YOUR GUIDE TO THE TOP EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AROUND THE URE VALLEY AREA
Browse Educational and Life Skills Classes Across North Yorkshire
Don’t miss out on the best educational clubs and activities across Ripon, Boroughbridge, Thirsk, Easingwold and further afield.
If you’re looking for local educational classes in Ripon, Boroughbridge, Easingwold, Knaresborough, Thirsk, Masham, Bedale and beyond, then you’ll be glad to know that there is a wide range of opportunities available for all ages. From language courses and coding workshops to essential skills and adult education, the area offers flexible and accessible learning options. With options like Harrogate College for adult learning courses, Ripon Walled Garden for SEND learning courses, Boroughbridge Library for less formal group learning, and a wide variety of baby and preschool development class franchises, you are sure to find what you’re looking for.
Boroughbridge Historical Society
The Society was founded in 1994 to encourage and develop interest in the heritage of the area. The friendly and welcoming society of over 50 members holds an archive of photographs and related material from Boroughbridge and surrounding villages with many members being actively involved in researching the history of the local area. If you would like to join the society, please do not hesitate to contact.. Most meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 7.30 pm in The Jubilee Room, Boroughbridge Library.
Boroughbridge Welsh Language Group
If you speak Welsh, are learning Welsh, or are thinking about learning Welsh, then this friendly and supportive group might just be for you. They meet every other Saturday morning, 10.30 am – 12.00 pm in the coffee lounge at The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge.
Computer Support and IT Drop-in Sessions, Boroughbridge
Book yourself in for helpful digital support and training with sessions running every Tuesday, 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm. These sessions can cover anything from learning how to use your digital device or assistance with online forms. Contact Boroughbridge Library for further details.
Jigsaw Club, Boroughbridge
Come and join the Jigsaw Club at Boroughbridge Library on the first and third Monday of the month at 2.00 pm. Cost per session is £2.00 which includes refreshments. You can turn up but those that book get the best tables. Contact the Jigsaw Club for more details.
Kidslingo
Fun Spanish classes for little ones age 0 – 11 years in Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby. Classes for 0-4 years available at Chain Lane Community Hub on Thursdays from 9.15 am. Contact Kidslingo Harrogate, Ripon & Wetherby for more information.
Laurence Phillip French Classes, Knaresborough
An adult French conversation class runs in Knaresborough on Friday mornings between September and May. This is for intermediates/improvers upwards. Beginners classes and tuition may be available separately. Contact Laurence for more information.
Lego Club, Boroughbridge
Every Saturday at 11.00 am, ages 5+ can come together for free to design and build lego creations. No need to book but children should be library members. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more information.
Library Book Club, Boroughbridge
Every first Wednesday of the month at 2.00 pm, keen readers gather to discuss the book they have just read. All welcome. There is a small charge to attend. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more details.
Number Train
Number Train offers preschool classes designed to help children grow in confidence, learn new skills, and prepare for school through music, making, movement and maths! Classes available in Wetherby, Collingham, Harrogate, and Osbaldwick (York). Contact Number Train for more information.
NYCC Adult Learning & Skills Service
North Yorkshire County Council offer a variety of adult education class provider has courses ranging from accredited to non-accredited, both with qualifications and just for leisure. Courses include computing, skills for life, maths, English, ESOL, art, accounts, business admin, languages, and teaching in schools. Sessions run at various venues including Knaresborough Library, East Thirsk Learning Resource Centre, and Community House, Ripon. Contact NYCC Adult Learning for more information.
Phonics with Robot Reg
Opening children and their parents to a world of literacy, Phonics with Robot Reg run classes for 0-4 years in Boroughbridge, Ripon, Thirsk, Easingwold, Harrogate, Northallerton, Wetherby, and York. Contact Phonics with Robot Reg Central North Yorkshire for more details.
Relaxed Storytime, Knaresborough
A children’s relaxed storytime is held every Friday from 10.30 am to 11.00 am at Knaresborough Library. The sessions are free with no need to book. Contact the library for more information.
Ripon Museums Home Learning
Ripon Museums offer digital learning packages to cover all formal learning stages from Key Stage 1 to university level and are very useful for home educators. They comprise a mixture of transcriptions, worksheets, audio readings, stories, and animated films or voice recordings. Contact Ripon Museums for more information.
Scrabble Club, Boroughbridge
All ages are welcome on Thursdays at 10.00 am at Boroughbridge Library for a friendly, non-competitive game or two of scrabble. The club is free and there is no need to book. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more details.
Storytime at Bedale Library
Storytime sessions for pre-school children (0-5 years) happens every Friday afternoon from 2.15 pm – 2.45 pm. Contact Bedale Library for more information.
Storytime at Boroughbridge Library
Join us on Wednesday mornings 10.15 am – 10.45 am for interactive storytelling and singing. For all children aged under 5 and their carers. It’s free with no need to book. Contact Boroughbridge Library for more information.
Storytime at Easingwold Library
Easingwold Library hosts a free preschool storytime session on Thursday mornings 10.15 am – 11.00 am. It caters for all children aged under 5 and their carers. No need to book. Contact Easingwold Library for more information.
Storytime at Knaresborough Library
A storytime for children under five is held every Monday from 10:30 am to 11.00 am at Knaresborough Library. Attendance is free and no booking is required. Contact the library for further details.
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