Adel Art Group

Adel Art Group is a painting group with a tutor, focusing mainly on watercolour painting, there is also some mixed media. Pastel has become very popular recently. Prospective members are invited to spend an evening with us, free of charge, to see for themselves, the suitability of our group to their needs. Meetings are held at The Old Stables, Adel. Tues 7.15pm - 9.15pm from mid-September to June.  Contact John Hartley on 01943 874 162

Adel Badminton Club

We are looking for new members to join our badminton club. Club night is on Mondays. We have one court and a sports and social club bar. Annual membership fee is £41/year.  Meets on Mondays at Adel War Memorial Association, Church Lane.  Contact no 0113 279 2818, email:

Adel Countrywomen's Association

Adel Countrywomen's Association meets at Adel Primary School on Mondays at 7.30pm. For further information call 0113 261 1363.

Adel Friday Bridge Club

Adel Friday Bridge Club plays Chicago every Friday at The Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Adel. Play starts at 7:15 and finishes around 10pm. New members and guests are always welcome.

Adel & District Horticultural Society

Adel & District Horticultural Society meets every second Monday in the month from September to May at the Friends Meeting House, New Adel Lane, at 7.45 pm. New members welcome. For further information please contact Mrs Tarn Everett on 0113 2613095

Adel History Group

See further details in 'About Adel / History' section from main menu on the left or click here .  See also 'What's on (Local Events)' for next meetings.

Adel Ladies' Luncheon Club

Adel Ladies' Luncheon Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Castle Grove Masonic Hall, Far Headingley, to enjoy lunch and interesting speakers. Call Mrs M. Huntley on 0113 230 1584 for details.

Adel Players

The Adel Players Dramatic Society is an organisation which produces 3 full length plays a year (no musicals) and very occasional one act plays. The society also organise theatre trips, social evenings and play readings. Rehearsals are held at Adel War Memorial Hall on Wednesday and Friday at 7.45pm.  Click here to view website

Adel Playgroup

meets at The Stables, Back Church Lane, every Friday (term time) from 10.oo to 11.45 am.  Toys, activities and crafts for children 0 to school age.  More information from

Adel Sports and Social Club (Adel War Memorial Association)

The facilities at Adel club are available for hire, including the sports facilities. For any situation - conferences, weddings, parties, sporting events etc  Contact Geoff Moore on 0113 2612998  Click here to visit their website

The Amici Singers

The Amici Singers are a mixed voice choir. They practice at Adel Methodist Church. For further information please call Elizabeth King on 0113 228 5932 or Brenda Hawer on 0113 267 1292. Website: www.theamicisingers.co.uk

Artybobs

Artybobs is a creative art, craft and messy session for children aged from 12 months to 4 years. Every Tuesday (during term times) from 10-11 am at the Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre starting January 2009

Painting, Fun Crafts, Playdough, Water Play, Sensory Play, Sand Play, Sing a long and refreshments, Different themed activities every week

Our sessions support the Early Learning Goals of England and enable children to socialise and make friends as well as nurturing their creativity...come along and join in the fun!

Email or telephone 07775911990 to find out more.

Athill Women's Institute

Athill Women's Institute meets on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) at Adel Memorial Hall, Church Lane, at 7.30pm. They have an interesting programme of speakers and an enjoyable social time. Visitors welcome at a charge of just £1. New members very welcome -call Mrs Margaret Whitaker, Secretary, on 0113 261 1969 for details.

Athill Rangers

Athill Rangers meet every other Friday night at The Stables, behind Adel Church, from 7:15 - 9:15pm. They are looking for new teenagers/ young ladies (max 26 years) to join them. Contact Kirstie Lewis on 0113 261 3322 for more details.

Northern Classical Bonsai Group

Northern Classical Bonsai Group meets at The Old Stables, St Johns Church, Back Church Lane, Adel, on the 1st Monday of each month from 7.30pm.  Contact John Armitage on 0113 267 7297 or email .

Older People's Action in the Locality (OPAL)

See 'What's on' section for next meetings 

There are 4 new OPAL activities -

New Craft Group meet on the 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at 2pm at the OPAL Office , Holt Park. Come along and be welcomed by Sandra, our new craft teacher. Do you have any art or craft materials lying around your house that you would like to give to a good home?  The OPAL Craft Group will be grateful to have surplus materials.

The Knitting Circle meet at the OPAL Office on the 2nd Wed of the month 2-4pm

New Exercise Class meets on Wednesdays 11.15am for an hour at Adel Stables

New OPAL Community Drop-Ins    Tel. OPAL Office for details.   Mon-Fri 10am-12, & 2.30-4pm on Wednesdays.

Ruth Berkoff 261 9103   Click here to see website

Phoenix Folk Dancers meet every Wednesday from 8 - 10pm at Adel Methodist Hall. Dance to live music. New members welcome. For more information, call 0113 261 1902.

S.T.A.R.S.

S.T.A.R.S. is an amateur theatre group based in Adel and committed to providing quality theatre in a variety of styles. They produce two plays a year at the Adel & Ireland Wood Community Centre, New Adel Lane, in June and October and occasionally tour. They meet Mondays and Fridays at 8.00pm. There is also a junior section - StarBurst - which provides an opportunity to a small group, aged from 9 to 18, to participate in an annual pantomime and a Summer School. For more information call 0113 264 6030 (Secretary) or email .

Yorkshire Countrywomen's Association (Adel Branch)

An organisation that is run for women by women and which offers a varied programme of talks, practical evenings and outings - both day and evening. Currently membership is drawn from a wide area centring on Adel. Non-sectarian, non-political. All welcome. Printed programme available. We meet Adel Primary School, Tile Lane, Adel LS16 8DY. Usually 2nd and 4th Mon in month (excluding school holidays) 7.30pm - 9.30pm   Please contact Mrs Ann Lightman for more details. email .  See also 'What's on (Local Events)' for next meetings.