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.
Bexleyheath Digital Support Cafe
When: Every Friday 11.30am-1.30pm
Address: Geddes Place Church, Geddes Place, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DJ
Regular activities: Digital Support, Welfare Benefits supports 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!
The Rosemary Cafe
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.
Our Rosemary Cafe is supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.
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
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- Thursdays
When: Every Thursday 11am-1pm
Address: Lake View Court, Central Way, Thamesmead, SE28 8GL
Regular activities: refreshments, games, and lots of chatting!
Thamesmead Cafe- Mondays
When: Every Monday
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!
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.
With thanks to our supporters:
