Social & Support Groups
Canon Singers at Hallcroft Community Group
Hallcroft Community Centre, Randall Way, Hallcroft, Retford, Notts,
Wednesday 7.45pm-9pm
Retford Kairos The Well
The Well, Retford Baptist Church, 1A Lime Tree Avenue, Retford,
Mondays at 2pm social club for seniors.
Rampton Parish Council
Your local parish council.
Ranskill Parish Council
Clerk to Ranskill Parish Council and Ranskill & Torworth Joint Burial Committee 32 Town St Lound Retford
Your local parish council.
Worksop Library
Memorial Avenue Worksop Notts
All libraries provide books for loan for children and adults. A wide and varied range of activities are available
S.A.N.D Sports Club
Sports Hall, Worksop College, Worksop, Notts S80 3AP (Dry side activities) and Bircotes Leisure Centre, Whitehouse Road, Bircotes, Doncaster, DN11 8EF (Swimming)
Supported by parents/carers, offers physical activity for children with disabilities.
Ryton Chorale
The Holy Family School School Hall Netherton Road Worksop,
Rehearsals 7.30pm in term time
The Best that We Can Be (Autism East Midlands)
Work and Learn Centre, Dukeries Centre, Park Street, Worksop, Notts
Support group for parents and activities for children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and their friends and siblings on third Tuesday of the month from 4.15-8.15pm.
Lost Chord
The Wesley Centre Blyth Road Maltby Rotherham
We aim to have a positive effect on dementia sufferers by using music to stimulate the areas of the brain which are still intact.
Parkinsons's Disease Society (Worksop Branch)
Central Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
East Midlands regional team provides a range of support and information services for people with Parkinson's, health and social care professionals, carers and volunteers.
Worksop and District Stroke Club
The Crossing Church & Centre Newcastle Street Worksop Nottinghamshire
The group supports stroke survivors and their partners in the Worksop/Derbyshire areas.
Shireoaks Village Hall
Shireoaks Road Shireoaks Worksop Notts
Village Hall
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers Customer Service Millennium House Ludlow Road Maidenhead Berkshire
Weight Loss Groups around Bassetlaw See list below
Slimming World - Bawtry
The Bawtry New Hall Station Road Bawtry
Weight Loss Group
CURRENTLY VIRTUAL GROUPS ONLY DUE TO COVID
Pushabout Clumber
Pushabout buggy walks are aimed at any parent or carer of babies/toddlers wanting to become more active, meet new people and enjoy clumber park.
Centre for Sport and Learning (CSL) Shrewsbury Road Centre
Centre for Sport and Learning Shrewsbury Road Manton Worksop
Community based facility to encourage local participation in activities and events. To support local people getting involved as both volunteers and participants in the activities at the Centre. To Promote Community Cohesion within the Area
Retford Raiders (Basketball)
Babworth road Retford, Nottinghamshire
We meet every Wednesday for informal Basketball playing. From September to April we play in the Doncaster Central Venue League.
Worksop Town Football Club
Worksop Town FC Windsor Food Service Stadium Babbage Way Sandy Lane Worksop,
Males and Females adults and children football teams.
Retford & District Photographic Society
St Joseph's Church Babworth Road Retford
The group has presentations by expert photographers, hold competitions, and have practical leaning sessions to do with improving techniques. Everyone welcome from beginners to experienced photographers.
Worksop Youth Link
Valley Young People’s Centre Stanley Street Worksop Nottinghamshire
Inclusive youth provision for young people aged 12-24
Retford Youth Link for Disabled People
Retford Link Club Retford Young People’s Centre, Arlington Way. Retford
Inclusive youth provision for disabled young people aged 12 - 24 years
A Place to Call Our Own (APTCOO)
Unit 15 Botany Park Botany Avenue Mansfield
A one stop resource facility for disabled children and young people with a special need, their carers and their families. This charity works in North Nottinghamshire.
Survivors Helping Each other (SHE)
1 Byron Street Mansfield Nottinghamshire
To provide a variety of self help based support for young people & women over the age of 16 years who are survivors of sexual abuse. To promote public education and awareness of long term effects of sexual abuse.
Double Impact
Ashfield Medical Centre King Street Sutton-in-Ashfield
After care support for those aged 18+ in recovery from drug/alcohol use. For those wanting to move away from a drink/drug lifestyle. Includes access to training education and employment.
