Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire
Below is some information about activities running in the Huntingdon area, and also some links to websites, which contain further information.
The information on this page is kept as up to date as possible but if you are aware of any information which is incorrect or missing please contact the DAAT on 01223 713067.
The information is organised into the following categories, click on one of the headings to go directly to that section :
What is available at local drug agencies?
What is available in the rest of the community?
WHAT IS AVAILABLE AT LOCAL DRUG AGENCIES?
Type of activity : Acupuncture Individual sessions available, relaxation Time and place : individual by appt; group at Huntingdon Mon, Wed, Fri afternoon DIAL Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Acupuncture Individual sessions available, relaxation Time and place : individual by appt; group at St Neots Mon evening DIAL Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Allotment group Look after a shared allotment plot and benefit from fresh vegetables Time and place : weekly, Tuesday afternoon, St Neots Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, referral required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Art Group Run by an art tutor, range of different activities depending on interest of group Time and place : weekly, Thursday afternoons, Medway Centre (term time only) Who can take part : anyone with drug or alcohol problem, assessment required Cost / funding : £10 per term, funded by DAAT Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Susanna Snell, DASH, 01480 415231 |
Type of activity : Art group Focus on therapy through art Time and place : weekly, Dial St. Neots, Tuesday mornings Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Art group Focus on therapy through art Time and place : weekly, Dial Huntingdon, Wednesday afternoon Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Computer Club Tailor made to individuals need Time and place : DIAL Huntingdon Friday afternoon commencing mid-July Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, by referral Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Family & Friends Group Support Group Time and place : Huntingdon Who can take part : anyone concerned with another’s drug problem, by referral Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Fishing For beginners and experts, fishing equipment provided Time and place : every 3 weeks, Wednesday mornings Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, referral required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Andy Street, DIP 01480 425732 |
Type of activity : Leisure group Opportunity to try different leisure activities in a group setting Time and place : fortnightly, Wednesday afternoons, Huntingdon area dependent on activity Who can take part : anyone with a drug or alcohol problem, assessment required Cost / funding : clients pay for cost of activity Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Susanna Snell, DASH, 01480 415231 |
Type of activity : Reiki and Crystal Healing Individual session available, relaxation Time and place : individual by appt; St Neots Monday evening DIAL Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Shiatsu Movement and healing Time and place : DIAL Huntingdon and St Neots Tue & Thurs Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, by referral Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes, six weekly programmes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Support group Opportunity to gain support from others with similar experiences, and learn from each other. Time and place : fortnightly, Mondays, DASH Who can take part : anyone with a drug or alcohol problem, assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Susanna Snell, DASH, 01480 415231 |
Type of activity : Support Group – Meeting the Challenge Exploring triggers for drug use; finding alternative ways to manage; exploring reducing and /or staying off Tailor made to individuals need Time and place : DIAL Huntingdon Monday afternoon commencing mid-July Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, by referral Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Tuesday Evening Group Tailor made to individuals need: conversation; board games; creative writing Time and place : DIAL Huntingdon Tuesday evening Who can take part : anyone with a drug problem, by referral Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : no Contact information : Mary Askew, DIAL, 01480 413800 |
Type of activity : Womens group Looks at a range of issues dependent on group interest including looking after yourself, assertiveness and confidence building Time and place : weekly, Free Church, St. Ives, Tuesdays 10.30 – 12.00 Who can take part : all women with drug and alcohol problems, assessment required Cost / funding : free Regular attendance required : yes Contact information : Susanna Snell, DASH, 01480 415231 |
WHAT IS AVAILABLE IN THE REST OF THE COMMUNITY?
Activities available in the wider community can also be included in a structured day programme, according to the eligibility criteria. Below is some Information about where to find further details about what is available.
The level of commitment to community activities will vary and will need to be considered before signing up to anything. If there is uncertainty about whether an activity is suitable please contact the DAAT SDP co-ordinator.If you are in receipts of benefits, tuition fees are free for courses leading to a nationally recognised qualification. However you will be liable for registration and exam fees, but you may apply to a support fund for help with these. Basic Skills Courses are free. Education can be about leisure and fun, but also can help to increase confidence and skills.
You can search for courses available across the county at www.camlearn.net This has up to date information about short courses in almost any subject, in all locations.
Adult education classes take place at colleges or schools, and include a wide range of subjects from art to book keeping. Many offer taster sessions at the start of terms so that you can decide if a subject is right for you. Courses range in length from 10 – 30 weeks, but there is usually the option of signing up for one term at a time.
Skills for life courses which covers literacy and numeracy usually offer free tuition below level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grades a – c). Many basic IT courses are also available for free.
There are adult education departments in the following locations, each will be able to provide a list of courses available.
Alternatively, you can get information direct from the following places :
Huntingdonshire Regional College, California Road, Huntingdon
Tel : 01480 379100 e-mail Huntingdon Regional College. The website has up to date information about courses.
