FAB (Friends Aging Better) Cafes
When: Various
Type of break: Social & Community
Care need: Older Adults
Provided by: Bristol Age UK
FAB Cafés provide a relaxed, welcoming space for those aged 50 and over in Bristol to pop in, enjoy a cuppa, and share stories with neighbours—whether at local venues or from home via the telephone café. Each location is wheelchair-accessible and thoughtfully arranged to make everyone feel included and valued, helping you stay socially connected, uplifted, and supported across the city:
- Lawrence Weston (Happy Days House) — Mondays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Avonmouth (Avonmouth Community Centre) — Mondays, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
- Southville (Tobacco Factory, LGBTQ+ friendly) — Tuesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Withywood (Mega Bytes Café, Withywood Centre) — Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Age
- FAB Telephone Café (join via landline or mobile) — Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
- Westbury-on-Trym (Grupo Café, The Lounge) — Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Henleaze (St Peter’s Church) — Wednesdays, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- St Werburgh’s (Neck of the Woods Café, LGBTQ+ friendly) — Thursdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Telephone Readers Group — Thursdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Hengrove (Oasis Academy John William) — Thursdays, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (term-time only)
- Hillfields / Silver Explorers (Hillfields Park Community Centre) — Fridays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
About Bristol Age UK
Age UK Bristol is a local charity supporting people aged 55 and over with free, confidential Information & Advice, a friendly New Beginnings Day Centre, and social opportunities through Friends Ageing Better (FAB). They also coordinate the Support Hub for Older People and publish “What’s On” guides with activities across the city. Services include help with benefits, housing, social care, and staying active and connected, with all support delivered by trained staff and volunteers. Based at the Withywood Centre, they offer appointments via their helpline (0117 929 7537), email, or online—no walk-ins.
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