Monday - BOROUGHBRIDGE ART GROUP
Venue - Boroughbridge Methodist Church
Time - 9.30 - 11.30am
Further Information - Self-help supported by occasional demonstrations. For those 55+.
Contact - John Longbottom on 01423 325592
Monday - LITTLE FISHES
Venue - Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 9.15 - 1.00am term-time only
Further Information - For toddlers with carers.
Contact - Church Office on 01765 690930
Monday - NEW BABY CLUB
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - For new parents of babies 6 weeks - 3 months old with a rolling programme of sessions.
Contact - Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 034 9594
Monday - AGE CONCERN NORTH YORKSHIRE (RIPON) - WALK OUT WELL 50+
Venue - Meet outside Ripon Library
Time - 10.00am
Further Information - A relaxed short walk. No need for special gear, just come suitably dressed. Participation is free.
Contact - Age Concern on 01423 502253
Monday - SALVATION ARMY LUNCHEON CLUB
Venue - The Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 11.45am for 12.00 noon
Further Information - A hot meal costs £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee.
Contact - Steve or Angela Noble on 01765 692657
Monday - BOROUGHBRIDGE MONDAY CLUB
Venue - Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm
Further Information - Social afternoon for the over 60s.
Contact - David Allon at Boroughbridge Community Care on 01423 324504
Monday - NIDD CHORALE
Venue - Summerbridge Methodist Church
Time - 6.30 - 8.00pm
Further Information - A quality choral singing group. Entry by audition.
Contact - Margaret Mitchell on 01423 711041
Tuesday - Friday - HELTER SKELTER CLUB FOR PARENTS & TODDLERS
Venue - YMCA, 4 Water Skellgate, Ripon
Time - 9.00 - 11.00am
Contact - David Gardener on 01765 607609/Cath O'Brien on 01765 600106
Tuesday - ARTS WORKSHOP
Venue - Ambulance Hall, North Road, Ripon
Time - 9.00am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - Develop your skills as an artist; receive a critical appraisal by other members & occasional visiting artists.
Contact - Eileen Walters on 01765 600427
Tuesday - SUNBEAMS TODDLER GROUP
Venue - Salvation Army Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 9.30 - 11.30am term-time only
Further Information - Play activities, crafts, stories and songs for tots and carers.
Contact - Liz Copas on 01765 - 603631/07812520246/Steph Ruddy 01765 692657
Tuesday - WELL BABY CLINIC - HEALTH VISITOR DROP-IN
Venue - Greystone School Bungalow, Ripon (near Morrison's Supermarket)
Time - 9.00 - 11.30am
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Tuesday - RIPON CLUB FOR THE BLIND (AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED)
Venue - Lister House, Southgate, Ripon
Time - 10.00 - 11.30am
Further Information - September - May only. Transport available.
Contact - Harry Livingston on 01765 602786
Tuesday - AGE CONCERN NORTH YORKSHIRE (RIPON) - COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Allhallowgate Church Hall, Victoria Grove, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - Cost £1. Relax & enjoy - everyone welcome.
Contact - Catharine Green on 01765 606872
Tuesday - RIPON ARTS WORKSHOP
Venue - Ambulance Hall, North Road, Ripon
Time - 12.30pm
Further Information - The emphasis is on developing your skills as an artist, finishing with a critical appraisal by other members.
Contact - Pauline Sugden, Secretary on 01765 606158
Tuesday - BABY DROP-IN
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Further Information - Children 12 months and under.
Contact - Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 034 9594
Tuesday - BOROUGHBRIDGE TOY LIBRARY - 'TOY TOWN'
Venue - Boroughbridge Children's Centre
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Further Information - Fun activities for pre-school children. £1 for refreshments and resources.
Contact - Boroughbridge Children's Centre on 01423 322632
Tuesday - TEA DANCE
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove, Ripon
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm
Further Information - Cost £2 including refreshments.
