Elderly Lunch Clubs are not just a chance to enjoy a hot, freshly-cooked meal, but also offer a safe and welcoming place to pass the time with new friends made from other members of the local community.
Lunch clubs are particularly popular because of their nutritional and social benefits, reducing loneliness and isolation in the elderly population.
They will sometimes require you to book in your elderly relative in advance and will often charge a small fee. Transport is also sometimes provided, but if not, you can look into the Cambridgeshire Community Transport Schemes in your area. We recommend that you always get in touch in advance using the contact details provided, to make sure everything is running as expected.
It might be that your parent’s nearest lunch club is contained in one of the many Elderly Day Care Centres in Cambridgeshire – so it is always worth checking if this is the case! You could also look into some Cambridgeshire Meal Delivery Services.
Find out about local lunch clubs in the following areas:
Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire
Friday Lunch Club at St. Pauls
This lunch club provides visitors aged 60+ with a warm welcome and a freshly prepared meal. It costs ยฃ4.00 to attend and receive two courses, followed by a cup of tea or coffee.
- Where? St. Pauls Church, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1JP
- When? Fridays, 12:30pm
- Contact: [email protected]
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Forum Lunch Club
The club provides a hot two course lunch for its members and helpers, with lecture style talks and music on a variety of subjects each month to offer older people of an academic/professional background, who have a mental health issue and for whom conventional day care is inappropriate, an opportunity to meet and socialise together in a friendly and relaxing environment.
- Where? Little St. Mary's Church, Trumpington St, Cambridge, CB2 1QG
- When? Second Tuesday of each month
- Email: [email protected]
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in East Cambridgeshire
Little Thetford Friends
The Friendship Club runs weekly, involving activities, games, tea and biscuits. One week per month, they have a lunch club which costs ยฃ5.00 and includes a two course meal.
- Where? Village Hall The Wyches, Little Thetford, Ely, CB6 3HG
- When? One Monday per month, 10:30am until 1:00pm
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 07828 402 093
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Monday 60+ Social Club, Ely
Each social club offers a two course cooked meal and opportunity to socialise for just ยฃ5 per person.
- Where? Lighthouse Centre, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG
- When? Mondays and Fridays, 11:00am - 2:00pm
- Contact: 01353 662228
- Email: [email protected]
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Fenland
Wisbech Lunch Club 1
The club meets once a month to visit local pubs and restaurants to enjoy good food and each other’s company. Members suggest the monthly venue and someone volunteers to make the booking and contact everyone with the menu and get their choices of food, if ordering in advance is required. Visit the website to get in contact.
- Where? Venue varies
- When? Third Thursday every month
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Wisbech Lunch Club 2
Much like the one above, this club meets once a month and aims, as far as possible, to visit a new venue each time, whilst also trying not to expect members to travel too far for their lunch. They meet up half an hour before the normal sit-down time at 1:00pm, so you can โmix and mingle” over a drink in the bar. Visit the website to get in contact.
- Where? Venue varies
- When? One Thursday per month, 1:00pm
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Huntingdonshire
Somersham Friendship Club, Huntingdon
- Where? Victory Hall 53 Parkhall Rd, Somersham, Huntingdon, PE28 3HE
- When? Tuesday 10:30 until 1:00pm
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01733 352213
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Burwell and District Day Centre
Caresco, Huntingdon
- Where? Caresco Centre, Green End Road, Sawtry, Huntingdon, PE28 5UX
- When? Monday to Thursday, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Telephone: 07743 216746
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Peterborough
Age UK Friendship Clubs
In and around Peterborough, there are 9 Age UK Friendship Clubs that take place throughout the week. These clubs are run by volunteers independent to Age UK providing a place for their elderly guests to enjoy each others company, play some games and take part in activities, and enjoy a hot home-cooked meal. Often clubs even offer trips and outings. Each club is available to residents in the area where the club is listed. Find out more about Age UK Friendship Clubs and use the contact details below to get involved.
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01733 352213
Bretton Friendship Club
- Where? Blossom Court, North Bretton, Peterborough, PE3 8LZ
- When? Tuesdays, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Glinton Friendship Club
- Where? Glinton Village Hall, Glinton, Peterborough, PE6 7JP
- When? Mondays, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Paston and Gunthorpe Friendship Club
- Where? Paston and Gunthorpe Community Centre, Hall Fields Lane, Peterborough, PE4 7YH
- When? Wednesdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm
City East Friendship Club
- Where? St Marys Court, City Road, Peterborough, PE1 1UN
- When? Wednesdays, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Netherton Friendship Club
- Where? St Andrews Church, Ledbury Road, Netherton, Peterborough, PE3 9RF
- When? Tuesdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Stanground Chat Club
- Where? Kingfisher Court, Thistle Drive, Stanground, Peterborough, PE2 8NZ
- When? Every other Tuesday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Eye Friendship Club
- Where? George Matthews Community Centre, Hodney Road, Eye, Peterborough, PE6 7YJ
- When? Mondays - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Werrington Friendship Club
- Where? Sutton Court, Skaters Way, Peterborough, PE4 6GG
- When? Every other Tuesday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Orton Friendship Club
- Where? Matley Community Centre, Matley, Orton Brimbles, Peterborough, PE2 5YQ
- Went? Every other Tuesday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm