact name: John Alfie day: Friday Singers phone: 01924 275418 time: 6:30pm meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET Ossett Library contact name: Librarian Ossett: phone: 01924 303040 Temporary Closed for Refurbishment Please meeting place: Ossett Library, Station Road, Ossett, WF5 8AB contact the 01924 302 210 for re-opening information. Coffee Morning contact name: Reception day: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month Church Street phone: 01924 217667 time: 10:00am -12 noon meeting place: Church Street Surgery, 1st floor health & wellbeing Cuppa, chat, crafts, exercise, games – join in room, Kingsway, Ossett WF5 8DF as much or as little as you want Page 3 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett – Hobbies and Social Groups Name Contact Details Computer help meeting place: Wellgate Café, Ossett Town Centre day: 1st Thursday phone: Church Street Surgery 01924 217667 time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Bring your own laptop or tablet Register at Church Street Surgery reception to attend – as this group is run by one of the practice champions Ukulele Club contact name: Mark Ellerker day: Thursday (occasionally) phone: 01924 272006 call for dates and times meeting place: Eller Coffee Shop, Station Road, Ossett Art Group contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Monday phone: 01924 274838 time: 7pm-9pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett WF5 8AN day: Wednesday time: 10am – 12noon and 7pm - 9pm Wednesday Club contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Wednesday (Alternating Wednesdays)) phone: 01924 274838 time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett WF5 8AN Please call to check monthly dates Bridge Club contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Wednesday phone: 01924 274838 time: 7.00pm – 10pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett WF5 8AN Page 4 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett – Hobbies and Social Groups Name Contact Details Photographic Club contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Thursday phone: 01924 274838 time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett WF5 8AN September – May Refreshments available Book Club contact name: Mark Ellerker day: 2nd Tuesday of the month phone: 01924 272006 time: 7pm meeting place: Eller Coffee Shop, Station Road, Ossett Poetry Group contact name: Mark Ellerker day: Thursday phone: 01924 272006 time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm meeting place: Eller Coffee Shop, Station Road, Ossett Art Group contact name: Keith Oldroyd day: Monday phone: 01924 262728 time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm meeting place: Scout HQ, Manor Road. Ossett WF5 0LQ Kings Way Church contact name: John Alfie day: Saturday Coffee Morning phone: 01924 275418 time: 10am meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET Page 5 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett – Hobbies and Social Groups Name Contact Details Incredibly Edible contact name: Andy Austerfield day: Thursday Mornings gardening club phone: 07971098510 time: 10am meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect Road, Ossett WF5 8AN Incredible Edible Gardening Club sessions are open to growers of all abilities and aim to bring together both experienced and novice gardeners wanting to develop their gardening skills. Sessions are free – “Veggie Vouchers” can be purchased each week and exchanged for club grown plants and produce. Shared Craft phone: 01924 263311 day: Tuesday meeting place: Christ Church South Ossett, Vicar Lane, Ossett, time: 2pm – 4pm WF5 0BE Community Drop Contact name: Shaun Bingham day: Tuesday In – Gawthorpe phone: 07724040887 time: 10:15am – 12noon meeting place: Salvation Army, Leeds Road, Ossett, WF5 9QW Parents & contact name: John Alfie day: Wednesdays Toddlers Group phone: 01924 275418 time: 9:30am meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET Please check regarding costs Gawthorpe Contact name: Shaun Bingham day: Wednesday Giggles phone: 07724040887 time: 10am – 11:30am Parent & Toddler meeting place: Salvation Army, Leeds Road, Ossett, WF5 9QW group Page 6 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett – Hobbies and Social Groups Name Contact Details New mums - contact name: Tracy day: Friday Community Cafe phone: 07580513605 time: 9am – 11am meeting place: South Ossett Baptist Church, Junction Lane, Ossett, Refreshments, conversation with other mums, WF5 0HA mutual support, baby weighing, breastfeeding advice and post natal depression support. Thursday Friendly contact name: Margaret Bradley day: 2nd and 4th Thursday of month Club phone: 01924 262780 time: 2pm – 4pm Overton meeting place: St Luke’s Church, Overton, Wakefield WF4 4RB cost: £1 subs and £1 bingo Quizzes, meals out, cup of tea and a chat Ossett - Lunch Clubs Name Contact Details South Ossett phone: 01924 263311 day: Monday Lunch Club meeting place: Christ Church Centre, Off Vicar Lane, Ossett time: 11am – 1pm WF5 0BE cost: £4.75 (price may vary) Vicar comes once a month for communion on 2nd Monday of month and the 3rd Monday play table games. Page 7 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett - Lunch Clubs Name Contact Details Ossett War contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Wednesday Memorial phone: 01924 274838 time: 11:30am – 1pm (lunch served at Community Centre meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect 12.15pm) - Community Cafe Road, Ossett WF5 8AN cost: £4.50 Home cooked food Park Square Phone: 01924 280278 day: Wednesday to Friday 11.30am – 1.30pm Fisheries Meeting place: Park Square, Ossett, WF5 0JU and 4.30pm – 8pm Saturday 11:30am – 1.30pm Home meals A Fish and Chip shop that will deliver for free within 2miles for a minimum spend for £5 Ossett - Physical Activity Name Contact Details Indoor Bowls contact name: John Alfie day & time: phone: 01924 275418 Wednesday 2.00pm meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett, WF5 8ET Thursday 1.45pm Friday 10.00am Keep Fit contact name: John Alfie day: Thursday phone: 01924 275418 time: 10:30am meeting place: Kings Way Church, Wesley Street, Ossett WF5 5ET Please check regarding costs Page 8 of 27 Updated October 2019 Ossett - Physical Activity Name Contact Details Sequence Dance contact name: Jeanette day: Wednesday phone: 07821 656839 time: 1.30pm – 3.30pm meeting place: Primrose Hall, Green Park Avenue, Ossett, £3 cost per person (subject to change) WF4 6EG No need to attend in couples Chair Aerobics – contact: Georgina day: Wednesday Gentle Exercise phone: 07912 878536 time: 10.30am – 11.30am meeting place: Primrose Hall, Green Park Avenue, Horbury, WF4 5DA Indoor Bowling contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Thursday phone: 01924 274838 time: 2pm – 4pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect day: Friday Road, Ossett WF5 8AN time: 10am – 12 noon day: Monday time: 10am – 12 Yoga contact name: Jo Oldfield day: Monday phone: 01924 262390 / 07855253139 time: 7pm – 8.30pm meeting place: Ossett War Memorial Community Centre, Prospect day: Thursday Road, Ossett WF5 8AN time: 9:30am – 11am cost: £6 each session Retired Ladies contact name: Chris Gasteen day: Monday Keep Fit phone: 01924 274838 time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm