Activities & Groups Archives - Zest

  • 16th December 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm

    People come together at Death cafes, eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death in a safe and compassionate environment. The aim is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’.

  • First Monday of each month 12:00pm - 1:30pm

    Join us in a safe space for a chat, to learn and support around the menopause experience.

  • First Monday of each month 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    Healthy refreshments, guest speakers on diverse topics, discussions & fun activities to learn and support manage diabetes type 2 better. Language translation support available.

  • First Monday of each month 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Enjoy a drink and a snack at this informal social drop-in session.

  • Every Tuesday 11:00am - 12:30pm

    Free confidential drop-in.

  • Every Tuesday 10:30am - 12:30pm

    Zest’s Garden Gathering sessions aim to offer a room outdoor. We offer a relaxed and friendly nature based social group, to support improved wellbeing and resilience, through connection to nature and others, and by engaging in optional mindful garden and craft activities.

  • First Monday of each month 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Come and do a monthly craft with us! Each month is led by a different volunteer, bringing their own craft to teach – one month may be collage, another macramé!

  • Every Tuesday 9:30am - 11:30am

    Want to improve your reading skills in English? Join our weekly English reading group with our wonderful volunteers. Practise and develop your reading and grammar skills in a relaxed and judgement-free environment. Women only. Term time only. Free of charge, contact Susannah to join the WhatsApp group on 07493 721 380.

  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:30pm

    An informal, friendly conversation class to practise and improve spoken English. A basic level of English is required. Free of charge, contact Emily to join the Whatsapp Group on 07546 620 956.

  • First Monday of each month 10:30am - 11:30am

    Upperthorpe Library’s book club returns! Join a like-minded group to have an informal discussion about the monthly book of choice. Free of charge but limited places – contact Zoe to enquire 07519 764 355.

  • Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 3:00pm

    Join our friendly and relaxed Knit & Natter group – bring any handheld craft (knitting, crochet, embroidery…anything!) Volunteers are on hand to support with skills, we also have resources if you don’t have your own! Free of charge. Contact Emily to join the WhatsApp Group on 07546 620 956.

  • First Monday of each month 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    A safe and judgement-free group for Kurdish women to support each other. Share experiences, improve mental and physical wellbeing with other women, with space for children to play. Contact Mariam for more information 07821 712 928

  • Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 3:00pm

    Adult Table Tennis  is open to anyone.

  • Every Tuesday 11:00am - 1:00pm

    Various locations – travel independently to meeting point.

  • Every Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm

    A free weekly craft group. £1 for refreshments.

  • First Monday of each month 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    A dementia and neuro-divergent-friendly group for over 50s, led by people from the LGBT community. A safe space for peer support.

  • Every Tuesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Join us to share a meal in our pay as you feel café, if you wish, before relaxing with board games and plenty of conversation.

  • Every Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Weekly craft group at Shipton street hall.

  • Every Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    An online dementia carers’ group, with information and support for those who support people with dementia.

  • Every Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm

    Open to all 50+ (Dementia Friendly)

  • Every Tuesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Come join us for an over 50s social cafe, with food provided from Food Works on a pay as you feel basis and games such as scrabble.

  • Every Tuesday 10:00am - 11:00am

    Join us for a gentle walk around the local area, followed by optional hot drinks in Zest’s Pay-As-You-Feel cafe. Come dressed for the weather!

  • Every Tuesday 11:00am - 12:15pm

    A rolling 5-week programme in which we meet as a social group and go for a walk together to explore the local area. To enrol on the programme please contact Abi by email: abi.goodman@zestcommunity.co.uk or by phone/text message to 07928 814 805.

  • Every Tuesday 11:00am - 12:00pm

    BOOKING REQUIRED

  • Every Tuesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm

    Walking for Purpose is a 5-week programme that aims to benefit your mental health and wellbeing through connection, reflection, being in nature and getting active.

  • 10th March 2020 12:00pm - 2:30pm

    Yemini Food Served from 12pm

  • Every Tuesday 11:00am - 1:30pm

    Cooking on Budget with Bags of Taste

  • 15th October 2019 10:15am - 11:15am

    All women are welcome to join us for a free bike ride, meeting at the Zest Centre. The group will walk to Hillsborough Park for the bike ride.

  • Every Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Every Thursday 12-1pm

  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    The health visitor drop-in is run by  Primrose Family Centre

  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 12:00pm - 2:00pm

    Social Dining Club for over 50’s

  • Every Tuesday 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 9:00am - 10:00am

    Come along and have a coffee and chat

  • 12th November 2018 10:15am - 12:15pm

    This is a ladies only bike ride

  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 12:00pm - 1:00pm

    Come along to the Zest Women’s Cycling group if you want to gain more confidence in cycling or haven’t been on a bicycle in a long time.  Run in conjunction with Cycle 4 All.   Bikes are provided and the group is free of charge (but a £1 donation would be appreciated).  Led by Nighat Ahmed – our Breeze cycling leader.  Contact Nighat on 0114 2702040 ext 232 or email us at health@zestcommunity.co.uk for more info.

  • 14th June 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm

    Have a break doing Chair aerobics, be pampered with mini massages, and enjoy some pet therapy with a visit from guide dogs in training.

  • Every Tuesday 12:30pm - 2:00pm

    Social Dining Club for over 50’s

  • Every Tuesday 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 1:30pm - 3:00pm

    Free advice and support for all carers

  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 2:00pm

    No need to book-  just drop in.

  • Every Tuesday 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Every Tuesday 10:15am - 12:15pm
  • Every Tuesday 10:30am - 12:00pm