What's on for older people in Hertford and Ware right now: 17 regular groups and 4 dated events in the next few weeks, covering coffee and chat, lunch clubs, exercise and movement, hobbies and interests 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 Hertford and Ware 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 Hertford and Ware team is on 01920 746779.
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
Run a group that is missing or wrong? Email [email protected].
Coming up in Hertford and Ware
4 datedDated talks, events and sessions in the next few weeks, soonest first.
- Tue 20 Oct
FOHM AGM and talk: Wilder future for Herts & Middlesex
Friends of Hertford Museum AGM followed by a talk by Claire Robinson on a wilder future for Herts and Middlesex.
- Sun 25 Oct£5
Hertford Castle Open Day: Guided Tours
Friends of Hertford Castle volunteers lead 75-minute tours every 30 minutes; steep spiral stairs, not suitable for restricted mobility.
- Fri 30 OctFree
Hertford Rotary: A Vintage Halloween Party
Free afternoon tea with raffle and entertainment for anyone over 70 and resident in Hertford; doors 1.15pm, parking available.
- Tue 10 Nov£6
Afternoon Cinema: Wuthering Heights
Ware Town Council afternoon film screening with refreshments included; everyone warmly welcomed.
Coffee mornings and chat in Hertford and Ware
2 listedDrop-in mornings and cafes where the point is the company. Most need no booking.
- Monthly, Sat
St Andrew's Coffee Mornings
Monthly Saturday coffee morning with homemade cakes, tea and coffee; the 7 November morning has a Remembrance and Christmas theme with charity stalls.
- Mon, FriFree
Local Social coffee mornings, Ware
Free coffee mornings and activities helping people make social connections in Ware; contact organiser for venue.
Lunch clubs in Hertford and Ware
2 listedA hot meal with other people, often with transport available. Many lunch clubs have waiting lists, so ask early.
- Monthly, Fri£5
Lunch Club for the Over-60s
Monthly two-course lunch with tea or coffee for anyone aged 60 and over in the church hall; usually oversubscribed.
- Mon, Fri£16.50
Age UK Hertfordshire 10 to 3 Clubs (Hertford and Ware)
Weekly day clubs with hot lunch, activities and transport included; clubs listed in Hertford and Ware, venue on referral.
Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Hertford and Ware
3 listedChair-based classes, health walks, tai chi and bowls pitched at older adults. Check with your GP if you are unsure about a new class.
- Wednesday£5
Table Tennis for the over-50s
Friendly singles and doubles table tennis on two tables for people aged 50 and over; complete beginners welcome.
- FridayFree
Hertfordshire Health Walks, Ware Check before you go
Gentle, flat, volunteer-led health walk of about 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a free drink.
- ThursdayFree
Hertfordshire Health Walks, Sele taster walk
Safe, sociable one-mile taster walk around Sele, Hertford, part of the free Hertfordshire Health Walks scheme.
Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Hertford and Ware
2 listedTalks, crafts, reading groups and history societies. Visitors are usually welcome at a talk before joining.
- TuesdayFree
Expression Through Art
Free weekly art group for expressing feelings through art; no artistic skills needed, just turn up.
- WednesdayFree
Soundbites Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts
Food and drink from midday followed by a short, admission-free concert at 1pm; autumn season runs to 18 November.
Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Hertford and Ware
2 listedMemory cafes, singing groups and activity sessions for people living with dementia and the people who support them.
- Tuesday
Herts Musical Memories, Hertford
Weekly singing session for people with memory problems or dementia and their carers, with warm-up, old and new songs and refreshments.
- Tuesday
Together Group Hertford (Tuesday)
Alzheimer's Society activity group for people with dementia, carers, family and friends, led by expert leaders; refreshments and parking.
Carers' support groups in Hertford and Ware
4 listedGroups where unpaid carers can meet others, ask questions and take a breath.
- Monthly, Tue
Alzheimer's Society Carers Support Group, Hertford
Facilitated peer support group for carers of people with dementia to ask questions, get information and share experiences.
- Monthly, Tue
Alzheimer's Society Carers Group, Ware
Facilitated peer support group for carers of people with dementia in a safe and supportive environment; step-free, refreshments.
- Mon, Fri
Ware Carers Support Hub (Carers in Hertfordshire)
Volunteer-run monthly hub for unpaid carers with speakers, activities and time to talk; October speaker was from Alzheimer's Society.
- Monthly, Tue
Support for Bereaved Carers, Ware Check before you go
Monthly group for carers whose caring role has ended, run by Carers in Hertfordshire.
Free digital help for older people in Hertford and Ware
2 listedOne-to-one help with phones, tablets and online services, usually free at the library.
- Tue, Fri
Digital Champion, Ware Library
One-to-one help, problem-solving and online safety advice from a Digital Champion; taster sessions for people new to computers or tablets.
- Friday
Digital Champion, Hertford Library
One-to-one digital support, problem-solving and online safety advice; taster sessions for people new to computers or tablets.
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 Hertford and Ware home care page explains how we work locally across Hertford, Ware, Bengeo and Hertford Heath. 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 Hertford and Ware 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 Hertford and Ware?
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 Hertford and Ware 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 Hertford and Ware?
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 Hertford and Ware team is on 01920 746779.
Are there free activities for older people in Hertford and Ware?
Yes. 6 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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