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Where to Turn Directory

‘Supporting good health and wellbeing in the Harrogate District’


Where to Turn is a directory of regular community activities and services provided by voluntary organisations across the Harrogate District. This fully searchable directory contains information about over 700 activities and services and is regularly updated by local charity, Harrogate & District Community Action.


The times and locations for meetings of local community groups sometimes change and we are not always made aware of the new details, so please do contact the group to confirm before making a journey if you are going along for the first time.

If you cannot find what you are looking for please email hadca@hadca.org.uk or phone us on 01423 504074 and we will do our best to direct you to someone who can help.

If you are looking for one-off charity and community events please visit our Events Calendar

If your group is not listed in the Where to Turn Directory follow the link to add an organisation or to add an activity.

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Listing image KISS Saturday Club KISS Saturday club offers all children the chance to play, make a noise, make a mess, paint, cook, and have fun - regardless of their mental or physical ability. Open to children in School year 1 up...

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Knaresborough & District Men's Forum To offer retired and semi-retired men a weekly meeting place in Knaresborough House on Tuesdays from October to the end of April. Coffee and conversation from 10.15am to 10.30am and then a talk with...

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Listing image Knaresborough Accordion and Fiddle Society We play a selection of lively music, mainly Scottish, for dancing or for listening - cabaret, ceilidh or concert style. You provide the audience whether fee paying, resident or invited. We support...

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Knaresborough Bowling club Knaresborough Bowling Club offers the opportunity to play bowls. Crown green bowls is a low-impact, therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness, coordination and confidence. We can offer coaching...

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Listing image Knaresborough Civic Society To preserve the town's history. To work with other organisations to enhance building and preservation in a conservation area.

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Knaresborough Community Land Trust We are a not-for-profit community-based organisation run by volunteers, which aims to deliver housing and other community facilities at permanently affordable levels, for local people. CLTs act as...

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Knaresborough Connectors Knaresborough Connectors is the Community Support Organisation for Knaresborough and surrounding villages. Join us on our mission to help folk across the town be better connected to town and village...

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Listing image Knaresborough Country Dance Club Everyone is welcome at this long established folk dance club, from beginners through to experts. Enjoy an informal evening of country dancing. Meeting time: 8 pm to 10pm

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Listing image Knaresborough Friendship & Leisure Centre People aged 55 and older are welcome to use the centre free of charge for a rest, a chat and reading. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available for a small charge. The centre is open 10am - 2pm Mon -...

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Knaresborough Library and Customer Services Centre Borrow a book, use a computer, join in with an activity or just spend time relaxing in a warm, welcoming spaces this winter. Hot drinks machine - tea, coffee & hot choc is only £1 a cup. The...

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Listing image Knaresborough Library and Customer Services Centre  - Storytime For Under 5s Stories, rhymes and songs every Monday during term time. No need to book, just come along. All under 5s welcome , including babies. Meeting time: 10.15am - 10.45am 

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Listing image Knaresborough Library and Customer Services Centre - Craft Group   Third Monday of month. Do you want to learn to crochet? Share tips, new ideas and meet fellow crafters. Free session. All ages and abilities welcome.    Meeting time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm 

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Knaresborough Lions Club Local Lions Clubs are autonomous members of Lions International, with over 20,000 clubs in 160 countries, whose motto is ''We Serve''. It is the world's largest voluntary...

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Knaresborough Memory Lane Café Social cafe for semi/retired folk who want friendship and fun (also dementia friendly). All welcome! 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Tea, coffee, cake, and friendly chat. Meeting time: 2.30 – 4....

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Listing image Knaresborough Nidd Gorge Conservation Group To protect and enhance the environment of Knaresborough's Nidd Gorge.

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Knaresborough SVP (Saint Vincent de Paul ) The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical...

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Listing image Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub Knaresborough Community Centre offers a wide range of facilities and activities. The centre, in Stockdale Avenue, Knaresborough works with a range of voluntary, community and statutory groups to...

