Social connection and things to do in Weymouth
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32 services
What has nothing listed in Weymouth?
How current: 1 of 46 listings here (2.2%) 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 Weymouth
C'siders
Based in Weymouth, we are a safe space where you can share experiences and learn from a variety of specialist and fun presentations, we also arrange various outings and activities. We hold an Afternoon Tea on the 1st…
Dorset Health Walks
Leaflet Dorset Health Walks A5 2024
Singing For the Brain - Weymouth
Fun vocal warm-ups and sing a wide variety of familiar and new songs hosted by our friendly and experienced group leaders.
The Ranch
The Ranch offers children and young people the opportunity for meaningful education and experiences. Our team use THRIVE methods in animal care, Equine Welfare, Forest School Acitivites and core subjects such as maths…
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.…
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,…
Wheel Keep Dancing
Wheelchair dance classes in Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle.
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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
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)
National, phone and online
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…
Bridport Bridge Club
St Swithuns Church Hall Wednesdays at 6:50 pm and on most Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:50 pm. Refreshments are provided. Our NEW Tuesday sessions are designed for new players and returners that have had recent lessons and…
Tripudio Movement Systems
Not everyone can take part in activities like walking, cycling or aerobics classes. Gentle but effective movement class could be an alternative. No floor work, standing and/or sitting throughout. Improving your balance,…
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…
Cancer Research UK (Telephone Helpline and Online Chat)
Offers lots of support and information for anyone. Cancer Chat They also have an online chat facility if you prefer to message them: https://cancerchat.cancerresearchuk.org/user/createuser
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…
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…
Learn Devon
Learn Devon provides adult and community learning courses on behalf of Devon County Council. Digital courses: https://www.learndevon.co.uk/subjects/digital-skills-and-it/
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,…
Library Service - Royal National Institute Of The Blind (RNIB)
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free with over 60,000 items in the collection. Our website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place, including audio, braille,…
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…
Omega Befriending Service
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness. We offer Chatterbox, a free telephone befriending service and Letterbox, a free penpal befriending service.
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…