January Men's Socials
Published on 02 January 2025 03:55 PM
We're grateful to Lazza for running one of his Healthy Minds Healthy Bods workshop, providing a great start to January!
Get a flavour of what the workshop covered, in this video below:
If you weren’t able to attend the workshop but are looking to get out and something to do locally there are plenty of options to explore.
Check out the details below for Healthy Minds Healthy Bods Groups with Lawrence, local Men's Groups and Multi-Sports Get-Togethers run by Better Leisure – all are excellent opportunities to connect with others in the local community.
Healthy Minds Healthy Bods Groups
Healthy Minds, Healthy Bods currently manage three free fitness sessions in studios provided by Better Leisure. They are available to people of all ages, capabilities, shapes, and strengths and are overseen by a Fully Qualified Personal Trainer. They make it fun, but also ensure you go away feeling great.
They also run a number of regular walks every week from Clissold Park, Finsbury Park and Highbury Fields.
Drop in and see them or contact Lawrence via the Healthy Minds Healthy Bods website.
Men’s Groups
Following on from the recent World Darts Championships, you might be interested to know that you can have a game of darts yourself locally in weekly social groups in Islington.
Drop-in for dominoes, darts and ping pong* or bring your own favourite game, drink tea and hang out. Open to all men looking to make new friends and unwind in a welcoming space. (*at Whittington Park Community Centre).
Old Fire Station Men’s Group
Mondays 2 - 4pm
Holloway Neighbourhood Gp, The Old Fire Station, 84 Mayton Street, N7 6QT. (Drop-in). (020 7607 9794)
Whittington Park Men’s Group
Thursdays 2 - 4pm
Whittington Pk Community Centre, Yerbury Road, N19 4RS. (Drop-in).(020 7272 1847)
Andover Men's Shed
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 10am - 1pm
Thursday 6 - 8pm
Unit 9, Chantry Centre, Andover (quite close to the Angel Inn).
Men’s Shed/Men’s Club Islington
St Luke’s Community Centre, 90 Central St, EC1V (020 7549 8181)
55yrs+ Share interests and take part in activities and trips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Now for 18yrs+ Tuesdays 4-6pm too.
Better Multi-sports Get Togethers, adults 50+
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10.30am-1pm
Sobell Leisure Centre, Tollington Rd, N7 7NY
Wednesdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Finsbury Better Leisure Centre, Norman St, London EC1V 3PU
Run by GLL (£2.70 debit or credit card at venue), try these relaxed socials with the opportunity to play sports e.g. bowls, table tennis, dominoes and have a cuppa! No need to book, just pay on the door when you arrive.
Finsbury Winter Warmers: Walking Football
Finsbury Better Leisure Centre, Norman St, London EC1V 3PU
From 13 January, Mondays, 10 - 11am followed by refreshments
Mondays from 13th January – 3rd March (excluding 17th February)
Join us on Mondays for a friendly, slow-paced match of Walking Football.
We’ll play at Finsbury Leisure Centre’s outdoor artificial pitch, so please wear
suitable shoes and clothing and bring some fluids. We’ll finish with a hot cup of
tea and a chat at Islington Museum. Drop in, no need to book.
Or meet at Michael Cliffe House reception at 9.45am for a
gentle walk to Finsbury Leisure Centre.
Need to talk to someone?
If you would like to chat through local social options that match your interests and any specific needs, you are welcome to call the Age UK Islington helpline.
Members of our team can help you work out what the options are locally - whether for a social group or to help connect you into services to help with money worries, managing at home, mobility issues or anything that you're struggling with day to day.
Call Age UK Islington on 020 7281 6018 (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm) or email gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk.