Edition No. 10
Adding years to your life & life to your years
A directory of social activities for those over 50 (but not exclusively) across the Borough of Great Yarmouth
2016/17 Charity No. 1095214
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Foreword It is with delight that I welcome you to this 10th edition of the Ageless Opportunities Directory. I have been involved since the beginning and never dreamt we would get to the 10th edition! Over the years each new Directory has been eagerly greeted, not only by people over 50 looking for an activity, but by their families, carers, neighbours, support workers and also those under 50 who want to take up something new. There are some groups who now have waiting lists so no longer feel it fair to have an entry in The Directory, which is great for them but might mean you have to look further afield for an activity! Fortunately there are MANY activities in here – covering a wide range of options, some sitting, some not. Sadly the years have seen a few groups cease – usually through lack of people willing to take on committee roles which ensure the group can keep going. If you are able to help a group – as Chair, Secretary or Treasurer, or as a general committee member, please let them know. You may not even belong to a group yet and may prefer to be on the committee rather than a participant! My thanks to Great Yarmouth Community Trust for caring for the Directory over these years and to Kate & Rachael for their work with the groups to pull all this information together. Many thanks also to Rachel Elkin for laying out the pages each year and liaising with the printers. Best wishes to you all and I hope you enjoy whichever activity/activities you choose. If you require more copies of the Directory please contact the Priory Centre reception on 01493 743000 or call in for a copy.
Ian Southam Founder, Ageless Opportunities
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Contents
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Arts
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Bowls
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Crafts
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Dance
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Fitness/Exercise
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Learning
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Lunch Clubs
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Outdoors
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Reading & Audio
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Singing/Music
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Social
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Social Action
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Sport
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Support
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Transport
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Volunteering
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ARTS Library Art and Craft Group Activity - We knit, crochet, paint, make jewellery. All craft activities Target group - All welcome Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Wed, 10am-12 noon Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Grace Edwards Tel - 01493 857068 Email - grace147@hotmail.co.uk 4
Community Art Room Activity - Free art session every fortnight - just drop in. We do all kinds of arts activities Target group - Over 25s, but we do get a mixture Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Alternate Weds, 1.30-4.30pm. Call to check dates Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Angie Hewitt Tel - 07776 358851 Email - angiehewitt@live.com Website - www.communityartroom.co.uk - dates & art activities
Keep Calm and Colour Activity - Adult colouring group, helping to achieve a calm and relaxed mind Target group - All adults Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Tues, 10.30am-12 noon Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Kymm Lucas Tel - 01493 844551 Email - yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk
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Palette for Pleasure Art Group Activity - We are an enthusiastic and happy art group where we draw and paint in all mediums Target group - All ages Venue - Martham Methodist Church, School Road, Martham, NR29 4QT When - Thurs, 9.30am-12 noon Cost - £2.50 per session (£10 every 4 weeks), includes tuition & refreshments Parking - Public car park at side of King’s Arms PH (5 mins’ walk) Transport - First bus nos. 1 or 1A. Nearest stop Martham Village Green (about 5 mins’ walk) Who to contact - Maureen Salter Tel - 01493 740728 Email - peter.salter3@btinternet.com
Priory Art Group Activity - Art and craft group Target group - All ages 18-100 Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Wed & Fri, 1-4pm Cost - £3 per session, includes materials & refreshments Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey. Sainsbury’s parking (closest) (2 hrs for £1) Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Mark Leech Tel - 01493 844630 Email - N/A
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Shrublands Art Group Activity - A very friendly class suitable for anyone wishing to learn how to draw and/or paint. All abilities are welcome Target group - Open to ages 18+, but predominantly populated by retired people Venue - Macey Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Tues, 1-3.45pm Cost - £7 per session, plus 25p for refreshments, includes tuition Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - John Madeley Tel - 07788 776351 Email - madimations@netscape.net
“Quill” Creative Writing Group Activity - To share our creative writing experiences, poetry and prose. To set each other writing challenges Target group - Ages 18+ Venue - Newtown Methodist Church Hall, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4BD When - 2nd Wed of the month, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - £10 annual membership; then £2 per month. Includes refreshments Parking - Nearest car park: Beaconsfield Road (50 yds away). Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Salisbury Road; bus no. 8 stops Beaconsfield Road Who to contact - Sue Ellis Tel - 01493 603158 Email - suebeth73@hotmail.com 7
BOWLS Gorleston Parade Bowls Club Activity - Lawn bowls played in casual dress. Beginners most welcome (coaching available) Target group - 40-75 Venue - Bowls Hut-Greens, Marine Parade, Gorleston When - Mon-Fri 1.30-4.30pm (from 1st May-30th Sept) Cost - ÂŁ3 annual subscription, includes all cup competitions. Then ÂŁ3 per day, includes bowls if required and green fees Parking - Street parking (free) on Gorleston Parade Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A stop close to the bowling green Who to contact - Brian Kerrison Tel - 07931 366029/01493 669688 Email - briankerrison@googlemail.com
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Hemsby Sports and Social Bowls Club Activity - Outdoor bowls Target group - All ages Venue - Hemsby Village Hall (bowling green at rear), Waters Lane, Hemsby, NR29 4LE When - Sun, 2pm (May to August) Cost - £20 annual subscription, then £2 per session for club members (£3 for guests) Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Hemsby Post Office, a 20-min walk Who to contact - John Farrow Tel - 01493 393262 Email - johnffarrow@gmail.com
Fleggburgh Short Mat Bowls Activity - We play bowls in the village hall twice a week and welcome any age group Target group - All ages Venue - Fleggburgh Village Hall, Main Road, Fleggburgh, NR29 3AZ When - Tues, 9am-12 noon; Fri 1-4pm Cost - £2 annual subscription, then £1.50 per session. Includes refreshments & good company! Parking - Private car park Transport - Not on a bus route Who to contact - Pearl Clark Tel - 01493 754196 Email - N/A
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Fleggburgh Village Outdoor Bowls Activity - Outdoor bowls. Pleased to meet all new bowlers Target group - All ages Venue - Fleggburgh Village Hall (playing fields), Main Road, Fleggburgh, NR29 3AZ When - Tues & Thur 6-8pm (roll-up 6pm onwards, match play 6.308.30pm) Cost - £7.50 annual subscription for OAPs, others £12; then £2 each time you play Parking - Private car park Transport - Not on a bus route Who to contact - Pearl Clark Tel - 01493 754196 Email - N/A
Bradwell Short Mat Bowls Activity - Short mat bowls (equipment provided, but please ensure you have your own bowling shoes, or flat soles) Target group - All ages, 9-90 Venue - Mill Lane Community Centre, The Playing Fields, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS When - Tues, 9.30am-12 noon; 2-4.30pm Cost - £2 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Large private car park Transport - Bus nos. 6 & 7 stop virtually opposite entrance to playing fields. Clearly signposted Who to contact - Mr John M Sargent Tel - 01493 601985/ 07930 368353 Email - johnmalcomsargent@yahoo.co.uk 10
Scratby Bowls Club Activity - Our main aim is to meet socially, have a cup of tea/ coffee & biscuit and play bowls. No leagues, no pressure, have fun Target group - All ages welcome Venue - All Saints Parish Hall, Beach Road, Scratby, NR29 3AJ When - Wed, 1.30-4pm Cost - £5 annual membership; then £2 per session members (£2.50 non members), includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1A Who to contact - Linda Lodge Tel - 01493 719187 Email - scratbybowlsclub@gmail.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/Scratby-Bowls-Club
Great Yarmouth Indoor Bowls Club Activity - Long mat indoor bowling. This activity is for all ages and disabilities, allowing gentle, healthy exercise. Bowls/shoes available. Coaching courses offered to newcomers at £1 for 2-hour sessions Target group - Ages 50-70 (but all ages welcome) Venue - Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 When - Thur, 10.30am-12.30pm. Other days & times to suit prospective beginners where possible Cost - £30 annual subscription (once interested to join the club), then £3 per session (2 hrs) Parking - Private car park & street parking available Transport - All buses to Market Gates (then a short walk) Who to contact - Mrs Beryl Payne Tel - 01493 652303 Email - batz182@ntlworld.com 11
Wellesley Bowls Club Activity - We are a friendly social bowls club that plays Tues, Thur & Sat afternoons. No previous experience needed, just turn up & play, and make new friends. Tuition given if required Target group - Ages 50-70 (but all ages welcome) Venue - Britannia Pavillion, North Drive, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4EX When - Tues, Thurs & Sat, 2.30-4.30pm (registration 2pm) Cost - £10 annual subscription; then £2 per session (or £50 for season), includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Best to check Who to contact - Sandra or Doug Tel - 01493 720690 Email - dougandsand@talktalk.net
Hopton Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Activity - Indoor short mat bowls Target group - Ages 50-70 (but all ages welcome) Venue - Hopton Village Hall, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE When - Mon & Sat, 1.30-4pm Cost - £5 annual subscription; then £3 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. X1 to Hopton roundabout or 1A to Station Road, Hopton (1st stop) Who to contact - Frances Ogles Tel - 01502 733232 Email - N/A
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CRAFTS Craft Club for the Visually Impaired Activity - Various crafts, including knitting, basketry, card making etc. Target group - All ages, visually impaired Venue - NNAB Great Yarmouth, 12 Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1HP When - Fri, 10am-12 noon Cost - ÂŁ3 per session, includes refreshments & art materials Parking - Public car park Transport - Nearest bus stop Stonecutters Way Who to contact - Wendy George Tel - 01493 745973 Email - gyoffice@nnab.org.uk
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Naomi’s Knit and Natter Activity - A friendly knitting club for experienced knitters or absolute beginners. Can also bring other crafts Target group - All ages Venue - School Rooms, Methodist Chapel, Repps Road, Martham, NR29 4QT When - Tues, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - £1 per session, includes refreshments (any additional money goes to East Anglia Air Ambulance) Parking - No parking nearby Transport - Bus stops very close by Who to contact - Naomi Shields Tel - 01493 748768 Email - markshields1974@hotmail.co.uk
Gt Yarmouth Library Knit & Natter Activity - Come along to our knit and natter session every Thurs afternoon. For beginners and experienced knitters Target group - All adults Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Thur, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Kymm Lucas Tel - 01493 844551 Email - yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk 14
Martham Craft Club Activity - Crafts, card making, stamping Target group - Ages 16+ Venue - Martham Village Hall, White Street, Martham, NR29 4PG When - 1st Wed of the month, 10am-12.30pm Cost - £3 monthly, includes materials and refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 1 or 1A. Nearest stop Martham Village Green (about 5 mins’ walk) Who to contact - Chris Sheppard Tel - 01493 740752 Email - chris.sheppard48@btinternet.com
Ormesby Lace Group Activity - A friendly group who meet to do bobbin lacemaking, with tuition available Target group - All ages Venue - Bracecamp Parish Hall, Yarmouth Road, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3QB When - Mon, 7.30-9.30pm; Tues, 2-4pm Cost - £3 per session, includes refreshments. Plus initial equipment cost of £45 (or loan of equipment for a small fee) Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1 stops at Royal Oak (adjacent to the green) Who to contact - Mrs Christine Garrod Tel - 01493 730599 Email - christine@ormesbylace.org
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Ormesby Quilting & Craft Group Activity - Various crafts, including quilting, cross stitch, knitting, all types of sewing (help available). Join us for a taster session and a cup of tea any time Target group - All ages Venue - Bracecamp Parish Hall, Yarmouth Road, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3QB When - Thurs, 2-4pm Cost - ÂŁ2 per session, includes tuition if needed Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1 stops at Royal Oak (adjacent to the green) Who to contact - Mrs Christine Garrod Tel - 01493 730599 Email - chrisreg@garrod12.fsnet.co.uk
Do You Sew Activity - Come along to our sewing session and learn and share skills Target group - Any age Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Thur, 10.30am-12.30pm Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Kymm Lucas Tel - 01493 844551 Email - yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk 16
New Creations at TLC Craft CafĂŠ Activity - Basket making, mosaics and different crafts Target group - Ages 18+, but all welcome Venue - Herring House Community Room, 51 St Nicholas Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NR When - Fri, 10am-12 noon - Mosaics or different crafts; 1-3pm Basket making. Free soup lunch for those who stay all day Cost - Free (donations welcome) Parking - Street parking available Transport - All buses to Market Gates (then a 5-min walk) Who to contact - Jan Tapp Tel - 07970 531670 Email - tlcattheheart@gmail.com
Shrublands Craft Group Activity - Group meeting to learn new crafts and practise existing ones (knitting, sewing, crochet, card making etc) Target group - Anyone interested in crafting Venue - Macey Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Fri, 10.30am-12.30pm Cost - Free Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Margaret Brackley Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btinternet.com
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Freestyle At Mind Arts & Crafts Activity - Drawing - painting - knitting - crafts - your choice. We are run by Mind charity Target group - All ages Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Mon, 10am-3pm Cost - £3 per session, includes refreshments & materials Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Carol Grafton Tel - 01493 721807 Email - N/A
Christian Craft Nite Activity - Friendly group trying a different craft each month Target group - All adults Venue - Lichfield Community Centre, Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0EP When - 1st Tues of the month, 7-9pm Cost - Free (donations welcome) Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Most buses stop on Southtown Road (5-min walk) Who to contact - Jan Tapp Tel - 07970 531670 Email - tlcattheheart@gmail.com
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DANCE Bracecamp Social Sequence/Ballroom Activity - Social sequence/ballroom dancing Target group - Over 50s Venue - Bracecamp Parish Hall, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3QB When - 1st & 3rd Sat of the month, 7-10pm Cost - ÂŁ2.50 per session. Includes refreshments Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Bus no. 1 Market Gates to Ormesby. Stops at Royal Oak (adjacent to green) Who to contact - Mike or Jackie Loads Tel - 01692 403591 Email - mark2mike@gmail.com
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Gorleston Social Sequence/Ballroom Activity - Social sequence/ballroom dancing Target group - Over 50s Venue - Old Tower Ballroom, Kingfisher Club, Riverside Road, Gorleston, NR31 6PU When - Tues, 2-4.15pm Cost - ÂŁ2.50 per session. Includes refreshments Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Nearest bus stop Gorleston Library, then a 5-min walk Who to contact - Mike or Jackie Loads Tel - 01692 403591 Email - mark2mike@gmail.com
Habibi Egyptian Dance Group Activity - Traditional Egyptian dance. A great way to keep fit, with an emphasis on core muscular work, in a friendly, multi aged class Target group - Ages 20+ Venue - Unitarian Church (ground floor room), Yarmouth Way, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SW When - Tues, 7-8.30pm Cost - ÂŁ5 per session Parking - Council car park at rear of building. No charge after 6pm Transport - Any bus that stops at Haven Bridge or Market Gates Who to contact - Anna Hales Tel - 01493 302308 Email - a.gilbert22@hotmail.co.uk
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Tea Dance with John & Liz Activity - A relaxed afternoon of mainly popular sequence dancing with some ballroom and Latin, accompanied by great music and an opportunity to meet new friends Target group - Retired persons who enjoy dancing Venue - Hopton Village Hall, Station Road, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE When - Thurs, 2.30-4.30pm Cost - £3 per person. Includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1, 8 and X1. Nearest stop Hopton roundabout (a short walk away) Who to contact - John & Liz Foster Tel - 01502 731222 Email - fosjohnandliz@btinternet.com
Yaresiders Folk Dance Club Activity - Enjoyable folk dancing. Dances walked through first. No need for a partner. Target group - All ages - to keep active. Children of school age MUST be accompanied by an adult and finish at 9pm Venue - Unitarian Hall (ground floor room), Yarmouth Way, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SW When - Thurs, 7.30-10pm (Ring to check first. NOT August) Cost - £5 annual membership; then £2 per session for members. Or £2.50 per session non members. Includes refreshments Parking - Council car park at rear of building. No charge after 6pm Transport - Bus no. 8. Nearest stops Haven Bridge or Market Gates Who to contact - Gillian or Gordon Johnstone Tel - 01493 843099 Email - gillianijohnstone@btinternet.com 21
Dead Easy Dance Club Activity - Sequence dancing Target group - Retired persons Venue - Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Wed, 7-9.30pm Cost - ÂŁ2.50 per session, includes refreshments & tuition Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Ronald Burton Tel - 01493 655685 Email - N/A
Young at Heart Sequence Dancing Activity - Sequence dancing Target group - All adults Venue - Cliff Park High School, Kennedy Avenue, Gorleston, NR31 6TA When - (1) Fri 7.30-9.30pm (2) 2nd Sat in the month, 7.30-10pm Cost - ÂŁ3 per session. Includes refreshments Parking - School car park Transport - Bus no. 8. Nearest stop James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Mrs Shirley Brooks Tel - 01493 652199 Email - N/A
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Young at Heart Sequence Dancing Activity - Sequence dancing Target group - All adults Venue - Potters Leisure Resort, Coast Road, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BX When - Wed, 2-4pm (term time only) Cost - £3 per session. Includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A to Potters Resort Who to contact - Mrs Shirley Brooks Tel - 01493 652199 Email - N/A
Dancing for Pleasure (Easy Line Dancing) Activity - Easy line dancing with tuition Target group - All adults Venue - St Mary’s Church Hall, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 0JB When - Fri, 10am-12 noon Cost - £5 per session, includes tuition Parking - Small private car park; street parking also available Transport - Bus stops Matalan (Haven Bridge) or Anson Road Who to contact - Pat Sharp Tel - 01508 518471 Email - dfpstockton@gmail.com
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Dancing for Pleasure (Old Time Sequence) Activity - Old time sequence dancing (with tuition) Target group - All adults Venue - Haddiscoe Village Hall, Beccles Road, Haddiscoe, NR14 6PN When - 2nd & 4th Wed in the month, 7-10pm Cost - ÂŁ3 per person, includes tuition, square sets & refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - No buses after 6pm Who to contact - Pat and Dave Sharp Tel - 01508 518471 Email - dfpstockton@gmail.com
Dancing for Pleasure (Modern Sequence) Activity - Modern sequence dancing, with instruction on the latest dances Target group - All adults Venue - Oulton Community Centre, Meadow Road, Oulton, NR32 3AZ When - Sun, 7.30-9.30pm Cost - ÂŁ3 per person, includes tuition & refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - No buses on a Sunday Who to contact - Pat and Dave Sharp Tel - 01508 518471 Email - dfpstockton@gmail.com
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Dancing for Pleasure (Ballroom/Latin) Activity - 1) Beginner’s ballroom & Latin instruction 2) Intermediate ballroom & Latin instruction Target group - All adults Venue - St Mary’s Church Hall, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0JB When - 1) Fri, 6.30-7.30pm - Beginners 2) Fri, 7.45-8.45pm - Intermediate Cost - 1 & 2) £5 per person, includes tuition & refreshments Parking - Small private car park; street parking also available Transport - Bus stops Matalan (Haven Bridge) or Anson Road Who to contact - Pat and Dave Sharp Tel - 01508 518471 Email - dfpstockton@gmail.com
Hemsby Sequence Dance Club Activity - Sequence dancing - with some tuition Target group - Adults; most of our attendees are around retiring age or beyond Venue - Hemsby Village Hall, Waters Lane, Hemsby, NR29 4LE When - Tues, 7.30-10pm. Doors open 7pm Cost - £2.50 per session. Includes tuition, raffle & refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Hemsby Post Office, a 20-min walk Who to contact - Richard or Pat Wrigley Tel - 01603 270709 Email - richard.wrigley709@btinternet.com
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FITNESS/EXERCISE Movement & Dance for Adults (Keep Fit) Activity - Exercises with a dance affinity to make you supple, coordinated and fitter. Strengthen muscles, help with balance and, above all, meet a friendly group Target group - Mostly women, aged 50-80 Venue - Hemsby Village Hall, Waters Lane, Hemsby, NR29 4LE When - Tues, 10-11.30am Cost - ÂŁ24 annual membership of the Keep Fit Association (optional, includes 2 magazines/year & personal insurance). ÂŁ4 per session Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Hemsby Post Office, a 20-min walk Who to contact - Jeanie Shiers Tel - 01493 730416 Email - jeanie_shiers@msn.com
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Zumba Gold Activity - A fun based dance inspired workout, suitable for seniors, beginners & others needing modification in their exercise routine. Builds cardiovascular health Target group - Ages 50+ Venue - Fitness 2000, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0JR When - Mon, 11.15am-12 noon; Wed, 10.15-11am Cost - ÂŁ5 per class Parking - Private car park Transport - All buses that travel along Southtown Road. Nearest stop Gordon Road Who to contact - Eva Howkins Tel - 01493 442317 Email - eva@fitness2000.co.uk
Marina Centre Physically Disabled Swimming Club Activity - Helping disabled persons realise the benefits that being in the water can bring. So many of our members enjoy the freedom of movement in the water Target group - Ages 18-75 - for the physically disabled Venue - Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2ER When - Sat, 8.30-10am Cost - Annual subscription to be confirmed (includes insurance) Parking - Street parking available Transport - Buses to Marine Parade (May-Sept only) Who to contact - Betty Brown or Lynn Hewett Tel - 01493 733565 (Betty) or 01493 730699 (Lynn) Email - betty_b@talktalk.net or lynnhewett24@uwclub.net 27
Free Health MOTs Activity - Meet a health trainer one to one, to help you to better health, whether it is losing weight, stopping smoking or drinking less Target group - All welcome Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Wed, 2-5pm (approx). Please make an appointment at the library main desk Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Kymm Lucas or Jackie (health trainer) Tel - 01493 844551 (Library) or 07810 632828 (Jackie) Email - yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk
Fitness Classes for All Abilities Activity - Various fitness groups. Come and try! Target group - All welcome Venue - Gt Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse St, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Wed, (1) 2.45-3.30pm Chair based exercise class; (2) 3.45-4.45 I move freely - gentle mobility & stretches; (3) 5-6pm Circuit training class Cost - £3 per session Parking - Limited parking at library. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Rachel Lacey or Caroline Fernandez Tel - 01493 744411 (Rachel) or text 07826 944911 Email - yarmouth.lib@norfolk.gov.uk or caroline.fernandez@norfolk.gov.uk 28
Pilates Classes Activity - ‘Pilates’ is ‘matwork exercises’, all over body conditioning, flexibility, core strength, relaxation etc Target group - All ages & fitness levels Venue - (1) Hopton Village Hall, Station Road, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BE; (2) Lound Village Hall; (3) Scratby Parish Hall; (4) Ormesby St Margaret When - (1) Mon, 10-11am; (2) Wed, 10-11am / 11.15am-12.15pm; (3) Tues, 9.30-10.30am (4) Thurs 5-6pm Cost - £48 (6 week block) Parking - Private car park Transport Who to contact - Hayley Allen Tel - 07767 864568 Email - hayley@hayleyallenpilates.co.uk
Seated Exercise Group Activity - Seated exercise for people who want to keep fit using more gentle exercise techniques Target group - All ages Venue - Theatre Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Fri, 12.30-1.30pm Cost - £1.50 per session Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Alan Whistlecraft Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
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Shrublands Strollers Activity - Walking football for the over 55s Target group - Ages 55+ Venue - Gymnasium, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Mon & Wed, 9.30-11.30am Cost - £1.50 per session, includes a cup of tea Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Alan Whistlecraft Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
T’ai Chi Qigong Centre Activity - T’ai Chi, Qigong and relaxation Target group - Ages 16-90 Venue - Cliff Park Junior School, Orde Avenue, Gorleston, NR31 6SZ When - Wed, 7-9pm Cost - £60 per 11-week term Parking - Parking in playgrounds Transport - All buses to James Paget Hospital (nearest stop) Who to contact - Colin Orr Tel - 01493 789992 Email - colin@taichi-qigong.net
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Circuit Training Activity - Exercise safely under the guidance of a professional trainer, who will help you to keep fit at your own pace Target group - Those who wish to improve their fitness. Open to all age groups aged 18+-over 80s Venue - Gymnasium, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Tues (1) 9-10am (2) 10-11am Cost - £2.50 per session, includes a cup of tea Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Alan Whistlecraft Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
Runham T’ai Chi Club Activity - T’ai Chi, Qigong and relaxation Target group - Ages 16-90 Venue - Community Hall, Runham Village, NR29 3EG When - Fri, 10-11am Cost - £5 per session, includes tuition Parking - Street parking available Transport - No public transport Who to contact - Colin Orr Tel - 01493 789992 Email - colin@taichi-qigong.net
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Fitness Yoga & Pilates Activity - A class suitable for even the non-bendy. Improve your flexibility & tone. Create that flat stomatch Target group - All ages & level of fitness Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Thur, 7.15-8.15pm Cost - £5 per class (10 pre-paid classes £40) Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Carol Brown Tel - 07796 016411 Email - new.bodies@hotmail.co.uk
Power Conditioning Activity - No coordination needed! Using barbells & weights of your choice we sculpt the body. See results fast. (Circuit style in parts of class) Target group - Ages 16+ - all levels Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - (1) Wed, 6.15-7.15pm; (2) Thur, 5.30-6.15pm Cost - (1) £5; (2) £4.50 per class (10 pre-paid classes £40) Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Carol Brown Tel - 07796 016411 Email - new.bodies@hotmail.co.uk
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Easy Step Tums & Bums Activity - An excellent low impact calorie burning class. Easy to follow and fun to do. So baggy T-shirts on ... Target group - All ages Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - (1) Mon 6.15-7.15pm (2) Wed 5.30-6.15pm (3) Thur 6.15-7.15pm Cost - (1) £5; (2) £4.50; (3) £5 per class (10 pre-paid classes £40) Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Carol Brown Tel - 07796 016411 Email - new.bodies@hotmail.co.uk
Legs, Bums & Tums/Body Sculpt Activity - We target all those wobbly bits. Using hand weights & bands it’s everyone’s class. So baggy T-shirt on and start here! Target group - All ages & levels of fitness Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - (1) Mon 5.30-6.15pm (2) Wed 7.15-8.15pm Cost - (1) £4.50; (2) £5 per class (10 pre-paid classes £40) Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Carol Brown Tel - 07796 601411 Email - new.bodies@hotmail.co.uk
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Tai Chi, Qigong & Chinese Health Arts Activity - Wonderful exercises from Chinese Health Arts, T’ai Chi and Qigong. Great for flexibility, strength & mindfulness Target group - Ages 16-100 Venue - St Mary’s Church Hall, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0JB When - Tues, 10.30am-12 noon Cost - £6.50 per session Parking - Small private car park; street parking also available Transport - Bus stops Matalan (Haven Bridge) or Anson Road Who to contact - Carol Wrigley Tel - 01502 724818/ 07508 821470 Email - carolwrigley@icloud.com
Power Hula Hoop Fitness Activity - Power hoop fitness works the core/tummy, which helps you lose weight around the waist Target group - All ages Venue - Winterton Village Hall, King Street, Winterton-on-Sea, NR29 4AT When - Wed, 6-7pm Cost - £5 per session Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A - not frequent Who to contact - Lorrain Dawson Tel - 07747 720139 Email - dawsey.lorrain@gmail.com
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Pilates Activity - Pilates classes are safe for men & women. It strengthens the body in every way, but its emphasis is on core strength, which improves general fitness Target group - All ages Venue - John Green Institute, Belton, Station Road, Belton When - Tues, 9-10am Cost - ÂŁ5 per session Parking - Public car park. Street parking also available Transport - Bus no. 7 stops opposite hall Who to contact - Lorrain Dawson Tel - 07747 720139 Email - dawsey.lorrain@gmail.com
Keep Fit Sitting Down Activity - Gentle exercising Target group - Ages 70+ Venue - Bracecamp Parish Hall, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3QB When - Thurs, 10-11am Cost - ÂŁ2 per session Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Bus no. 1 Market Gates to Ormesby. Stops at Royal Oak (adjacent to green) Who to contact - M. Woolston Tel - 01493 730664 Email - N/A
