Other Local Services

Barnabus Church, SHREWSBURY

Facilitates community social events and meet-ups, make contact to find out more.

Address: Barnabas Community Church, Longden Coleham, Shrewsbury, SY3 7DN

Website: https://barnabascommunitychurch.com/

Qube, OSWESTRY

Oswestry Community Action, otherwise known as Qube, is a registered charity based in Oswestry, Shropshire. It aims to improve the quality of life for people in North Shropshire and North-East Powys. Qube runs social groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a Lunch Club on Thursdays, as well as offering befriending services.

Call: 01691 656882 – Speak to Bella Doolan about their social groups.

Website: https://qube-oca.org.uk/

Men’s Sheds

Social support groups for Men which often focus on a task (walking, crafts or DIY), to reduce loneliness and enhance their general wellbeing.

Call: 0300 772 9626

Email: admin@ukmsa.org.uk

Website: https://menssheds.org.uk/

Ramblers

Helps people who like to walk find others through sharing information about walking groups in the UK. The website highlights by location where rambler walks occur.

Call: 020 3961 3232

Email: ramblers@ramblers.zendesk.com

Website: www.ramblers.org.uk/

Shropshire Autism Hub

Shropshire Autism Hub is the umbrella for a range of services provided for autistic adults over 18 in Shropshire. Offering focussed small group work, peer support, user led activities, life skills, carer support, autism diagnosis.

Call: 01743 539 201

Email: advice@a4u.org.uk

Website: https://a4u.org.uk/our-work/shropshire-autism-hub/

The Mayfair Community Centre, CHURCH STRETTON

A wide variety of groups and community projects. This included: dancing, arts and crafts, digital support, health walks, transport support, complementary health services, befriending and more.

Address: Easthope Road, Church Stretton SY6 6BL

Call: 01694 722077

Web: https://www.mayfaircentre.org.uk/

Together All

Free online mental health and well-being support. Offering an online community, in a safe and anonymous space and a means to connect with others.

Website: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/

U3A

U3A is a collection of 1000+ charities for retired, semi-retired, or newly retired people who seek to remain engaged within their community. Lots of weekly groups for members.

Call: 020 8466 6139

Email: info@u3a.org.uk

Website: www.u3a.org.uk