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| 41 Club - York | |
| Description: | Professional and businessmen, mostly retired, some previously members of Round Table. Lunch meetings (Tuesdays at the Churchill Hotel); support for local charities. |
| Contact: | John Tasker |
| Address: | 60 The Crossway, York, YO31 9LE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 425872 |
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| Alliance Francaise de York | |
| Description: | Alliance Francaise is a registered charity which has branches worldwide. Its aims are to promote French language and culture through varied activities and language classes (all levels) |
| Open: | Office hours variable |
| Address: | Bootham House, 61 Bootham, York, YO30 7BT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 656827 (answerphone) |
| Email: | afdy@allfrance.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Anglo-German Society - York | |
| Description: | Furthers anglo-german understanding via programme of lectures and social events - 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York, 1st & 3rd Wednesday in month (not July or August). Lectures in English. |
| Contact: | Hon Secretary |
| Address: | 11 Lime Garth, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DN |
| Telephone: | (01904) 786565 |
| Email: | yorkanglogermansociety@york.communigate.co.uk |
| Website: | communigate.co.uk/york/yorkanglogermansociety |
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| Children's Information Service | |
| Description: | Provides information on registered childcare, free nursery education places, advice on tax credits, leisure activities for under 5's and parent and toddler groups. |
| Address: | Mill House, North Street, York, YO1 6JD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 554628 |
| Email: | cis@york.gov.uk |
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| Club 84 | |
| Description: | A social club welcoming anyone who has experienced psychiatric problems or sympathises with such problems. Social evenings, Guppy's Enterprise Club, Nunnery Lane, York, 8pm, 2nd Friday of the month. |
| Open: | Contact hours - anytime |
| Contact: | Jenny MacLaren |
| Address: | Guppy's Enterprise Club, Nunnery Lane, York, YO23 1AB |
| Telephone: | (01904) 490753 |
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| Community Association for Recreation and Sport (Clifton) | |
| Description: | Sports charity aimed at providing leisure facilities and coaching sessions for residents. |
| Contact: | Paul Williams |
| Address: | c/o 45 Crichton Ave, Clifton, York, YO30 6JJ |
| Telephone: | 01904 466939 |
| Email: | carsclifton@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.carsclifton.co.uk |
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| Frank Clarke Evergreen Club | |
| Description: | Meets in Clementhorpe Community Centre, Lower Ebor Street, York, first Tuesday of each month, except January, 2pm. Speakers and musical entertainment. Outings arranged. |
| Open: | Available to contact anytime |
| Contact: | Miss B Clarke |
| Address: | Springview Cottage, Millington, York, YO42 1TX |
| Telephone: | (01759) 302155 |
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| Friendly Film Society for the Disabled | |
| Description: | The Society shows full length films on a large screen at Huntington Road Day Centre for disabled people who live in the community. |
| Open: | 2nd Wed in month 7.15pm-9.30pm except August |
| Contact: | Mandy Cryer |
| Address: | 68 Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8JQ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 632954 |
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| Heworth Retired Men's Forum | |
| Description: | Meets 10am for coffee and speaker, Heworth Community Centre, Stray Road, on alternate Tuesdays from second Tuesday in September until Easter. |
| Contact: | Doug Petty |
| Address: | 31 Algarth Road, York, YO31 1EZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 423280 |
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| Hospital & Community Disabled Support | |
| Description: | Provides transport and holidays for disabled, social activities etc. Fundraise for this. Volunteer drivers required. |
| Open: | Anytime |
| Contact: | Terry McLaughlin |
| Address: | 32 Leeside, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 708529 |
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| Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Group - York Youth Service | |
| Description: | Support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual & transexual young people 25 years & under & for those questioning their sexuality. |
| Address: | c/o Kingswater Centre, Nr Kingsway Junior School, Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JE |
| Telephone: | (07767) 318175 |
| Website: | www.lgbyouthyork.org.uk |
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| Lollipop (York & District) | |
| Description: | Provides special social activities for children and young people with hearing difficulties and their families, giving them the opportunity to meet other people with hearing difficulties regularly. |
| Open: | Various venues in central York, no fixed date or time |
| Contact: | Susan Outhwaite |
| Address: | c/o Kingswater Centre, Nr Kingsway Junior School, Kingsway North, Clifton, York, YO30 6JE |
| Telephone: | 01904 726741 (Audiology Dept, York & District Hospital) |
| Email: | lollipopcharity@york.fslife.co.uk |
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| Melrose Club for the Blind & Partially Sighted | |
| Description: | Social club for blind and partially sighted; 3 to 5pm 2nd Saturday of each month at St Edward the Confessor Church Hall, Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses. |
| Open: | Only 2nd Saturday of Month but not August and January |
| Contact: | Brian Smith |
| Address: | 60 Don Avenue, Dringhouses, York, YO24 2PX |
| Telephone: | (01904) 700294 |
| Email: | anne.smith55@tiscali.net |
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| New Earswick and District Disabled Social Club | |
| Description: | To provide leisure time recreation for physically handicapped people, bringing them into association with able bodied people. Meetings fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7.30pm, Red Lodge, New Earswick. |
| Contact: | Mrs W N Dalby |
| Address: | 12 Forest Close, Wigginton, York, YO32 2ZG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 764456 |
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| Our Celebration | |
| Description: | Work related training and support for adults with mental health problems. Craft workshops & desktop publishing bureau offering theraputic employment. Leisure activities for members attending courses. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm sessional, + Fri 5-7pm |
| Contact: | David Smith (General Manager) |
| Address: | Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, York, YO30 6BP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 643364 |
| Fax: | (01904) 643302 |
| Email: | ourcelebration@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.ourcelebration.org.uk |
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| Playspace - York | |
| Description: | Provides and promotes play for children in and around York. Play materials and equipment for sale or hire. Information library. Consultancy for play. Creches for conferences or training sessions provided. |
| Open: | Mon 9.30-11.30, Tues 9.30-2.00, Fri 9.30-11.30 |
| Contact: | Alison Shepherd |
| Address: | 20 Falsgrave Crescent, York, YO30 7AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 627285 |
| Email: | yorkplayspace@hotmail.com. |
| Website: | www.yorkplayspace.org.uk |
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| Poppleton Community Centre | |
| Description: | Poppleton Community Centre is managed and run by Poppleton Community Trust and offers a range of sporting and leisure facilities. The Centre has meeting and function rooms and a large sports hall available for hire for meetings, conferences, functions, classes etc. Fully licensed bar. Large onsite car park. |
| Open: | Available for bookings 8.30am-10.30pm (later by arrangement) Office open most weekdays |
| Contact: | Paul Stamp |
| Address: | Poppleton Community Centre, Main Street, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6JT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 797478 |
| Email: | communitycentre@poppleton.net |
| Website: | www.community-centre.poppleton.net |
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| Poppleton History Society | |
| Description: | Aims to foster an interest in history and record the history of the Poppletons, using talks, oral history, publications and research. New members welcome. |
| Contact: | Julian Crabb (Secretary) |
| Address: | Russett House, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 798868 |
| Email: | susan.major@virgin.net |
| Website: | www.poppleton.net/historysoc |
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| R I Speakers Club (York) | |
| Description: | Promotes the art of Public Speaking by providing members with opportunities to practice in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Meetings fortnightly, Thursdays, 7.30pm, York Railway Institute, Queen Street, York. |
| Open: | Most days |
| Contact: | Clive Dawson |
| Address: | Russett House, The Green, Upper Poppleton, York, YO26 6DR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 620279 |
| Email: | clivedawson42@hotmail.com |
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| Rawcliffe Recreation Association | |
| Description: | Offers facilities for football (adult and children - all ages), netball, tennis and petanque. Floodlit all weather training area. Hall may be hired for party functions. (Booking Sec K Smith 690394) Activities offered by affiliated members. Adult keep fit, playgroup, art classes, dance, karate, dog training. |
| Open: | Daily |
| Contact: | G Jackson |
| Address: | St Marks Grove, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 5TS |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610189 Pavilion or 0786 065 4797 |
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| Regen Centre | |
| Description: | Community Centre offering facilities for sport, childcare, leisure, education, meetings, exhibitions and private functions. |
| Open: | 8.30am-11pm |
| Contact: | Mike Maczuga |
| Address: | Landing Lane, Riccall, York, YO19 6PW |
| Telephone: | (01757) 248849 |
| Fax: | (01757) 248869 |
| Email: | info@riccall.co.uk |
| Website: | www.riccall.co.uk |
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| SCOPE (North East, Yorkshire and The Humber) | |
| Description: | A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our fieldworkers offer information and support to disabled people, families and carers. Scope also campaigns for equality for all disabled people. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Contact: | Alison White |
