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The Sibling Group
Disabilities
The Sibling Group is dedicated to creating positive change in our local communities. We want to raise awareness of the impact of having a brother or sister with SEND. We offer siblings a safe space to be themselves, meet others with similar experiences and most importantly have fun! Since October 2023, we have worked to support siblings’ well-being and give Read more…
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Hungate Reading Cafe
Libraries
We’re one of York’s hidden gems, a stylish urban cafe in Hungate very close to the Shambles. We serve handmade sandwiches, wraps, cakes, ice cream sundaes, hot and cold drinks and more. We have a good selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes to choose from and change our specials seasonally. We’re a family friendly cafe with plenty of space, and Read more…
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Ark ripon
Support Groups
We feel that we are now able to reach out to the Community more than ever and as a result we are able to welcome many more people to our premises. Read more…
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Scope Charity Shop
Other
Scope is a charity shop with several branches that sells a wide range of donated clothes, gifts and bric-a-brac items. Read more…
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Darley in Bloom
Other
his long-standing village group is responsible for looking after flowers in the village. It has achieved considerable success in competitions over the past 20 years, being voted the best Large Village in Yorkshire several times. Read more…
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Here to HELP in Ripon
Support Groups
A chance to find out where to turn for community support and activities in your community. Information and signposting to community support and activities. FREE tea, coffee and biscuits.A chance to chat and enjoy some company.Transport available on request. Read more…
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Ripon Community House
Charities
Ripon Community House was formerly the Hospital Wing of the old Workhouse on Allhallowgate, Ripon. The building was renovated in 2006 and is now run by a charity, Ripon Community House Limited, which administers the building. It is a community facility for the benefit of Ripon and the surrounding area. The building is within easy walking distance from the Market Read more…
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Ripon Wholemeal Cafe As You Fee lCafe
Food
Wholemeal is a non-profit charity, aiming to tackle two urgent problems in our society. By using surplus good food, generously donated by local suppliers which would otherwise be sent to landfill, it created delicious, wholesome meals. It is open to all people, invited to pay as they feel. Open on Thursday every week 11am – 2pm at Ripon Community House. Read more…
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Shelter (Harrogate)
Housing
We love donations of high quality, second-hand items! Whether you’re making space in your wardrobe by getting rid of old clothes, freeing yourself of unwanted books, or just having a bit of a clear out, bring your pre-loved goods down to our shop. Read more…
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The Royal British Legion (Lister House)
Support Groups
Lister House provides expert care for the Armed Forces community and their families, including a specialist dementia wing and dedicated day-care facilities. Set within beautiful landscaped gardens in the historic cathedral city of Ripon, North Yorkshire, Lister House is where our residents and visitors can feel at home. As well as spacious en-suite bedrooms, our home has cosy lounge areas, Read more…
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Ripon City Swimming Club
Other
We run our swimming lessons every Thursday night during school term times, from 7:00 to 7:30 pm, 7:30 to 8:00 pm and 8:00 to 8:30 pm. We also have water polo for the stronger swimmers from 8:30 to 9:00 pm. Run by volunteers to teach swimmers aged 5 -16 years, in a safe & fun environment. Payment by subscription. Read more…
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Scuba Diving for All
Other
Already a qualified open water diver and looking to get more out of your diving? Then an adventure dive is for you. We offer either individual adventure dives or the PADI adventure Diver course. Both are a fantastic way to work with an instructor to build on your skill set and confiAlready have a passion for photography? Why not expand Read more…
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Claro Enterprises
Support Groups
Claro Enterprises operates as a commercial workshop making goods for businesses, which enables those with long term mental health conditions, to function in a voluntary real work environment. Through training and personal development, clients can improve their quality of life, confidence, independence, self-esteem and gain skills, which will enable them to look for, and hopefully achieve, meaningful employment. Read more…
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St. Peter’s Church Harrogate
Community Group
We want to be a community that is always growing and learning – in ways that help us to become more truly the body of Christ at the heart of Harrogate. This section outlines the great range of study and social groups available to children, young people and adults. Read more…
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New Light
Family
Established in 2010, New Light celebrates and promotes Northern art, supporting both well-known and emerging artists by offering some of the region’s best awards and opportunities with the biennial New Light Prize Exhibition, which is fast becoming one of the UK’s largest and most talked about open exhibitions. Read more…
