Social connection and things to do in Dorchester
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What has nothing listed in Dorchester?
How current: 0 of 297 listings here (0%) were confirmed by the group, a link worker or our team, or agreed by two independent sources, in the last 90 days. Others may still be right, so contact a group before you travel.
In or near Dorchester
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.…
Age UK - Poundbury Community Centre
A range of activities and events for every interest and ability. See FB page: https://www.facebook.com/AgeUKNSWD See Jan '24 poster:
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (Age UK)
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a popular and successful way to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate dementia, cognitive impairment or other memory loss. Our programme can help improve the quality of life,…
Dorchester Community Church Cafe
Join us for Coffee
Dorchester Community Church - Warm Welcome Wednesdays
A warm welcome at Dorchester Community Church every Wednesday from 11am until 3pm. We will offer a free, warm, welcoming and safe space which will include tea / coffee, biscuits and cake, as well as Wi-Fi.
The Koru Project
We offer creative therapies in a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and families using a dynamic team of Arts Therapists, Counsellors & Mentors. Our collective specialisms include: Child and…
Wheel Keep Dancing
Wheelchair dance classes in Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle.
Wigglets - Fordington
Weekly on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10am to 11am, term time only £5 per family per class. Wigglets is a music and dance group for children aged 0-5. Combining action songs with a theme-based approach to music and dance.…
Dorchester Repair Cafe
A monthly community event offering tools, materials and specialist help to fix broken household items and therefore save them from landfill. Bring your broken items to be fixed by our volunteers on the last Sunday of…
Dorchester Coffee Club
Join us at our weekly Coffee Club for a cuppa and a chat! We have regular guest speakers and activities.
Dorchester Youth and Community Centre
DYCC run separate evenings for years 6, 7, 8 , 9, and 10+ and Saturday Club for Young People with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability SEND) needs. We run youth clubs every evening for 11-25 year olds. These…
The Quiet Space
Warm Space. Mondays 2.00-4.00.
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,…
Dorchester Men’s Shed
Our shed is open to both men and women and we are based in Dorchester, Dorset. We are a Community Interest Company (CIC) which manages the workshop for the members to further friendships while working with wood.
The Horse Course
Equine assisted interventions
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.…
Guided Walks in Dorset - National Trust
How do I book my place? All walks require advance booking (with the exception of the Hardy Literary Landscape Walk, which allow you to just turn up on the day). You can book online or in person at locations such as the…
Read Easy South Dorset
Our group covers South Dorset which includes Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland. Until 2021 we were known as Read Easy Weymouth and Portland.
START Support, Transition and Recovery Team
Latest START open groups spring summer 2025 Previous START open groups spring summer 2024 Support Transition and Recovery Team working alongside the community mental health team Bridport & in Dorchester. We support…
Weymouth Gay Group
As well as our twice weekly social pub meet ups (Thursdays Swan, Mondays different pubs in Weymouth), there's also a wide variety of other lgbt events in the Weymouth, Dorchester & Dorset area. Run by a number of…
Covering the wider area
Dorset Health Walks
Leaflet Dorset Health Walks A5 2024
Cerne Abbas Coffee, Cake & Chat
Friendly, informal get togethers. Cheerful conversation, good company and delicious cake!
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…
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…
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)