Social Activities

Our regular activities are welcoming, supportive and open to all. For some it’s a chance to play a friendly game of football, for others a chance to catch up with familiar faces over a coffee. In all cases it’s a chance to connect, with other people and your local community.

Take a look at the activities and locations below and see if there’s a group you might like to join, or drop us an email to find out more.

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Blandford

Friday

Café social, 11am-1pm, Crown Hotel,West Street Blandford Forum, DT11 7AJ.

 

Boscombe

Friday

Café social, 11am-1pm, The Well Café, Boscombe Royal Arcade.

 

Bournemouth

Tuesday

Social group, 12noon-2pm, The Brasshaus, Westover Road.

Wednesday

Social Gym group, 1pm-2pm, BHLive, Littledown Centre. Meet at the top of the stairs leading to the main entrance at 12.45pm. £3 per session.

Pool group, 4pm-5pm, Oasis Fun, Glen Fern Road BH1 2LZ. Meet outside at the front of the building. £2.50 per session. Meets weekly, excluding school and bank holidays.

Football group, 1pm-2pm at Bournemouth Uni Talbot Campus, meet in the visitor’s car park from 12.40pm. Please note car park fees apply to all visitors.

 

Bournemouth/Poole

Thursday

Café Social for young people aged 18-25, 2pm-4pm, alternating between Flirt Café and Delfino Lounge. Contact us to check location. **Paused due to staff holiday – back in the New Year.**

 

Bournemouth/Poole/Christchurch

Monday

Cafe Social / Mindful Walking group, 1.30pm-3.30pm, meeting points vary depending on the walk. Call Dave on 07788 312844 for details.

 

Dorchester

Friday

Gardening Volunteering, 11am-1pm, Wolfeton Manor Care Home (16 East Hill, Charminster).

 

Gillingham

Monday

Social group, 2pm-4pm, Waitrose Cafe, Le Neubourg Way, Gillingham SP8 4UA.

 

Poole

Wednesday

Café social, 11am-1pm, The Lighthouse (meet on the first floor).

 

Portland

Monday

Café Social / Walking group, 11am-1pm, meeting points vary depending on where the walk is taking place. Call Dave on 07788 312844 for details.

 

Shaftesbury

Thursday

Café Social, 2pm-4pm, The Grosvenor Arms, High Street SP7 8JA.

 

Sherborne

Monday

Café Social, 11am-1pm, Oliver’s, 19 Cheap Street, DT9 3PU.

 

Weymouth

Monday

Badminton, 3pm-4pm, Redlands Sports Hall, £3 per person includes court & racket hire. Our Peer will be in the cafe from 2.30pm if you fancy a chat or coffee before the session.

Tuesday

Social gym session, 3.15pm–4.15pm, Weymouth College gym, £3 per session.

Tuesday

Gardening group, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Quibo Lane allotments.

Tuesday

Café Social / Walking group. 11am usual start time, meeting points vary depending on the walk. Call Dave on 07788 312844 for details.

Wednesday

Craft group with Weymouth & Portland Community Resource Team, 2pm-3.30pm, Hope House, 2 Dorchester Road. £2 per person to cover materials.

Wednesday

Pool and Snooker, 3pm-4pm, Snookes Sports Bar, £3 per person.

Wednesday

Indoor Skittles, 12pm-2pm, Centenary Club, 21 Jubilee Close, DT4 7BG.

Thursday

Café social, 11am-1pm, Nautico Lounge, St Thomas Street.

Thursday

Football, 2pm-3.30pm, Redlands Sports Centre, mixed abilities.

Thursday

Gym group, Coastland Sports Centre, 4pm-5pm, £3 per session.

Saturday

Gym group, Coastland Sports Centre, 9am-10am, £3 per session. Call Tia on 07436 127186 for details.

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How to get in touch

If you would like to get in touch and chat about the activities on offer in your community, please email us by clicking on the button below or phone: 01305 818595 (if you leave a message outside office hours, we will get back to you).

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