
Bringing the community together with weekly gatherings, where everyone is welcome.
Our charity currently runs three weekly social clubs (but watch this space – we have plans to grow!) which all aim to combat social isolation and bring people together.
Each club provides a range of fun activities, entertainment, refreshments, and a regular opportunity for local people to grow friendships and find support.
The Monday Club is run every Monday from 12-4pm from The Swan and Helmet Pub, in Northampton. It offers a safe and welcoming space, for individuals from all backgrounds and all ages to connect, make friends and enjoy themselves. For £5 entry, Monday Club members access unlimited hot drinks, a lunch, live entertainment and music, and a bingo and raffle. We often have brilliant live music from various local artists, including The Wild Rover, and Tony Kelly The Galway Boy. Lots of our members love to get up for a dance, and others just enjoy sitting with friends for a good catch-up.
The Monday Club was established in 2021, with the goal of combatting social isolation for local Northamptonshire residents. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals lost loved ones, or saw their mental health decline – The Monday Club offers a warm and friendly space for people to reconnect and enjoy themselves.
The Monday Club runs every Monday from 12-4pm.
The Swan and Helmet Pub,
65-67 Grove Road,
Northampton
NN1 3LJ
Hot drinks, a lunch and snacks, as well as live entertainment such as live music from some fantastic local artists.
We offer loads of great activities every Monday, including bingo, a raffle with brilliant prizes, and crafts such as candle making, sewing and more!
Yes, the Monday Club is for £5 entry, and then all hot drinks, food and entertainment are covered.
The Monday Club is open to everyone, from all ages and social backgrounds.
No, just pop in to The Swan and Helmet any Monday from 12-4pm! No booking required.
Cheers for Tuesdays was established in partnership with Northamptonshire Social Subscribers, who identified the need for a social club for men in the area. Every Tuesday, from 2-4pm at The Swan and Helmet Pub, our men’s club comes together to enjoy all sorts of fun activities and connect with friends.
Whether it’s playing fun games like darts, pool, cards or indoor golf, or just sitting with a hot drink and chatting to one of our friendly volunteers or members of the club – there’s something for everyone!
Our men’s club is constantly growing, and we love to welcome new faces each session. Cheers for Tuesdays offers a really supportive, uplifting space that has been an immense benefit to all our members.
Cheers for Tuesdays runs every Tuesday, from 2-4pm, doors open at 1:30pm.
The Swan and Helmet Pub
65-67 Grove Road
Northampton
NN1 3LJ
Free hot drinks, snacks and a variety of games including pool, darts, bingo and dominoes.
No, Cheers for Tuesdays is completely free!
Cheers for Tuesdays is open to men, of all ages and from all backgrounds.
No, just pop in to The Swan and Helmet any Tuesday from 2-4pm! No booking required.
Stay Well Wednesdays runs every Wednesday from 10:30am-1:00pm, and offers a huge range of fantastic activities and services.
For £5 entry, we provide a hot lunch and unlimited hot drinks. We run a keep-fit class each week, which is open for anyone to get involved in. The sessions are super beginner friendly and accessible to everyone, with seated versions available for every exercise! After the keep-fit sessions, we run all sorts of fun wellbeing games, talks and activities – we switch it up every week to keep things exciting! Members are always encouraged to take these activities at their own pace, and our lovely team of volunteers and staff will always do their utmost to make everyone comfortable.
Stay Well Wednesdays runs every Wednesday from 10:30am-1pm.
The Swan and Helmet Pub,
65-67 Grove Road,
Northampton
NN1 3LJ
We run a keep-fit class, affordable haircuts, pedicures, and toenail care. We also host other great activities such as discussions, to ensure everyone feels their best.
We run a keep-fit class, affordable haircuts, pedicures, and toenail care. We also host other great activities such as discussions, to ensure everyone feels their best.
Yes, Stay Well Wednesdays is for £4 entry, and then all hot drinks, food and activities are covered. For an additional £6 you can also access our affordable haircuts and toenail care services.
Stay Well Wednesdays is open to everyone, from all ages and social backgrounds.
No, just pop in to The Swan and Helmet any Wednesday from 10am-1pm! No booking required. If you are interested in our hair or nail care services, we do often provide walk-ins, but you can also get in touch with community@mccarthydixon.org.uk to book an appointment for extra security.
Everyone deserves to feel their best self, and sometimes the key to that can be simple cosmetic changes and self-care. During our Stay Well Wednesdays club each week, we offer Hair and Nail care services for just £6 for all our members.
Members of the general public are also welcome to book in an appointment, they just need to contact us via hello@mccarthydixon.org.uk!
Our fantastic, experienced, and professionally trained hairdresser and podiatrist both offer a range of services for our clients, and always want to make everyone feel their best!
Our members are able to book weekly during all of our social clubs, they just need to speak with a member of our Staff & Volunteer team.
But if you’re a member of the general public interested in this service, please drop us an email via hello@mccarthydixon.org.uk
Anyone! Our affordable haircuts are available to anyone who would like one.
All dry cuts cost £6
Every Wednesday from 11:00am at:
The Swan and Helmet Pub,
65-67 Grove Road,
Northampton
NN1 3LJ
No booking is required! We take walk-ins every week, however you can book if you’d prefer. Contact community@mccarthydixon.org.uk, or use our contact form on our contact page.
We provide weekly transport services for our social club members who may otherwise struggle to reach us, read more here!
Grove Road, Northampton
We close the doors to the Swan & Helmet pub and reopen them as our Social Clubs.
No need to book in, just come and visit us for a fun, relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Make new friends and enjoy some different activities to challenge your mind and expand your horizons.
Do you or someone you know need help and support to get through a difficult time? We know that asking for help is not easy, just complete our contact form and we’ll be in touch with more on how we can help.
Our group is a great chance to meet new people and become acquainted with your neighbours.
The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation
67 Grove Rd
Northampton
NN1 3LJ
Registered Charity Number: 1190255