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What’s On for Older People in Radlett and Shenley: Groups, Clubs and Events

What's on for older people in Radlett and Shenley right now: 19 regular groups and 0 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 Radlett and Shenley 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 Radlett and Shenley team is on 01923 988 550.

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

19regular groups
0dated events coming up
9types of activity
19 Octlast checked
Call the Radlett and Shenley team: 01923 988 550

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

Coffee mornings and chat in Radlett and Shenley

2 listed

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

  • Tuesday

    Phillimore Community Café

    Weekly community café in Radlett's Phillimore Centre, listed by Hertsmere Borough Council as a free community space to meet and keep warm.

    When
    Tuesdays, 12 noon to 4pm
    Where
    Phillimore Community Centre, Phillimore Place, Radlett, WD7 8NN
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 649972Organiser's page
  • Friday

    Community Café, Shenley

    Friday morning coffee and social time in St Martin's Church, open to all, on every Friday except the last of the month.

    When
    Fridays, 9.30am to 11am (not last Friday)
    Where
    St Martin's Church, London Road, Shenley, WD7 9DU
    Booking
    drop in
    Organiser's page

Lunch clubs in Radlett and Shenley

2 listed

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

  • Weekly

    Radlett Lunch Club Check before you go

    Weekly club for isolated older residents: members are collected from home and served a hot lunch, pudding and tea for a small fee.

    When
    weekly, day and time not stated
    Where
    Radlett (venue not stated)
    Cost
    small fee, amount not stated
    Booking
    contact organiser
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page
  • Monthly, FriFree

    Soup Lunch, Shenley

    Monthly soup lunch at St Martin's, "a lovely chance to connect with friends, new and old"; free with donations welcome. Next on 30 Oct and 27 Nov.

    When
    last Friday of the month, 12 noon to 2pm
    Where
    St Martin's Church, London Road, Shenley, WD7 9DU
    Cost
    free, donations welcome
    Booking
    drop in
    07538 888502Organiser's page

Social clubs and games afternoons in Radlett and Shenley

2 listed

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

  • Monthly, Tue

    Games Afternoon

    Relaxed afternoon of games and company at Shenley Methodist Church on the third Tuesday of each month.

    When
    3rd Tuesday of the month, 2pm to 4.30pm
    Where
    Shenley Methodist Church
    Booking
    drop in
    07976 872668Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Sat

    Men's Breakfast, Shenley

    Relaxed monthly breakfast and chat for men, full English or healthier option, meeting at the Shenley Park tea rooms. Next 14 Nov. Women's Breakfast is 1st Saturday, 9am.

    When
    2nd Saturday of the month, 8am to 9am
    Where
    Shenley tea rooms, Shenley Park, WD7 9DW
    07538 888502Organiser's page

Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Radlett and Shenley

3 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

    Carpet Bowls, Shenley

    Indoor carpet bowls at the Village Hall on Wednesday evenings; new players welcome.

    When
    Wednesdays, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
    Where
    Shenley Village Hall, London Road
    Booking
    drop in
    01923 854 478Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Sun

    Shenley Village Walks

    Sociable group walk from the village on the first Sunday morning of each month.

    When
    1st Sunday of the month, 10.45am
    Where
    Meet outside the White Horse, Shenley
    Booking
    drop in
    07946 305124Organiser's page
  • Thursday£6.50

    Balance and Flex (chair-based)

    Seated strength and balance class for older adults in InspireAll's Generation Plus programme; nearest chair exercise found to Radlett and Shenley.

    When
    Thursdays, 10.30am to 11.30am and 11.30am to 12.30pm
    Where
    96 Shenley Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1EB
    Cost
    £6.50
    01442 454 000Organiser's page

Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Radlett and Shenley

6 listed

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

  • Monthly, Tue

    Radlett and District u3a

    Self-run learning group for retired and semi-retired residents of Aldenham, Shenley and Ridge parishes, with monthly meetings, study groups and outings.

