SOFT FURNISHINGS

Monday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.

Tuesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Learn all you need to know about making professional looking curtains, drapes, and co-ordinating bed coverings etc. Further courses on other days can be arranged.

PILATES

Monday 9.30 – 10.30am (Improvers)  

10 week course

A series of exercises aimed at improving posture, strength and flexibility without creating muscle bulk. Pilates uses the body as a whole, combined with breathing to achieve strong, lean muscles.

PLAYGROUP

Monday to Friday 9:45 am to 11:45 am.

The Playgroup is open weekday mornings throughout the year (including school holidays) for children between two years old and school age. Children are to be left at the Playgroup by their parents/guardians at 9.45am and collected at 11.45pm  The Playgroup has a wide range of toys, games and building equipment, and costs £3.50 per morning per child. Places are available now. 

A.A.

Monday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Tuesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

Thursday 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

Sunday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

EXERCISE FOR 40+

Monday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Thursday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

An exercise class for mature ladies, although all ages are welcome.  Come to our sessions of exercise and movement to music and meet other ladies who want to keep fit and healthy. Wear something comfortable, i.e. trousers and trainers.

LINE DANCING

Monday 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. (Improvers)

Line Dancing is aimed at improvers of all ages.

BEGINNERS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH

Monday 7:00 pm to 9:15 pm.

5 week course

Where to start finding out about your family tree, what records are available and how to find them, the cost involved, what assistance is available and what problems you are likely to face.

BRIDGE CLUB

Monday and Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

A friendly group for Acol Bridge enthusiasts of all abilities.

DRYBURN THEATRICAL WORKSHOP

Monday 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Dryburn’s programme includes a Pantomime in January as well as other shows throughout the year.  New members are welcome – call Michelle Coulson on 0191 3881075 for more details.

YOGA

Monday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (All abilities)

Thursday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (All abilities) 12 week course

TAI CHI

Tuesday 9:50 am to 10:50 am (Beginners)

Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (Improvers)

Covers the principles of Tai Chi on a practical basis.  A combination of yoga and meditation to help foster a calm and tranquil mind.  Benefits include postural improvement and prevention of tension and injury.

THE CREATION STATION

THE CREATION STATION

Fun and inspiring arts and crafts classes for 1 - 11 year olds. Book your place today -

call Susan on 0844 854 9179 or email susan@thecreationstation.co.uk

BOWLS CLUB

BOWLS CLUB

Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Bowls Club provides year round indoor carpet bowling. Beginners looking for a new hobby, as well as more experienced players, are welcome and there is a mixture of male and female players.  The aim of the club is to engage in social activities as a group and enter competitions with other carpet bowling clubs. Disabled members are welcome at the Friday session.

KARATE

Tuesday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

Friday 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

The Karate Club is taught by a tutor with over 20 years of training.  Learn Karate for fitness, sport or self-defence.  The students, males and females aged six to adult, are graded every 4 months, taking about 6 years to reach the top grade of black belt.

DANCE CLUB

DANCE CLUB

An exercise class for people who would like to have fun with dance (street, Latin,

disco etc.) and learn routines based on the types of moves shown in music videos.

Just come along on the night or email nyt1147@gmail.com for further details.

AIKIDO

AIKIDO

Tuesday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Thursday 7:30 pm to 9:30pm

An ancient Japanese art for spiritual development and self defence.  Beginners aged 18 and upwards welcome – anyone interested can call the Centre on 3884752 for further details.

DRAWING AND PAINTING

Wednesday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.

10 week course

A class with a different approach to watercolour – come with an open mind and learn the fun way. Learn how to mix colours, create watercolour washes and compose paintings. A series of practical exercises will develop basic skills. Various techniques used in watercolour and other mediums. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere in which to build confidence.

BRIDGE FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

10 week course

An Acol Bridge course for beginners as well as those with the rudiments of the game.

WOMEN’S FRIENDLY GROUP

Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Meets the last Wednesday of each month

TEA DANCE

Wednesday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

The organisers try to cater for dances that everyone will enjoy and will play any dance requested. 

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. 10 week course

Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. 10 week course

Covers digital photography, downloading to computers plus changing images.

CESTRIA SPIRITUALIST CHURCH

Wednesday 6:15 pm to 9:00 pm.

Weekly open circle meetings with Cestria Spiritualist Church.

ART SOCIETY

Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.

Using a wide variety of media, the Art Society has a full and varied year round programme.

LINDY JAZZ

Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm This workshop is ideal for brand new dancers who are keen to try something new. Two left feet? Don't worry! We start with the basics; how to stand, walk and do simple moves as well as how to look natural and stylish. Before you know if, you're relaxed, you're confident, you're dancing! Open to all adults aged 18-88. Your first visit is FREE! for more information call 07719174544 or go to www.lindy-jazz.co.uk

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING

Thursday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Scottish Country Dancing has taken place at the Community Centre for 40 years.  The group is suitable for all ages and new members are most welcome to join.  The group has contacts with similar clubs in the area and hosts an open evening each year for these friends.

MUSICAL MINIS

Friday 10.00 am to 10:45 am

Friday 11.00 am to 11:45 am

A fun music group for babies and toddlers introducing music and percussion to children in a relaxed group atmosphere. Places are booked by term – call Jacquie on 3830488 to reserve a place or go to www.musicalminis.co.uk

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN CONVERSATION

Friday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

If you have done basic German in a class before, this course might interest you. We enjoy speaking German for holiday situations and learning more about the culture & country, but above all we have fun!

CHESTER LE STREET THEATRE GROUP SENIOR SECTION

Friday 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Theatre Group Senior Section produces three full-length plays each year.  New members are always welcome, onstage or off.  For further details please contact Bill Stephenson on 0191 3884752.

CHESTER LE STREET THEATRE GROUP JUNIOR SECTION

Friday 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Junior Section perform a Pantomime and a spring musical each year.  All aspects of the theatre are taught including drama, dance, singing etc.  At 18 years the Juniors can move to the Graduate Section.  Call Bill Stephenson on 0191 3884752 for further details.

TERPSICHORE DANCE

Saturday 9:15 am to 3:45 pm.

Come and join the fun, make new friends and stay fit.  There are many classes to choose from: Ballet, Tap, Modern Stage/Jazz,  Cheerleading, Freestyle, and Disco, boys and girls from 3½ years are welcome.  All teachers are fully qualified, private lessons by appointment only.

ZUMBA FITNESS

Saturday 9:30 am to 10:30am

 

ZUMBA

Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00noon

ZUMBATOMIC

Saturday 12:15 pm to 1:15pm

50/50 DANCING

Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Come along and take your partners for an afternoon of 50/50 dancing.

NORTH EAST CONCERT BAND

Sunday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Would you like to join a band?  Whether you are just learning, an accomplished musician, or picking it up again after a break, then the North East Concert Band would like to hear from you.  No need to make prior arrangements, just come along and let’s make music!