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HIIT & Pilates Activity - HIIT is a High Intensity Interval Training & toning class and pilates improves core strength and general fitness Target group - All ages Venue - Alderman Swindell School CASSTLE, Beresford Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4AB When - Tues, (1) 6.30-7.30pm HIIT (2) 7.30-8.30pm Pilates Cost - £5 per session Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Please check Who to contact - Lorrain Dawson Tel - 07747 720139 Email - dawsey.lorrain@gmail.com
‘The Sea’ Taiji & Qigong Club Activity - We are a non-profit group that work together on Taiji & Qigong, which is suitable for anyone Target group - (1) & (2) All ages & abilities; (3) Through Big C Venue - (1) Lowestoft Road Methodist Church Hall, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6SG; (2) Gorleston Library, High Street, Gorleston, NR31; (3) Louise Hamilton Centre, James Paget Hospital When - (1) Wed, 6-7pm and Fri, 9.45-10.45am; (2) Mon, 2-3pm; (3) Tues, 2-3pm Cost - (1) £2; (2) £2 (pay at library desk); (3) Free (part of Big C) Parking - Private car park and street parking available Transport - Nearest stops: (1) Gorleston Police Stn/Englands Lane; (2) Gorleston High Street; (3) James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Kevin Garwood Tel - 01493 656538 Email - shihan@oyamaryu.com 36
LEARNING Learning - Various Opportunities Activity - Food Hygiene, First Aid, Baby & Child First Aid, How Children Learn, Basic Literacy/Numeracy, plus various other workshops Target group - Suitable for any ages 19-80+ Venue - Predominantly Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW. However, other locations are also used When - Various. Must be pre-booked Cost - Some courses will incur charges. Please call for information. Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey. Sainsbury’s parking (closest) (2 hrs for £1) Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk) Who to contact - John McDonald Tel - 01493 743023 Email - john-mcdonald@gyctrust.co.uk 37
Priory Internet Café Activity - Beginning with IT? New to IT? This course is for you; taking you through the basics, and on to where you want to be Target group - Course is suitable for any ages 19-80+ Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Wed, 2.30-4pm (drop in); Thurs 10am-2pm (bookings only) Cost - Free Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey. Sainsbury’s parking (closest) (2 hrs for £1) Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk) Who to contact - John McDonald Tel - 01493 743023 Email - john-mcdonald@gyctrust.co.uk
Information Advice & Guidance Activity - We can provide 1:1 sessions, offering advice & information to support you to find appropriate routes enabling you to achieve your goals Target group - Suitable for any ages 19-80+ Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Any days - must be pre-booked. Please call to make an appointment Cost - Free Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk) Who to contact - John McDonald Tel - 01493 743023 Email - john-mcdonald@gyctrust.co.uk 38
Great Yarmouth Local History Club Activity - Friendly accessible group learning about the history of Yarmouth. A talk, discussion or workshop once a month Target group - All adults welcome Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Tues, 2.30-3.30pm Cost - Usually £3 per session Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Hearing loop Nearest public car park Greyfriars on request Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10-min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Caroline Fernandez Tel - 01493 844551 Email - caroline.fernandez@norfolk.gov.uk
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LUNCH CLUBS Winterton Luncheon Club Activity - Nice lunch at California Tavern. Friendship & care Target group - Over 55s, but all ages welcome Venue - California Tavern, California Road, California, NR29 3QW When - Every 4 weeks on a Thurs, 12 noon-1.30pm (approx) - call for date of next meeting Cost - ÂŁ5 (approx) for a 2-course meal Parking - Private car park Transport Who to contact - Mrs Di Jones Tel - 01493 393656 Email - h.jones670@btinternet.com
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Age Concern Lunch Club (Martham) Activity - Lunch club for anyone aged 50 and over. An opportunity to meet new people Target group - Over 50s Venue - The Victoria Inn, 12 Repps Road, Martham, NR29 4QT When - Wed, 12 noon-3pm (approx) Cost - ÂŁ6 includes 2-course meal, quizzes & games Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1 stops at the green (5 min walk). Centre 81 door to door transport available if needed - please ring to arrange Who to contact - Rachael Hardie Tel - 01493 262052 Email - rachael.hardie@acgy.org.uk
Age Concern Lunch Club (Caister) Activity - Lunch club for anyone aged 50 and over. An opportunity to meet new people Target group - Over 50s Venue - The Old Hall, High Street, Caister NR30 5JL When - Tues, 12 noon-3.30pm Cost - ÂŁ6 includes 2-course meal, quizzes, games and raffle Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 8 stops outside Caister Police Station. Centre 81 door to door transport available if needed - please ring to arrange Who to contact - Rachael Hardie Tel - 01493 262052 Email - rachael.hardie@acgy.org.uk
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Age Concern Lunch Club (Hopton) Activity - Lunch club for anyone aged 50 and over. An opportunity to meet new people Target group - Over 50s Venue - The Turnstone, Station Road, Hopton-on-Sea, NR31 9BH When - Thurs, 12 noon-3.30pm Cost - ÂŁ6 includes 2-course meal, quizzes, games & raffle Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A. Centre 81 door to door transport available if needed - please ring to arrange Who to contact - Rachael Hardie Tel - 01493 262052 Email - rachael.hardie@acgy.org.uk
Age Concern Lunch Club (Southtown) Activity - Lunch club for anyone aged 50 and over. An opportunity to meet new people Target group - Over 50s Venue - Rumbold Arms, 107 Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0JX When - Thurs, 12 noon-3.30pm Cost - ÂŁ6 includes 2-course meal, quizzes, games & raffle Parking - Private car park. Transport - All buses serving Southtown Road. Centre 81 door to door transport available if needed - please ring to arrange Who to contact - Rachael Hardie Tel - 01493 262052 Email - rachael.hardie@acgy.org.uk
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OUTDOORS Short Walks for the Visually Impaired Activity - Easy, accessible short walks (up to 3 miles) in and around the Great Yarmouth area Target group - All ages - visually impaired Venue - Starting point: NNAB, Great Yarmouth, 12 Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1HP When - 4th Tues of each month, 10am onwards Cost - ÂŁ3 per monthly walk, includes transport to venue Parking - Public car park nearby Transport - Nearest bus stop - Stonecutters Way Who to contact - Wendy George Tel - 01493 745973 Email - gyoffice@nnab.org.uk
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Waveney Sailability Activity - RYA qualified instructors teach people with disabilities to sail in boats designed specifically for them. The boats are simple to use and will not capsize Target group - Ages 8+ - no upper age limit Venue - Waveney & Oulton Broad Yacht Club, Nicholas Everitt Park, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR33 9JR When - Tues, 12 noon-5pm (April to end October) Cost - £60 annual membership. Includes tuition from RYA qualified instructors, use of equipment, waterproof clothing Parking - 6 spaces for people who drive but cannot walk. Most need to drop off & park nearby on street or Pay & Display car park nearby Transport - Buses stop at Nicholas Everitt Park Who to contact - Jackie Soards Tel - 07510 048425 Email - jackie-soards@tiscali.co.uk
Winterton-on-Sea Gardening Club Activity - Anything to do with gardening - talks, question times, socials, outings Target group - Anyone interested in gardening. No age limit Venue - Church Rooms, Beach Road, Winterton-on-Sea, NR29 4BT When - 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30-9pm (approx) Cost - £17.50 annual subscription (or £8 per half year), includes refreshments. Visitors £2 per session Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A. Nearest stop village green (5 min walk) Who to contact - Valerie or Michael Blake Tel - 01493 393749 Email - michaelcblake@yahoo.co.uk
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Martham & District Garden Club Activity - Monthly meetings with a speaker or visit. All gardening related topics for beginners, as well as experienced gardeners Target group - Anyone interested in gardening, regardless of age and experience Venue - Martham Methodist Church (next to Post Office), 4 Repps Road, Martham NR29 4QT When - 2nd Mon of the month, 7.45-9.30pm Cost - £15 annual subscription (does not include cost of outings) Parking - Co-Op car park nearby Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A Martham to Lowestoft service. Nearest stop almost opposite Methodist Church Who to contact - Mrs Sue Pickles Tel - 01493 740960 Email - suepickles56@yahoo.co.uk
Great Yarmouth Naturalists Society Activity - Indoor talks October-April. Field trips May-August Target group - All ages 18+ Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Alternate Weds, 7.30-9.15pm Cost - £10 annual subscription (£7.50 concessions) Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey. Sainsbury’s parking (closest) (2 hrs for £1) Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk) Who to contact - Brian Wooden Tel - 01502 740625 Email - woodenpost@sky.com
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Gt Yarmouth Ramblers Walking Group Activity - Walking, making & meeting new friends and enjoying the countryside Target group - All ages Venue - Various - outside around the county When - Tues & Sun, 10 or 10.30am start. End time variable depending on length of walk (2-3 hours) Cost - ÂŁ35 annual membership (ÂŁ20 OAPs). Can be paid monthly if preferred, includes details of all walks & quarterly magazine Parking - Varies Transport - Varies Who to contact - Trevor Broadbent Tel - 01493 377460 Email - N/A
Great Yarmouth Green Gym Activity - Nature conservation project for volunteers Target group - Ages 18+ Venue - Various outdoor sites When - Tues & Thurs, 1-4pm Cost - N/A Parking - Varies according to site Transport - Varies according to site Who to contact - Sue Holmes Tel - 07900 654033 Email - gygreengym@gmail.com
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Growing Together Activity - Friendly gardening group based at Great Yarmouth Library community garden. Come & help look after the garden. Target group - All ages Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Tues, 10am-12 noon Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Caroline Fernandez Tel - 01493 844551 Email - caroline.fernandez@norfolk.gov.uk
Give them a head start Seagulls Day Nursery
At GYCT we work hard to provide friendly, welcoming nurseries with professional staff who are qualified to provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment where your child will flourish.
