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BlueBelle Fri 09-Jun-23 16:27:42

I volunteer 3 times a week and we all have a real hoot
There’s all ages, types, male, female and anything else and it’s great fun

Judy54 Fri 09-Jun-23 16:22:55

I like a coffee and a chat, don't knit but definitely like a natter. If you like dancing try a Zumba gold class, silver swans or line dancing. Yes volunteering is also a great way of meeting people. I do a Tai Chi class every week which is very beneficial and gives an opportunity to socialise too.

NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Jun-23 10:06:42

- 22 within 5 miles. Admittedly some !(maybe 7 or 8) are sports clubs but I have been a member of sports clubs in the past and they are used by regulars so wouldn't rule them out unless I was totally disinterested.

My mother-in-law joined a boules club and a country dancing one via U3A (much older than 73).
As others have said, take a look at U3A

NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Jun-23 10:01:37

I just put "social clubs" into Google and got loads of them. Way more than I expected!
I am on the edge of a small town.

Lathyrus Fri 09-Jun-23 09:54:27

Do you mean sort of clubbing for oldies?

I ask because to me volunteer and things like knit and natter provide plenty of opportunities for fun and a laugh.

merlotgran Fri 09-Jun-23 09:42:21

Do you have a U3A group near you? I joined when I moved 18 months ago as I didn’t know anybody and it’s the best thing I could have done. There are lots of different activities to suit all interests.

hulahoop Fri 09-Jun-23 09:27:22

We have nothing where I live I keep looking but to no avail.

kittylester Fri 09-Jun-23 07:05:30

I suggest volunteering- I have lots of fun.

Your community library might have notices of things that are on locally. Or, you could try your local fb page or Spotted page.

NotSpaghetti Fri 09-Jun-23 06:45:13

Have you done any Googling for social clubs in your area?
There are lots in mine.
One is a community pub.

I have to add I've only ever been to one of them.

Aveline Fri 09-Jun-23 06:37:24

Depends on your idea of fun I suppose. I've had great fun and lots of laughs in a volunteer job.

Kate1949 Thu 08-Jun-23 23:32:12

Our local pub too. Quiz night, live acts, fund raising events. Great fun.

Jaxjacky Thu 08-Jun-23 21:24:32

Our local pub, they have live music, there are new people joining in all the time, lots of dancing!

MerylStreep Thu 08-Jun-23 21:15:35

I suppose it depends on where you live. I’m spoilt for choice, really as I live in Southend.
Btw, I volunteer and I’m not lonely

beautybumble Thu 08-Jun-23 20:56:54

I would be interested to know if you've got anywhere you can go for enjoyment. Where I live all there is for retired people is coffee and chat at the church, knit and natter or being a volunteer. All of those things are important to help people who are lonely or just like to do them, but to be honest, I would love to go out dancing or to a social club to have a bit of a laugh. I'm 73 but I still would love to have a little fun. Where's the life?