Third party clubs by days of the week
These clubs and activities are organised by third parties and individuals, not Age UK Northamptonshire. We endeavour to keep the details accurate and up-to-date, so please let us know if anything needs correcting.
Mondays
Good Companions Tea Dance - fortnightly
A two hour programme of discussion, exercise, quizzes and guest speakers.
Venue: Jubilee Hall (behind Parish Hall), Church of St Alban the Martyr, Broadmead Avenue, Northampton NN3 2RA.
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £2.00
Please contact Carol Pritchard 01604 756111 if you are interested in attending.
Nifty 50 Plus - every Monday and Wednesday
Activities, including mini tennis, badminton and more. Bring own refreshments.
Venue: Redwell Leisure Centre, Barnwell Road, Wellingborough NN8 5LP
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: varies
Swanspool Senior Citizens Club - every Monday
Weekly social to enjoy refreshments, bingo and raffle.
Venue: Kingsway Centre, 150 Kingsway, Wellingborough NN8 3PA
Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £2.00
For more information call Irene on 01933 381440 or 07870 517 603 or Lorraine on 07541 106 149.
Irthlingborough Old Peoples Welfare Association - Monday Club
Comfortable surroundings where retired people can enjoy a bit of company and tea, coffee and a cooked meal.
Venue: The College Street Centre, College St, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough NN9 5TU
Time: Every Monday 9.30am - 4.00pm
For more information call Janice Childs on 01933 651241 or 01933 681373.
Weston Favell Friendship Group - every Monday
Venue: Arlbury Road Community Centre, Arlbury Road, Blackthorn, Northampton NN3 8QJ.
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £2.00
For more information call Lesley Field on 01604 847282.
Kingsthorpe Get Up & Go
Reducing falls and improving overall balance
Time: 10.45am - 11.30am
Cost: £5
Location: The Breathe in Space, 21 Welford Road, Northampton NN2 8AQ
Contact: Jo Moore on 01604 715707 or email info@thebreatheinspace.co.uk
Lings Forum Get Up & Go
Falls prevention exercises to help with balance and strength
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Cost: £5
Location: Lings Forum, Billing Brook Road, Northampton NN3 8JR
Contact: Reception 01604 838333 or christopher.serbyn@nltrust.org.uk
Pilates
Improve posture and flatten your tummy
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Location: Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill, Northampton NN4 6ED
Contact: Nikki Freeman 07903 500734 or nikkifreeman181@gmail.com
Yardley Arts CIC
Sign up for a workshop or class in jewelry, sculpture, art and other fun activities.
Location: Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley Hastings NN7 1EU
For more details and days and times call 01604 696906 or email info@yardleyarts.org
Tuesdays
Knit & Knatter - monthly
Senior citizen social club. Come and enjoy the informal gathering. Enjoy a chat over a nice cuppa, no need to be a knitter. All welcome
Venue: St David's Community Cafe, St David's Church Hall, Eastern Avenue South, Northampton NN2 7QB
Time: from 11.00am
Cost: £5, pay as you go
Further information about Knit & Knatter to follow.
Keep Fit
This class is led by a professional fitness trainer.
Venue: Abington Community Centre
Time: 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Cost: £5 per week, pay as you go, contact office@abingtoncc.co.uk for details.
Bridge Club A thriving and friendly Bridge Club for beginners and improvers.
Venue: Northampton Bridge Club, Encon House, Owl Close, Northampton NN3 6HZ
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: £3.00, pay as you go
Dance Classes for Over 55s
In association with Moving Together Creative Dance Company
Venue: Castle Theatre, Castle Way, Wellingborough NN8 1XA
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Cost: £6 per session
Booking essential or call Moving Together 0116 482 9233.
Moulton Tuesday Club - fourth Tuesday of the month
A friendly, stimulating social afternoon of activities, guest speakers, tea, coffee and free raffle.
Venue: Guide Hall, Barlow Lane, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7SZ
Time: 2.150pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £3.00 pay as you go.
For more information call Tony Paddison on 01604 844125 or Hazel Lack on 01604 646795.
Northampton Community Sheds - Tuesday and Friday - weekly
A friendly group that enjoys reviving their practical skills to renovate furniture and other craft project of their own choosing. Conmpany, conversation, sharing of tools and skills. Tea and biscuits provided.
Venue: Spencer Contact (a Christian furniture reuse charity), Gladstone Close, Kings Heath, Northampton NN5 7AY.
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £12.00 annual fee, contribution towards refresshments welcome.
Call Keith Westhead on 01604 585 821 for more details.
Naseby Wellbeing Group
A friendly group meets every week for conversation and activities.
Venue: Naseby Village Hall, Haselbach Road, Naseby NN6 6BT.
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: £3 per session
Call 01604 611200 for more details.
Not So Dusty - fortnightly
A friendly group meets for conversation and activities.
