Lunch clubs provide a hot, freshly-cooked meal for older people in a fun, sociable and stimulating environment. As well as ensuring that your relative is eating well, they can provide essential social contact and friendships to prevent feelings of isolation in older age. There are many fantastic lunch club options for elderly people throughout Essex, which you can see by reading on below!
If you are looking for ways to ensure your relative is eating a hot and healthy meal, even without attending a lunch club, you may be interested in Meal Delivery Services in Essex. Equally, if you’re looking for other ways to prevent your relative from feeling isolated and suffering from loneliness, you may be interested in our guides to Essex Day Care Centres and Befriending Services in Essex.
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in North-East Essex
CVST Lunch Club, Clacton-on-Sea
CVST (Community Voluntary Services Tendring) runs a lunch club Clacton-on-Sea which aims to give your elderly relative the chance to get out of the house and meet old and new friends, as well as being treated to a hot, well-cooked, and heart-warming meal. The food is healthy, balanced, nutritious and can be catered to specific needs. You must call ahead in advance to book.
- Where? 99 Carnavon Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 6QA
- When? Monday to Friday, 12:00pm
- Telephone: 01255 475913 or 07510 930601
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Brightlingsea Luncheon Club
The Brightlingsea Luncheon Club is a made up of local men who meet at The Cherry Tree for a set lunch and interesting conversation once or twice per month. This club is over 50 years old and, as well as boosting friendships, the club aims to support local charities; raising thousands of pounds for local organisations such as Brightlingsea in Bloom, Brightlingsea Food Bank, The Autumn Centre, Brightlingsea Lido, Brightlingsgsea 4-Youth, Brightlingsea Carnival, The Edward Sycamore Trust and more.
- Where? The Cherry Tree, 29 Church Rd, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0JF
- Email: [email protected]
Jaywick Lunch Club
The Jaywick Lunch Club runs from Golf Green Hall every Thursday for local residents. It costs £2.50 to attend for those living in Jaywick and £3.50 for those outside of Jaywick. You will have the choice of two main meals and five puddings.
- Where? Golf Green Hall, Golf Green Road, Jaywick, CO15 2RH
- When? Thursdays, 11:00am
- Email: [email protected]
Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in Mid-Essex
Age Concern Luncheon Club, Chelmsford
Age Concern Chelmsford Luncheon Club provides a sociable lunch club with a different, set meal for each day of the week, changing seasonally. Booking is essential before attending and they also recommend getting in touch if you’re struggling with transport as they may be able to help you out.
- Where? 17 Cottage Place, Chelmsford, CM1 1NL
- When? Monday to Friday
- Telephone: 01245 262589
- Email: [email protected]
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Evergreen Lunch Club, St. John's Colchester
The Evergreen Lunch Club at St. John’s in Colchester is for senior citizens who are over 70 years old living in the parish. They are able to help out with transport to and from the club and the meal costs £5 per person.
- When? Second Thursday of the month, 12:00pm
- Where? St Johns Church, St Johns Close, Colchester, CO4 OHP
- Telephone: 01206 843232
Witham Town Lunch Club
The Witham Town Lunch Club meets on Tuesday and Wednesday morning for tea and coffee, followed by lunch from 12:15pm. As the group’s schedule can be subject to change, they ask that you get in touch beforehand.
- When? Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:15pm (coffee morning starts earlier)
- Where? Witham Public Hall, Collingwood Rd, Witham, CM8 2DY
- Telephone: 07561 636283
- Email: [email protected]
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in West Essex
The Garden Room, Saffron Walden
The Garden Room, in the centre of Saffron Walden, is based in the picturesque setting of the Jubilee Gardens. Lunches cost £6.00 and can have a dessert added on for £1.30. Pre-booking is required and special dietary requirements can be catered for.
- When? Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 1:30pm (lunch served at 12:15pm)
- Where? The Garden Room, 3 Hill Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1EH
- Telephone: 01799 522772
- Email: [email protected]
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The Welbeloved Club, Sawbridgeworth
The Welbeloved Club provides delicious, homemade meals made from a variety of fresh vegetables, locally sourced meat and “top notch” roast potatoes. The menu is written by their experienced, in-house chef – Gill – and includes a variety of different dishes dependent on the time of year. You can visit the website to see each month’s menu on the calendar.
- When? First Sunday of the month, 12:30pm
- Where? Sawbridgeworth Memorial Hall, The Forebury (off Knight Street), Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9BD
- Telephone: 07521 262 276
- Email: [email protected]
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Lunch Clubs for the Elderly in South Essex
Kelvedon Hatch Senior Citizens Lunch Club
The Kelvedon Hatch Senior Citizens Lunch Club provides a two-course lunch, social contact, and friendship for older people. The lunches cost £3.50.- When? Wednesdays, 12:00pm - 2.30pm
- Where? Fane Hall, Church Road, Kelvedon Hatch, CM14 5TJ
- Telephone: 01277 822 233
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ECL Lunch Club, Brentwood
ECL’s Lunch Club in Brentwood runs every Monday for a cost of £10.00 per person. Included in this cost, they will ensure you can arrive and depart from the club safely, as well as enjoying a hot lunch.
- When? Mondays, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
- Where? Shenfield Common, Toby Carvery Brentwood, Brentwood, CM15 8DZ
- Telephone: 01277 223138 or 07342693373
- Email: [email protected]
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