Now Church
Now Church, Doncaster Road, Langold. Office Address
Self Harm & Suicide Support (Harmless)
1 Beech Avenue Nottingham
Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham
The service for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is a specialised multi-disciplinary service for severe and complex child and adolescent mental health problems and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Carlton Youth Club
Lawn Road Costhorpe Worksop Nottinghamshire
Mondays 6.30pm - 8.45pm Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.45pm Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.45pm Sundays Awards night
Valley Young Peoples Centre
39 Stanley Street Worksop
A range of projects and clubs for young people.
Parent Zones Sure Start & Children's Centres
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 lockdown all groups at the Children’s Centres are currently suspended
CASY - Your Space (Counselling and Support Young People)
23 Millgate Newark Notts
CASY provides a confidential counselling service to young people aged from 6 to 25 within Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire.
The Well Baptist Church & Community Centre
The Well Hospital Road Retford
The Well provides a wide range of events & community activities for people in the Retford Area. Open 7 days a week.
Focus on Young People in Bassetlaw (FOYPIB)
Kilton Forest GC Blyth Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
To support young people aged 8-25 to recognise and value their worth, and develop their interpersonal and group skills within a structured environment (offers small grants, organises events etc).
Diabetes UK
1 Eldon Court, Eldon Street, West Midlands
We help people manage their diabetes effectively by providing information, advice and support. We campaign with people with diabetes and with healthcare professionals to improve the quality of care across the UK's health services.
Girls Friendly Society (GFS)
c/o St Pauls Parish Hall The Vicarage Pelham Street Worksop Notts
GFS is a girls group open to all aged 6 to 14. Our programme is created by our members and includes cooking, painting, games, craft and dance.
NCT - Bassetlaw Branch of the National Childbirth Trust
We give accurate, impartial information so parents can decide what's best for their family, we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support. We are the UKs largest parent charity
Notts Clubs for Young People
Nottinghamshire Clubs for Young People The Monty Hind Training Centre Leengate Lenton Nottingham
We are a voluntary youth organisation which has over 40 youth provisions from Nottingham affiliated to the association. The benefits to affiliates are; advice, guidance and support, access to County wide events and availability of training.
Nottinghamshire MIND
6 Hardy Street Worksop
Nottinghamshire Mind works to promote good mental health and seeks to empower people to lead a full life within their local community.
Sheffield MIND
Sheffield Mind Registered office The Wellbeing Centre 110 Sharrow Lane Sheffield
Sheffield Mind is a leading provider of mental health and wellbeing services in Sheffield.
Ranby Village Hall
Ranby Village Hall Blyth Road Ranby Retford Nottinghamshire
Community space for hire.
Afro Caribbean National Artistic Centre - ACNA
Acna Community Centre 31 Hungerhill Road, St Ann's Nottingham, NG3 4NB
The centre serves as a focal point for the African Caribbean community to learn, grow and celebrate the best in their culture in Nottingham.
Barnby Moor Line Dancers
Barnby Moor Village Hall Kennel Drive Barnby Moor Retford
Qualified trainer who will cater for beginners. Very friendly, happy group of 10-14 most times who are keen to welcome new participants.
Bassetlaw Astronomical Society
Gateford Park Primary School Amherst Rise Worksop Notts
For all interested in astronomy and related subjects.
British Wheel of Yoga
BWY Central Offic British Wheel of Yoga 25 Jermyn Street Sleaford Lincolnshire,
The British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) is the largest yoga membership organisation in the country. We are committed to promoting a greater understanding of yoga and its safe practice through experience, education, discussion, study and training.
Bircotes Young People's Centre
Whitehouse Road Bircotes Doncaster
The offers a range of engaging activities for young people. Trained, experienced staff will provide a warm, safe and welcoming environment and somewhere to relax and meet friends.
Blyth Bombers Football Club
Blyth Bombers JFC Car Boot Ground, Oldcotes
Football coaching for boys and girls aged 5 - 16. At the younger age, emphasis is placed on taking part rather than winning at all costs.
Centre for Yoga - Jasmine Trust
Babworth Court Babworth Retford Notts
Embraces an atmosphere of calm serenity, and supports a wide range of yoga classes, events and training.
