Activities and Events

Leave a gift that lasts a lifetime

At Age UK Westminster, we believe every older person deserves to feel valued, supported, and connected. Thanks to people like you, we’re able to provide vital services, from companionship and advice to practical, day-to-day support.

But did you know you can continue making a difference long into the future?

By leaving a gift in your Will, you can help ensure that older people in Westminster are never left behind.

Why consider leaving a gift?

A legacy gift can:

• Help combat loneliness and isolation

• Fund essential advice and support services

• Provide life-changing assistance to those most in need.

After taking care of your loved ones, even a small percentage of your estate can have a lasting impact on your community.

If you’d like to learn more about leaving a gift in your Will, visit: Age UK Westminster | Leave a legacy

Coming soon: new help at home & basic footcare services

We are pleased to announce that Age UK Westminster will be launching two new paid-for support services in October designed to help older people remain independent, safe and comfortable.

We are currently gauging interest and inviting people to join our waiting list ahead of launch.

Help at Home Service – £30 per hour

Our Help at Home Service provides practical, reliable support for older people who may be finding everyday household tasks more difficult due to age, mobility issues, ill health, frailty, bereavement or changing circumstances.

Support may include:

• Light cleaning and tidying
• Laundry and changing bed linen
• Basic kitchen cleaning
• Help keeping living spaces safe and manageable
• Practical support to reduce risks around the home
• Companionship
• Respite support so carers can take a break
• Regular friendly contact and reassurance

This service is designed to complement existing support and help older people maintain a clean, comfortable and dignified home environment.

Basic Footcare & Nail Cutting Service – £30 per appointment

Our Basic Footcare Service supports older people with routine foot and nail care to help maintain comfort, mobility and independence.

The service may include:

• Basic toenail cutting
• Fingernail cutting
• Simple foot checks
• Advice on everyday foot comfort and hygiene
• Signposting or referrals where specialist support may be needed

Please note that this is a non-clinical, preventative service and is not suitable for complex foot conditions or medical treatment needs.

If you, a family member, or someone you support may be interested in either service, we would love to hear from you.

To join the waiting list or find out more, please contact:
Grace Nuttall
07957 652784
grace.nuttall@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Age UK North West London is pleased to announce that we now offer a full Lasting Power of Attorney service, guiding you step by step through the entire process.

What Is A Power Of Attorney?

Lasting Powers of Attorneys are legal documents that enable you, while you still have mental capacity, to appoint trusted loved one(s) to make decisions around your health and financial matters, should you lose capacity to make these for yourself.

Whatever your age, it is important to consider your future and take time now to grant Power of Attorney to someone you trust.

We now offer a service to guide you through the process with a face to face visit and ensuring all paperwork is submitted correctly to the Office of the Public Guardian

We can help you to take the next step

This is a paid for service, please contact us to find out more, discounts apply.

For more information.

Tel: 0203 004 5610

email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Spotting fraud and scams 

While fraud and scams are not new, advances in technology give criminals more ways to attempt to access your money. Knowing the techniques they use can help you protect yourself and your money. 

If you think you’ve responded to a scam or been a victim of fraud you should report it to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Tips for spotting fraud and scams 

While there’s no one-size fits all approach when it comes to protecting yourself, there are ways that can help you spot and avoid fraud and scams. 

• Always take time to think before making a payment, especially if it’s a lot of money. Speak to someone you trust first, like a friend or family member. 

• Pay extra attention to the warnings that your bank provides when making a payment. They’re in place to help you bank safely and avoid being scammed. 

• Anyone can be easily impersonated, and criminals can make the caller ID, email address or name look exactly like the genuine caller. So, if you get an email, text or call, check it’s genuine by phoning them back on a known and trusted number. 

• Always take time to complete extra checks when you make a payment. This is to make sure the person and the payment are genuine. This can be reading reviews, researching companies or websites, and checking the person or company is who they say they are. 

• Don’t allow anyone remote access to your devices. Criminals can ask you to click on a link or download an app which will give them control over your device. 

Social engineering 

Social engineering can happen in person, digitally or over the phone. You don’t know it’s happening because criminals use sophisticated techniques. They may create fear, panic or build a friendship.  

