Local Groups, Clubs & Societies
Wharfedale RUFC
Chairman: David Baker Tel: 07810308958 Email: Djbaker175@gmail.com Secretary: Philip Eddlestone hon.sec@wharfedalerufc.co.uk07776 202531 Clubhouse Bookings & Club Shop: Gina Hodgson wharfedalebookings@gmail.com 07966132714 Website: www.wharfedalerufc.co.uk/contacts/
WAGS
An established, well attended women’s group based at Grassington Congregational Church, usually meeting the second Tuesday each month. For more information contact Grassington Congregational Church Tel: 01756 753848
UWFRA Outdoor Club
Based in Grassington in Upper Wharfedale, the group meet every Tuesday at 18:00 at the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Hut on Hebden Road, Grassington. Activities include climbing, caving, fell walking, mountain biking, and much more. Contact: Mark Rowley Tel: 01756 752570 / 07736 330941 or John Helm Tel: 01756 752068...
Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group
The Upper Wharfedale Heritage Group (UWHG) was formed in 2005 with the purpose of adding to the knowledge of the archaeologically rich area of Upper Wharfedale and the surrounding landscapes. For more information: Email: uwhg.enquiries@gmail.com Website: http://www.uwhg.org.uk
Upper Wharfedale Field Society
The Field Society has several interest groups: archaeology, botany, geology, local history & vernacular buildings, ornithology. Website: https://uwfs.org.uk/
Upper Wharfedale Cricket Club
Contact us at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpperwharfedaleCC/ Twitter: @UWCC_Cricket Website: http://upper-wharf.play-cricket.com//
Upper Wharfedale Concert Club
Contact name: See club website for various contact forms Website: http://www.uwcc.uk/
Upper Wharfedale Badminton Club
Every Thursday 7:30 – 9:30pm at Upper Wharfedale School Sports Hall All ages welcome from 16+ £8 per session
Tina Tierney - 07710 607294
Upper Wharfedale Arts and Literature Society
Contact name: Geraldine Norman (secretary) Email: uwalsociety@gmail.com Website: http://www.uwals.co.uk/
Threshfield and Linton WI
Meeting Second Wednesday of the month in Linton Village Hall. Contact Secretary: Sheila Carr Mob: 07879 845771 Tel: 01756 752435 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TnLWI/
The Friday Hub
Wellbeing cafe with light exercises, art activities, board games, hot drinks and biscuits. Free. Second and Last Friday of each month. 1pm - 4pm Church House. For more information contact Grassington Hub: 01756 752222
The Dales Reading Group
Diane Mackridge - mackridgediane@gmail.com
T’ai Chi with Julie Jones
Cracoe Village Hall Thursdays 6pm – 7pm From beginner level. Everyone welcome 16+ Contact: Julie Jones
Julie Jones - taichiskipton@gmail.com 07765 070 412 / 01756 730 191
Rylstone WI
Meeting at Cracoe Village Hall, Thursdays 19:15pm
Running for Fun
Run Yourself Happy Monday at 7:30pm £5 Grassington YDNP Car Park – Meet outside the Vistor’s Centre Register to join the fun: groups.runtogether.co.uk/runyourselfhappy
Pilates with Wendy Hall
Tuesday 5.15pm to 6.15pm; and Friday 9.15am - 10.15am and 10.30am to 11.15am Grassington Town Hall
Wendy Hall - fitnesswithwendyhall@gmail.com 07788 862102
The Octagon, Grassington Town Hall
Kettlewell WI
Meeting at Kettlewell Village Hall, second Tuesday of each month, 19:30pm The programme of speakers and activities is varied, interesting, educational, fun and broader than “Jam and Jerusalem”. Something for everyone, we warmly welcome new members and visitors to any of our meetings. For further information please contact Maureen Heseltine...
