What’s On

In Cottingham and District

The deadline for entries in the February 2026 “What’s On” section, is no later than the 17th January.

East Yorkshire Association of the National Trust
Monday 5th January – an illustrated talk by Dr Alex Ombler entitled ‘The History of Hessle Cliff, in Cottingham Civic Hall. Non-members welcome.
Monday 2nd February ‘Hidden Histories: Discovering the Yorkshire Wold Rangers’, an illustrated talk by Sally Hayes.

Arterian Singers
Rehearsals start again on the 6th January 7.30pm at Cottingham Methodist Church, Hallgate, Cottingham. Are you interested in joining a choir? We would love to meet you. We are a friendly mixed voiced group that sing a variety of music. Ring 07597 459000 for more details.

Haltemprice Art Group
Tuesday 6th January – In the Winter Garden
Tuesday 13th January – Design a Poster
Tuesday 20th January – Still Life Arrangement
Tuesday 27th January – Horses
Tuesday 3rd February – Decay
Meetings held Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 9pm, during term time, in the art room on the first floor of Cottingham High School. (A lift is available for our use)

Cottingham Local History Society
Wednesday 7th January – Medieval Beverley Colin Bradshaw. In the Cottingham Civic Hall, 7.45 to 9.15 pm.Meeting fee: Members £2.00, Visitors £4.00. Contact Chairman Peter McClure 845734. Website: [email protected].

Cottingham Men’s Deluda Society
Wednesday 7th January – Back to School. The Tickson Tarts.
Wednesday 21st January- Myth Legends and Witches. Paul Schofield
Wednesday 4th February – Building My Dream Ship. Mike Ratcliffe (Member).
Meetings held at the Willerby and Kirkella Social Club, 51A Main Street Willerby HU10 6BY. Meetings 1.30 pm for 2.00 pm. Cost per meeting paid at the door £4.00.

Hull Staamp and Postcard Club
Wednesday 7th January – Meetings are held in the Arlington Hall, Cottingham, HU16 4DP at 1pm for 1.30pm. There will be a meeting on. Mike Webb will speak on ‘Gibraltar’. For further details please contact the chairman [email protected].
Wednesday 21st January – Tony Plumbe will speak on ‘Nigeria: Pre-Independence Issues and Post-Independence Artwork and Proofs’

Civic Hall Film Shows
Thursday 8th January –  Wicked, the untold story of the witches of OZ The film starts at 2.00pm with doors open at 1.30pm. Admission (at the door) £3.00..

F4 Photographic Group – Cottingham’s Friendly Camera Club
Discover your passion for photography at F4 Photographic Group! We meet at 7.30pm every Thursday evening at Cottingham Civic Hall, offering a varied programme of guest speakers, practical workshops, competitions and photo outings. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, you’ll find friendly support and inspiration. New members are always welcome. Annual membership is just £80, with free trial evenings available. For more information, email: [email protected] or find us on Facebook.
Thursday January 8th – Yorkshire Photographic Union (YPU) Exhibition Selection Night 1
Thursday January 15th –  Competition – Print Round 3 – Open
Thursday January 22nd – YPU Selection Night 2
Thursday January 29th – YPU Selection Night 3 (FINAL)

Skidby Branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association
Thursday 8th January – New Year Meal in the Half Moon, Skidby. For more details please contact Edna Kellington 01482 843678 or any committee member.

East Yorkshire Embroidery Society (EYES)
Saturday 10th January Heather Audin of the Quilters’ Guild will speak on ‘Contemporary Quilts’. Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street 2pm for 2.30pm. Members £2. Visitors welcome from 2.15pm (£3). For further details contact [email protected].

Hull and East Riding Astronomical Society
Monday 12th January – 7.30 pm at the Civic Hall, 1 Market Green, Cottingham HU16 5QG. www.heras.org.uk). Title of Lecture:  “The Hertszsprung-Russel Diagram And The Life of Stars”. Guest Speakder: John Dunthorne (Cleethorpes and District Astronomical Society). Visitors:£4.00.

Macular Society Hull group
Friday 16th January  – Meeting held Sight Support Beverley Road  Hull 10.30 until 12 noon This first meeting of 2026 is a free and easy coffee meeting anyone living with central sight loss is welcome. For more information contact sight support 01482 342297.

East Yorkshire Woodturners
Tuesday 20th January – 7pm, Skidby Village Hall. (Doors open 6.30pm). Woodturning demonstration by Rick Dobney, Registered Professional Woodturner from Chesterfield. The club meets on the third Tuesday evening each month. Non-members are always welcome (£10.00 entry) – no need to book in advance. For information about the club, please visit the club’s website:  https://eastyorkshirewoodturners.org.uk.

Hull and East Riding New Stitchers (HENS)
Tuesday 20th January – Stitch and Chat. Members only. Third Tuesday on the month in the Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street, at 7.15 pm to 9.15 pm. Website: www.hullandeastridingnewstitchers.weebly.com.