Venue: Duston Community Centre, Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton NN5 6DT.
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: £1.50 per session for non members, £1.00 for members (£5 annual fee)
Contact Richard Hodges by email dandj.hodges@gmail.com
Irthlingborough Old Peoples Welfare Association - Tuesday and Friday Club
Comfortable surroundings where retired people can enjoy a bit of company and a meal every week.
Venue: The College Street Centre, College St, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough NN9 5TU
Time: Every Monday 10.30am - 2.00pm
For more information call Janice Childs on 01933 651241 or 01933 681373.
Memory Cafe - every second Tuesday of the month
Drop-in cafe for a chance to talk and socialise.
Venue: Rockingham Road Baptist Church Rooms, Rockingham Road, Kettering NN16 9JA
Time: 2.00pm
Cost: varies
Contac The Kettering Rotary Club for more details ketteringrotaryclub@gmail.com
Indoor Bowls - every Tuesday
Venue: Beanfield Community Centre, Beanfield Avenue, Corby NN18 0AX
Time: 11.15am - 12.15pm
Cost: £2.00 per session
Call Fred for more information on 01536 206080 or 07868 336 585.
Coffee afternoon club
Time: 12.50pm - 3pm
Location: Lawn Tennis Club, Westwood Way, Northampton NN3 3HH
For more information contact Karen on 07790 563748.
Lodge Farm Get Up & Go
Falls prevention and balance control exercises
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: £5
Location: Lodge Farm Community Centre, Crestwood Road, Northampton NN3 8JJ
Contact: Raphael Davighi 07312 247637 or rdavighi@fitnesswithoutboundaries.com
Low Impact Dance Classes
Come and have fun whilst getting fit
Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm or 7.00pm - 7.45pm
Cost: £5 per hour or £4 for 45 minute session
Location: Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill, Northampton NN4 6ED
Contact: Denise Hutchinson on 0779 606077 or fondemi1@yahoo.co.uk
Moulton Get Up & Go
Falls prevention and balance control exercises
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: £5
Location: Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill, Northampton NN3 7AX
Contact: Raphael Davighi 07312 247637 or rdavighi@fitnesswithoutboundaries.com
Moulton Tuesday Club
A friendly social afternoon of discussion, activities, guest speakers, light refreshments and free raffle. All welcome.
Time: 2.15pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £3 pay as you go
Location: Guide Hall, Barlow Lane, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7SZ
Contact: Chairman Tony Paddison on 01604 844125; Vice chairman Hazel Lack on 01604 646795
Sollus Health Get Up & Go
Falls prevention exercises, aiding strength and balance.
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Cost: £5
Location: Sollus Healthcare, Frank Bruno Foundation, Standens Barn, Northampton NN3 9TW
Contact: Bob Allen 07515 014308
Wednesdays
Dostiyo Asian Women and Girls Association weekly classes
For more information call 01604 816080 or 07572 896361
Venue: 62/66 Dunster Street, Northampton NN1 3JY
Time: 10.30am - 2.00pm
Cost: Annual membership £7.50 then £5 per month.
Fitness ‘n’ Fun for the over 50s every week
Excellent for developing strength, flexibility and wellbeing. One hour exercise followed by tea and chat.
Venue: James Lewis Court, Birchfield Crescent, off Birchfield Road East NN3 2TH
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Cost: £3.50 pay as you go
Please contact Judith on 01604 401370
Dance Classes for Over 55s
In association with Moving Together Creative Dance Company
Venue: St Augustine's Hall, London Road, Daventry NN11 4BZ
Time: 1.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: £6 per session
Booking essential or call Moving Together 0116 482 9233.
Dance Classes for Over 55s
In association with Moving Together Creative Dance Company
Venue: Milton Malsor Village Hall, High Street, Milton Malsor, Northampton NN7 3AS
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Cost: £6 per session
Booking essential or call Moving Together 0116 482 9233.
Bozeat Lunch Club
Lunch, activities and socialising
Venue: Little Chapel, Dychurch Lane, Bozeat NN29 7JP
Time: 11.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8.50 pay as you go
Contact Linda Brett for more details on 07846 217633.
Nifty 50 Plus - every Monday and Wednesday
Activities, including mini tennis, badminton and more. Bring own refreshments.
Venue: Redwell Leisure Centre, Barnwell Road, Wellingborough NN8 5LP
Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm
Cost: varies
Wootton Seniors Club
A friendly club where older residents of Wootton can meet up
Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm
Contact: Jean Penny 01604 762323
Clover Hill Lunch Club - second Wednesday of the month
Venue: Midland Band Club, 2 Hallwood Road, Kettering NN16 9RG
Time: 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cost: £6.00
Call David on 01536 512929 for more details.
