Social connection and things to do in Abbotsbury
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62 services
In or near Abbotsbury
Puncknowle, Swyre and West Bexington Lunch Club
The Lunch Club is for all people over 50 who live or have lived in our 3 villages. It is a very social time with a great meal as well. It is not just for our older residents and it would be good to see you join us every…
Othona Community
Programme of events: https://www.othonawestdorset.org.uk/events-listing Social: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube
The Horse Course
Equine assisted interventions
Burton Bradstock Duplicate Bridge Group
Tuesdays 1.45-4.45 pm (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 23)
Read Easy Bridport
Free 1-2-1 health with reading for adults. FB: To volunteer: Linda Ryall 07707 259905 [email protected]
Covering the wider area
Dorset Health Walks
Leaflet Dorset Health Walks A5 2024
Relate (Dorset and South Wiltshire) - Poundbuy F2F Service - Free Monthly Coffee Morning
On the first Friday of evey month we are holding a coffee morning from 10am to 12 noon. Come along for a free cup of coffee or tea, the chance to meet new people and find out about events in the area. Alternatively just…
Age UK (North, South and West Dorset)
For Older people and their carers. Age UK North, South & West Dorset is an independent local charity which exists to enable older people across rural Dorset to maintain physical and mental wellbeing in later life.…
Eggardon Country Cooks - Owner
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EggardonCountryCooks/ Lovely Lunches at Eggardon Country Cooks offer a freshly cooked two course meal service between 12 noon and 1:30pm delivering in the Bridport, Beaminster and…
Age UK Dorset Service - Dementia Support Groups
Dementia Support Groups are a great way to find a support network near you, with Carers and those with dementia attending weekly groups to meet with others and socialise as well as finding out what support is available…
Age UK Dorset Service - Social Groups
Coffee Clubs Our Coffee Club is a free weekly drop in held in Dorchester, we offer a variety of weekly activities and guest speakers as well as usual conversation and a cuppa. The weekly group is free to attend, we just…
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…
Shire Hall Memory Cafe - Dorchester
Memory Cafe in Dorchester for Dementia sufferers. Based in Shire Hall in Dorchester. Every Second Monday of the month 10AM-12PM
Dorset County Museum
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New-Man
A Prostate Cancer Support Group in Weymouth and covering West Dorset, patients and carers welcome, the group meet up monthly in the evening at St Andrews Church Hall, Preston, Weymouth, DT3 6BU.…
Gateway Club – Bridport
Discos 7-9m, WI Hall, North Street, Bridport – £4 includes drinks and biscuits. Gateway Club disco calendar 2024 The Bridport Gateway Club (organised by [name withheld]) offers a varied programme of music and activity…
The Arts Society (West Dorset)
(Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 23)
West Dorset Music Community Orchestra
Wednesdays in term time 6.30-7.45 pm at the Christian Fellowship Hall in East Street. Facebook page: (Source: Bridge Jul/Aug 24)
Pop Up Craft At Bridport Library
Sat: 09:30-13:00 Source: Arts, Crafts, Cookery & Media Search Results | Dorset FID (dorsetcouncil.gov.uk)
Waffle - Lyme
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwNyT5aGZk0 FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/wafflelymeregis Calendar: https://waffle.org.uk/whats-on/ Venue in Axminster which runs lots of community activities Venue in…
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…
The Community Waffle House - Axminster
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/waffleaxminster/ Calendar: https://waffle.org.uk/whats-on/ Venue in Axminster which runs lots of community activities Venue in Axminster. WEEKLY Tues (weekly) - Drop-on IT surgery,…
Home-Start Wessex
Referral form (as of 9/10/24) Home-Start Referral Form Family Support Groups For parents who are struggling with emotional, physical or mental health needs. We aim to help both children and parents to develop their…
Childline
ChildLine is a 24/7 private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of 19. Children and young people can contact a ChildLine counsellor at any time about anything - no problem is too big or…