Monday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - 'CALLING OLDER MEN'
Venue - Different lunch venues
Time - 12.00 noon - 1.30pm. First Monday in the month.
Further Information - Gentlemen needed for DIY/maintenance sessions at various locations.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
Tuesday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - WATH COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Samwaies Hall, Wath
Time - 9.45 - 11.45am. Last Tuesday in the month.
Further Information - Refreshments £1. Raffle (50p for 5) & homemade cakes.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
Tuesday - THE NIDDERDALE 'WALK OUT WELL' GROUP
Venue - Meet outside the Feastfield Medical Centre, Pateley Bridge
Time - 10.00am. First Tuesday in the month.
Further Information - Keep fit & enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Shared transport available to the start.
Contact - Jenny Moss on 01765 603022
Tuesday - KIRKBY MALZEARD METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Methodist Church, Kirkby Malzeard
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Second Tuesday in the month.
Contact - Rev. Susan Richardson on 01765 658282
Tuesday - RIPON HARD OF HEARING GROUP
Venue - Tiffin's Café, Ripon Community House
Time - 2.00pm. Third Tuesday in the month.
Contact - Helen Jones on 01423 326642
Tuesday - THE CARERS' RESOURCE - Ripon Carers' Group Afternoon Tea
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 2.30pm
Further Information - Meets second Tuesday in the month for afternoon tea and a chat. Open to anyone living in the Ripon area that cares for a family member/friend/neighbour.
Contact - Jill Smith on 01765 690222
Tuesday - PATELEY BRIDGE ART CLUB
Venue - Broadbelt Hall, Glasshouses
Time - 7.15pm. First Tuesday in the month.
Further Information - For all who are interested in art. Speakers, demonstrations, workshops. £20 annual fee or £3 to attend a monthly meeting.
Contact - Richard Squire on 01423 508180 / email richardasquire@yahoo.co.uk
Wednesday - HARROGATE & DISTRICT SOCIETY FOR THE BLIND
Venue - Memorial Hall, Pateley Bridge
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon. First Wednesday in the month.
Contact - Anne Worden on 01423 565915
Wednesday - WALK OUT WELL
Venue - Meet outside Mashamshire Community Office, Little Market Square, Masham
Time - 10.00am. Third Wednesday in the month.
Contact - Howard Charles on 01765 689178
Wednesday - RIPON LIBRARY & CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE - 'STORYTIMES'
Venue - Ripon Library
Time - 10.30 - 11.00am. First Wednesday in the month.
Contact - Ripon Library on 08450349524
Wednesday - STROKE ASSOCIATION - HARROGATE & DISTRICT - DROP-IN
Venue - Wesley Chapel, Oxford Street, Harrogate
Time - 1.30 - 3.30pm. Last Wednesday in the month.
Contact - Jenny Jones on 01423 797353
Wednesday - RAP SPORTZ GAMES NIGHT
Venue - Lister House, Southgate, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.30pm. Last Wednesday in each month. (Not August & December)
Further Information - An evening of fun with games, bingo and quizzes for disabled people. Refreshments available.
Contact - Jerry Anderson on 01423 780315/email jerryjanderson@btinternet.com
Wednesday - RIPON LADIES TUESDAY CIRCLE
Venue - The Meads, South Crescent, Ripon
Time - 7.30pm. Fourth Wednesday in each month.
Contact - Mrs C Grayson on 01765 605226
Thursday - RIPON COMMUNITY LINK COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Town Hall, Market Square, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00noon. Last Thursday in the month.
Further Information - Come along and visit the Jennyruth Workshops crafts stall.
Thursday - SAINT MICHAEL'S HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING
Venue - The Hospice, Crimple House, Hornbeam Park, Harrogate
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon. First Thursday in the month.
Contact - 01423 879687
Thursday - RIPON ARTS
Venue - Allhallowgate Church Hall, Ripon
Time - 7.30pm. Third Thursday in the month.
Further Information - Painting is the principal interest but for non-painters there are also art history lectures. In addition there are regular exhibitions.
Contact - www.riponarts.co.uk
Friday - RIPON MENTAL HEALTH CARERS SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - The Arches, Holy Trinity Church, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Third Friday in the month.
