07/06/2026
Clare Social Club Usage survey and support insight #4
Our recent survey showed something we already suspected. Clare Social Club is not just a place for events and activities. For many people, it is a centrally located and easily accessible place to meet friends, feel part of the community, and avoid isolation.
Survey Respondents:
1) Around half were aged 65+.
2) 60%+ visit weekly or more often.
3) Dozens of comments highlighted friendship, wellbeing, mental health, combatting isolation and community connection.
A few anonymous comments here:
* “I live here on my own and the social club offers a safe and friendly place to meet other people. A real hub of the community”
* “It is my main way to meet friends and have a laugh which is important for my mental health as well as physical.”
* “very beneficial for mental health and combatting loneliness”
* “For some people this is their only source of daytime socialising.”
* "It’s a valuable asset to the town , the people who run it are friendly and I feel as a single lady I can go there on my own for company"
The survey results suggest that Clare Social Club currently serves a an important role, particularly for older residents seeking regular social contact, community activities and a welcoming indoor meeting place in the heart of our town.
Thank you again to everyone who took part in the survey and shared their views.
Clare Social Club, at the Heart of the Community.
