Tuesday 1 November 2022

The Fair Exchange for health and wellbeing in the local LS26 community.

The Fair Exchange is there to connect people and to help them find support and friendship in LS26.

Come and meet The Fair Exchange at the Hug in a Mug in the Blackburn Hall Saturday 4th November and the Craft and Gift Fair at the Oulton Institute Sunday 20th November.

The Fair Exchange is working to provide safe and enjoyable activities and events. Some groups and events are taking place with limited numbers. This is being constantly reviewed so please check what the situation is with the groups and activities.


Postural exercise hard copy booklets and CDs but working with Active Leeds on the digital platform. Look out for Walking Buddies.

Carers support group, Weekly evening Sewing Class, Computer classes in LS26. Contact The Fair Exchange for details.

Want to cycle with others in LS26 ? Sign up to The Fair Exchange `2 Wheels Good ‘ Cycle Club an informal cycling group. Exciting updates with Cycle Buddies to follow, contact us.

Want to cycle with others ? Sign up to `2 Wheels Good Cycle Club an informal cycling group. Exciting updates with Cycle Buddies to follow, contact us. 

The Fair Exchange weekly Art Group, Mondays 1pm at the Oulton Institute LS26.

Mondays weekly Art Group, 1pm at the Oulton Institute. Small group sessions to be reviewed.     

Menz Own interest and hobbies Club, Monday 28th November 6-7.30pm. Contact us for details

Monday Menz Own interest and hobbies Club, The Oulton Institute, 28th November. Contact us for details and to Book and reserve your place. 

Tuesday Coffee Morning 10 – 11.30am at the Oulton Institute LS26. Enjoy a relaxed friendly atmosphere. New members welcome.

Tuesday Coffee Morning at the Oulton Institute 10 – 11.30am, Enjoy a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Sessions with limited numbers under review. Contact us as places need to be booked in and is subject to demand.   

The Fair Exchange Tuesday Salsa Classes, 8pm at Oulton institute LS26. Beginners and more experienced dancers are welcome.

 Tuesdays Salsa Classes, at Oulton institute 8pm. Beginners are welcome. Contact us to book your place to keep everyone safe.  

New members welcome to Respiratory Support Group (including long covid) Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am. Join us on line, no device ? no problem with a Tablet Loan Scheme and training.

Wednesdays 10.30-11.30am. New members welcome to Respiratory Support Group (including long covid) Join us on line, no device ? no problem with a Tablet Loan Scheme and training.

Healing Minds Support group, peer support sessions in LS26 Wednesdays 2-3.30. Self Compassion, 10 Keys to Happiness, CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation and Relaxation.

Wednesdays 2-3.30pm presently at the Oulton Institute but at Two pointers while funding arrives. Healing Minds Support group, peer support sessions Self Compassion, 10 Keys to Happiness, CBT, Mindfulness, Meditation and Relaxation. Contact us about venue, courses and for support.  

The Fair Exchange Research your Family Tree, Wednesday 16th November, 6pm at the Rothwell Hub (Library) LS26. The Saint Johns Church local family research some details available..

Third Wednesday of the month Research your Family Tree, 16th November, 6pm at the Rothwell Hub (Library)   Contact us for help and advice and check the venue is available. 

First Thursday Craft Activity Workshop on 3rd November is a Crafting Social. Bring your projects and chat with other crafters 2-3.30pm at the Two Pointers Woodlesford LS26.

First Thursday Craft activity Workshops 3rd November 2-3.30pm at the Two Pointers Woodlesford.

The Fair Exchange Craft and Chat’ the Craft and Social afternoon, Thursday 10th and 24th November 2 -3.30pm at the Oulton Institute LS26.

 Thursday  10th and 24th November `Craft and Chat’ the Craft and Social afternoon,  2 -3.30pm at the Oulton Institute.   Contact us for details.

Cosy Corner Memory Café 17th November, 2 -3.30pm, at the Two Pointers Woodlesford LS26. Dementia friendly, supporting people and families in the community.

 Third Thursday of the month, Cosy Corner Memory CafĂ© 17th November, 2 -3.30pm, at the Two Pointers Woodlesford. Dementia friendly, supporting people and families in the community.  Contact us to check the venue details. 

The Fair Exchange `Knit at home’ scheme in LS26. Contact us if you know someone who loves knitting and crocheting and wants to join with others from home.

The `Knit at home’ scheme contact us if you know someone who loves knitting and crocheting and would love to join the group from home. Donations of wool would be appreciated.