What's on for older people in Tring right now: 18 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 Tring 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 Tring 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
Run a group that is missing or wrong? Email [email protected].
Coming up in Tring
1 datedDated talks, events and sessions in the next few weeks, soonest first.
- Wed 18 Nov£5
Tring and District Local History and Museum Society: "The Walls Have Ears" (Helen Fry)
Evening history talk with tea, coffee and biscuits from 7.30pm; visitors welcome on a £5 donation.
Coffee mornings and chat in Tring
3 listedDrop-in mornings and cafes where the point is the company. Most need no booking.
- Tuesday
Tuesday Coffee, High Street Baptist Church Check before you go
Welcoming coffee morning for seniors with homemade cake and a Fairtrade drink, and time to chat.
- Fri, Sat
Open Church Coffee, St Peter and St Paul
Church open for drop-in coffee and conversation on Friday and Saturday mornings; anyone welcome.
- WednesdayFree
Company Café, Akeman Street Baptist Church
Free café with drinks, homemade cake, newspapers, games and quizzes for anyone who would like company; lifts can be arranged.
Lunch clubs in Tring
1 listedA hot meal with other people, often with transport available. Many lunch clubs have waiting lists, so ask early.
- Monday
Tring Cameo Club
Informal weekly lunch club meeting at Tring Garden Centre on Monday lunchtimes.
Social clubs and games afternoons in Tring
2 listedGames, bingo, whist and afternoon clubs that run on a regular day.
- Wednesday£2
Wednesday Games Afternoon, High Street Baptist Church
Traditional games afternoon for seniors with refreshments, a chance to meet friends and make new ones.
- Monthly, Tue
Tring Good Companions Club
Charitable afternoon club for people aged 60 and over, with tea and refreshments; new members welcome, transport may be available.
Exercise classes and health walks for older people in Tring
4 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.
- Friday
Qi-Gong Practice
Gentle one-hour qi-gong exercise session, similar to tai chi, on Friday mornings.
- Tue, Thu
Karen Kelly Mobility and Fitness
Morning mobility and fitness classes at Victoria Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Wednesday£7
Retro Line Dance, absolute beginners (Jukebox Junction)
Line dancing to music from several decades for all ages and abilities; no experience needed, social and good for fitness.
- Sunday
Tring Rambling Club
Sunday walks of four to five miles at a gentle pace, with cakes and biscuits afterwards.
Hobbies, talks and interest groups in Tring
2 listedTalks, crafts, reading groups and history societies. Visitors are usually welcome at a talk before joining.
- Tuesday
Craft and a Cuppa, St Peter and St Paul
Weekly afternoon of chat, optional craft and refreshments; dementia friendly, warm space, new members always welcome.
- Thursday
Visual Impairment Reading Group, Tring Library
Reading group for people who use large print, talking books or BorrowBox, with refreshments provided.
Dementia-friendly groups and memory cafes in Tring
5 listedMemory cafes, singing groups and activity sessions for people living with dementia and the people who support them.
- Monthly, Fri£1
Reminiscence Group (Tring and District Local History and Museum Society)
Monthly morning reminiscence group sharing memories of Tring's past, at Nora Grace Hall.
- Tuesday£21
Brainwaves Tring (Age UK Hertfordshire)
Weekly afternoon club with purposeful activities for people with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia; no personal care provided.
- Wednesday
Memory Café, Tring Check before you go
Warm, welcoming weekly space for people with memory loss and their families and carers, with conversation, activities and refreshments.
- Monthly, Mon
Smile Café, Tring (Say it with a Smile)
Monthly support group for people with dementia or memory impairment and their families and carers.
- Monthly, Wed
Smile Table, Tring (Say it with a Smile)
Monthly lunchtime meet-up for people with dementia and their carers at Tring Garden Centre.
Free digital help for older people in Tring
1 listedOne-to-one help with phones, tablets and online services, usually free at the library.
- Mon, Tue
Digital Champion sessions, Tring Library
One-to-one support, problem-solving and online safety advice, plus 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 Tring home care page explains how we work locally across Tring, Wigginton, Aldbury and Long Marston. 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 Tring 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 Tring?
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 Tring 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 Tring?
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 Tring team is on 01442 954 137.
Are there free activities for older people in Tring?
Yes. 1 entry on this page is 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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