Active Arts
W: https://www.activearts.info/
T: 0753 1440 365
E: active.arts2010@gmail.com
About Us
Events such as Storytelling, craft fair, Singalongs, Band nights etc.
How to access
Varies between event
Depends on event, all in Countesthorpe
Volunteering: No
Blaby District Council Health and Leisure Service
W: http://www.blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/keeping-fit-and-active/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Free health walks – weekly walk – just turn up – last 1 hour.
How to access
Just turn up
Health and Leisure Services, Blaby District Council,Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicester, LE19 2EP
Depends on walk – Enderby, Glen Parva
Depends on walk
Volunteering: Yes
Blaby District Council Health and Leisure Service
W: http://www.blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/keeping-fit-and-active/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Chair based exercise/ Chair based yoga
How to access
How to access
£2.50/£3
Fri 2:30pm – 3:30pm / Tues 1:30pm-2:30pm
Blaby and District Social Centre, Leister Road, Blaby, LE8 4GQ
Volunteering: No
Blaby District Council Health and Leisure Service
W: http://www.blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/keeping-fit-and-active/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Keep Moving – Gentle circuit class for maintaining mental wellbeing
How to access
£2.80
Thurs 11am-12pm
Countersthrope Village Hall, Station Road, Countersthorpe, LE8 5TB
Volunteering: No
Blaby Mind Matters
T: 07739035296
E: Jennifer.fielding@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Support group for anyone with a mental health condition. A safe space for social support. A chance to meet with people without judgement. A range of activities to do.
How to access
£1 a week, pay on arrival. First session free.
Every Thursday 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Blaby Social Centre, 22-24 Leicester Road,
Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4GQ
Volunteering: No
Blaby Singing for the Brain
W: n/a
T: 0116 231 1111
E: n/a
About Us
Brings together people friendly fun and social environment. Based around principles of music therapy including vocal warm up and singing new songs
How to access
1st Wednesday of every month 1:30pm-3:30pm
Blaby Civic Centre, 22-24 Leicester Road, Leicester, LE8 4GQ.
Volunteering: No
Green SPark
W: n/a
T: n/a
E: greenspark@ncha.org.uk
About Us
Green Spark is an wellbeing group promoting wellbeing using outdoor activities. These include walks, gardening and planting, wall building and more.
Make friends with a book
W: www.thereader.org.uk
T: 0116 305 3516
E: nicholabennison@thereader.org.uk
About Us
Meet new people, sit back and listen or join in with discussion around books
How to access
Self referral
Every Thursday 1.30pm to 3pm
Blaby Library, Lutterworth Road, Leics, LE8 4DW
Volunteering: No
and
Glenfield Library, Sandown Court, Glenfield, LE3 8BT
Every Friday 10:15am – 11:45am
Age Uk
W: n/a
T: 0116 288 5203
E: naina.gandhi@ageukoadbyandwigston.org.uk
About Us
50+ 3 course meal in dining hall for £5, transport can be provided for people in Oadby and Wigston
How to access
Contact for info
51 Paddock Street, Wigston, LE18 2AN
Volunteering: No
Alzheimer’s Society – Memory Café Wigston
W: www.alzheimers.org.uk/support-services/
T: 0116 231 6921
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Provides useful information in a structured and relaxed setting that gives the opportunity for people with dementia, families and carers to ask questions to the health professionals and learn from the experiences of people in similar situations.
How to access
Salvation Army Centre,
Ladysmith Road,
LE18 4UZ
First Wednesday of every month,
11:00am – 12:30pm
Book Group
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/oadby-library
T: 0116 3058763
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Come and join our friendly book group to discuss the book of the month.
How to access
Free Turn up
Second Monday of the month 4pm to 5pm
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF
Volunteering: Yes
Chatty Cafe
W: n/a
T: 0116 271 7575
E: n/a
About Us
A café where you sit on the ‘chatty’ table and someone will come over to talk to you.
How to access
Zeph’s Café, Trinity Methodist Church, Oadby, LE2 4LA
Opening times: 9:30am – 4:30pm, Mon-Sat.
Chatty Café not available between 12pm – 2:30pm.
Referral pathway:
Turn up, access café at the back
Colouring For Grownups
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/oadby-library
T: 0116 305 8763
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
All materials provided, great for relaxation, mindfulness and stress relief.
