Forever United – Cambridge United Foundation activities for over 50s

Seniors’ Lunch and Afternoon Tea

Cambridge United Foundation run a Seniors’ Lunch on the first Thursday of every month in the Signature Suite at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Attendees enjoy a two-course meal, teas and coffees and entertainment such as bingo or a sing-a-long. There is a small charge per person to attend.

They run an Afternoon Tea on the third Thursday of every month in the Layrd Lounge at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. Attendees enjoy taking part in a variety of quizzes, whilst drinking tea and coffee and eating cake. It is free to attend, although donations are welcome.

They run a Virtual Afternoon Tea bi-weekly on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. Attendees get the opportunity to chat and take part in virtual quizzes and bingo. It’s free to take part, but you will need to have internet access and be able to use Zoom. Technical support is available if required, just contact the Foundation.

‘Forever United Yesterday and Today’

Cambridge United Foundation run this monthly group for people living with dementia or memory loss and their carers. The sessions are free and run in the afternoon on the last Wednesday of every month in the Layrd Lounge at the Cledara Abbey Stadium. During the sessions the organisers deliver talks, discuss sporting trivia, and explore sporting memorabilia with the attendees. Teas and coffees are also provided.

To find out more about the events above and book your place, email [email protected]. Parking is available at the Cledara Abbey Stadium – the large car park at the back of the Stadium can be reached by turning down Cut Throat Lane off Newmarket Road.

Strength and Balance

Cambridge United Foundation run ‘Strength and Balance’ classes at two sheltered housing schemes in the city. They take place every Wednesday at Ditchburn Place (CB1 2DR) and every Friday at Ditton Court (CB5 8UD). There is a small charge. To find out more or book your place, email [email protected]

Walking Football and Supervets

Cambridge United Foundation also run Walking Football sessions for people over 50, and Supervets football which is running football for the over 50s. For more information visit this page.

Community Café and Wellbeing Walk

Cambridge United Foundation also run a Community Café every Wednesday and Thursday in the Layrd Lounge at the Cledara Abbey Stadium, and a Wellbeing Walk every Friday around Trumpington Meadows Nature Reserve. For more information visit this page about Cambridge United Foundation’s wellbeing activities.

The Seniors’ Afternoon Teas (in person and online) are both free to attend. The ‘Forever United Yesterday and Today’ group, Wellbeing Walk and Community Café are also free to attend.

There is a charge for the Seniors Lunch, Strength & Balance classes, Walking Football and SuperVets sessions.