Summer Art Club – Fridays 24th July to 31st August
Horsforth’s Summer Art Club is back again for 2026 with art activities for children aged 7-14 and a whole range of activities for creative young minds.
At only £2.88 tickets are selling out fast, so click on the link to book now:
The Summer Arts Club is brought to you by Horsforth’s brand new charity belong, with the support of Horsforth councillors and Horsforth Arts Society, and funded by Outer North West Community Committee.
Uniform Exchange at St Margaret’s Church Mon – Fri 10-12
Drop off your unwanted items or look for what you need for free. Open Monday to Friday 10 -12, but if you come on a Thursday (from 30th July) you can also join in with the Summer Play Cafe.
Open throughout the summer holidays.
Summer Play Cafe at St Margaret’s every Thurs 10 -12 from 30th July – 27th Aug
All ages welcome to the St Margaret’s Summer Play Cafe – come along for games, fun, friendship and refreshments!
Note:
The Play Cafe is on Thursdays 10 -12 EXCEPT 6th August when it will be held on Tues 4th August instead.
The Uniform Exchange will be running alongside the Play Cafe – you are free to take items of clothing that you need.
Please note, parents and carers need to stay with their children.
Year 6 Youth Group – Transition to High School – Tuesdays evenings through the summer
A new youth group has started in Horsforth aimed at easing the transition for pupils leaving year 6 and starting high school in September.
The Leeds Youth Service Year 6 group, which is free to attend, started at the Brownlee Stone Centre on Town Street in June and will run from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday evenings all the way through the summer holidays helping pupils to get ready for the challenge of high school in a friendly environment with support from youth workers.
Calling Crafters – book a stall for the 17th Oct Craft Fair
The Grove Methodist are running their third Craft Fair on Sat 17th October – they have proved very popular events in the past.
If you would like a stall to display and sell your handmade items, please contact Christine Martin on christineannemartin@gmail.com or on 07759957997. Stalls usually get booked up fairly quickly. Cost £25 per stall.
Or just put the date in your diary! There will be a lovely array of beautiful things to browse, plus a cafe for refreshments.
Get your produce ready to enter the Produce Show!
As part of this year’s Green Festival on Sunday 20th September 2026 HCA are hosting another family friendly produce show. There are two main age categories:
Any Age
- Best Root Vegetable
- Best All Round Vegetable
- Best selection of fruit
- Best Collection of Vegetables (3-5 different vegetables grown by the exhibitor)
Children only – 7 years and under or Ages 8-14
- Pot plant grown by young gardener
- Best Sunflower
- Best vegetable grown by young gardener
The show is open to all, and all entries are welcome.
Further details about how to enter will be published nearer the time.
Why not have a go?
Grove Cinema Friday 7th August 6.45pm for 7pm showing of ‘Darkest Hour’
During the early days of World War II, with the fall of France imminent, Britain faces its darkest hour as the threat of invasion looms. As the seemingly unstoppable Nazi forces advance, and with the Allied army cornered on the beaches of Dunkirk, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the leadership of the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman). While maneuvering his political rivals, he must confront the ultimate choice: negotiate with Hitler and save the British people at a terrible cost or rally the nation and fight on against incredible odds. Directed by Joe Wright, DARKEST HOUR is the dramatic and inspiring story of four weeks in 1940 during which Churchill’s courage to lead changed the course of world history.
Breeze in the Park Weds 12th Aug 12-4pm DRURY FIELDS
Interactive play system, arts zone, food and, of course, the classic inflatables. Tickets £1
Summer Skills Club – Woodworking at Horsforth Shed – 3 days 18th – 20th Aug 9.30am -2.30pm
Great workshop for 11-16 year olds – learn fantastic practical skills, make projects and meet new people. No previous experience needed. All tools, materials and PPE provided. Cost: £45. The Shed is next to St James’ Church on Low Lane. Contact Robert Mifsud, Shed Manager on info@horsforthshed.co.uk
Bereavement Cafe Friday 21st Aug 1.30pm at Cragg Hill Baptist
Come along to this gentle welcoming space where you will be met with warmth, compassion and a cuppa.
Just come as you are, whether you want to chat or sit quiet.
For more details contact Lynn on bereavementcafe6@gmail.com or on 07809701493
Grove Cinema Friday 4th Sept 6.45 for 7pm showing of ‘WITNESS’
Starring Harrison Ford, Lukas Haas and Keely McGillis.
When a young Amish boy (Lukas Haas) witnesses a murder in a big city train station, detective Jon Book (Harrison Ford) is given the job of protecting him. Suspecting that the murder was part of a police conspiracy, Book retreats to the small farming community where the boy lives. As time passes, and despite massive cultural difference, the detective falls in love with the boy’s widowed mother (Kelly McGillis). ‘Witness’, the first Hollywood film from Australian director Peter Weir, was nominated for eight Oscars and won two (editing and original screenplay).
In the Grove Centre, entrance on New Street, free but donations welcome to cover license costs. Refreshments in the interval.
Horsforth Shed Drop-In Sessions Tues and Thurs afternoons from 8th Sept
Want to get out of the house, learn new skills and make friends? Horsforth Shed Drop-In Sessions are open to any adult and run on Tuesdays 1-3pm & Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm. The Shed is next to St James’ Church on Low Lane and has a well-equipped workshop with trained supervisors and a social area for refreshments. There are no set fees, they operate on a ‘give as you are able’ basis. For more info contact info@horsforthshed.co.uk or see their website.
Mother’s Union Meeting at St Margaret’s – Once a month usually 3rd Tuesday 2pm NEXT MEETING SEPTEMBER
Mothers’ Union is an international Christian charity that supports families and campaigns for social justice. We meet once a month at St Margaret’s Parish Centre and everyone is welcome to join us – tea and cake provided. topics and dates for the next few meetings to come soon.
Green Festival Sunday 20th September 11.30am – 3pm in Hall Park
Following the great success of the Green Festival last year, Horsforth Climate Action are working with Friends of Horsforth Hall Park to repeat the event this September.
If you are a local community group or small business who would like to take part, promoting sustainable living and engaging the community please head to the website to read the guidance and complete the application form.
Jigsaw Sale Sat 26th September 10 -12.30 at Central Methodist (opposite the library)
Come and browse an impressive selection of jigsaws at low prices!
Refreshments and home baking available, so come and have a cuppa and cake!