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Community groups

“I often come to the clubs just to enjoy the sound of laughter, as my house is so quiet.”

Tuesdays – Friendship Cafe

Join our dementia-inclusive Friendship Cafe for games, puzzles, chats with likeminded people, and tea and coffee. Check out our Facebook page for photos and videos.

Every Tuesday, 10am – 12noon, Orchard Baptist Church, 23 Mersea Road, Blackheath, Colchester CO2 0AE. Nominal entrance fee.

Thursdays – Friendship Group

Come along to our dementia-inclusive group to take part in fun activities, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and socialise with other people.

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, United Reformed Church, Chapel Road, Brightlingsea CO7 0HB, Nominal entrance fee.

Brightlingsea dementia group

Thurdays – Digital Friendship Group

Take part in our online friendship groups if you’re unable to come out to any of our in-person groups. Chat to friendly people across Essex and take part in a mini quiz – make new friends in the comfort of your own home.

Every Thursday, 6pm – 7pm. To request your log-in link email [email protected]. Free!

Online Friendship Group

Fridays – Stanway Friendship Lunch Group

Join us for a fish’n’chip lunch or bring your own if you prefer. Phone to book your space. £10, which includes fish’n’chips, tea and coffee, and a fun quiz! A nominal fee will apply if you’re bringing your own lunch.

Every Friday, 11am – 1.3opm, Stanway Evangelical Church, Chapel Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PU.

Over 60s lunch club