Contact - Margaret Baxter on 01765 601846/Barbara Williams on 01765 604432
Tuesday - HARROGATE ROAD METHODIST CHURCH WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP
Venue - Harrogate Road Methodist Church, Ripon
Time - 2.30pm
Further Information - Welcomes new members/visitors of all denominations. No age limit. September - May.
Contact - Mrs A Frazier on 01765 601434
Tuesday - AVALON RIPON KLUB (ARK)
Venue - Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm (Not August)
Further Information - A social club for adults with learning/physical disabilities.
Contact - Jerry Anderson on 01423 780315/ jerryjanderson@btinternet.com
Tuesday - SCUBA DIVING FOR ALL LTD - SCUBA DIVING THEORY
Venue - Salvation Army Outreach Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 6.30pm
Further Information - Charity based in Ripon, covering the Yorkshire area. Fully trained diving instructors. Teaches scuba diving to people with and without disabilities.
Contact - Yvonne or Archie on 01765 606244/ toarvon@hotmail.co.uk
Wednesday - CITY OF RIPON & DISTRICT FORUM
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall, Victoria Grove, Ripon
Time - 9.45 - 10.30am
Further Information - Illustrated talks & presentations on a wide range of topics. £1.50 including refreshments. Open to all.
Contact - Neale Harris on 01765 604896
Wednesday - THE RIPON MIND CENTRE DROP-IN
Venue - Holy Trinity Church Crypt, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Further Information - Offers mental health support in a relaxed and friendly environment, as well as information and guidance to anyone aged 18+ who suffer from any type of mental disorder/distress. Computer & creative courses. Soup lunch 12.30pm.
Contact - Chris Raddings on 01423 503335/07918077301
Wednesday - NIDDERDALE WRITERS GROUP
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - Creative writing. Different venues in Pateley Bridge.
Contact - Lesley Pemberton on 01423 712063
Wednesday - BOROUGHBRIDGE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE LUNCH CLUB
Venue - Gwendolen Court, Southwalk Drive, Boroughbridge
Time - 11.45am - 1.15pm
Further Information - £2.70 for 2-course meal with tea/coffee.
Contact - David Allon on 01423 324504
Wednesday - LITTLE FISHES +
Venue - Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 2.00pm term-time only.
Further Information - Structured sessions with stories & crafts for older toddlers.
Contact - Church Office on 01765 690930
Wednesday - AGE CONCERN NORTH YORKSHIRE (RIPON) - ART CLASS
Venue - The Meads, South Crescent, Ripon
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm (September - May).
Further Information - All stages welcome. Materials supplied at first. 3 outings arranged during summer months. £2 per session.
Contact - Catharine Green on 01765 606872
Wednesday - SCUBA DIVING FOR ALL LTD
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 6.30 - 8.00pm
Further Information - Charity based in Ripon, covering the Yorkshire area. Fully trained diving instructors. Teaches scuba diving to people with and without disabilities.
Contact - Yvonne or Archie on 01765 606244/ toarvon@hotmail.co.uk
Wednesday - KIDS CLUB
Venue - Salvation Army Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 6.00 - 7.00pm term-time only
Further Information - Games, crafts & activities for 7 - 11 year olds.
Contact - Steve or Angela Noble on 01765 600933
Wednesday - YOUTH DROP-IN - AGES 11+
Venue - Allhallowgate Church Hall, Victoria Grove, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm
Contact - Claire Green on 01765 602467
Thursday - ALLHALLOWGATE METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Victoria Grove entrance, Allhallowgate Church, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Thursday - RIPON COMMUNITY TOY LIBRARY
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 9.30am - 12.30pm (10.00am - 12.00 noon school holidays)
Contact - Anna Wallin on 01765 600792
Thursday - MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TRUST FUND
Venue - The Bowling Club, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon
Time - 10.30am - 2.30pm
Further Information - For the younger disabled and carers aged 18 - 65. Quizzes, raffles, games and lunch. Physiotherapy available & regular outings.
