Charleston Community Centre and Library
60 Craigowan Road
Dundee
DD2 4NL

Contact: Reception
Tel: 436723

• 12+ Girls Group in the 'Twa Semis' (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 6.15 to 7.15pm
  Details: A group for girls to come along and get together.
  
 

• 12+ Youth Dance Class (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
  Details: Offers young girls the opportunity to take part in various dance styles and to meet new friends.
  
 

• 12-14 Years Arts & Crafts Group (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Thursday: 6.15 to 7.00pm
  Details: 'Twa Semis'
  
 

• 12-14's Youth Group (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Thursday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
  Details: ‘Twa Semis’. Contact Jim Hopkins on 01382 432976.
  
 

• 15+ Youth Group in the 'Twa Semis' (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 7.30 to 8.30pm
  Details: Contact Jim Hopkins, Communities Worker for further information: - 01382 432976.
  
 

• 50+ Group (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 1.00 to 4.00pm
  Details: This group meets on a Wednesday afternoon - play Bingo, go on trips, fundraise, help out with centre events etc.
  
 

• 5-8's Kidszone (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Monday: 4.00 to 5.00pm
  Costs: 50p
  Details: 50p Charge for Kidszone, refreshments/snacks provided.
  
 

• 9-11's Kidszone (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Monday: 5.15 to 6.15pm
  Costs: 50p
  Details: 50p Charge for Kidszone, refreshments/snacks provided.
  
 

• Arts & Crafts Group (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Thursday: 1.00 to 3.00pm
  Details: Various arts and crafts take place in this group e.g. quilting, crochet, dressmaking etc.
  
 

• Baby Rhyme Time (Runs: From 11th Jan 2008, Weekly)
  Friday: 10.00 to 10.45am
  Details: Come along and meet other mums and join in the fun with nursery rhymes, storytelling, songs and music. Must be accompanied by a baby under 1 year old!
  
 

• Book Club (Runs: Throughout the year, Monthly)
  Monday: 2.00 to 3.00pm
  Details: Meets on the last Monday of each month. For more information please contact Mary Ritchie - telephone 01382 436723.
  
 

• Charleston Job Shop (DEAP) (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Friday: 9.30am to 12 noon
  Details: Improve your potential to gain employment. Services including CV’s, job search, job vacancies and internet access. For more information contact Annette Miller, telephone 01382 432973.
  
 

• Communications Intermediate 1 (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Monday: 1.00 to 3.00pm
  Details: Brush up on your reading, writing, talking skills in a relaxed friendly environment. Crèche available. To find out more contact Mary Ritchie on 01382 436723.
  
 

• Computer Class for Parents (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Thursday: 9.30am to 12 noon
  Friday: 9.30am to 12 noon
  Details: This group gives adults the opportunity to work towards gaining the European Computing Driving Licence qualification. Contact Julia Fraser for more information on 01382 432947 (Link Worker with Working for Families team).
  
 

• Creative Writing (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 1.00 to 3.00pm
  Details: No previous writing experience needed to join this group. Come along and meet new friends and be creative in a relaxed and friendly environment. Crèche available. To find out more contact Mary Ritchie on 01382 436723.
  
 

• Discovery Credit Union (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Thursday: 1.00 to 4.00pm
  Details: This runs in the ‘Twa Semis’ every Thursday afternoon. For further information contact the Centre on 01382 436723.
  
 

• Drama Club 8+ Years (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 6.00 to 8.00pm
  Details: This group helps children develop their creative skills through drama. It also helps the children to work on their communication skills, gain confidence and make new friends.
  
 

• Dundee West IT Group (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 1.30 to 4.00pm
  Details: Contact Mary Docherty on 01382 437730.
  
 

• Family Support (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 8.00 to 9.30pm
  Details: This group offers support for families and friends who are affected by misuse of drugs and alcohol.
  
 

• Headway (Runs: Throughout the year, Fortnightly)
  Thursday: 1.00 to 4.30pm
  
 

• Homework Club (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 3.30 to 4.30pm
  Costs: Free
  Details: This class can help support your child with their homework; it is in partnership with Charleston Family Support Centre and Community Family Support Project in the Library. No charge. Contact on Audrey Taylor 01382 819121.
  
 

• Keep Fit (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Monday: 9.00am to 12.30pm
  Wednesday: 10.00 to 11.30am
  Costs: £1
  Details: A free creche is provided which must be booked in advance. Run by Charleston Health Action Troopers (CHAT).
  
 

• Mucky Pups Parent & Toddler Group (Runs: During term time, Fortnightly)
  Friday: 1.30 to 3.00pm
  Details: Contact Audrie Taylor Family Support Project for further information on 01382 819121
  
 

• North Law Centre (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 10.00am to 2.00pm
  Details: Peter Kinghorne - booking in advance required 01382 436723.
  
 

• Time for Me - For Busy Mums (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Tuesday: 9.30 to 11.30am
  Costs: Free
  Details: Are you a mum with pre-school or school age children? Would you like to meet other mum's in the local area in a friendly and relaxed environment. A variety of activities and workshops e.g. pampering sessions, local visits etc. A free crèche is provided with this class. This class is free of charge. To find out more contact Mary Ritchie at Charleston Community Centre and Library on 01382 436723.
  
 

• 'Twa Semis' Charlie's Angels Support Group (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Wednesday: 1.00 to 3.00pm, 6.00 to 8.00pm
  Costs: Free
  Details: Support group for parents/carers who have a family member with social, emotional, behavioural difficulties (ASD/dysparaxia/dyslexia etc). (no cost). For more information contact Wendy Higgins on 07951 592341.
  
 

• Women's Group (Runs: Throughout the year, Weekly)
  Friday: 10.00am to 1.00pm
  Details: As well as socialising with each other, the group go on trips, participate in other citywide community centre events as well as involve themselves in a range of feel-good activities.
  
 

• World Wise (Runs: During term time, Weekly)
  Monday: 1.00 to 3.00pm
  Details: Learn how to work with the media, plan your own event or project and find out about trade justice, human rights and environmental issues. Explore the issues and get the skills you need to change the world. Creche available if booked in advance. For further details or to book a place contact 01382 432947.