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 2025 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Menopause and Me wellbeing sessions (March 3rd/10th and 17th) and Student Connect (24.03.25) delivered by the Kent & Medway Recovery & Wellbeing College |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Fit and Fun |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Tabletop Medley |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Fun Floor Games |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Singing with Nina (05.03.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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The Resonants’ Ukulele Performance (12.03.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Book Club (19.03.25) |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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THURSDAY
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Walking Group (join us for coffee after) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Thursday Thinkers |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Supporting Let’s Dance Campaign – share your experiences and dance moves! (06.03.25) |
10:45am - 11.45am |
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Specsavers Coffee Morning (27.03.25) |
11:00am - 11.45am |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo for All (06.03.25) |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Simple Cooking (28.03.25) |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Tabletop Medley |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Shed Project |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo (07.03.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Free Time Friday Afternoon |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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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 |
10:45am - 11:45am |
*Please note that some of activities have changed venues.
Activities take place at Age UK in Hythe unless otherwise stated.
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 2025.
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WHAT’S ON IN FEBRUARY 2025 AT THE LYMINGE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket Club
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12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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TUESDAY |
Beginners’ Ukulele class @ Hythe Cricket Club |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Painting and Drawing @ Hythe Cricket Club |
3:00pm - 5:00pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ Guide Hall, Hythe
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10:00am - 10:45pm |
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Seated Yoga @ Guide Hall, Hythe
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11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Free - Singing For All (05.03.25) @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge, CT18 8JN |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Free - Singing For All (12/19/26.03.25) @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge CT18 8JA |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Parkinson’s Exercise Group @ Hythe Cricket Club |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Walking Group, meet at Age UK Hythe for a social, local walk |
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 2025.
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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH 2025 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Basic Baking |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Interactive Games for all |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Diabetes Support Group (03.03.25) |
1:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Brain Teasers |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Mothers’ Day Cream Tea (31.03.25) |
After Lunch |
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International Women’s Day and Popcorn Lovers’ Day (10.03.25); popcorn tasting |
All Day
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TUESDAY |
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Scores on the Floor |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Pancake Day (04.03.25); Pancake tossing |
11:45am – 12:30pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Afternoon of Reminiscing |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
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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Morning Quizzes |
11:45am - 12:45pm |
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Sing with Nina (05.03.25) and Let’s Dance with Angela Rippon |
11:00pm - 12:00pm |
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Laugh and Craft |
1:00pm - 2.30pm |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carers’ Circle of Support with loved ones (06.03.25) |
10:30am - 12.00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Brain Teasers |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Gents’ Social Club |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Time to Talk |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Creative Exploring with Ipek |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Specsavers Coffee Morning (14.03.25) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Digital Hub - All things technical support (14.03.25) |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Get Active – Curling/Bowling/Boules |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Mothers’ Day Cream Tea (28.03.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Cash Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Tai Chi |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Dementia Café (21.03.25) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Bingo Evening for All (07.03.25) |
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).
Ashford Day Centre clients: We will no longer be able to accept clients into the Day Centre before 10am for a 10.30am start, and the doors will be closed until this time. Thank you for your understanding.
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025.
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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 |
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Drop In Clinic |
Friday 7th March |
The Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford, TN26 2NJ |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Memory Cafés |
Thursday 13th March |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Newington, CT18 8FA |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Thursday 20th March |
Ashminster House, Clive Dennis Court, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0LX |
2:00pm - 4:00pm |
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Tuesday 18th March |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Friday 21st March |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Monday 24th March |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Wednesday 26th March |
Lighthouse Café, 78 Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, CT18 7BP |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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*Young at Heart |
Monday 3rd March |
Hollywood Bowl, 43-79 Station Rd, Ashford, TN23 1PP |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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*Wonkies |
Wednesday 12th March |
Summer Court, Whitegates Close, Hythe, CT21 6AZ |
12:00pm - 1:30pm |
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*Social Evening |
Tuesday 11th March |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Walking Group |
Monday 10th March |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Carers’ Support Circle |
Thursday 6th March |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Every Wednesday |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
2:00pm - 3:30pm |
*For those diagnosed with Dementia at an early age
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025.
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing 3rd March 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef goulash with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Lamb and potato pie with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken stew with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Gammon and pineapple with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Pork chops with herby mash and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken wrapped in bacon with sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Pavlova |
Carrot cake |
Chocolate sponge and custard |
Fruit crumble and custard
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Jelly and fruit |
Bread and butter pudding |
Fruit cake and brandy sauce |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
Yoghurt and fruit |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
Sponge and custard
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Week commencing 10th March 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken and mushroom pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Beef stew with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage casserole with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Mild chilli with sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Minted lamb stew with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Meatballs with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast gammon with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT
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Angel Delight |
Apple cake and custard |
Cheesecake |
Rice pudding with jam |
Brownie and cream |
Cake and custard |
Fruit jelly and cream |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION
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As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
Rice pudding |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
As above |
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Week commencing 17th March 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Sweet & sour pork with sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken chasseur with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Mince hotpot with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Gammon with dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage and onions with mash and seasonal vegetables
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Fish in parsley sauce with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast chicken with stuffing roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Gateau |
Apple crumble and custard |
Lemon drizzle cake
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Peaches and cream |
Banana bread |
Chocolate trifle |
Eton mess
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION
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Fruit and cream |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
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Week commencing 24th March 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Lamb in red wine with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Mild chicken curry with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Beef stew with mash and seasonal vegetables |
BBQ pork steaks with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken hotpot with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns |
Roast lamb with minted gravy, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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DESSERT |
Apricot crumble and custard |
Semolina and jam |
Fruit jelly and cream |
Ginger cake and custard |
Lemon posset with shortbread |
Cake and custard |
Angel Delight
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION
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As above
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Semolina |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
As above |
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Week commencing 31st March 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Pork and leek pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Mince beef cobbler with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Corned beef hash with seasonal vegetables |
Chicken in white wine sauce with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Lamb stew with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage pie with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Crème caramel |
Rice pudding and jam |
Gateau |
Fruit crumble and custard |
Carrot Cake |
Spiced apples with custard
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Fruit jelly |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION
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Fruit and cream |
Rice pudding |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
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Week commencing 7th April 2025 |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken and leek pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausage, bacon, beans, mushrooms and hash browns |
Lasagne with seasonal vegetables |
Beef in red wine with potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Campfire stew with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Lamb and butterbean stew with boiled potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Swiss roll with cream |
Angel Delight |
Lemon meringue |
Semolina and jam |
Toffee cheesecake |
Cherry and coconut cake with custard |
Crumble and custard |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION
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Fruit and cream |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
Semolina |
Fruit 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.