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What’s On for Older People in Hemel Hempstead: Groups, Clubs and Events

What's on for older people in Hemel Hempstead right now: 17 regular groups and 1 dated event in the next few weeks, covering coffee and chat, lunch clubs, social clubs, exercise and movement and more. Every entry gives the day, the venue, what it costs and who to contact, taken from the organiser's own page and checked on Monday 19 October 2026. Whether you are searching for activities for the elderly, clubs for the over 60s, or simply things to do in Hemel Hempstead for a parent who is at home too much, this is the local list.

If getting out of the house is the hard part, our Hemel Hempstead team is on 01442 954 137.

Last checked Monday 19 October 2026. Details are the organisers' own and can change at short notice, so please confirm with them before travelling. Starling Homecare does not run or endorse these groups.

At a glance

17regular groups
1dated event coming up
9types of activity
19 Octlast checked
Call the Hemel Hempstead team: 01442 954 137

Run a group that is missing or wrong? Email [email protected].

Coming up in Hemel Hempstead

1 dated

Dated talks, events and sessions in the next few weeks, soonest first.

  • Wed 21 Oct£4

    Dacorum National Trust Association talk: Plague Houses and Pandemics

    Afternoon history talk by Alison Wall comparing the 1665 plague with Covid-19; non-members admitted.

    When
    Wednesday 21 October, 2.30pm to 4pm
    Where
    Potten End Village Hall, Common Gardens, Potten End, HP4 2RH
    Cost
    £4 members, £4.50 non-members
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page

Coffee mornings and chat in Hemel Hempstead

3 listed

Drop-in mornings and cafes where the point is the company. Most need no booking.

  • ThursdayFree

    Tea and Chat, Gravel Lane

    Age UK Hertfordshire weekly social club in the lounge of a supported housing scheme; everyone welcome for a cuppa and company.

    When
    Thursday 10am to 12pm
    Where
    Gravel Lane Housing Scheme, Warners End, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1RZ
    Cost
    Free
    07903 432146Organiser's page
  • ThursdayFree

    Tea and Chat, Dudley House

    Age UK Hertfordshire weekly afternoon social club for older people in Bovingdon, held in a sheltered housing lounge.

    When
    Thursday 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Dudley House Sheltered Housing, Dudley Close, Bovingdon, HP3 0HR
    Cost
    Free
    07903 432146Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Tue

    Tea and Friends

    Monthly Liberty Lounge friendship group in the town centre to meet new people, share a cuppa and enjoy conversation.

    When
    First Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 3.30pm (next 3 November)
    Where
    Liberty Tea Rooms and Community Hub, Bank Court, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BS
    Organiser's page

Lunch clubs in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

A hot meal with other people, often with transport available. Many lunch clubs have waiting lists, so ask early.

  • Weekly£13

    Age UK Hertfordshire Lunch Clubs (Dacorum) Check before you go

    Weekly 10 to 3 clubs with tea, activities and a two-course hot lunch; Dacorum venues on request, waiting lists common.

    When
    Weekly, 10am to 3pm
    Where
    Various Dacorum venues (not stated on page)
    Cost
    £13 per day; £19.50 with transport
    Booking
    Email or phone Active Ageing team
    07903 432146Organiser's page

Social clubs and games afternoons in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

Games, bingo, whist and afternoon clubs that run on a regular day.

  • Monthly£10

    Dacorum Day Trippers

    Community Action Dacorum outings club for older and disabled residents; door-to-door pick-up to shows, gardens, pub lunches and shopping.

    When
    Several trips a month; see Sept to Dec 2026 programme
    Where
    Collected from home, Dacorum
    Cost
    £10 to £30 per trip, paid in advance
    Booking
    Phone or email to book
    01442 212888Organiser's page

Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

Chair-based classes, health walks, tai chi and bowls pitched at older adults. Check with your GP if you are unsure about a new class.

  • Monday£7

    Let's Dance (over 55s)

    Hour-long dance class for people over 55 run by Jellicoe Arts (formerly Dacorum Community Dance), term time only.

    When
    Mondays 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm
    Where
    The Old Town Hall, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AE
    Cost
    £7 per session, paid in advance per term or half term
    Booking
    Email or phone Louise White
    07798 861238Organiser's page

Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Hemel Hempstead

6 listed

Talks, crafts, reading groups and history societies. Visitors are usually welcome at a talk before joining.

  • Monthly, Tue

    Green Fingers Afternoon Club

    Monthly gardening, crafts and bird-feeder afternoon at a care home, with tea, coffee and light refreshments provided.

    When
    Second Tuesday of the month, 2.30pm to 4pm (next 10 November, runs to at least 8 December)
    Where
    Queensway House, 148 Jupiter Drive, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5NP
    Cost
    refreshments provided
    Booking
    RSVP by email or phone Carol
    01442 501 230Organiser's page
  • Wednesday

    Crafternoon

    Weekly library craft afternoon; bring your own project or use basic materials provided, ages 15 and over.

    When
    Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Hemel Hempstead Library, The Forum, Marlowes, HP1 1DN
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Sat

    Grovehill Repair Café

    Community Action Dacorum volunteers help fix household items over a chat; first Saturday of each month.

