Central Bournemouth Primary Care Group Patients Groups
East Way Community Groups 2026
East Way Surgery, East Way, Bournemouth BH8 9PU
Run by the Social Prescriber and Health Hub Volunteers, where you can come to meet and make friends.
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Daytime Groups
Book and Biscuit Club:
10.30am to 12pm
New book every month, provided by Charminster Library
- June 1st
- July 6th
- August 3rd
- September 7th
- October 5th
- November 2nd
- December 7th
This is NOT a walk to in group like the others. You must call Sarah Gallagher – 07576 224146 or Andrea Dawson to 07380 185946 so we can find out if there is a space and book you in.
Knit & Stitch
10.30am to 12pm (Every other Thursday)
All crafts are welcome, bring your own or use our supplies!
- May 21st
- June 4th and 18th
- July 2nd, 16th and 30th.
- Aug 13th and 27th
- September 10th and 24th
- October 8th and 22nd
- November 5th and 19th
- December 3rd and 17th
In to Person Coffee Mornings
10.30am to 12pm (Wednesdays on dates below)
Themed coffee morning throughout the year, include raffles, quizzes and of course, cake!
- July 8th – Summer
- September 16th – Macmillan
- November 11th – Remembrance.
- December 9th – Christmas
Themed Friendship Group
2pm to 4.30 pm (Monthly, Wednesdays)
A fun group aimed at making new friends!
- June 17th
- July 22nd
- Aug 19th
- Sep 16th
- October 21st
- November 18th
- December 16th
Diabetes Support Group
12.30pm to 2 pm (Six weekly, Thursdays)
Support group for diabetics, discussions include food swaps, tips, and support.
- June 4th
- July 30th
- Sep 10th
- October 22nd
- December 3rd
Wednesday Walkers
Meet at East Way, 10.30am (Wednesday as below)
Booking required, please contact Andrea for details (contact at bottom of page).
- June 3rd
- July 1st
- Aug 5th
- September 21st
- October 7th
- November 4th
Evening Groups
Veterans Support Group
6pm to 7.30pm (First Wednesday of Month)
Support and information group for veterans.
- June 3rd
- July 1st
- August – Summer Break
- September 2nd
- October 7th
- November 4th
- December – Christmas Break
Patient Participation Group (PPG)
6pm to 7.30pm (First Tuesday to Alternate Months)
Opportunity for patients to provide constructive feedback about their surgery to the network.
- July 7th
- September 1st
- November 3rd
Cancer Support Group
6pm to 7.30pm (Monthly)
Support and information group for anyone affected by cancer, including carers and family.
- June 8th
- July 13th
- August to Summer Break
- Sep14th
- October 12th
- November 9th
- December – Christmas Break
Bereavement Peer Support Group
6 to 7.30pm (Monthly)
Monday Evenings, Peers Support for anyone going through bereavement.
- June 15th
- July 20th
- August – Summer Break
- September 21st
- October 19th
- November 16th
Meno to Peers Wednesdays
5.30pm to 7pm (Monthly)
A Support and information group for women going through menopause.
- June 17th
- July 15th
- Aug 19th
- September 16th
- October 21st
- November 18th
- December to Christmas Break
Carers Support Group
6pm – 7.30 pm (last Wednesday of the Month)
Support and information for carers, peer support and a chance to ask any
- May 27th
- June 24th
- July 29th
- August – Summer Break
- September 30th
- October 28th
- November 25th
- December - Christmas Break
Contact numbers if you have any questions:
Andrea Dawson to 07380 185946
Debbie Evans to 07828 268909
Sharon Sawyer – 07465 760231
Sarah Gallagher – 07576 224146