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 | 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 | 1.00pm - 2.00pm | 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 until 20 December 2022 | 10.00am - 12 noon | Craft and Chat Café | The Art Café, | Free (tea and coffee included) Activities are led by facilitator Michelle Douglas-Allison with a crafting focus including shabby chic, upcycling, model making, textile craft and more. |
Weekly on Thursdays until 15 December 2022 Please note the session on the 8 December will be held as a Carol Concert at a nearby Care Home. | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Happy Together: a dementia friendly choir | St Andrews Church Hall, | £2.00 (tea and coffee and cake included) The choir is led by musician and songwriter Bethany Elan Coyle. |
Weekly on Fridays until 15 December 2022 | 1.00pm - 3.00pm | Let's Meet Up: a dementia friendly art group | The Art Café, Community House, Yoden Road, Peterlee, SR8 5DP | Free (tea and coffee included) Led by artists Rosy Thornton and Lindsey Grieves, activities include painting, printmaking, collage and drawing, as well as ceramics and other 2D and 3D crafts. It's an adventure of discovery! Carers are encouraged to take part. |
| Fortnightly on Tuesdays until 13 December 2022 | 2.00pm - 4.00pm | Dance to a Tea | Eastlea Community Centre, Stockton Rd, Seaham SR7 8DX | Free (Afternoon Tea included) Led by Sandra Gufferty, Dance to a Tea offers a fun way to learn new dances and make friends over a spot of Afternoon Tea. |
| Fortnightly on Wednesdays until 21 December 2022 | 1.30pm - 3.00pm | Dance to a Tea | The Pavillion, 1 Helford Rd, Peterlee SR8 1ER | £2.00 (Afternoon Tea included) Led by Sandra Gufferty, Dance to a Tea offers a fun way to learn new dances and make friends over a spot of Afternoon Tea. |
Fortnightly on Fridays until 16 December 2022 Please note the sessions on the 18 November and 16 December are Youth Group sessions and will be held 5.00pm - 7.00pm | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Working with Wood | Dawdon Youth and Community Centre, Queen Alexandra Road, Seaham SR7 7NH | Free (hot meal included) Led by professional sculptor David Gross, participants will learn wood carving and joinery skills to create seats, decorative gates and sculptures for a new community garden. |
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
