Community classes
Our community class programme 'Ways to wellbeing' is a programme which supports local community providers to offer beginner level activities for adults to improve their health and wellbeing.
What kind of activities can I take part in?
You can take part in our group exercise activities, which are delivered by friendly, highly skilled and experienced staff and volunteers.
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Please see our timetable for further information.
Community class timetable
| Day | Time | Activity | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9.30am - 11.00am | Seated Yoga | Sedgefield Parish Hall, Sedgefield | £4 |
| Monday | 1.45pm - 2.45pm | Seated Exercise | St Paul's Centre, Spennymoor | £3 |
| Tuesday | 9.15am - 10.15am | Seated Exercise | Wolsingham Town Hall | £3 |
| Tuesday | 9.45am - 10.45am | Exercise to Music | Annfield Plain Methodist Church | £3 |
| Tuesday | 11.00am - 12.00 noon | Exercise to Music | Frosterley Village Hall | £3 |
Tuesday | 10.00am - 12.00 noon | Gardening Group | The Lodge, Blackhill and Consett Park Laburnum Avenue, Blackhill, Consett, DH8 5TA | Free of charge, donations welcome |
| Wednesday | 10.00am - 11.30am | Yoga | Bullion Hall, Chester-le-Street | £4 |
Wednesday | 10.00am - 11.00am | Balance Right | Sedgefield Parish Hall, Sedgefield | £3 |
| Wednesday | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Arts and Crafts | The Lodge, Blackhill and Consett Park | £3 |
| Wednesday | 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Gentle Exercise | Great Lumley Community Centre | £3 |
| Thursday | 9.30am - 10.30am | Gentle Exercise | Stanhope Community Centre | £3 |
| Thursday | 11.00am - 12.00 noon | Gentle Exercise | Ushaw Moor Baptist Church, Ushaw Moor | £3 |
| Thursday | 11.00am - 12.00 noon | Gentle Exercise | Jubilee Fields Community Centre, Shildon | £3 |
| Thursday | 11.30am - 12.30pm | Gentle Exercise | St John's Chapel Town Hall | £3 |
| Thursday | 2.00pm - 3.00pm | Gentle Exercise | St James' Church Hall, Burnopfield | £3 |
| Thursday | 5.00pm - 6.00pm | Gentle Exercise | St Patrick's Church Hall, Consett | £3 |
| Friday | 9.30am - 10.30am | Exercise to Music | Annfield Plain Methodist Church | £3 |
| Friday | 10.00am - 12.00 noon | Arts and Crafts | The Venue, Stanley | £3 |
| Friday | 12.30pm - 2.00pm | Seated Yoga | Cornerstones, Chester-le-Street | £4 |
| Friday | 6.00pm - 7.00pm | Zumba | The Venue, Stanley | £3 |
| Friday Starts 26 August 2022 | 1.30pm - | Seated Exercise | Beaurepaire Community Hub, Bearpark, DH7 7DZ | £3 |
Artful Age
Artful Age aims to provide support for people to live happier, healthier, independent lives and grow to see themselves as active and valued member of their community. Covering the East Durham area, and aimed at adults but with no lower or upper age limit, groups provide a safe and friendly environment welcoming people living with mental and physical health conditions, cognitive impairments or facing social isolation.
Led by experienced professional artists, activities range from singing and dancing, to arts and crafts and working with wood.
Managed by Durham County Council Community Arts (East)
Supported by East Durham Creates
| Day | Time | Activity | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly on Tuesdays - 5 July until 27 September 2022 | 10.00am - 12.00pm | Craft and Chat Café | The Art Café, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DP Tel: 0191 569 3511 | Free (tea and coffee included) No booking required but please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. |
| Weekly on Thursdays - 7 July until 22 September 2022 (Please note no sessions 4 August or 8 September) | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | East Durham Dementia Friendly Choir
| St Andrews Church Hall, Hesleden Road, Blackhall TS27 4LE. Contact: Brenda Hardman on 07812 753991. | £2.00 (tea and coffee and cake included) No booking required but please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. |
Weekly on Fridays - 1 July until 15 September 2022 (Please note from August session will be from Thursday, 1.00pm to 3.00pm} | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Let's Meet Up Art Group | The Art Café, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DP Tel: 0191 569 3511 | Free (tea and coffee included) No booking required but please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. |
| Fortnightly on Tuesdays 12 July until 6 September 2022 | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Dance to a Tea | Eastlea Community Centre, Stockton Rd, Seaham SR7 8DX Tel: 0191 581 2399 | Pre-booking required through the venue (Afternoon Tea included) |
| Fortnightly on Wednesdays 13 July until 7 September 2022 | 1.30pm - 3.00pm | Dance to a Tea | The Pavillion, 1 Helford Rd, Peterlee SR8 1ER Tel: 0191 586 9957 | Pre-booking required through the venue (Afternoon Tea included) |
| Fortnightly on Fridays 8 July until 16 September 2022 | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Working with Wood Taster Session | Dawdon Youth & Community Centre, Queen Alexandra Road, Seaham SR7 7NH | For further information contact Andrew Cammus on 07368 424 939 or email contact@eastdurhamveterans.co.uk |
What you need to bring
Once you have booked your place you should receive a confirmation email detailing any equipment you need to bring with you (e.g. a mat for Yoga). Just turn up five minutes before the class start time dressed comfortably, and you may wish to bring along any personal items that you need, including a drink.
Payment
All Ways to wellbeing classes are free to book. Some activities have a charge, this is payable to the activity leader at the session. The first session is free for all new participants.
Book your place
Contact us to book your place.
- Booking is recommended and we ask everyone to book in advance where possible.
- You can book between seven days and 24 hours in advance of the session start time.
- Please remember to cancel your place if you are unable to attend.
- Please read our Ways to Wellbeing - Health Commitment Statement and where appropriate seek medical advice before participating in a session.
- Ways to Wellbeing Service
- waystowellbeing@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 262539