Keep Fit - Cleveland Close Community Centre
Cleveland Close Rotherham Baulk Carlton-in-Lindrick Worksop Notts
Keep fit and movement to music
Clumber Park Cricket Club
Clumber Park Cricket Club Worksop Nottinghamshire
We are now developing an Academy section of the club, which aims to improve juniors into great club members and fantastic players.
WAY Widowed and young
WAY Widowed and Young Suite 14, College Business Centre Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3WZ
WAY is the only national charity in the UK for men and women aged 50 or under when their partner died.
Bircotes Smiley Milers
Sports and Social Club Scrooby Road Bircotes Doncaster
From the Sports & Social Club, Bircotes at 10.00 a.m. every Wed.
Cannon Singers at Hallcroft
Hallcroft Community Centre Randall Way, Hallcroft, Retford, Notts,
Singing group provides concerts in older people's homes.
Clumber Park Walk About
Clumber Park Worksop Nottinghamshire
1, 2, 3, 5 and 8 mile walks led by a trained walk leader. All walks are planned.
Retford Little Theatre
Retford Little Theatre Wharf Road Retford Nottinghamshire
Amateur dramatics society and Youth Theatre.
Bassetlaw North Notts Railway Society (BNNRS)
Station Road Retford
Railway enthusiasts. Films, modelling, talks and demonstrations.
Bassetlaw Museum
Amcott House 40 Grove Street Retford Nottinghamshire
Friends of Bassetlaw Museum - special events, previews, talks and quarterly newsletter.
Carlton-in-Lindrick Methodist Church
High Road Carlton-in-Lindrick Worksop Notts.
2nd Tuesday on each month. Table top games, knit and natter, nostalgia corner, crafts and good old fashioned chat.
East Markham Hobbies Club
East Markham Village Hall Lincoln Road East Markham Notts
Bring hobbies or play scrabble, tea, biscuits and chat.
Men in Sheds
Unit 2 Kilton Road Industrial Estate Worksop Notts
Hobby workshop for men of 60 or over.
MS Society Retford
Friendly welcoming group of like-minded people of a wide age range who are brought together by a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.
Nottinghamshire Carer's Hub - Worksop Group (Aurora Centre)
The Old Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop
Offering support and practical advice to Carers Peer Support Training Grants Information
Bawtry Garden Club
The Methodist Church Hall, On the corner of Doncaster Road and School Road
Meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Methodist Church Hall from 7pm – 9pm.
Axholme Camera Club
Church Street Haxey North Lincolnshire
Friendly Photographic Club. Axholme Camera Club is based at Haxey Church Hall in the Isle of Axholme.
Retford Bridge Club
Randall Way Retford Notts
Bridge Club
Retford Community Singers
St Joseph's Church Hall Babworth Road Retford
Community singing for enjoyment (no performances).
Worksop Ryton Chorale
Choir based in Worksop. Sing in 4 part harmony. All welcome for any ranges of voice.
Bassetlaw Hill and Mountain Club
The Station Hotel Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
If you are keen on many aspects of mountaineering then we should have something for you.
Health for Teens - Text your School Nurse
Text your school Nurse for confidential Health Advice And Support 07507 329 952 Healthforteens.co.uk
Place2Be
Place2Be 13 / 14 Angel Gate 326 City Road London
Our mission is to enhance the wellbeing and prospects of children and their families by providing access to therapeutic and emotional support in schools, using a proven model backed up by research and training.
YOUNG MINDS
Suite 11, Baden Place, Crosby Row, London
The voice for young people's mental health and wellbeing. Parents helpline and young person's crisis messenger.
SANE
SANE is a leading UK mental health charity. We work to improve quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness.
New Roots Housing Project
2 Overend Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
New Roots is a housing project which offers a high standard of accommodation with support to homeless or vulnerably housed young people in Bassetlaw.
Self-injury/ self-harm SISH Bristol
Bristol Mind 35 Old Market Street
SISH stands for 'self injury self help', and are a Bristol based community organisation, who for 15 years, have been running self help support groups for people who self injure.
Childline
24 hour confidential telephone helpline for anyone under 19 in the UK for any issue you are going through. Online support and advice also available.
Framework Housing Association- Brighter Futures
2 Queen Street, Worksop, Notts
Bassetlaw Brighter Futures service supports adults who are affected by a learning disability, autism or aquired brain injury to improve independence & wellbeing
Nottinghamshire Victim Care
Plumptre Court 7 Poplar Street Nottingham
Victim CARE is a free & confidential service available to all victims of crime & Anti Social Behaviour across Notts.
