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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 Tockwith Bowls Club Would you like to try something different? On Wednesday evenings at 6.15pm we run a short mat bowling session for people of all abilities. Just turn up and we will provide all the equipment you need...

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Tockwith Community Hub The Hub hosts a range of activities, talks, advice sessions and educational opportunities to connect the local community – residents, organisations and groups in Tockwith and surrounding villages. We...

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Listing image Town to 5K (Walk – Jog – Run) Aimed at those who are new to running or would like to build confidence. Following the couch to 5K running plans, the overall goal will be to continuously run for 5k and complete a Harrogate Park Run...

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Listing image Traidcraft Fairly traded goods from around the world including chocolate, biscuits, pasta, rice, tea, coffee, loo rolls, notecards & much more. Meeting time: 10.00am

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Listing image Trinity Luncheon Club Meets Tuesdays in term-time for a freshly prepared two course lunch, tea or coffee and a get-together. The club is intended for those who are looking for friendship. Booking is essential. Transport...

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Listing image Trinity Methodist Church - Coffee Shop Last Saturday of the month. Meeting time: 10.00am - 12noon

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Listing image Trinity Methodist Church - Trinity Tots Toddler and Baby Group, meets every Friday during term time from 10:00am till 12:00pm. We have toys for all ages to play with and provide refreshments for parents/guardians and children. Newcomers...

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Try bowls for free The Harrogate ABA holds regular Try Bowls for Free events at 16 greens across the Harrogate District. You can use the website to search our calendar of events, book a place or find a bowls club local...

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Listing image Tuesday Club Children in School Year 1 - Year 6 are welcome to join us. A typical evening starts with games maybe using our parachute or outside in the garden if the weather is fine. We sing songs, then maybe...

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Tuesday Open Days Every Tuesday we offer a chance to try out various mobility equipment from our base near Huddersfield. Our kit is suitable for rambling and cycling activities. We have manual and electric equipment...

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Turn2Us Turn2us is a national charity helping people when times get tough, providing financial support to help people get back on track. Use the Benefits Calculator to find out which welfare benefits you may...

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Two Ridings Community Foundation Two Ridings Community Foundation (TRCF) is one of 46 community foundations in the UK. We operate in York, North Yorkshire, Hull and East Riding. We receive money from individuals, families,...

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Unforgettable Experiences Unforgettable Experiences provides live, creative and interactive sessions online. We provide technical assistance to help people to get online with the support of our Digital Activity Buddies, and...

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United Nations Association - UK (Harrogate Branch) UNA Harrogate is dedicated to supporting and celebrating the delivery of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as agreed by world leaders in 2015 and representing the most powerful...

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United Response United Response (UR) is a national charity providing skilled care and support to adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs, autism, acquired brain injury, sensory impairments, complex...

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Upper Nidderdale Food Bank The Local Foodbank in Nidderdale provides food for individuals and families in financial crisis. All enquiries are dealt with in confidence.

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VaCO (Vacation Chamber Orchestras) For over 25 years we have been one of the UK's leading residential chamber music course providers. Vacation Chamber Orchestras holds a number of annual seasonal courses for grade 8 standard...

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Versus Arthritis You don’t need to face arthritis alone. Our advisors aim to bring all of the information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you. Call us for free on the...

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Victim Support Victim Support is an independent charity offering free, confidential support to people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We are a commissioned service offered to those who have reported a...

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Listing image Virtual Carer Forums Our carer forums are a chance for carers to offer support and share their views. We consider ways the service of the Carers’ Resource can be improved and discuss both local and national issues that...

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Vision Support Harrogate District We are a local independent charity who has supported our local sight loss community for over 100 years. Life can feel frightening and lonely if you are experiencing sight loss. There may be lots of...

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Vision Support Harrogate District - Evening Social! Purely a social evening, usually the last Tuesday of each month, mainly for those in our sight loss community who are unable to access our centre during the day (or who work and volunteer at the...

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Vision Support Harrogate District - Pateley Social Group Meets the first Wednesday each month between 1pm and 2.30pm at NiddPlus, Station Square. A fantastic group of people who share tips, friendship and offer support to anyone who has recently...

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Vision Support Harrogate District - Ripon Club Ripon Vision Support Group meet each Tuesday - September to May - 10.15am - 12pm at Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon. A place to get together to chat, share experiences, enjoy entertainments and...

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Vision Support Harrogate District - Ripon Vision Support Advice Sessions If you or someone you know is living with sight loss and you would like to find out more about the support, help and services that are available to you come along and have a chat with our vision...

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Vision Support Harrogate District - Soup & Pud Club Supporting our sight loss community. Come and join our Soup & Pud Club, delicious, home made soups and puddings for you to enjoy with with our members, volunteers and staff. Great company,...

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Volunteering at HADCA The Volunteering Directory is a service provided by HADCA. The free online directory of local opportunities to volunteer can be searched by interests, age, availability, wheelchair access and...

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Listing image Walkies and Wellbeing On the third and fourth Tuesday of the month 1.30pm - 3pm. FREE tea, coffee and biscuits. Are you a dog owner? If not.... Do you want to own a dog/ adopt / rescue a dog but want to find out more?...

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Walking Football Keep Fit, Make Friends. Looking to try something different to keep you fit and active? Walking Football allows you to keep playing the game you love! Sessions across Harrogate district for Men aged...

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Walking for Health The walks are perfect for anyone starting to walk, recovering from surgery or for people with a long term health condition. Suitable only for assistance dogs. Our walks are aimed at those who are not...

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Warm and Well in North Yorkshire The helpline (01609 767555) is available Monday to Friday 9.00 -16.00 or online referrals can be made via the website. As well as raising awareness of the impact of cold homes on our health and...