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Ripon Salvation Army
Support Groups
First and foremost a church which provides significant social outreach and provision to our local community. Lunch clubs, employment advice. Every Christmas, The Salvation Army provides gifts and food to those most in need during the festive season. Read more…
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Talking Spaces Counselling and Support Service
Support Groups
Our team of volunteers and staff offer counselling to help adults who are experiencing emotional distress. This can include people with low self-esteem, who lack confidence or who are struggling to manage their life experiences. As part of our Just ‘B’ emotional wellbeing and bereavement support service, the counselling sessions offered by Talking Spaces are free at the point of Read more…
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Ripon Cathedral
Family
Ripon Cathedral is the oldest of any cathedral building in the UK still in use today, dating back to 672AD. Throughout the last 1,350 years, the cathedral has been home to a worshipping, praying community. Today, it continues to inspire and excite all who cross the threshold of this beautiful, reflective building. Read more…
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Strong and Steady in Ripon
Support Groups
Strong and Steady is a 12-week programme designed to encourage people to become more active and reduce the risk of trips and falls. Delivered by friendly, qualified instructors, the specialised programme aims to improve balance and strength, increasing confidence and improving ability in everyday tasks. Thursday’s 4.00pm – 5.30pm Read more…
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Ripon Cathedral Community Connections (C3)
Community Group
C3 is made up of members of the cathedral congregation working under the direction of the Parochial Church Council and whose aim is to demonstrate Ripon Cathedral’s commitment in building God’s Kingdom through prayer and deed. We provide practical help with fund raising, publicity and awareness raising. The Cathedral has hosted special services, exhibitions and events in aid of our Read more…
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Ripon Disability Forum
Support Groups
The North Yorkshire Disability Forum is comprised of representatives from local disability forums across the County. Each forum operates independently with agenda items and meeting times and dates set by local members. Read more…
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Ripon Food Support
Support Groups
Food support provides emergency food parcels for people in crisis in Ripon, Boroughbridge and surrounding villages. Each food parcel contains enough food for 3-5 days and contains non-perishable,nutritionally balanced food items. Read more…
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Ripon & District University of the Third Age (U3A)
Community Group
From Bridge to Badminton, from walking to writing for pleasure and many other subjects in between. If you can’t find a group to suit you, you can start your own. In addition there are monthly talks, and coffee mornings where you can meet members from groups other than your own. For an annual fee of £16, you can join as Read more…
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Guides at St. Roberts
Charities
Girlguiding is all about fun, friendships and new experiences – whether your daughter wants to join Rainbows, Brownies, Guides or Rangers, sign her up today. Read more…
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Alliance Francaise de York
Family
If you love the French language and culture, the Alliance Française de York is for you! Sign up for a course, meet up for French conversation or simply join us for our cultural events. Read more…
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Women’s Royal Voluntary Service
Voluntary Services
Royal Voluntary Service supports people, communities and the NHS in every part of Great Britain. Read more…
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Rossett Adult Learning
Support Groups
Rossett Adult Learning provides part-time day and evening learning for pleasure classes to suit all tastes and interests. You don’t have to be local to join any of our online courses. Read more…
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Ripon City Netball
Family
The Club trains at Ripon Grammar School on Wednesday evenings from 8pm. £5 per session – pay as you play. Great way to meet people and get fit. This is a totally inclusive club – all ages and abilities welcome. No experience necessary – if you enjoyed netball at school (or even if you didn’t) come along and give us Read more…
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Parkinson’s Harrogate Golf
Support Groups
James King Rudding Park Golf Manager explained “We have been working with ‘Golf in Society’ for several years now and our members’ team up with those who have Parkinson’s and act as ‘Golf Buddies’. The Repton Short Course which features 6 par 3 holes offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the game offering physical, mental and social stimulation for the Read more…
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Summerbell Dance Academy
Family
We teach classes in Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre and Street for children and adults. All of our teachers are fully qualified and belong to the IDTA (International Dance Teacher’s Association). Read more…
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Nidderdale Hardy Planters
Family
A simple love of plants and gardens is all you need to share your horticultural hopes, joys and problems with friends and fellow enthusiasts you’ll find among the Nidderdale Hardy Planters. Read more…
