Local Groups
Well Walkers
1st and 3rd Monday in the month – longer walks, 2nd and 4th Monday in the month – shorter walks. Meet 10.00 am at Orchard House, Church Street, Well, aim is to walk fairly locally with walks of around 5-8 miles in length for the long walks and up to about 4 miles for the shorter walks. For more information phone 470305 or email info@wellvillage.org.uk.
Cycling Group
The group cycles from April to September, starting at 6.00 pm in April and September and 6.30 pm from May to August. Meet at the Bus Shelter at the Crossroads
Well Ladies Coffee
A monthly group, second Wednesday in the month, meeting informally during the day, with the possibility of an evening group as well, for more information and venue – info@wellvillage.org.uk. See Parish Magazine or village notice boards for more information.
Well Ladies Meal
Held two or three times a year. There is a copy of the standard menu on News page.
Wellies Craft Group
A sort of ‘knit and natter’ group for those who enjoy any kind of craft work, a chance to meet with other like minded ‘crafties’. First Tuesday in the month, 7-9.00 pm. Contact – info@wellvillage.org.uk for details of the venue
Quoits
There is a Quoits Team in the village who use the pitch behind the Institute – for more info – info@wellvillage.org.uk
National Women’s Register Group
Local branches in Bedale and Northallerton. Go to the NWR website for more information and to find your nearest group – www.nwr.org.uk
Snape Local History Group
Last Friday in the month, 7.30 pm at Snape Village Hall, see Parish Mag for more information. Website - http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/slhg/index.phtml
WI
Well doesn’t have its own WI group; however, there are several in the area – Thornton Watlass, Masham, Ripon, Carthorpe, Bedale, Aiskew, North Stainley. For more information, or to contact a group, visit the WI website at www.thewi.org.uk
U3A
Aimed at the over 55s who are retired or semi-retired. For the Bedale Group, visit http://u3asites.org.uk/bedale
Bedale Ladies Coffee Club
Meeting monthly at The Lodge, Leeming Bar. For more information, info@wellvillage.org.uk
Exelby Dragons
Meets first Wednesday in the month at the Green Dragon, Exelby – contact thedragonswomensclub@hotmail.co.uk for more information
North Stainley Village Hall
Hosts a variety of events and activities. Information at www.northstainley.org.uk
West Tanfield Village Hall
Various groups use this venue – see notice board outside the village hall or www.west-tanfield.com
The Bedale and Villages Community Forum
Deals with a wide range of local issues. More information at www.bedale.org/about.php?page=2
Hambleton District Council and North Yorkshire County Council also have information on various groups and activities within the area – www.hambleton.gov.uk, www.northyorks.gov.uk