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
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
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
- TBC
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 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
Walking Football (Darlington)
Get fit and active with this fun, accessible version of the classic game of football. Everyone's on an even playing field as there's no running allowed!
- Every Wednesday
- 1:00pm
- £3.00
- Dolphin Centre
- 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
Zumba Gold
The perfect exercise for older adults wanting to keep active, this lower-intensity Zumba group is the perfect way to keep fit.
- Every Thursday
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- £3.00
- Bradbury House
- 01325 362832
