Monday - ARTS WORKSHOP
Venue - Littlethorpe Village Hall, 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
Monday - 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
Monday - LITTLE FISHES
Venue - Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 9.00 - 11.00am (term-time only)
Further Information - For toddlers with carers.
Contact - Jane Foster, Church Office on 01765 690930
Monday - BOROUGHBRIDGE ART GROUP
Venue - Boroughbridge Methodist Church
Time - 9.30 - 11.30am (September - May)
Further Information - Self-help supported by occasional demonstrations. For those 55+.
Contact - John Longbottom on 01423 325592
Monday - AGE UK 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 UK on 01765 606872
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 - Carol Gudgeon on 01765 605687/600933
Monday - INBETWEENIES
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 1.00 - 2.30pm
Further Information - For parents & their children 1-2 years. Socialise, make new friends and support your child's physical, social & emotional development.
Contact - Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 536863 / email riponcc@northyorks.gov.uk / visit www.nyfamilies.info
Monday - BOROUGHBRIDGE MONDAY CLUB
Venue - Gwendolen Court, Southholme Walk, Boroughbridge
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm
Further Information - Social afternoon for the over 60s - whist, bingo, dominoes and refreshments.
Contact - David Allon at Boroughbridge Community Care on 01423 324504
Monday - NIDD CHORALE
Venue - Summerbridge Methodist Church
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm
Further Information - Small chamber choir, which aims to perform to a high standard. New singers welcome - simple audition entry. Cost £20 per term.
Contact - Margaret Mitchell on 01423 711041
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 - Steph Ruddy/Angela Noble on 01765 692657
Tuesday - WELL BABY CLINIC - HEALTH VISITOR DROP-IN
Venue - Greystone School Bungalow, Ripon (near Morrison's Supermarket)
Time - 9.30 - 11.30am
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 536863
Tuesday - RIPON CLUB FOR THE BLIND (AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED)
Venue - Lister House, Southgate, Ripon
Time - 10.00 - 11.30am (September - May)
Further Information - Social club with speakers. Transport available.
Contact - Anne Worden on 01423 565915
Tuesday - BABY DROP IN
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Further Information - For parents/carers with babies up to 1 year. Meet other parents, have a chat with our Parent Support Advisor and get activities you can do with your child.
Contact - Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 797468 / email riponcc@northyorks.gov.uk / visit www.nyfamilies.info
Tuesday - SALVATION ARMY FURNITURE PROJECT
Venue - Salvation Army Reach-Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon
Time - All day.
Further Information - Collecting & recycling furniture.
Contact - Steve or Angela Noble on 01765 600933
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 01609 797037
Tuesday - TEA DANCE
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove, Ripon
Time - 2.00 - 4.00pm
Further Information - Cost £2 including refreshments, £1 to watch. (Not August)
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 - 2.00pm (September - May)
Further Information - Welcomes new members/visitors. All denominations. Stalls.
Contact - Mrs A Frazier on 01765 601434
Tuesday - RIPON YOUTH CLUB
Venue - Ripon Youth Centre, Clotherholme Road, Ripon
Time - 5.30 - 7.30pm (Term-time only)
Further Information - 50p entrance.
Contact - Sylvia Mooney, Area Youth Worker on 01765 600534
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
Tuesday - AVALON RIPON KLUB (ARK)
Venue - Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm (Term-time only & not August)
Further Information - A social club for adults with learning/physical disabilities.
Contact - Jerry Anderson on 01423 780315/ jerryjanderson@btinternet.com
Tuesday - SKELLDALE SINGERS
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall, Ripon
Time - 7.30 - 9.30pm
Further Information - Friendly group who enjoy singing a variety of music.
Contact - Liz Linfoot on 01904 796094 / email sawyerec@hotmail.com
Wednesday - 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 - Steph Ruddy/Angela Noble on 01765 692657
Wednesday - CITY OF RIPON & DISTRICT FORUM
Venue - Allhallowgate Methodist Church Hall, Ripon
Time - 10.00 - 11.30am
Further Information - Illustrated talks & presentations on a wide range of topics. £1.50 including refreshments. Open to all. (October - April)
Contact - Neale Harris on 01765 604896
Wednesday - THE RIPON MIND CENTRE DROP-IN
Venue - The Arches, Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Further Information - The aim is to provide a friendly, accepting, homely environment and regular social activities to anyone aged 18+ who suffer from any type of mental disorder/distress. Shared lunch.
Contact - Chris Raddings on 01423 503335/07918077301
Wednesday - NIDDERDALE WRITERS GROUP
Time - 10.30am - 12.30pm
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 - £3 for 2-course meal with tea/coffee. Transport can be provided.