    When
    First Saturday of the month, 10am to 1pm
    Where
    Grovehill Community Centre, behind Henry Wells Square, HP2 6BJ
    Booking
    drop in
    01442 253935Organiser's page
  • Wed, Thu

    Sunnyside Repair Shed

    Men's shed style workshop open to everyone; new "Shedders" join via a chat and taster session, then induction.

    When
    Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 3pm
    Where
    Hemel Food Garden, Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BY
    Cost
    membership form 2026-27
    Booking
    Email or phone to join
    01442 253935Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Kings Langley Repair Shed

    Friday repair and making workshop open to everyone; join as a "Shedder" after a chat and taster session.

    When
    Friday 10am to 3pm
    Where
    Rudolf Steiner School, Langley Hill, Kings Langley, WD4 9HG
    Booking
    Email or phone to join
    01442 253935Organiser's page
  • Monthly, MonFree

    u3a Dacorum Monthly Speaker Meeting

    Talk "The Man who Broke the Bank in Monte Carlo" with refreshments; for people no longer in full-time work, visitors may attend twice before joining.

    When
    Monday 2 November, 10am to 12pm (talk 10.30am; 7 December Christmas party)
    Where
    Boxmoor Playhouse, 72 St John's Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP
    Cost
    Free
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page

Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Hemel Hempstead

2 listed

Memory cafes, singing groups and activity sessions for people living with dementia and the people who support them.

  • Tuesday

    Herts Musical Memories Hemel Hempstead

    Weekly singing session for people living with dementia and their carers, run by a Hertfordshire charity.

    When
    Tuesdays 2pm to 3.30pm (20, 27 Oct; 3, 17, 24 Nov; 1, 8 Dec)
    Where
    St Georges URC Hall, 106 Long Chaulden, HP1 2NX
    020 8950 5757Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Alzheimer's Society Activity Group Hemel Hempstead

    Friendly weekly activity and social group for people with dementia, their carers, family and friends; refreshments, wheelchair access.

    When
    Friday 10am to 12pm
    Where
    The Marlowes Centre, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DX
    Cost
    contact provider
    Booking
    Contact provider
    01279 427522Organiser's page

Carers' support groups in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

Groups where unpaid carers can meet others, ask questions and take a breath.

  • MonthlyFree

    Age UK Hertfordshire Carers' Support (Dacorum)

    Support for unpaid carers in Dacorum where one person is over 50, including quarterly FellaShip meetings with refreshments.

    When
    Quarterly, 1.30pm to 3pm; next date not shown
    Where
    Warners End, Hemel Hempstead (full address not stated)
    Cost
    Free
    Booking
    Contact Rachel Woods
    07376 423538Organiser's page

Free digital help for older people in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

One-to-one help with phones, tablets and online services, usually free at the library.

  • Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat

    Digital Champion sessions, Hemel Hempstead Library

    One-to-one help with computers, tablets and phones, problem solving and online safety advice at the library.

    When
    Monday 11am to 1pm and 1pm to 3pm; Thursday 11am to 1pm; Friday 12pm to 2pm; Saturday 1pm to 3pm
    Where
    Hemel Hempstead Library, The Forum, Marlowes, HP1 1DN
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page

Church and community groups in Hemel Hempstead

1 listed

Church and community groups open to everyone, whatever their faith.

  • Monthly, Sat

    Cafe and Craft

    Church-run Saturday morning drop-in in Adeyfield: join in some crafting or simply enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

    When
    First Saturday of the month, 10am to 12 noon (next 7 November)
    Where
    St Barnabas Church, Queen Square, Adeyfield, HP2 4HY
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page

If getting there is the hard part

Most of the groups above are worth going to even once. The difficulty is often not the group but the morning around it: getting washed and dressed in time, the walk to the bus, or the worry of arriving alone. A regular visit from the same carer can cover exactly that, and a companion can go along for the first few weeks until it feels familiar.

Our companionship care includes accompanying people to groups, appointments and outings, and our Hemel Hempstead home care page explains how we work locally across Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Bovingdon and Boxmoor. Visiting care is from £34 an hour.

How this page is kept

Every entry comes from the organiser's own page, a council listing or an established local charity, and the link on each card takes you to that source. We check the page weekly, remove dated events once they have passed, and mark anything we could not confirm so you know to ring first. We do not inspect or endorse any group, and no one pays to be listed.

If you run a group for older people in Hemel Hempstead and it is missing or wrong, email [email protected] with the day, time, venue, cost and a link to your own page, and we will add or correct it at the next weekly check.

Common questions

Do I need to book the groups listed for Hemel Hempstead?

Where the organiser says drop in, you can simply turn up. Where booking is shown, use the contact on the card. If nothing is stated, a quick call to the number given saves a wasted trip.

How often is this Hemel Hempstead page updated?

Every entry is checked against the organiser's own page each week, dated events are removed once they have passed, and the last-checked date at the top moves only when the whole page has been re-checked.

Can a carer come with my parent to a group in Hemel Hempstead?

Yes. A companion carer can help with getting ready, the journey there and back, and settling in. Our companionship care page explains how a regular outing is arranged, and the Hemel Hempstead team is on 01442 954 137.

Are there free activities for older people in Hemel Hempstead?

Yes. 4 entries on this page are listed as free by the organiser, including library digital help and most coffee mornings, and many others ask only for a small donation. Look for the Free label on each card.

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