Criminals use social engineering to make you do something that you normally wouldn’t. This might be: 

• sending a payment to an account without checking that it’s genuine 

• allowing someone access to your device 

• giving away personal or security information without realising the other person is a criminal. 

Common social engineering techniques 

Remote access 

Criminals convince you to give them remote control over your device. They ask you to download legitimate apps such as AnyDesk or TeamViewer. They might ask you to click on a link. Once you give them control they can see everything on your device. 

With remote access scams, the criminal's goal is to steal your money or access your financial information. They do this by tricking you into giving them access.  

Never give anyone remote access to your device, unless you’ve checked the caller is real and you trust them. Even if access is granted, never open any banking apps or windows. Remote access gives the other person full access to view and act on everything you can access. 

Phishing (emails), smishing (text), and vishing (voice calls) 

The most common social engineering tactics are: 

• Phishing (emails) 

• Smishing (text) 

• Vishing (calls) 

Criminals can make messages look real, and sound very convincing when they call. Never act on any request without checking that it’s from a real source. Sometimes wording in texts and emails can be misspelt which usually means that the text or email is not legitimate. 

When in doubt, check  

If you're not sure about a contact, stop and call 159 - a stop scams UK service that allows you to securely verify contact from your bank.  

Knowing the warning signs can help protect you, your friends, and your family.  

 

Fit4Life – Beethoven Centre

Every Tuesday | 1.00pm–2.00pm
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL
Cost: £3 per session

Our Fit4Life exercise class is designed for older people who are more mobile and want to improve their fitness, strength and movement.

The sessions are led by a qualified Senior Years Fitness Class instructor and provide a friendly and supportive way to stay active.

Booking: Please contact Souad Abdellaoui on 07903 255384 or souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk.

Relaxing Chair Yoga – Beethoven Centre

Every Tuesday | 2.30pm–3.30pm
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL
FREE

Enjoy a gentle and relaxing Chair Yoga session led by a qualified instructor.

The session is suitable for people who would like to improve movement, flexibility and wellbeing in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Refreshments: 2.00pm–2.30pm
Booking: Please contact Souad Abdellaoui on 07903 255384 or souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk.

Fit4Life – Pimlico North

Every Thursday | 10.30am–11.30am
Residents Community Hall, Lillington and Longmoore Estate, Pimlico North, SW1V 2ED
FREE

Our popular Fit4Life exercise classes are available in Pimlico North.

The sessions provide a friendly opportunity to improve fitness, strength and movement while meeting other people in your local community.

Refreshments: 11.30am–12.30pm
Booking: Please contact Souad Abdellaoui on 07903 255384 or souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk.

Coffee Morning Forum – Regent Hall

Fortnightly | 11.00am–12.30pm
Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ
Near Oxford Circus Tube Station

Join us for our fortnightly Coffee Morning Forum. Enjoy refreshments, meet other people and hear from a range of guest speakers on interesting and useful topics.

Upcoming sessions

Thursday 1st October – Guest Presenter – Kit Miles - ‘Class Act’ 

Thursday 22nd October – Guest Presenter – Scott Duncan - Talking Therapies 

Tea & Chat

Monthly | 2.00pm–4.00pm
St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT

Please note that the Tea and Chat has been cancelled due to low attendance. 

Coffee Morning at Lord's Cricket Ground

Tuesday 27th October and last Tuesday of the month | 11.00am–12.30pm Lord's Cricket Ground, St John's Wood, NW8 8QN

Join us for our monthly coffee morning at the Home of Cricket.

The coffee morning takes place on the last Tuesday of each month and is a great opportunity to meet others, enjoy refreshments and spend time in one of Westminster's most iconic locations.

Entry: Grace Gate on St John's Wood Road.

Booking: Please contact Souad Abdellaoui on 07903 255384 or souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Monthly Social Group & coffee afternoon

Thursday 29th October 1.00pm-3.00pm - Hope in the Community at the Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, SW1V 2RH.  

Social afternoon providing topical conversation, activities and support. Refreshments provided. Come along and let us know what activities you would like to be organised in future. 

Please contact Stephen Spavin to register: 

Email:stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk Tel: 07969 302517

Age UK Westminster and Westminster Connects (WCC) are collaborating to provide basic gardening to residents of Westminster with help from volunteers. 

