What's On in Chiltern and Dacorum
đź‘Ą Regular Support & Activity Groups in Chiltern
| Date (or approximate) | Event / Activity | Details / Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 10 January 2026 | Chilterns Woodland & Pretty Villages Hike – Seer Green & Jordans | ~17 km walk through beech woods and picturesque villages (Chalfont St Giles, Jordans) — lovely countryside scenery. Meetup |
| Ongoing / Regular | Chiltern Society – Free Guided Walks Programme | Twice-weekly guided walks (about 5-6 miles each, ~2½ hours) throughout the year. Good for regular gentle activity, countryside access, socialising and fresh air. Chiltern Society |
| Sat 7 March 2026 (09:30 am) | Chalk Stream Birds Walk 2026 | A gentle 5–6 km stroll along chalk-stream valley (near Amersham Old Town), led by experienced birders — ideal for anyone interested in nature, fresh air, and easy walking. Free to join. Eventbrite |
| Anytime — self-guided or group walk | Multiple shorter / easier walks in Chilterns countryside | The Chilterns offer a variety of short, gentle walking-friendly routes (e.g. riverside or woodland walks on easily-navigable paths) for those wanting a lighter stroll rather than a full hike. Chilterns National Landscape |
| Every Tuesday 7:30pm-8:30pm | Latin and Ballroom Adult Dancing | Email to make an enquiry and book: pips@pipsdanceacademy.co.uk Classes are Every Tuesday at: Chalfont St Peter Infant School, Lovel End, SL9 9PB |
| Fortnightly 11am Fridays | Singing group for those living with memory loss and/or dementia | Fun and friendly singing sessions for those living with memory loss and/or dementia, and those caring for them. Give it a try! You will be most welcome. Venue: The Members Room, Chalfont St Peter Community Centre, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St Peter, SL9 9QX. For further information please contact 01753917241. |
đź‘Ą Regular Support & Activity Groups in Dacorum
| Frequency / Notes | Group / Activity | Details / Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly or regular | Dacorum Community Dance – “Let’s Dance” sessions for over-55s | Creative dance classes (seated or standing), suitable for older adults — good for mobility, social wellbeing and fun. Runs across the borough including sheltered housing schemes. Dacorum Community |
| Ongoing / many sub-groups | U3A Dacorum | An umbrella for many interest-based groups: walking, music, art, history, social clubs, etc., across Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring and more — great for retired/semi-retired people seeking community & variety. u3adacorum.org |
| Monthly or regular lunch-club | Age UK Dacorum – “Senior Souper Club” (Berkhamsted) | Monthly midday lunch club: nutritious homemade soup, social setting, occasional cookery demos — ideal for older residents wanting regular social & nutritional support. Age UK |
| Weekly (Tuesdays) | Age UK Dacorum – “COGs” memory-support / social club | For older people (especially with memory problems) or carers: structured activity sessions, socialising, light meals/ refreshments — good for memory support and companionship. Age UK |
| Saturday club (some locations) | Age UK Dacorum – Saturday “COGs” club | Similar memory-support / social club, once per week (Saturday), giving flexibility for those not free on weekdays. Age UK |
| Day-centre & drop-in services | The Centre in the Park (Hemel Hempstead) | Day-centre for elderly / older adults: lunch, games, gentle exercise or activities, social time, support — useful for those seeking regular daytime social contact. thecentreinthepark.org.uk |
| Transport & outing support (when needed) | Community Action Dacorum – Community Transport & Day-Trippers Club | For older or less mobile adults: transport services, door-to-store, outing trips, community cars / wheelchair-accessible vehicles — helps maintain independence and connection. Community Action Dacorum |