St. Ivo School, Adult and community learning, High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6RR
Tel: (01480) 495717 or (01480) 375308 e-mail: info@aclearning.org.uk
Abbey College, Abbey Road, Ramsey
Tel : 01487 812352 e-mail: office@abbeycollege.cambs.sch.uk
St. Neots Community College, Barford Road, St. Neots
Tel : 01480 374748 e-mail : office@stneotscc.cambs.sch.uk
Various courses are also held at the following places :
St . Barnabus Community Learning Centre, Medway Road, Huntingdon
Tel : 01480 437048 e-mail : stbarnabas@syncronet.co.uk
Computer centre with 12 broad band pc’s, and other courses with free crèche for the Oxmoor community.
Saxongate Community Learning Centre – Bradbury Place, Hartford Road, Huntingdon
Tel : 01480 423050 e-mail : staffitcentre@huntingdon.co.uk
Offers a range of recognised computer qualifications, as well as other courses
Workers Educational Association – Tel : 01480 455080
e-mail : syoung@wea.org.uk
Range of courses in Huntingdonshire, different subjects each term
Learn direct - option to train at a time and place of your choosing. Many of the programmes at a basic level are free, and includes literacy, numeracy and IT skills. Visit the website for more
A wide range of leisure activities are available in Huntingdon, which include clubs or societies. Details of some are below, use the links from each activity or the following websites for further information.
Information about many leisure activities in Huntingdon can be found here.
Information about current events and leisure activities in villages around Huntingdon can be found here.
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
Clubs and activities running locally include local history societies, womens groups, and womens institutes.
Museums
The Cromwell Museum – open April – October, Tuesday - Sunday 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.00 ; November – March, Tuesday - Friday & Sundays 1.30-4.00, Saturday 10.30-12.30 and 1.30-4.00 ; Closed on Mondays all year round
Norris Museum – tells the story of Huntingdonshire
Ramsey Rural Museum – displays and information about Ramsey
St. Neots Museum – displays and information about St. Neots
Hobbies
Ramsey Storytellers – group of storytellers who tell and share traditional and modern stories, welcome storytellers and listeners, Tel : 01487 710363
Social activities
Female Friendship Group – group for women wanting to meet new friends in St. Neots in 35 – 45 age group to share coffee, chat and shopping. Telephone: 07922 007897
Organisation email: Friendly7889287@aol.com
Home to Home - a ladies group giving time to share ideas and handicrafts and a chance to have a chat, meets in Upwood Village Hall, last Monday of the month, 8pm, Telephone: 01487 813742
Ramsey Ladies Tuesday Club - Charity fund raising, social & games evenings, speakers & demonstrations, Tuesday evenings, Rainbow Surgey, Ramsey,
Warboys Friendship Club - Club for anyone over 21yrs, meets at the Parish Centre, Warboys, Thursday mornings, 01487 822301 (evenings)
Local History
Cambridgesire Archeology outreach and learning department organise events which the community can get involved in.
Buckden local history society – aims to promote the study and knowledge of local history, meets at Buckden Towers monthly on Wednesdays, Tel : 01480 811323
Hemingford local history society – meet others who share an interest in local history, meets at the Reading rooms, Hemongford Grey, monthly on Thursdays, Tel : 01480 463825
Houghton and Wyton local history society – speakers and research relating to the village, meets at Village hall, Tel : 01480 466588
Huntingdonshire family history society – provides a link between people interested in family history, meets monthly on Wednesdays at WI Hall, Huntingdon, Tel : 01480 390476
Huntingdonshire local history society – monthly lectures and visits in summer to places of historical interest, meets at Pathfinder House, evenings, Tel : 01480 463007
St. Neots local history society – aims to stimulate interest in local history through monthly meetings, outings and research. Meet monthly on Fridays at Eynesbury Primary School, Tel : 01480 215169
Dance
Dance for fun – dancing and exercising for fun for children and adults in St. Neots, Tel : 01480 403755 (evenings)
A wide range of art activities are available in Huntingdon. Details of some are below, use the links from each activity or the following websites for further information.
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
There is also some information on the Huntingdon District Council Arts pages
Art societies
Huntingdon Decorative and Fine Arts Society – lectures and study days, meets in St. Ives
Art classes / clubs
Huntingdonshire art group – workshops and demonstrations and untutored painting days. Meet at Queen Elizabeth School in Godmanchester, Tel : 01480 496556
St. Ives art group – from beginners to experts, no formal teaching, meets at Wheatfield School on Wednesday evenings, Tel : 01487 841989
St. Neots art group – club for amateur artists of all ages and abilities. Meet fortnightly at Ernulf Community College on Wednesday evenings, plus social gatherings during the year, Tel : 01480 395235
Hemingford art group – club that meets to paint and draw. Tel : 01480 462053
Photography / video
Cromwell video camera club – aims to improve people’s skill in using a video camera to help make better films for both experts and learners. Meet at Hemingford Grey reading room fortnightly evenings. Tel : 01223 847877
The Channel 7 video making club – club encouraging participation in all areas of video.
