Many of the activities at the Kirkgate Centre are suitable for people of all ages, but those below have special attention given to ensure they are enjoyable and welcoming for older people.
Afternoon Tea & social
Wednesdays, 11.30am-3.30pm. £3
Booking essential
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
Craft Club
First Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm. £2
Third Wednesday of the month, 1-3pm. £2
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
Fitness League
Wednesdays, 7.15pm–8.45pm. £4
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
Gentle Exercise
Thursdays, 9.45-10.45am. £3
A seated exercise for the for over 55's, run by local health and wellbeing charity HALE.
HALE, 01274 271088
www.haleproject.org.uk
Kirkgate Book Group
Fourth Thursday of the month, 2-3pm. £2
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
Memory Club
Wednesdays, 10.30am–12.15pm
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
Music Club
Third Friday of the month, 1pm–3pm, £2
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 are provided
Kirkgate Centre on 01274 580186
Owlet Dance
Thursdays, 1pm–3.30pm. £1
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
Painting with Chris
Mondays, 1pm–3pm, £2
Thursdays, 10am–12pm, £2
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
Shipley Swimming Buddies
Alternate Tuesdays, 10.30am
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
Sing for Joy
Wednesdays, 2–4pm. Free
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
Vocal Aires
Fridays, 1pm–3pm. £1
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 and light refreshments are provided
Sue, 01274 404021