Dore & Totley (People Keeping Well)

If you live in Dore & Totley and are looking for local activities, this is the place for you

NEW- Yoga Class

A class for those new to yoga. This class will introduce foundational yoga techniques, postures, teaches you how to breath and helps you feel more comfortable in the yoga practice. All ages and abilities are welcome.

tea/coffee provided after class

Where: Abbeydale Sports Centre- Gym entrance 

When: Tuesday and Friday at 3.30pm-4.30pm

(Starting 29th March; No class on 30 Apr)

Cost: £3 per participant

Please contact us if  you need options for transport - No booking Is required just come along

For Information contact- joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk or call 0114 250 2850

Sporting Chatter Group

Football. Tennis. Swimming. Cricket. Basketball…The Olympics. The World Cup. Wmbledon...Muhammad Ali. David Hirst. Jessica Ennis. Chris Waddle. Billie Jean King. What’s your passion? Who are your heroes?  Come and share your memories and memorabilia in Totley Library fortnightly on Fridays 10-12noon. Sessions are 4th and 18th of January, 1st and 15th of February and 1st,15th,29th of March.We have films, quizzes, book reviews and talks. And open to new ideas. All welcome. 

Earlier this year we visited the National Football Museum in Manchester and we are currently planning on even more trips, Sporting films and a memorabilia exhibition in the near future.

To book your place on the trip or enquire about this group  call 0114 250 2850 or email joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk.

NEW- Memoir Writing Short Course ( Ongoing six week courses)

Ever wanted to try your hand at memoir writing? Based in or near Dore? Well now’s your chance!
Our free 6 week course in memoir writing is at Dore Parish Church Hall on Mondays from 4th of March to 8th of April , 2-4pm.
You don’t need any practical experience of writing as Jude Brown, a Sheffield-based writing tutor and published author, will teach you the skills to put your past experiences down onto paper.
There is no charge and paper and pens will be supplied. All you need to do is bring yourself and your memories.

You can still enroll for the rest of the course or register your interest for the next one.

To enquire about this group  call 0114 250 2850 or email joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk.

Exercise to Music Class

BettaLives Wellness sessions are delivered by highly specialised, sympathetic instructors helping to improve health, strength, balance and flexibility. All levels of fitness and disability welcome. These classes are a lot of fun with tea, coffee and a chat afterwards!  Mondays  2.30-3.30pm @ Totley United Reformed Church,Totley Brook Road, Totley Brook.

NEW- Body Conditioning Class 

BettaLives Wellness sessions are delivered by highly specialised, sympathetic instructors helping to improve, health,strength, balance and flexibilty. All levels of fitness and disability are welcome. These classes include using everyday household implements such as brooms, cans of beans and shopping bags! as always lots of fun with tea,coffee and a chat afterwards! Thursdays 2-00pm-3.00pm@Totley United Reformed Church,Totley Brook Road, Totley Brook.

Table Tennis

Fancy flexing your table tennis skills or are you a total beginner and would like to try the game? All welcome, no need to book. Bradway Community Hall. Thursdays 3pm-5pm and Fridays 7-9pm.

Litter Picking

Could you help with a team of litter pickers in the Dore and Totley area? Call 0114 250 2850 or email joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield.org.uk

Apply for a £500 small grants for a local group.

Does or could your local group in Totley provide activities for older people? Could you set up a new activity? Coffee mornings or lunch clubs; nature walks, bowls, fishing, films, history, art or dance, as long as your activity helps to get support the community and get people out of the house  you can apply to Age UK Sheffield for a grant of up to £500

Age UK Sheffield is working with local community partners to expand opportunities for older people, supported by funding from Sheffield City Council.

To download a funding application form, click on the link at the bottom of this page. Or phone us on (0114) 250 2850 and we’ll send one out to you.

Volunteering

We are always looking for new volunteers to help deliver our newsletter or assist with our activities. Please contact joanna.glaves@ageuksheffield for details of how to become a volunteer.