Social events, short courses, talks & webinars
We often organise fun social get togethers like quizzes, music afternoons, information events, short courses and one-off sessions. These are listed here.
SOCIAL EVENTS
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Activity |
Date/Location |
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Book |
| Day Time Disco |
Tuesday 15 April, 2pm to 4.30pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Cost £10 |
Come and dance to hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s! Includes a welcome drink on arrival and nibbles. Book your place, by emailing jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8538 9254. You can also buy a ticket online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-day-time-disco-tickets-1260860239919?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS
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Activity |
Date/Location |
Cost |
Book |
| Bowel Cancer Talk and Q&A, delivered by St George’s University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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At Twickenham Wellbeing Centre Monday 14 April, 10am to 11am
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Free of charge but please book in advance |
Learn about bowel cancer screening and how to spot the signs and symptoms. Speak to healthcare professionals from St George’s Bowel Cancer Screening Department about any concerns and take away free resources and leaflets plus information on local screening services. Please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or alternatively call 020 8538 9254 to book your place. |
| Staying Safe Online |
Wednesday 16 April from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM At ETNA Centre in St Margarets |
Free of charge |
Please book, ideally on our ticketing website Eventbrite: Alternatively please contact Ebru Ozsavasci via email connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring 020 8744 1965. |
SHORT COURSES
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Activity |
Date/Location |
Cost |
Book |
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Artistic Expression Group for Women |
Every Monday at Barnes Green Centre, 10am to 12pm |
Free |
Join this friendly group with volunteer artist Helen. A relaxed weekly session focusing on companionship, creativity and conversation.
No need to book, just drop in. Or please contact Janet Eaton on 020 8876 2377 or janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Caring Connections Drop in |
At Barnes Green Centre, 1pm to 3pm |
Free |
Feeling low, anxious or stuck? Come and have a confidential chat. For more information please contact Janet Eaton on 020 8876 2377 or janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Indoor Rowing at Twickenham Rowing Club on Eel Pie Island |
Six-week taster course, starts Wednesday 26 March |
£30 |
Prepare to fall in love with a new sport! An expert coach will teach you proper rowing technique on indoor machines, the same as if you were to row on the water. Great for posture, core engagement and cardiovascular fitness. Please book, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - 6 week indoor rowing course Tickets, Wed 26 Mar 2025 at 11:30 | Eventbrite Alternatively please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965. |
| Man with a Pan
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Thursday 27 March, 12pm to 2pm at the ETNA Centre in St Margarets |
£10 |
Learn to cook a delicious meal in a friendly group. This club is aimed at men over the age of 55. Please book your place, ideally online https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1277573469639?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
| 6-week Gardening Course |
In Barnes Starts on Thursday 3 April at 2pm |
Cost £25 |
A beautiful community-run garden where we will carry out practical gardening tasks, with time to chat in a friendly group. The course covers caring for seedlings, regenerative growing, soil health & composting, companion planting and much more. Please book your place, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - 6 week gardening course Tickets, Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite. Alternatively please ring Carol on 0208 744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Six Weeks Strength Training with Ash |
Starts Monday 7 April At ETNA Centre |
£30 |
Please book, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - 6 Week - Strength Training Class at ETNA Centre Tickets, Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 13:30 | Eventbrite Alternatively please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965. |
If you sign up for a session but then find you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can offer someone else your place. If you try to book a place and the session is already full, please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk so that we can add you to our waiting list.
For more information about the above events please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
More Wellbeing Services Activities:
Contact us: 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk