We host a variety of artistic and community themed regular activities, for the young, senior and in-between. If there is no specific contact details shown below and you'd like more information please CONTACT US.
As well as the regular events below there are a wide variety of one-off events, see our WHAT'S ON page for more information.
| | PROJECTS New Projects Please click on the following link to see information about what we hope to be bringing soon as part of our continued development of services for Groups & Clubs: PROJECTS. |
| | ART & CRAFT Drawing & Painting Group Friendly and enthusiastic amateur artists who meet ever Friday between 2pm and 4pm at the centre. The group just does its own thing with artistic endeavours interspersed with lively discussion on a range of subjects. For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | ART & CRAFT Portrait Painters The group meet every other Thursday at 10am to 1pm. An annual subscription is £30 and there is a modest charge for each session. Models always welcome and will be paid £25 per session. If you would like to join or be a sitter please call Moray Welsh at 01969 624619. |
| | CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE Dales Dance School of Performing Arts These very popular classes for children and young people are going from strength to strength. They take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, using our new professional dance studio, with sprung floor and wall mirrors. For more information or enquiry contact details, please see Hannah's website using the following link www.dalesdance.com |
| | EDUCATION Spanish Conversation Group Develop your language skills. Why not join our small friendly group and spend an hour at the centre every Monday at 9.45am to developing your Spanish conversation? For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | EDUCATION Book Club The club meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 2.30 to 3:30 pm. Why not join this friendly group, just £1.50 per get together. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page. Book choices: March - Housekeeping [Marilyn Robinson], April - Faith Fox [Jane Gardam], May - Akin [Emma Donoghue], June - Cuddly [Benjamin Myers], July - Tom Lake [Anne Patchett], August - The Marriage Portrait [Maggie O’Farrell] |
| | EDUCATION Library Book Club The club meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 6pm and welcomes new members. For more information please email the organiser at carolyn@h2ouse.me.uk |
| | EDUCATION Current Affairs Group The group meet at 2pm on the 1st Friday of each month at the centre and discuss a range of local, national and world wide news. For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | EDUCATION History of Ancient Greece The culture developed by the Ancient Greeks has had a profound influence on the development of our modern world. This very interesting course and series of discussions will help you understand the origins of many of the features of our modem way of life. Weekly on Friday 10am -12 (excluding 3rd Friday of each month). For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | EDUCATION Technology Group The group meets on the third Monday of every month from 2pm to 4. The aim is to help people with problems they may have with their laptop, iPad, iPhone, Android tablet or Android phone. This could be setting up, sending emails and attachments, creating folders, using WhatsApp, managing photos, backing things up, internet shopping, using FaceTime, Skype or WhatsApp video calls, installing apps, security, software such as Microsoft Office to mention just a few. For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | EXERCISE Walking Group The Group meets at the centre every Wednesday ready for a prompt 10am departure. But it doesn't end there because afterwards the Group gets together over coffee/tea for an informal chat in the Cafe Bar. £2 donation welcomed. Sorry but no accompanying dogs. |
| | EXERCISE Dales Dance School of Performing Arts Now in full swing! Classes for adults take place every Saturday. For more information or enquiry contact details, please see Hannah's website using the following link www.dalesdance.com/ |
| | EXERCISE Dales Taiji Three classes of this very popular activity run every Monday at the centre. Taiji (Tai Chi) consists of gentle sets of exercises from China that improve flexibility and balance, strengthen bones and muscles, relive stress and anxiety and improve focus and concentration. To book a place please contact Jennifer by email to jennifer@dalestaiji.uk or call 07731 471413. |
| | EXERCISE Keep on Moving An exercise group that meets each Wednesday at 2:15pm and focuses on light exercise routines to improver your balance and general level of fitness and well-being. The group is very informal and ends with a cup of tee or coffee and a chat. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page. |
| | EXERCISE Sequence Dancing Suitable for beginners, those with a little dancing experience or who have previously done ballroom dancing. It mainly covers the most popular sequence dances and meets weekly each Thursday at 7pm until 9. This friendly and welcoming group session ends with a cup of tea or coffee and lots of chat. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page. |
| | MUSIC & THEATRE Leyburn Arts & Drama Society Now based at the centre, under the banner of the Leyburn Comedy Club, the society provides regular performances which are very popular and attract audiences from a wide area. New amateur actors are always welcome. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page, or contact Dawn Clarkson on 07805 294336. |
| | MUSIC & THEATRE Ukulele Group A happy learning group who play for enjoyment and meet on Mondays at 2pm. The ukulele is a fun instrument and is reasonably easy to learn. You can borrow a ukulele to see if you like it! For more information please see the u3a website using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/ |
| | WELL-BEING Probus The club meets at 10.00am on the first and third Tuesday of each month and welcome retired or semi-retired men and women who enjoy listening to talks covering a vast range of topics in a friendly welcoming social atmosphere. Interested? To obtain more information telephone the Secretary on 01677 450422 or email davidlawrenson22@gmail.com. |
| | WELL-BEING Wensleydale Rotary Club The club meet regularly at the centre with a very varied and interesting programme of activities. For more information visit www.wensleydalerotaryclub.com or email to secretary@wensleydale.rotary1040.org. |
| | WELL-BEING Tuesday Club A social get-together providing an opportunity for people to meet, enjoy refreshments and a chat, and be involved in wellbeing, informative and entertaining activities. The group meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 1pm to 4. Light refreshments on arrival and ending with a cup of tea and cake. If you would like to join for the first time you must book in advance by phone or email, see the centre's contact details at the bottom of this page. |
| | WELL-BEING Lunch Club A place for people to have a two-course lunch followed by coffee and a chat in a friendly atmosphere, every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 12:30pm to 2. If you would like to join for the first time you must book in advance by phone or email, see the centre's contact details at the bottom of this page. |
| | WELL-BEING Knit 'n' Natter The Group meet at the centre every two weeks from 7pm to 9pm. This friendly and informal group welcomes newcomers. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page. |
| | WELL-BEING Cuppa Connect A drop-in opportunity for people who need advice, guidance and support from speciality providers which include Leyburn & District Community Support, Citizens Advice, Carers Plus, Mind and Holy Rood House, all together at one time and in one location. These very informal sessions is held at the centre on the second Friday of each month from 10am to midday. No appointment is necessary and tea and coffee will be available. For more information or to request support, please contact Leyburn & District Staying Healthy, Independent and Connected Organisation on admin@leyburnartscentre.com or 01609 624510. |
| | WELL-BEING Carers Plus Cuppa Club A drop-in opportunity for carers to meet advisors from North Yorkshire Council Carers Plus Yorkshire in an informal atmosphere over a cup of coffee and cake. The club is held at the centre on the firsts Thursday of each month from 10am to midday. The aim is to provide a short break from the daily routine of caring and to provide advice, support and help if it is needed. Facilities for confidential chats and advice are available if required. For more information call 01609 780872 or email to admin@carersplus.net. |
| | WELL-BEING Leyburn & District u3a Offering a friendly, fun way to learn new things and share your skills with others. For more information please see the u3a website, using the following link www.u3asites.org.uk/leyburn/, or attend the monthly meeting held at the centre on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10am |
| | WELL-BEING Gardening Group Our volunteer gardeners created a lovely quiet garden where users of the centre can sit and read or simply relax and chat with friends. Come along to enjoy or even join the group, there is always work to be done, including the planning for expanding the garden facilities. For more information please contact the centre, see details at the bottom of this page. |
