Spending too much time on your own can wear you down. These local groups are about company: a cuppa, a chat, something to make or do, and a reason to get out of the house. None of them asks you to talk about how you're feeling if you'd rather not.
Louth Men's Shed
A workshop where men can work on hobbies, crafts and practical projects side by side, using shared tools and know-how. Projects benefit members and the wider community, and plenty of good conversation happens over the workbench. Members say it gets them out of the house and has helped them make good friends.
- Who it's for: men, especially older men
- When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to 3pm
- Where: Unit 21, Thames Street, Louth, LN11 7AD
- Cost: there's a charge to attend, though some resources are free, so ask when you get in touch
- Contact: 01507 607197 or 07503 175650, or the Louth Men's Shed Facebook group
See Louth Men's Shed on What's On.
Lighthouse Project, Louth Methodist Church
A welcoming drop-in offering food, friendship and help. Everyone is welcome, whatever's going on for you.
- Wednesdays: 9.30am to 12.30pm, drinks, refreshments, games and crafts
- Fridays: 10am to 1pm, drinks and refreshments, and usually a hot lunch (closed in August)
- Food parcels: Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am to noon
- Where: Louth Methodist Church, Nichol Hill, Louth, LN11 9NQ
- Contact: 07437 433154 or lighthousecommunityhub@gmail.com
- More information: the Lighthouse Project
Elizabeth Court Friendship Group (Age UK)
An afternoon of company for older people, with guest speakers, games, music quizzes, beetle drives and bingo. Tea and biscuits are provided.
- When: every other Thursday, 1.30pm to 3pm
- Where: Elizabeth Court, Church Street, Louth, LN11 9BP
- Contact: Age UK Lincolnshire's East Lindsey activities coordinator on 07918 276863, who can tell you which Thursday is next
- More information: Age UK activities in East Lindsey
Befriending for Over-50s
If getting out is hard, company can come to you. Age UK Lincolnshire runs a countywide Befriending Service, matching people over 50 who feel lonely or isolated with a volunteer, with priority for people who find it hard to leave home. It depends on volunteers in your area, so call 01522 696 000 to ask, or see Age UK Lincolnshire's befriending page.
Age UK Lindsey, which used to run befriending around Louth, closed in 2025, so older phone numbers for it no longer work.
Endeavour Louth
A volunteer community group running drop-ins and family activities, with support and signposting for anyone who needs help.
- Drop in: Wednesdays, 1.30pm to 3.30pm, coffee, chat, board games and support
- Family fun nights: Monday evenings, with bingo, beetle drives and board games
- Where: Youth Centre, Park Avenue, Louth, LN11 8BX
- Contact: 07707 025518, or Endeavour on Facebook
The most recent published details for Endeavour date from 2024, so please check with them before you go.
East Lindsey LGBTQ+ Support and Social Group
A friendly group for LGBTQ+ people of all ages and backgrounds, meeting on the coast for company, support and social activities.
- When: Thursday evenings, 6pm to 8pm
- Where: Tide Turners, High Street, Sutton on Sea, LN12 2HB
- Contact: admin@ellgbtq.co.uk, or see ellgbtq.co.uk
More Places to Find Company
The Louth Wellbeing Hub at the Trinity Centre runs relaxed groups through the week, and What's On lists clubs, classes and events across Louth. If you're a carer, the Carers and dementia guide has groups just for you.
Details checked 23rd October 2026.