Priory Day Nursery
Spaces available in September - call now
Your child may be eligible for a free place
Peggotty Nursery
Great Yarmouth Community Trust at the Priory Centre
www.priorycentre.co.uk/childcare
Calthorpe Nursery
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READING & AUDIO Audio Book Club for the Visually Impaired Activity - Come and make friends and chat about the book of the month Target group - Anyone who is visually impaired - all ages Venue - Gt Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse St, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Last Fri of each month, 1.30-3pm Cost - Free Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Mark Smith Tel - 01603 629558 Email - marksmith@nnab.org.uk 48
Themed Book Group Activity - We meet to discuss books that have a common theme but have different titles Target group - All adults Venue - Gt Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse St, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - 3rd Fri of each month, 1-2pm Cost - £1.80 per session for book reservations (shared between members) Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Peter Cawley Tel - 01493 844551 Email - peter.cawley@norfolk.gov.uk
Book Group Activity - We all read a set title then meet as a group to discuss Target group - All adults Venue - Gt Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse St, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - 1st Wed of each month, 1-2pm Cost - £1.80 per session for book reservations (shared between members) Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Peter Cawley Tel - 01493 844551 Email - peter.cawley@norfolk.gov.uk 49
SINGING/MUSIC Soundwaves Community Singers Activity - Community singing group, supporting our community at local events Target group - Ages 18+ Venue - Hemsby Sports Pavillion, Waters Lane, Hemsby, NR29 4NH When - Thurs, 7-9pm Cost - ÂŁ5 per calendar month, includes song sheets Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop at Kingsway Who to contact - Sarah Welsh Tel - 07808 704960 Email - soundwaves@gmail.com Website - www.soundwaves@moonfruit.com
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Happy Day Gospel Choir Activity - We’re a community choir singing lively, uplifting songs. We perform at charity & community events. All welcome Target group - All ages welcome - no experience needed Venue - Caister Methodist Church, Beach Road, Caister-onSea, NR30 5EX When - Fri, 7.30-9.30pm (also some Sundays) Cost - £1 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 8. Nearest stop Caister Police Station Who to contact - Andy Lee Tel - 07982 232735 Email - lomail@ntlworld.com
Great Yarmouth Recorded Music Circle Activity - Listening to and being informed about music on CD, classical, opera, operetta and much more Target group - Anyone interested in classical music Venue - Christchurch Methodist United Reformed Church, King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - 2nd & 4th Mon of month, 7.30-9.45pm (approx), Sept-May Cost - £20 annual subscription. Guests welcome: cost £2 Parking - Limited parking at front of church (permits issued). Street parking and town car parks nearby Transport - Buses to Market Gates Bus Station, 5-10 mins’ walk Who to contact - Mr I B McEwen Tel - 07708 576675 Email - ianmikado@msn.com Website - www.gtyarmouthrmc.co.uk 51
GY Live Keyboard Music Club Activity - We have professional entertainers performing live music shows. Also talent evenings where members perform Target group - All age groups young to old Venue - Christchurch Methodist United Reformed Church, King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - Concerts 3rd Wed of the month (Feb-Nov), 7.15-9.45pm. Talent nights (7.15-10pm) Cost - £6 admission (concerts); £2.50 for talent nights Parking - Approx. 20 spaces at front of church. Street parking and town car parks nearby Transport - Buses to Market Gates Bus Station, 5-10 mins’ walk Who to contact - Geoff Harding Tel - 01502 567427 Email - geoffrey.harding@tiscali.co.uk
St Mary’s Singers Activity - Singing group. We perform at weddings, special church services, concerts & theatres Target group - Ages 16+ Venue - St Mary’s Church, The Street, Hemsby NR29 4EU When - Mon, 7-9pm (some special services on odd Sundays) Cost - £1 per session, includes lyrics/music sheets Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A stop near church Who to contact - Donna Tel - 07860 136099 Email - N/A Website - www.stmaryssingershemsby.webs.com
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Newtown Singers Activity - Singing for pleasure Target group - All ages Venue - Newtown Methodist Church, 1 Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB When - Mon, 7-8pm (and various concerts) Cost - £1 per session, includes sheet music Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Salisbury Road; bus no. 8 stops Beaconsfield Road Who to contact - Paul Cooper Tel - 01493 844169 Email - N/A
St Nicholas Handbell Ringers Activity - This is a group of people, mainly retired, who come togther to enjoy ringing handbells. We are always looking for people to join us Target group - All ages, but we are mainly retired Venue - The Minster Church of St Nicholas, Church Plain, Great Yarmouth NR30 When - Fri, 7-8.45pm Cost - £5 per month Parking - Private car park Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Dorothy Knight Tel - 01493 780123 Email - dorothy.knight@me.com 53
Lowrey Music Making Activity - Social and wellbeing group learning keyboard/organ the easy way Target group - Over 50s (retired) Venue - Allens Music Centre, Market Gates Shopping Centre, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2AX When - Weekdays, 9am-5.30pm Cost - £69.95 for a 10-week course (includes tuition book) Parking - Nearest public car park Market Gates multi-storey Transport - All buses to Market Gates bus terminal (right outside shop) Who to contact - Lucy or Louise Tel - 01493 842887/ 850053 Email - music@allensmusiccentre.co.uk
Sing Your Heart Out East Activity - Drop-in singing workshops for people with experience of mental health issues or who would just like to join us Target group - Age 18-100 Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Mon, 11am-12.30pm (not every week - please check website www.syho.org) Cost - Donations only Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates. Sainsbury’s £1 for 2 hrs Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Andrew Forrest Tel - 01493 743033 Email - andrew-forrest@gyctrust.co.uk 54
Dumisani African Drumming Activity - Community drumming group. We perform at community & charity events. All welcome, including beginners Target group - All ages Venue - Unitarian Church, Yarmouth Way/Greyfriars, Great Yarmouth NR30 2SW When - Mon, 7-9.15pm Cost - £3 per session (concessions available). Includes refreshments Parking - Nearest public car park - Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (10-min walk) or Market Gates (10-min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Andy Lee Tel - 07982 232735 Email - lomail@ntlworld.com
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SOCIAL Community Lunch Activity - ‘Meet, Eat & Mingle’- Come and enjoy a healthy and nutritious, freshly cooked two course luncheon in a friendly environment Target group - All ages Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Mon, 12.30pm and Fri, 12.30pm (places must be prebooked a week in advance Cost - £2.50 for a set 2-course lunch. £1.50 children under 12 Parking - Nearest public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates multi-storey. Sainsbury’s parking (closest) (2 hrs for £1) Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk) Who to contact - John McDonald Tel - 01493 743023 Email - john-mcdonald@gyctrust.co.uk 56
Shrublands Companionship Club Activity - A time and a place for people who may be isolated or lonely to meet to chat, have a cup of tea and socialise Target group - All ages Venue - Macey Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - Mon, 2-4pm Cost - Free Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Russ Bayfield Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
St Mary’s Coffee and Chat Activity - Just call in for tea/coffee & chat; there will be a friendly person to talk to. A quiet space is provided for those who need this and someone available to offer help Target group - All age groups Venue - St Mary’s Church, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0JJ When - Thurs - coffee & chat 10.45am-12 noon. Short service beforehand 10.15-10.45am, which all are welcome to join. Cost - Voluntary donation of 50p suggested for refreshments Parking - Private car park St Mary’s church garden/St Mary’s Lane Transport - Bus stops Matalan or Anson Road, both a short walk Who to contact - Mrs Pat Stringer Tel - 01493 604082 Email - pat.stringer1@sky.com 57
Games Club for the Visually Impaired Activity - Various games, including cribbage, dominoes, scrabble etc. Target group - All ages - visually impaired Venue - NNAB Great Yarmouth, 12 Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1HP When - Thurs, 10am-12 noon Cost - £3 per session, includes refreshments & use of equipment Parking - Public car park nearby Transport - Nearest bus stop - Stonecutters Way Who to contact - Wendy George Tel - 01493 745973 Email - gyoffice@nnab.org.uk
St Mary’s Wednesday Club Activity - A social time. Games of Scrabble and bingo, with a break for ‘tea & chat’; meals and outings arranged Target group - Over 50s Venue - St Mary’s Church Hall, Southtown Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LP When - Wed, 1.30-3.45pm Cost - 50p, includes refreshments. Bingo cards additional Parking - Parking available Transport - Bus stops Matalan (Haven Bridge) or Anson Road, both a short walk Who to contact - Pat Stringer Tel - 01493 604082 Email - pat.stringer1@sky.com
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St Paul’s Women Fellowship Activity - Meeting for friendship and fellowship Target group - Ladies aged 60+ Venue - St Paul’s Church Hall, Salisbury Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4LH When - Alternate Weds, 2.30-4.15pm Cost - £10 annual subscription (includes speakers) then 50p per session for refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Salisbury Road; no. 8 stops Beaconsfield Road Who to contact - Beryl Finch Tel - 01493 858962 Email - N/A
St Andrew’s Over 60s Club Activity - Friendly Whist club with some trips out Target group - Over 60s Venue - The Chapter House, St Andrew’s Church, Gorleston, NR31 6LS When - Mon, 2.15-4pm Cost - £2.00 annual subscription, then £2 per meeting, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Any bus serving Church Lane Who to contact - Mrs Jean Nicholls Tel - 01493 780207 Email - jean.nicholls29@virgin.net
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St Mary’s Afternoon Club Activity - Club for the over 55s. We go to shows, boat trips and other outings Target group - Over 55s Venue - Hemsby Village Hall (St Mary’s Room), Waters Lane, Hemsby, NR29 4LE When - 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 2-4pm Cost - £1.50 per meeting, includes refreshments & entertainment Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A. Nearest stop Kingsway Terminal, 200 yds away Who to contact - Bertie Murrell Tel - 07511 906126 Email - jean.bertie@btinternet.com
