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 NOVEMBER 2024 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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MONDAY |
Clear Ears (04.11.24 + 18.11.24) |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Seated Yoga |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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Goodbye to clutter – The Recovery College (11.11.24) and (18.11.24) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Hi Kent hearing aid support (12.11.24 + 26.11.24) |
10:00am - 11:00am |
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Ukulele Class |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Design and hand building in clay |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Painting and Drawing |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Dementia Café (19.11.24) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics |
10:00am - 10:45am |
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Hypertension Heroes |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Walking Football |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Interactive games |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Singing with Nina (06.11.24) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Boxfit (non-contact) |
4:45pm - 5:45pm |
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Book Club (13.11.24) |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Digital Support (14.11.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Yoga |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Walking Group (Join us for coffee after in the café) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Thursday Thinkers |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Silvertime Legal/legacy talk |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Diabetic peer support group (28.11.24) Amelia from the NHS will be talking about diabetes and healthy eating |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Making with Clay |
1:45pm - 3:45pm |
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Bingo for All (07.11.24) |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Simple Cooking (29.11.24) |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Tabletop Games |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Shed Project |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo (01.11.24) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Men’s/Women’s Hour |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Parkinson’s Exercise Group (starts 8.11.24) |
4:45pm - 5:45pm |
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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 |
10:30am - 11.30am |
Prices start from £6.60 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 have a cuppa in one of our cafés while bagging a bargain in one of our charity shops… we run a café and charity shop at our Hythe and Lyminge hubs and a café at our Ashford hub. All offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £8.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am Monday-Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2024.
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WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER 2024 AT THE LYMINGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy MCST |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Lyminge Knitters |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy MCST |
1:30pm - 3:00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Digital Support (05.11.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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All Day Breakfast |
9:00am - 2:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Dementia Café (14.11.24) |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Pilates with Katherine |
9:00am - 10:00am |
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Painting and Drawing with Clare |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
Prices start from £6.60 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 have a cuppa in one of our cafés while bagging a bargain in one of our charity shops… We run a café and charity shop at our Hythe and Lyminge hubs and a café at our Ashford hub. All offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £8.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am Monday-Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2024.
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WHAT’S ON IN NOVEMBER 2024 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
9:30am - 11:30am |
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Chair-based Exercise |
10:30am - 11:15am |
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Monday Music Sessions |
11:15am - 11:45am |
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Diabetes Support Group (04.11.24) |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Monday’s Gameshow |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
9:30am - 11:30am |
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Hi Kent hearing aid support (19.11.24) |
10:00am - 11:00am |
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Chair-based Exercise |
10:30am - 11:15am |
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Simple Baking |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam (Cancelled in Nov & Dec) |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Make Friends and Reminisce |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo for all (now Friday, 15.11.24) |
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
10:00am - 10:45am |
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Painting |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Chair-based Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Sing with Nina (06.11.24) |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Laugh and Craft |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Boccia (fun interactive ball game) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
9:30am - 11:30am |
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Chair-based Exercise |
10:30am - 11:15am |
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Scores on the Floor (Floor games) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Carers’ Circle of Support with loved ones (07.11.24) |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Gents’ Social Club |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Tea and Trivia |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
9:30am - 11:30am |
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Knit & Knatter |
9:30am - 12:00pm |
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Creative Exploring with Ipek |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Digital Support (15.11.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Chair-based Exercise |
10:30am - 11:15am |
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Get Active – Curling/Bowling/Boules |
11:15am - 11:45am |
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Cash Bingo |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Low impact aerobics |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Dementia Café (15.11.24) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Bingo For All (15.11.24) |
6:30pm - 9:00pm |
Prices start from £6.60 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 have a cuppa in one of our cafés while bagging a bargain in one of our charity shops… we run a café and charity shop at our Hythe and Lyminge hub and a café at our Ashford hub. All offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £8.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am Monday-Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2024.
