Some of our Users
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The TORCH Centre welcomes a wide range of groups that use our facilities. Below is a list of some of our regular users with contact details. Most of our groups welcome new members, so please feel free to use the links or contact details to get in touch with them. There is more information about groups and their contact details on our 'links' page.
A seated to standing, movement to music, dance class for those with neurological conditions (such as Dementia, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke), post-op, or just wanting to release that inner dancer! Tuesdays 1-2pm £5.00 per person Contact Molly at mollyfreelancedance@yahoo.com
Express Yourself Dance An uplifting, energetic and creative dance class for adults with learning and/or physical disabilities. Tuesdays 2.15-3.15pm £5.00 per person Contact Molly at mollyfreelancedance@yahoo.com
Hexham Flower Club The club meets at the TORCH Centre monthly at 2.00pm on the second Monday of each month. For more details go to www.hexhamflowerclub.co.uk
JiveAlive is a sociable and friendly group of dancers. We dance to have fun, and in doing so we raise money for local charities. Every Wednesday, at the Torch Centre. 8.00 pm, with dancing until 10.30 pm Bar available £4 on the door FREE FIRST SESSION Second Wednesday of every month - a professional lesson, followed by freestyle dancing Last Wednesday of every month - a Freestyle Fun Party Night Every other Wednesday of the month - informal tuition from a member of the group, followed by freestyle dancing The bar is open to members of JiveAlive For further information: 01434 601017 / 603966
LEARN, LAUGH and LIVE The U3A is a national organisation with a local group in Tynedale providing low cost opportunities for people, who are no longer in fulltime employment or raising a family, to meet others, learn new skills and have fun! We have over 40 different groups such as Bird Watching, Art, Tai Chi, History, Italian, Mahjong, Scrabble, Science, Ukulele, Singing, Walking, Railway Studies, French and Current Affairs. There are regional workshops, monthly speakers on a range of topics and visits to places of interest. If you want to know more look at our website http://www.tynedaleu3a.org.uk/. A world of opportunities and new friends awaits you! Current weekly activities at the TORCH Centre are: For more details of these, contact the TORCH Centre on 01434 606672 (the office is usually open on Tuesday and Friday mornings) or e-mail to hexhamtorch@btconnect.com.
Chrysalis is a club for people with dementia and their carers to try out different activities. It is supported by volunteers. Do you or someone you care about has memory problems or dementia? There are lots of us in Tynedale, and guess what – we still have our interests, our creativity and the ability to enjoy ourselves. To make the best of what we can do, we’ve teamed up with our families, friends and professionals to form a Hexham-based club
If you’re an active person with memory problems or dementia, if you care for someone with memory problems or dementia, or if you would just like to help, we’d love you to join us – you’re very welcome! To find out more go to: www.chrysalis-tynedale.org.uk Chrysalis meets at the TORCH Centre on Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1400-1600.
IYENGAR YOGA CLASSES All ages and abilities - Beginners always welcome Tutor: Trish Sykes For more information, contact Trish on 01434 673423
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