Cottingham Methodist Church Musical Festival
23rd January to 7th February.  Piano from 5.00pm 23 January; 9.00am – 7.30pm Saturday 24th.  Instrumental Friday 30 (evening); Saturday 31 January.  Singing Friday 6 February afternoon/evening; Saturday 7th 9.00 – 6.30pm.  Audience members very welcome – join us for 30 minutes or a full day!  Admission from £3.00.

Cottingham Bowling Club.
Our indoor bowling sessions are now in full swing, and are staged every day during the winter, at varyng times at our New Village Road club house. New members are welcome and further details can be obtained from our Recruitment Secretary Lesley Davy (Tel 846611)

East Yorkshire Fly Dresser’s Guild.
Enhance your fly fishing skills and experience by joining like-minded fly fishers. We are a thriving group keen to learn and share the skills you need to create flies that catch fish. the club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, July and August excepted We meet monthly (September to June) at the Conservative Club, in Beverley. All welcome – please email [email protected].

Rebecca’s Colouring Club.
Colouring Club for adults. All materials provided. Plus tea and coffee. Just £5 entry. Every Thursday evening 7-8pm. In the Mark Kirby Hall, (at the side of St. Mary’s Church), Cottingham, HU16 4DD. Email [email protected] or search Rebecca H Art on Facebook for more info.

Cottingham Cricket Club
We run three Saturday sides, a Sunday side and junior teams from U9 to U15. Cottingham Cricket Club Junior training continues all through winter. Starting at 7pm every Friday night at South Hensley School sports hall. We welcome new members at any level. In the Summer, junior training is on a Friday evening with coaching sessions for all formats during the week. For any further information please contact Matt Aked at [email protected] or on Mobile 07986 329441. We are Clubmark Accredited and all Coaches are DBS checked”

Scottish Country Dancing
Monday nights in Arlington Hall with qualified teachers.  New dancers welcome 6.45 – 8.15 pm.  Main class 7.30 – 9.30pm.  £3 per session (first session free) including refreshments.   No partner necessary.  A great way to keep active and have fun.    Find us on Facebook or our website, RSCDSYork.com. Contact Joyce Cochrane 01482 871790 or Lynne Brooks 07834 992027.

Kirk Ella and Willerby Short Mat Bowling Club
Welcome new members at St Andrews Memorial Hall, Beverley Rd, Kirk Ella, HU10 7QA. Mondays and Thursdays, 2 – 4 pm (Sept – April). Summer, only Mondays. Come around 1.40pm. For new bowlers, 1st session is free. Club bowls available to borrow. Bring flat soled shoes. Contacts: Ian or Brenda 01482 650157; email [email protected]; visit website: https://sites.google.com/view/kewshortmatbowls/home.

Cottingham Food Bank
Cottingham Food Bank is open every Wednesday from
10am to 11.30pm. For £2.00 you will be able to select eight items from our shop style display and in addition refreshments are available in the Church hall next door. You can find us behind Zion Church, Hallgate Cottingham (access via left hand passage).  All welcome.

The Cottingham Community Garden Group
The Cottingham Community Garden Group [CCGG] meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 3pm on the Worklink site on Eppleworth Road Cottingham HU16 5YF [Far right corner past last polytunnel] – All welcome . Find us a Facebook or visit us to find out more.

Cottingham & Hull Folk Dance Club
Tuesday 7pm-9-30pm at the Darby and Joan Hall Finkle St., Cottingham. No experience necessary come on your own or bring a friend for light exercise in a friendly environment everyone one welcome. For further information please contact Jan Gray on 01482 840637.

Cottingham Bowling Club
Outdoor bowling has begun for friendly roll ups, league games and in house competitions. There is also an indoor carpet mat in the clubhouse for members to use. For further information go to cottinghambowlingclub.weebly.com or ring Leslie Davy on 01482 846611.

HULL OPTIMISTS  Swimming Therapy Group
Come and join a friendly group of Adults and Children at Frederick Holmes School, Inglemire Lane Hull, in a warm Hydrotherapy Pool.  The club is for persons with disabilities or have a fear of water, and are taught in a friendly and positive way how to overcome that fear and be safe in water and also  help with their mobility. We meet in term time every Monday evenings. There are two sessions, the first between 6pm and 7pm for Children and their Carers, and the second for Adults between 7pm and 8pm.  All are welcome. For further information and application details please contact:- Chris Hart on 07763 756345.

North Ferriby Short Mat Bowls Club
Village Hall, 50 Church Road, North Ferriby. HU14 3AA. Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-12noon, and Thursday Evenings, 7pm-9pm except second Thursday each month. All are welcome to any session and can borrow woods if required Please bring flat soled shoes. For further information please contact  Mike on  07889 007 005.