Social groups
Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin's social groups help older people to meet up with friends or make new ones.
Meet up with friends or make new ones from your community while enjoying a cup of coffee or a slice of cake at one of our social groups.
Over 60s Coffee Morning
Pop in for a cuppa, make new friends and enjoy the company of some furry felines at Shropshire’s first cat café. One or two hour sessions are available but booking is essential.
Venue: Paws Café, 53 Mardol, Shrewsbury SY1 1PP
When: Every Thursday and Friday morning, 10.00am-12.00pm
Cost: £10 per hour
Contact:
Angela Goodman
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: pawscafeuk@gmail.com
Albrighton Friendship Group
A dementia friendly social group for people aged 60 years and over to meet up, enjoy some light refreshment and make new friends.
Venue: Albrighton Library, Station Road, Albrighton WV7 3QH
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, 2.00-4.00pm
Cost: Free, but we would welcome a donation of £2.00 per session to cover costs
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Bridgnorth Friendship Group
A dementia friendly social group for people aged 60 years and over to meet up, enjoy some light refreshment and make new friends.
Venue: Bridgnorth Library, 67 Listley Street, Bridgnorth WV16 4AW
When: Every other Wednesday afternoon, 1.00-3.00pm
Cost: Free, but we would welcome a donation of £2.00 per session to cover costs
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Much Wenlock Friendship Group
Join our dementia friendly social group for people aged over 60 and meet up, enjoy some light refreshment and make new friends.
Venue: Pinefields Community Centre, 1 Pinefields Close, Much Wenlock TF13 6DA
When: This group usually meets on the last Tuesday of the month, 10.30am - 12.30pm, but meeting dates can change, so please check with Wellbeing services for details of the next meeting.
Cost: Free, but we would welcome a donation of £2.00 per session to cover costs
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk
Please note: advance booking is essential for this group.
Still Caring
A social group for people who are or have been until recently, caring for someone else.
Who is it for:
- carers who are no longer physically caring or their caring role has come to an end
- carers who are isolated by their current caring role but are able to leave their cared for person, for a short time, and want to socialise with others.
We can:
- offer a friendly face and warm conversation over a cuppa
- introduce you to others who understand your situation
inform you of other activities happening locally - share stories without judgement
- help build confidence with returning to a social situation.
Venue: Various Shrewsbury coffee shops
When: First Friday of the month, 11.00am-12.30pm
Cost: Free
Contact:
Wellbeing services
Phone number: 01743 233 123
Email: enquiries@ageukstw.org.uk