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What are Tea ‘n’ Talk groups?

Tea ‘n’ Talk groups are for adults aged 18 and over who might be feeling lonely, socially isolated or simply benefit from some friendly company and conversation with others.

Tea ‘n’ Talk groups are run in community venues and cafes across Bradford District and Craven.

Groups are facilitated by volunteers and each group run’s for up to two hours. Mindful activities such as jigsaws and colouring are available at each group.

Who can attend?

Anyone aged 18 and over can attend. Whether you are on your own, with a friend, with a person you care for, a parent with a young child, everyone is welcome.

Do I need to book before I attend?

No need to book just come along on the day. Look out for the Tea ‘n’ Talk table sign and pull up a seat.

Tea ‘n’ Talk groups explained

Tea ‘n’ Talk Timetable

We have lots of groups all over Bradford District and Craven based in community cafes and venues.

Some 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.

Check the timetable below to see which group is right for you.

Monday

Poplars Farm Primary School, Bradford, BD2 

Third Monday of every month, 9am – 11am

 

Tuesday

Idle Coffee House, Idle, BD10 (Dementia-friendly group)

First Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12pm

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JD Wetherspoons, BD1

Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12pm

Wednesday

Manningham Mills, Bradford, BD9 (Dementia-friendly group)

First Wednesday of every month, 10am – 12pm

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Grange Interlink Community Centre, Bradford, BD7 (Women only group)

Second Wednesday of every month, 10am – 12pm

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The Bothy, Shipley, BD18

Second Wednesday of every month, 2pm – 4pm

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Woodroyd Medical Practice, Bradford, BD5 

Fortnightly, 2pm – 4pm

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Dice Dice Baby Gaming Shop, Shipley, BD17 

2nd Wednesday of each month, 5.30pm – 7.30pm

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Dixons Primary School, BD3

Last Wednesday of each month, 9am – 11am

 

Thursday

Intouch Cafe Diner, Bradford, BD1

Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm

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Grange Interlink Community Centre, Bradford, BD7 (Men only group)

Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm

This group is aimed at men from ethnic and culturally diverse communities, but all men are welcome.

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Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford, BD7 (Volunteers speak Urdu and Punjabi)

Third Thursday of every month, 8.30am – 10.30am

Friday

Fisher Medical Practice, Skipton, BD23

Fourth Friday of the month, 1pm – 3pm

Saturday

Cake-ole, Bradford, BD1 (LGBTQ+ friendly group)

First Saturday of the month, 9.30am – 11.30am

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There are no Tea ‘n’ Talk groups on a Sunday.

If you would like to talk to someone, remember you can always contact Guide-Line for confidential, emotional support. 

Call on 08001 884 884 or chat to us online.

Volunteer at a Tea ‘n’ Talk group

If you have an hour or two to spare each month then why not volunteer as a Tea ‘n’ Talk Facilitator? Tea ‘n’ Talk Facilitator’s are volunteer roles that facilitate a group for anyone feeling lonely, isolated and in need of conversation.

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