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.
Whilst the easing of lockdown restrictions allows more freedom, it is clear that COVID 19 has not gone away. We are working to resume activities in a way which is safe and responsible. Our priority is to protect the health and wellbeing of participants, coaches and volunteers, and to help stop the spread of the virus.
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. Please see our timetable for further information.
Community class timetable
| Day | Time | Activity | Venue | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | 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 | 6.00pm - 7.00pm | Zumba | The Venue, Stanley | £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 April - 28 June 2022 | 10.00am - 12.00pm | Craft and Chat Café | The Art Café, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DP 0191 569 3511 | Free |
Weekly on Thursdays - 7 April - 30 June 2022 (except 2 June) | 1.00 - 3.00pm | East Durham Dementia Friendly Choir | Blackhall Community Centre, TS27 4LG 0191 586 7396 | £2 voluntary donation, no booking required but please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. |
Weekly on Fridays - 8 April - 24 June 2022 (except 21 April and 2 June) | 1.00 - 3.00pm | Let's Meet Up Art Group | The Art Café, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DP 0191 569 3511 | £2 voluntary donation, no booking required but please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. |
Monday 16 May and 13 June 2022, followed by refreshments | 1.30 - 3.30pm | Dance to a Tea | Shotton Community Hub, Bridge Road, Shotton Colliery DH6 2PQ 0191 526 4213 | £2 booking charge - Pre-booking required through the venue |
Tuesday 17 May and 14 June 2022, followed by refreshments | 2.00 - 4.00pm | Dance to a Tea | Eastlea Community Centre, Stockton Road, Seaham, SR7 8DX 0191 586 7396 | Free - Pre-booking required through the venue. |
Wednesday 18 May and 15 June 2022, followed by refreshments | 1.30 - 3.30pm | Dance to a Tea | The Pavilion, Peterlee, 1 Helford Road, Peterlee SR8 1ER 0191 586 9957 | £2 booking charge - Pre-booking required through the venue. |
Tuesday 19 April 2022 Taster session (further taster sessions in May and June to be announced) | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Working with Wood Taster Session | Dawdon Youth & Community Centre, Queen Alexandra Road, Seaham SR7 7NH 0191 513 1777 | Free, please contact the Community Arts Team on 0792 029 5261 for further information. Regular fortnightly sessions commence on Friday 1 July 2022, followed by lunch. |
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. The first class back after the lockdown break due to Covid is free for returning customers.
Book your place
Our activity programme is restarting in a phased approach and you must book in advance.
Contact us to book your place.
- Ways to Wellbeing Service
- Ways to Wellbeing Service
- 03000 262539
