Activities and events
Find out here about upcoming events taking place at Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford.
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford hold regular events throughout the year for fundraising, information and fun.
Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities.
All 3 centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and homemade cakes, so you can pop-in for a bite to eat, attend an activity of your choice or stay all day which includes a full two course lunch!
If you choose to stay all day we can provide door-to-door transport, subject to availibility, or just pop along to join the activity of your choice. There is a small charge for activities.
Our centres run the following social activities - please always call first to book on and check arrangements - 01303 269602.
There are no waiting lists for any activities - please feel free to pop in and give them a try. You will receive a warm welcome!
We also organise accompanied day trips and holidays.
What's On
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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2025 IN THE COMMUNITY |
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club £7.30 |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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TUESDAY |
Painting and Drawing @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club – Last class 16.12.25 |
3:00pm - 5:00pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ Guide Hall, Hythe £7.30 |
10:00am - 10:45am |
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Walking Football @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club - No walking football now until 08.04.26 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Yoga @ Guide Hall, Hythe |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge - 03.12.25 |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – 10th and 17th December |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford – every 2nd Thursday of the month – 11.12.25 Free - Chatty Table @ Age UK Ashford – every 4th Thursday of the month - No meeting in December |
12:00pm - 2:00pm 10:00am - 12:00pm |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club - Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX
The Guide Hall - Guide Hall, St Nicholas Street, Hythe, CT21 6JQ
Tayne Centre – Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8JN
Methodist Church Lyminge - Church Road Lyminge Folkestone, CT18 8JA
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY
Prices start from £7.30 but do vary so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events:
01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2025 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers £31.40 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Exercise £7.30 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Bingo £7.30 + bingo tickets |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Christmas lunch (01.12.25) book in advance - |
12:00pm – 1:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak £52.00 |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers £31.40 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Fit and Fun |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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The Ukulele Orchestra Of Hope Christmas Medley (16.12.25) |
11:00am – 12:00pm |
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Christmas Lunch (23.12.25) |
12:00pm – 1:30pm |
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Crafty Tuesday £11 |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Activity Medley – reminiscence activities, quizzes £7.30 |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak £52.00 |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Seated Exercise £7.30 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Fun Floor Games £7.30 |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Christmas Lunch |
12:00pm – 1:30pm |
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Book Club (10.12.25) £7.30 |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak £52.00 |
9.30am - 3.00pm |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers £31.40 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Walking Group* (join us for coffee after) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Thursday Thinkers £7.30 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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National wear a Christmas jumper day! (11.12.25) |
All Day!! |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo for All (04.12.25) free but buy tickets on entry |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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Client Christmas Party at Ashford Age UK (18.12.25) |
11:00am – 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers £31.40 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Activity Medley – arts, crafts and board games |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Hythe Bay Children’s Christmas Choir |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Shed Project £7.30 |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Free Time Friday afternoon |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo (05.12.25) £7.30 + bingo tickets |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bill Clinic (12.12.25) Free |
11:00am – 1:30pm |
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WEEKEND WELLNESS |
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SATURDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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SUNDAY |
Seated Yoga £7.30 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
Prices start from £7.30 but do vary, (* = free) so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events: 01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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WHAT’S ON IN DECEMBER 2025 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) £31.40 |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Knit and Knatter Free |
10:00am - 12:30pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:45am |
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Bill Clinic – Helping save money on your bills – drop in and chat (Free) (15.12.25) |
11:00am - 1:30pm |
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Indoor Floor Games |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Festive Lunch (01.12.25) |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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Hoy/Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:45am |
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Simple Baking |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Morning of Reminiscing |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Festive Lunch (23.12.25) |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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Gents’ Club £7.30 |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Singing for memories |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Sing with Nina (10.12.25) Christmas Event |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Quiz Morning |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Festive Lunch (10.12.25) |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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Laugh and craft £7.30 |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
9:30am - 3:00pm |
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Christmas Party (18.12.25) *BOOKING ESSENTIAL* |
10:00am - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
9:30am - 3:00pm |
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Christmas Party for those living w. Dementia (19.12.25) *BOOKING ESSENTIAL* |
10.00am - 3:00pm |
Prices start from £7.30 per activity but do vary so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events: 01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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Dementia ServicesWe run free social events to support people living with dementia, helping them stay confident and independent. Everyone is welcome to join us for a cuppa, a chat, and friendly company. We also provide free information and advice, as well as charged cognitive sessions and day care. To talk to us about dementia support, please contact our Dementia Services Team Leader on 01303 269602 or email dementialead@ageukhla.org.uk |
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MONDAY |
*Young at Heart |
