Elleray Social Club offers friendship and activities for older residents
By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
The Elleray Social Club, which operates across Richmond upon Thames, is helping older residents combat loneliness and social isolation by providing regular social activities and the chance to form new friendships later in life.
According to the Elleray Centre, many members arrive after gradually withdrawing from social life — often following bereavement, the departure of family members or reduced mobility. The club provides a welcoming environment where older people can meet others, share experiences and take part in group activities.
Loneliness among older adults is a recognised public health concern, and community-based social clubs are widely regarded as one of the most effective low-cost responses. The club is open to residents across the borough who may be feeling isolated, regardless of whether they have an existing social network.
For Barnes residents, the club offers a practical route back into regular social contact for anyone who has found the quieter pace of later life difficult to navigate. Membership and participation details, including how a friend or family member can refer someone, are available through Richmond Council's community support pages. Elleray Social Club