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Age UK Dorchester Coffee Club
every Thursday 10:30-12:00 Informal chat and a brew. Often activities or guest speakers at these sessions, and everyone is welcome! No need to book, no fee (donations accepted)
Age UK Dorset Service - Handyperson
Befriending Our befriending service is there to support those who are experiencing loneliness and isolation with regular conversation and company, this service is for those who are living alone, who do not have regular…
Age UK Handy Person
Fully insured and DBS checked. An hourly rate of £25 per hour, with a minimum of 1-hour booking, and £10 per half hour thereafter. Payments can be made by card or cheque and made payable to Age UK NSWD team after the…
Apps for Independent Living
Access in the Community, i.e. toiler finder Social Interaction Carers Hearing and Sight difficulties Staying Safe Medication Management Memory Support
Axminster Community Shed
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Dorset Befriending Service
This service for loneliness was shared with me and may be good to check out You could contact CALM (Campaign to end loneliness):
Friends at Greenfields
Weekly meeting A social get-together every Thursday 10 am–3 pm at Greenfields, Bridport Community Hospital. (Source: Bridge Sep '24)
Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES)
GIRES is a UK-wide organization focused on improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse individuals. They provide information, education, and training to various sectors, including healthcare and education, aiming to…
Home Library Service - Dorset Council
The Home Library Service is offered to someone who is unable to leave the home, access the library or carry materials. For Carehome residents: Book collections (which reflects reading tastes) delivered to homes on a…
Home Library Service - Royal Voluntary Service
For housebound at home or in sheltered accommodation. Home Library Services bring books and in some cases, DVDs, CDs and audio tapes on a regular basis to people who are unable to get to a library. Volunteers can select…
Letterbox Penpal Befriending - Omega
Leaflets: Letterbox Pupil Pals (students) LETTERBOX is a free penpal befriending service for socially isolated and lonely people. Our clients are carefully matched to volunteer befrienders. They exchange supportive,…
Lyme Regis Community Support
The group has been set up to provide support to the elderly, vulnerable, self-isolating and any others in need during the coronavirus outbreak and beyond. A bank of over 30 volunteers are covering every street in Lyme…
Men's Shed Association Bridport
Men's Sheds are community spaces for men to connect, converse and create. The activities are often similar to those of garden sheds, but for groups of men to enjoy together. They help reduce loneliness and isolation,…
Mermaids
Aims to reduce isolation and loneliness for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children, young people and their families. Mermaids is a UK charity that supports transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse…
Only for Blokes Club
Men’s group 18+ If you feel isolated, lonely or anxious enjoy the company of others, come along to meet the team, have a coffee, plays games and chat. Tues mornings 10-12
People First Dorset Friendship Club
The Friendship Club is a club led by people with learning disabilities, where they come together to make and meet friends in everyday settings such as cafes, pubs, bowling alleys. Activities improve people’s confidence,…
Pippins Community Centre
Community Hub, Room Hire & Venue Hire. Facebook Page: EVENTS AT THE COMMUNITY CAFE Confidential space Tuesdays between 9am – 4pm Axminster Memory Cafe 2nd Monday of the Month, 2-4pm eg 8th Jan / 12th Feb / 11th March A…
Ripple Workshop
Ripple Workshop is a Community Interest Company which was started in October 2022 by the organiser. Ripple Workshop run inclusive, participatory, creative and practical projects with people in our community. Facebook…
Social Cafe - Age UK (East Devon)
Socialise with others from your community to build confidence and improve wellbeing. See Waffle House. Every Wednesday at 10.00am - 12.00pm Hot drinks available to purchase. Leaflet: axminster-social-cafe---nov-22
Support Group (Dorchester) - Pain Management Service
4th Friday of each Month from 11am
The Virtual Village Hall
An online activity hub and community, designed to help people stay physically and mentally active, connected and having fun, with very little space or equipment. 1400+ sessions: health and wellbeing gardening arts and…
VCD Virtual Befriending Service
You can register with the Volunteer Centre Dorset to become a befriender and chat to others, or you can chat to someone because you’re feeling lonely.