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Dementia ServicesWe offer many different social events to help people living with dementia to maintain their independence and their confidence. If you or someone you know is living with the condition and would like to join us, please do so; the events are entirely free of charge and you can be assured of a nice cuppa and a chat amongst friends. We also offer free information and advice and (charged-for) cognitive sessions and day care facilities. If you would like to discuss anything dementia related, please contact our Dementia Services Team Leader on 01303 269602, alternatively email: dementialead@ageukhla.org.uk
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Drop In Clinic |
Friday 1st November |
Tenterden Ivy Court Surgery, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RB |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Memory Cafés |
Thursday 14th November |
Age UK Lyminge, Everist Court, 63 Station Road, Lyminge, CT18 8HQ |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Friday 15th November |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Tuesday 19th November |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Wednesday 20th November |
Lighthouse Café, 78 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Thursday 21st November |
Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LX |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Monday 25th November |
Brickfields, Cherry Garde Lane Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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*Young at Heart |
Monday 4th November |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Rd TN23 1AS |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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*Wonkies |
Wednesday 6th November |
Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, CT21 6AZ |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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*Social Evening |
Tuesday 12th November |
Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD |
6:00pm - 8:00pm |
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Walking Group |
Monday 11th November |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Carers’ Support Circle |
Thursday 7th November |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Every Wednesday |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
2:00pm - 3:30pm |
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2024.
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing 4thNovember |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef Stroganoff with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Campfire stew and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken chasseur with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Shepherd’s pie with seasonal vegetables |
Fish in parsley sauce with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Fruit jelly |
Spiced apple crumble with custard |
Brownie and cream |
Rice pudding and jam |
Waffle mess |
Ginger cake and custard |
Angel Delight |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
Rice pudding |
Jelly and cream |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 11thNovember |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Meatballs with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans and mushrooms |
Minted lamb hotpot with seasonal vegetables |
Mince and onions with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast chicken and stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Beef in red wine sauce with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Black Forest trifle |
Rice pudding and jam |
Carrot cake |
Apple & rhubarb crumble and custard |
Gateau
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Ginger cake and custard |
Banana custard |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
Rice pudding |
As above |
As above |
Jelly and cream |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 18thNovember |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Sausage and mash with onion gravy and seasonal vegetables |
Honey and mustard pork steak with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Lamb stew with seasonal vegetables |
Roast chicken and stuffing with seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes |
Mild chilli with sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Meatballs and mash with seasonal vegetables |
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit jelly and cream |
Apple crumble and custard |
Angel Delight |
Rice pudding and jam
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Chocolate cheesecake |
Jam sponge and custard |
Banoffee pie |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
As above |
As above |
Rice pudding |
Yoghurt |
Sponge and custard |
Banana and custard
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Week commencing 25thNovember |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables |
Sausage and bacon hotpot with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken and leek pie with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms and beans |
Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Minted lamb stew with seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork and stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Peach crumble and custard |
Gateau |
Ginger cake and custard |
Chocolate brownie and cream |
Semolina and jam |
Fruit jelly and cream |
Cake and custard |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Fruit and yogurt |
Semolina |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 2ndDecember |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Christmas dinner |
BBQ pork with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables |
Chicken in white wine with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Beef stew with potatoes and vegetables |
Sausage and mash with Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables
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Roast chicken with stuffing, roast potatoes and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Christmas pudding and custard |
Angel Delight |
Crème caramel |
Bread and butter pudding with custard |
Carrot cake |
Eaton mess |
Pear crumble with custard
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DIABETIC OPTION |
Sponge pudding and custard |
As above |
Oat pot |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
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Week commencing 9th December |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken casserole, potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Christmas dinner |
Savoury mince with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans and mushrooms |
Steak pie with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage and cranberry pie with potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Roast lamb, roast potatoes and vegetable |
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DESSERT |
Cake and custard |
Christmas pudding and custard |
Chocolate orange cheesecake |
Pavlova |
Rice pudding and jam |
Angel Delight |
Iced school cake |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above
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Sponge pudding and custard |
Fruit and cream |
Cherry oat pot |
Rice pudding |
As above |
Fruit and cream
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Occasionally menus may vary*
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
Everest Base Camp Trek Challenge
Cleo, Emma-Jayne and Sam, who is living with Dementia have decided to take the Everest Base Camp Trek challenge in October of this year to raise funds for Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford.