Pimms and Needles

We are delighted to be offering FREE social & activity sessions for elderly woman living in and around Bishop Auckland, this is being self funded by Pimm's and Needles currently but we are looking for a new funder.

Meeting at The Four Clocks on the first Tuesday of the month from 11-1pm. One you have registered there is no need to book each month.

Silver Members is a friendly and inclusive women’s group designed especially for ladies aged 60 and over who may be feeling socially isolated, recently bereaved, caring for someone, or living with illness. Whether you’re looking for a little company, a new hobby, or just a break from your day-to-day routine, you’ll find a warm welcome here.

We offer relaxed, enjoyable sessions where the focus is on well-being, connection, and having fun—not on being perfect! Whether it's crafting, music, gentle movement, or simply chatting over a cuppa, our activities are about the journey, not the outcome. You might just discover a new passion along the way!

Our lovely tutors are experienced, compassionate, and always happy to support anyone who needs a little extra help. If you have a carer or companion, they are more than welcome to come along too.

With groups running across the North East, there’s a Silver Members session near you. We’d love to meet you—come and join us, make new friends, and enjoy some well-deserved time for you.

Because it’s never too late to find joy, connection, and community.

These include:

Gardening Activities

Crafting sessions

Wellbeing Activities

Everything you need will be provided, so you just need to turn up, carers or a friend / family member to support is also welcome to come along to support the participation of the attendee.

The aim of the sessions is for the attendees to feel more connected to each other and the community, we will be signposting further services that they can access at the sessions too.

To be able to come along and take part the funding criteria requires:

Woman are aged over 60

Suffering from Isolation or loneliness, bereavement, living along or caring for someone else.

We appreciate someone else may be booking this on the attendee's behalf, so please fill their details in and if they don't have an email address please provide yours for communication purposes. They do not need to bring confirmation on the day as we will have a list of names. For any queries please email us at hello@pimmsandneedles.co.uk