Activities for older people in Northampton

Full of Life Activities

Getting out and about and socialising is a great way to boost mental and physical health – and meet new friends. Here is some information about groups in the Northampton area

Good Companions Tea Dance - fortnightly

A two hour programme of discussion, exercise, quizzes and guest speakers

Venue: Jubilee Hall (behind Parish Hall), Church of St Alban the Martyr, Broadmead Avenue, Northampton NN3 2RA

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Cost: £2.00 per person

For more information call 01604 756111

Hackleton Parish Forget-Me-Not Group - 1st and 3rd Monday

Open to residents of Hackleton, Piddington, Horton, Preston Deanery and St George’s Fields - support and activities for people living with dementia or dementia-like symptoms and their families (even if no diagnosis has been given)

Venue: Horton House Cricket Club

Time: 2pm - 3.45pm

Cost: free

For more information call 07464 429630

Nifty 50 Plus - every Monday and Wednesday

Activities include mini tennis, badminton and more. Bring own refreshments

Venue: Redwell Leisure Centre, Barnwell Road, Wellingborough NN8 5LP

Time: 10.00am - 12.00pm

Cost: varies

Swanspool Senior Citizens Club - every Monday

Weekly social to enjoy refreshments, bingo and raffle

Venue: Kingsway Centre, 150 Kingsway, Wellingborough NN8 3PA

Time: 1.30pm - 4.00pm

Cost: £2.00

For more information call 07870 517 603

Irthlingborough Old Peoples Welfare Association - Monday Club

Comfortable surroundings where retired people can enjoy a bit of company and tea, coffee and a cooked meal

Venue: The College Street Centre, College St, Irthlingborough, Wellingborough NN9 5TU

Time: Every Monday 9.30am - 4.00pm

For more information call 01933 651241 or 01933 681373

Weston Favell Friendship Group - every Monday

Venue: Arlbury Road Community Centre, Arlbury Road, Blackthorn, Northampton NN3 8QJ

Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm

Cost: £2.00

For more information call 01604 847282

Kingsthorpe Get Up & Go

Reducing falls and improving overall balance

Time: 10.45am - 11.30am

Cost: £5

Location: The Breathe in Space, 21 Welford Road, Northampton NN2 8AQ

For more information call 01604 715707 or email info@thebreatheinspace.co.uk

Lings Forum Get Up & Go

Falls prevention exercises to help with balance and strength

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am

Cost: £5

Location: Lings Forum, Billing Brook Road, Northampton NN3 8JR

For more information call 01604 838333

Pilates

Improve posture and flatten your tummy

Time: 9.30am - 10.30am

Location: Wootton Community and Sports Centre, Curtlee Hill, Northampton NN4 6ED

For more information call 07903 500734

Yardley Arts CIC

Sign up for a workshop or class in jewelry, sculpture, art and other fun activities.

Location: Yardley Arts, The Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley Hastings NN7 1EU

For more details and days and times call 01604 696906