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What’s On for Older People in Potters Bar: Groups, Clubs and Events

What's on for older people in Potters Bar right now: 23 regular groups and 3 dated events 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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar team is on 01707 714 000.

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

23regular groups
3dated events coming up
9types of activity
19 Octlast checked
Call the Potters Bar team: 01707 714 000

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

Coming up in Potters Bar

3 dated

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

  • Mon 19 Oct£2

    Potters Bar and District Historical Society talk

    Evening local history talk with refreshments; non-members welcome for a small charge. The society runs Potters Bar Museum.

    When
    Monday 19 October 2026, 8pm (time per community news)
    Where
    United Reformed Church, 245 Darkes Lane, EN6 1BZ
    Cost
    visitors £2, members £1
    Booking
    drop in
    07856 513814Organiser's page
  • Tue 3 Nov£7

    Lunchtime Recital: Quintessimo wind quintet

    Lunchtime concert at St Mary's Church with lunches available beforehand; entry by retiring collection.

    When
    Tuesday 3 November 2026, 12.30pm (lunches from 12 noon)
    Where
    St Mary's Church, The Walk
    Cost
    retiring collection; lunches £7
    Organiser's page
  • Thu 10 Dec£55

    Generation Plus Christmas coach trip to Blenheim Palace

    Coach trip to Blenheim Palace Illuminated Trail and Christmas Market, picking up at Furzefield Leisure Centre; free parking if registration given.

    When
    Thursday 10 December 2026, 1.55pm pick-up, return leaves about 7pm
    Where
    Pick-up Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, EN6 3BW
    Cost
    £55 including light trail
    Booking
    book via Wyllyotts box office or wyllyottstheatre.co.uk
    01707 645005Organiser's page

Coffee mornings and chat in Potters Bar

4 listed

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

  • Wednesday

    Over 50s Coffee, Cakes and Time to Talk (Live Well)

    Casual coffee, cake and conversation session for anyone over 50, run with Community Action Hertsmere at the church hall.

    When
    Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.30am
    Where
    Church of King Charles the Martyr, 368 Mutton Lane, EN6 3AS
    07535 781401Organiser's page
  • Thursday

    KCM Community Café

    Volunteer-run café serving drinks and light lunches, welcoming anyone who wants company or feels isolated; closes briefly at Christmas, Easter and summer.

    When
    Thursdays 10.45am to 1.30pm (lunches 11.30am to 1.30pm)
    Where
    Main Hall, King Charles the Martyr Church, 368 Mutton Lane, EN6 3AS
    Cost
    "unbeatable prices"
    Booking
    drop in
    01707 665579Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Potters Bar Baptist Church Coffee Morning

    Friday morning coffee and conversation at the Baptist church on Barnet Road; all are welcome to drop in.

    When
    Fridays 10.30am (next listed 23 October 2026)
    Where
    Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road, EN6 2RB
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Thu

    SightLife Potters Bar (Herts Vision Loss)

    Monthly tea, cake and a chat for people with sight loss in the theatre café, run by Herts Vision Loss.

    When
    First Thursday of the month 11am to 1pm (5 November, 3 December)
    Where
    Wyllyotts Theatre Café, Wyllyotts Place, EN6 2HZ
    01707 324680Organiser's page

Lunch clubs in Potters Bar

2 listed

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

  • Tue, Thu

    Sixty Plus Luncheon Club

    Weekday lunch club for people over 60 in Potters Bar and South Mimms, with weekly bingo, outings and an escorted minibus for those needing transport.

    When
    Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 1pm
    Where
    The Wyllyotts Centre, Wyllyotts Place, EN6 2HN
    01707 643602Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Fri£7

    URC Lunchtime Recital and Charity Lunch

    Monthly lunchtime music recital followed by a buffet lunch with hot soup; all profits go to a chosen charity.

    When
    First Friday of most months, recital 12.15pm, lunch about 1.15pm
    Where
    Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, EN6 1BZ
    Cost
    lunch £7
    07384 836246Organiser's page

Social clubs and games afternoons in Potters Bar

3 listed

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

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday Community Club: Games and Chat

    Afternoon club alternating games and chat with visiting speakers; the church says all are welcome. Haringey Shed Singers visit on 11 November.

    When
    Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Potters Bar Baptist Church, Barnet Road, EN6 2RB
    Booking
    drop in
    07855 455212Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Phoenix Whist (URC)

    Friendly afternoon whist group most Fridays at the United Reformed Church; check the church calendar to confirm dates.

    When
    Most Fridays 2.30pm
    Where
    Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, EN6 1BZ
    07384 836246Organiser's page
  • Wednesday

    Cuffley Wednesday Games Club

    Afternoon games club at the Cuffley community centre, listed under social groups in the local community news.

    When
    Wednesdays 1.30pm to 4.30pm
    Where
    Cuffley Youth and Community Centre
    01707 875589Organiser's page

Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Potters Bar

6 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.

  • Wednesday£6.50

    Chair-Based Exercise and Falls Prevention (Generation Plus)

    Seated exercise class for older adults, followed by a falls prevention class, run by InspireAll's Generation Plus programme at the Wyllyotts Centre.

