Social connection and things to do in Dorchester
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In or near Dorchester
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 - 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…
Age UK - Home Support
Our home support service is here to help older people to remain independent in their own home. They will carry out an initial assessment to ensure the service meets what you need. All of our team have undergone full…
Community Fridge
CasterFridge is the Dorchester Community Fridge. Our aim is to reduce the amount of edible food waste that is thrown away by shops and cafes, and instead donate this food to the community. CasterFridge is open to all…
Support Group (Dorchester) - Pain Management Service
4th Friday of each Month from 11am
The Storehouse Church - Warm Space
A warm welcome at the Storehouse Church every Tuesday and Thursday from 10am until 12pm. Including hot drinks, cake / biscuits and other hot food, as well as a CAP trained money budget helper to give advice on Tuesdays.…
Cafe Refresh - Dorchester Baptist Church
Every Wednesdays 10am-12pm Church lounge for coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks for only a small donation. Games Evenings 1st and 3rd Thursdays 7.00 - 9.00pm last Friday of…
Dorchester Ukrainian Refugee Support
Come and enjoy coffee, cake, friendship and assistance at our Meet and Chat café.
Kids & Co - Dorchester Baptist Church
10am - 11:45am each Tuesday at the Dorford Centre Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KidsandCoDBC/
Dorchester Good Neighbours Scheme (Age UK)
For anyone over 50 and have a small 'one off' task that needs doing, for example changing a light bulb, reaching a high cupboard, re-tuning a TV and much more. A donation of £3.00 is suggested to cover expenses.
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
United Church Dorchester Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop provides the opportunity to sit and chat over a cup of tea, coffee, or whatever your taste, and if tempted, a slice of homemade cake. The friendly environment is a life-line for some of the visitors - in…
United Church Dorchester - Warm Space
A Warm welcome at the United Church with hot drinks, cake and biscuits.
Dorchester Drop In service Poundbury
Housing, health and wellbeing drop in service
Dorchester Strollers
The Dorchester Strollers were formed in July 2003 and is run by volunteers. We are a friendly group offering free walks with trained leaders and backmarkers on Monday mornings and Tuesday afternoons. Walks start at…
Dorset County Museum
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Monthly Get Togethers (Dorchester) – MS Society Support Group
Second Thursday of the month between 1pm and 3pm – support, info, fun, potential transport to and from.
Pavilion in the Park (PIP Poundbury)
PiP is a family and dog friendly café with a separate meeting room in the heart of a beautiful park called ‘The Great Field’ Poundbury, Dorchester Dorset.
Dorchester Youth Theatre: Senior Members
Dorchester Youth Theatre (DYT) is for young people aged 6-19+ who have a passion for theatre and are interested in performing. It is led by Youth Theatre Artistic Director Jo Simons.
Pop Club
A fantastic opportunity for young people to discover and experience live music performances.
Space Youth Project - Dorchester
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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 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…