How to access
Free, Turn up
Every Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF
Volunteering: No
Craft Group
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/wigston-library
T: 0116 305 3689
E: wigstonlibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Come and work on crafting activities
How to access
Self referred
Alternate Thursdays 10:30am – 1pm
Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA
Volunteering: No
Craftily
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/oadby-library
T: 0116 305 8763
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Monday Craft Group – bring your projects with you, learn a craft, swap shop, monthly demos
How to access
Turn up
Every Monday 1-3pm
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF
Volunteering: No
Crime Readers Group
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/oadby-library
T: 0116 3058763
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Ask library staff for details of book and venue.
How to access
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF
Opening times:
1st Tuesday of the month (5th December) 5.30-6.30pm
Referral pathway:
Free, Turn up
Forget Me Not Memory Café
W: n/a
T: 0116 288 5203
E: n/a
About Us
Informal get together for anyone living with memory problems or dementia and their carers. Chance to share experiences, meet new people and make new friends whilst accessing new information.
How to access
Afternoon tea £4 per person (booking required) Coffee bar open with cakes and biscuits. Book at reception or call Joy Husband
Every Friday 2:30pm-4pm
Age UK, Oadby & Wigston, 51 Paddock Street, Wigston, Leicester, LE18 2AN
Volunteering: No
Games Group
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/oadby-library
T: 0116 3058763
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Have fun and a chat over a board or card game. Bring your own or share ours.
How to access
Free Turn up
Every Wednesday 2:30-4pm
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, LE2 5BF
Volunteering: No
Green SPark
W: n/a
T: n/a
E: greenspark@ncha.org.uk
About Us
Green Spark is an wellbeing group promoting wellbeing using outdoor activities. These include walks, gardening and planting, wall building and more.
Knitting Group
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/wigston-library
T: 0116 305 3689
E: wigstonlibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Turn up and have a chat with other knitters
How to access
Free Turn up
Alternate Mondays 2-3:30pm
Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA
Volunteering: No
Lets walk South Wigston
W: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
T: 0116 286 2625
E: judithnorth64@yahoo.co.uk
About Us
Meet at south Wigston Methodist Church every Sat 9:30am walk for 60 mins
How to access
Free Turn up
Every sat 9:30am-10:30am
South Wigston Methodist Church, Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4PB
Volunteering: No
The Salvation Army Leicester South
W: http://www.leicestersouthsa.org.uk/
T: 0116 2774114
E: office@leicestersouthsa.org.uk
About Us
Various activity groups throughout the week
How to access
The Salvation Army, Ladysmith Road (off Saffron Road), South Wigston, LE18 4UZ
Flower & Garden Club 7:30pm on a Monday
Forward Looking (Over 55’s) 11:00am on a Tuesday
Carpet Bowls 1:45pm on a Thursday
New members always welcome. Most cost around £1 per session, but enquire for specific details of each group.
Volunteering: Yes
Make friends with a book
W: http://www.thereader.org.uk/getinvolved/joinagroup/
T: Oadby: 0116 305 8763/ Wigston: 0116 305 3689
E: nicholabennison@thereader.org.uk
About Us
Meet new people, sit back and listen or join in with discussion around books
How to access
Self Referred
Depends on library
Oadby is Every Friday, 10:15am-11:45am
Wigston is Every Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm
Oadby – Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, Leics., LE3 5BF. Wigston – Wigston Library, The Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA
Volunteering: No
Real Eyes, Realise
W: www.realeyesrealise.co.uk
T: Mohammad: 07763684249
E: info@realeyesrealise.co.uk
About Us
Offers support to those with mental health problems and all disabilities. Predominantly works with those from an Islamic faith, but does not disregard anyone from differing backgrounds or ages.
How to access
Self referral
Check online for latest workshops
Scrabble Club
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/wigston-library
T: 0116 3053689
E: wigstonlibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
A club where you can join others in a friendly game of scrabble.
How to access
Free, Turn up
Alternate Thursdays 10am-12pm
Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston, LE18 1PA
Volunteering: No
The Big Knits
W: n/a
T: 0116 278 4230
E: n/a
About Us
Knitting group that knit for charity. Tea Coffee and Wool provided.
