ACTIVITIES AT ACA
There are many regular activities going on at ACA run by either membership sections or external groups. Click on the button to see the full schedule and for further details see below.
MEMBERSHIP SECTIONS
The following activities require membership of ACA
ART
Alwoodley Art Group is a mixed group of enthusiastic amateur and semi-professional artists who meet every Thursday evening at 7.30pm to pursue their love of drawing, painting, etc.
We paint and draw in a wide variety of styles. We hold regular Workshop evenings and days and we enjoy demonstrations by professional artists throughout the year.
Further information https://www.alwoodleyartgroup-leeds.com/
BADMINTON
Badminton is played in the hall on Mondays from 9pm and Wednesdays from 8.30pm. We have one full-sized court.
For more information please contact alwoodleyca@gmail.com
CARPET BOWLS
The Carpet Bowls Section meets each Friday at 2-30 pm. We bowl until about 4 pm when the Social Club bar is available for those who want to stay on for a drink and chat. New members always welcome!
Please contact Margaret Wilkinson on 2672627 or margaretw15@btinternet.com for more information.
CHESS
Alwoodley Chess Club: Meets Wednesdays 7pm. All standards welcome for competitive and friendly play.
Further information https://www.alwoodleychessclub.co.uk/
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Leeds Junior Chess Club: Meets Sundays (term time) 5pm to 7pm. For children aged 7-18 – all standards welcome. Apply at https://www.leedsjuniorchessclub.co.uk/
CRAFT
Meets Fridays 2-5pm. Come and enjoy craftwork - knitting, cross stitch, etc in a friendly atmosphere. For more details contact alwoodleyca@gmail.com
FOOTBALL
Alwoodley Football Club was originally founded in 1999 in order to provide a social sporting football community within Alwoodley and the surrounding North Leeds Area. During the years the club has developed and had varying footballing success with county and league cup final appearance successes along the way.
A recent merger with Shire Academics sees the birth of Shire Academics Alwoodley with 3 Saturday teams playing in the Yorkshire Amateur League and a new Sunday team playing in the Wharfedale Triangle League.
​Contact us at: ShireAcademicsFC@gmail.com
SINFONIA
Alwoodley Sinfonia is an orchestral group that meets on Sunday mornings in the Council Room. We have vacancies for new players in all sections, especially strings and brass. Our conductor knows how to get the best from our range of abilities.
Our extensive music library includes orchestral music of Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert, as well as shorter items –
marches, waltzes, and lighter pieces.
If you would like to come along and ‘try us out’ please contact Sophie at sophieedler@gmail.com
SINGERS
Alwoodley Singers meet weekly on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. The group rehearses and performs regular concerts at ACA.
Anybody interested in singing who would like to join the group should contact Helen Narcross at helenarx9@virginmedia.com for further details.
SOFTBALL TENNIS
Softball tennis is played in the Hall on Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm. For further details please contact alwoodleyca@gmail.com
TABLE TENNIS
We play in the hall on Monday evenings 7pm – 9pm using 4 tables usually. Everyone is welcome.
We also have a team in the Leeds League for those who would like to play competitively.
For more information contact us at alwoodleyca@gmail.com
TENNIS
The tennis section offers a mix of social and competitive play as well as coaching for both adults and juniors.
For more information see the website https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/alwoodleytennisclub
EXTERNAL GROUPS
The following activities are run by external groups
ALWOODLEY MARTIAL ARTS CLUB
Alwoodley Martial Arts Club is a family friendly club. We deliver safe lessons in Karate and Okinawan weapons. All of our instructors are CRB vetted and undergo strict child safety training.
Classes run on Wednesdays from 6.30pm to 8pm in the Hall.
Cost £20 pcm
Contact Steven Leak
07541989379
DANCING TOTS
Lively and funky toddler dance and music classes for girls and boys from 18 months to 5 year olds
Mondays and Fridays - 10am
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£5 for your first trial session
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Please contact Sarah
07796 135199
HISTORY GROUP
Relaxed lectures on a variety of topics by a former History teacher.
Mondays 1.00pm-3.00pm
£4.00 inc coffee & biscuits
Contact Paul Bedford
0770 334 1575
MUSICAL THEATRE LIFE
Musical theatre classes for children
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Wednesdays
3.50pm to 4.50pm Rec-Y2
5pm to 6pm Y3+
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Contact Rebecca Skolnick
0781 445 1017
YOGA
Move, breathe and release with your friendly local yoga class. Beginners and those with yoga experience are very welcome, classes are designed to take your needs into account and provide options for every body. Build strength and flexibility in mind and body, take some “me time” back during your busy week!
Thursdays 6.00pm-7.00pm
£7 drop in/ £8 including mat hire / multiclass discounts also available
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Find out more and book at
ZUMBA
Zumba with Kat
Dance & Fitness class with Latin and pop rhythms. Suitable for all levels of ability/fitness. Classes led by Licenced Zumba Instructor Kat Clark
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Tuesdays 7.30pm-8.30pm
£5.00 with every 10th class free
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Contact Kat Clark
0787 517 1493
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