Free things to do or join.
Free educational and life skill courses.
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.
Free training courses.
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.
Online Training.
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.
Women only social club.
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.
Wellbeing Walks.
Wellbeing Walks.
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.
Sunday Stroll.
Wellbeing Walks.
Run by Bill and Kate from The Stepping Stone Theatre for Mental Health. This social walking group meets every Sunday at 10.00am for a light breakfast and the stroll begins at 10.30am. Meet at CLIP, Bridge Street. Phone 07754 764491 for details. All welcome.
Singing Social.
Safe Space and Good Company.
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! PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE. SESSIONS NOW HELD AT CLIP, THE BRIDGE. Phone 07754 764487 for details.
Safe Space and Good Company.
Safe Space and Good Company.
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.
Coffee Morning and Friendly Chat.
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.
Cafe & Charity Shop.
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.
Cuppa and chat.
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.
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 Park Springs Community Centre.
Free Youth Club.
Youth Club at Benjamin Adlard School, Sandsfield Lane. Primary School 5yrs - 11yrs 5pm - 6.30pm. Secondary 11yrs-16yrs 6.30pm - 8pm. Loads of activities both indoors and outdoors.
Free Youth Cafe.
Run by The Bearded Fishermen, The Youth Cafe is for 11-16 year olds. Chill out and enjoy x-box, games, crafts, music plus loads of other activities. Every Weds 4pm - 6pm. 20 Market Place.
Free Youth Club
Free Youth Club
Youth Club. Ages 11yrs - 16yrs. Wednesdays 5pm - 6.30pm. The Venue, Roses Sports Field, North Warren Rd.
Free Youth Club
Free Youth Club
Free Youth Social Club for ages 11-16 yrs. Wide variety of activities. Confidential support available if required. Fridays 4.30pm, West Lindsey Leisure Centre.
Craft and Friendship.
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+ (Please note this group will not be open on Dec 23rd & Dec 30th.)
Cuppa and chat.
Chat and a cuppa on offer every Tuesday mornings. 10am - 11am at Gainsborough library.
Singing and Dancing Tots.
Singing, dancing and fun for early learners. Thursdays 11.15-11.35am. Free sessions held at Gainsborough Library.
Gainsborough Young Writers.
Gainsborough Young Writers. A new FREE group for budding young writers. Launched by Writing East Midlands, monthly sessions begin 10am - 11.30am on Saturday Oct 12th at The Old Hall. For ages 10 - 17yrs. Scan the QR code or visit the young writers page on www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk for more details.
Football Kickabout.
"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 Sports for Kids.
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
Jigsaw Club.
***New Regular Club*** Jigsaw Club at Gainsborough Library. 2pm - 4pm. Enjoy the puzzles and make new friends. Starts on 7th Jan 2025.
More free stuff for kids on the Kids & & Teens page.
Many of the kids clubs on the Kids & Teen page are free, so well worth a look. And don't forget our wonderful library has always got something new to offer each month for children.