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St. Andrews Church
Family
The Parish Church of St Andrew, Finghall, is the parish church for the village of Finghall in North Yorkshire, England. The building is located on the site of a much earlier Anglo-Saxon church and has some remnants of that era incorporated into the building, though the present structure dates back to the 12th century. Read more…
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Henshaws Housing & Support
Business Support
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a Read more…
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RNIB (Tate House)
Support Groups
With 150 years of experience working with blind and partially sighted people, we offer you specialist support and 24-hour care in a relaxed, homely environment. As a home committed to excellence we areregistered with the CareQuality Commission(CQC)andare a founder member of The National Skills Academy for Social Care. Read more…
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Royal Institute Of The Blind
Support Groups
We’re the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities and the largest community of blind and partially sighted people. We recognise everyone’s unique experience of sight loss and offer help and support for blind and partially sighted people – this can be anything from practical and emotional support, campaigning for change, reading Read more…
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Ready Steady Mums Harrogate
Family
We are a Harrogate-based group bringing together mums (and dads!) with their babies for a gentle walk, chat and of course: yummy treats! We have a lovely, friendly group of volunteers- many of whom have midwifery experience of their own. Ready Steady Mums ‘Socialcise’ groups are part of a national network of volunteer-led community activity groups for mothers where mothers Read more…
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Ohana
Support Groups
Ohana is a parent initiated, professionally led group offering support and friendship to all families coping with the unique challenge that is involved in raising a child with special educational needs or a disability. Having gained charitable status in 2015, we share our experience of living and working with children with additional needs to bring positive change to the community. Read more…
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Emerging Voices Wellbeing Choir
Support Groups
The choir is open to anyone with lived experience of mental ill health and based on the model of Communitas choir, Converge whom Emerging Voices helps to support. Read more…
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Diabetes Group Tea and Chat in Ripon
Counselling
Award winning Harrogate and District Diabetes UK offer information and support to anyone living with Diabetes their families and their carers living within our Health Care Region. Meetings on the first Monday – Harrogate Library, first Tuesday – The Hub Pateley Bridge, first Wednesday – Knaresborough Library, first Thursday – Ripon Library, first Friday Bilton Library Read more…
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Ripon Library and Customer Service Centre – Coffee and Conversation
Family
Meet and chat with others over a cuppa and refreshments Monday mornings 10.30-11.30am. There will be monthly guest speakers too, contact Ripon Library for additional information. Monday mornings 10.30-11.30am in the Library Read more…
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Ripon Library and Customer Services Centre
Family
Free online services are available at https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/digital-library including e-books, newspapers and information. Anyone who needs help to access online services can call 01609 533878. Read more…
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Little Fishes
Classes & Workshops
For babies & toddlers with carers. Meeting time: 9.15am – 11.00am Read more…
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Traidcraft
Family
Fairly traded goods from around the world including chocolate, biscuits, pasta, rice, tea, coffee, loo rolls, notecards & much more. Meeting time: 10.00am Read more…
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Gracious Street Methodist Church – Bridge Coffee Bar
Counselling
Being a living church is not just about a range of events in our own buildings. We organise a variety of activities throughout the year and enjoy the opportunity to interact with and support the wider community beyond our premises. We are regularly involved in leading school assemblies, have a number of hospital chaplaincy connections and work closely with the Read more…
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Nidd Chorale
Family
Nidd Chorale. Small chamber choir, which aims to perform to a high standard. Singing – sacred & secular. Read more…
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The British Thyroid Foundation
Support Groups
We provide the following information and support people affected by thyroid disorders in the following ways: Read more…
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Interact Performance Group
Family
Promoting music and the arts to people of all abilities. Interact is an inclusive drama and music scheme for people Read more…
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St.. George’s Dance & Social Club
Family
equence Dancing is an excellent way to keep moving and to keep the brain cells exercised. It is a form of Ballroom Dancing but the steps are arranged in preset sequences so that all the couples move simultaneously. The dances have wonderful names such as the Smoky Quartz Rumba and the Broadway Quickstep Read more…