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Groups & activities

Whether you're looking for an after school club, a creative outlet, some fresh air, or just somewhere to be - there's a social group at the High Backs for you.

Here's what we run regularly.

A young child in an orange top reaches across an outdoor table covered with a spread of fresh fruit including bananas, oranges, grapes and strawberries at a Monday Family Hub session.

Monday Family Hub

Every Monday, 4.30-6.30pm

A weekly after school club for kids of all ages - games, activities, and good fun in and outdoors. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Burnhill MENding Minds

Every Tuesday, 7-8pm

A men's group meeting every Tuesday - a supportive space for men to talk, listen, and connect. Run in partnership with the Burnhill MENding Minds group. Find out more on their Facebook page.

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Men gather, sitting and standing, outside two wooden cabins. They are eating or cooking at a barbeque at the High Backs site. Three men are wearing high-vis outfits.
A homemade cake in a foil baking tray sits on a checked tablecloth alongside knitting needles and pieces of knitting in pale green and white wool — the hallmarks of a Knitting Group session at the High Backs.

Knitting Group

Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 11am-12.30pm

Come along for cake, a cuppa and a chat - whether you're an experienced knitter or picking up needles for the first time, everyone is welcome. Margaret can even show you how to knit with no needles at all!

Coffee Afternoon

Last Wednesday of every month, 12-2pm

A monthly social group for anyone who fancies a chat and some company - no need to book, just turn up. Pop in for a cuppa, a blether, and some good company. Just come as you are and stay as long as you like.

A group of adults sit around a table on a sunny day at the High Backs, with cups and plates in front of them. The garden green and surrounding houses are visible in the background.
A checked cloth covers a table strewn with creative cards being used to decorate water bottles. A woman's hands hold a card. Coffee cups sit on the table.

Soulful Seasons

Monthly on Thursdays, 5.30-7pm

A creative and nurturing social group for women, with a different themed activity each month - from candle making to cake decorating to day trips. This group is currently full. Keep an eye on our Facebook for future group spaces.

Crafts & Enterprise Group

Limited space - book through Facebook

Our new Crafts Enterprise Group begins the first week of October 2026. It takes place each Thursday 5.30-7.30pm in the run up to Christmas. We'll be making soaps, candles, ceramics, and box frames to sell at our Christmas Event.

Handcrafted Soap Display
Cooking Workshop Scene

Cooking Class

Mondays 5.30-7.30pm (6 weeks)

A new cooking class led by Margaret begins on the 5th October 2026 and will last for 6 weeks. We have sampled the delicious soups and cakes Margaret makes for lots of our groups and events and can't wait to learn her secrets!

Weekend Gardening

Weekends - prior booking

Come and get your hands in the soil in our community garden. Our weekend growing sessions are open to anyone who wants to learn, grow, and enjoy the garden. These sessions are available on request - just get in touch and we'll book you in.

A chest height raised bed shows flowers and plants in the beginning stages of growth. A bee ornament has solar lights for eyes.

Find out more about how to get involved

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