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 MARCH 2026
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club £7.30 |
12.15pm – 1.15pm |
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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 – |
10.00am – 12.00pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge - Returns on 04.03.26 Free |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – 11, 18 and 25.03.26 Free |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford every 2nd Thursday of the month – next session 12.03.26 Free |
12.00pm – 2.00pm |
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 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 2026 AT THE HYTHE 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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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) £10.50 £12.00 from April |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Seated Exercise £7.30 |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Bingo £7.30 £1.50 per book (5 games) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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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 (includes lunch) £31.40 |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Fit and Fun £7.30 |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Crafty Tuesday £7.30 |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Talk and Trivia afternoon £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 (includes lunch) £31.40 |
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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Golden Voices Choir (11.03.26) £7.30 |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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The Hopeful Strummers Ukuleles (18.03.26) Free |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Book Club (11.03.26) £5.00 |
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 (includes lunch) £31.40 |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Thursday Thinkers £7.30 |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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National Day of Happiness (19.03.26) Do not advertise |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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National Wear a Hat Day (26.03.26) Do not Advertise |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules £7.30 |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo for All (05.03.26) £7.30 |
6.00pm – 8.30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) £31.40 |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Open Choice Activity Morning £7.30 |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Cooking with Philippa (06.03.26) £7.30 |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Shed Project £7.30 |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Open Choice Activity afternoon £7.30 |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo (06.03.26) £7.30 £1.50 per book (5 games) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEEKEND WELLNESS |
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SUNDAY |
Seated Yoga |
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 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 2026 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) £12.00 |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) £31.40 |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam £7.30 |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) £7.30 |
11.00am – 11.45am |
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Simple Baking £7.30 |
11.00am – 12.00pm |
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Gents’ Club £7.30 |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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CARM (Afternoon of Reminiscing) £7.30 |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
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 – 12.00pm |
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Painting with Sam £7.30 |
10.00am – 12.00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) £7.30 |
11.00am – 11.30am |
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Quiz Morning £7.30 |
11.45am – 12.30pm |
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Laugh and craft £7.30 |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo £7.30 play for prizes |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak £52.00 |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
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FRIDAY |
Dementia Daybreak £52.00 |
9.30am – 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 2026
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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 FREE – Apart from the social Evenings, people pay for their own meals, at the memory cafes people buy their own drinks |
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MONDAY |
*Young at Heart |
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY |
Monday 2nd March, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
Monday 23rd March, 10.00am – 12.00pm |
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TUESDAY |
*Social Evening (with a meal) |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 10th March, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
Tuesday 17th March, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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*Social Evening (with a meal) |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 24th March, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
*Wonkies |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 4th March, 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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Dementia Chorus |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Weekly, starting 8th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carer’s Support Circle |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Thursday 5th March, 10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
Thursday 12th March, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 19th March, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Hamstreet Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford TN26 2NJ |
Friday 6th March, 12.00pm – 2.00pm |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 13th March, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Friday 20th March, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Lunch Club |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD - booking essential |
Friday 27th March, 12.15pm – 1.15pm |
*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 2026
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken chasseur, mash and seasonal vegetables | Beef chilli, potato wedges and roasted Mediterranean vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Creamy vegetable pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Lasagne, garlic bread and roasted vegetables | Sausage & mash with seasonal vegetables and onion gravy | Roast lamb, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight | Pear crumble and custard | Lemon meringue pie | Rice pudding with jam | Rocky Road brownie | Panna Cotta with mixed berries | Strawberry cheesecake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit salad | As above | Fruit and cream | Rice pudding | Cheese and biscuits | Melon pot | Strawberries and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cottage pie, root vegetable mash and seasonal vegetables | Lemon & garlic chicken, new potatoes and seasonal veg | Beef & mushroom pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and green vegetables | Minted lamb casserole, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & cherry tomato quiche, new potatoes, sweetcorn and peas | Roast gammon, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit cake and custard | Fruit trifle | Angel Delight and sprinkles | Peach cobbler with custard | Toffee cheesecake | Banana and custard | Rice pudding and jam |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | Fruit jelly | Cheese and biscuits | Peaches and cream | Honey oats, fruit and yoghurt | As above | Fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cheese, leek & potato pie with mash and seasonal vegetables | Mixed grill, peppercorn sauce, potato wedges and peas | Pasta bolognese with garlic bread and roasted Mediterranean vegetables | Pork, apple & cider casserole, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Beef bourguignon, mash and roasted root vegetables | Chicken in creamy tomato & basil sauce, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Chocolate cake and chocolate custard | Cheese & biscuits, pickle & grapes | Fruit Pavlova | Apple & blackberry crumble and custard | Tiramisu | Carrot cake | Lemon sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | As above | Fruit and cream | As above | Spiced apples | Fresh Fruit | Cheese and biscuits |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef goulash, mash and seasonal vegetables | Sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, hash browns and beans | Turkey & ham pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cod in parsley sauce, new potatoes and green vegetables | Sweet & sour pork, sauté potatoes and stir fry vegetables | Roast beef and Yorkshire puddings with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake | Ginger cake and custard | Treacle tart and whipped cream | Pear crumble with custard | Chocolate & caramel brownie | Crème caramel | Pineapple sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | As above | Fruit and whipped cream | Poached pears | Fruit salad | Melon pot | Fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
GOOD FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
EASTER SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Corned beef hash, sauté potatoes with seasonal vegetables | Roast Mediterranean vegetable pasta bake and new potatoes | Beef Stroganoff, mash and seasonal vegetables | Mild chicken curry, Bombay potatoes, Spinach & green beans | Pork & leek pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Liver & bacon, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb with cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight | Peach crumble and custard | Lemon meringue | Profiteroles | Chocolate sponge with chocolate custard | Poached pear and ginger cream | Berry crumble with custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Melon pot | Peaches and cream | Honey oats, fruit and yoghurt | Fruit salad | Peaches and cream | As above | Spiced apples |
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Week commencing |
EASTER MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cumberland sausages, onion gravy, mash and peas | Lamb casserole, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Gammon & pineapple, dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Mediterranean roast vegetable quiche, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cottage pie and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Bread & butter pudding with custard | Jam tart and cream | Toffee cheesecake | Rocky road brownie | Sticky toffee pudding | Chocolate gateau | Pear crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Banana custard | Fruit salad | Oats, fruit and yoghurt | Pineapple | Fruit and cream | Melon pot | 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 & bacon carbonara, garlic bread and green vegetables | Beef chili, potato wedges and roasted vegetables | Lamb & chickpea stew, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Fish pie with seasonal vegetables | Lemon & garlic chicken, new potatoes and green vegetables | Roast gammon, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Lemon cheesecake | Waffle with toffee sauce & whipped cream | Rice pudding and jam | Swiss roll with whipped cream | Spiced apples and custard | Cheese & biscuits, pickle and grapes | Treacle sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Poached pears | Fruit salad | Rice pudding | Fruit and cream | Spiced apples | As above | Fruit salad |
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!