FAB (Friends Aging Better) Cafes

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