Regular Activities
Take a look at our regular events programme
Activities take place at Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours’ Scheme CIO, Station Road, Leeds LS15 7JY unless otherwise specified. Call 0113 260 6565 for any further information.
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MondayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyTai Chi10am - 11am
Suitable for all abilities, Tai Chi is a gentle exercise that can help reduce stress, improve posture, balance, muscle strength and flexibility.
£3.50 View Details -
WeeklyComputer Lessons with Joe10am - 4pm
One-to-one lessons to help you learn how to improve your digital skills on your laptop or tablet.
£2 View Details -
WeeklyWalking Group12am - 3pm
Walks of approximately three to four miles led by qualified leaders. We normally meet at our main office at the Newman Centre but please check details. Book in advance.
£3 View Details
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TuesdayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyDrop-In Coffee Morning9.30am - 11.30am
Opportunity to call in for a chat at the Newman Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Information, events and advice. All welcome.
£2 View Details -
WeeklyUkulele (Intermediate)11.30am - 12.30pm
If you are a beginner and want to start playing Ukulele, call the office and we can ask the tutor to give you a call.
£5 View Details -
WeeklyLine Dancing1.15pm - 2.45pm
Come and join our Tuesday Line Dancing class which is much more than learning the steps! Make new friends, move your body, have fun and enjoy the music. As well as improving your fitness, dancing is proven to sharpen the mind and help with balance and co-ordination.
£3.50 View Details -
WeeklyShort Walks10.30am - 12pm
These walks will leave from the Newman Centre on the Tuesdays that we don’t have a Minibus trip booked. The walks will be around one-mile long, at a leisurely pace with plenty of opportunities to sit down at local parks around Leeds. The short walks will only take place during Spring and Summer. Please look out for the dates and destination in the office from mid-May.
£3 View Details -
MonthlySandwich and a Song12pm - 2pm
We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at the Newman Centre to enjoy a light lunch in company and enjoy a sing a long with our resident musician John Whalley. Must Book.
£5 View Details -
MonthlyBirds of a Feather1.30pm - 3.30pm
For people living with dementia and their carers. We understand how overwhelming and uncertain it can be living with and caring for a loved one with a memory impairment. Meeting up with others can offer reassurance, emotional and practical advice and support. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month and offer a range of interactive activities and entertainment.
£2.50 View Details -
MonthlyFood and a Film12pm - 3pm
Our Food and a Film group is held on the fourth Tuesday of the month, a chance to enjoy a light lunch and film in company with a treat at the interval! Runs from September to May and is paused during the Summer. Please call the office to book a place. View details to see the films on offer.
£5 View Details
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WednesdayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyMixed Activity Group9.45am - 11.45am
Every Wednesday morning, join us for arts, crafts and table games. Includes tea and coffee.
£3 View Details -
WeeklyLunch Club12pm - 1.30pm
An opportunity to enjoy a two-course home made fresh meal in company. Please book in advance.
£5 View Details -
WeeklyJoan's Flexicise1.30pm - 3pm
We meet every Wednesday afternoon to provide a gentle exercise class, including chair-based exercise, suitable for those with Osteoporosis. Please contact the office for further details.
£3 View Details -
MonthlyLeeds Carers' Support2.30pm - 4pm
On the first Wednesday of every month we welcome all carers to join us at this carers’ support group. A monthly group working in partnership with Carers Leeds, the group is welcoming and friendly, giving carers a break from caring and the opportunity to get advice, information and support tailored towards your caring role.
Free View Details -
MonthlyBereavement Support Drop-In3pm - 4pm
In partnership with Carers Leeds, our monthly Bereavement Support Drop-In meets at the Newman Centre. Meet other bereaved people for peer group support and understanding. Fourth Wednesday of the month, all welcome.
£1 View Details -
MonthlyColton Methodist Coffee Morning10.30am - 11.30am
A member of staff is available on the last Wednesday of the month at Colton Methodist Church’s Coffee Morning to offer support, advice and to promote our services.
£1 View Details
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ThursdayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyT-Days Coffee Morning9.45am - 12pm
Opportunity to call in for a chat, tea, coffee and biscuits. Information and advice. You can even enjoy a game of snooker or hoy! All welcome.
£1 View Details -
WeeklyCreative Writing Group10am - 12pm
This group meets every Thursday morning at the Newman Centre. An opportunity to get your thoughts down on paper and add creativity to our Scheme. Currently fully booked please add your name to our waiting list.
£3 View Details -
WeeklyT-Days Exercise Class10am - 10.45am
A chair based Gentle Exercise class that meets every Thursday at Cross Gates Working Men’s Club.
£3 View Details -
WeeklyLive Well Café10am - 11am
Every Thursday at the Newman Centre, this cafe provides an opportunity to speak confidentially to a local nurse, GP or member of our team. The cafe is open to all and each week we focus on a specific health issue. Our Digital Inclusion Worker is also available to support getting online.
Free View Details -
WeeklyThe Pavillion Drop-In11am - 2pm
Currently on hold due to building damage.
TBC View Details -
MonthlyT-Days Big Breakfast11.30am - 12.30pm
First Thursday of the month a Full English breakfast instead of T-Days Lunch Club. Must Book.
£4 View Details -
WeeklyT-Days Lunch Club12pm - 1pm
An opportunity to enjoy a two-course meal in company. Please book in advance.
£4 View Details -
WeeklyCryptic Crossword Club1.30pm - 3.15pm
Join us for a afternoon of cryptic crosswords. Keep that brain active! New members welcome.
£2 View Details -
WeeklyHalton Activity Group1.30pm - 3.30pm
We meet every Thursday at Christ Church, Halton for an afternoon of Arts and Craft, painting, games, knitting, chat and refreshments. All welcome.
£3 View Details
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FridayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyDrop-In Coffee Morning9.30am - 11.30am
Opportunity to call in for a chat at the Newman Centre. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Information, events and advice. All welcome.
£2 View Details -
WeeklySt Mary's Drop-In10am - 1pm
Opportunity to call in for a chat. Tea, coffee and biscuits. Light lunch and breakfast menu available at a low cost.
£2 View Details -
MonthlySt Mary's Sandwich and a Song12pm - 2pm
Due to popular demand, we are now running another Sandwich and a Song group (Sandwich and a Song – On Tour) at St Mary’s Community Centre, Whitkirk.
We meet on the third Friday of every month to enjoy a light lunch in company and enjoy a sing-a-long (and a dance-along for those feeling energetic), with our resident musician John Whalley. Must Book.
£5 View Details -
WeeklyPainting & Drawing1pm - 3pm
Our Painting and Drawing class meets every Friday afternoon at the Newman Centre, a chance to relax and create a some wonderful work covering various themes, that we display at our scheme for everyone to enjoy!
£4 View Details -
WeeklyIT Support Drop-In1pm - 3pm
Our Digital Inclusion Worker Sam, is available alongside our Digital Health Champion volunteers to support you to do more online.
£2 View Details
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SaturdayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyShared TablesVarious
If you are lonely on a weekend or would like to get out more, join us on our Shared Tables and enjoy a meal in company with other like minded older people. Please call the office on 0113 260 6565 to book a place. View details to see upcoming dates, times and locations.
Pay as you normally would for a meal View Details
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SundayTypeActivityLocationTimeDescriptionCost
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WeeklyShared TablesVarious
If you are lonely on a weekend or would like to get out more, join us on our Shared Tables and enjoy a meal in company with other like minded older people. Please call the office on 0113 260 6565 to book a place. View details to see upcoming dates, times and locations.
Pay as you normally would for a meal View Details
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