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 2024 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT |
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MONDAY |
Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Seated Yoga (last session 16.12.24) |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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Christmas Dinner (02.12.24) |
12:00pm - 1.30pm |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Ukulele Class (last session 10.12.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1:00pm - 3:00pm |
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Design and hand building in clay (last session 17.12.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Painting and Drawing (last session 17.12.24) |
1:30pm - 3.30pm |
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Dementia Café (17.12.24) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics (last session 11.12.24) |
10:00am - 10:45am |
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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 (11.12.24) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Boxfit (non-contact) (last session 11.12.24) |
4:45pm - 5:45pm |
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Book Club (11.12.24) |
5:00pm - 7.00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Digital Support (12.12.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Yoga (last session 19.12.24) |
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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Christmas dinner (12.12.24) |
12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Making with Clay (last session 19.12.24) |
1:45pm - 3:45pm |
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Bingo for All (05.12.24) |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Christmas Party (20.12.24) Age UK Ashford |
10:00am - 3:30pm |
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Low Impact Aerobics (last session 13.12.24) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Tabletop Games (last session 13.12.24) |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Shed Project (last session 13.12.24) |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Men’s/Women’s Hour (last session 13.12.24) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEEKEND WELLNESS |
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SATURDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics (last session 14.12.24) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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SUNDAY |
Adult Ballet (last session 15.12.24) |
09:30am - 10:30am |
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SUNDAY |
Seated Yoga (last session 22.12.24) |
10:45am - 11.45am |
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 DECEMBER 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 (03.12.24) |
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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Singing For All (Term Time Only) |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
10:00am - 3:00pm |
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Dementia Café (12.12.24) |
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 |
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 DECEMBER 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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Monday’s Gameshow |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Mandy’s Morning Munchies |
9:30am - 11:30am |
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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 Dec) |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Make Friends and Reminisce |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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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 (11.12.24) |
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 (05.12.24) |
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 (13.12.24) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Christmas Party (20.12.24) |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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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 (06.12.24 & 13.12.24) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Dementia Café (20.12.24) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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 6th December |
Hamstreet Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, TN26 2NJ |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Memory Cafés |
Thursday 12th December |
Sunflower House, Folkestone, 45 Foord Road, Folkestone, CT19 5AE |
2:30pm - 4.00pm |
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Friday 20th December |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Tuesday 17th December |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Wednesday 18th December |
Lighthouse Café, 78 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Thursday 19th December |
Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LX |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Monday 30th December |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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*Young at Heart |
Monday 2nd December |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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*Wonkies |
Wednesday 11th December |
Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD |
12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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*Social Evening |
Tuesday 10th December |
Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, Folkestone, CT20 3BD |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Walking Group |
Monday 9th December |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Carers’ Support Circle |
Thursday 5th December |
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 2nd December |
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 |
Eton 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
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Steak pie with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans and mushrooms |
Christmas Dinner |
Savoury mince with mash potato and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage and cranberry pie with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast lamb, roast potatoes and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Cake and custard |
Rice pudding and jam |
Chocolate orange cheesecake |
Christmas pudding and custard |
Pavlova |
Angel Delight |
Iced school cake |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above
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Rice pudding |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Fruit and cream
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Week commencing 16th December |
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 |
Turkey and leek pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables |
Christmas Dinner |
Fish in parsley sauce with new 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 |
Profiteroles |
Christmas pudding |
Ginger cake and custard |
Angel Delight |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
Angel Delight |
As above |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 23rd December |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Lamb stew with seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans and mushrooms |
Christmas Dinner |
Meatballs with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast chicken and stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Savoury mince with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Trifle |
Rice pudding and jam |
Christmas pudding and custard |
Gateau
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Angel Delight |
Ginger cake and custard |
Spiced apple and custard |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
Fruit and cream |
Rice pudding |
As above |
Angel Delight |
As above |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 30th December |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef stew with seasonal vegetables |
Pork chops with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken chasseur with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Meatballs with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast lamb with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Savoury mince with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Fruit jelly |
Chocolate cake and custard |
Semolina and jam |
Brownie
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Peach crumble and custard |
Cake and custard
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Cheesecake |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
As above |
Semolina |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
As above |
As above
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Week commencing 6th January |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Meatballs with mash potato and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with stuffing roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Savoury mince with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Meatballs with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken stew with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Savoury mince with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Apple crumble and custard |
Rice pudding and jam |
Carrot cake |
Spiced pear and custard
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Angel Delight |
Ginger cake and custard |
Spiced apple and custard |
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DIABETIC OPTION |
As above |
Rice pudding |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above
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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.