What’s On

In Cottingham and District

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

Cottingham Men’s Deluda Society
Wednesday 2nd September – An Intriging Revisit of Hull’s Lost Historic Buildings – Dennis Chapman.
Wednesday 16th September – Yorkshire’s Marine Fishing – John Scotney
Wednesday 30th September – Thia By Train – 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.

Cottingham Civic Hall Film Club
Thursday 3rd September 2026 – this starts our new season and the film will be  “Maria”. This film was released in the UK in 2025 and stars Angelina Jolie as opera singer Maria Callas, and follows the week before her death in 1977 in Paris, as she reflects on her life and career. I have attached a poster for information. Enjoy a film and refreshments, admission £3.00. Doors open at 1.30pm.

Skidby Branch of the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association
Thursday 3rd September – Sandra Barber – Me and My Camera. In the Skidby Village Hall.
Thursday 1st October – Anthony Drew – Sailor to Rocking Horse Maker.

Skidby Village Hall – Quiz Night
Friday 11th September 2026 at 7pm. Join us for an evening of brain-teasing fun and hearty food, Included in the ticket price of just £10 per person.  Spaces are limited, so gather your friends and family, and get your team booked in early. To book your team, email: [email protected].

East Yorkshire Embroidery Society (EYES)
Saturday 12th September – in the Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street. 2pm for 2.30pm. Members £2. Visitors welcome from £2.15pm (£3). Nicky Brunger ‘Cross Stitch. New Directions at 60.’ For further details contact [email protected].

Arts Society, Hull & East Riding
Tuesday 15th September – Colin Shindler: “Sixty Years On: Life in Britain as seen in 1960s Films”. At 10.45 a.m. Lazaat Hotel, Woodhill Way, Cottingham. Non-members welcome. Guest tickets £5.00 For further details contact Membership Secretary, Andrew Frankland-Barber (tel.07843 784763).

Hull Stamp & Postcard Club
Wednesday 16th September – Jenny Wolvers ‘Syria & Libya’. Wednesday 7th October Members present Postcards. Meetings are held in the Arlington Hall at 1.30pm. Doors open at 1pm. Visitors and prospective members welcome. For further details please contact the secretary at [email protected].

Little Weighton Gardeners
Friday 17th September – We have a talk on “Medicinal Properties of Everyday Plants” from Georgina Pugh. 7.30pm. £3 entry with tea/coffee & biscuits included. All welcome. in LW Village Hall.

Macular Society Hull Group
Friday 17th September – Meeting held at Sight Support Beverley Road Hull 10.30 am until 12.15 pm  Guest speaker Liz Meach from Hulls Talking Newspaper giving a talk on the history of The Talking newspaper  and how it’s all produced each fortnight.For more information ring 01482 342297.

Hull Spanish and Latin American Society
We host meetings throughout the year that include talks, films and social gatherings.  The 2026/7 programme starts on Friday 2nd October with an illustrated talk by Geoff Lawes: “Volunteers from Hull in the Spanish Civil War”.   The talk is at 7.30 pm, preceded at 7pm by a short AGM and followed by light refreshments.  In the small hall of the Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street.  New members welcome.  There is no charge for this meeting, just a donation to cover the cost of refreshments. For more information contact the Society’s President, Joy Maguet at [email protected] or see our Facebook page: Hull Spanish & Latin American Society (HSLAS)

Cottingham Bowling Club
Extends a warm invitation to everyone—whether you arrive solo or bring a friend, you’ll be made to feel welcome. Experience the enjoyment of flat green bowls with your first game free at our friendly club. All you need is a pair of flat-soled shoes; if you don’t have any, we’ve got most sizes available for loan, as well as bowls if required. To get started, join us for our Sunday morning roll-up, which begins with a meet at 09:45 for a 10:00am start. Flat green bowls is a fantastic way to keep active and enjoy some gentle exercise. Indoor bowling can be added after outdoor season ends. For further details, please contact our Recruitment Secretary, Lesley Davy, on Tel: 846611. You can also visit our website or Facebook page to find out more about Cottingham Bowling Club.

Arterian Singers
The Choir is having its summer break. Rehearsals begin again on the 8th September at Cottingham Methodist Church, Hallgate, Cottingham, 7.30pm in preparation for our October concert. If you are interested in joining you will be very welcome. We are a mixed voice choir singing a variety of music. For more information ring 07597 459000.

Keep Fit & Line Dancing Classes
In the Darby & Joan Hall, Finkle Street, Cottingham.
Keep fit Mondays 10am-11am or 11 15am-12 15pm chair exercises then low impact aerobics
Line dancing Tuesdays 10am-11am beginners are welcome. Contact  Janet Trew    M.BATD (SB)  A.BATD (JB)   01482 666794   or  07773 189990.

Alternative Aquatics
Is a local self-help group providing gentle exercise for people with back & mobility problems in warm water. On Thursdays, 4.45–6pm term-time, at Hydrotherapy Pool, Frederick Holmes School, Inglemire Lane, Hull. Cost is £52/ 13-week term. Places now available; for info or a free trial, call Karen (807072) or Steve (826873)

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].

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.

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:- Karen Brockwell Mobile: 07895 178218.

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.