COVID-19 Closure
June 2021 - Woodhouse Community Centre is still closed to the public to protect public health.
We are planning to re-open some of our facilites on a limited basis from week commencing 21st June as we deem safe.
However, we are open to interest for future bookings and we are carefully considering what is safe to do in our building.
We are currently taking bookings for support groups, training, exercise classes, and some other planned activities. Apologies but we're not currently considering bookings for parties and gatherings.
We are available for questions via email and phone during office hours - info@oblong.org.uk / 0113 2459610
Main Oblong office will not be occupied. In person enquiries will be possible on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1000-1500 from 15th June.
If you are in need of support while shielding or self-isolating, you can call 0113 378 1877 (LCC city-wide helpline) or 0113 8980034 (Woodhouse Mutual Aid group)
What's on at the centre
Oblong's I.T. Suite 
Our new public access opening times are:
Open Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
Excluding bank holidays, No booking required
We have PCs, a Mac, printer, scanner and photocopier.
Creative Writing
Free 6-week course starting February 27th
Build your confidence and share your creativity in an encouraging, supportive environment.
Absolute beginners welcome.
Thursdays 1pm - 2:30pm
Supported by Time to Shine, and the National Lottery
Music, Movement and Messy Play for Toddlers
Join professional musicians Megan (viola) and James (double bass) for a fun filled workshop for your little ones, developing their imagination, creativity, coordination, and vocabulary. The session will include live music, singing, painting and movement.
To book visit https://hoop.co.uk/make-the-paint-dance/
For more information contact Megan by email - megan@makethepaintdance.com or phone 07920054578
Wednesday 26th February - 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesday 4th March - 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesday 18th March - 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesday 22nd April - 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesday 13th May - 10.00am - 11.00am
Wednesday 10th June - 10.00am - 11.00am
Boxing 
Our group sessions help introduce you to fitness and boxing, you will learn to execute: jabs, hooks, uppercuts, power punches as well as effective foot work and defensive techniques while relieving yourself of stress from daily life. All levels welcome!
Monday 5-6pm, Kids and Young People
Wed, Thurs, Fri 6-7pm Adults
First session free, £3.50 normal price.
Tuesday Youth Group 6:30-8:30pm
Free weekly youth group for ages 11-17 years! Come and join in the games and activities and choose what else you would like to do.
For more info contact lcorbett@cardigancentre.org.uk
Mental Health & Wellbeing Courses and Groups 
For more information on our Leeds-wide mental health and wellbeing courses and groups please go to our Oblong website here
We have groups runing and planned to run in Horsforth, Beeston, Armley, Midleton and Woodhouse.
Feb 2020 Womens Group Middelton (FULL)
March 19th, 10am-12pm, Thursdays, Leeds city centre (spaces available - please contact for for info)
If you are interested in hosting a course let us know. Get in touch for more info amber@oblongleeds.org.uk 0113 2459610
Free Coffee and Conversation Cafe - Every Thursday 9:30am - 11am.
Want to improve your English? Come along to a relaxed coffee morning to practice and learn English.
Parent with children welcome.
Monday FREE Cafe - Arts, Crafts and Origami - Mondays 1-2:30pm
Cafe serving tea, coffee and cake, plus toasties and homemade soup for £1.
Board games, arts, crafts, origami, or just come and chat
This group is FREE, refreshments and materials are provided
Leeds Community Clothing Exchange
Refresh your wardrobe and recycle your clothes! Bring up to 20 items of
unwanted clothes to swap. Café with curries and cakes. £3 entry.
Next events: Saturdays January 18th & February 15th (and every third Saturday throughout 2020)
ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Want to improve your English? Our ESOL classes are FREE and open to all, just drop in!
Tuesday 10am-12:30pm Beginners Class with PATH Yorkshire
Thursday 9:30 - 11am English Language Cafe
Thursday 18:00-19:30 Intermediate Class
Leeds Zen Group
Zazen is silent, seated, objectless meditation. Contact John on 07946 476471 to find out more.
First session is free, then £5 / £3 per session.
Monday 19.00 - 20.30, Thursday 18.30 - 20.00 & Saturday 9.00 - 10.30
Yoga with Krissy
Course of Yoga classes run by WEA and free for those on means-tested benefits. For more information or to book please contact krissybonner@gmail.com or call 07825305005.
Beginners Yoga: Fridays 13.00 - 15.00
Continuing Yoga: Thursdays 9.30 - 11.30
After School club
W Childcare Learning Centre - 'Working holistically, to make a difference today for generations to come.'
After school club for 5 -15 year olds. Tuition, trips, games, free play, crafts, meals and more.
OFSTED registered. Contact Amendeep on 07790684852 for more information, or to book.
Monday to Friday; term time 15.00 - 19.00, holidays 11.00 - 15.00
Homeopathy Classes
Workshops run by WEA, free to people receiving benefits.
Homeopathy Workshop Monday 9.45 - 11.45
Caring Together
groups and more.
