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

Monday – Online Arts & Crafts Drop In
Join us to get creative with arts and crafts from the comfort of your own home
Every Monday 1.30pm-3.30pm on Microsoft Teams
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Free to join
Access to a device and Wi-Fi or Data to connect is required

Tuesday – Friendship Group
Join our dementia-inclusive friendship group for games, puzzles, and fun
Every Tuesday, 10am – 12pm
Orchard Baptist Church, 23 Mersea Road, Blackheath, Colchester CO2 0AE
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Nominal entrance fee

Tuesday – Online Knit Natter, Crochet Chatter
Join us online for socialising and fun, whilst making woolly creations for us to share
Every Tuesday 1.30pm-3pm on Microsoft Teams
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Free to join
Access to a device and Wi-Fi or Data to connect is required

Wednesday – Friendship Group
Coming Soon!
Join us to meet new people, share a cuppa and a chat and maybe take part in a quiz or activity
Every Wednesday, from the 1st October 1.30pm – 3.30pm
The Parnell Room, The Quaker Meeting House, Church Walk, CO1 1NF
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Nominal entrance fee
Wednesday – Online Book Group
Join us once a month for a relaxed and friendly book group
Book genres varies month to month to keep the reading interesting
Books are provided with the help of the Essex Library Service (home delivery service available for the homebound)
Second Wednesday of the month, 7.15pm-8.15pm on Microsoft Teams
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Free to join
Access to a device and Wi-Fi or Data to connect is required

Thursday – Digital Friendship Group
Join our friendly online social group to meet new people from the comfort of your own home
Every Thursday, 11am-12pm on Microsoft Teams
Contact us at: [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333 for more information
Free to join
Access to a device and Wi-Fi or Data to connect is required

Friday – Stanway Friendship Lunch Group
Join us for a fish’n’chip lunch at £10 per person, which includes teas & coffee
A nominal fee will apply if you’re bringing your own lunch
Every Friday, 11am – 1.30pm
Stanway Evangelical Church, Chapel Road, Stanway, Colchester CO3 0PU
Contact us to book your place [email protected] or call 0300 373 3333
