Loads of free courses on offer to increase your chances in the workplace, improve your life skills, or take up a new craft. For current courses tel 01427 677377 or visit https://cliplearning.com/gainsborough CLIP is based at The Bridge, 60 Bridge Street, Gainsborough.
A whole array of free courses available including Arts and crafts, Business, Care, Construction, Digital skills, English, Employability, Health and wellbeing, Hospitality and Maths. To find out more visit www.riverside-training.org.uk , or phone 01427 677 277.
Skills365 is an online training and learning provider funded by Lincolnshire County Council. Their courses are free and are available to anyone living or working in Lincolnshire aged 19yrs plus as at 31st Aug 2022.
Butterflies is a women's social club set up by the Alive Church. Meets every Thurs 12.30-2.30pm during term time at Restore Gainsborough, 59 Heaton Street. Relax, unwind and chat. Crafts available too. Free to attend.
Sponsored by Everyone Active and The CO-OP, Wellbeing Walks are free and open to all. Meetings are on Tuesdays, 9.30am at West Lindsey Leisure Centre. Tel 01522 544632 for details.
Fancy a happy singalong? Join Bill and Kate from The Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health for their weekly Social Singing Sessions. Every Friday from 1pm. All welcome. No pressure to sing - just come for the company! Sessions are held at CLIP, The Bridge. Phone 07754 764487 for details.
Chill, Chat & Connect. Meet Ups organised by CLIP. For peer support & good company. Mondays 1pm - 3pm at Park Springs Community Centre. Fridays 10.30am - 12.30pm at CLIP, The Bridge. Free and all welcome. For more info ring 01427 677377.
Chill, Chat & Connect. Organised by CLIP. Changing from the Sunday Winter Warm Space to Sunday Chill and Chat. Teas, coffee and toast provided. Alternative Sundays 10am to Midday at CLIP, The Bridge. All welcome - just turn up! For more info ring 01427 677377.
Coffee Morning. Tues 10am - noon. A warm welcome, coffee, cakes and friendly chat awaits at Connexions, 6- 8 Church Street. Tel 01427 678695. All Welcome.
A Warm Welcome awaits at the Uphills Community Hub at Cornerstone Christian Centre in Middlefield Lane. Open Wednesdays 1.30pm - 4.30pm. Browse through the charity shop, have a dabble at the jigsaw puzzle and settle down for a free hot drink and chat. All welcome! *Donations to the charity shop accepted.
Join the Bearded Fishermen for a cuppa and chat at their Wellbeing Wednesday drop in. Start the day chilled and relaxed with a cuppa at the Bearded Fishermen Community Hub in Market Square on Wednesdays 9.30am to 12.30pm.
Wellbeing Gals Gainsborough is a lively welcoming group offering support and friendship. If you want to meet new friends or need some advice then drop in to their weekly coffee mornings. Coffee, biscuits, chat and smiles await! Fridays 11am - 2pm at the Bearded Fishermen Hub, 20 Market Place, DN21 2BY.
A Warm Welcome Space. Monday Art Haven - run by the Disability Social Network (DSN). "A mix of 'Creating, Connecting and Crafting Friendships' aimed at bringing people together over the winter months." 10.30am - 12.30pm. Mondays. St George's Church, Heapham Rd. Runs until April 14th 2025. Age 18+
Chat and a cuppa on offer every Tuesday mornings. 10am - 11am at Gainsborough library.
Singing, dancing and fun for early learners. Thursdays 11.15-11.35am. Free sessions held at Gainsborough Library.
"Mixed Kickabout." Free weekly footie sessions for ages 12-16yrs. Thursdays 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Please note parental consent required. Roses Sports Ground, North Warren Rd. Consent forms online at https://gainsboroughtrinityfoundation.com Phone 07512 726040 for more details .
Positive Futures organise a wide range of activities at various locations in Gainsborough for kids 8yrs – 16yrs. All sessions are FREE but require parental or guardian consent. For more details contact Blake Caldwell 07785 445140 or email blake.caldwell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
***New Regular Club*** Jigsaw Club at Gainsborough Library. 2pm - 4pm. Enjoy the puzzles and make new friends. Starts on 7th Jan 2025.
Many of the kids clubs on the Kids & Teen page are free, so do have a look.
And last but by no means least our lovely library has lots of free activities going on. Well worth dropping in!