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
Digital Social Club
Join our monthly 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
ContactBolton-Upon-Dearne
St Andrews Community Centre St Andrew's Square Bolton-Upon-Dearne S63 8BA
ContactClub Details
Digital Social Club
3-4pm every first Tuesday of the month
Join our monthly 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
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Wheatley Hills
Fridays 10.00 – 12.00
Sandalwood Communal Hall Sandalwood Close Wheatley Hills DN2 5DW
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East Dene
Thursdays 13.00 - 15.00
Mowbray Gardens Library Herringthorpe Valley Road Rotherham S65 2UH
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Gleadless
Wednesdays 13.30 - 15.30
Gleadless Methodist Church Gleadless Road Sheffield S12 2LJ
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Bolton-Upon-Dearne
Wednesdays 10.00 – 12.00
St Andrews Community Centre St Andrew's Square Bolton-Upon-Dearne S63 8BA
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Maltby
Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00
Maltby Library (in the leisure Centre) High Street Maltby S66 8JE
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Thorne
Tuesdays 10.00 – 12.00
Thorne Older Person's Welfare Centre Church Road Thorne DN8 5BE
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