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 |
Cost |
Book |
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Summer Party |
Friday 5 July, 1 to 4pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
£12 per person |
Live Music, international food and 2 alcoholic drinks included. Book at the centre or online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-party-tickets-894327847667?aff=oddtdtcreator |
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Questors Theatre present 'Home is...' |
31 May at 2pm Whitton Socia Centre |
£3 per person |
This Ealing based amateur community theatre will perform stories from Reminiscence project 'Home is...' For more information or to book your place please contact Surinder Kaur on 020 8894 4963 or email surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk. You can also book your place online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-questors-theatre-production-tickets-907596003077 |
| Cream Tea generously donated by Richmond Hill Hotel
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Tuesday 16 July Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
£2 per head to cover the cost of tea/coffees |
Come and join us for an afternoon tea. Enjoy scones with strawberry preserve and clotted cream, delicious sandwiches (salmon, coronation chicken and cream cheese & cucumber) and tempting mini cakes, including black cherry, orange tartlets and carrot cake! All food has been generously donated by the Richmond Hill Hotel. We are so grateful that their famous afternoon tea is being delivered to our center for you to enjoy. Book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cream-tea-at-twickenham-wellbeing-centre-tickets-922771874517 |
| 'Maids of Honour' Two course lunch & Social afternoon |
Tuesday 30th July, 11.45pm to 1.30pm |
£8 per person |
Lunch will be Chicken or Vegetable Pie from Maids of Honour in Kew, new potatoes and Vegetables. Pudding – Crumble and Custard/Cream Book online: |
TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS
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Activity |
Date/Location |
Cost |
Book |
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Healthy Eating/Staying Physically Active |
Tuesday 23 July, 11.15am to 12.15pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
In this session we will explain what a healthy balanced diet looks like and provide some tips on how this can be achieved. Also, we will consider physical activity, what are the recommendations for being physically active and advice on how you can meet recommendations. Book online: |
| MET Police Scam prevention Talk
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Tuesday 6th August, 11.30am to 12.30pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
John Murray is a volunteer for the Metropolitan Police who delivers scam talks. In conjunction with the Metropolitan Police, we are arranging a presentation to help you with your knowledge of scams and to stay safe. This will cover all sorts of scams, not just internet based. This is a vital area as criminals are getting more sophisticated and it's essential you are aware of what is happening. John will also be accompanied by a Police Ward Officer who will be able to cover local issues. Book online: |
| Lasting Power of Attorney Talk by Nigel George from Garner & Hancock Solicitors. |
Tuesday 13th August, 11.15am to 12.15pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
Nigel George TEP, Partner and Head of Life Planning Dept at Garner & Hancock Solicitors will talk about making a Lasting Power of Attorney to ensure that one or two trusted people can make decisions for you, should you lack the ability to make them in the future. Nigel specializes in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trust creation and administration, Mental Capacity and End of Life Planning. Please book your free place at this talk, ideally online. Alternatively, you can email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk, ring 0208 538 9254 or see staff at your social center. If online places are sold out, please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk and the team will book you a place. |
| Food Labels Talk -Salt/Sugar/Fat |
Tuesday 20th August, 11.15am to 12.15pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
In this session we explain about recommendations for salt, fat and sugar. Also, how consuming too much can lead to health conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. We will show you how you can use food labels to identify foods that are high or low in salt, sugar and fat. Book online: |
| Inheritance Tax and Wills Talk by Nigel George at Garner & Hancock Solicitors |
Tuesday 27 August, 11.15am to 12.15pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
Talk from Nigel George from Garner & Hancock Please book your free place at this talk, ideally online. Alternatively, you can email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk, ring 0208 538 9254 or see staff at your social center. If online places are sold out, please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk and the team will book you a place. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-inheritance-tax-and-wills-talk-tickets-924243626567 |
SHORT COURSES
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Activity |
Date/Location |
Cost |
Book |
| Pilates Classes
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At Whitton Social Centre |
Free |
Try our free Pilates class on Tuesdays at the Whitton Social Centre, delivered in partnership with charity Active Women & Girls. Pilates is a gentle exercise leading to improved flexibility, increased muscle strength, relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back and reduced stress. This free class is for women over the age of 60 who are on a low income or who care for a family member or friend. |
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6-week Spanish Course |
Starting on Tuesday 30th July, 11.30am to 12.30pm |
£35 |
To book please contact Jayne Fanning on 020 8538 9254 or email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or book online here. |
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Introduction to video games and virtual sports |
28th May, 2 to 4pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
We will have 8 slots of half an hour available between 2pm and 4pm, so please book your session in advance. If you are happy to play against others, we will pair you with someone, so there will also be an opportunity to meet new people. |
| New Strength Training Course
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6-week course, starting 12 July at the ETNA Centre. |
£30 for the course |
Experienced personal trainer and coach Ash will lead you in a 6-week course using light weights to strengthen and tone your body. Exercising with weights makes our bones stronger and more dense, decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Please book your place, ideally online here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-6-week-strength-training-course-tickets-907486766347 Alternatively please ring Carol on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
| 6-week Hydrotherapy |
Starts Thursday 13 June, 11am at Teddington Pool, Vicarage Road, Teddington, TW11 8EZ |
£35 for the course |
Please book, ideally online: Alternatively email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965.
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| 5-week Strength Training Course |
Starts 6th August to 3rd September, 1.15pm to 2pm Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
£25 for the five sessions |
A 5-week course for people over the age of 50, using weights and exercise to strengthen and tone your body. Experienced personal trainer and coach Ash will lead you in a 5-week course using light weights to strengthen and tone your body. Exercising with weight makes our bones stronger and more dense, decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Book online: |
WEBINARS
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Activity |
Date/Location |
Cost |
Book |
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