The town of Hexham and the surrounding area is blessed with excellent facilities for the young and active. Forty years ago the local Council of Churches perceived that there was a glaring omission and decided something needed to be done to help cater for the retired men in the district.

The immediate response to form a club in the town was very encouraging, a dozen attended the initial meeting and numbers increased rapidly over the course of the following months and reached on hundred at one time, attendances currently average about forty each week.

More than just a chat and a coffee was required and the format decided upon proved popular and has remained unchanged for over forty years. The club meets each Wednesday to hear invited speakers on a wide range of topics with time for questions and discussion.

There is no joining fee, annual subscription or attendance requirement. The current charge for coffee and biscuits is £2, which is sufficient to cover the Clubs present running costs.

Members come from Hexham town and the surrounding areas. The venue is Trinity Church Hall in Beaumont Street, convenient and central with parking nearby.

The club has an annual outing in June. Wives and guests are invited to the Club Luncheon which takes place in late autumn and also to our Christmas meeting in December.

The format for meetings – we commence at 10:30, break for coffee and a chat at 11:15 until 11:30, the meeting closes at 12 noon.

The club is always pleased to welcome new members and guests. A copy of the club programme of meetings is available from our treasurer and is listed on this site.