Lunch clubs

Lunch club for the over 50s in the Abbotsbury area. Come along for a meal and a chance to meet up and make new friends. The club does not run in May, June, July or August.

• Denise or Phillip: 01305 871944

Lunch club in St Leonards held every Monday at Braeside Village Hall. Contact for details about transport.

• Braeside Age Concern Day Centre- Lunch Club: 01202 530530

A popular lunch club for older people in the Dorchester area taking place Monday to Friday (and some Saturdays) from 12:30pm. There is a small charge involved and you must call to book in advance.

• Age UK North, South and West Dorset Lunch Club: Call Jane Carter on 01305 269444

Lunch Club for older people in the Alderholt area. Membership is limited so please contact first to see if a place is available.

• Christine: 01425 652241

A lunch club for older people and members of the local community. Please contact us to book your place.

• Angels Community Lunch: 01305 834866

Café open in Charmouth every Monday (between October and March only).

• Alison: 07789 165570

To provide a meeting place for people who have had a stroke in a friendly, supportive way. Meetings include speakers on a variety of topics, lunch, occasional outings, quizzes and games, gentle physical and mental activity. Transport can usually be arranged if necessary. Affiliated with the Stroke Association.

• Mrs Davies: 01747 853428

A lunch club in Blandford specifically for people who are on their own for whatever reason. Come along if you would like to meet like-minded people, enjoy good food and good company.

• Blandford Royal British Legion Meet & Eat Lunch Club: 01258 458202

Come along for a cup of tea and company. We meet every third Sunday (but not during August or December).

• Tom Murphy: 01308 455674

A lunch club in Broadstone specifically for people who are on their own for whatever reason. Come along if you would like to meet like-minded people, enjoy good food and good company.

• May: 01202 383903

Coffee followed by soup and a sweet - everybody welcome! Usually takes place on the 4th Tuesday of the month (not held in August), but please call to check first.

• Val Collins: 01425 270410

Every Wednesday morning the church lounge is open. We serve excellent coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks and a variety of sweet and savoury snacks for a small donation.

• Cafe Refresh - Dorchester Baptist Church: 01305 262045

A lunch club for older people in Cattistock. We meet on various dates throughout the year (always on a Monday), please contact for details. Entrance is by ticket only, tickets are available from the Cattistock Post Office.

• Roma Rowland: 01300 320842

A lunch club for older people in the Charlton Marshall Area. Held on the first Friday of every month.

• Tina: 01258 452380

A Social Day Centre in Sixpenny Handley Village Hall on the second Friday of the month (not held in August). Clients are transported from their homes for a sociable morning session over a cup of coffee with sometimes a brief talk of general interest or information. A three course lunch in the hall cooked from fresh ingredients is followed by a wide variety of activities catering to all interests.

• Vic Hatton: 01258 841321

Lunch club for older people living in the Child Okeford area.

• Oonagh Eveleigh: 01258 860881

A coffee morning followed by lunch for older people in the Weymouth area. Please call Anne to check dates as these vary and we do not meet every week.

• Anne: 01305 783002

A lunch club for older people in the Christchurch area. We have a subsidised 2 course meal and dessert, and you can attend the Brendoncare Club afterwards if you wish. Transport may be available, please ask if you need help.

• Community Partnership Lunch Club - Christchurch: 01202 989632

A lunch club for older people in the Cranborne area.

• Elspeth and Rosemary: 01725 517581 (Elspeth) or 01725 551242 (Rosemary)

A free lunch club with an afternoon activity for older people in Ferndown. Please book in advance as places are limited.

• Don't Dine Alone - Ferndown: 01202 318567

A lunch club for older people in the Ensbury Park area run by the Crumbs Project.

• Ensbury Park Fish and Chip Lunch: 01202 519320

Lunch club for people in the Ferndown area. We meet every Thursday at 12:30pm for a two course meal, tea and coffee. Please call to book in advance.

• Ferndown Lunch Club - Carpenter's Lunch: 01202 871440

A lunch club for older people in the Westham area of Weymouth. We open on Thursdays at 12 noon and lunch is served at 12:30pm.

• Neil Biles: 07867 785836

Gillingham Day Club for older people meets for coffee, lunch, tea and activities. Term time only.

• Teresa Kinsmill: 01747 826878

A lunch club for older people in the Highcliffe area of Christchurch. Booking is essential.

• Grace: 01425 277106

Lunch club every Thursday at the Barrington Centre for local older people. We have a referral criteria, please call to ask for details.

• Elizabeth: 01202 872601

A bread and soup community lunch at Hilfield Friary, all are welcome. Our food is mostly vegetarian and donations are welcome. Please call to book in advance.

