What’s On

In Cottingham and District

The deadline for entries in the December 2025 “What’s On” section, is no later than the 17th November.

Haltemprice Art Group
Tuesday 4th November – Overlapping Circles
Tuesday 11th November – Drawing Up
Tuesday 18th November – From colour to mono
Tuesday 25th November – Literature
Tuesday 2nd December – Insects and other wee things
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)

Hull Women’s Literary Club
Tuedsay 4th November – Marion Large Memorial Lecture – Charlotte Bronté and Dress- Professor Valarie Sanders
Tuesday 18th November – At Home in Grasmere – Sandra Carmichael
Meetings held fortnightly on Tuesday 6.45 pm in St. Mary’s Sports Academy, Cranbook Avenue, Hull HU6 7TN.

Cottingham Local History Society
Wednesday 5th November – A German in Cottingham During the First World War. Annual Stamp Lecture, Mark Richmond. 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].

Hull Stamp and Postcard Club
Wednesday 5th November – Tony Smith will speak on ‘Nauru’. Wednesday 19th November – Anything But Stamps – Members. Both meetings will be held in the Arlington Hall, Cottingham, HU16 4DP at 1pm for 1.30. Visitors and prospective members are welcome. For further information contact Robert McMillan [email protected]. Website: https://www.hullphilatelicsociety.com/.

Cottingham Civic Hall – Film Shows
Thursday 6th November  – The Penguin Lessons. This will make you smile and chuckle..
Thursday 4th December -A Christmas Carol from Walt Disney Pictures with Jim Carney.
The film starts at 2.00pm with doors open at 1.30pm. Admission (at the door) £3.00.

f4 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. 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 November 6th – Competition: Best of the Annual Trip.
Thursday November 13th – Visiting speaker (ZOOM) – Polina Plotnikova “A Blank Canvas”.
Thursday November 20th – Inter Club Competition: F4 vs Bridlington f.Ocus.
Thursday November 27th – Open Print Round 2.

Hardy Plant Society, East Yorkshire Group
Thursday 6th November – Diane Clement – The Dark Months more than just snowdrops. In the Lund Village Hall,  YO25 9TF. Meetings start 7.30pm.

Skidby Branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association
Thursday 6th November – Julie Burn – Glass Art
For more details please contact Edna Kellington 01482 843678 or any committee member.

East Yorkshire Embroidery Society ( EYES )
Saturday 8th November – Nicki Parmenter ‘Travels in Textiles’ 2pm for 2.30pm in the Darby & Joan Hall. Visitors are welcome from 2.15pm (£3). For further details please contact [email protected].

Willerby Methodist Church
Saturday 8th November 2.30pm. A concert by Opera 17. in the church.  Tickets £5 available on the door,  Willerby Wives group holding a coffee morning on the 8th November in aid of Macmillan Cancer support. 10.00am to 12noon.  Tickets £1.

The Catholic Women’s League
Monday 10th November – 7.30 pm Mass for deceased. In the Garden room at Holy Cross church Carrington Ave.

Cottingham Men’s Deluda Society
Wednesday 12th November – Mike Rymer – The History of Garth Cottage, Elloughton.
Wednesday 26th November – Robin Russell – More Memories.
Wednesday 3rd December – Christmas Lunch, Christmas Quiz.
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.

Cottingham u3a
13th November – The presentation will be on “My life in gardening” by Roger Burnett.  We are delighted to welcome Roger to talk to us again about his long and successful career in professional horticulture.  From experienced gardeners to budding new gardeners, there will be something of interest for everyone.In tthe Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street, starting at 2.00 pm. For further information on bcoming a member, or any queries please see www.cottingham.u3asite.uk.

East Yorkshire Woodturners
Tuesday  November 18th – 7pm, Skidby Village Hall. (Doors open 6.30pm). Woodturning demonstration by Kate Kitchin, Registered Professional Woodturner from Wakefield. 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 18th November – Christmas fabric applique coasters. 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.

The Arts Society, Hull and East Riding
Tuesday 18th November – An illustrated lecture by Timothy Walker: “The 12 Plants of Christmas”. At 10.45 a.m. Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby. Non-members welcome. Guests £5.00. For further details please contact Membership Secretary, Andrew Frankland-Barber, tel. 0784 3784763.

East Yorkshire Assocation of the National Trust
Thursday 20th November – ‘Pearson Park and the Avenues’, an illustrated talk by Paul Schofield. They all take place in Cottingham Civic Hall, at 7.30p.m., and non-members are welcome.

Little Weighton Gardeners Club
Friday 21st November – 7.30pm. In LW Village Hall. AGM and Sheila Johnson and Roger Burnett with their favourite gardens in the UK and Northern Ireland. Plus Minces and Mulled Wine.

Macular Society Hull Group
Friday 21st November – 10.30 am until 12.15pm meeting held at Sight support Beverley Road Hull. The Beverley Ukulele Band are coming to entertain the group  with a sing along. For more information ring Sight Support 01482 342297.

Skidby Village Hall to Host Festive Christmas Craft Fayre
Sunday 30th November – from 12.30pm to 4pm, and will feature a wide range of stalls from local makers, crafters and small businesses. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to come along and get into the festive spirit.

Little Weighton Village Hall
Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December – Voices of Weighton. VOWs  ‘10 years of Christmas’ show in on at Little Weighton Village Hall on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th December at 7:30pm. Tickets are all £10 and are available from [email protected].

Hull Savoyards
Saturday 6th December – present a new comic operetta at Cottingham Civic Hall from 2.30pm and 7.30pm – Dick Whittington or Rataplan and his rat plan. Tickets £10.00 and £5.00 (U16).

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
A Xmas Raffle and Coffee Morning is to be held Saturday 6th December 2025 at 10.00a.m. All Welcome.

Arterian Singers
Rehearsals are held at Cottingham Methodist Church, Hallgate, Cottingham, Tuesdays at 7.30. We are a mixed voice choir, singing a variety of music. We welcome new members. Ring 07597 459000 for more information.

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