Whether a beginner or experienced, all writers are welcome. This group offers mutual support and feedback to those wanting to write creatively.
There is an annual £7 membership fee.

Tina Watkin, 01274 834273

A friendly group of creative ladies that meet every month on an afternoon and evening. You can attend both sessions, or just the afternoon or evening. This is an open drop-in group – just come along!
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Our cafe is open (daytime only)
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

Science + Art = FUN. Nature, science, art and craft skills for all the family.

Our cafe is open
Nicola 07914 495626, Paula 07914 389726
www.sponge-tree.com

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Creative and fun art sessions with a fun theme for all ages. No matter what your drawing skills, you’ll learn something new. Plentiful materials, tuition and inspiration.
Check our calendar for the next event.

Our cafe is open

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A social drop-in run by and for people who enjoy painting and drawing in good company.
Easels are provided but please bring your own art materials.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Our cafe is open
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A friendly and supportive group for over 55s, exploring a wide range of art and craft techniques.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Our cafe is open
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 58086

If you love reading and literature, this small and friendly group may be for you. They select and discuss a different novel every month - books are provided free of charge by Bradford Libraries.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Light refreshments are provided
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A hands-on painting class For over the 55s. Most people who join this class have never painted, but soon find themselves producing landscapes with acrylic paints on canvas.
This is a practical class, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Light refreshments are provided
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A group which explores the pleasures of making your own bread. All sorts of artisan breads are made in a friendly social setting.

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

The Shipley Alternative is a popular, occasional marketplace for creative makers, up-cyclers and other imaginative traders from the Shipley area.

Admission is free.

Stalls are charged at £10 each and must apply online

Click here for dates and more information.

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

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Science + Art = FUN. Nature, science, art and craft skills for all the family.

Our cafe is open
Nicola 07914 495626, Paula 07914 389726
www.sponge-tree.com

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Creative and fun art sessions with a fun theme for all ages. No matter what your drawing skills, you’ll learn something new. Plentiful materials, tuition and inspiration.
Check our calendar for the next event.

Our cafe is open

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Once a month, the main hall of the Kirkgate Centre is filled with Lego, Kinex, Meccanno for children (and parents) creating all kinds of amazing things.

Our cafe is open
James, 07747 042959

A team of specialist workers who support people affected in any way by adoption, including adopted people, adoptive families and birth families.
They offer counselling, advice, support, parent/child search services, mentoring and workshops.

PAC UK 0113 230 2100
www.pac-uk.org

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Very popular play sessions for pre-school children that link nature with colour and creativity.  Providing hands on learning and discovery about what is happening in the outside world, through sensory + natural art, craft and play, stories, music and singing.

Our cafe is open
Nicola 07914 495626, Paula 07914 389726
www.sponge-tree.com

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A fun weekly session for pre-schoolers and their parents and carers, involving singing and music making.
There's space afterwards for parents to chat and supervise their children to play until 1pm.

Our cafe is open
Jessika 07726 735932

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A drop-in meditation class which includes guided meditation, explanation and discussion.

Kelsang, 01535 958298
www.enjoymeditation.org

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Whether you’ve never cooked before or are a master-chef, this sociable group for over 55s enjoys cooking a lunch together and enjoying a communal meal.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A range of courses throughout the year for people with either new to counselling or wanting to develop their skills.
The courses provide a deeper understanding of counselling as well as developing counselling skills.

07847 965298
Yorkshire counselling website

A great way to learn or top up your French, with a qualified local tutor whose also a native French speaker. There are even a choice of times to learn. Parfaite!

Cécile, 0797 681 5373
www.cecilebb.com

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A club for over 55s. Bring along your laptop and learn new skills each week.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Our cafe is open.
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A hands-on painting class For over the 55s. Most people who join this class have never painted, but soon find themselves producing landscapes with acrylic paints on canvas.
This is a practical class, so please wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A local branch of the national nature charity, the Airedale & Bradford group have monthly meetings between September and April. Each meeting has a theme and a guest speaker,with slides or films about birdlife across a range of habitats. Please use this link to see their current programme, which also includes guided walks and field trips.
The meetings are open to everyone.

01274 582078
www.rspb.org.uk

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Shipley Repair Café is where people can come with their broken things and be supported by local volunteers to get them fixed.
We have a big team of volunteers who may be able to help you fix all sorts of household items including furniture, textiles, electrical items, audio equipment, computers, etc.
Please let the repair café know in advance what you intend to bring along. You can send details via twitter, email or Facebook - click on the links below. Everyone is welcome
The Repair Café is all about fixing, repurposing and upcycling. If you have skills in repairing textiles, woodwork, electronics, computers or any other common items, and would like to support local people to fix their stuff or are just interested in being involved, please get in touch and come along if you can!

