Gloucester House

Gloucester House is situated in the heart of Melton Mowbray offering a range of daytime activities, clubs & events. Aimed at people aged over 50 it is open to the public & free to visit.

What is a community resource centre?

Community resource centres offer a space which is geared (but not limited) to the over 50’s. The centres each have facilities, services and activities which meet the needs of the local area. Each one has carer-supported Day Club in a separate, private area alongside community areas which offer classes, activities and lunch clubs or a restaurant.

The centres are accessible, welcoming, safe and offer a place for older people to meet, eat, learn, get active and socialise.

What activities are available at Gloucester House?

We have a range of exercise classes across the week which offer something for everyone who would like to get fitter.

• Tai Chi
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Sequence Dancing
• Steady Steps

We have ballroom dancing lessons and sequence dancing each week. Slimming World also meets at Gloucester House three times a week..

Our regular social events are the Tuesday Coffee Shop, Evergreen Social Group, Knit and Natter and the over 55’s drop in club. We also have a monthly lunch club on the second Thursday of the month.

You can see our full timetable of activities here.

Most of our classes and activities are run by external tutors and whilst there is a charge for participants, it is minimal. If you are a tutor looking for a venue in Melton Mowbray to run your activity, please get in touch with us.

What events are happening at Gloucester House?

The centre arranges events across the year including a Christmas Fair, fashion shows, quiz nights, afternoon teas and much more.

What other facilities and services do you offer?

The centre also has:

• Frequent social activities
• Monthly lunch club
• Day Club with accessible transport if required

Information and advice drop in

Our Information and Advice team can help with anything that affects your quality of life, from benefits entitlements to residential care advice, housing issues and powers of attorney. We have a monthly drop-in on Tuesdays at Gloucester House at which you can have a free and confidential chat with one of our advisors. The advice and information they give will be independent and they can help take your query forward if you need this help (for example by helping you to complete welfare benefit forms).

Our Information & Advice service can also be accessed by calling our Advice Line on 0116 299 2278 between 11am and 4pm Monday to Friday. They may be able to help you over the telephone or you can also pop along to the drop-in session at Gloucester House.

Social activities

Social events are so important for older people to keep them in contact with the local community and with friends, old and new.

Daytime social activities are held at Gloucester House regularly, giving older people a place to meet up and make new friends. The Evergreen Social Group meets weekly on Monday afternoons, the coffee shop is open every Tuesday morning and the over 55’s drop in club is every Friday morning. We also have a monthly lunch club. We hold occasional one-off day time events, open to all and often free of charge. These will be listed above under ‘events’ or you can contact us for details of forthcoming events.

Monthly lunch club

As food often tastes better when cooked for you and it’s always a treat to be waited on, why not come along to our monthly lunch club. For just £6.00 you will have a freshly cooked two-course meal with tea or coffee to follow. You can meet and dine with friends, or come along and make new friends. The lunch club runs on the second Thursday of the month from 11.30am to 1pm. We do ask you to book by visiting or telephoning our reception.

Day Club

Gloucester House hosts day care groups which provide carer-supported day care for older people who are experiencing physical frailty or mental health issues, living with dementia or learning disabilities. Travel to and from the groups is possible using our accessible minibuses. For more information about this service and how to access it, please visit our Day Clubs page.

When is Gloucester House open?

We open every weekday from 8.30am to 5pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.30am to 4.30pm (Fridays) and you are welcome to visit us during those hours to have a look around and see what we have to offer. Some of our activities run outside of these hours and the centre is open just for those attending the activity (for example, Slimming World, Ballroom Dancing and evening social events).

Is it free to visit Gloucester House?

Yes. Gloucester House is open to the public and is free to enter. If you wish to participate in activities, classes or services (such as foot care) there will be a charge for this.

Where is Gloucester House and how do I make contact?

Gloucester House is situated on in the centre of Melton Mowbray with parking for centre visitors. You can contact us by telephone or email – or just pop in and ask for Rhonda (mornings until 1pm).

Gloucester House
3 Norman Way
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1JE

Telephone: 01664 410253/410108
Email: Rhonda.fazackerley@ageukleics.org.uk

Can I hire a room at Gloucester House?

Yes. Room hire can be arranged through the Centre Manager, Rhonda Fazackerley, at reasonable rates. Please contact Rhonda on 01664 410253 (mornings) or Rhonda.fazackerley@ageukleics.org.uk