Community Activities
Story Maker is a fun and easy way for children to create and print short stories. ... Story Maker is a fun and easy way for children to create and print short stories. An intuitive interface makes it simple for kids to add words, pictures and pages.
Join us for our friendly 'knit and natter' session every week at the Library. Beginners welcome or bring your own project.
We are a Voluntary organisation and members of and affiliated to the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS)
Our aim is to train individuals in the skills and techniques of Lifesaving, Lifeguarding and CPR, provide each individual with the opportunity to acquire one of the skills for life. Encourage… [READ MORE]
Weekly Coffee morning
The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old. There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½. It may sometimes be appropriate to… [READ MORE]
The Cub Pack is the second section of the Scout Group following on from Beavers. Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 and 10 ½.
There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 7½ and can move to Scouts between age 10 and 11. It may sometimes be appropriate to… [READ MORE]
The Scout Troop is the third section in the Scout Group, above Beavers and Cubs. The Scout Section is for young people aged between 10½ and 14 years. There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 10, and can move to Explorers between age 13½ and 14½. It may sometimes… [READ MORE]
Places of Welcome are run by local community groups who want everyone in their neighbourhood to have a place to go for a friendly face, a cup of tea and a conversation if and when they need it.
Offering free refreshments (at least a cup of tea and a biscuit) and basic local information
Open… [READ MORE]
Monthly meeting at Denton Town Hall. First Monday of each month.
Do not meet in August or December.
Friends of Catch Nature offers a bubby system to customers referred to us Tameside Stroke Association. It's one buddy per stroke recoverer, when enjoying a day of fishing.
Friends of Catch Nature has run this system for a few years and have had some positive feedback and results from its use.
Art classes are run twice a week in the Lounge. Sessions cost only £2.50 and all levels and abilities are welcome.
This is a self taught drop in group, you will need to bring own resources but there is access to a sink and other lovely participants to encourage and share your work with. Tea,… [READ MORE]
Our bowling and social club play crown green bowls starting form the first week in April. The bowling social club runs events throughout the year at the club house and also has darts, cards and a snooker table. There is a £10 a year bowling membership but all are welcome to turn up to join in.
Dancing For Fun
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Gentle Exercise - Meeting on a Monday 10-11am in the Ballroom this is a teacher led limited mobility, chair based exercise class. The sessions aim to help participants to improve their level of stamina and fitness helping them to remain active and supple. No pre booking needed, please just turn up… [READ MORE]
Hatha Yoga helps to increase flexibility, improving posture, circulation and well-being. Yoga includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises). Classes cost £2.50 and run on a Monday 1:30-2:30pm, Tues 2-3pm and on a Thursday 5:45-6:45pm in the Ballroom. All levels… [READ MORE]
Let's Sing Academy @ Ryecroft Hall on Thursdays
Fun vocal group for young singers
Variety of music: current pop hits, Disney, musicals, etc.
Work on building confidence and developing vocal technique in a safe and fun way
Opportunities for performance
Our open sessions (6th &… [READ MORE]
We have seven teacher led line dancing classes available at Ryecroft Hall. Our beginners group is in the Banquet room at 10-12pm on a Monday for those with an interest but little experience. For those that are more familiar with line dancing we have sessions in the Ballroom
Modern sequence dancing is one of the most popular forms of social dancing for all ages, good music, friendly company and of course dancing! In this weekly teacher led class there is no need to have a partner, simply turn up and enjoy yourself. Offering four classes a week at the following times:
Baby and toddler groups are a great place to meet other parents with children your child’s age, and your child can start to make new friends too. Our group provides a great play opportunity and a chance for parents/carers to make new friends too.
No need to book, just turn up and make use of the… [READ MORE]