Contact - Alison on 01765 643322
Friday - THE CARERS' RESOURCE - Boroughbridge Brunch Club
Venue - Black Bull Hotel, Boroughbridge
Time - 12.00 noon - 1.30pm
Further Information - Meets on the third Friday in the month for a meal. Open to anyone living in the Boroughbridge area with caring responsibilities for a family member/friend/neighbour.
Contact - Carol Lancaster, Carers' Resource on 01423 500555
Friday - THE CARERS' RESOURCE - Boroughbridge Afternoon Club
Venue - Community Centre, 1 Hall Square, Boroughbridge
Time - 1.30 - 3.30pm
Further Information - Meets on the third Friday in the month. Coffee & crafts. Open to anyone living in the Boroughbridge area with caring responsibilities for a family member/friend/neighbour.
Contact - Carol Lancaster, Carers' Resource on 01423 500555
Friday - THE CARERS' RESOURCE - Pateley Bridge Carers' Lunch
Venue - The Willow, Pateley Bridge
Time - 1.00pm
Further Information - Meets on the first Friday in the month for a meal. Open to anyone living in the Pateley Bridge area with caring responsibilities for a family member/friend/neighbour.
Contact - Carol Lancaster, Carers' Resource on 01423 500555
Friday - WOMEN AGLOW
Venue - Golden Lion Hotel, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - Generally the third Friday of the month (not August & December)
Further Information - Christian women's outreach. Speakers.
Contact - Annesa Sidaway on 01765 603747
Friday - ROYAL ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION (RIPON & DISTRICT BRANCH)
Venue - Golden Lion, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 7.30 for 8.00pm. Third Friday of the month.
Contact - Kenn Hart on 01765 607814
Saturday - ATAXIA UK - NORTH YORKSHIRE SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road, York
Time - 1.00pm on the first Saturday in the month.
Further Information - Discusses issues concerning Ataxia and general disability issues. Very informal and casual. Occasional speakers.
Contact - Karen Dalton on 01759 301250/email gavinsdalton@aol.com
Saturday - NIDDERDALE EMBROIDERERS GUILD
Venue - Birstwith Church Hall
Time - Third Saturday in the month (not August & December)
Further Information - Talks, classes & annual exhibition.
Contact - Visit www.embroiderersguild.com
Saturday RIPON ACTIVITY PROJECT (RAP)
Venue - Youth Centre, Ripon College
Time - 9.30am - 12.00 noon. Second Saturday in the month. (Not August)
Further Information - Social activities for disabled people aged 16 - 65 living in Ripon, Boroughbridge, Pateley Bridge, Masham and the surrounding areas. Cost £2 non-members and £1 for members.
Contact - Jerry Anderson on 01423 780315/ jerryjanderson@btinternet.com
Saturday - RIPON LIBRARY & CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE - Family Stories & Crafts
Venue - Ripon Library
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Contact - Ripon Library on 08450349524
Saturday WATER POLO & MINI POLO
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 4.00 - 6.00pm. See noticeboard at baths for dates.
Further Information - Ripon Raptors Water Polo Squad training sessions for swimmers aged 6 - 16 years.
Contact - Kenn Hart on 01765 607814
Sunday - FARMERS' MARKETS
Venue - Market Square, Ripon
Time - 9.00am - 2.30pm. Third Sunday in the month.
Contact - Alistair Davy, Northern Dales Markets on 01748 884965
Every 2 months - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - BOOK CLUB
Venue - Ripon Library
Time - 10.30am - 12.00 noon. Second Wednesday in the month.
Further Information - To discuss books everyone has read. Annual membership £13.50 and £1.50 per session including refreshments.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
Every 2 months - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - FILM CLUB
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall, Ripon
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm. Last Saturday in the month.
Further Information - A wide variety of films to suit all tastes. Annual membership £7.50. Donations welcome for refreshments.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
Regular - BOROUGHBRIDGE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CARE MINIBUS OUTINGS
Further Information - Scarborough, York, North Yorkshire Railway to mention but a few.
Contact - David Allon, BCC on 01423 324504
Quarterly - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - 'GADABOUTS'
Further Information - Outings to places of interest, including theatre visits. Costs of outings vary.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872