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.
- Every Friday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Wednesday
- 9:30am - 11:30am
- £3.00
- Middleton St. George
- 01325 362832
Autumn Years
A vibrant group for the active young at heart, with day trips, country strolls and regular meals out.
- Second Wednesday of each Month
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Bradbury House Thursday Lunch Club (Fourth Thursday)
Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Thursday lunch clubs are open to everyone.
- Second and Fourth Thursday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Bradbury House Thursday Lunch Club (Second Thursday)
Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Thursday lunch clubs are open to everyone.
- Second and Fourth Thursday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Bradbury House Wednesday Lunch Club
Serving delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Wednesday lunch clubs are open to everyone.
- Every Wednesday
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50 (Two Courses)
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Branksome Lunch Club
Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Branksome Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.
- First Thursday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Branksome Hall
- 01325 362832
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.
- First & Third Wednesday of each Month
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Corporation Road Lunch Club
Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Corporation Road Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.
- Fourth Tuesday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Corporation Road Church
- 01325 362832
Dance Fiesta Gold
The perfect exercise for older adults wanting to keep active, this lower-intensity latin dance group is the perfect way to keep fit.
- Every Thursday
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Darlington Stroke Club
Offering people who have suffered a stroke a place to feel safe, gain confidence and take part in social activities.
- Every Monday
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
DOVE Network
Making older peoples voices heard by collectively campaigning about the issues that matter in Darlington.
- Last Wednesday of the Month
- 11:30am
- Free
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Elm Ridge Lunch Club
Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Blackwell Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.
- Second Tuesday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Elm Ridge Church
- 01325 362832
Friendship Group (First Tuesday)
A chance to get out and meet new people, with regular meetings to socialise and play bingo.
- First and Third Tuesday of each Month
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- £1.50
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Friendship Group (Third Tuesday)
A chance to get out and meet new people, with regular meetings to socialise and play Bingo.
- First and Third Tuesday of each Month
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- £1.50
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Guitar Lessons
Always wanted to learn guitar, but never had the time? Our guitar lessons are suited to absolute beginners looking learn their chords!
- Every Tuesday
- 1:30pm - 4:00pm
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Monday & Wednesday
- 2:15pm - 3:45pm
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Line Dancing
Maintain your fitness and gain a new hobby with our fun and easy Line Dancing classes.
- Every Thursday
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- £2.50
- Friends Meeting House
- 01325 362832
Macular Degeneration Society
Advice, support and companionship for people living with Macular Degeneration and other eye conditions.
- Second Tuesday of each Month
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Memory Lane Café
A relaxed meeting place for people with Dementia and their carers in Darlington, offering support through difficult times.
- Last Thursday of each Month
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Free
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Older LGBT Support Group
A peer support group for lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender older people, with a variety of topics each month.
- Every Other Thursday
- 6:00pm
- £2.00
- Three 4 Darlington
- 01325 362832
Pulmonary Exercise Group (PEG)
Gentle exercise for people who often experience breathing difficulties
- Every Tuesday
- 11:00am - 12:30pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Sequence Dancing
Reminisce to the classics with our weekly Sequence Dancing group, suitable for people with basic experience of sequence dancing.
- Every Thursday
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- £2.20
- Dolphin Centre
- 01325 362832
Spanish Lessons
An easy introduction to the second most widely spoken language in the world, suitable for absolute beginners. Viva La Espana!
- Every Monday (Booking Encouraged)
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Third Wednesday of each Month
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- St. James Church
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Thursday
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Sunday Tea Party
Make some friends and have a chat at our monthly Sunday Tea Party in Darlington.
- First Sunday of each Month
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Please Enquire
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Tai Chi
Covering Meditation, Movement and Breathing, which all help towards leading a more healthy and balanced life.
- TBC
- TBC
- TBC
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Tea Dance
Welcoming dancers of all ages and experiences, our 1940's Tea Dance group offers useful dancing tuition at an easy pace.
- On Hold
- TBC
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Ukulele Jam Group
An advanced Ukulele group that meets on a Friday to play through a selection of favourite numbers.
- Every Friday
- 12pm-1.30pm
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Monday
- 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- £3.00 per session
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Thursday
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- £3.00 per session
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
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.
- Every Thursday
- 2:00pm
- £3.00 per session
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Veterans Group (Darlington)
Encouraging veterans of all forces to come along, share experiences and socialise with other veterans, with regular days out.
- Every Wednesday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- £2.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Walks
Take in the sights around Darlington and the surrounding area that you may not have visited before.
- TBC
- TBC
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Willow Road Lunch Club
Offering delicious food served by Café Refresh, these Willow Road Lunch Clubs are part of our Community Lunch Club project.
- Every Friday
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- £4.50
- Willow Road Community Centre
- 01325 362832
Writers Group
Hone your writing skills, find inspiration and share your writing with other like-minded people.
- Every Monday
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Please Enquire
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
Yoga Classes
A low impact exercise that helps to develop your strength, flexibility and breathing, proven to help improve a range of illnesses.
- TBC
- TBC
- £5.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