Centre 81 Skills & Activities Centre Activity - A variety of activities at Centre 81 and in the wider community, including cooking, computers, arts & crafts, drama group, swimming, sailing, bowling & theatre trips Target group - 18+ years Venue - Centre 81, Tarworks Road, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 1QR When - Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Cost - £5 annual community transport membership. Annual contract fee also payable, which is priced individually Parking - Private car park Transport - No buses stop nearby Who to contact - Julie Charles Tel - 01493 852573 Email - julie.charles@centre81.com
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U3A (University of the Third Age) Activity - A group for the over 50s or retired. Our motto is to learn, laugh and live. Monthly speaker meetings and groups (approx 20) ranging from art appreciation to walking Target group - Retired professionals Venue - Gt Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse St, GY, NR30 2SH When - Monthly meeting 1st Thurs of each month, 2-3.30pm Cost - £10 annual subscription plus cost of activities (small charge from 10p to £3) Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Pamela Butcher Tel - 01493 701122 Email - pamela.butcher@fsmail.net
ACORN Centre of Excellence Activity - Exciting new centre providing a great selection of activities by & for older people, inc. dancing, table tennis, social groups, arts & crafts, men’s group, pop-in dementia cafe Target group - Anyone over 50 Venue - ACORN Centre of Excellence, 8-9 Regent St, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1RN When - Mon-Fri. Call for specific activity times Cost - £5 annual subscription (optional) plus cost of activities Parking - Town centre car parks nearby Transport - Market Gates bus station (5-min walk); Town Hall bus stop (5-min walk) Who to contact - Rachael Hardie Tel - 01493 262052 Email - rachael.hardie@acgy.org.uk 61
Over 25s Youth Club Activity - Offers a warm, welcoming, relaxed environment, with various activities to engage in. These include Scrabble, adult colouring, crafts, knitting and more Target group - Ages 25 & over Venue - Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 1NW When - Fri, 2-4pm Cost - 50p per session, includes drinks, biscuits, fruit Parking - Limited free parking on Church Plain. Sainsbury’s parking (2 hrs for £1). Public car parks: Fullers Hill or Market Gates. Transport - All buses to Market Gates (5-10 mins’ walk). Bus nos.1 & 8 stop on Northgate Street Who to contact - Joleen Azevedo Tel - 01493 743014 Email - volunteer@gyctrust.co.uk
Friendly Whist and Social Club Activity - We play Whist on Friday evenings. Plus outings & theatre trips Target group - Any age, not children Venue - Newtown Methodist Church Hall, Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB When - Fri, 6.45 for a 7pm start. Ends 9.30pm Cost - £6 annual subscription (includes subsidy on certain functions). Then £2 per session, includes refreshments and prizes Parking - Private car park opposite hall Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Salisbury Road; bus no. 8 stops Beaconsfield Road Who to contact - Heather Mather Tel - 01493 332011 Email - N/A 62
Great Yarmouth & District NHS Retirement Group Activity - Guest speakers, social games etc, meals in local restaurants and outings Target group - Over 60s - NHS/Social Services workers, WRVS members and their partners Venue - James Paget University Hospital (locations vary around the hospital), Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA When - 1st Fri of the month, 2.15-4pm Cost - ÂŁ5 annual subscription, includes speakers Parking - Hospital car park Transport - All buses that stop at James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Mrs Sheila Smith, Secretary Tel - 01493 665002 Email - N/A
Bradwell Over 60s Club Activity - Weekly bingo, chat, tea & biscuits. A chance to meet new people Target group - Over 60s Venue - Bradwell Community Centre (The Old School), 2 Green Lane, Bradwell NR31 8QH When - Tues, 1.30-4pm Cost - ÂŁ2.50 monthly subscription (payable 1st Tues of the month). Includes subsidised outings and free parties. Tea & biscuits 50p each week Parking - Car park next to Centre Transport - Bus no. 6. Nearest stops Lords Lane or Church Lane Who to contact - Joy Codling Tel - 01493 440314 Email - N/A 63
Friendship Group Activity - Social activities Target group - All ages Venue - King’s Centre, Queen Anne’s Road, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LE When - 1st Sun of the month, 3-5pm Cost - Donations welcome Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus stops Southtown Road (5 mins’ walk) Who to contact - Matthew Smith/Michelle Page Tel - 07903 625820/ 07843 874927 Email - matty21128@yahoo.co.uk
Happy Yappy Club Activity - Chatting - bring knitting etc. if you want to Target group - Over 60s Venue - Martham Community Room, Grove Close, Off Grove Road, Martham When - Fri, 2-4pm Cost - £1 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park at the back Transport - Martham bus. Nearest stop Co-Op/Post Office Who to contact - Mrs Margaret Box Tel - 01493 748605 Email - margaret.box@btinternet.com
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Phoenix Social Club Activity - Social club for the over 50s, with speakers & outings and a general aim to have fun Target group - Over 50s Venue - Caister Church Hall, High Street, Caister, NR30 5EL When - Last Wed of the month (except Dec), 2-4.15pm (approx) Cost - £12 annual subscription, includes speakers & free buffets at AGM & Christmas party Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 8 or 1A. Nearest stop: Caister Police Station, then 100 yards’ walk Who to contact - Sue Dawson Tel - 01493 853307 Email - N/A
Caister WI (Educational Charity) Activity - Talks, demonstrations, games and workshops in a social atmosphere. Day trips, parties and holidays. Fundraising for the betterment of our community & local charitable causes Target group - All ladies 18+ Venue - Council Hall, Yarmouth Road, Caister, NR30 5DL When - 2nd Mon of the month, 2-4pm (Jan-Mar); 2nd Mon of the month, 7.30-9.30pm (Apr-Dec) Cost - £37.50 annual subscription, includes WI Life Magazine, events list, programme, refreshments. Visitors/guests £2 per session Parking - Car park in West Road (about 100 yds) Transport - Bus nos. 1, 4 & 8. Nearest bus stop Caister Police Station (about 100 yds) Who to contact - Ruth Bond-Holland Tel - 01493 298477 Email - ruthkbond@tiscali.co.uk 65
Caister Ladies Group Activity - Social group promoting friendship, combatting loneliness and providing social contact between like-minded women in Caister and surrounding villages Target group - Women 18+ Venue - Caister Church Hall, High Street, Caister, NR30 5JN When - 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30-9.30/10pm Cost - £13 annual subscription, includes access to outings, lunches, fundraising events. Visitors £2 per session Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1, 1A, 4 & 8. Nearest bus stop Caister Police Station (about 100 yds) Who to contact - Mrs F. Shirley Dolan Tel - 01493 722074 Email - N/A
Great Yarmouth Stamp Club Activity - Philatelic displays by members & visiting speakers, auctions & competitions Target group - All ages 16+ Venue - Cobholm Community Centre, St Luke’s Terrace, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0AP When - Mondays fortnightly, 7.30-9.30pm Cost - £20 annual membership, includes all meetings, refreshments & club sales packet Parking - Street parking available Transport Who to contact - Mr B Mabbett Tel - 01493 656147 Email - bernardmabbett@hotmail.co.uk
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Welcome to the ACORN Centre Age Concern Older Residents Nurturing Centre Opening April 2016 The ACORN centre at 8/9 Regent Street, Great Yarmouth will be open during office hours Monday to Friday offering Information and Support alongside a host of activities, including a weekly ‘drop in’, crafts, table top games, bingo, seated exercise, table tennis, tea dances, and much more. The centre will offer the opportunity to spend a morning or afternoon meeting new people, making new friends, revisiting past activities, and learning new ones….having lots of fun along the way. The cost will be just £2.00 per session including tea and coffee. Some activities, such as bingo and tea dances, will incur additional costs. The Centre is supported by staff and volunteers and will be open to anyone aged 50 years and over. We also offer a wide range of Volunteering Opportunities. Contact the office on Tel: 01493 262052 Email: ageconcern@acgy.org.uk Visit our webpage www. acgy.org.uk We look forward to seeing you. Jackie Tierney
Services Manager at Age Concern Great Yarmouth
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Crow Hall Green Community Hall Bingo Activity - Bingo and outings Target group - Open to everyone Venue - Crow Hall Green Community Centre, Crow Hall Green, Gorleston, NR31 7DZ When - Tues & Fri, 2-4pm Cost - Cost of bingo books (depends on number of books played) & refreshments Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 or 1A stop on Lowestoft Road; nos. 2, 8 & X1 stop in Brasenose Avenue at Gresham Close Who to contact - Mrs M Davis Tel - 07845 940715 Email - N/A
‘Sunshine Club’ Activity - Whist, bingo, board games, speakers, outings, birthday lunch, Christmas lunch Target group - Ages 50+ Venue - Bracecamp Parish Hall, Ormesby St Margaret, NR29 3QB When - Alternate Mons, 2-4pm Cost - £10 annual membership, includes refreshments, Christmas lunch, birthday lunch & hot cross buns Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1 Market Gates to Ormesby. Stops at Royal Oak (adjacent to green) Who to contact - Audrey Bayliss (Secretary) Tel - 01493 730429 Email - N/A 68
Great Yarmouth Ladies Probus Club Activity - Social gathering with speakers Target group - Over 50s Venue - Christchurch Methodist United Reformed Church, King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - 2nd & 4th Tues of the month, 2-4pm (approx), Sept to May (not Dec) Cost - £12 annual subscription, then £1 per meeting, includes raffle Parking - Limited parking at front of church. Street parking and town car parks nearby Transport - Buses to Market Gates Bus Station, 5-10 mins’ walk Who to contact - Sue Dawson (Secretary) Tel - 01493 853307 Email - N/A
Winterton-on-Sea Friendship Club Activity - Bingo, tea, chat, friendship Target group - Over 55s Venue - Winterton Village Hall, King Street, Winterton-on-Sea, NR29 4BT When - Alternate Thursdays, 2-4pm Cost - £5 annual subscription (includes free birthday & Christmas parties and a reduction on coach trips when possible); then 30p per session for refreshments Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 8 or 8A. Nearest stop the village green Who to contact - Mrs Di Jones Tel - 01493 393656 Email - h.jones670@btinternet.com 69
Belton Over 60s Club Activity - Social afternoon, bingo, cards, games, refreshments, social outings Target group - 50+ Venue - John Green Institute, Station Road, Belton When - Tues, 2-4pm Cost - £1 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 7 stops opposite hall Who to contact - Norma Hadden Tel - 01493 780447 Email - N/A
Life’s a Puzzle Activity - Come along with your own art or craft and take part in this friendly free session Target group - All welcome Venue - Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - Wed, 1-3pm Cost - Donations welcome Parking - Limited parking at library. Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Jan Tapp Tel - 07970 531670 Email - tlcattheheart@gmail.com 70