Activities, Companionship and Enjoyment (ACE) - fortnightly on Wednesdays
Venue: Corby Conservative Club, Cottingham Rd, Corby NN17 1SZ
Time: 10.30am - 12.00pm
Cost: £2.50
Call Carol Hipkiss for more information on 01536 204032 or 07981 588 268.
Good Companions Cuppa Lunch Club - fortnightly on Wednesday
Venue: Broadmead Community Church, Broadmead Avenue Northampton NN3 2QY (previously at Northampton Lawn Tennis Club)
Time: 11.30am to 2pm
Light snacks and lunches - variable.
Cost: £3
Please contact Karen Gardner on 07790 563 748 if you are interested in attending
Kingsthorpe Get Up & Go
Reducing falls and improving overall balance
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am
Cost: £5
Location: The Breathe in Space, 21 Welford Road, Northampton NN2 8AQ
Contact: Jo Moore on 01604 715707 or email info@thebreatheinspace.co.uk
Thursdays
Far Cotton Go-Getters
Activities, exerciuse and lunch
Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £5.00 annual registration, £3.00 per session, £4.00 lunch.
For more information call Tony Potts on 01604 469785 or 07746 750 274.
Blackthorn - Wellbeing and Friendship Club
A community centred programme of activities, games, crafts and exercise.
Venue: Arlbury Road Community Centre
Time: 11.00am-3.00pm
Cost: £2 with free tea, coffee and lunch.
For further information please contact Jenny on 07850 094 012.
Kingsheath Over 50s - weekly
Exercise and activities.
Venue: Cardigan Close Community Room, Cardigan Close, Dallington Road, Kingsheath, Northampton NN5 7DH.
Time: 10.00am - 12.30pm
Cost: first month free, £1 thereafter
For further information please call 01604 590790.
Brixworth Workbox
Experienced and novice crafters welcome. Open to keen knitters, patchworkers, card makers or anything-elsers. Bring along your own projects.
Time: 1.30-3pm
Cost: Drop-in, refreshments available to purchase
Location: Brixworth Library, Spratton Road. Brixworth NN6 9DS
Kingsthorpe Get Up & Go
Reducing falls and improving overall balance
Time: 11.45am - 12.45am
Cost: £5
Location: The Breathe in Space, 21 Welford Road, Northampton NN2 8AQ
Contact: Jo Moore on 01604 715707 or email info@thebreatheinspace.co.uk
Rock n Roll Tea Dance
Enjoy an afternoon of music and dancing, ballroom, modern and rock n roll to 40s, 50s and 60s music.
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: entry is free, afternoon tea is available to purchase
Location: The Picturedrome, 222 Kettering Road, Northampton NN1 4BN
Fridays
Friday Friendship Group
This group is open to ex-carers and bereaved people who have suffered the loss of a partner. They meet every Friday and enjoy a range of activities, including guest speakers, arts and crafts, games, complementary therapies, light exercise, trips to garden centres, museums and other places of interest.
Venue: St Sepulchre Church Hall, Sheep Street, Northampton NN1 3NE
Time: 10.15am - 12.15pm, fortnightly 19/1/24 onwards
Cost: £3 pay as you go
Contact: Jacqui Cabey - 01604 411912 or 07507 561998
Dostiyo Asian Women and Girls Association weekly classes
For more information call 01604 816080 or 07572 896361
Venue: 62/66 Dunster Street, Northampton NN1 3JY
Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm
Cost: Annual membership £7.50 then £5 per month.
Northampton Community Sheds - Tuesday and Friday - weekly
A friendly group that enjoys reviving their practical skills to renovate furniture and other craft project of their own choosing. Conmpany, conversation, sharing of tools and skills. Tea and biscuits provided.
Venue: Spencer Contact (a Christian furniture reuse charity), Gladstone Close, Kings Heath, Northampton NN5 7AY.
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: £12.00 annual fee, contribution towards refresshments welcome.
Call Keith Westhead on 01604 585 821 for more details.
The Platform Cafe
Special offers "for seniors" every Friday
Venue: George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF
Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm every week
Cost: from £2.00 for tea, coffee, cake or scone
Contact the cafe on 01604 892452 for details.
Time For You Bozeat - first and third Friday of the month
Indoor activities, table games and crafts or just come along for a chat
Venue: Little Chapel, Dychurch Lane, Bozeat NN29 7JP
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: £1 - refreshments available
Contact Linda Brett 07846 217633.
Walking Football - every Friday
Venue: Desborough Leisure Centre, Ironwood Ave, Desborough NN14 2JJ
Gentle Exercise Corby - every Friday
Venue: Beanfield Community Centre, Beanfield Avenue, Corby NN18 0AX
Time: 9.30am - 10.30am
Cost: £2.00
Call for more information on 01536 206080 or 07868 336 585.
The Platform Cafe
Time: Friday afternoon
Cost: from £2 for tea, coffee, cake or scone
Location: 2B George Row, Northampton NN1 1DF
Contact: 01604 892452