Darlington Activities

Art Group

Express your creative side with our weekly art sessions at Bradbury House, offering an opportunity to learn art techniques in a sociable setting.

Art Group (Middleton St. George)

Taking place within the community, the Middleton St. George Art Group offers an opportunity to learn art techniques in a sociable setting.

Autumn Years

A vibrant group for the active young at heart, with day trips, country strolls and regular meals out.

Bradbury House Thursday Lunch Club (Fourth Thursday)

Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Thursday lunch clubs are open to everyone.

Bradbury House Thursday Lunch Club (Second Thursday)

Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Thursday lunch clubs are open to everyone.

Bradbury House Wednesday Lunch Club

Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Wednesday lunch clubs are open to everyone.

Branksome Lunch Club

Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Branksome Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.

Choir Group

Our Choral singing group is open to all, so if you enjoy singing, why not give it a try? Singing is proven to have a positive effect on older people.

Corporation Road Lunch Club

Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Corporation Road Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.

Darlington Stroke Club

Offering people who have suffered a stroke a place to feel safe, gain confidence and take part in social activities.

Elm Ridge Lunch Club

Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Blackwell Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.

Friendship Group (First Tuesday)

A chance to get out and meet new people, with regular meetings to socialise and play bingo.

Friendship Group (Third Tuesday)

A chance to get out and meet new people, with regular meetings to socialise and play Bingo.

Guitar Lessons

Always wanted to learn guitar, but never had the time? Our guitar lessons are suited to absolute beginners looking learn their chords!

ICT Drop-in

Get online with our volunteer-led IT Drop-in sessions. You'll learn about computers and the internet with practical support on-hand.

Line Dancing

Maintain your fitness and gain a new hobby with our fun and easy Line Dancing classes.

Macular Degeneration Society

Advice, support and companionship for people living with Macular Degeneration and other eye conditions.

Memory Lane Café

A relaxed meeting place for people with Dementia and their carers in Darlington, offering support through difficult times.

Older LGBT Support Group

A peer support group for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender older people, with a variety of topics each month.

Pulmonary Exercise Group (PEG)

Gentle exercise for people who often experience breathing difficulties

Sequence Dancing

Reminisce to the classics with our weekly Sequence Dancing group, suitable for people with basic experience of sequence dancing.

Spanish Lessons

An easy introduction to the second most widely spoken language in the world, suitable for absolute beginners. Viva La Espana!

St. James Church Lunch Club

Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Albert Hill Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.

Stitches Knitting and Craft Group

Pop along for a knit and a natter with our Knitting Group. Learn new techniques and make friends in a relaxing environment.

Sunday Tea Party

Make some friends and have a chat at our monthly Sunday Tea Party in Darlington.

Tai Chi

Covering Meditation, Movement and Breathing, which all help towards leading a more healthy and balanced life.

Tea Dance

Welcoming dancers of all ages and experiences, our 1940's Tea Dance group offers useful dancing tuition at an easy pace.

Ukulele Lessons (Advanced)

The most effective way to learn the Ukulele, by playing and singing along with friends! Over 200 attendees get together and learn each month.

Ukulele Lessons (Beginners)

The most effective way to learn the Ukulele, by playing and singing along with friends! Over 200 attendees get together and learn each month.

Ukulele Lessons (Intermediate)

The most effective way to learn the Ukulele, by playing and singing along with friends! Over 200 attendees get together and learn each month.

Veterans Group (Darlington)

Encouraging veterans of all forces to come along, share experiences and socialise with other veterans, with regular days out.

Walking Football (Darlington)

Walks

Take in the sights around Darlington and the surrounding area that you may not have visited before.

Willow Road Lunch Club

Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Willow Road Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.

Writers Group

Hone your writing skills, find inspiration and share your writing with other like-minded people.

Yoga Classes

A low impact exercise that helps to develop your strength, flexibility and breathing, proven to help improve a range of illnesses.

Zumba Gold

The perfect exercise for older adults wanting to keep active, this lower-intensity Zumba group is the perfect way to keep fit.