Great Yarmouth Bike Project Activity - Club for the over 50s. Various activities including disability cycling, community workshop, yoga, recording studio & more Target group - The community. All ages 8+ Venue - Old Bowling Pavillion, Marine Parade (near basketball courts), Great Yarmouth, NR30 4EW When - Mon, 11am-4pm, Wed, 10am-4pm, Fri, 10am-4pm & Sat, 9-11am. Please visit our Facebook page for regular updates Cost - Sessions start from ÂŁ2 Parking - Private car park & street parking available Transport - No buses along seafront, but Market Gates bus station is only a 10-min walk Who to contact - Simon Elliott Tel - 07725 531697 Email - gybikeproject@gmail.com
Coffee Morning (Newtown Methodist Church) Activity - A time to make social contact Target group - All ages Venue - Newtown Methodist Church Hall, 1 Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DB When - Wed, 10am-12 noon Cost - Free Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A stop Salisbury Road; bus no. 8 stops Beaconsfield Road Who to contact - Paul Cooper Tel - 01493 844169 Email - N/A
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Broadland Villages Activity - Monthly meetings, speakers and entertaining Target group - Over 55s - members welcome from anywhere Venue - Hemsby Village Hall, Waters Road, Hemsby, NR29 4LE When - 3rd Wed of the month, 2-4pm Cost - £12 annual subscription, includes speakers; then £1 per session for refreshments & raffle Parking - Large car park at hall Transport - Bus nos. 1 & 1A. Nearest stops Hemsby Post Office or Kingsway Who to contact - Mrs D Tungate Tel - 01493 731211 Email - N/A
Knit or Natter Drop In Activity - Join us for ‘more nattering than knitting’, board games and friendship. Homebaked cakes and a soup lunch. We distribute our knitted goods to local & national charities Target group - All welcome, ages 0-90 - men, women, children Venue - Salvation Army Hall, Tolhouse St, Gt Yarmouth, NR30 2SH When - 3rd Sat in each month, 11am-2pm Cost - Donations welcome Parking - Some street parking. Nearest public car park Greyfriars Transport - All buses to Town Hall (5-min walk) or Market Gates (10min walk), or a no. 2 which stops at St George’s Church (5-min walk) Who to contact - Jan Tapp Tel - 07970 531670 Email - tlcattheheart@gmail.com
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Royal British Legion (GY Branch) Activity - Meetings for activities (countrywide) Target group - All ages 16+ Venue - Town Hall, Hall Quay, Great Yarmouth When - Once a month on a Tues, 6.30-8.30pm (approx) Cost - ÂŁ16 annual subscription, includes membership to all UK RBL clubs Parking - Town centre car parks Transport - Nearest stop Town Hall or Market Gates (5-min walk) Who to contact - Paul Williams (Chairman) Tel - 01493 663025 Email - piwilliams1@btinternet.com
Open Christmas Great Yarmouth Activity - Free meal, entertainment and transport for anyone who would like to come along on Christmas Day. Bingo, raffles, good company, free jumble & goody bag Target group - All welcome Venue - Retroskate, The Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2ER When - Christmas Day Cost - Free Parking - Street parking available Transport - Free transport can be provided. Please call to arrange Who to contact - David Minister Tel - 01493 733153 Email - openchristmas.greatyarmouth@yahoo.co.uk 73
Scrabble 2000 Activity - A fun game of Scrabble, with an auction, raffle, tea & biscuits Target group - All welcome Venue - Old School Community Centre, Church Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8GH When - Alternate Weds, 2-5pm Cost - ÂŁ2 per session, includes refreshments, raffle, auction, summer outing Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 6 to Bradwell Who to contact - Jo Graystone Tel - 01493 662029 Email - jograystone@gmail.com
Solo Whist & Whist Activity - Cards Target group - All welcome Venue - Old School Community Centre, Church Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8GH When - Wed & Thurs, 7.30pm Cost - ÂŁ1.50 per session, includes refreshments & prizes Parking - Private car park & street parking available Transport - Bus no. 6 to Bradwell Who to contact - Mavis Scott Tel - 01493 651063 Email - N/A
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SOCIAL ACTION Soroptomist International GY Activity - Women helping women & girls here & overseas. We lobby, raise awareness, promote action & fund raise Target group - All interested women Venue - Christchurch Methodist United Reformed Church, King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - 1st & 3rd Mons of the month, 7.30-9.30pm (approx). Variations on times notified Cost - Approx £100 annual subscription, includes national membership, benevolent fund, charity fund & magazine Parking - Limited parking at front of church. Street parking and town car parks nearby Transport - Buses to Market Gates Bus Station, 5-10 mins’ walk Who to contact - Rosa Russell Tel - 01493 740288 Email - rosamrussell@aol.com 75
SPORT Saturday Morning Games Club Activity - Table tennis, chess, backgammon Target group - Any age 9-90 Venue - Mill Lane Community Centre, The Playing Fields, Mill Lane, Bradwell, NR31 8HS When - Sat, 9.30am-12.45pm Cost - ÂŁ2 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Large private car park Transport - Bus nos. 6 & 7 stop adjacent to playing fields by the community centre Who to contact - Mr John M Sargent Tel - 01493 601985/ 07930 368353 Email - johnmalcolmsargent@yahoo.co.uk
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Ten Pin Bowling for the Visually Impaired Activity - Ten-pin bowling for the visually impaired Target group - All ages - visually impaired Venue - Regent Bowls, 92 Regent Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2AH When - 1st Tues of each month, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - £2.60 per game (monthly) Parking - Market Gates multi-storey car park Transport - All buses to Market Gates - nearest stop Who to contact - Wendy George Tel - 01493 745973 Email - gyoffice@nnab.org.uk
Lincoln Green Archery Group (Outdoors) Activity - Outdoor archery - weather permitting Target group - All ages. We start around 12/13 to 73 years Venue - Outdoors in a pleasant rural setting. Mautby area (between Caister & Filby, approx. NR29 3EJ) When - Sun, 10am-1pm (other ad hoc meetings sometimes arranged) Cost - £15-£30 variable depending on circumstances, includes training (how to make your own arrows etc) Parking - Private car park Transport - No public transport Who to contact - Tom Andrews Tel - 01493 728245 Email - N/A
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Sports Club 88 Activity - Badminton, short tennis, table tennis, basketball Target group - Over 50s Venue - Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2ER When - Wed & Thurs, 9.30-11.30am Cost - £60 annual membership, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park & street parking available Transport - Buses in summer only Who to contact - Lyn Hudson Tel - 01493 668482 Email - info@sportsclub88.com
Great Yarmouth Ju-Jitsu Club Activity - Learning and practising self defence techniques to improve confidence & general wellbeing Target group - Anyone aged 6 and over Venue - (1) Newtown Methodist Church Hall, 2 Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4BD (2) Endeavour Rangers Hall, 62 Nile Road, Gorleston, NR31 6AS When - (1) Mon, 8-9.45pm (adults 16+) (2) Fri 7.30-8.30pm (juniors ages 6-15); 8.30-10pm (adults 16+) Cost - £17 annual subscription, includes BJJA membership & personal insurance. Then £2.50 per session for adults, £1.50 for juniors. Includes tuition Parking - Varies with venue. Please call to check Transport - Varies with venue. Please call to check Who to contact - Dick Garman Tel - 01603 269704 (office hrs) Email - dick.garman@msi-dsl.com 78
SUPPORT Gorleston & Bradwell Carers Groups Activity - A group for informal/family carers to meet and find support and information Target group - Informal/family carers Venue - Macey Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - 2nd & 4th Mon of the month, 11am-1pm Cost - Free Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Julie Green Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
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One to One Support into Activities Activity - We provide 1:1 support for older people who would like to be more active, in any way, shape or form, through a home visiting service Target group - Over 50s Venue - We are able to visit you in your own home When - Please call to arrange Cost - N/A Parking - N/A Transport - N/A Who to contact - Sue Smithurst Tel - 01493 743054 Email - sue-smithurst@gyctrust.co.uk
REMAP Gt Yarmouth & Lowestoft Activity - We design and make bespoke aids for clients who are disabled or have special needs Target group - Anyone with a disability, young children to pensioners Venue - We visit clients at their home When - Contact us by telephone to arrange Cost - Work is carried out free of charge, but donations are accepted Parking - N/A Transport - N/A Who to contact - Reg Nichols, Chairman Tel - 01493 728050 Email - rbn.nicho@hotmail.co.uk
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Martham Carers Support Group Activity - Information, advice and support for carers Target group - Adult carers Venue - Martham Health Centre, Hemsby Road, Martham, NR29 4QG When - 1st Tues of the month, 10.30am-12 noon Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus no. 1A stops near Health Centre Who to contact - Chris Sheppard Tel - 01493 740752 Email - chris.sheppard48@btinternet.com
Gorleston & Gt Yarmouth Arthritis Club Activity - We are a social support group for arthritis sufferers Target group - All ages Venue - Theatre Room, Shrublands Youth & Adult Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7BP When - 2nd Tues of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm Cost - ÂŁ12 annual subscription (includes subsidised outings), then ÂŁ2 per meeting for refreshments and raffle Parking - Private car park Transport - First bus nos. 8 or X1 stop Magdalen Way. Local bus to and from James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Mrs Janet Edwards Tel - 01493 717457 Email - janbob54@tiscali.co.uk
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Acle Dementia CafĂŠ Activity - Supportive group for anyone affected by any type of dementia. Relaxed social setting, includes speakers & activity Target group - All ages Venue - Acle Methodist Church Hall, Bridewell Lane, Acle, NR13 3RA When - 3rd Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. X1 (First) or 7 (Anglian) Who to contact - Helen Moss Tel - 01603 763556 Email - helen.moss@alzheimers.org.uk
Gorleston Dementia CafĂŠ Activity - Supportive group for anyone affected by any type of dementia. Relaxed social setting, includes speakers & activity Target group - All ages Venue - Louise Hamilton Centre, James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA When - 1st Wed of the month, 10.30am-12.30pm Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - All buses that stop at James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Helen Moss Tel - 01603 763556 Email - helen.moss@alzheimers.org.uk
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Pathway Cafe & Support Centre Activity - A project from St Nicholas Minster. The Pathway Cafe is a place of safety & support, providing a 3-course meal twice a week, plus a Saturday soup kitchen. We assist people with problems or signpost them to other agencies Target group - Homeless & marginalised. Those struggling financially Venue - The Minster Mission, Admiralty Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3DG When - Wed & Fri, 12.30-2pm; Sat, 12 noon-2pm Cost - Free Parking - Car park opposite venue Transport - Bus nos. 2 & 4. Nearest stops Camden Rd/Admiralty Rd Who to contact - Brian Thorne Tel - 07858 792610 Email - brian.thorne22@outlook.com