Our cafe is open
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

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A 12 week 'Holiday Spanish' course, perfect for people who want to be able to really use their Spanish on holiday. No parrot fashion… just lots of learning, practice and laughs. 
Fee is paid as a block.

Refreshments provided
Michaela, 0772 9461163
www.laughlearnlovelanguages.co.uk

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A friendly, open circle which extends a warm welcome to all visitors, irrespective of faith or philosophical perspective. This is an open group - just call in to find out more.

A long established tea dance for the over 50’s. Original sequence dancing and wonderful company, so come along even if you are unable to dance. Membership is £2 per year.

Light refreshments are provided
Jean, 01274 627048

A singing group not just because it is great fun, but because of the health benefits singing brings! Everyone is welcome to join and sessions are free. There is no need to book - just turn up!
Sing for Joy is a Champions Show the Way project.

Our cafe is open
Fiona 01274 321911
Champions Show the Way Website

A lively, welcoming community theatre group, committed to cultivating new writing & acting talent in Shipley & Airedale, presenting new work alongside respected classics.

http://www.shipleylittletheatre.org.uk

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The choir is all about singing for pleasure, both for its members and the community groups and care homes it performs to.
It is open to all senior citizens, no audition required, but please contact the organiser before attending.
The cost is £1 per session and an annual U3A membership fee of £11.

Our café is open & light refreshments are provided
Sue, 01274 404021

Exercise to music for ladies, including toning, stretching, mobilisation and floor work. Many of the group are aged 50+ so exercises are tailored accordingly.

Barbara, 01274 630146

A seated exercise for the for over 55's, run by local health and wellbeing charity HALE.

HALE, 01274 271088
www.haleproject.org.uk

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While focusing on the fitness benefits of yoga, this is a popular intermediate class for men and women benefits all aspects of physical and mental wellbeing. You need to wear loose clothing you can move in and please bring a mat along too.

Elaine on 07751 791335

A mixed ability class for men and women – beginners are welcome. Wear loose clothing that you can move around in and bring a mat if you have one.

Elaine on 07751 791335

Are you over 50? Would you like to join a friendly, social swimming group? Join us at the Kirkgate centre on alternate Tuesdays to enjoy a swim at the nearby Shipley Pool.
We then return to the Kirkgate Centre for a cuppa and a chat.
Supported by the Big Lottery fund

Our cafe is open
Vick, 01274 580186

Gentle exercise to improve joint flexibility and resilience, relieving symptoms of stress and help to improve balance.

Bar, 07582 824244
www.ridethetiger.org

Come and enjoy films, meet people who love movies, have a cuppa and a chat.
We show a wide range of films, alternating between classics and newer films each week.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund.

Light refreshments are provided
Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

Front Room Disco brings you an eclectic alternative mix of music. Covering indie, alternative, ska, reggae, punk, disco and 80's pop. With Wil Oddsox (Love to Boogie).
Please visit the Front Room Disco Facebook page for details of tickets.
A bar serves local ales, quality wines and soft drinks.

Our bar is open.

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A local collective bringing exciting music to Shipley from around th UK, Europe and the world!
Golden Cabinet are currently taking a break. You can keep an eye on any future events at their website or on social media.

Our bar is open
www.goldencabinet.co.uk

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Come and enjoy music and good company. If you like, you can bring along music such as records and CDs to listen to and share. It’s a great way to meet people and share memories over a cup of tea.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Light refreshments provided

Since 2010, Shipley Film Society has been bringing the best cinema from around the world to our little corner of Yorkshire.
Click here for film showings.

Our bar is open
www.shipleyfilmsociety.org.uk

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Fancy socialising and spot of afternoon tea? This group for older shipley residents enjoy an afternoon tea of sandwiches and cakes, entertainment, bingo, quizzes and music.
Supported by Bradford Council.

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A drop-in meditation class which includes guided meditation, explanation and discussion.

Kelsang, 01535 958298
www.enjoymeditation.org

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Whether you’ve never cooked before or are a master-chef, this sociable group for over 55s enjoys cooking a lunch together and enjoying a communal meal.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

A local branch of the Brain Injury Association, offering information and support to survivors, carers, family members and interested professionals.

Refreshments are provided
Iris, 0785 6076866

Support for people with a dementia diagnosis, and the people who care about them. Fun activities that boost confidence and encourage friendship along with support and advice.
The group alternatives each week between meeting in the Kirkgate Centre and out and about in Shipley.
Supported by the Big Lottery Fund

Elizabeth on 01274 583364

A very sociable weekly group. Some members prepare a delicious soup and bake bread, others enjoy games and activities — something for everyone!
Supported by Bradford Council.

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

All newcomers welcome to this weekly meditation class of the Bradford Zen Group.

Kate: 0799 985 1103

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The Shipley Alternative is a popular, occasional marketplace for creative makers, up-cyclers and other imaginative traders from the Shipley area.
Admission is free.

Click here for more details

Kirkgate Centre, 01274 580186

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