Our Jolly Days
On a Jolly Day you can be as active or relaxed as you like. Various activities take place at our different venues. In Wimborne St Giles we meet for longer and start with a delicious homemade lunch cooked by The Friendly Food Club, this is then followed by a varied programme which can include live music, singing, quizzes, seated exercise, walks, painting and crafts. Once we get to know you, we can tailor your day to suit you. We always stop for tea and homemade cake at all our Jolly Days. At Blandford, Wimborne, West Moors and Shaftesbury, we have less time together, but we have just as much fun with regular visits from musicians, writers and local craftspeople.
CHARGES
We really rely on the donations from our guests who attend our groups. Whilst there is no set charge we encourage people to give as much as they can afford. We are a registered charity and we constantly need to raise funds to subsidise our Jolly Days. It currently costs us £50 per guest for a Jolly Day and £70 per head when lunch is supplied.
Your time with us…
• Activities will vary according to the weather, location and time. Sign up to our newsletter (at the bottom of the page) to find out what’s happening near you.
• Refreshments provided and lunch at Wimborne St Giles.
• You can choose to be as active or as relaxed as you like depending on how you're feeling that day.
Fancy volunteering?
Become a ‘Jolly Volly’
We couldn’t do any of what we do or support the numbers of people we do without the help of our amazing volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, we currently need people to help at Jolly St Giles, West Moors and our Step Outside allotments at Kingston Lacy. We are also seeking volunteers who would like to enable our guests to take part in the activities on offer and we are busy building a Jolly Fundraising Team. Whatever your talents, you will be much appreciated, well supported and part of a friendly team.
‘‘Thank you for what you are doing for my Mum and others. She loves the Jolly Days and is responding to the activities. She feels comfortable with the people there.’’
Chris, Wimborne St Giles Jolly Days
