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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Berkshire

Lunch clubs for elderly Berkshire

Lunch clubs are great way for the elderly to enjoy later life in Berkshire. Not only do they provide a space to meet old and new friends, but they also ensure that they’ll receive a hot and healthy meal. Many elderly people enjoy attending a local lunch club so much that it becomes an important part of their routine.

There are other ways for the elderly to get out and about and socialise in the county. You may also be interested in day care centres in Berkshire and local befriending services in Berkshire. To make sure your elderly relative is eating well, you may want to take a look at our guide to meal delivery services in Berkshire.

This article will look at lunch clubs in each council area. Contact details are provided so that you can arrange for your elderly relative to attend the next lunch!

Bracknell Forest Lunch Clubs

Easthampstead Baptist Church: Soup, Sandwich and Chat

This group runs twice a month to give local, elderly people the opportunity to get together to share soup and sandwiches together as well as a time to chat. Each meeting is followed by some activities together afterwards.

There is a suggested donation of ยฃ2.00 to the group to help cover catering, however this is not enforced as if it’s tricky to manage, they’d rather you came along anyway!

You will need to book your place in advance using the contact details below and are able to attend one session per month.

  • Where? Easthampstead Baptist Church Hall, South Hill Road, Bracknell, RG12 7NSย 
  • When? Second and fourth Thursday of the month, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
  • Telephone: 01344 487744
  • Email: [email protected]
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Great Hollands Free Church Lunch Club

The friendly lunch club organised by Great Hollands Free Church provides a space for older people in the community to meet and chat in a fun and friendly atmosphere. A hot lunch from a restaurant menu is followed by tea or coffee for a cost of ยฃ5.00 or ยฃ6.00, depending on meal choices.

  • Where? Silver Birch, Liscombe, Bracknell, RG12 7DE
  • When? One Thursday a month, 12.30pm (see the website for their upcoming dates)
  • Telephone: 01344 286359
  • Online Enquiry Form
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Reading Lunch Clubs

Luncheon at the Globe

Roast at lunch club

The Globe is a welcoming group for senior citizens, especially from BAME groups, to meet, share a meal and have fellowship in order to prevent them becoming isolated and to provide them with necessary help and support. Lunch is always freshly cooked using traditional recipes, tailored to the health needs of the elderly.

For more details on the club, they ask that you get in touch using the email address provided below.

  • Where? The Globe, 12 Portman Road, Reading, RG30 1EA
  • When? This varies, so please get in touch for more information
  • Email: [email protected]
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West Berkshire Lunch Clubs

Fairclose Centre Lunch, Newbury

Fish and chips at lunch club Berkshire

Lunch is home cooked and renowned by regulars for being delicious. Take look at what you can expect by viewing the Fairclose Centre’s sample menu. There is a cost of ยฃ5.50 for members or ยฃ6.00 for non-members.

Attending Fairclose for lunch also means access to other services available at the centre. These include hairdressing, foot health and welfare.

  • Where? Fairclose Centre, Newtown Road, Newbury, RG14 7BH
  • When? Sunday - Friday, from 12:00pm
  • Telephone: 01635 40488
  • Email: [email protected]
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Windsor & Maidenhead Lunch Clubs

Cox Green Lunch Club, Maidenhead

The lunch club at Cox Green is designed to offer local older people a welcoming place to meet. A tasty two course lunch is followed by activities such as cards and scrabble.

Please use the contact details below to get in touch for more details.

  • Where? Cox Green Community Centre, 51 Highfield Lane, Maidenhead, SL6 3AX
  • When? Tuesdays, 12:00pm - 2.00pm
  • Telephone: 01628 630703
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Age Concern Windsor: Tuesday Social Lunches

This group meets once a month on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Spencer Denney Centre. Your relative will be able to enjoy a set two-course meal with most dietry requirements catered for (they ask that you discuss your needs upon booking).

Doors will open at 11:30am for a 12:00pm – 1:00pm lunch and attending costs ยฃ10 per head.

Age Concern Windsor: Sunday Lunch Club

Age Concern Windsor’s Sunday lunch club is held on the second Sunday of each month, at the Spencer Denney Centre, where they serve a three course roast dinner and morning refreshments.

The Club is open between 11:30am and 2:30pm, with lunch served at 12:30pm. Pre-booking by telephone is essential in order to attend and lunch costs ยฃ12 per head.

Wokingham Lunch Clubs

Thursday@10, Earley

Card games at lunch club A group of retired people meet up twice a month for coffee, a chat and sometimes a talk from a speaker. A few times throughout the year the Thursday@10 group go for a pub lunch. Please contact the church office using the contact details below for more information.

  • Where? Earley St Peterโ€™s Church, Church Road, Earley, RG6 1EY
  • When? Second and fourth Thursdays of the month (excluding January and August), 10:00am
  • Telephone: 0118 966 8575
  • Contact Form

The Welcome Lunch Club, Shinfield

As suggested by the name, the Welcome Lunch Club invites all elderly members from the community into an inclusive atmosphere. A two course lunch is provided and a laugh and chat is guaranteed.

Please get in touch using the details below for more information.

  • Where? Shinfield Parish Hallย School Green, Shinfield, RG2 9EH
  • When? Fourth Wednesday of each month, 12.45pm - 2.45pm
  • Telephone: 0118 988 8220
  • Email: [email protected]
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