Social Clubs

Social Clubs

Social Clubs

Come along and join the fun!

At b:friend we understand the importance of connecting with our community and our peers so along with the 1:1 befriending we offer, we also deliver weekly Social Clubs aimed at those older in age but younger at heart.

Have you ever tried…

  • Making mocktails
  • Zumba
  • Boxing
  • Tattoo design
  • Mandala art
  • Drumming
  • Creative writing
  • Armchair travels

What to expect at a social club?

Our Social Clubs deliver a wide range of activities to boost body and mind, designed around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing, with the promise that no two weeks are the same. Come and join the fun and try our sessions from guest speakers, dancing or yoga to mindful crafts, games, quizzes and more. Our clubs are great places to connect with new people in a friendly, accessible and non-judgemental setting. Everybody’s welcome.

A warm and friendly welcome

Refreshments available

A different activity every week

Company and conversation

All venues have full disabled access

Frequently asked questions

Yes. All of our Social Club venues have full disabled accessibility.

Yes – we love our volunteers getting together, making their own connections and having opportunities to speak with other volunteers. We have a Facebook chat group for all active volunteers, but we also run volunteer socials in all of the areas we work. This is a chance to have a bite to eat, a drink and a catch-up with members of the team and other volunteers doing the same thing as you.

We ask for a small, voluntary contribution towards running costs. You can donate via card or cash.

Unfortunately we are unable to provide transport to and from the club. Our social clubs are situated near bus stops though and some people use local community transport.

Our clubs are open 48 weeks of the year. We close for one week at New Year, one week at Easter, one week during the summer & one week at Christmas. Our Monday club is closed on Bank Holidays too.

What our members have to say

This is the first time I made a mocktail. I've done about everything else in my life, but never made a mocktail! I really enjoyed it

Frank

Since Covid lockdown ended, I've joined a lot of clubs but this one by far is the best. Everyone has been really chatty and I've had so much fun. I intend to come every week

Andrew

I won't do anything else on a Tuesday now

Carol

I never get bored coming here every week

Margaret

I don't know where I'd be without this club you know? I really love it

Rita

Find your local social club

Bolsover

Hillstown Village Hall 12 Nesbit Street Hillstown Bolsover S44 6LW

Contact

Clay Cross

Community Room, Tesco Bridge Street North Clay Cross Chesterfield S45 9NU

Contact

Digital Social Club

Join our Digital Social Club! The online meeting is open to older neighbours who’d like to meet new friends & get more confident online. You can join via this Google Meet link at the start of each meeting: meet.google.com/bzf-inpu-zqv

Contact

Chesterfield

Chesterfield Library New Beetwell St, Chesterfield S40 1QN

Contact

Mexborough

Mexborough Library John Street Mexborough S64 9HS

Contact

Wheatley Hills

Sandalwood Communal Hall Sandalwood Close Wheatley Hills DN2 5DW

Contact

East Dene

Mowbray Gardens Library Herringthorpe Valley Road Rotherham S65 2UH

Contact

Balby

Evanston Gardens Communal Hall Evanston Gardens Balby DN4 0PX

Contact

Askern

Norbreck Road Communal Hall Norbreck Road Askern DN6 0PE

Contact

Gleadless

Gleadless Methodist Church Gleadless Road Sheffield S12 2LJ

Contact

Bolton-Upon-Dearne

St Andrews Community Centre St Andrew's Square Bolton-Upon-Dearne S63 8BA

Contact

Maltby

Maltby Library (in the leisure Centre) High Street Maltby S66 8JE

Contact

Thorne

Thorne Older Person's Welfare Centre Church Road Thorne DN8 5BE

Contact

Thurnscoe

The Rainbow Centre Houghton Road Thurnscoe S63 0JY

Contact

Club Details

Bolsover

Thursdays 1.00-3.00

Hillstown Village Hall 12 Nesbit Street Hillstown Bolsover S44 6LW

Contact

Clay Cross

Thursdays 10.00-11.30

Community Room, Tesco Bridge Street North Clay Cross Chesterfield S45 9NU

Contact

Digital Social Club

Tuesdays 3.00-4.00

Join our Digital Social Club! The online meeting is open to older neighbours who’d like to meet new friends & get more confident online. You can join via this Google Meet link at the start of each meeting: meet.google.com/bzf-inpu-zqv

Contact

Chesterfield

Mondays 10.00-12.00

Chesterfield Library New Beetwell St, Chesterfield S40 1QN

Contact

Mexborough

Fridays 14.00 - 16.00

Mexborough Library John Street Mexborough S64 9HS

Contact

Wheatley Hills

Fridays 10.00 – 12.00

Sandalwood Communal Hall Sandalwood Close Wheatley Hills DN2 5DW

Contact

East Dene

Thursdays 13.00 - 15.00

Mowbray Gardens Library Herringthorpe Valley Road Rotherham S65 2UH

Contact

Balby

Thursdays 13.00 - 15.00

Evanston Gardens Communal Hall Evanston Gardens Balby DN4 0PX

Contact

Askern

Wednesdays 13.30 - 15.30

Norbreck Road Communal Hall Norbreck Road Askern DN6 0PE

Contact

Gleadless

Wednesdays 13.30 - 15.30

Gleadless Methodist Church Gleadless Road Sheffield S12 2LJ

Contact

Bolton-Upon-Dearne

Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.00

St Andrews Community Centre St Andrew's Square Bolton-Upon-Dearne S63 8BA

Contact

Maltby

Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00

Maltby Library (in the leisure Centre) High Street Maltby S66 8JE

Contact

Thorne

Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00

Thorne Older Person's Welfare Centre Church Road Thorne DN8 5BE

Contact

Thurnscoe

Mondays 10.00 – 12.00

The Rainbow Centre Houghton Road Thurnscoe S63 0JY

Contact