Befriending
Get paired up with a befriender with similar interests, who will visit you at home or give you a weekly friendship call.
Social groups and activities for older people
Local Age UKs are a doorway to a huge variety of social groups, activities, events and friendship clubs for older people.
What's on in my area?
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 mornings
- Friendship clubs
- Men in Sheds
- Photography club
- Pub lunch
- Quizzes
- Tea dance
You may need to book a place in the class and you will usually pay a small amount to take part.
Make friends through Age UK
Cafés and lunch clubs
Our cafes and restaurants are a place for people to meet friends old and new! You also have the option to join a lunch club.
Day Centres
If you’re looking for companionship and need extra care, day centres offer social activities, hot meals and much more.
Why take up a social activity?
- They can help us to maintain social connections and reduce feelings of loneliness
- It’s a great way to learn a new skill or revisit a hobby you used to enjoy
- Taking part in social activities is shown to help us to stay sharp in later life
For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602.
We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.