• Suzi Herbert: 01300 341741

Activities and a 'soup and a roll' lunch in Poole. All are welcome from tea, coffee, soup, games and a sing-a-long. Please ring before attending to confirm numbers and to check dates.

• Church Office: 01202 723059

A friendly lunch club for older people in the Iford area of Bournemouth.

• Iford URC Lunch Club: 01202 423786

A lunch club in Winfrith Newburgh for older people.

• Pat Yonwin: 01305 852117

Monthly minibus lunch trip to the Lobster Pot restaurant. Please ring for dates and details. Transport available via Island Community Action for Portland residents only.

• Island Community Action: 01305 823789

Over 55s two-course lunch in Poole. A warm welcome. Priority to those living alone although couples welcome.

• Church Office: 01202 684745

Soup and a roll lunch followed by bingo for older people on Portland.

• Lunch and Bingo - Portland: 01305 823789

Lunch club for older people and residents of the local community.

• Diane Earle: 01297 445021

Lunch club for older people. Please contact about transport and details of charges.

• Reverend Linda Wilcock: 01300 321112

A friendly café run by volunteers every third Friday of the month. Come along for tea, coffee, homemade cake and good company.

• Linda: 01258 820131

A Saturday lunch club for people in the Verwood area. Ask about transport if required.

• Lin and Jean: 01202 824297 (Lin) or 01202 825533 (Jean)

Lunch club for older people in the Milton Abbas area. Two course meal available with refreshments and a glass of sherry as you arrive as you wish. Please ask about transport.

• Jennifer: 01258 881609

A lunch club for people in the Holdenhurst area of Bournemouth. We meet from January to July, September to December, except Bank Holidays and Easter Holidays.

• Reverend Janice Seare: 01202 302468

A friendly lunch club in Bournemouth which runs on Thursdays, weekly from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Twelve places available on the minibus. Please phone to enquire about transport. Two course meal with tea or coffee.

• Moordown Baptist Church - Lunch Club: 01202 515258

Lunch club for older people in the Westham area. Raffle and book trolley also available. Lunch is served at 1pm, but you are welcome to arrive earlier.

• Munch Club - Westham: 01305 771217

Situated in South Street Wareham, Not Just Sundaes is a fascinating place where people can find refreshment in a number of different ways. Serving up good value and great hospitality, from coffee and a freshly homemade cake, to a light lunch and ice cream.

• Not Just Sundaes Community Cafe: 01929 553223

A lunch club for older people in the Osmington area.

• Fran Groves: 01305 832430

A lunch club in the Parley area of Dorset. We meet at different venues every month, please contact for details. Transport may be available, we will help if we can.

• Hilary: 01202 896738

Lunch club for older people that meets once a month on a Friday at the Crown Hotel, Weymouth. Please contact for further details. Prices as per menu.

• Pat Staff: 01305 779393

A lunch club for older people in the Pimperne area. Our meals are home made and you need to book in advance.

• Margaret: 01258 489724

Lunch club for local residents meets every Monday (excluding bank holidays). All meals are freshly prepared and there are a selection of menu options. Volunteers are always welcome to help out. Transport is available for residents of Portland.

• Portland Friendly Food Club Lunch: 01305 823789

A lunch club for older people in the Halstock area every Wednesday (term time only).

• John: 01935 422154

Meets on Mondays for lunch in various local pub venues in the Dorset area. Run by the Project Purple group from Age UK Bournemouth. Transport may be provided in some areas, call for details. For further details, please contact Age UK Bournemouth. Cost: cost of lunches varies depending on venue.

• Project Purple Pub Lunches: 01202 530530

Our lunch club is held on the third Tuesday of every month for the over 50's in the Puncknowle, Swyre and West Bexington area. We meet from 12:30pm and lunch is served at 1pm. Numbers may be limited, please contact first.

• David Buckland: 01308 898492

We'd love you to be our guest and join us for a delicious Fish & Chip lunch, followed by an enjoyable afternoon of varied activities with our residents.

• Queensmount Lunch Club: 01202 031679

A friendly coffee morning in the church hall for free tea, coffee and chat. Open every Wednesday from 11am to 12:30pm. Everybody welcome.

• Rosebery Park Baptist Church Coffee Morning: 01202 429478

Lunch club for older people in Bere Regis. Please contact us for details of transport.

• Amanda or Brenda: 01929 472327 (Amanda) or 01929 471255 (Brenda)

A Saturday lunch club for older people living in Weymouth. Join us for a freshly cooked two course lunch, refreshments morning and afternoon, raffle, activities and entertainment. Please ask about transport, we will help if we are able to.

• Saturday Lunch Club: 01305 774226 or 01305 549924

A lunch club for older people in the Upton area. Please call for details of when we meet.