    When
    2nd Tuesday of the month, morning
    Where
    Hall not named, Radlett
    Booking
    membership, apply via Contact page
    Organiser's page
  • Wed, SatFree

    Radlett and District Museum

    Free local history museum behind the Village Institute with a current "Playing for Radlett" exhibition and quarterly Memories Afternoons with guest speakers (£5).

    When
    Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am to 12 noon
    Where
    413A Watling Street, Radlett, WD7 7JG
    Cost
    free; Memories Afternoon £5
    Booking
    drop in; book Memories Afternoon by email
    Email the organiserOrganiser's page
  • Monday

    Knit and Natter, Shenley

    Knitting, crochet and chat for all abilities at the Café in the Orchard every Monday morning.

    When
    Mondays, 10.30am to 12.30pm
    Where
    Café in the Orchard, Shenley
    Booking
    drop in
    07836 514471Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Tue

    Shenley Craft Club

    Monthly evening craft club at Shenley Methodist Church for anyone who enjoys making things.

    When
    2nd Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm
    Where
    Shenley Methodist Church
    07956 826797Organiser's page
  • Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

    Art 4 Adults

    Friendly art class for adults of all abilities using pencils, pastels, watercolour, oils and acrylics, with two daytime sessions.

    When
    Tuesdays 10am to 12pm; Thursdays 1pm to 3pm (also Mon and Wed evenings)
    Where
    Shenley Village Hall, London Road
    Booking
    contact organiser
    07767 784104Organiser's page
  • Monthly, Sun

    St Martin's Gardening Group

    Monthly churchyard gardening session at Shenleybury, open to all ages and the wider community.

    When
    2nd Sunday of the month, 2pm to 4pm
    Where
    Shenleybury graveyard, Shenley
    07538 888502Organiser's page

Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Radlett and Shenley

1 listed

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

  • Tuesday

    Memory Café

    Monthly-style café session for people living with memory loss and those who support them, run with Christ Church and St John's, Radlett.

    When
    Tue 20 Oct, 10.30am
    Where
    Vision Hall, Radlett, not stated
    01923 859963Organiser's page

Carers' support groups in Radlett and Shenley

1 listed

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

  • Monthly, Wed

    Potters Bar Carers Support Hub

    Monthly Carers in Hertfordshire hub for unpaid carers; this session includes gentle chair-based exercise. Online groups also run monthly (men's, evening, morning, reading).

    When
    Wed 28 Oct, 10.30am to 12.30pm
    Where
    King Charles the Martyr Church, 368 Mutton Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 3AS
    Booking
    book via events page or phone
    01992 58 69 69Organiser's page

Free digital help for older people in Radlett and Shenley

1 listed

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

  • Fortnightly, MonFree

    Computers and a Cuppa, Radlett

    Free, friendly drop-in help with phones, tablets and laptops over a cuppa, run by Communities 1st; attend as often as you like.

    When
    2nd and 4th Mondays, 10.30am to 12.30pm
    Where
    Radlett Centre, Aldenham Avenue, WD7 8HL
    Cost
    free
    Booking
    drop in
    01727 649980Organiser's page

Church and community groups in Radlett and Shenley

1 listed

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

  • Monthly, Mon

    Fellowship Hour

    Church-based social hour at Shenley Methodist Church on the second Monday afternoon of each month, open to the community.

    When
    2nd Monday of the month, 2pm
    Where
    Shenley Methodist Church
    Booking
    drop in
    01923 856810Organiser'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 Radlett and Shenley home care page explains how we work locally across Radlett, Shenley and Aldenham. 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 Radlett and Shenley 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 Radlett and Shenley?

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 Radlett and Shenley 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 Radlett and Shenley?

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 Radlett and Shenley team is on 01923 988 550.

Are there free activities for older people in Radlett and Shenley?

Yes. 3 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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