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Washburn Heritage Centre The Centre is run by volunteers to celebrate the heritage of the wonderful Washburn Valley. A stunning extension to Fewston Church, it is free to come in! The Centre features exhibitions about the...

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Waste Not Wednesday Surplus food made into delicious meals and also desserts to take away on a pay as you feel basis at Ripon Community House Wednesdays 3-6pm. Everyone welcome. Donations of food welcomeif you can.

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Waste Not Wednesdays Waste Not Wednesday is a project run by Ripon Community House. The aim of the project is to stop food being wasted. It is open anyone in the community. It costs £3 per basket for 8 items (which...

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Wednesday Welcome Centre Cake and hot drinks with a variety of activities take place including dominoes, crafts, golf putting, simple bowling activities, knitting and a singalong, good company, good conversation and plenty...

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Wellspring Therapy & Training Wellspring is a counselling and training centre in Starbeck. We provide affordable psychological support to adults, children and young people in distress and promote good mental health. We work to...

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Wesley Centre - Wheelie Welcome Cafe Pop in to Wesley Centre Tuesdays 10.30am - 2pm for a cuppa, teacakes & scones and a chat. Everyone most welcome.

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Wesley Centre Harrogate The Wesley Centre is a place in the heart of Harrogate where you can feel welcomed, accepted, renewed and refreshed. We are conveniently situated only 5 minutes walk from the bus and train stations...

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Wesley Centre Harrogate - Charity Coffee Morning Open most Saturdays and run by a different charity each week. Pop in for a cup of tea/coffee and cake or for a light lunch. Meeting time: 10.00am – 2.00pm

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Wesley Centre Harrogate - Forward Together A friendship group for older people. The Wesley Centre in Harrogate, is offering a varied social programme of talks and activities along with morning refreshments (£1) and a three course hot lunch (£...

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Listing image West Park United Reform Church - Coffee Shop Pop in for coffee, biscuits and a chat. All welcome. Proceeds to charity. Meeting time: Tues & Thurs: 10.30am – 12 noon Sat: 10.30am – 2.00pm

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Listing image Wetherby Air Cadets For boys and girls 13 - 17 years, we provide flying, gliding, adventurous training, shooting, Duke of Edinburgh, leadership, academic and many other opportunities through the RAF Aircadet...

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White Rose Beauty Colleges Harrogate White Rose Beauty Colleges offers a range of Courses from our White Rose Beauty College in Harrogate. For anyone 19 plus our range of Level 2 Courses, the tuition fees are Fully Funded to anyone who...

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Whixley & District Community Cricket & Sports Club Vacancies for Junior 7-15 years of age. Lots of opportunities for young players 15-21 years. Training and coaching free. Opportunities for those wishing to consider coaching. Grants available.

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Listing image Who Let the Dads Out It's the second Saturday of the month, the toys are out, the crafts are ready, the bacon's sizzling ... it's time for WLTDO! Who Let the Dads Out meets on the second Saturday of each...

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Listing image Wilf Ward Family Trust Residential Care / Day Services / Respite / Supported living for adults with learning difficulties, also physical disabilities, sensory impairment, complex needs and behaviours.

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Listing image Wiliam Merritt Disabled Living Centre The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a registered charity and since 1982 has offered impartial and professional advice for children and adults living with a disability or long-term condition...

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Winston's Wish - the charity for bereaved children Winston's Wish helps children rebuild their lives after the death of a parent or sibling, enabling them to face the future with hope. We offer practical support and guidance to families,...

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Women's Institutes (North Yorkshire West Federation) Aims to provide a democratically controlled educational and social organisation for women of all ages, offering the opportunity of working and learning together to improve the quality of life in the...

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Listing image Women's Keep Fit Women's Keep Fit – Tuesdays & Fridays - 9.30-10.45am – Main Hall – every week – Adult Age Group Only

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Woodfield Millennium Green Community Garden Our Community garden is a space for growing, sharing, meeting and playing! Volunteers are always welcome and you can find the group at the green most Saturday mornings 11am - 1pm

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Listing image Woodlands Ladies Circle Meets fortnightly in autumn/spring with speakers & coffee evenings in summer. Meeting time: 8.00pm

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Listing image Woodlands Methodist Church Woodlands Methodist Church has got a community garden which needs up keeping

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Listing image Woodlands Methodist Church - Community Breakfast Club Our inter generational breakfast club meets on Fridays in term time 8.10am -8.45am. We use food waste from Lidl and Booker to stop it going to landfill and fresh produce from the community garden....

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Listing image Woodlands Methodist Church - Messy Church Church with a difference based on creative activities, games, refreshments and celebration, all based on a biblical theme. Lots of fun and chatter! Messy Church meets monthly on a Wednesday afternoon...

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Listing image Woodlands Methodist Church - Toast Drop In Fridays 9.30am - 11.30am during term time. Drop in for tea/coffee and toast, play area for pre school aged children. No charge but donations welcome.

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Listing image Worth Connecting Digital Inclusion Support for people over 55 in Harrogate District to use a digital device to find information, make social connections or to benefit from online services. Individual telephone support and loan of...

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Listing image WRNS Benevolent Trust The WRNS BT provides assistance in cases of necessity or distress amongst members and their dependants. All ex-Wrens (officer and ratings) who joined the WRNS on or after 1 September 1939 are members...

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Yore Film Society The Film Society show a film each month at the Coronation Hall, Milby, Boroughbridge. It is run by a group of enthusiasts who select and screen the films. A bar and tea/coffee are available. The film...

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Yore Vision Yore Vision is a community organisation for Boroughbridge and the Lower Ure Valley run by volunteers. Membership is open to everyone – and free!

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