Monday
Volunteer Run Badminton Mental Health Group @ Salt Ayre 12.15am till 1.30pm
Come along to socialise a enjoy Badminton. Small informal group.
Racquets provided but a small cost of £1.75 required towards court hire.
If you’re interested please ask for David.
Crown Green Bowling 2.00pm till 3.30pm meet @ The Helm
Come try your hand at Crown Green Bowling where we’ll be learning new skills and techniques. Meet at The Helm to travel as a group to local pitch.
Ask David if you have any queries regarding this session.
Baking Session @ The Helm 2.00pm till 3.30pm
Gentle cooking session baking pies and cakes to take home for tea!
Small cost for ingredients payable on the day.
Limited places available so ask a member of staff for more information.
If you’re interested please ask a member of staff for more details
Tuesday
Art for Relaxation @ The Helm 11.00am till 12.30am
also from 2.00pm till 3.30pm
A good opportunity to unleash your creative talent through any medium you like, including painting, crafts or mixed media.
We also work towards annual Helm events such as our Easter/Summer and Winter Craft fairs and Art Exhibitions to raise awareness and reduce stigma.
If you’re interested please ask for Rosie or Beki
The Helm Ramblers meet @ The Helm 10.00am return tba on day
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
Fancy a refreshing walking experience led by an experienced walking guide
in and around the local area/ district
For more information please ask David.
Volunteer Led Music Appreciation Group @ The Helm 2.30pm till 3.30pm
Come along and bring an instrument if you have one or use one of ours, sing or simply listen and enjoy.
All music considered so please bring suggestions to offer to the group.
Wednesday
Sewing for Fun @ The Helm 10.30am till 12.30am
Surprise yourself and create something new from materials donated to and generated by The Helm.
This friendly and informal group will help you build up your confidence
and work on a project at your own pace.
Professional input available from our skilled volunteers and friendly staff.
Options to help towards creating work to sell at our popular craft fairs also available. If you’re interested in this class please ask for Rosie.
Women’s Group @ The Helm 12.00am till 1.00pm
An opportunity to get together with other ladies, relax and have a chat and cuppa
Relaxation and Meditation @ The Helm 2.00pm till 3.00pm
An opportunity to take some time out to do some gentle stretching exercises, listen to a guided meditation along to music.
Come and join in and relieve your worries in this informal group.
Includes complimentary smoothie at the end of the session.
If you’re interested in this class please ask for Lawrence
Baking Session @ The Helm 2.00pm till 3.30pm
Gentle cooking session baking pies and cakes to take home for tea!
Small cost for ingredients payable on the day.
Limited places available so ask a member of staff for more information.
If you’re interested please ask a member of staff
Thursday
Helvellyn Hikers meet @ The Helm 10.00am
Only on last Thursday of every month
The aim of this group is to go to The Lake District, The How Gills or The Yorkshire Dales. Walks will be 8 miles or more, up hills and mountains.
Walking equipment such as boots, waterproofs and a rucksack essential
To book a limited place on this trip please ask to speak to David.
Photography/Walking Session meet @ The Helm 11.00am till 1.30pm
Local walks combined with the opportunity for a café break.
Photography with ongoing IT support on digital imaging and editing as well as discussions on layout and short projects.
If you’re interested in this class please ask for Ruth
Weekly Service User Meeting @ The Helm 2.00pm till 2.30pm & Quiz 2.30pm till 3.30pm
An important opportunity to come along to voice and be involved in decisions made as to the running of the service and present ideas as to future progressions.
Also to be up to date on current plans on the weekly schedule. Free brew and cake for all attendees! The quiz always causes a lot of excitement.
It’s comprised of a general knowledge and picture round.
It is free and takes place in the comfy sofa area in the new extension.
The winning team has a complementary drink/biscuit from our café!
Friday
Confidence through Craft @ The Helm 11.00am till 12.30am
A chance to socialise and learn new skills through a variety of creative activities involving mixed media including card making, up cycled jewellery and many other mediums.
For more information ask for Jewli.
Baking Session @ The Helm 2.00pm till 3.30pm
Gentle cooking session baking pies and cakes to take home for tea!
Small cost for ingredients payable on the day.
Limited places available so ask a member of staff for more information.
If you’re interested please ask for Sue.
Creative Writing @ The Helm 2.30pm till 3.30pm
Inspired creative thoughts in poetry, verse and short written pieces,
discussion around ideas and a chance to talk about your writing in a small informal group.
If you’re interested in this class please ask for Rosie or Ruth
Activity and Wellbeing Group @ meet at The Helm 1.30pm till 3.30pm
An opportunity to get out and do some exercise! This course will involve Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Tennis and other more relaxing activities.
Ask Lawrence for further information on this session.
