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Social Groups

  • Location: Age UK Northumberland
  • Price: Free
Call 01670 784800 for more info

Please note, this service is not available outside Age UK Northumberland - Head Office's catchment area.

We'd love to see you at our friendly social groups at:
• Amble, Dolphin Court – Mondays (10am - 12pm)
• Seaton Delaval, Seaton Delaval and Holywell Community Centre – Mondays (10am - 12pm)
• Bedlington, Bedlington Library – Mondays (1:30pm - 2:30pm)
• Blyth, St. Mary’s Parish Centre – Tuesdays (10am - 12pm)
• Ashington, The Round House – Tuesdays (1pm - 3pm)
• Ponteland, St. Mary’s Parish Centre – Wednesdays (10.30am - 12pm)
• Woodhorn Gardening Group, Woodhorn Museum – Wednesdays (10am - 12pm)
• Haltwhistle, Haltwhistle Hospital Community Room – Wednesdays (1pm - 3pm)
• Corbridge, Tynedale Rugby Club – Wednesdays (1.30pm - 3.30pm)
• Cramlington, Cramlington Community Hub – Fridays (9:30am - 11:30am)
• Morpeth, Morpeth Library – Fridays (10am - 12pm)
• Ashington, The Round House - Fridays (1pm - 3pm)

Every week is different, so pop in and enjoy a cuppa and a chat with friends!

Activities include:
• Board Games
• Arts and Crafts
• Visits from Local Groups
• Information and Advice
• Hot Beverages with Cakes and Biscuits

Who can join?

Anyone over the age of 50 who lives in Northumberland is welcome to join. We have a whole host of super friendly and inclusive groups.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/northumberland/activities-and-events/social-groups/

Find out why Social Fridays is so special from our members on the video below:

https://youtu.be/zXv5yHeNEL4

About our social groups

Click on our current leaflet to find out more about our social groups and to spread the word to your friends and family.

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bp-assets/globalassets/northumberland/social-groups-a5-leaflet---updated-august-2025.pdf

Thanks to our funders

A huge thank you to the Community Foundation, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and ASDA for supporting our Social Groups across Northumberland.

Volunteer at our Social Groups

Could you spare two or three hours a week to volunteer at one of our Social Fridays/Mondays groups? We would love to hear from you! Contact Susan our Volunteer Co-Ordinator for further information.