Fun and Laughter

Yes U 3 A are good but it depends on your area,too. Same with Probus, some are better than others. Check ‘em out.

I came across this recently - the Red Hatters. It looks like it may offer what the OP is looking for.
britishredhatters2.weebly.com/

Incidentally, my experience of NWR was the same as Callistemon21: people didn't join that for the laughs.

I’m near a big city and often go in with a couple of girlfriends to pubs and clubs after a meal, dancing and LAUGHING which sounds like what you need. Not keen on being solely with people my own age. Have you got a lighthearted pal to do the same? You don’t have to be a young thing, it’s a state of mind.
Bit tricky if you are in the middle of nowhere…

I also turn up on my own to try things out, as someone said above, you have to be proactive and there is so much out there to do.

Maybe you could start something. If you are worried about doing it on your own you could do it via an existing group, our WI for example has various sub groups such as a supper club but we support anything anyone would like to try, WIs vary but ours is very lively, we had a fun games evening last year with everything from wellie wanging to a version of croquet and it was such a laigh we're doing it again tonight so give your local WI a try. We have outside events from May to September (though last year we were out for a dark skies event in October too) and have a great time

redhatsociety.com
Try the red hat society. My sister-in-law has a great time with them. Each group is known as a 'chapter' so slightly resonant of 'Hells Angels'!
I'm often envious of their trips and outings but........ am seriously put off by the need to wear a red hat and purple clothes. Draws way too much attention for my liking, but not everyone the same so it might suit.

britishredhatters2.weebly.com
beautybumble, This is the link to the British version of the Red Hat Society (RHS). The previous one I included is the original USA one and if I'm honest, just a bit scary!!

Just seen ad for Age UK daytime dance clubs. . 50s 60s 70s daytime disco clubs might be worth a Google 👍

I so agree with you Beauty bumble

Having fun doesn't necessarily involve alcohol of course.

Where are you beautybumble?

Did anyone mention line dancing? You can go on your own to a class, without pals or a partner. You can dance at your own level of energy. The trick is to always stay in one of the middle lines, so that every time you turn to a new wall, there is always someone in front to copy. Good luck finding your fun.

NWR
The local one seems to want members to research a worthy topic, present it to the group then debate it.
Not much laughing.

Put like that it sounds very dry, but I am in the NWR and it’s great fun. The last one I was at we discussed holidays past and present, and laughed at our experiences which differed widely between the different members and also over individual lives. The ‘research’ thing is really just so that we don’t turn up with nothing to talk about, and having a topic means that nobody is left out. It works well.

We also have a walking group, a book club and a lunch club, Christmas parties and other social events. The chances are that when you get to know the members you will find out about other groups in your area, as people who have made the effort to join one thing are more likely to be in others too.

I don't think beautybumble is here anymore.

Hope she found some fun

Doodledog my NWR group, like yours is great fun. Some topics are serious, but many are light hearted. During lock down we met on Zoom. The Christmas pantomime on Zoom was great fun. We also have several off shoots for particular interests. Once a month we meet in our local museum for coffee and a natter. NWR is a good way to meet new people and make friendships too.