Contact - David Allon, BCC on 01423 324504
Wednesday STONHAM HOMESTAY DROP-IN
Venue - The Arches, Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 11.30am - 1.30pm
Further Information - The service offers support through Project Workers, telephone advice and local Drop-In Centres. Information and advice on tenancies, benefits, utilities and budgeting - FREE.
Contact - Stonham Homestay on 01423 561800/705400
Wednesday - LITTLE FISHES
Venue - Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 2.00 - 3.00pm (Term-time only)
Further Information - Structured sessions with stories & crafts for older toddlers.
Contact - Jane Foster, Church Office on 01765 690930
Wednesday - AGE UK 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.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
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 - 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 - BOROUGHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB
Venue - Boroughbridge High School Youth Centre
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm
Further Information - Available to young people 11 - 19 years. Cost 50p.
Contact - Vicki Lever, Area Worker on 07792682660
Wednesday - RIPON YOUTH CLUB
Venue - Ripon Youth Centre, Clotherholme Road, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm (Term-time only)
Further Information - 50p entrance.
Contact - Sylvia Mooney, Area Youth Worker on 01765 600534
Thursday - RIPON COMMUNITY ('THE BORROWERS') TOY LIBRARY
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 9.30am - 12.30pm (10.00am - 12.00 noon school holidays)
Further Information - Join or just stay and play.
Contact - Anna Wallin on 01765 600792
Thursday - ALLHALLOWGATE METHODIST CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Venue - Victoria Grove entrance, Allhallowgate Church, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Thursday - MIDDLE OF THE ROAD TRUST FUND
Venue - The Bowling Club, Boroughbridge Road, Ripon
Time - 10.30am - 2.00pm
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 - Carol Gudgeon on 01765 605687/600933
Thursday - FAMILY PLANNING SERVICE DROP IN
Venue - Ripon Hospital, Firby Lane, Ripon
Time - 12.00 noon - 2.30pm
Further Information - Contact 01423 885959 if appointment required at Ripon.
Contact - Ripon Hospital on 01765 602546
Thursday - HEALTH VISITING TEAM DROP-IN
Venue - Community House & Hazel House, Sharow View, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Further Information - 'Weigh, Stay & Play' including school holidays.
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 532608
Thursday - RIPON CITY SWIMMING CLUB
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm (Term-time only)
Further Information - Ages 5 - 16 years.
Contact - Kenn Hart on 01765 607814
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
Friday - AGE UK NORTH YORKSHIRE - RIPON - EXTEND EXERCISE CLASS
Venue - Cathedral Hall, High St Agnesgate, Ripon
Time - 10.00 - 11.30am
Further Information - Gentle exercise for the over 60s. Cost £3.
Contact - Catharine Green, Age UK on 01765 606872
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, BCC on 01423 324504
Friday - THE RIPON MIND CENTRE DROP-IN
Venue - The Arches, Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Ripon
Time - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Further Information - The aim is to provide a friendly, accepting, homely environment and regular social activities to anyone aged 18+ who suffer from any type of mental disorder/distress. Shared lunch.
Contact - Chris Raddings on 01423 503335/07918077301
Friday - BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 532608
Friday - LITTLE GEMS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Allhallowgate, Ripon
Time - 1.30 - 3.00pm
Further Information - Toddler group for children under 5 years and their parents/carers. Themed activities for inside and outdoor play.
Contact - Ripon Children's Centre on 01609 797468
Friday - MIDWIFE DROP-IN
Venue - Community House, Sharow View, Ripon
Time - 3.30 - 5.00pm
Contact - The Health Visiting Team on 01765 645932 or Ripon Children's Centre on 0845 0349594
Friday - BOROUGHBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CLUB
Venue - Boroughbridge High School Youth Centre
Time - 7.00 - 9.00pm
Further Information - Available to young people 13 - 19 years. Cost 50p.
Contact - Vicki Lever, Area Worker on 07792682660
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 - Gordon Royle on 07761173461
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 - Andrew Swarbrick on 01765 602776 or visit www.ripon-amateur-operatic-society.co.uk
Sunday - SCUBA DIVING FOR ALL LTD
Venue - Spa Baths, Park Street, Ripon
Time - 11.30am - 1.00pm
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
Sunday - DALESBUS RAMBLERS
Venue - Various within the area
Time - Varies (linked to bus timetables)
Further Information - A programme of FREE guided walks in the Yorkshire Dales on Sundays and Bank Holidays. The walks are of different grades and are all linked to public transport out and return.
Contact - www.dalesbusramblers.org.uk