• Pete: 07784 942397

A lunch club for ladies in the Shroton area. We meet four times a year in March, June, September and December, please contact for details.

• Cathy: 01258 861526

A meal of soup, cheese, bread and fruit available on every third Monday of the month. Runs from November to April only. Just drop in, no need to book. For older people living in the Silton Village area.

• Marian Honnywill: 01747 840507

Monthly trips to various locations mainly in the Dorset and Hampshire areas for older people in the Christchurch area.

• Lydia Brown: 01202 470770

A church based soup lunch every Monday morning. Coffee followed by a short service, followed by a soup lunch. All welcome, no need to book.

• St Mary's Church: 01202 897087

A home cooked two course lunch. Payment by donation. Please contact us to check dates and to book your place before coming as the lunch does not happen every month.

• St Aldhelm's Midweek Lunch - Weymouth: 01305 786043

A community lunch for people in the Parkstone area of Poole - everybody welcome. There is no set fee for our two course meal, but donations are welcome. Please contact us if you would like to come to check the dates first.

• St Clement's Community Lunch: 01202 733390

A home cooked lunch for older people in the Oakdale area of Poole. Due to space constraints we are limited to around 20 diners who are catered for by a team of volunteers and a cook. Our schedule revolves around school terms and we do not provide lunches during the school holidays. A reasonable charge is made for the two course lunch and transport can be provided in some cases.

• St George's Church Lunch Club: 01202 660612

Lunch club for older people in Wimborne, every Tuesday during term time (apart from the last week of July and 2 weeks at Christmas). Main meal, dessert and refreshments available. Ask us about transport, we will help if we are able to.

• Jayne Rynne: 01202 885760

A lunch club for older people who live at St Mary's Gardens. We meet on the last Thursday of the month.

• Sue Park: 07977 175093

Lunch club for local older people in the Corfe Mullen area. Main meal, dessert and refreshments available freshly cooked on site. This club runs during term time only.

• Sylvia Black: 01202 692720

A friendly, sociable lunch club for all ages. Two course meal with tea/coffee in a friendly atmosphere. Takes place every other Monday - booking is required the Friday before the appropriate Monday.

• St Peter's Church Lunch Club: 01202 749085

The Stay-A-While Luncheon Club in Winton, Bournemouth is a voluntary group which has been run by the church for nearly 30 years. We meet on Tuesday in term time. We provide a meeting place for older lonely folk who live locally. Tea and coffee are available from 10:30am and lunch is served at 12 noon. Cost: £3.00

• The Ministry Team: 01202 512225

Local pub lunch for ladies living in the Sutton Poyntz area. Cost and choices as per menu.

• Sutton Poyntz Ladies Lunch: 01305 832117

The bus will collect you from your home and take you to a pub or restaurant in the Swanage area for lunch. Please call for more details.

• Swanage Hopper Lunch Trips: 01929 425314 (Joy) or 01929 425426 (Pearl), 07971 338486 (Mo) or 07894 035055 (Sue)

Lunch club for local people. Menu based around fish and chips, but other menus available. Does not run in June, July, August or December.

• Jo Cropp: 01300 341620

A friendly café serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunches.

• The Beacon Cafe - Ferndown: 01202 890520

A lunch club for older people on Portland. We meet on the second Monday and the last Wednesday of each month - please contact us for details of the next club and to see if we can help with transport (for residents of Portland only).

• Island Community Action: 01305 823789

We always have an interesting mix of speakers, quizzes etc. and it is an opportunity to make new friends over coffee and cakes, and we sometimes have lunch together.

• John Taylor: 01202 883896

Daily lunch club for older people living in the Stourpaine, Blandford Forum area at the local White Horse Pub. Lunch time meals available Monday to Sunday. Also two-course evening meals available Tuesday to Friday.

• The White Horse Senior Citizen's Lunch Club: 01258 453535

Lunch club for older people living in Bradford Peverell. Does not run in August or September.

• Ruth Smith: 01305 263834

A lunch club that meets twice a week for older people in the Verwood area.

• Olivia Brown: 01202 821786

Richmond Hill St Andrews have teamed up with Christchurch Housing Society to provide a hot two-course lunch. Cost: £3.50. Tenants of the Christchurch Housing Society are particularly welcome, as are members of the local community.

• Wednesday Lunch Club - St Andrews Church: 01202 521754 or 01425 276942

Open every Thursday for lunch (special rates). We also have a carvery every Sunday. Booking is advisable.

• Wellworthy Sports and Social Club Lunch: 01305 779316

A lunch club for older people in the Wimborne area. We do not run during August or December.

• Wimborne RAFA Lunch: 01202 823675

Lunch club for older people living in the Wriggle Valley area.

• Connie Wallis: 01935 872946