St. Neots and District Camera Club - Aim to encourage and advance photographic knowledge at all levels. Covering numerous aspects both traditional and modern, including digital, by holding lectures, workshops and competitions. An annual exhibition is held each April. Meets Tuesday evenings. Tel : 01480 218575
Drama
Huntingdon drama club – for people wishing to act, produce, direct or socialise. Meets at Commemoration Hall. Tel : 01480 454486
Writing
Huntingdonshire Writers group – encouragement and support to would-be writers. Workshops and social events, meet at Queen Elizabeth School, Godmanchester monthly on Tuesday evenings. Tel : 01480 456027
Sport activites take place in a variety of locations across Huntingdonshire
Searchable information about clubs and societies running can be found on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.
Cambridgeshire net also has the option to search for leisure activities.
At active places you can search for sports and activities as well as details of local leisure centres.
Huntingdonshire District Council has information about all the council run leisure centres in the county and the activities they run which include fitness classes, swimming and the gym.
There are lots of sporting clubs and activities which take place across the county for different fitness levels and interest.
Walking
Walking for Health is a national initiative to encourage walking as a way of getting and staying healthy and active. Each area has its own walks held on at least a weekly basis which are free to attend. Details of local walks which take place weekly in St. Ives, Ramsey, Huntingdon St. Neots are here :
Table tennis
St. Neots table tennis club – coaching and league, Tel : 01733 324019
St. Ives table tennis club – meets at St. Ivo rrcreation centre, Tel : 01480 461562
Martial arts
Huntingdon Tae Kwon-Do School - Martial arts instruction for children and adults, including women's self defence and traditional and competition training. Tel : 07771 644460
Grey Heron Interbal Arts Tai Chi - wide variety of classes available including mainstream T'ai Chi and Chi Kung instruction. Tel : 01223 503390
St Ives Karate Club – Mondays and Thursdays, email
st.ives.karateclub@ntlworld.com
Tang Soo Do Karate - for mixed ages, to help with self defence, fitness, coordination and self-confidence, classes in St. Ives, 01954 205120 / mobile 07863 345681
Aikido – for self defence, health and fitness, classes in St. Neots, Tel : 01480 388700
Badminton
Ernulf Badminton Club – basic knowledge and experience required. Tel : 07971 134928
St. Ives badminton group - Popular and succesful league club, new players always working, meets at St. Ivo sports centre.
Tennis
Huntingdon Tennis Club – social play and leagues, St. Peters Road, Huntingdon. Tel : 01480 411412
Pilates
Balanced body pilates – various classes around Huntingdonshire, Tel : 01954 267178 or 07733307475
Pilates professional – lessons held in Buckden, Tel : 01480 474363
Yoga
Hatha Yoga Classes – suitable for all ages and abilities, classes in Godmanchester, St. Neots and Brampton. Tel : 01480 350345
Lyns yoga class – classes for beginners and intermediates in St. Ives area. Tel : 01487 842758
Yoga 4 Everybody - General Yoga classes, also Gentle Yoga, Yoga 4 Pregnancy & Baby Yoga, classes in St. Ives and Huntingdon, Tel : 01480 380307
Basketball
St Neots Basketball Club - To promote basketball for all ages and abilities, Tel : 01480 403344, Monday evenings at St. Neots community college
Assistance with employment specifically for people with drug or alcohol problems is available from Progress2work, which from April 2006 has been operated by The Shaw Trust. Referral is from a drug or alcohol agency or the job centre.
Other organisations which can help with getting back to work include :
Next step – provides free and impartial advice to all adults living and working in Cambridgeshire who need to find out about local jobs, training courses, funding, leisure activities and assistance for single parents. Nextstep promotes learning and work to all adults aged 20 and over.
Business for people – offers career guidance and employment support and skills coaching by referral from health or social services. Visit the website for more details or phone : 01480 861607
Volunteer bureaus help to match potential volunteers with locations where they are needed. It is located in :
Huntingdon – The Methodist Church, High Street, Telephone: 01480 414766
Organisation email: Huntingdon-vb@hotmail.co.uk. Open Monday – Thursday, 10 - 12
St. Ives volunteer bureau – Free Church Centre, Market Hill, St. Ives, Telephone: 01480 301462 or email stivesvolbureau@waitrose.com. Open Monday – Thursday 12.30 – 3.00
St. Neots Volunteer Bureau – Oak House, 28 New Street, St. Neots. Telephone : 01480 476047. Open Monday – Thursday 11 - 1
General information about volunteering can be found here.
A free session called Men Behaving DADley is held at St. John’s Little learners nursery for fathers to use the facilities at the nursery and play with their under 5 year old children. More details by phoning 01480 412773
