Classes & Workshops

Chrissy Chelinsky: chrissy. chelinsky@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.

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.

Gaynor Coward: gacoward@yahoo.co.uk

Jacky Harris: duraceljacky@hotmail.co.uk

Liz & Dave: info@singout.me.uk

Led by experienced teacher and singer Dave Stewart, the choir meets every Tuesday in term time. Everyone is welcome.

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)

Shaun Richardson: shaunedas@aol.com

Explore a range of modern stitches and learn how to use colours effectively at Needlepoint. We will explore creating abstract forms and different textures, whilst experimenting with the use of natural objects and artificial materials as embellishments.

Peter Earle: javasound.org@gmail.com

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.

Wendy Holders: wendy.holders@btinternet.com

Fun, friendly, pay as you go classes. Low impact dance-fitness. Kind to the joints and suitable for all including older adults and beginners as you can join in at your own pace. Routines are designed to help improve balance, coordination, strength and flexibility – featuring rhythms such as Salsa, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Jive, Swing, Merengue, Disco, Flamenco, Belly Dance and more… Party atmosphere, exercise in disguise! First session half price £3

Bethany Roberts: info@inspirations-dance.co.uk

5.00-5.45pm – Musical Theatre (4-16 years)

5.45pm – 6.30pm – Drama (4-16 years)

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.

Tricia Wood: tricia-helen@hotmail.co.uk

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.

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.

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.