Clubs and Groups for Over 50s in Yateley

Yateley has a wide range of clubs and groups for over 50s, from woodwork and walking football to choirs, bridge and local history. Many clubs in Yateley are run by volunteers, and they welcome newcomers. So whether you’ve just retired, you’re working part time or you’ve recently moved here, there’s a group that suits you.

We’ve checked every club in this guide against its own website or an official listing, and linked to it. However, times and fees can change, so it’s worth getting in touch before your first visit.

Yateley clubs at a glance

Learning and local history clubs in Yateley

Yateley & District u3a

The u3a is a members-run charity for people who are no longer in full-time work, whether they’ve retired or work part time. There’s no upper or lower age limit. Yateley & District u3a has more than 60 interest groups, so there’s plenty to try.

Members also meet once a month for a talk. For example, on Thursday 5 November 2026 author Bobbie Darbyshire will talk about how writers create characters, places and plots. The meeting runs from 10.30am to noon at Sandhurst Community Hall, and entry is £1.

Membership costs £12 a year. You can join online, or pay by card at a monthly meeting. Find out more on the Yateley & District u3a website.

The Yateley Society

The Yateley Society is a local charity that works to protect and improve life in Yateley, Frogmore and Darby Green. It runs a programme of talks and events, which are open to members and non-members alike. It also researches the town’s history and keeps a close eye on local planning applications.

If you’d rather be outdoors, the Society holds monthly conservation working parties with the Yateley Rangers. These take place at spots such as Yateley Common, Cricket Hill Pond and Castle Bottom. Meanwhile, its Toad Patrol volunteers keep watch on toads and other amphibians as they move around the town.

The Society’s AGM and members’ meeting is on 5 November, from 7.30pm to 9pm. Visit The Yateley Society website for the venue and to join.

Hands-on and volunteering clubs in Yateley

Yateley Men’s Shed

Yateley Men’s Shed opened in 2017 with support from Yateley Town Council, and it’s now a registered charity. Members work on woodwork projects, share skills and, just as importantly, stop for a cup of tea. Despite the name, women are welcome too.

Members make their own pieces, as well as items for craft fairs. They also take on commissions such as bird boxes, hedgehog houses and bird tables, and they repair garden benches and furniture. You don’t need any experience, because members of every skill level are welcome.

The Shed is across the car park from Yateley Village Hall on Old School Lane (GU46 6NG). It’s open on weekdays from 9.30am to 2pm, and on Monday evenings from 7pm to 9pm. Membership is open to anyone aged 18 or over. It costs £72 a year, plus £1 a visit to cover tea, power and waste. See the Yateley Men’s Shed website for details.

Yateley Repair Cafe

At the Repair Cafe, volunteers try to fix broken household items, so they don’t end up in the bin. It runs on the second Saturday of every month, from 10am to 1pm, at the community hub at Yateley Industries (reception at the rear). The last repair starts at noon.

The Repair Cafe is one of the Yateley Society’s projects. So if you’re good at mending things and would like to help, get in touch through the Society’s website.

Yateley & District Lions

The Lions organise some of the town’s biggest events, including the Fireworks Fiesta, the Christmas Market and the May Fayre. Joining is a good way to meet people while raising money for local causes. The Yateley & District Lions website explains how to get involved.

Yateley & Yateley Green WI

The Yateley & Yateley Green WI offers talks and speakers, craft and exercise classes, and outings for members. Several of its regular groups meet at the WI Hall:

• Monday Afternoon Club: every Monday, 2pm to 4pm. Bring your own project for an afternoon of help, friendly chat, tea and cake. It costs £2.50 a session.
• Floor and Chair Pilates: every Wednesday, noon to 1pm, paid in blocks of six weeks in advance.
• Sewing Sunday: the fourth Sunday of each month, 10am to 4pm. Bring a sewing machine, hand sewing or knitting, or simply call in for a cuppa. It costs from £6, depending on numbers.
• Lunch Club: a monthly lunch at a local pub or restaurant.

Find out more on the Yateley WI website.

Sports clubs in Yateley for staying active

Walking football at Yateley United

Walking football is football without the running or tackling, so it’s easier on the joints. Yateley United’s sessions are open to anyone over 50, or anyone with a medical condition that limits them.

Sessions run on Mondays from 6.30pm to 8pm and on Thursdays from 2pm to 3.30pm. They’re held on the 4G pitch at Yateley Hockey Club, Halls Way, Eversley (RG27 0NQ). Your first session is free, and you can simply turn up. For more details, see the Yateley United walking football page.