From The Heart Charity
10 Hardwick Street Worksop Nottinghamshire
A Local grant Giving organisation which supports families in need in Bassetlaw & North Nottinghamshire
Clearways Counselling Service
Ladybrook Community Centre Mansfield Nottinghamshire
We are a support group for people living with stress, worries, depression and anger issues. We offer a safe space and confidentiality for you to explore your feelings in a group counselling setting. We also offer one to one counselling.
Transform Training
Dukeries Business Centre, 31-33 Retford Road, Worksop
Offer Emotional Resilience Training & Wellbeing Support
Bassetlaw Bereavement Care at Bassetlaw Hospital
Bassetlaw Hospital Address Kilton Hill Worksop Nottinghamshire Postcode
Offers pratical assistance & support to those who are experiencing a bereavement
CALM - Campaign Against Living Miserably
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Join the campaign to take a stand against male suicide and get the tools you need for action.
Worksop Society of Artists
A social group for like minded Artists. The WSA provides opportunities for amateur and professionals to meet, create and exhibit together. All levels are welcome.
Chat Health Text Service
ChatHealth is a confidential text messaging service that enables children and young people (aged 11-19) to contact their local public health nursing (school nursing) team.
Allsorts Nottinghamshire
We are a social group for people aged 18 - 40 with sensory, physical or mild learning disabilities.
Mencap
The Voice of Learning Disability
Health For Kids - Health Promotion Website
Health For Kids is fabulous resource for health - related subjects for children aged 4-11 years - Local launch is January 2019. There is also a parents/carers zone
Broxtowe Youth Homelessness
1 CHURCH WALK STAPLEFORD NOTTINGHAM
The project provide support for young people aged 16-25 years old who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
NCHA Branching Out Young Person's Service
59 Cobwell Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire
Continuing to provide support through Covid 19.
Housing with support for young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.
The Carers Direct Helpline
If you need help with your caring role and want to talk to someone about what options are available to you.
Fitness And Fun For Everyone - Seated Exercise
Seated and Gentle Exercise sessions for people of all ages and abilities
Trading Standards - Action Fraud
Take a stand against Scam Mail
Centre For Trauma Resiliance & Growth ( CTRG )
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Mandala Centre Gregory Boulvard Nottingham
Coping With The Effects of a Traumatic Event
Rape Crisis - National
Galop - LGBT Domestic Abuse
LGBT+ anti-violence charity. Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse. Abuse isn’t always physical- it can be psychological, emotional, financial, and sexual too.
Paediatric Community Occupational Therapy - SPA
Single Point of Referral
Nottinghamshire County Council - Golden Number
0300 500 80 80
Golden Number.
Warm Home Scheme - Warm Homes on Prescription
The Nottinghamshire Warm Homes on Prescription project offers assistance to people with specific long term health conditions that are made worse by living in a cold home.
Pride of Place: England's LGBTQ Heritage
The Axis 10 Holliday Street Birmingham
Pride of Place uncovers and celebrates places of LGBTQ heritage across England
Parentline Text Messaging Service
Parentline now have a text messaging service for parents & carers of children aged 0-19
BCVS Community Advisor
BCVS@ThePriory The Old Abbey School Priorswell Road Worksop Nottinghamshire
The BCVS Community Advisor can offer supported navigation for all patients registered with a Bassetlaw GP.. Community Advisor os part of Bassetlaw Social Prescribing Service.
Babes Breastfeeding Group (Formerly Bassetlaw Breast feeding Buddies Peer Support Group)
Manton Children's Centre Community Way (Off Shrewsbury Road) Manton Worksop Nottinghamshire
Meetings at Manton Children's Centre, Worksop. The group covers the whole of Bassetlaw
The Big House Buddies Charity
Church Street Edwinstowe NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
The Big House Buddies Charity is located at The Big House Church Street - Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire
Knit And Natter Group - Worksop Library
Memorial Avenue, Worksop Nottinghamshire
Beginers and Experienced knitters welcome
Craft Cafe at Worksop Library
The Priory Centre Unit 19 Worksop Nottinghamshire
Meet other crafters, share ideas and learn new skills
Shireoaks Womens Institute - Shireoaks Village Hall
Shireoaks Church Hall Shireoaks Road Shireoaks Worksop
HELD AT SHIREOAKS VILLAGE HALL
The group are always looking for new members to join them.
