Local activities and groups you can join

Enjoying your favourite activity and getting to know others in your community can improve your wellbeing, regardless of your ability. To find events and activities, groups, clubs, and organisations near you, visit www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk and search ‘connect with your local community’.

The Cambridgeshire Directory of Services provides online listings of events, groups, organisations, and clubs across the county. Visit

www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/directory

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To help you get started, here are some questions to help you think about the type of activities that appeal to you: • Do you have any hobbies that you would like to do more of? • Would you like to try something new? • Would you like to meet people who have similar experiences and interests to yourself? • How regularly do you want to take part in something?

Setting up a new group

If you are interested in starting a group, the organisations below provide information and support to help set up new groups.

Care Network Community Development Team

Web: www.care-network.org.uk Tel: 01954 211919

CCVS – covering Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, and Fenland. Email: enquiries@cambridgecvs.org.uk Web: www.cambridgecvs.org.uk Tel: 07935 649805

Hunts Forum of Voluntary Organisations

Web: www.huntsforum.org.uk Tel: 01480 420601

www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk

For parents and carers of children with additional needs.

VCAEC (Voluntary Community Action East Cambs)

Web: www.vcaec.org.uk Tel: 01353 666166

Social connections

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough provides a weekly visiting service called Sharing Time which offers friendship and support to older people who are isolated and at risk of feeling lonely.

There are day centres countywide which offer further opportunities to socialise with others who may be isolated at home or to give their carer some time to themselves. Hot meals, entertainment, and access to transport can be provided. Visit www.ageuk.org.uk/ cambridgeshireandpeterborough or call 0300 666 9860.

The Silver Line is a national, free and confidential helpline providing information, friendship, and advice to people aged 55 and over. Available all day, every day. Web: www.thesilverline.org.uk Tel: 0800 470 8090

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If you can’t go online, local library staff can help. You can pop into local library to use a computer, and library staff will be able to help you. Libraries also offer free internet that you can access using your own device.