Befriending Cafes Membership
Come along to one of our Befriending Cafes across the borough for tea, a chat and meeting new people! In each cafe, you can expect games, quizzes and on occasion, guest speakers. All sessions are led by our friendly and welcoming team of volunteers.
Click on the drop-down menu below for more information on each cafe.
Bexleyheath Cafe- Waiting List
When: Every Monday 11am-1pm
Address: Geddes Place Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DJ
Regular activities: light exercises, games, bingo, and a quiz.
Belvedere Cafe
When: Every Tuesday 11am-1pm
Address: Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA
Regular activities: games and bingo, and lots of chatting!
Welling Women's Group- Waiting List
When: Every Wednesday 10:30am-12:30pm
Address: Erith and Belvedere FC, Park View Road, Welling, DA16 1SY
Regular activities: Bingo, raffles, light exercises, and games
Bexleyheath Men's Group
When: Every Wednesday 11am-1pm
Address: Geddes Place Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DJ
Regular activities: pool, darts, music, and a weekly quiz
Frank Godley Court- LQ Residents and new members
When: Every Wednesday 10:30-12:30
Address: Frank Godley Court, Etfield Grove, Sidcup DA14 6LL
Blackfen Cafe
When: Every Thursday 10.30-12.30
Address: Blackfen Community Library, 7-9 Blackfen Parade, Blackfen Road, Sidcup, DA15 9LU
Regular activities: weekly quiz, games, and lots of chatting!
Thamesmead Cafe
When: Every Monday and Thursday 11am-1pm
Address: Lake View Court, Central Way, Thamesmead, SE28 8GL
Regular activities: refreshments, games, and lots of chatting!
Crayford Cafe
When: Every Friday 2pm-4pm
Address: Wolsley House, Wolsley Close, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4BE
Regular activities: weekly quiz, games, and lots of chatting!
Bexleyheath Cafe- Friday
When: Every Friday 11:30am-1:30pm
Address: Geddes Place Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DJ
Regular activities: games, bingo, and a quiz.
Sherbrook Cafe- LQ Residents and new members only
When: Every Friday 10:30am-12:30pm
Address: Sherbrook Close, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7EQ
Specialist Befriending Cafes
The Rosemary Cafe- Belvedere
When: Every Monday 11am-1pm
Address: Belvedere Community Centre, Mitchell Close, Belvedere, DA17 6AA
Regular activities: This cafe is for anyone experiencing early signs of Dementia or Memory loss. Carers are welcome to attend. Activities to stimulate memory and cognitive functions.
The Rosemary Cafe- Sidcup
When: Every Tuesday 11am-1pm
Address: Sidcup Baptist Church, 167 Main Rd, Sidcup, DA14 6PA
Regular activities: This cafe is for anyone experiencing early signs of Dementia or Memory loss. Carers are welcome to attend. Activities to stimulate memory and cognitive functions.
The Lunch Club
This club is free for anyone over 50 to attend.
When: Every Thursday 12pm-2pm
Address: The Guy Earl of Warwick, Park View Road, Welling, DA16 1TB
Bexleyheath Digital Support Cafe
When: Every Friday 11.30am-1.30pm
Address: Geddes Place Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DJ
Bring your own tablet or laptop and our volunteers can help you make bill payments, access information or help you with the basics. If you haven’t got your own device, we can provide you with one to use in the session.
Please note the digital support sessions takes place upstairs in Geddes Place in the meeting room.
How to join:
To join, please register your interest by calling our main office on 0208 300 0883 or fill out our online form (On “Service Required”, please select “Befriending Cafes”).
Except for the sessions listed above with a waiting list, new clients can turn up to the cafes and register their contact details on the day.
If you have any questions, please contact our befriending team by emailing befriendingcafes@ageukbexley.org.uk
Cost:
We offer a £10 membership per month by Standing order. Within this membership offer you can visit as many Age UK Bexley Befriending Cafes per month.
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