Walking Groups
Our sociable walking groups set up by Sutton Befrienders are to help people in the community get active, have fun and enjoy the benefits of walking in a safe and friendly group.
They are open to anyone who may enjoy a nice walk with some company so please feel free to come along on your own or with a friend. No need to book, just turn up and look out for the walk leaders in their blue high vis jackets.
All walks last about 45 minutes.
Low level Social Walks - Don’t worry if you think you walk slowly. Walks have at least two leaders so that the group can split into smaller groups at different paces. The main aim of these groups is for people to meet others, get a little fresh air and hopefully enjoy themselves! most walks end with a cafe stop to enjoy a coffee and a chat.
- Mondays: 10.30am Beddington Park (Meet opposite St Mary's Church, Church Road, Wallington - click here for Google map directions)
- Wednesdays: 10.30am The Grove, Carshalton (Meet at gate by Westcroft Leisure Centre, Carshalton - click here for Google map directions)
- NEW due to start 14th Nov Thursday: 12 noon Cheam Park (Meet at Cheam Park car park, Tudor Close, Cheam, SM3 8QS – click here for Google maps direction)
Walking for Health – Moderate Level - This walk will be paced slightly faster than our other walks
- Thursdays: 10.30am Nonsuch Park, Cheam (Meet at the Nonsuch Mansion Cafe, Nonsuch Park - click here for Google map directions)
Walking Tennis
In partnership with Sutton Churches Tennis Club, come along and Enjoy tennis outdoors at a gentler pace, improve your fitness and make new friends in these sessions for over 60's.
Walking tennis is held on a Friday morning 11am-12pm at Sutton Churches Tennis Club, 101 Gander Green Lane, Sutton SM1 2ES.
The 6-week courses are free, but places limited. Booking essential. Equipment will be provided. Contact Gill on befriending@vcsutton.org.uk or 020 8661 5900.
Music and Movement
Join us for free Music and Movement sessions, they are fun, low impact exercise to music you will recognise and enjoy. Led by our amazing dance instructor, Issy, all abilities are welcome.
All sessions last for around 40 minutes, stay afterwards for a coffee and a chat!
We have multiple locations around the borough listed below:
Tuesdays; are bi-weekly/alternate between
- 10.30am Dorothy Pettingell House, 6 Vermont Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 3EQ Dorothy Pettingell - Google map
- 10.30am Peppermint Court 21 Bond Gardens, Wallington, SM6 7LW Peppermint Court - Google Maps
Thursdays;
- 10.30am Button House, 6 Spinning Wheel Way, Hackbridge, SM6 7GD Brio Button House, Hackbridge - Google Maps
Fridays:
- 10.30am Seven Acres & Marfleet Close, (off Fellowes Road) Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SZ Seven Acres - Google Maps
- NEW due to start 8th Nov 1pm Trinity Church URC/Methodist, Cheam Rd, Sutton SM1 1DZ Trinity Church – Google Maps
Please contact us for dates and availability on befriending@vcsutton.org.uk or 020 8661 5900
See our News Story on how we got started
Men's Club
Our monthly Men’s Club, in partnership with Sutton Housing Association. it is a chance to meet new people and have a good chat! This ranges from outings to historical locations/museums and heritage walks to playing pool, darts and quizzes.
They meet on the last Wednesday of each month. Times and locations vary subject to the planned activity, so please contact Gill or Issy for more details befriending@vcsutton.org.uk or 020 8661 5900.
Monthly Lunch Club
Our monthly lunch club is held on the last Thursday of every month at The Woodcote Flying Club Hillcrest House, Woodcote Rd SM6 0LT. (Between the Ginger Frog and the Your Move estate agents) from 1pm-3pm.
It's a chance to meet new people, enjoy a free lunch provided by the club and have a chat. We also hold a game of bingo or a quiz, prizes included!
If you know someone who you think may benefit from one of our activities but might need a bit of encouragement, please feel free to refer them to us, with their consent. We will contact them to arrange for one of our volunteers to meet them and introduce them to the group and accompany them until they are more confident. To make a referral or know someone who could benefit please email befriending@vcsutton.org.uk or call on 020 8661 5900.