Friendship Cafés

Have fun with friends

All our activities are subject to change, so the venue, date, and time may be different to those shown. Please contact us in advance to check details and to book your place.

Friendship cafes are weekly get-togethers for anyone who feels isolated, wants to make new friends, or has experienced bereavement. With fun activities, guest speakers at every session, and outings planned throughout the year, there’s plenty to keep you refreshed. It’s a great place to meet others for a cuppa and a chat.

The Dementia Café is a place for people with dementia, their families, and friends to meet up.

CVST runs seven cafes around Tendring, including the Dementia Cafés. You don’t need to book a place. However, it’s a very good idea to call 01255 425692 before you plan to attend for the first time so we can both check the group is going to be at the venue and not scheduled to be on a trip.

For Dementia Friendly Groups, please visit: Dementia Friendly Groups – CVS Tendring

Fun & Friendship Café – Clacton

Day: Monday
Where: Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NZ
When: 2.15pm – 4.15pm
Cost: £2 (includes refreshments)

Eastern European Friendship Coffee Morning – Clacton

Day: Monday
Where: Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NZ
When: 9.30am – 11.30am
Cost: Free

Bereavement & Friendship Café – Harwich

Day: Monday
Where: Dovercourt & Harwich Hub, 276 High Street, Harwich, CO12 3PD
When: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Cost: £2

Sight Friendship Group – Clacton

Day: 2nd Monday of the month
Where: Imperial House, Rosemary Road
When: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: £3

This is a new friendship group for people, who are partically blind or blind.

Dementia
Café – Clacton

Day: Wednesday
Where: Imperial House, 20-22 Rosemary Road, Clacton-on-Sea, CO15 1NZ
When: 10am/12pm
Cost: £2 (includes refreshments)

A place for people with dementia, their families and friends to meet up.

Contact Caroline on 07510 930879

Friendship & Bereavement – Walton

Day: Wednesday
Where: Walton, Columbine Centre Prince’s Esplanade, Walton-on-the-Naze, Walton on the Naze CO14 8PZ
When: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost: £2 (includes refreshments)

Contact Tracy on 07707 286621

From Wednesday 8th Jan 2025 the IT volunteers will join the Cafe at the Columbines.