St. Sampson's Centre
|| Church St. York, YO1 8BE || 01904 652247 ||Welcome to the St. Sampson’s Centre!
What is St. Sampson’s?
St. Sampson’s Centre is a community hub based in a former church building in the city centre of York. The centre provides a range of activities and a café so that local people can come together, reduce loneliness and isolation, and improve the wellbeing of older people and other residents through provision of support, advice, information, low-cost food and social activities. The café provides volunteer opportunities for ex-offenders and people with learning disabilities. Historically the centre and activities have focused on people over 60 but the centre and most activities are now open to people of all ages and backgrounds. By opening to people of all ages, the centre hopes to engender improved community cohesion, safety, and restore civic pride. The ethos is to offer a ‘home away from home’ to users.
What’s on at the
centre?
Weekly Events
Board Games Morning
Every Monday morning in the Annexe from 10:30 – 12:30
There is a variety of different games available, including cribbage, dominoes, cards, backgammon, chess and many more!
Tea & Toast in the Annexe
Tuesdays 10:00am – 1:00pm
Join us in the annexe for hot drinks & a toasted tea cake.
Games Afternoon
Join us for an afternoon of games including:
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- Open the Box
- Bingo
- Play Your Cards Right
Fantastic fun for all, cheap entry and great prizes!
Deal or No Deal
Each week there will be two draws, where a ticket will be picked for the chance to play Deal or No Deal.
Top cash prize, vouchers, and more to be won!
Tickets may be sold throughout the week but you must be present on the day to play.
Monthly Events
Benefits Advice Drop-in
Every first Monday of the month we are joined by the City of York Council, alongside Age UK York, who are here to offer advice regarding money and benefits.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Samaritans
Every first Wednesday of the month we have some visitors from Samaritans. If you are struggling with your mental health / wellbeing, or simply need someone to listen to you, they are here to chat to you.
Time: 11am – 1pm
Live Music
Join us for live music every month here at the centre. Acts include:
- Craig on the piano
- Bryn on the guitar
To find out more and when these events take place, check out our social media!
Age UK
On the second Wednesday of the month, Age UK will be here offering advice and can point you in the direction of further support such as help at home, support for carers, advice on benefits and social activities.
Come and chat to them and check that you are accessing all of the support available to you.
Time: 1 – 3pm
U3A Scrabble Group
Every second Thursday of the month we host the U3A scrabble group in the Annexe, you are welcome to join and have a game of scrabble with them!
Time: 1pm – 4pm
York Bike Belles
Once a month, York Bike Belles pays us a visit to offer bike rides to customers and help people get into green spaces who would otherwise struggle. They have a triobike where you can comfortably sit with a blanket and be taken on a short ride around the city.