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Oatlands Community Centre hosts many community events and is available to hire for parties, activiti

21/10/2026

We are looking for a handyman for our Community Centre . Someone we can call when we need odd jobs doing… I ideally we would love it if it is somebody who lives in the Oatlands area but open to any suggestions. Thank you

05/10/2026

Harrogate. We are open tonight!
What is Navigating Grief Together?

We believe that every person, every story and every loss matters.

Grief can come from losing a spouse, partner, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, friend or someone else who was important to you. There is no hierarchy of grief, and there is no “right” way to grieve.

Our group is about having somewhere you can come where people understand that life after a loss can feel very different.

You don't have to have the right words.

You don't have to explain yourself.

And you don't have to pretend you're okay.

☕ What happens when you arrive?

If you're coming for the first time, please don't worry about walking into a room and having to sit in a big circle and introduce yourself.

That's not what we do.

Our gatherings are relaxed, with smaller tables around the room. We use different coloured tables to help people meet different people rather than everyone always sitting with the same people.

When you arrive, you'll be warmly welcomed and shown where to sit and introduced to others. If you don't feel ready to do that you can sit quietly with the facilitator . You can have a cup of tea or coffee, settle yourself in and simply take things at your own pace.

If you're nervous about coming for the first time, that's completely understandable.

🌿 What should I expect during the gathering?

There is no pressure to speak.

You can talk if you want to.

You can listen if you prefer.

You can cry.

You can be quiet.

You can look at photographs or memories you've brought with you.

You can even have a gentle laugh.

Grief doesn't look the same for everyone, and we don't expect it to.

Sometimes you'll want to talk about the person you've lost. Sometimes you'll want to talk about something completely different. Sometimes simply being around people who understand is enough.

There is no judgement and no expectation that you should be “moving on”.

🤝 We are peer support

Navigating Grief Together is peer-led.

That means we are people who have experienced loss ourselves, coming together to support one another.

We don't tell you how you should grieve, and we don't give advice about what you should do.

Instead, we listen, share experiences when we want to, and give one another the understanding that can sometimes be missing from everyday life.

💛 A few principles that guide our gatherings

We ask everyone to help us protect the atmosphere that makes Navigating Grief Together what it is.

Be kind and respectful. Everyone's grief is different.

Give people space to talk — and space to be quiet. Not everyone wants to speak every time they come.

Please don't give unsolicited advice. What helped one person may not be right for another.

Try to meet different people. We want everyone to feel included rather than groups or cliques developing.

Please be mindful of noise. Someone sitting nearby may be having a very difficult conversation, and sometimes a quieter environment makes all the difference.

And most importantly:

You don't have to have a “good day” to come to Navigating Grief Together.

You can arrive having had the worst day imaginable and simply sit with people who understand.

And finally...

You don't need to know anyone before you come.

You don't need to be confident.

You don't need to know what to say.

You don't even need to know whether you're ready to talk about your grief.

Just come as you are.

There is a place for you here.

Navigating Grief Together – In Memory of Brian Lambert

Every person. Every story. Every loss matters.

29/08/2026

Just wanted to remind people this is still open on bank holiday Monday

26/08/2026

🎧 CAN YOU HELP TRACEY RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS AMAZING LOCAL SERVICE? 🎧

Since being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2022, Active Against Cancer has been an incredibly important part of Tracey’s journey, helping her stay active, rebuild her strength and regain her confidence throughout treatment and recovery.

The Along Came Polly Silent Disco and Auction is Tracey’s joyful way of saying thank you and helping other people continue to access this life changing local service.

📅 Friday 4 September
⏰ 7.30pm to 11pm
📍 Bilton Club, Harrogate

🎟 Tickets are £10 in advance from:

www.biltonclub.co.uk

Tickets will also be available for £15 on the door.

If you cannot attend, please consider supporting Tracey by donating through her JustGiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/alongcamepolly

Every ticket and donation will help this wonderful local service continue to support people affected by cancer 💙

16/08/2026

If you are looking for a bike ride to do with the kids, this organised family bike rode is happening on Sunday 23rd August. See the poster for sign-up details.

13/04/2026

Heart breaking story of lost Ted.. this message dropped in our inbox can you help us help this family?

"Hello. Asking for a bit of help. My daughter has lost her beloved bunny rabbit somewhere between hookstone avenue and the Oatlands Junior School playground this afternoon around school pick up time. If anyone has found him or sees his in their travels please could they let me know? She has sobbed herself to sleep tonight"

09/04/2026

Has anyone lost a red kids bike in the Oatlands area recently? We have had one reported found and if you can describe it to us we can tell you where it is.

22/03/2026

Are you affected by growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family?

New ACA Meeting in Harrogate.

ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families) is a 12-step fellowship for adults who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. It’s a safe, supportive space to share experiences, learn, and heal.

Harrogate Meeting Details:

When: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm (open at 6.45)

Where: Community House, East Parade, Harrogate (Entrance via The Annexe at the side of the building)

Everyone affected by growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family is welcome. Confidential, supportive, and non-judgmental.

📧 For questions, contact us at [email protected], or just come along.
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17/03/2026

Check out this fantastic opportunity for kids in our Community Centre!

Come and try FiiT Like a Girl with a FREE taster session and see what our supportive girls-only fitness classes are all about.

These sessions are designed to help girls feel strong, confident and comfortable in their bodies while having fun moving in a friendly, non-judgemental space.

💜 What to expect:
• Fun, energetic workouts
• Strength-based exercises to build strong bodies
• Games and movement to build confidence
• A welcoming environment where girls support each other
• Suitable for all abilities – no experience needed

Class Times
👟 Primary Girls (Ages 7–10)
4:00 – 4:50pm

👟 Teen Girls (Ages 11–16)
5:00 – 5:50pm (full )

📍 Location:
Oatlands Community Centre, Harrogate

These classes are part of a project delivered in partnership with Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation, helping create more opportunities for girls to access positive, empowering fitness.

⚠️ Places are limited to keep classes small and supportive, so booking is essential.

Come along, try the class, and see why strong girls grow into strong women.

To book a place join out WhatsApp group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DbdKcGFKtcSAFx2h4gmqk1?mode=hq2tcli

27/01/2026

The roof on our treasured Community Centre is leaking!

Can anyone recommend a good reliable reputable roofer?

Address

Oatlands Community Centre, Gladstone Street
Harrogate
HG28DQ

Telephone

07973164023

Website

http://www.oatlandscommunitycentre.co.uk/

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