Tuesday – Groups

Art 1840-1900 (70775/Creative Arts and Crafts)

A fortnightly course alternating with Victorian Novels. You can join both or just one of the two!We will look at primarily Impressionist and Post Impressionist artists , virtually visiting galleries and discussing specific artists and the their contribution to this very fertile period of Art History.

Art Forum face to face (70781/Creative Arts and Crafts)

From October we give up our screens and meet in each other’s homes. We will share all things Art in a variety of ways - individual members sharing favourite artists, paintings, sculptures or artistic movements interspersed with Mix and Match sessions when we each choose one picture around one theme. We might continue looking at various aspects of one artist in depth or we might have a picture Quiz.

Films on Tuesday international (70805/World Languages and Cinema)

Films from around the world as well as the UK. ALL films shown will have subtitles regardless of the language of the film.

German (70814/World Languages and Cinema)

If you have a knowledge of German, and wish to improve your spoken German fluency and read a variety of newspaper/ magazine articles from German speaking countries, this group is ideal for you

History of Art (70819/Creative Arts and Crafts)

A broad overview of the history of western art and architecture from Ancient Greece to the end of the 19th century.

Music for fun (70828/Performing Arts)

This course is purely for the enjoyment of singing and\or playing music. We are not a choir and no perceived ability to do either is required. If you only sing in the shower that's fine. ! Everyone welcome. We don't provide music but words and chords are projected onto the wall. We sing and accompany a very wide variety of songs old and new , including folk and sea shanties classic pop American song book jazz etc. We would like it to be a proactive group where members feel relaxed enough to request songs and \or lead them if they wish and make suggestions. Otherwise the course leaders will choose around a dozen songs each. We have a coffee break when members are encouraged to socialise. All instrumentalist welcome

Popular Music (70847/Performing Arts)

Nostalgia is our choice of music. The sessions include delightful refreshments, good company and enjoyable music. We listen to various composers, approx 25 songs each week, remembering songs our parents and ourselves have enjoyed over the years

Pottery Collective (70848/Creative Arts and Crafts)

A creative Co-op with a weekly meet to exchange ideas and support each other in a ceramic journey. We have 2 venues in Sutton and Skipton with (loosly) the Sutton group for everyone including beginners and the Skipton venue for more experienced potters or those with an Arts background

Sketching outdoors (70859/Creative Arts and Crafts)

We will go on short walks (up to 1 mile or so) using our sketchbooks to observe and capture sights and experiences as we go. Destinations will include woods, rivers, canal, villages, moorland. We will keep it simple - just bring your own sketchbook and some pencils / crayons / charcoal to draw with. For all abilities; this is not a tutored group but advice can be sought, and we can all share our ideas, approaches and techniques.

Two Hour walks (70871/Out and About)

This group is intended for people who only want a very short walk or have limited time. The walks are local and take place on a Tuesday morning from 10am -12pm when a walk is offered. There is consideration of access by public transport or lifts can be arranged. There is a small group of walk leaders, but members with walk offers are always welcomed.

Victorian Novels (70872/Creative Arts and Crafts)

We will discuss a selection of novels from 1840-1900 by a variety of British authors, some very well-known such as Dickens others less so such as Wilkie Collins. I will try to introduce lesser known novels and identity the strengths and weaknesses of Victorian novels from a 21st century perspective. Readings from the novels will exemplify the varied styles and interests of the authors. This series of 5 talks will alternate with 5 talks on Impressionist and Post Impressionist painters of the period. Members can join either group or both.

Walking Cricket (70874/Indoor Fun and Games)

Come and have a go at Walking Cricket! The game is played between teams of 6 or 8 players, with each team batting in pairs. Each pair bats for 4 overs. Each time the batter is out, the batters , change ends, unless it occurs at the end if the over or is a run out. Each bowler bowls at least one over( max balls 6) Can bowl underarm. Extras are worth 2 runs. No one is allowed to run!!Modified soft ball is used. No protective equipment needed. There will be a small charge to pay, amount to be confirmed

Walking Group 25-26 (70875/Out and About)

We meet every Tuesday and Thursday weekly for walks in the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Lake District, between 6 to 13 miles, either easy, moderate or strenuous in grade. Full details in the the group's programme published Winter, Spring and Summer. You will receive a copy as a member

Walking Netball. (70876/Indoor Fun and Games)

To introduce ex-players to a sport they have always loved or to engage adults in a sport they didn’t realise they could enjoy. We will develop netball skills at a slower pace for everyone to increase physical and social health; open to everyone; there is a health questionnaire for participants to assess themselves, anyone unsure if they are fit to participate should speak to someone at their GP practice .