    When
    Wednesdays 10.30am to 11.30am (Falls Prevention 11.30am to 12.30pm)
    Where
    Wyllyotts Theatre and Cinema, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, EN6 2HN
    Cost
    £6.50 each
    Booking
    not stated (cash only; contact venue)
    01707 645005Organiser's page
  • Thursday£7.50

    Tai Chi (Generation Plus)

    Weekly tai chi class for older adults at Furzefield Leisure Centre, part of the Generation Plus timetable; some classes pause during the year.

    When
    Thursdays 1pm to 2pm
    Where
    Furzefield Leisure Centre, Mutton Lane, EN6 3BW
    Cost
    £7.50
    Booking
    not stated (contact venue)
    01707 850500Organiser's page
  • Tuesday£6.50

    Indoor Bowls (Generation Plus)

    Afternoon indoor bowls session for older adults at Elm Court; equipment mostly provided and advance booking not always needed.

    When
    Tuesdays 1.30pm to 3.30pm
    Where
    Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, 363 Mutton Lane, EN6 3BP
    Cost
    £6.50
    01707 645005Organiser's page
  • FridayFree

    Hertfordshire Health Walk: Oakmere (First Steps)

    Free 30 minute volunteer-led walk over easy ground at a steady pace, with free refreshments afterwards in the library.

    When
    Fridays 11am
    Where
    Meet at Oakmere Library, High Street, EN6 5BZ
    Cost
    free
    Booking
    drop in (arrive 10 minutes early; new walkers complete a form)
    01992 588433Organiser's page
  • Wed, Thu£10

    Zumba Gold with Sue

    Lower-intensity Zumba for active older adults and beginners, said to help balance and posture; men and women of any age welcome.

    When
    Wednesdays 10.45am and Thursdays 10am
    Where
    Elm Court Youth and Community Centre, 363 Mutton Lane, EN6 3BP
    Cost
    £10 per class
    07956 338561Organiser's page
  • Tue, Fri

    Men's Fitness Group for Over 50s

    Twice-weekly morning fitness group for men over 50 at the church hall; all levels of fitness and ability welcome.

    When
    Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 11am
    Where
    King Charles the Martyr Church Hall, Mutton Lane, EN6 3AS
    Organiser's page

Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Potters Bar

1 listed

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

  • Monthly, Wed£3

    Knit and Natter (URC)

    Afternoon knitting and chat group at the United Reformed Church; small charge covers refreshments. Calendar shows Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 2pm.

    When
    Last Wednesday of most months 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Potters Bar United Reformed Church, Darkes Lane, EN6 1BZ
    Cost
    £3 per session
    07384 836246Organiser's page

Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Potters Bar

2 listed

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

  • Thursday

    Together Group Potters Bar (Alzheimer's Society)

    Weekly activity group for people with dementia, carers, family and friends, with bingo, quizzes, singing and crafts led by facilitators.

    When
    Thursdays 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    St John's Methodist Church, Baker Street, EN6 2DZ
    Cost
    contact provider
    01279 427522Organiser's page
  • Wednesday

    Herts Musical Memories Potters Bar Group

    Dementia-friendly singing group for people living with memory loss and their carers, meeting most Wednesday afternoons.

    When
    Most Wednesdays 2pm to 3.30pm
    Where
    St John's Methodist Church, Baker Street, EN6 2DZ
    020 8950 5757Organiser's page

Carers' support groups in Potters Bar

1 listed

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

  • Monthly, Thu

    Carers Support Group Potters Bar (Alzheimer's Society)

    Facilitated peer support group for carers of people with dementia, offering information, questions answered and shared experience over refreshments.

    When
    Second Thursday of the month 2.30pm to 3.30pm
    Where
    St John's Methodist Church, Baker Street, EN6 2DZ
    Cost
    contact provider
    01279 427522Organiser's page

Free digital help for older people in Potters Bar

2 listed

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

  • Thursday

    Digital Champion at Oakmere Library

    One-to-one help with phones, tablets and computers, problem-solving and online safety advice from a library Digital Champion.

    When
    Thursdays 1pm to 3pm
    Where
    Oakmere Library, High Street, EN6 5BZ
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page
  • Fortnightly, MonFree

    Computers and a Cuppa

    Free relaxed session helping older people use their IT devices over a cup of tea or coffee in the theatre café.

    When
    First and third Monday of the month 10.30am to 12.30pm
    Where
    Wyllyotts Café, Wyllyotts Place, Darkes Lane, EN6 2HZ
    Cost
    free
    Organiser's page

Church and community groups in Potters Bar

2 listed

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

  • Wednesday

    Loaves and Fishes Café

    Weekly morning community café at Christ Church Little Heath; the listing states all are welcome.

    When
    Wednesdays 8.45am to 12 noon
    Where
    Christ Church, Great North Road, Little Heath, EN6 1JN
    Booking
    drop in
    01707 662460Organiser's page
  • Wednesday

    Compassionate Café (Peace Hospice)

    Open invitation for anyone affected by bereavement or any kind of loss to meet others over coffee at the church.

    When
    Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon
    Where
    Christ Church, Great North Road, Little Heath, EN6 1JN
    Booking
    drop in
    01923 330330Organiser'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 Potters Bar home care page explains how we work locally across Potters Bar, South Mimms, Northaw and Cuffley. 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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar?

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 Potters Bar 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 Potters Bar?

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 Potters Bar team is on 01707 714 000.

Are there free activities for older people in Potters Bar?

Yes. 2 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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