Hatfield Patient Groups Community spaces in Hatfield
Hatfield’s local community hubs provide a warm and welcoming place for older adults. They offer friendly company, range of activities, and a safe space to socialise, and give people the chance to enjoy time with others and make friends in a kind environment.
>> Jimmy Mac’s Jim McDonald Centre 3 McDonald Court, High View, AL10 8HR, Tel:01707270068. Centre aimed at adults 55 years and over. Open Monday to Friday and Sunday- closed Saturday. Offers a wide range of activities. Check out their Facebook page – Jimmy Macs (centre for retired and disabled), or website https://jimmymacs.org.uk/
>> Friendship House Wellfield Close, AL10 0BU. Tel: 01727847264 Monday to Friday 10 am – 3pm and offers a range of services – Drop in lunch club 11.30 – 2pm no need to book. 10-2 club every Tuesday for fun, crafts, activities, outings and lots more. There is also the wellbeing café just to pop into and on Mondays and Thursdays 11am group exercise classes.
>> The Willows (at Friendship House), a memory support service for people with dementia or memory loss - daytime activities on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 10am -2pm. Service offered in supportive environment without needing a loved one or carer. Just pop in and see Victoria the manager - check out Friendship House’s face book page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558233178114
>> Roe Hill Community Hub, Roe hill Hall, Briars Lane Hatfield AL10 8EY. Open to all adults including mums and babies, accessible for people with physical disabilities. Games, conversations and light snacks with tea or coffee or soup with a roll.
>> Warm Herts Club, Hollier Court, Old French Horn Lane, AL10 8BX. For the over 55’s. Social time with refreshments and light lunches. Stunning live entertainment. Cost £2. The second Tuesday of every month till end of this year. New programme in 2026 TBC. To book a place just call - 01462 687065 or check Warm Herts Clubs on website https://www.fgch.co.uk/warm-herts-clubs/
Something for all adults: Want to get out and meet new friends?
☕St John’s Church Community café, High view Bishops Rise. Open to all young and older people. Just drop in, tea and biscuits and good company very warm welcome from Rev. Laura and Janette every Wednesday 10am -2.30pm. See website:
https://www.stjohnshatfield.org/
📖 White lion Square Library Board games for all Adults. Every Wednesday 1- 3pm no booking, just drop in. Colouring Club for adults. Every Wednesday 1-3pm– mindful colouring, just drop in – materials supplied. Knit, natter and craft. Every Wednesday 10.30am -2.30pm, no booking, just drop in
Active retired people: Fed up and bored! - you could try this
👩 🎓University of the Third Age (U3A): Stay Active, Keep Connected
Keep Learning, make friends, try something new. U3A offers a variety of activities, social events, and learning opportunities while meeting like-minded retired adults. Email: info@u3awelhat.org.uk Website: https://www.u3a.org.uk/
🚌 Need help with transport?
If you are struggling to get out of your home, or feeling isolated or lack a bit of confidence to attend any of these community spaces/centres, need help to get to medical appointments, or a shopper bus to the shops you can get in touch with Communities 1st call 01727 649980—if you get an answer phone message, please leave your name and number and someone will call you back. There is a charge for the car service £5.00 for up to 8 miles, then 60p per mile after that. The shopper bus costs £6.00, however if you book 4 trips then there is a 20% discount. Day trips costs £6.00
Download the information that is above (DOCX 25KB)
Burvill House Surgery, Lister House Surgery, Potterells Medical Centre, Wrafton House Surgery Patient Participation Groups.
For more information, feedback or join your practice’s PPG email Claire Davies: secretaryhatfield@outlook.com. Find us on Facebook: Burvill House Surgery Patients Group
V: Oct 2025_Hatfield PCN PPG (information accurate at the time of composing this leaflet)