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Friday – Groups

Updated July 2024

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Crown Green Bowls Group 1 (1)

Weekly Friday 11.30 am - 2.00 pm 7/5/2027 to 17/9/2027 Whinfield Bowling Club Guidance on how to play crown green bowls. Venue surcharge - £5.

Crown Green Bowls Group 2 (1)

Group Leader - Shirley Desgranges Weekly Friday 2.00 - 4.30 pm 7/5/2027 to 17/9/2027 Whinfield Bowling Club Guidance on how to play crown green bowls. Venue Surcharge £5.

French Advanced (1)

Group Leader - Kevin Franks Weekly Friday 10.00 - 12.00 9/10/26 - 12/12/26 and 8.1.27 - 12/3/27 St Stephen's Church Hall, Skipton An opportunity to practise and improve your French in a convivial atmosphere. A reasonably good grounding in French is advised as contemporary articles and videos will be used. Vas-y donc! Venue surcharge - £20 autumn and spring.

French Conversation (1)

Group Leader - Jennifer Hanson Weekly Friday 10.00 am - 12.00 2/10/26 - 11/12/26 (not meeting 30/10/26) and 8/1/27 - 19/3/27 (no meeting 12/2/27). Craven Heifer/Blooms An informal course for those already able to speak some French who want to improve their ability and confidence in the spoken word. Members have frequent opportunities to talk in small groups and may also present topics to the class. Modern texts and articles are studied to practice reading, revise grammar and stimulate discussion. Venue surcharge - £15 autumn and spring.

Railway Study Group (1)

Group Leader - Paul Haywood Friday weekly 10.00 am - 12.00 2/10/2026 - 18/12/2026 and 15/1/2027 - 19/3/2027 Swadford Centre Assembly Room Illustrated talks by guest speakers and group members on a wide variety of railway topics, both historic and modern, including tramways. While the majority of talks are based on UK railways, overseas subjects are also covered. Venue surcharge - £5 autumn and spring.

Solo Latin Dance Advanced (1)

Group Leader - Jacqui Eames Weekly Friday 10.30 - 11.20 am 2/10/26 - 12/12/26 (except 6/11/26) and 8/1/27 - 19/3/27 (except 12/2/27) Sandylands Sports Centre For people who have done the 20 weeks in 2025/26 and gained confidence in 6 dances. Experienced dancers are also welcome as I shall reinforce last year's routines. High energy so ensure you have water and comfortable footwear with flexible soles. Venue surcharge - £10 autumn and spring. Podcast - copy and paste this link into your browser address field: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h0fgPtYCJlQXskde7DuSk?si=c7fa22d2225f41f7

Solo Latin Dance Beginners (1)

Group Leader - Jacqui Eames Weekly Friday 12.15 - 13.00pm 2/10/26 - 12/12/26 (except 6/11/26) and 8/1/27 - 19/3/27 (except 12/2/27) Sandylands Sports Centre We will cover the 6 Latin dances starting with cha cha, rumba and jive. Please wear comfortable flexible shoes , not heels and bring water and energy. Venue surcharge - £10 autumn and winter. Podcast - copy and paste this link into your browser address field: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h0fgPtYCJlQXskde7DuSk?si=c7fa22d2225f41f7

Solo Latin Dance Improvers (1)

Group Leader - Jacqui Eames Weekly Friday 11.20 am - 12.10 pm 2/10/26 - 12/12/16 (except 6/11/26) and 8/1/27 - 19/3/27 (except 12/2/27) Sandylands Sports Centre For people who have completed the Beginners' course or are experienced Latin dancers. Please wear flexible comfortable shoes but no heels. Bring water and plenty of energy! Venue surcharge - £10 autumn and winter. Podcast - copy and paste this link into your browser address field: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7h0fgPtYCJlQXskde7DuSk?si=c7fa22d2225f41f7

Table Tennis (1)

Group Leader - Jenny Crook Weekly Friday 2.00 - 4.00 pm 2/10/26 - 4/12/26 and 8/1/27 - 12/3/27 Sandylands Sports Centre Have fun and improve your fitness and coordination at the same time. Beginners welcome. Venue surcharge - £5 autumn and spring.

Z Crown Green Bowls Group 1 (1)

Group Leader - Rosemary Bootland Weekly Friday 11.30 am - 2.00 pm 7/5/2027 to 17/9/2027 Whinfield Bowling Club Guidance on how to play crown green bowls. Venue surcharge - £5.

Z Crown Green Bowls Group 2 (1)

Group Leader - Shirley Desgranges Weekly Friday 2.00 - 4.30 pm 7/5/2027 to 17/9/2027 Whinfield Bowling Club Guidance on how to play crown green bowls. Venue Surcharge £5.

Z Railway Study Group (1)

Group Leader - Paul Haywood Friday weekly 10.00 am - 12.00 2/10/2026 - 18/12/2026 and 15/1/2027 - 19/3/2027 Swadford Centre Assembly Room Illustrated talks by guest speakers and group members on a wide variety of railway topics, both historic and modern, including tramways. While the majority of talks are based on UK railways, overseas subjects are also covered. Venue surcharge - £5 autumn and spring.