| Address: | Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX |
| Telephone: | (01924) 366711 Textphone (01924) 299721 Free Helpline 0808 800 3333 |
| Fax: | 01924) 366764 |
| Email: | northeastandyorkshire@scope.org.uk |
| Website: | www.scope.org.uk |
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| Speakability | |
| Description: | Social group for people with speech and language difficulties following stroke or head injuries. |
| Contact: | Judy Laurie |
| Address: | 9 Derwent Park, Wheldrake, York, YO19 6AT |
| Telephone: | (01904) 448618 |
| Email: | royandjulaurie@tesco.net |
| Website: | www.speakability.org.uk |
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| St Sampsons Centre | |
| Description: | A Centre for rest and companionship for anyone (local resident or visitor) aged 60+. Open Monday-Friday 10am - 4.30pm (refreshments to 4pm). |
| Contact: | Malcolm Whittaker (Manager) |
| Address: | St Sampsons Church, Church Street, York, YO1 8BE |
| Telephone: | (01904) 652247 |
| Fax: | (01904) 652247 |
| Email: | manager@stsampsons.fsnet.co.uk |
| Website: | www.stsampsons.fsnet.co.uk |
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| Student Action (York) | |
| Description: | Student Action aims to further student involvement in the community through a variety of voluntary projects with a range of different client groups. |
| Open: | 9.30am-4.30pm |
| Contact: | Ben Pickett |
| Address: | Daw Suu Student Centre, Goodricke College, University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD |
| Telephone: | (01904) 433133 |
| Fax: | (01904) 434664 |
| Email: | studentaction@yusu.org |
| Website: | www.yusu.org/ysca |
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| University of the Third Age (U3A) | |
| Description: | A self-help group of people who get together to share skills and teaching. No qualifications are given or expected. There are courses and social activities for retired people. |
| Open: | Mon, Tue, Fri 10am-12noon; Wed-Thu 2-4pm |
| Contact: | The Secretary |
| Address: | 15a Clifford Street, York, YO1 9RG |
| Telephone: | (01904) 633726 |
| Email: | yorku3a@btopenworld.com |
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| VISCY (Visually Impaired Social Club York) | |
| Description: | Aims to improve social life of visually impaired members. Meets Friday 10.00am-12.30pm St. Laurence's Church Hall, Lawrence Street. Own minibus for outings. New members welcome. |
| Open: | Evenings |
| Contact: | Mr K Miller |
| Address: | 142 New Lane, Huntington, York, YO32 9NF |
| Telephone: | (01904) 651596 |
| Wensleydale Railway Association Ltd York/Knaresborough Group | |
| Description: | To help maintain and develop the Wensleydale railway. Members attend work parties at sites in Wensleydale, hold meetings in York and Harrogate and organise fundraising activities. |
| Open: | Evenings |
| Contact: | John Mazzucchi |
| Address: | 3 St Margaret's Road, Knaresborough, HG5 0JS |
| Telephone: | (01423) 866725 |
| Website: | www.wensleydalerailwayassociation.com |
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| Workers Educational Association (WEA) | |
| Description: | Providing a wide range of education courses, day-time and evening around York, with particular concern for those whose educational opportunities may have been limited. |
| Contact: | J (Mrs) Marsham |
| Address: | 26 Hunters Way, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1JJ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 707862 |
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| XpressYork (Community Radio) | |
| Description: | A project to establish a community radio project in York. |
| Contact: | Guy Morgan |
| Address: | 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET |
| Email: | info@expressyork.org.uk |
| Website: | www.xpressyork.org.uk |
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| York Tuesday Vikings Phab Club | |
| Description: | The integration of young people with and without disabilities who share in a variety of activities, holidays, sports, training opportunities and leisure pursuits. Telephone for details. |
| Contact: | Dorothy Smith |
| Address: | 48 Strensall Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9SH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 766756 |
| Fax: | (01904) 766756 |
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| Yorkshire Lone Parents | |
| Description: | A social group for single parents of either sex providing a programme of activities for parents and children. |
| Address: | 48 Strensall Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9SH |
| Telephone: | (01904) 611935 |
| Email: | lollymay@supanet.com |
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| Young Carers Service (York) | |
| Description: | Offers advice, information and support,monthly group and various activities for young carers (under 18). A service for 18-25 year old carers is also available. Works with carer groups and organisations to improve services for carers. |
| Open: | Mon,Tues,Thurs 10-12pm & 1-3.30pm, Wed 1-3.30pm |
| Contact: | Sharron Keast |
| Address: | Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, York, YO23 1AP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 724466 |
| Fax: | (01904) 642071 |
| Email: | sharron.keast@sypct.nhs.uk |