[vc_row unlock_row_content=”yes” row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”0″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-lxmt” overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ column_width_percent=”100″ border_color=”color-gyho” border_style=”solid” shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ css=”.vc_custom_1683022785681{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;}” uncode_shortcode_id=”984097″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” border_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ align_horizontal=”align_right” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″][vc_single_image media=”1081″ media_width_percent=”100″ media_ratio=”four-three” uncode_shortcode_id=”641884″][/vc_column][vc_column column_width_use_pixel=”yes” position_horizontal=”left” position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ override_padding=”yes” column_padding=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”4″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/2″ column_width_pixel=”528″][vc_custom_heading text_color=”accent” text_size=”h6″ text_transform=”uppercase” uncode_shortcode_id=”161916″ text_color_type=”uncode-palette”]Community[/vc_custom_heading][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_size=”h1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”196111″]Older People’s Community Groups 
[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”625426″]We have a variety of groups/sessions for Older People within the Diocese of Leeds. From friendship Groups, lunch groups, exercise classes and craft groups, there’s something for everyone and our development continues.
Some of our long-established groups were created in 1994, celebrating a silver anniversary just before COVID, others are new on the scene, and still growing. All of our groups support people living with dementia as well as those who care for them.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-wayh” back_image=”509″ back_attachment=”fixed” overlay_color=”accent” overlay_alpha=”70″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ top_divider=”gradient” bottom_divider=”gradient” uncode_shortcode_id=”970721″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette” overlay_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” align_horizontal=”align_center” gutter_size=”4″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ position_horizontal=”left” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ align_mobile=”align_center_mobile” mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”231221″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h3″ text_size=”h1″ css_animation=”curtain” interval_animation=”200″ uncode_shortcode_id=”390353″ subheading=”– Relative, Older People’s Outreach Service”][uncode_hl_text color=”color-xsdn” opacity=”.25″ height=”15%” animate=”true” offset=”0.15em”]I can’t say how much I appreciate the service, both in going the extra mile for my mother and advising me on the way forward.[/uncode_hl_text][/vc_custom_heading][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_color=”color-lxmt” overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”217911″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_column width=”8/12″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ inverted_device_order=”yes” uncode_shortcode_id=”134987″][vc_column_inner width=”1/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”159336″]Community Groups[/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”125771″]We have numerous groups in different locations for older people in the community.
We provide a lovely two-course meal, tea and coffee, bingo, raffles and quizzes.
The groups are a great place for older people to get out of the house and socialise with other people, we have lots of volunteers who help run these groups and like our attendees, they thoroughly enjoy coming.
We know as people get older life can become quite lonely for them so the groups can be quite therapeutic.
As we know there are lots of celebrations throughout the year for example, Christmas, Easter, St Patrick’s Day, and many more, these special days are always celebrated with an extra course, treats and entertainment and maybe the odd drop of sherry! These events are always popular with our members.
As mentioned previously the groups are a fantastic place to socialise and help people to not feel so isolated, have a good laugh and chat with like-minded people and most importantly enjoy a hearty meal being waited on hand and foot![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”955654″]Here are some of the groups we host for Older People[/vc_custom_heading][vc_accordion typography=”yes” active_tab=”0″][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Normanton: Monday Friends” tab_id=”1683292847-1-55″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”254967″]St John the Baptist, Normanton.
Join the group for morning coffee, light exercise and indoor games.
Held weekly from 10.00 am – 12:00.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Knaresborough: Friendship Group” tab_id=”1683292847-2-55″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”972778″]The Old School Hall, St Mary’s, Church Lane, Knaresborough.
Join the group for friendship, fun, games and refreshments.
Held each Monday from 10.30 am – 11.45 am.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Yeadon: Friendship Group” tab_id=”1683293007559-2-1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”332598″]SS Peter and Paul Parish Centre, New Road, Yeadon LS19 7HW.
Join the group for friendship, fun, games and refreshments.
Held each Tuesday from 10.15 am – 11.30 am.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Bradford: St Williams Lunch Group” tab_id=”1683293024570-3-4″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”279963″]Held at St John the Evangelist, Cooper Lane, Bradford temporarily
Held each Tuesday from 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Harrogate: Friendship Group” tab_id=”1683293047511-4-9″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”156842″]St Joseph’s Parish Hall Harrogate.
Join the group for friendship, fun, games and refreshments.
Held each Tuesday from 1.45 pm – 3.00 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Bradford: St Winefrides Lunch Group” tab_id=”1683293069191-5-6″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”138226″]St Winefride’s Parish Hall, St Paul’s Avenue, Bradford, BD6 1ST.
Held each Wednesday from 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Wakefield: St Austin’s Wakefield Exercise & Friendship Group” tab_id=”1683293088637-6-5″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”167272″]St Austin’s Parish Rooms, Wentworth Terrace, Wakefield WF1 3QN.
Join the group for gentle exercise, indoor games and refreshments.
Held weekly from 1.00 pm – 2.30 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Harrogate: Knit and Natter” tab_id=”1683293103584-7-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”177628″]St Aelred’s Parish Hall, 71 Woodlands Drive, Harrogate HG2 7BE.
Join the group for friendship, knitting and refreshments.
Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 10.30 am – 11.45 am.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Wetherby: Mature Movers” tab_id=”1683293133154-8-2″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”187929″]St Joseph’s Parish Hall, 20 Westgate, Wetherby LS22 6LL.
Join the group for friendship, exercise and refreshments.
Held on a Thursday from 1.00 pm – 2.150 pm (not on the 3rd Thursday of the month).[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Leeds: Friendship Group” tab_id=”1683293153185-9-0″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”115584″]Wheeler Hall, Cathedral Church of St Anne, St. Anne’s Street, Leeds LS2 8BE.
Join the group for friendship, fun, games and refreshments.
Held each Friday from 10.30 am – 12.00 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”Headingley: St Urbans Friendship Group” tab_id=”1696254722538-10-4″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”190535″]Held each Wednesday from 10.30 am – 12.00 pm.[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ back_color=”color-xsdn” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ sticky=”yes” width=”4/12″ uncode_shortcode_id=”186454″ back_color_type=”uncode-palette”][vc_empty_space empty_h=”1″][vc_custom_heading text_size=”h4″ uncode_shortcode_id=”469943″]More information[/vc_custom_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”2″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1/1″ uncode_shortcode_id=”479493″][uncode_list icon=”fa fa-smartphone1″ icon_color=”accent” uncode_shortcode_id=”772498″ icon_color_type=”uncode-palette”]
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