Age Well East: Friendship Groups
Age Well East: Friendship Groups provide companionship and social opportunities to anyone aged over 60 who is feeling lonely. The groups are dementia inclusive and attendees can take part in fun activities, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and socialise with other people. Groups run on Mersea Road, Stanway, Colchester and Corringham and some have a nominal entrance fee. Take a look at our website to see our online groups available to join.
Remote
In-person
Charges apply
Further info
To register your interest for our in-person Friendship Groups on Mersea Road, Stanway, Colchester and Corringham contact us by: Phone: 03003733333, email: enquiries@agewelleast.org.uk or make a referral via our website HERE.
Age Well East also run a selection of online groups across the week. To join us online via Microsoft Teams attendees will need a computer, tablet or smart phone with ccess to Wi-Fi or data.
Our online groups include: Arts & Crafts drop in, Knit Natter Crochet Chatter Group, Book Group, and a Friendship Group.
To know more about our online groups please contact us by: Phone: 03003733333, or email: befriending@agewelleast.org.uk.
If you need help setting up Teams, please let us know as our digital friends' volunteers may be able to help.
Who can use this service?
These in-person groups are open for anyone aged over 60.
The online groups are open to anyone aged 18+ living in Essex and Thurrock.
How are services delivered?
Face to face, volunteer led drop- in Friendship Groups.
Online groups are delived via Microsoft Teams.
Locations
Monday 1pm-2.30pm
Tuesday 10am – 11am
2nd Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm - 8.15pm