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Listing image Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub - Lunch Club And 50+ Social Group Lunch Club - £4.50 for hot 2 course meal. All dietary needs catered for. Social group - £2 per person. Speakers, arts & crafts, games. Call to book a place. Everyone welcome. Meeting time: Lunch...

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Knaresborough Wellbeing Hub - Strong and Steady Strong and Steady is a 12-week programme designed to encourage people to become more active and reduce the risk of trips and falls. Delivered by friendly, qualified instructors, the specialised...

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Knaresborough Youth Club Youth club for young people in yrs7+. A safe and warm meeting place for young people with music, gaming and snacks and an optional programme of weekly activities including crafts and cooking.

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Listing image Knit and Natter Group Every second and fourth Friday of the month, 2-4pm in a warm, comfortable place with refreshments available.

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Listing image Knitter's Yarn Community Knitting Group Group starting Monday 25 February, then every last Monday of the month, 10am – 12pm A new community knitting (and crochet) group to support charitable causes. The aim is to meet new friends and to...

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krysallis in partnership with GamCare krysallis work in partnership with GamCare in Harrogate and the surrounding areas. We provide free, confidential, non-judgemental and specialist advice, information and support for anyone adversely...

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Listing image Legal Advice Clinic Confidential advice in a safe environment with a legal adviser. Each adviser has their own area of expertise accompanied by a general legal background. If your particular issue requires specialist...

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Leonard Cheshire - Alne Hall Alne Hall provide support and nursing care for physically disabled adults in a friendly and safe home. Our team is fully trained and we’re regulated by the Care Quality Commission. You’ll find us in...

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Leonard Cheshire Disability - Wharfedale House We are part of the Leonard Cheshire organisation which is a UK based charity. We are a residential home for 18 adults who have a range of physical disabilities situated in the heart of Wetherby. Our...

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Lesbian Gay Bisexual And Transgender (LGBT+) Youth Resources that you might find useful if you’re an LGB&T young person.

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LGBTQIA+ Social Group Last Monday of each month, 4-5pm Join young people who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, to help shape a safe space to access peer support. Contact Katie for more information 07985 744 074

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Listing image Life Destiny Church The main hall is open as a warm space on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am - 3pm. Keep warm, enjoy a chat and play games.

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Lifeline (Harrogate) Ltd Lifeline provides move-on accommodation for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness. We receive referrals from any agency that is involved in homelessness. Through our paid support workers...

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Liferiders Community Cycling Project Liferiders is based on a simple idea........that riding our bikes together helps us feel better If you're a beginner to cycling then we're here for you ! We choose cake over carbon,...

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Listing image Lip Reading Class Helping you to follow conversation better if you have a hearing loss and learn to lip read. Strategies for coping with a hearing loss. You can get in touch by writing to Community House, marking...

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Listing image Lister House Warm Space Lister House has a warm space open ro all on Wednesdays 2-4pm with hot drinks, a TV and accessible toilets.

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Little Acorns Little Acorns is a friendly, safe space where young children can play and make friends, whilst adults swap ideas, suggestions and support one another’ It takes place 9.30am - 11am during term time.

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Listing image Little Berries Baby And Toddler Group £1.50 for first child and £1 for additional children. Snack included. Term time only Meeting time: 1.15pm - 2.45pm  

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Little Crickets Pre-school Little Crickets Pre-school provides a happy, stimulating and secure environment for pre-school children aged from 2 – 5 years old. We are located on the Harrogate Cricket Ground where we have a fit...

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Listing image Little Fishes For babies & toddlers with carers. Meeting time: 9.15am – 11.00am

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Listing image Littlethorpe Village Hall - Arts Workshop Develop your skills as an artist; receive a critical appraisal by other members & occasional visiting artists. Meeting time: 9.00am – 12.00 noon

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Longlands Common Community owned woodlands project for Harrogate and Knaresborough. A Nidd Gorge Community Action initiative. By pledging money to the Long Lands Common project, and becoming a shareholder in the...

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Listing image Luke and Marcus Trust Support for parents/families who have lost a child through drugs/alcohol. Three mums set up the charity in the wake of their sons deaths from heroin overdoses. They offer unashamed sympathy, support...

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