Friends of Foundry

What is Friends of Foundry?

Friends of Foundry is service offered by Foundry PCN staff to support our local community. We run regular drop-in sessions at Verdon Street Recreation Centre with free hot meals. Our aim is to help people to get the financial, housing, health, and social support they need.

Sheffield United Community Foundation joins us at the drop-ins every week to do some gentle exercises. Lots of local organisations also often join us, such as Wild at Heart, Stop Smoking, and Diabetes UK.

How to find Friends of Foundry

Location

Verdon Recreation Centre,

Verdon Street,

Sheffield,

S3 9EF

Opening times

The first Tuesday of every month from 11-1pm.

Entry is always free.

Why come to the Friends of Foundry events?

Free food!

The Friends of Foundry drop-in events at Verdon Street Recreation Centre are catered every week. There is always plenty of delicious free hot food available to everyone that attends! Free hot and cold drinks are also provided.

Meet new people

Friends of Foundry drop-in sessions are a fantastic chance to meet other people, have a chat and make friends. Our amazing staff are very friendly and can help introduce you to other attendees if you'd like them to.

Our Emotional Wellbeing Workers and Care Coordinators are also very knowledgeable about clubs and groups in the area. If you'd to join a social group but don't know what's available, just ask and we're more than happy to help!

Advice

We are regularly joined by many local organisations and charities. They can give you financial, housing, health, and wellbeing advice or support. You can also talk to one of our amazing Care Coordinators or Emotional Wellbeing Workers, who can help you find the support you need.

Exercise

Sheffield United Community Foundation comes to Friends of Foundry drop-in sessions every week. They lead a gentle chair-based exercise session during the drop-ins. The exercise is always very gentle and adaptable so that everyone can join in.

You can also talk to the Sheffield United Community Foundation staff for advice about exercise. They can also let you know about local sport groups and events you can join.

Upcoming events

Please click on the dates for more information!

Tuesday 1st September 11am- 1pm

The Big Purple Bus: one to one support for anyone affected by cancer from friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. They can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
Social Prescribing drop-in: friendly support to help you connect to local services and improve your wellbeing
Chair based excercise: free, gentle guided excercise to help improve strength, mobility, and wellbeing
Know your numbers week: blood pressure checks
World Alzheimer's Day: Foundry dementia project
Blue September: prostate cancer awareness
Gynaecological/ Ovarian cancer awareness

Tuesday 6th October 11am- 1pm

The Big Purple Bus: one to one support for anyone affected by cancer from friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. They can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
Social Prescribing drop-in: friendly support to help you connect to local services and improve your wellbeing
Chair based excercise: free, gentle guided excercise to help improve strength, mobility, and wellbeing
Cost of Living support event: winter support services
National Cholesterol Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Vaccination Awareness: flu and COVID vaccine information

Tuesday 3rd November 11am- 1pm

The Big Purple Bus: one to one support for anyone affected by cancer from friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. They can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
Social Prescribing drop-in: friendly support to help you connect to local services and improve your wellbeing
Chair based excercise: free, gentle guided excercise to help improve strength, mobility, and wellbeing
Diabetes Awareness Month
Lung Cancer Awareness

Tuesday 1st December 11am- 1pm

The Big Purple Bus: one to one support for anyone affected by cancer from friendly, supportive Healthcare Professionals and Advisors. They can offer emotional, financial, practical support and advice.
Social Prescribing drop-in: friendly support to help you connect to local services and improve your wellbeing
Chair based excercise: free, gentle guided excercise to help improve strength, mobility, and wellbeing
International Volunteer Day

Social media

Please follow Friends of Foundry on social media!

Twitter at FriendsFoundry

Facebook at Friends of Foundry