This service provided by Westminster Connects (WCC) and their volunteers is for Westminster residents only and those residents who have mobility issues, are vulnerable and without the support of family/friends. You should have gardening tools available. If you have a garden and need basic assistance in its upkeep, please contact Stephen Spavin: 

Tel: 07969 302517 

Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk 

Free Digital Learning Drop-ins

FREE | For people aged 50+

We now have library digital support drop-in dates booked through to August and, for 2026, we have launched a new regular monthly drop-in session at St. John’s Wood Library.  Please note that Paddington Library is still closed for refurbishment and so the next drop-in at this library will not take place until September, unless the library is still closed.  In the meantime, we are holding drop-ins at Maida Vale Library.  

Library digital support drop-ins

Come and join us at Age UK Westminster for our FREE digital learning sessions for age 50+ held in a friendly, social group setting at libraries around Westminster.  

Bring along your own digital device if you have one (such as a mobile phone, tablet, iPad or laptop) and be supported by our dedicated volunteers to learn to use it and get online.  

The sessions are run as drop-ins so there is no need to book, and you can just turn up on the day.  However, if you have any questions, need to let us know something you need to be able to access a session, don’t have your own digital device and would like to borrow one - or if you are interested in volunteering with us - get in touch with our Digital Inclusion Coordinator Hamza Taouzzale on 0203 004 5610 or by email: Hamza.Taouzzale@ageukwestminster.org.uk

Upcoming dates are as follows:  

Queen’s Park Library 

Fortnightly Wednesdays - 1.00pm–3.00pm 

Starting Wednesday 21st October 2026 

No booking required – just drop in. 

Bring your own smartphone, tablet or laptop if you have one. 

Don't have a device? 
Short-term access to a device may be available to use during the session. Please speak to the Age UK Westminster team for more information. 

Accessibility: Sessions take place upstairs. A chair lift is available. 

Marylebone Library 

9-11 New Cavendish Street W1G 9UQ  

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 1.30 to 3.30pm. The next dates are: 1st October & 5th November  

Church Street Library

67 Church Street NW8 8EU  

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next dates are: 14th October & 11th November.

Paddington Library

45 Porchester Road W2 5DU 

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The next dates are: 21st  October & 18th November.

St. John’s Wood Library

13-19 Circus Road NW8 6PD 

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next date is: 20th August. 

Pimlico Library

Lupus Street SW1V 3AT  

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The next dates are: 22nd October & 26th November.

Mayfair Library

25 South Audley Street W1K 2PB  

All sessions are held on Fridays from 2.00pm to 3.30pm. The next dates are: 23rd October & 27th November.

Church Street Library  

67 Church Street NW8 8EU

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next dates are:14th October & 11th November 

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) workshop every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.00pm

Face to face sessions for those residing in Westminster diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Our weekly group takes place at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT.

Stimulating Activities will be provided by ‘Visiting Angels’.

Assessment before attendance is needed.

Please contact the Dementia Service:

Email: dementia@ageukwestminster.org.uk 

Or contact our enquiry line: 0203 004 5610

Heart of Westminster Memory Café Monday 11.00am-1.00pm – Open to all! Takes place every 3rd Monday of the month at Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station. 

Monday 19th October – Guest Presenter Vic Thake from Westminster Libraries 

Resonate Arts Events  

Our weekly Creative Dance & Movement sessions take place on Mondays 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th October, 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Penfold Community Hub, 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ. Gentle and playful movement class; chair-based. For more information, please call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org  

Our weekly Singing with Friends Choir rehearsals take place in person at Wigmore Hall, 36  

Wigmore St, W1U 2BP on Tuesdays 6th, 13th & 20th October and online (via Zoom) on Tuesday 6th & 20th October. For info and timings, please call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org  

Our monthly Creative Space Art sessions take place at the Salvation Army, Regent Hall, 275 Oxford St, W1C 2DJ. Our next session will be Monday 19th October, 2.00pm – 3.45pm. For more info and to book a free place, please call Shelley on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org  

