The Know-How

We’re starting a new Monday Company Club in Ticehurst for older adults and carers who enjoy good conversation, tea, and trying new things together. From flower arranging to music and laughter, our clubs are about feeling part of something. We’re looking for local volunteers to help host, drive, or share a skill. You don’t need experience - just kindness, curiosity, and a few hours to give each month.

We bring people together in ordinary places like pubs and cafés to share food, conversation and activities that make life feel lighter. Carers find support, friendships grow, and everyone is welcomed as they are. Behind the scenes, our volunteers and hosts pay attention to the little details that make each gathering inclusive and joyful. As musician and host Paul Dixon says, “I am just astonished by the whole thing. It is just incredible, all through the power of people.”

We welcomed two local councillors to Wednesday Supper Club in August. There was singing, fish and chips, a 98th birthday and one member’s first ever karaoke at 86. The atmosphere was unforgettable, and their visit led to a £5,000 grant to support our clubs in Crowborough. Real connection makes things happen.

We kicked off our new Film Club with The Thursday Murder Club at The Picture House in Uckfield. Nearly forty members came along. For many, it was the first cinema trip in years. There was laughter, shared stories and a real sense of occasion. Richard Osman even shared our photo.

At Good Company, food is more than just a meal. It is the ritual that brings people together. From fish and chips at Supper Club to cake at Games Club, bacon rolls at the rugby club or a glass of wine on a Saturday, food helps everyone relax, talk and feel at home. Shared meals are the glue that holds our clubs together, served with music, movement and laughter.

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month at Crowborough Rugby Club for Games Club. A friendly mix of movement, connection and good company. From walking rugby to table tennis, there is something for everyone.

Join artist and Good Company Host Gabriel Knollys for a day of painting, home-cooked lunch and lively conversation in Rotherfield. Art Club is one of our specialist paid clubs with weekly sessions for older adults who want to create, connect and enjoy time together. Two free tasters available.

We’re delighted to have received another year of funding from the National Academy of Social Prescribing’s Power of Music fund. Their support helps us bring music into everyday life at our clubs, whether it’s a rousing Elvis number at Supper Club or a quiet moment of connection through song.