Care Circle Activity - Supportive group for anyone affected by dementia. Sessions include various activities. This group runs simultaneously to a Carer’s Support Group run by NSMHT Target group - All ages Venue - Christchurch, King’s Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - 2nd Thur of the month, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - Buses to Market Gates (5-min walk) or St George’s Church Who to contact - Helen Moss Tel - 01603 763556 Email - helen.moss@alzheimers.org.uk
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Sunrise Bereavement Group Activity - Sunrise Bereavement is a local self support group for those who are experiencing difficulty with recent or past bereavement Target group - Ages 18+ Venue - Louise Hamilton Centre, James Paget University Hospital, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6LA When - 3rd Wed of the month, 5.45-7.15pm Cost - ÂŁ1 per session, includes refreshments Parking - Hospital car park. Concessions available at group Transport - Buses that stop at James Paget Hospital Who to contact - Janis Turner Tel - 01493 664187/ 07938 273331 (Mon-Thur 9am-4pm) Email - sunrise.bereavement@outlook.com
Gt Yarmouth Bipolar Self Help Group Activity - A group which offers support & information in a safe, friendly & confidential setting for anyone affected by Bipolar Target group - Ages 18+ Venue - The Quaker Meeting House, Howard Street South, Great Yarmouth,NR30 1LN When - Last Mon of the month, 6.30-8.30pm Cost - No charge Parking - Car park is off Howard Street (back of Palmers). At present it is free after 6pm Transport - Nearest bus stop Stonecutter’s Way Who to contact - Mrs Diana Harvey Tel - 07759 546606/ 01502 733453 Email - d.harvey711@btinternet.com 84
St Andrew’s Memory Club Activity - For people with memory loss and their carers. Offering reminiscence groups, music, entertainment & friendship. Information and support for carers Target group - People with memory problems & their carers Venue - The Chapter House, St Andrew’s Church, Gorleston, NR31 6LS When - Tues 10am-2pm Cost - £4 per session, includes a 2-course meal Parking - Private car park Transport - All buses to Gorleston High Street (5-10 min walk) Who to contact - Peter Watters Tel - 07500 846236 Email - peterwatters1@hotmail.co.uk
Gorleston Community Advocates Activity - Working with people in Gorleston who have longterm health conditions to encourage greater use of community based support services Target group - People in Gorleston living with long-term health conditions Venue - Various places across Gorleston When - Various times Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 8 or X1 Who to contact - Simon O’Leary Tel - 01493 604739 Email - info.mesh@btconnect.com
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Music Makers (Great Yarmouth) Activity - Supportive group for those living with dementia. Runs simultaneously with a NSFT Carer’s Support Group Target group - People with memory problems & their carers Venue - Christchurch, King’s Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2HL When - 4th Thurs of the month, 1.30-3.30pm Cost - No charge Parking - Private car park Transport - Buses to Market Gates (then a 5-10 min walk) Who to contact - Peter Watters Tel - 07500 846236 Email - peterwatters1@hotmail.co.uk
Wednesday Club Activity - Dementia support group Target group - All ages Venue - All Saints Parish Hall, Beach Road, Scratby, NR29 3AJ When - Wed, 11am-3pm Cost - £6.50 per session, includes refreshments, activities & hot meal Parking - Private car park Transport - No buses. Door to door transport can be arranged with Centre 81. Who to contact - Claire Allan/Michelle Kirk Tel - 01493 441222 Email - Claire.Allan@carerstrust.org Michelle.Kirk@carerstrust.org 86
FST Support Group Activity - Support for people with auto immune conditions Target group - All ages Venue - Communal Room, The Close (off Parkland Drive), Bradwell, NR31 8DR When - 1st Wed of the month, 2-4pm Cost - £1 per meeting, includes refreshments & library books Parking - Street parking available Transport - Bus no. 2 stops King’s Road Who to contact - Linda Clemmit Tel - 01493 661389 Email - linda.clemmit@ntlworld.com
Gt Yarmouth & Gorleston Memory Club Activity - We provide stimulating reminiscence, music, outings and a hot lunch to people in the early/medium stages of dementia and their carers or those socially isolated Target group - Elderly people with memory loss. At present our range is 41-100! Venue - (1) Methodist Church Hall, Magdalen Way, Gorleston, NR31 7DB; (2) All Saints Parish Hall, Scratby When - (1) Wed, 10am-2pm; (2) Mon, 10am-2pm Cost - £4 for the day, includes reminiscence therapy & a hot lunch Parking - Private car park Transport - We use Centre 81 for additional transport Who to contact - Mrs Sandra Edmonds Tel - 01493 285438/ 07799 377520 Email - sandraedmonds893@gmail.com 87
Great Yarmouth Samaritans Activity - Confidential support for anyone in distress or crisis Target group - All ages Venue - Great Yarmouth Samaritans, 62 North Quay, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1JB When - All days. Samaritans are available 24 hrs a day 7 days a week Cost - No charge Parking - Public car park opposite building Transport - Nearest bus stops Town Hall or Stonecutter’s Way Close to Great Yarmouth rail station Who to contact - Anyone at Samaritans Tel - 116123 (freecall) Email - jo@samaritans.org
Specialist Stop Smoking Service Activity - The Specialist Advisors offer one-to-one help & support through a 12-week course with a range of products & medications to get you to stop for good (you are 4 times more likely to quit with support) Target group - All ages 12+ Venue - Daily & evening clinics held across the Gt Yarmouth & Waveney area When - Clinics run daily from 9.30am-6.30pm Hearing loop can be organised Cost - No charge - NHS free service Parking - Varies according to site Transport - Varies according to site Who to contact - Sue Trohear Tel - Call free: 0300 003 0165/ 01493 744433 or Text: 650000 Email - ECCH.stopsmoking@nhs.net 88
Chatterbox Carers Arts & Crafts Activity - Arts and crafts/ dancing/ flower arranging/ speakers Target group - Carers aged 18+ Venue - King George V Playing Field Pavillion, Allendale Road, Caister-on-Sea, NR30 5ES When - 1st Tues of the month, 10am-1pm Cost - 50p per session, includes refreshments Parking - Private car park Transport - Bus nos. 1, 1A or 8 stop outside police station Who to contact - Fred White Tel - Fred: 01493 667036 Email - N/A
Gt Yarmouth Parkinson’s Support Group Activity - Support for those with Parkinson’s Disease and their carers. Speakers reflect the help & support available in the area and social activities Target group - Those with Parkinson’s & their carers. All ages Venue - Gorleston Conservative Club, Pier Plain, Gorleston, NR31 6PE When - 2nd Wed of the month, 2.30-4.30pm Cost - Small charge for refreshments. Occasional raffles additional Parking - Private car park Transport - All buses serving Gorleston High Street. Nearest stop Gorleston Library Who to contact - Mrs Elizabeth Getliff Tel - 01493 855144 Email - N/A 89
TRANSPORT Door to Door Community Transport Activity - Door to door community transport service for those who can’t access conventional public transport. Available to & from all activities, from essential appointments to social visits Target group - All ages Venue - N/A When - Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm Cost - £5 annual membership; then cost of journey varies according to mileage travelled Parking - Parking is available at Centre 81 Transport - Members are collected from their homes and taken directly to their activity venue Who to contact - Will King Tel - 01493 332253 Email - will.king@centre81.co.uk 90
VOLUNTEERING GYCT Volunteer Opportunities Activity - Various voluntary opportunities available, including working with children and older or vulnerable adults, design (fashion), fundraising, IT, events, tutoring roles Target group - Preferably people aged 16+, but NCS/Prince’s Trust can be from 15 yrs Venue - Various locations across Great Yarmouth & Gorleston When - Weekly - various times Cost - N/A Parking - Depends on location Transport - Depends on location Who to contact - Joleen Azevedo Tel - 01493 743014 Email - joleen-azevedo@gyctrust.co.uk Website - www.priorycentre.co.uk 91
Volunteering - Open Christmas GY Activity - Volunteering your time on Christmas Day, serving lunch & refreshments, sorting jumble & providing good company to those in need Target group - Ages 16+ Venue - Retroskate, The Marina Centre, Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2ER When - Christmas Day, 8.30-11am, 11am-3pm, 3-5pm (You choose which slot to cover) Cost - N/A Parking - Street parking available Transport Who to contact - David Minister Tel - 01493 733153 Email - openchristmas.greatyarmouth@yahoo.co.uk
Harbour Radio Activity - An opportunity to volunteer within a media setting, including broadcasting, producing, presenting, researching, reporting & general media Target group - Ages 16+ - no upper age limit Venue - 137 King Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 2PQ When - Various days & times - please call for details Cost - N/A Parking - King Street public car park Transport - All buses to Market Gates (10-min walk) Who to contact - Nevv Moore Tel - 01493 923877 Email - studio@harbourradio.co.uk
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Friends of Gt Yarmouth Cemeteries Activity - Two hours of outdoor work clearing graves & monuments in the churchyard & cemeteries once a month Target group - All ages Venue - Great Yarmouth cemeteries, Kitchener Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30. Meet in second (or north) chapel in new cemetery When - 1st Sat of each month, 10am-12 noon (sometimes other events are organised, such as tours, visits, plant & seed swap) Cost - ÂŁ5 (ÂŁ3 for those on benefits), includes quarterly newsletter, insurance, equipment Parking - Street parking available Transport - All buses to Market Gates, then a 5-10 min walk Who to contact - Bridget Heriz Tel - 01493 602698 Email - b.herizsmith@btinternet.com
Home-Start Great Yarmouth & District Activity - Home visiting volunteer support for families with at least 1 child under 5 years. Full training & support given. Trustees also required Target group - Parents/grandparents of any age who wish to volunteer Venue - Home visits (training takes place at Gorleston Library, 1 Lowestoft Road, Gorleston, NR31 6SG) When - Mon-Fri. Flexible to suit family & volunteer Cost - No charge Parking - Street parking available at library Transport - Buses to Gorleston High Street Who to contact - Julie Southgate Tel - 01493 603221 Email - homestartgy@btconnect.com 93
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The Priory Centre is a community hub. Its historic architecture and central location make it an ideal venue for community groups, parties or larger events. Prices start at £27.50 for a meeting room (half day) to £55.00 for the Noble Hall. Contact the Priory reception for more info: T: 01493 743000 E: reception@gyctrust.co.uk www.priorycentre.co.uk Priory Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW
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