Music for the Moment – our free dementia-friendly concert series in partnership with the Royal Academy of Music – takes place on Friday 23rd October at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LT. Singer Alexis Jagger from the Royal Academy of Music will be performing. Tea & cake from 2.30pm, concert starts at 3.00pm. For more info, please call 0300 030 7212 or email: info@resonatearts.org  

Other Dementia events in Westminster 

Memory Café South Tuesday 6th October, 2.30pm – 4.30pm 
St James the Less Church, Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico, SW1V 2PS 
Providing group-based support for people living with dementia and memory loss. 
Call London Care Westminster on 020 7723 5425, or email: Asha.Ali@londoncare.co.uk 

Memory Café North Wednesday 28th October, 2.30pm – 4.30pm 
42 Westbourne Park Road, Bayswater, W2 5PH 
Providing group-based support for people living with dementia and memory loss. 
Call London Care Westminster on 020 7723 5425, or email: Asha.Ali@londoncare.co.uk  

Singing for the Mind Thursdays, 2.00pm – 4.00pm (weekly, excluding public holidays) 
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St John’s Wood Road, NW8 7HA 
Singing for the Mind is a stimulating, professionally-led, friendly and, above all, fun singing session for people with memory loss. Contact sfm@ljs.org or 020 7286 5181 to learn more and to register.  

Songhaven Concert (celebrating Silver Sunday) Saturday 10th October, 3.00pm 
St Paul’s Knightsbridge, 32a Wilton Place, SW1X 8SH. Tel. 020 7201 9999. 
Booking essential! https://songhaven.co.uk/liveconcerts/; songhaven@songhaven.co.uk  

Sessions at Lord’s Cricket Ground  

Lord’s Cricket Ground, St John’s Wood Road, NW8 8QN (Entrance – Gate 6) 
Music: Tuesdays 13th & 20th October, 1.30pm – 3.00pm Maciek O’Shea sings pop, folk & opera. Reminiscence: Tuesday 27th October, 1.30pm – 3.00pm Friendly chat & refreshments session. For more info, please call John on 020 7616 8604, or email: john.donegan@mcc.org.uk  

We regularly organise opportunities for our members to visit interesting places, attend cultural events and enjoy experiences across London.

Thursday 1st October 2.30pm-5.00pm – Age UK Westminster Silver Sunday Celebration at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL supported by Marble Arch BID 

Afternoon Tea with music, prize raffle and ‘Belly Dancing’ provided by ‘Ozgen’.

Tuesday 6th October 10.15am - Group visit to the King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace- Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style – Fully booked 

Discover the remarkable style of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch through clothing worn in all ten decades of her life - from birth to adulthood, from princess to queen, and from off-duty style to dressing for the global stage for momentous occasions in Britain’s history. 

Featuring more than 300 items, many on display for the first time, this is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of the late Queen’s fashion ever mounted. 

Wednesday 7th October 6.00pm - Royal College of Music - Electric Dreams: Spatial Sounds - Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, SW7 2BS 

Experience modern music as never before in the newly immersive Britten Theatre. 

The concert should last around 60 minutes 

Programme to include: 
Xenakis Diamorphoses 
Annea Lockwood A Sound Map of the Hudson River 
Stockhausen Gesang der Jünglinge 
Oscar Mao New work (world premiere) 
Sofia Kiviniemi DEBUG (world premiere) 
Daniel Solomons First Body (world premiere) 

We also share information about activities and events organised by other organisations across Westminster and nearby areas.

These may include exercise groups, cultural events, concerts, walking groups, social activities and opportunities to learn something new.

Please note that these activities are not run by Age UK Westminster. Any booking, payment or attendance arrangements should be confirmed directly with the organisation providing the activity.

Sunday 4th October - London Heritage Guides – Silver Sunday Walking Tour 

London Heritage Guides are organising a free walking tour with qualified guides on behalf of Westminster City Council on Sunday 4th October.  It’s specifically aimed at those who are slightly older. FREE tickets are available at Eventbrite-see links below.   

There are three walks to choose from: 11.00 am, 12.00pm and 1.00pm. During the walk, which lasts an hour, you will explore elegant Belgravia with a London Heritage Guide, discovering magnificent squares, hidden mews, beautiful gardens and remarkable architecture. Along the way hear fascinating stories of aristocrats, scandal and the extraordinary people who shaped one of London's most exclusive neighbourhoods. This event is being organised in conjunction with Westminster City Council for Silver Sunday.  

