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 JANUARY 2026 IN THE COMMUNITY |
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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Beginner Ukulele Classes @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
9:30am – 11:30am |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ Guide Hall, Hythe |
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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Free - Singing For All @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge - Return on 07.02.26 |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – 14, 21 and 28.01.26 |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford – every 2nd Thursday of the month – 08.01.26 |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Free - Chatty Table @ Age UK Ashford – every 4th Thursday of the month – 22.01.26 |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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SATURDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ The Guide Hall, Hythe |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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 JANUARY 2026 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
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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Fit and Fun |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Activity Medley – reminiscence activities, quizzes |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
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 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Fun Floor Games |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Musical Memories Matter (21.01.26) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Book Club (14.01.26) |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
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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Thursday Thinkers |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo for All (08.01.26) |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Celebrating Burns Night (23.01.26) |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Activity Medley – arts, crafts and board games |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Shed Project |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Free Time Friday afternoon |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo (02.01.26) |
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 2025
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WHAT’S ON IN JANUARY 2026 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Knit and Knatter |
10:00am - 12:30pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:45am |
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Indoor Floor Games |
11:45am - 12.30pm |
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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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Gents’ Club |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Singing for memories |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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CARMS – Reminising afternoon (27/01/26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Musical Memories 29/01/26 |
11:00am – 12:00pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam |
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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Painting with Sam |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Quiz Morning |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Laugh and craft |
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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FRIDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
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 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, Ashford, |
Monday 5th January, 12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
Monday 26th January, 10:00am - 12:00pm |
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TUESDAY |
*Social Afternoon |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 13th January, |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, |
Tuesday 20th January, 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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*Social Evening |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 27th January, |
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WEDNESDAY |
*Wonkies |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 7th January, 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, |
No January group - back in February |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, |
Thursday 8th January, 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 15th January, |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Charing Surgery, Hither Field, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0AW |
Friday 2nd January, |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Friday 2nd January, |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 9th January, |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, |
Friday 16th January, 1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Lunch Club |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD - booking essential |
Friday 23rd January, |
*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 |
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 |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Gammon & pineapple, potato wedges, peas and sweetcorn | Chicken, tomato & basil sauce, new potatoes and roasted vegetables | Quiche Lorraine, dauphinoise potatoes with seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and green vegetables | Fish pie with mixed green vegetables | Beef bourguignon, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Apple crumble and custard | Chocolate & caramel brownie | Crème Caramel | Fruit jelly and evaporated milk | Spotted dick and custard | Angel Delight and sprinkles | Berry crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Spiced apples | Fruit salad | Melon pot | As above | As above | Berries and cream | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cheese & onion pie, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Pork stroganoff, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chicken & bacon carbonara pasta, garlic bread and green vegetables | Burns Night celebration lunch with Haggis, neeps & tatties, cabbage & kale | Cumberland sausages, onion gravy, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes, and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Tiramisu | Lemon drizzle cake | Apricot crumble and custard | Swiss roll and whipped cream | Cranachan | Rice pudding and strawberry jam | Cheese & biscuits, chutney & grapes |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Melon pot | Fruit salad | As above | Oats, yoghurt and berries | As above | Rice pudding | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef & mushroom pie, mash and roasted root vegetables | Tuna & sweetcorn pasta bake, garlic bread and roasted vegetables | Lemon & garlic chicken, new potatoes with seasonal vegetables | Minted lamb casserole, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chilli con carne, potato wedges and roasted Mediterranean vegetables | Sausages, bacon, sauté potatoes, mushrooms, beans and tomato | Roast chicken, roast potatoes, stuffing and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Jam sponge and custard | Profiteroles and chocolate sauce | Bread and butter pudding, custard | Ginger cake | Lemon cheesecake | Treacle tart | Apple & blackberry crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit salad and cream | Melon bowl | Honey oats, yoghurt and berries | As above | Cheese and biscuits | Fruit salad | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Corned beef hash, sauté potatoes and mixed vegetables | BBQ pulled pork, potato wedges, peas and sweetcorn | Sausage & bean casserole, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Turkey & ham pie, mash and roasted root vegetables | Lasagne, Mediterranean roast vegetables with garlic bread | Italian meatballs, potato wedges and mixed vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Chocolate gateau | Poached pears and ginger cream | Syrup sponge and custard | Waffles, toffee sauce and whipped cream | Banoffee pie | Pear crumble and custard | Carrot cake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Melon pot | As above | Toasted honey oats, yoghurt and mixed berries | Fruit salad | Bananas and cream | As above | As above |
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!