Contact - Mollie Evans on 01765 601639/Pauline Farrar on 01765 605740
Thursday - SALVATION ARMY LUNCHEON CLUB
Venue - The Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 11.45am for 12.00 noon
Further Information - A hot meal costs £3.50 for 2 courses with tea/coffee.
Contact - Steve or Angela Noble on 01765 692657
Thursday - BABY CLINIC - THE HEALTH VISITOR DROP-IN CLINIC
Venue - Community House & Hazel House, Sharow View, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.30pm
Further Information - 'Weigh, Stay & Play' including school holidays.
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Thursday - TDI THURSDAY
Venue - The Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm term-time only
Further Information - A youth drop-in. Games & activities for 12 - 16 year olds.
Contact - Steve or Angela Noble on 01765 692657
Thursday - FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE
Venue - Ripon Hospital, Firby Lane, Ripon
Time - 12.00 noon - 2.30pm
Contact - Ripon Hospital on 01765 602546
Thursday - OPEN COUNTRY - RIPON TANDEM CLUB FOR DISABLED PEOPLE
Venue - Ripon Leisure Centre, Dallamires Lane, Ripon
Time - 6.00pm Further Information - A cycle in the countryside with a drink in a country pub.
Contact - Open Country on 01423 507227 or visit www.opencountry.org.uk
Friday - BREAST-FEEDING LUNCH
Venue - Hazel House, Sharow View, Ripon
Time - 12.00 noon - 1.30pm
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Friday - MINOS (MUMS IN NEED OF SUPPORT)
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 9.30 - 11.30am
Contact - Liz Copas on 01765 603631/07812520246
Friday - STONHAM DROP-IN
Venue - The Arches, Holy Trinity Church, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - For any one-off tenancy issues or ring 01423 705400.
Friday - LITTLE GEMS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Contact - Liz Copas on 01765 603631/07812520246 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Friday - MIDWIFE DROP-IN
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Ripon
Time - 3.30 - 4.30pm
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Friday - BOROUGHBRIDGE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE - COFFEE MORNING
Venue - 1 Hall Square, Boroughbridge
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Further Information - Coffee & biscuits 50p.
Contact - David Allon on 01423 324504
Friday - THE RIPON MIND CENTRE DROP-IN
Venue - Holy Trinity Church Crypt, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Further Information - Offers mental health support in a relaxed and friendly environment, as well as information and guidance to anyone aged 18+ who suffer from any type of mental disorder/distress. Arts & Crafts/Music group. Lunch 12.30pm. Programme of events to include relaxation, group discussions etc.
Contact - Chris Raddings on 01423 503335/07918077301
Friday - DNA YOUTH NIGHT
Venue - New Life Church, Water Skellgate, Ripon
Time - 7.30 - 10.00pm
Further Information - Live music, entertainment, chat, game stations, FREE food & drink.
Contact - Johan Gericke on 01765 650409
Friday - RAP SWIMMING: RELAXATION & REHABILITATION SESSION
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 7.30 - 8.30pm
Further Information - Swimming for disabled people & their families/carers.
Contact - Danielle Mulholland, Harrogate Borough Council on 01423 556719
Friday - RIPON AMATEUR OPERATIC SOCIETY
Venue - Operatic Hall, Water Skellgate, Ripon
Time - 7.30pm
Contact - Cathy Grimmer on 07718448505 or visit www.ripon-amateur-operatic-society.co.uk
Sunday - SCUBA DIVING FOR ALL LTD
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 11.30am - 1.30pm
Further Information - Charity based in Ripon, covering the Yorkshire area. Fully trained diving instructors. Teaches scuba diving to people with and without disabilities.
Contact - Yvonne or Archie on 01765 606244/ toarvon@hotmail.co.uk
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Contact - Liz Copas on 01765 603631/07812520246