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Tea ‘n’ Talk groups are for anyone to pull up a seat, with a drink and have a natter with others.
Who can attend?
Anyone! Whether you are on your own, with a friend, with a person you care for, a parent with a baby/ young child, young or older – all are welcome.
Do I need to book before I attend?
No, you do not need to book, just come along – look for the Tea ‘n’ Talk table signs and pull up a seat.
Which group should I attend?
We have lots of groups all over Bradford District and Craven based in community cafes and venues. Some of our groups are specific for men or women, other groups have volunteers there who can speak Punjabi and Urdu. We also have groups designated as LGBTQ+ and Dementia friendly locations. If you’re not sure which group is right for you, please contact us by email on communitycompanions@mindinbradford.org.uk
Tea ‘n’ Talk timetable
Tea ‘n’ Talk groups explained
Service Manager Donna Hudson gives an overview of our Tea ‘n’ Talk groups, as well as our Community Companions and Wellbeing services.
Monday
WESLEY’S CAFE BAILDON CHURCH
- 10:30 – 12:00
- First Monday of every month
- Baildon BD17
MENSTON LIBRARY
- 11:00 – 13:00
- First Monday of every month
- Ilkley LS29
Tuesday
IDLE COFFEE HOUSE
- 10:00 – 12:00
- First Tuesday of every month
- Idle BD10
- Dementia-friendly
CITY LIBRARY
- 10:00 – 12:0
- Fourth Tuesday of every month
- Bradford BD1
Wednesday
MANNINGHAM MILLS
- 10:00 – 12:00
- First Wednesday of every month
- Bradford BD9
- Dementia-friendly
GRANGE INTERLINK COMMUNITY CENTRE – LADIES ONLY
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Second Wednesday of every month
- Bradford BD7
THE BOTHY
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Second Wednesday of every month
- Shipley BD18
THE BOTHY – with board games
- 17:30 – 19:30
- Second Wednesday of every month
- Shipley BD18
WOODROYD MEDICAL PRACTICE
- 14:00 – 16:00
- Fortnightly
- Bradford BD5
Thursday
INTOUCH CAFE DINER
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Every Thursday
- Bradford BD1
GRANGE INTERLINK COMMUNITY CENTRE
- 10:00 – 12:00
- Every Thursday
- Bradford BD7
- For men in BME communities, but all men are welcome.
HORTON GRANGE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- 08:30 – 10:30
- Third Thursday of every month
- Bradford BD7
- With Urdu/Punjabi language support
Friday
Saturday
CAKE’OLE
- 09:30 – 11:30
- First Saturday of the month
- Bradford BD1
- LGBTQ+ friendly
THE SOROPTIMIST ROOMS
- 14:30 – 16:30
- Third Saturday of the month
- Skipton BD23
There are no Tea ‘n’ Talk groups scheduled on Sundays. If you need emotional support please call Guide-Line.
