What is a Tea ‘n’ Talk groups?
Tea ‘n’ Talk groups run in community venues across Bradford District and Craven. These drop-in groups are for anyone who might be feeling lonely or socially isolated and might benefit from some friendly company and conversation over a cup of tea.
Groups run for two hours and are either held monthly or weekly. Each group is run by two BDC Mind Volunteers. 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 baby/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
Service Manager Donna Hudson gives an overview of community-based services.
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.
Check the timetable below to see which group is right for you or contact us by email if you need help: communitycompanions@mindinbradford.org.uk
Poplars Farm Primary School, Bradford, BD2
Third Monday of every month, 9am – 11am
Wesley’s Cafe, Baildon Church, BD17
First Monday of every month, 10.30am – 12pm
Menston Library, Ilkley, LS29
First Monday of every month, 11am – 1pm
Idle Coffee House, Idle, BD10 (Dementia-friendly group)
First Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
City Library, Bradford, BD1
Fourth Tuesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
Manningham Mills, Bradford, BD9 (Dementia-friendly group)
First Wednesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
Dementia-friendly
Grange Interlink Community Centre, Bradford, BD7 (Women only group)
Second Wednesday of every month, 10am – 12pm
The Bothy, Shipley, BD18
Second Wednesday of every month, 2pm – 4pm
Woodroyd Medical Practice, Bradford, BD5
Fortnightly, 2pm – 4pm
Intouch Cafe Diner, Bradford, BD1
Every Thursday, 10am – 12pm
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.
Horton Grange Primary School, Bradford, BD7 (Volunteers speak Urdu and Punjabi)
Third Thursday of every month, 8.30am – 10.30am
Fisher Medical Practice, Skipton, BD23
Fourth Friday of the month, 1pm – 3pm
Cake-ole, Bradford, BD1 (LGBTQ+ friendly group)
First Saturday of the month, 9.30am – 11.30am
The Soroptimist Room, Skipton, BD23
Third Saturday of the month, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
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