Yateley Bowls Club

Yateley Bowls Club on Reading Road welcomes complete beginners, and it has qualified coaches to help you get started. Alongside matches, there are regular roll-ups and social games, as well as tours to the Isle of Wight and Eastbourne. Then in winter, the club keeps members together with skittles, darts and other social events.

To join, apply through the Yateley Bowls Club website or email the secretary.

Blackwater Valley Golf Centre

Blackwater Valley Golf Centre on Chandlers Lane (GU46 7SZ) has a nine-hole course and a 30-bay driving range, and it welcomes golfers of all ages and abilities. Visitors can simply turn up and play, or book a tee time up to a day ahead.

For over 60s, there’s a Seniors 9 roll-up every Wednesday, with an 8am start (meet at 7.45am). There’s also a weekday men’s roll-up from Monday to Friday at 9.50am, and a Ladies roll-up on Tuesdays at 9am. Numbers are limited, so contact the centre before you go.

If you’re new to golf, PGA professional Wayne Owers runs group lessons for £8, including range balls. They take place on Thursdays at 11am for men and Mondays at 1pm for women. You don’t need to book, but it’s worth phoning ahead to check there’s space. Afterwards, Bistro 19 serves food and drinks in the clubhouse. See the Blackwater Valley Golf Centre website for membership and green fees.

Hart Health Walks

Hart Health Walks are short, sociable walks led by volunteers. In Yateley, they set off from St Peter’s Church every Wednesday from 10.30am. It’s an easy way to stay active and meet people at the same time.

Music and games clubs in Yateley

Yateley Choral Society

Yateley Choral Society rehearses on Monday evenings from 7.45pm to 9.45pm at Manor Place Hall, Yateley Manor School. There are no auditions. Reading music helps, but it isn’t essential, and you can come along for a couple of weeks before you decide.

The choir sings four or five concerts a year, from classical works to light music. Its next concert is Britten’s Saint Nicolas on Saturday 14 November. Membership is £160 a year, while pensioners on a limited income pay £130. Bursaries are also available. Visit the Yateley Choral Society website to find out more.

Yateley & Hawley Bridge Club

Yateley & Hawley Bridge Club plays duplicate bridge face to face on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, so be seated by 7.20pm. It meets just over the border at The Spot, the Sixth Form Centre at Sandhurst School, Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst (GU47 0SD). Hands are dealt by computer and scored instantly, and there’s also an online session on Thursdays at 7.30pm. If you don’t have a partner, the club website has a page to help you find one.

The club also plans improvers sessions once enough people sign up, and you don’t need to be a member to register interest. See the Yateley & Hawley Bridge Club website for the full calendar, including teams and competition events.

Free weekly drop-ins in Yateley

Not all the clubs in Yateley need a membership form. These groups are free or low cost, and you can usually just turn up.

Library session times vary, so check with Yateley Library before your first visit. The Daisy Chain Café is run by trained volunteers and is free to attend.

Suggest other clubs in Yateley

We’d like this to be the most complete guide to clubs in Yateley for over 50s. So if you run or belong to a group that should be here, please tell us. Email mail@lilyford.co.uk with the club’s name, what it does and when it meets, and we’ll add it at our next update. Equally, if any details here have changed, let us know and we’ll correct them.

Living close to it all

Many of the clubs in Yateley meet within a few minutes of the town centre. That’s one of the reasons we built Gayton House where we did. Our 22 apartments for the over 60s are in the heart of Yateley, close to the shops, pubs and Yateley Green.

For more ideas, see our What’s On in Yateley guide, or plan a walk with our guide to Yateley Common.

Frequently asked questions about clubs in Yateley

What clubs are there in Yateley for retired people?

Popular options include Yateley & District u3a, Yateley Men’s Shed, the Yateley Society, Yateley Bowls Club and walking football at Yateley United. There are also free weekly drop-ins at Yateley Library and Yateley Industries.

How do I join the u3a in Yateley?

Fill in the membership form on the Yateley & District u3a website, then pay the £12 annual fee. You can pay online or by card at a monthly meeting.

Can women join Yateley Men’s Shed?

Yes. Despite the name, the Shed welcomes women as well as men. Members must be 18 or over.

Is there walking football in Yateley?

Yes. Yateley United runs walking football for over 50s on Monday evenings and Thursday afternoons at Yateley Hockey Club. The first session is free.

How can I add a club to this guide?

Email mail@lilyford.co.uk with the club’s name, what it does and when it meets. We’ll add it at our next update.