Local Groups in Hove

Sometimes a local group is all you need to seek advice, meet new faces, learn a new skill, or simply join in with your community for a sense of belonging.

Our Never Alone programme is designed to provide support for loneliness and other emotional and practical needs plus promote general wellbeing. We have recommendations to local groups who may be able to help you. Finding the right one that meets your needs or interests can be very fulfilling and truly boost your mood.

If you have a local group you would like to add to the listing below, please submit your details via the Google form here.

Social

Friendly, welcoming social groups can be relaxed and informal and offer the chance to chat and build new friendships.

We recommend local social groups and clubs for women and men which provide entertainment, conversation and a range of social activities.

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Scrabble Group

A chance to play Scrabble at all levels in a friendly group, with tea and biscuits half-way through!

Afternoon Tea Group

Afternoon tea, in cafes across the city. There are 2 dates each month and members are given the choice of which date to attend. Numbers limited to 10/12 depending on the café chosen. Places allocated on a first come first served basis.

Over 50's Social Club

A friendly group who enjoy coffee, cakes, books, crafts and a good natter! Come and join us to make new friends and learn new crafts.

Time to Talk

Time to Talk offers a range of intergenerational befriending activities, including face to face and in groups, for older people in Brighton, Hove, Adur and Worthing.

Arts & Crafts

Would you like to get stuck in with an arts project or learn a new craft?

There is so much choice when it comes to arts clubs from painting to pottery making.

We can help you find the best group for you.

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Dupont Art Club

Dupont is a friendly local art group which runs weekly art sessions at Ventnor Hall in Hove. We welcome everyone from beginners to professional artists.

Art Appreciation

We are a small friendly and inclusive group. Members each take it in turns to research and present our sessions. We always have afternoon tea together in the Crypt cafe at the end of our meetings. New members are always welcome

Walking

Walking is a popular choice both for relaxation and fitness. If you would like to get outside a little more, it can quickly become an enjoyable activity, and there are many groups in your area who would love you to join them for beautiful country walks.

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Wildflower Walks

A slow pace over well-trodden paths with many stops and diversions to enable us to look at and discuss plants we see. This group is active April to September each year.

History Walks

Join Peter on guided tours of up to two hours in which we discover the story of Brighton & Hove’s historical development, and the people and places which were part of that story.

Ramblers Group

Our regular group walks are a great way to experience the outdoors and explore new places safely and in good company. You’ll get a warm welcome from our experienced walk leaders and like-minded walkers.

Healthwalks

Healthwalks are a great way for people of all ages and abilities to be active and improve their health.

Books

If you are interested in meeting fellow bookworms, there are reading groups in most towns for friendly discussions and thought-provoking debates. We can help pinpoint the perfect book group for you in your area.

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Afternoon Book Club

If you are interested in reading and discussing popular uplifting books in a friendly and relaxed environment. The Afternoon Book Club regularly read award winning books and review their thoughts over tea and coffee in the Holland Room.

Book Groups

There are book groups at both Jubilee and Hove libraries, and some at our other libraries. You'll need to pay a fee of £5 per year to join a book group.

The Brighton Book Club

This is a group for all bookworms and avid readers, whatever your preferred choice of fiction. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month.

Hove Book Group

This friendly and informal group meets monthly to discuss a wide range of books, chosen by members of the group.

Meetings will be on Tuesdays at the Convenors house.

Read and Reminisce

Using special non-fiction books, each participant takes a turn to read out loud – and the words stimulate discussion and conversation.

This is a free service from Home Instead available for up to six participants in each 45-minute per session. Tea and biscuits will be provided.

Hobbies

Having a wide choice of groups to pick up an old hobby or start a new one can be a wonderful way to meet new people with a similar interest to you.

We recommend local groups and clubs ranging from chess, bridge, poker, bingo, knitting, to bowls.

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Community Gardening

We help out at the beautiful Ingram Crescent Community Garden, Hove BN3 5LB. We meet every Thursday, 11am to 1pm, throughout the year, weather permitting. Tools are provided, no experience necessary.

Tea & Something Lovely

Tea & Something Lovely is a free community event from Home Instead Brighton, Hove & Shoreham. Friends of the leading local home care company are invited to join for a cuppa, companionship and some live music. All abilities are welcome and the venue is fully accessible. Although a free event, places need to be booked in advance.

CAMEO (come and meet each other)

CAMEO is a group that has been running at Bishop Hannington Church in Hove since 1982. It was started to make contact with people in the community and has been fulfilling that mission for nearly 40 years. Join them for coffee/tea and chat, talks, quizzes etc.

Knit and Natter

Knit and Natter at Shoreham Library, is held for any adult or senior with an interest in knitting crochet, plus company and conversation.

Music & Theatre

Would you like to join an amateur dramatics group or a choir?

Exploring music can be good for the soul. You can join music appreciation classes or join the church choir. Dancing is also a wonderful way to meet new people and have fun.

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Film Group

A monthly meeting for cinema fans to discuss films suggested by the Group.

Music Appreciation

This is a friendly, informal group for those who enjoy listening to music (mostly classical) in the company of others.

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