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, |
Monday 1st December, 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
Monday 22nd December, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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TUESDAY |
*Social Evening |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 9th December, |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, |
Tuesday 16th December, 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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*Social Evening |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 16th December, |
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WEDNESDAY |
*Wonkies |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 3rd December, 10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
Weekly, 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carer’s Support Circle |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, |
Thursday 4th December, 10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, |
No December group - back in January |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
No December group - back in January |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Ivy Court Surgery, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RB |
Friday 5th December, |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
No December group - back in January |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, |
No December Meeting |
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Lunch Club |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD ^booking essential |
No December Meeting |
*For those diagnosed with Dementia at an early age
Lauren Povey on: 07379 646426, alternatively email: demo@ageukhla.org.uk
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing 1st December |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings! |
Sausages & mash, onion gravy and peas |
Mild chicken curry, Bombay potatoes, spinach and green beans |
Pork & leek pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings! |
Quiche Lorraine, new potatoes, sweetcorn and beans |
Lamb hotpot, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Christmas pudding and brandy sauce |
Ginger cake and custard |
Crème caramel |
Fruit pavlova |
Christmas crumble and custard |
Fruit trifle |
Toffee cheesecake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
As above |
Fruit salad |
Berries and cream |
As above |
Fruit jelly and cream |
Melon pot |
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Week commencing 8th December |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef & ale pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Sweet & sour pork, parmentier potatoes and stir fry vegetables |
Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings |
Lamb & chickpea casserole, new potatoes and roasted root vegetables |
Lemon baked cod, potato wedges and minted mushy peas |
Chicken chasseur, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Profiteroles |
Berry crumble and custard |
Christmas pudding and brandy sauce |
Tiramisu |
Chocolate brownie |
Jam sponge and custard |
Carrot cake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Spiced apples and cream |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
Berries, oats and yoghurt |
Sponge and custard |
As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Minted lamb stew, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | BBQ chicken, parmentier potatoes, sweetcorn and peas | Sausages, bacon, sauté potatoes, beans, mushrooms and tomatoes | Cottage pie with roasted root vegetables | Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and greens | Chicken & leek pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit Trifle | Ginger sponge and custard | Crème caramel | Spiced apples and custard | Fruit jelly and evaporated milk | Chocolate sponge and choc. custard | Vanilla cheesecake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and jelly | As above | Fruit salad | As above | As above | Melon pot | Peaches and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Italian meatballs, tomato sauce, roasted vegetables and potato wedges | Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings | Beef in red wine gravy, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Christmas roast turkey with all the trimmings | Cumberland sausages, onion gravy, mash and peas | Pesto chicken, new potatoes, sweetcorn and green beans | Lamb hotpot, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight and sprinkles | Rice pudding and jam | Tiramisu | Christmas pudding and brandy sauce | Swiss roll | Cheese and biscuits with chutney | Berry crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit salad | Rice pudding | Cheese and biscuits | Christmas pudding and cream | Fruit salad | As above | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef stew & dumplings, mash, and seasonal vegetables | Chicken chasseur, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Lasagne, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Sweet & sour pork, seasoned potatoes and stir fry vegetables | Lemon baked cod, potato wedges and mushy peas | Turkey & ham pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast gammon, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake | Pineapple sponge with custard | Banoffee pie | Chocolate cake | Spiced apples and custard | Chocolate and caramel brownie | Lemon sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | Pineapple and whipped cream | Melon pot | Fruit salad | As above | Cheese and biscuits | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Lamb casserole, mash and seasonal vegetables | Beef goulash, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Mixed grill with peppercorn sauce, mash and peas | Lemon & garlic chicken, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Campfire stew, parmentier potatoes and baked beans | Shepherd’s pie with seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit, jelly and whipped cream | Treacle tart | Rice pudding and jam | Peach crumble and custard | Lemon posset with shortbread | Cranachan (toasted honey oats), cream and berries | Toffee cheesecake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit, jelly and whipped cream | Fruit salad | Rice pudding | As above | Cheese and biscuits | As above | Berries and cream |
Events
Across our centres, Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford we offer a variety of events throughout the year that you can come along and join us at to help raise funds for our vital services for the community. Please see our Upcoming Fundraising Events section to see what we have coming up.
Regular Events
Across our centres, Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford we offer a variety of events throughout the year that you can come along and join us at to help raise funds for our vital services for the community. Please see our Upcoming Fundraising Events calendar below to see what we have coming up.
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Fundraising events calendar
Fundraising is the bedrock of charity work; it is vital that we raise additional funds to help support the services we provide, but it also gives us an opportunity to give something back by showing the wider community what we have to offer in a fun and, sometimes, winning way!
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More fundraising ideas
There's lots of ways you can help raise money to fund vital Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford services. We are very grateful for every gesture made to fundraise for us.
Areas We Cover
Our activities and events are available across our two main centres: AGE UK Ashford and AGE UK Hythe & Lyminge.
Please call 01303 269602 to check availability and book in advance.
AGE UK Ashford supports the following areas:
Aldington, Ashford, Bethersden, Bilsington, Bonnington, Boughton Aluph, Brabourne, Brook, Challock, Charing, Chilham, Crundale, Eastwell, Egerton, Godmersham, Great Chart, Hastingleigh, Hinxhill, Hothfield, Kingsnorth, Little Chart, Mersham, Molash, Orlestone, Pluckley, Ruckinge, Sevington, Shadoxhurst, Smarden, Smeeth, Warehorne, Westwell, and Wye.
AGE UK Hythe & Lyminge serves:
Acrise, Beach Estate, Densole, Elham, Elmsted, Etchinghill, Hythe, Lyminge, Lympne, Monks Horton, Postling, Rhodes Minnis, Saltwood, Seabrook, Sellinge, Stanford, Stelling Minnis, Stowting, Swingfield, and West Hythe.
Wherever you are in our local area, we’re here to help you stay active, connected, and supported.
Get in touch today to find out what’s happening near you!