Second Tuesday of the month, 10:30 – 12:00 at Christchurch Library, Druitt Buildings, BH23 1AW.
The meetings are open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers welcome.
Christchurch Library, Druitt Buildings, BH23 1AW
Everyone is welcome to the Twynham Friendship Group
It takes place every 1st and 3rd Thursday morning of the month in the Church Lounge at Twynham from 10am until midday
Get together, meet and make friends, and have a good natter!
Tea, coffee, biscuits and chatter .. Jigsaws .. Games .. Newspapers .. Book & Jigsaw Swap Corner….
Plus a programme of different activities including occasional guest speakers; fun quizzes; a reflection on Easter followed by lunch; a Platinum Jubilee event with a Fish & Chip lunch; and much more!
The Friendship Group is also a place to rest, reflect, and find spiritual and friendly support.
Twynham Church 99 Barrack Road Christchurch. BH23 2AL
Men’s Sheds are similar to garden sheds – a place to pursue practical interests at leisure, to practice skills and enjoy making and mending. The difference is that garden sheds and their activities are often solitary in nature while Men’s Sheds are the opposite.
They’re about social connections and friendship building, sharing skills and knowledge, and of course a lot of laughter.
We meet on a Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 10am
Please contact Vaughan for more details.
Our group offers friendship and support locally to people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, contact us to find out more.
For information and advice on Parkinson’s, or for emotional support, call the Parkinson’s UK helpline on 0808 800 0303
We meet Monthly on the fourth Monday, From 14:00 until 16:00.
St. Catherines Hill Community Hall - Christchurch 17 Marlow Drive Christchurch BH23 2RR
The Probus Club of Christchurch meets on the first Tuesday of the month at:
Christchurch Harbour Hotel
95 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NT
In addition to the monthly members meetings, we have various social events to which our partners and friends are invited. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen.
We have a number of Friendship Groups across the area. Each group meets weekly and aims to be a place where people can make new friends and participate in social activities.
Refreshments are provided for a donation.
If you are interested in attending please just pop along or for more information visit the website or call us.
PramaLife have developed 55 Clubs, Groups and Activities across Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and East Dorset:
Join us for fun, friendship and laughter
Bringing people together to make new friendships and try new things, there are a variety of clubs on offer across Hampshire and Dorset, from exercise classes to social clubs, we combat loneliness and improve well-being.
We have 45 clubs under our umbrella and meet in a grade 2* listed building with views to the Isle of Wight.
We sing, dance, play cards, petanque, table tennis, we have art and crafts and much more.
We are run by volunteers and we would welcome you to our community.
Greystones House, Waterford Road, Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 5JL
Come and join us in a friendly, safe cafe. It’s the easiest way to make a new friend.
Look out for anyone wearing our pin badge.
Morning (hosted) Chat Clubs: 11 – 12:30
Monday – Serenitea, Parkstone, BH14 9BN
Tuesday – Haskins Garden Centre, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9DG
Wednesday – Delfino Lounge, Poole, BH15 1ER
Thursday – Circo Lounge, Westbourne, BH4 9DZ
Friday – The Well, Boscombe, BH1 4BT
Saturday All Day – Doggy Chat and Chill Slades Farm BH10 4BU (10 to 3pm)
Chat Club Local Afternoons: 2:30 – 4pm
Monday – Conto Lounge, Wimborne Road, Winton, BH9 2HB
Tuesday – Arcado Lounge, High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS
Wednesday – Coffee Garden, Highcliffe, BH23 5EB
Thursday – Ludo Lounge, Seabourne Road, Southbourne, BH6 3RS
Friday – Marks & Spencers, Castlepoint, BH8 9UL
Saturday All Day – Doggy Chat and Chill Slades Farm BH10 4BU (10 to 3pm)
With 1 in 4 of us experiencing mental health issues, Wellbeing 120 offers a safe, shared space where you can find welcome, peace and connection.
Come and meet with others, share a hobby, chat, relax or enjoy the peace of our ‘quiet space’.
Tuesdays: 10 – 12:15PM
20 Southbourne Road, Southbourne, BH6 3QJ
Enjoy making or fixing things? Need access to a good workshop? Want to meet interesting people? Like chatting about technical stuff? Feel the need for male company? Missed the workplace banter? Need to do something different?
Joining our Shed could be the answer.
Christchurch Men's Shed The Old School 254 Lymington Road Highcliffe Christchurch Dorset BH23 5ET
Christchurch Library is an ideal environment in which you can read a book or two, read the newspapers, study, use the computers, join one of our free groups, meet new friends or simply relax.
Offer a range of community activities such as:
Oakhaven Hospice now have the Coates Centre – they offer bereavement support, counselling, social support groups, courses and activities and complimentary therapies. They are based in the New Forest but anyone living in local area can access.
Oakhaven Hospice Lower Pennington Lane Lymington Hampshire, SO41 8ZZ
Christchurch University of the Third Age (U3A) offers a programme of educational and leisure activities for those not in full-time employment, and is part of a worldwide movement. Members with similar interests meet during the day in small groups, usually weekly or fortnightly and at various venues. The main aim is to advance the education of retired & semi-retired people and assist them in pursuing their interests within a social environment.
The Epicentre, 27A High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB
Join a group
Do what you love, meet others who love it, find your community. The rest is history!
Meet new people who share your interests through online and in-person events. It’s free to create an account.
Find an event
Events are happening on just about any topic you can think of, from online gaming and photography to yoga and hiking.
Start a group
You don’t have to be an expert to gather people together and explore shared interests.
CafeScientifique Highcliffe are a voluntary community group who provide regular free scientific talks on a wide variety of topics including, health, environment, engineering and technology, providing an opportunity to make new friends, learn new things and help the community.
Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of the month and full details of talks, past and present, together with other information, can be found on our website. All welcome
Highcliffe Golf club Lymington Rd Highcliffe, Dorset BH23 4LA
Homechoir is a digital choir and community, now approaching its third year of singing together online. Homechoir is free to all with no formal membership. Our MD, Ben, was awarded a BEM for his work on Homechoir in the 2021, and is currently a finalist for the Francesca Hanley Inspiration Award, as part of the Music and Drama Education Awards 2022.
Times for the weekly live broadcasts are:
– 2pm Mon – Songs from the international folk music repertoire
– 2pm Wed – Classical and traditional music
– 2pm Fri – “Fun Friday”: a rolling programme of fun and comedic songs
– 11am Sun – “Sacred Sing”: non-denominational, music from international spiritual traditions
Elm House, 10 Fountain Court New Leaze Bradley Stoke, Bristol BS32 4LA