Social activities for older people

Meeting up with people you know and meeting new people is very good for you in lots of ways, and there are lots of opportunities for older people. You could take a look at the Age UK website. Each local Age UK has its own unique timetable of clubs and classes - what runs at one Age UK will be different to a neighbouring one. Examples include:

• Arts & Crafts
• Bridge group
• Coffee morning
• Men in Sheds
• Photography club
• Pub meal
• Quizzes
• Tea dance

You can make friends through Age UK

You can meet a ‘befriender’ with similar interests, who will visit you at home or give you a weekly friendship call:
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Cafés

Many local Age UKs run cafes and restaurants providing a meeting point for older people the community. Click on the link and put in your postcode to find cafes that take part near you.

Day Centres

Age UK also run day centres which offer companionship, social activities, hot meals and more: Click here for more details

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