Nottinghamshire Motor Neurone Disease Association ( MDNA )
You are assured of a warm welcome
Whitwell Local History Group
The Group meets every Tuesday at 7.00pm in Whitwell Coomunity Centre
Worksop RAF Air Cadets - The 303
Park Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
The RAF's Air Cadets is one of the country's premier youth organizations & the world's largest youth air training organization, supported by thousands of dedicated volunteer staff.
Do-It - National Volunteering Database
Find your perfect volunteering opportunity.
Back to Hockey - Chesterfield
Newbold Road Newbold Chesterfield Derbyshire
Back to Hockey is a great way to give hockey a go! A fantastically fun way to try something new and a brilliant way to exercise.
Elanic Zumba Classes
Local fitness classes run by mother and daughter, Nic and Kaisha Pelham. Classes currently include Zumba and Fitsteps.
Salsa Classes - Doncaster
Various
Forces In The Community - Veteran Support
2 Cross Street Beeston, Nottinghamshire
We are committed to supporting veterans, reservists, serving personnel and their families to improve their lives and realise their full potential
Let's Sing - Inter-generational Community Group bring the Community Together with Music
The Well Church & Community Centre Retford Nottinghamshire
This is an Intergenerational Group bringing the Community Together. People of all ages come together to learn from each other
The Legacy of Leo Charity - LGBT+ Baby Loss
Charities and organisations are inclusive in recognising that same sex couples are also affected by baby loss, yet often there is only one or two examples of families that have been affected.
Bassetlaw Women’s Walking Football
‘Outside All Weather Pitch’ BPL Leisure Centre Valley Road
We are delighted to announce that the first Bassetlaw Women’s Walking Football will be taking place on Monday 15th July, 7-8pm at Worksop Leisure Centre.
GamCare - Gambling
GamCare is the leading national provider of free information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Steam Heritage Club
The Midland Events Club 5 Hirst Crescent Wollaton, NOTTINGHAM
A local group suitable for anyone with an interest in Steam Engines & heritage
Bawtry Polo Club
Highwood Farm Bracken Hill Lane Misson Springs
Whether you’re a member, sponsor, client or pony. . . we’re here for you.Whether you’re a member, sponsor, client or pony. . . we’re here for you.
Dandelion Support Drop in
Ladybrook Community Centre Ladybrook Lane Mansfield Nottinghamshire
This groups is an opportunity for parents and carers of children, young people and adults with additional needs to come together for peer support
Missing Piece - Child Loss Support Group
Ladybrook Community Centre Mansfield
The group aims to help families survive the pain of losing a child or person under the age of 25 Support Group - Tuesday's 10.30am-1130am and Thursday's 5pm-6.30pm
Time To Change - Mental Health Support
Time To Change 15-19 Broadway LONDON
We are a growing movement of people changing how we all think and act about mental health problem
Opportunity And Change
Framework Dukeries Business Centre, 31-33 Retford Road, Worksop S80 2PU
This organisation offers counselling and therapeutic support on a 121 basis
Young Carers Support
Nottinghamshire Young Carers Service will Empower, Support, Identify and Involve Young Carers
Mail Preference Service
The MPS is here to make your choice known - so you get the mail you want and need.
Girl Guiding - Nottinghamshire
Girlguiding Nottinghamshire 16-18 Burton Road Carlton Nottinghamshire
There are several groups of Rainbow, Girl Guides and Rangers in Bassetlaw
Nottinghamshire Help Yourself - Directory of Services
The Nottinghamshire Help Yourself website promote activities, help and support that are available in Nottinghamshire for local residents.
The Dukeries Singers
The Dukeries Academy Whinney Lane New Ollerton Newark
The Dukeries Singers have been in existence since 1978. Singing at local events to help raise money for their causes and for entertainment.
Self Help UK - COVID19 Survivors Group UK
21-23 Pelham Road Nottingham
A new service which Self Help UK have launched for people who have had a diagnosis of the coronavirus and survived.
Folk Dancing
Kilton Forest Community Centre Larwood Avenue Worksop
Folk Dancing Group
Gospel Choir - Poplars Church
The Golden Ball – Home To The Work Of Poplars Church 3 Victoria Square Worksop
Gospel singing choir
MENTELL
None judgemental, confidential talking circle for men aged 18+ via Zoom meetings.
