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 aged between two and a half years and school age. The Playgroup has a wide range of toys, games and building equipment – places are available now.
PILATES
Monday 9.30 – 10.30am(Improvers)
10 week coursesFUSED GLASS JEWELLERY MAKING
Monday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
6 week course.
EXERCISE FOR 40+
Monday 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.
GOALS
Monday 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
We are a Community based skills development project and provide social and leisure opportunities for people with learning disabilities. GOALS is managed by the organisation Disc, a registered charity. For further information please telephone 0191 3842785.
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.
BRIDGE CLUB
Monday and Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
A friendly group for Acol Bridge enthusiasts of all abilities.
COMPUTERS
Tuesday 9.00am - 12.00noon
Tuesday 12.30pm – 3.30pm
TAI CHI
Tuesday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (All abilities)
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.
HATHA YOGA
Tuesday 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (All abilities)
8 week course.
BOWLS CLUB
Tuesdays and Fridays 1:30 pm to 4:30 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.
BELLY DANCING
Tuesday 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm. (Improvers)
Tuesday 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm. (Beginners)
8 week courses
Tuition in Egyptian Belly Dancing as well as other folk dances from the Middle East.
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.
SOFT FURNISHINGS
Monday 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Tuesday 6:00 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.
AIKIDO
Tuesday 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Thursday 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
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.
WATERCOLOURS WITH A DIFFERENCE
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.
HOLIDAY SPANISH
Wednesday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
5 week course
STORIES AND LEGENDS FROM NORTH EAST ENGLAND AND OTHER LANDS
Wednesday 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Meets the last Wednesday of each month
If you like folk stories then you are very welcome to join this group. Starting with tales from places in the North East, we then “travel” to other regions and abroad, sharing ideas and information. Stories provided by tutor – just come along to a magic afternoon.
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.
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.
SALSA DANCING
SALSA DANCING
Wednesday 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm (Beginners and Improvers)
Bringing Latin fever to Chester-le-Street - great fun and great exercise!
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.
SPIRITUALIST CHURCH
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Weekly open circle meetings with Cestria Spiritualist Church.
BEGINNERS FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH
Wednesday 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
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.
ZUMBA FITNESS
Thursday 6:00 pm to 7:00pm
The Latin inspired, easy to follow, calorie burning, feel-it-to-the-core fitness party.
www.zumbauknortheast.co.uk
HATHA YOGA
Thursday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm (All abilities)
10 week course.
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. and 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
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
Covers digital photography, downloading to computers plus changing images etc. 8 week class.
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 Senior Section. Call Bill Stephenson on 0191 3884752 for further details.
50/50 DANCING
Saturday 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Come along and take your partners for an afternoon of 50/50 dancing.
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, Speech/Drama, Cheerleading/Freestyle/Disco, Ballroom, Latin and Classical Sequence. There are lessons to suit the whole family, amateurs and professionals, boys and girls from 3½ years are welcome. All teachers are fully qualified, private lessons by appointment only.
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!