Hebden Sports
Contact Name: David Joy Tel: 01756 752025 Email: ph@dalenet.co.uk Website: https://www.hebden.org
Grassington Textile Arts Group
Contacts: Chair: Judtih Barlass Vice Chair: Chris Mitchell Website: https://grassingtontextileartsgroup.blogspot.com/
Grassington Singers
Contact name: Philip Grady Tel: 07519 294037 Email: philipgrady@btinternet.com Website: http://www.grassingtonsingers.org.uk/
Grassington Reading Group
Contact Grassington Hub for more information.
Barbara Williams - enquiries@grassingtonhub.com 01756 752222
Grassington Players
Contact name: John Anderson Tel: 07808 838999 Email: grassingtonplayers@gmail.com Website: www.grassingtonplayers.com
Grassington Pantoloons
Email: info@grassingtonpantoloons.co.uk Website: http://www.grassingtonpantoloons.co.uk/
Grassington Men’s Shed
Grassington Men’s Shed meet weekly on Monday and Thursday mornings at our shed. Membership is open to anyone in Upper Wharfedale and we’re a friendly easy going crowd, with all sorts of skills between us and a will to share them.
Grassington Lunch Club
Grassington Lunch Club takes place on the second Wednesday of each month, meeting in Grassington Town Hall from 12 noon, for a 2-course lunch, which is served at 12.30pm. A friendly welcoming lunch for our senior community in Upper Wharfedale, providing an opportunity to socialise with old and new friends. ...
Grassington Litter Pickers
Do you care about our environment? Please join our happy band of litter pickers! Help us to protect our lovely Dales landscape and roadside verges whilst enjoying some healthy outdoor exercise. Be a Womble! Make a difference.
Cathy Doyle - 01756 752222
Grassington in Bloom
Do you have an hour a month to spare? We need new members. Age is no barrier, no gardening experience is necessary and we have a variety of jobs available We undertake light work around the village, sweeping and tidying and planting bedding in spring and summer. Our volunteers also bake...
Grassington Hub Knit Stitch ‘n Natter
Every Monday evening 2pm - 4pm at Grassington Hub Free of Charge. Drop in.
Grassington & District Horticultural Society
The Grassington & District Horticultural Society was founded more than 40 years ago and has a thriving membership approaching 100. It is an ‘open’ society in that any person may become a member and attend the programmed meetings throughout the year as well as the AGM in January. The Society...
Grassington Community Cinema
Grassington Community Cinema presents monthly film screenings. Enjoy the Big Screen Experience in your own community and support Grassington Hub. A fun, friendly night out in The Octagon at Grassington Town Hall
Grassington Bridge Club
Every Wednesday 7:15pm Congregational Church Room Contact Name: Robert Sayles Tel: 01756 751787 Email: rsaylesuk@gmail.com
Grassington Bowls and Petanque Club
The bowling green and pentanque court are situated in the beautiful village of Grassington. The club is adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park car park on Hebden Road in Grassington.
Di Collins - dicollins40@gmail.com
Grassington Art Club
Contact name: Janet Eden Tel: 07923 126406 Email: janeteden@btinternet.com
Families@4 (Formerly Children’s Praise)
Church House, First Sunday of the month 4pm - no booking required and all families welcome. To join the mailing list please contact Lucy AdBenLBR@gmail.com
Church House Baby & Toddler Group
Every Thursday, Church House, 9:15 - 11:30am For More information contact Cath 07834620290
Burnsall Sports
Contact name: Jim Stockdale Tel: 07887 940504 / 01756 720367 Facebook: Burnsall Feast Sports
Burnsall Bells
Burnsall Church Bell Ringers need help! We’d love you to join us on Wednesday practice nights. 7:30pm til 9:00pm All ages welcome, no experience needed. Contact Lindsey: 01756 720644 Contact Wilma: 01756 720206
Buckden Singers
Contact name: Anne Vetch Tel: 01756 760882 Email: ann@buckdensingers.org Website: https://vetch.co.uk/buckdensingers/
