Financial pressure
24.3%
estimated income deprivation in the neighbourhood where Life Lunches and ReFuel meet
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Life Dronfield is a community hub in the heart of the town.
From toddler groups to community lunches and youth nights, there's something for everyone — drop in, all are welcome.
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We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy our home on Church Street for £225,000 — well under half its market value. With your help, we can secure it for the town for good.
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Stay & Play
Wednesdays, 10am–1pm 21 Church Street, Dronfield (use the side door)
Life Lounge
Thursdays (term-time), 7–9pm St Paul's Church, Green Lane, Dronfield
Life Lunches
Tuesdays, 10:30am–2pm Holy Spirit Church, Stonelow Road, Dronfield
Lego Connection
2nd & 4th Mondays, 3:30–4:30pm St Paul's Methodist Church, Green Lane, Dronfield
Monday Munch
Mondays (term-time), 12–2pm St Philip's Church, Falcon Road, Dronfield
Pips
Tuesdays (term-time), 10–11:30am St Philip's Church, Falcon Road, Dronfield
Upcoming events
Meeting local need
Life provides welcoming, accessible support for people experiencing financial pressure, loneliness, health and wellbeing challenges, or difficulty taking part in community life. Our activities bring people together, offer practical help and create safe places for families, young people and older residents.
Health and wellbeing
Most deprived 30%
for health deprivation and disability around Holy Spirit Church and our Church Street base
Access to community life
Most deprived 20%
for barriers to housing and services around our Holmesfield group, where transport can be arranged
Source: English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Neighbourhood figures relate to the areas around Life's venues. Reviewed August 2026.
Making a difference in Dronfield
2,500+
meals served every year
14
regular groups & activities
Since 2012
serving our community
Our building
We're transforming a historic building in the heart of Dronfield into an accessible, welcoming space for the whole community.
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