How to access
Turn up
Tues 2pm
Bassett Street Community Hub, South Wigston, Leics., LE18 4PE
Volunteering: No
The Meeting Place
W: http://www.caccwigston.org.uk/themeetingplacecentralavenue.htm
T: 07980 162441
E: mailto:cazandal1@hotmail.co.uk
About Us
Make friends, join in with crafts, games, reading, get info about support for local services, refreshments available
How to access
Turn up
Friday’s 10am-12.30pm
Christian Church, 102, Central Avenue, Wigston, LE18 2AA
Volunteering: No
Rotary Club Oadby – Memory café
W: www.oadbyrotary.org.uk/
T: 0116 241 4455
E: mandypenfold@hotmail.com
How to access
Zeph’s Café, Trinity Methodist Church, Oadby, arborough Road, Oadby, LE2 4LA.
Every second Monday of every month 10:00am – 12:00pm
Sangam Ladies Group
T: 07769040537 (Mrs. Mussarat Shariff)
About Us
A voluntary social group which has various social, educational, recreational and religious activities for the senior members from all backgrounds of the community.
How to access
Mondays 11am – 1pm
Self referral, just turn up
Trinity Methodist Church (next to Zeph’s café).
Oadby
Stroll Club
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/wigston-library
About Us
All ages and abilities welcome.
How to access
First Wednesday of the month- 10:30am-onwards
Wigston Library
Active Leicester – Braunstone
W: www.activeleicesterbrf.co.uk
T: 07850747999
E: info@activeleicesterbrf.co.uk
About Us
Free sport and physical activity for residents of Braunstone and Rowley Fields
How to access
Online/ Call
Depends on activity – Braunstone Leisure Centre – Use website for up to date timetable of events
Volunteering: No
Browser’s Corner
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/glenfield-library
T: 0116 3053713
E: glenfieldlibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.
How to access
50p. All welcome. Proceeds go to LOROS.
Wednesdays 10-11.30am
Glenfield Library. Sandown Court.19 Station Road.Glenfield.LE3 8BT
Volunteering: No
Gypsy And Traveller Community
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/community-safety/gypsy-and-traveller-services
T: 07534713633 / 0116 305 5427
E: pauline.burton@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Group for Gypsies and travellers to promote understanding with themselves and the settled community. Help understand their rights.
How to access
Leicestershire Multi Agency Traveller Unit
Beaumont Leys
Astill Lodge Road
Leicester
LE4 1EF
Volunteering: No
Junction Church
E: info@junctionchurch.net
About Us
General social support for university students including music and food
How to access
Just turn up
10.45am Every Sunday
Echo Factory
68 Humberstone Gate,
Leicester,
LE1 3PL
Volunteering: No
Leicester Ageing Together
W: www.leicesterageingtogether.org.uk
T: 0116 249 8850
E: hello@leicesterageingtogether.org.uk
About Us
Aims to reduce and prevent social isolation – offer advice support activities and learning. Befriending, Home form hospital, Men in sheds, Singing for the brain, pop in cafe (Thurnby Lodge) Local guided walks, and groups.
How to access
Dependent on Event
Matt’s Meet Up
W: http://vent.org.uk/matts-meet-up
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattsMeetUp/
About Us
Social Meetup group for survivors of suicide, or friends/family of people with suicidal thoughts. Men only.
How to access
Meeting every alternate Tuesday evening.
Walter Charles Centre
Oadby
LE2 5QF
Contact via Facebook
Time to Change
W: www.leicestertimetochange.co.uk
T: 07730685485
E: mail@leicestertimetochange.co.uk
About Us
Self-help and mutual support group for members with mental health problems. They do NOT offer counselling. Enables people to meet up in a safe environment to talk about with other members their problems.
How to access
Contact via Phone
3rd Monday in month at 7:30pm
Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Cultural Quarter, Leicester
Volunteering: No
VISTA
W: www.vistablind.org.uk
T: 0116 2490909
E: info@vistablind.org.uk
About Us
Social group offering support for people with sight loss – Flower arranging, pottery, Yoga, Keep fit, Trips to local shops and restaurants
How to access
Contact via phone
Vista
3rd Floor, 37 New Walk,
Leicester
LE1 6TE
Volunteering Yes
Ananda 9
W: n/a
T: 07951133517 (Free)
E: info@ananda9.com
About Us
Unique service for adults experiencing mental health, learning disabilities and moderate physical disabilities. A list of therapeutic day to day activities which is regularly updated please contact Ananda 9 for current list. Women only Men only and mixed groups.
