A weekly social club for older and less-able residents in Stockton Heath has put out an urgent call for volunteers as it works to keep its doors open and expand its support. The Thursday Club, which runs every Thursday from 11.30am to 3pm at Stockton Heath Methodist Church on Walton Road, is looking for helpers to assist with sessions and committee members to guide its future.
The club offers chair-based physiotherapy exercises, games, quizzes, short walks, crafts and refreshments in a low-cost setting, aiming to reduce loneliness and isolation among its members. Warrington Voluntary Action lists the volunteer roles as including setting up and packing away tables and chairs, helping members feel included in activities, making refreshments and welcoming visitors at the door. Committee members would also attend quarterly meetings and an annual AGM. Organisers Denise and Carol encourage anyone interested to simply turn up to a session for an informal chat, with no prior experience needed beyond being over 18 years old.
Stockton Heath Methodist Church, a registered charity, provides the hall as part of its mission to facilitate community activities. The Thursday Club is promoted on the Living Well Warrington directory, where sessions are described as offering bingo, cards, raffles and a natter, with members encouraged to bring their own lunch. The directory lists the club alongside other community activities across the borough, highlighting its role in providing accessible social contact for people who might otherwise have few opportunities to connect.
The club continues to welcome new attendees as well as volunteers, with no formal referral required. Anyone seeking more information can find the full opportunity listing on the Warrington Voluntary Action website, which currently hosts more than 330 active volunteering roles across the area.
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