Regular Activities
Otley Courthouse
Classes & Workshops
We host a wide range of weekly exercise, wellbeing, music, art and writing classes. Please contact the individual class leader for more information about each class.
We also host bi-monthly art workshops, please see our What’s On page for details.
Monday
Get in touch: wharfedalemensshed@gmail.com
A welcoming men’s shed group for anyone over 18 in Wharfedale. Share skills, work on personal projects or join in with group commissions, all in a friendly, supportive space.
Chrissy Chelinsky: chrissy.chelinski@gmail.com
This class is available for all people with MS, ME, or any conditions which impair mobility. It supports you to improve range of movement safely through seated gentle yoga. Breathe more freely, melt stress away, and feel better. We sit in chairs or motorised chairs in a circle with a safe distance between each chair. The Courthouse is fully accessible.
Tricia Wood: tricia-helen@hotmail.co.uk
Classes are led by Patricia Wood. Please bring your own towel or mat.
Ilkley & District U3A: membership@ilkleyu3a.org
Bring along your favourite games to share, or try something new from our games library – we have games ranging from Azul to Zooloretto and plenty in between.
Ilkley & District U3A: membership@ilkleyu3a.org
Pop in for a cuppa and a chat with Otley u3a members. The café’s got a lovely new coffee machine, it’s accessible, with parking close by and just a short walk from the bus station.
Contact the Courthouse for more information: director@otleycourthouse.org.uk
A fun, relaxed and friendly singing session led by a trained facilitator. Everyone with memory loss and their carers welcome. £2/session.
Louise: footloosedance@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 07716 099453 Website: www.footloose-dance.com
FOOTLOOSE DANCE UK
It’s all about the latest music, expression, and individuality! With over 30 years experience our qualified and highly experienced instructors will inspire and nurture your child on their journey and love of DANCE!
High energy, Free-style/Street Dance classes for ages 5-18.
Confidence boosting and Fun!
Progression and Pride through IDTA Awards Syllabus.
Inclusive, Stress-free environment, no experience needed!
Ping Liem: pingliem@gmail.com
Come along and try your hand a the the American Smooth, Ballroom & Latin, and West Coast Swing.
Tuesday
Gaynor Coward: gacoward@yahoo.co.uk
Farooq Ahmed: frq.ahmed2@gmail.com
Mindful, stress-free colouring time. Bring your own supplies or use ours and treat yourself with refreshments from the café. Everyone is welcome, no charge, just come along and join in.
Tom Clegg: tom.clegg@me.com
Led by experienced teacher and musician Tom Clegg, the choir meets every Tuesday in term time. Everyone is welcome.
Create a take-home candle each session. No experience needed – all materials provided.
This group is full. To express your interest and to go on a waiting list, please contact newgroups@ilkleyu3a.org
Bethany Roberts: info@inspirations-dance.co.uk
4.00-4.30pm – Ballet (4-7years)
4.30pm-5.15pm – Tap & Modern (4-7years)
5.15pm-6pm – Total Dance (6-16 years)
6.00-6.45pm – Lyrical Contemporary (8-16years)
Peter Earle: javasound.org@gmail.com
Otley Brass Band is a traditional brass band at the heart of the local community. Founded in 1973, they perform concerts throughout the year, from summer park shows to evening concerts and local events.
Wednesday
Jason Redman: jasonkingredman@hotmail.com
Improve your health and fitness. The classes are a blend of the most up-to-date western scientific and traditional Asian exercises. The Instructor (Jason) has knowledge spanning over 3 decades as a diverse personal health, exercise, and martial arts instructor. All are welcome who want to be happy and healthy through a little hard work. The class is one hour of exercise for £10.00, then an additional 30 minutes of Tai Chi. For £5.00, the students can choose the one-hour session only.
This knitting group meet every Wednesday morning in the Courthouse foyer. Everyone is welcome, no charge, just come along and join in.
Bethany Roberts: info@inspirations-dance.co.uk
Martin Campey: mh.cam@hotmail.co.uk
The Chippendale Singers are a chamber choir of mixed voices based in Otley, that enjoy singing a wide selection of music varying from sacred to popular and madrigals to the classics.
Thursday
Tricia Wood: tricia-helen@hotmail.co.uk
Emma-Jayne Emmott: emjayart@outlook.com
Adult Art Courses
10am – 12pm – Learn to Draw 1 – 2.15pm – Art & Design Course
7 – 9pm – Learn to Paint
After School Art Club
Academic year 7 – 13. All classes run by a qualified art teacher, DBS checked and pediatrics first aid trained.
Friday
Laura Justice: laura.j@rhythmtime.org
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Rhythm Time offers a wide variety of musical activities. These activities help brain development, balance, concentration, listening skills and language which in turn help with reading, writing, maths, coordination and socialising. Rhythm Time also helps stimulate your child’s imagination and also develops specific musical concepts such as rhythm, pitch and listening. It’s the perfect foundation for school and future music making!
Our baby classes and Young Baby Courses (suitable from birth) will help the development of your baby through music and multi-sensory activities and create a special bonding time.
Bookings include UNLIMITED classes at any of Rhythm Time Yorkshire North West’s venues at no extra charge! Plus, you get FREE access to our Facebook Members’ Hub to support your face-to-face classes with more weekly online classes from home!
Rhythm Time Yorkshire North West was voted Wharfedale & Craven Mumbler’s favourite class or activity for the under 5s 2022. We are founding members of the Children’s Activities Association which means that you can be confident that our classes are some of the best available for parents and carers.
09.45 – 10.15 Preschool
10.30 – 11.00 Toddler
11.15 – 11.45 Baby
Website: lp.rhythmtime.net/skipton-ilkley-otley-guiseley-settle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rhythmtime.YorkshireNW
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rhythmtimeyorkshirenw
Email: laura.j@rhythmtime.org
Phone: 07577 531359
John Ellis: john_ellis123@hotmail.com
A group of writers that try to write short pieces of prose, verse or playscript each week and discuss them in the meeting. We have occasional visiting speakers. A number of group members are also involved in longer writing projects and some have had their work published. A relaxed and friendly group that offers constructive criticism to each other.
Abi James: daisycroftcrafts@gmail.com
Are you new to crochet or wanting to brush up on rusty skills? Join us for a gentle introduction to crochet, where we will learn all the basics and create some lovely simple projects.
Saturday
This knitting and crochet group meet every Saturday morning from 10.30 – 12.30 in the Courthouse foyer. Everyone is welcome, no charge, just come along and join in.
Bethany Roberts: info@inspirations-dance.co.uk
This is a fun, imaginative class offering all aspects of performing arts including singing, dancing and acting as well as set and costume design. Ages 9+.
Sunday
David Robson: dmr@cooptel.net
The group meets on the last Sunday of each month for an hour of worship followed by refreshments. All are welcome.
More info: www.otleychamberorchestra.com
Contact: otleychamberorchetsra@gmail.com
Otley Chamber Orchestra, founded in 2009, has around 40–50 players led by Chris Hodges and conductor Ben Frampton. New members welcome, subject to vacancies.