How to access
Call for Detail
St Albans Community Centre. Weymouth St. Belgrave. LE4 6FN.Tuesdays & Fridays 2-3pm £25 per session including transport.This can also be paid by direct payments or self funded health budget.
25 Buller Road Leicester LE4 5GB
Volunteering: No
Anything goes social group (supported by Age UK)
W: n/a
T: 0116 299 2270 Nikki Miles
E: n/a
About Us
The Anything Goes Project helps socially isolated, disadvantaged and vulnerable older people who are either currently experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, social isolation and loneliness. This project brings together small groups of socially isolated older people and works with them to design bespoke activities that help them remain connected to their local community.
How to access
Referral needed. Contact for a referral form.
Tea, coffee and a tasty treat for £1.00. Belgrave Network Group- Thursdays 10am- 12:30pm.
Church of Resurrection, Weymouth Street, LE4 6FN
Volunteering: No
Computer Lessons
W: n/a
T: 0116 292 4550
E: n/a
About Us
A warm and friendly environment for complete beginners.
How to access
Call for details.
Tuesday 11am – 1pm.Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm. £1 per session
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre. 100 Thurncourt Road. LE5 2NG.
Family Information Directory
W: n/a
T: 0116 2924590
E: n/a
About Us
Centres located within the area, all offering activities, information, advice and support to families.
How to access
Contact via phone
Monday to Friday 8:30-5pm
Dudley Avenue, Leicester, LE5 2EG
Fitness and Tae Kwon Do/Self Defence Class
W: n/a
T: 01162924550
E: n/a
About Us
A unique fitness class for all abilities.
How to access
No booking commitment. Call or text Heather 07891912145 or Tim 07711089174
£5 per session. Pay as you go basis.Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre.100 Thurncourt Road. LE5 2NG
Low Impact Aerobics. Exercises for men and women.
W: n/a
T: 01162412070
E: n/a
About Us
Work at your own pace to improve your stamina, strength and suppleness. Everyone welcome to enjoy a free coffee or tea with fellow members after the class.
How to access
Just turn up to any session or telephone Carol Thomas on 01162412070 for further details.
Every Tuesday 9:45-10:45am at Thurnby Lodge Community Centre. Classes also at : Houghton Village Hall- 10-11am Mondays. Billesdon Coplow Centre 10-11am.
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre.100 Thurncourt Road. LE5 2NG
Lunch Club
W: n/a
T: 01162924550
E: n/a
About Us
Set menu of main course, pudding & tea or coffee £4. Lunch is served at 12:30pm.
How to access
Call or drop in for details
Tuesdays 12:30pm
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre. 100 Thurncourt Road. LE5 2NG.
Pop In Café
W: n/a
T: 01163660926
E: n/a
About Us
A chance to feel more connected with other people in your community or find out about activities going on locally. Various activities. Coffee, cake and chat.
How to access
Contact via phone
Pop in on Thursday Mornings. 10am-12:30pm
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre. 100 Thurcourt Road. LE5 2NG
Tea Dance
W: n/a
T: 01162924550
E: n/a
About Us
Sequence dancing
How to access
Just turn up.
Admission £1.25 includes refreshments. Every Thursday 2-4pm.
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre.100 Thurncourt Road. LE5 2N
Manor Farm Reading Group
W: www.leics.gov.uk/libraries
T: 01162212790
E: hamilton.lib@leicester.gov.uk
About Us
Book group meets at Hamilton Library – talk about your favourite or most hated book (or just listen)
How to access
Turn up
First Tuesday of each month at 10.30am.
Hamilton Library 20 Maidenwell Avenue. Leicester. LE5 1BL
Real Eyes, Realise
W: www.realeyesrealise.co.uk
T: Mohammad: 07763684249
E: info@realeyesrealise.co.uk
About Us
Offers support to those with mental health problems and all disabilities. Predominantly works with those from an Islamic faith, but does not disregard anyone from differing backgrounds or ages.
How to access
Self referral
Check online for latest workshops
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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