The links to Eventbrite to register for the free tickets are: 

11.00am -12.00 pm 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/belgravia-squares-stucco-and-scandal-a-walk-for-silver-sunday-tickets-1994607489695 

12.00 pm – 1.00pm 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belgravia-squares-stucco-and-scandal-a-walk-for-silver-sunday-tickets-1994945642118 

1.00pm – 2.00pm 

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/belgravia-squares-stucco-and-scandal-a-walk-for-silver-sunday-tickets-1994945997180 

If you have any questions please contact Caroline Mongan, Qualified London Tour Guide at info@londonheritageguides.org.uk or text/call 07866 072308.   

Free Walking Groups by One You 

Whether you’re looking to be more active, build confidence or enjoy a friendly walk outdoors, One You Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster  offers local walking groups to help you start at the right pace. 
Walks range from 3.5km to 5km, and a Health Coach can help you choose the best option for you. 
Choose your pace 

• Easy walks: Gentle, accessible routes with no steep climbs or challenging uneven surfaces. 

• Easy to moderate walks: A slightly more active option, while still keeping the pace relaxed and enjoyable. 

Visit oneyoukcw.co.uk, call 0808 175 6385 to find out more and enquire about the walking group closest to you. 

The Pimlico Playmakers by Dende Collective 

FREE Weekly Drama Sessions for 55+  

Have fun, meet people and try something new with Commedia dell’Arte — a playful world of comedy, characters and masks.  

Learn about the famous characters and have a go yourself. Explore improvisation, with and without masks, at your own pace. 
Play with short pieces of text.  

Drop-in - Every Tuesday, 22 Sep to 1 Dec 2.00pm–4.00pm 
Pimlico Library, Lupus Street, London SW1V 3AT  

No experience needed. Everyone welcome. Scan to sign up, or simply drop in.  

Harrow Road African & Caribbean Health and Wellbeing Project provided by The Pepper Pot Centre and held at WECH Community Centre, Selbourne House, 36A Elgin Avenue, W9 3AZ 

We are delighted to introduce our new Project at Harrow Road African & Caribbean Health & Wellbeing Project, a welcoming community initiative designed to promote healthier, happier and more connected lives for older adults within the African and Caribbean community. 

Our Project will provide a safe and friendly space where older adults can stay active, make new friends, build confidence and enjoy activities that support their physical , social and emotional wellbeing. 

Activities for Older Adults held every Monday 

1. Fitness Session   1.00pm – 2.00pm 

• Chair - Based exercises 

• Gentle Stretching 

• Balance and mobility activities 

 2. Social & Creative Session     2.00pm – 4.00pm 

• Arts and Crafts 

• Games and Quizzes 

• Conversation and friendship 

• Cultural Activities 

This project is about more than activities; it is about reducing isolation, celebrating our culture and helping older adults live healthier, more connected and fulfilling lives. 

For further information please contact Michael Ochwa: Tel: 0208 968 6940 

InDeep Free Over 50's Choir - Grosvenor Hall, Vincent Street. SW1P 4HB  

Join our friendly community choir and enjoy singing a range of songs from the 50's and 60's, musicals and more!  

No auditions necessary and everyone is welcome, regardless of experience  

We meet twice a month on Monday evenings, and sessions are free to take part in  

Singing has been shown to support physical and mental well-being and most of all, it is fun!  

Dates for September - December:  

September: 7th and 21st October: 5th and 19th 
November: 2nd and 16th and 30th December: 7th  

Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm 
All welcome! Free teas and coffees from 6.00pm – 6.20pm.  

For further information please email: emma.chapman@in-deep.org.uk or text: 07761 263 105  

‘A Treat for the Community’ - Luncheon offer from Park Lane Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE 

We’re excited to offer 20% off, every Monday from midday to 3:30pm as part of our ongoing mission to support and celebrate people in our community! Step into a buzzing British brasserie that champions bold, local flavours and the very best of our national larder. T&Cs Apply  

Enjoy 20% off at Park Corner Brasserie – Quote ‘AGE UK to redeem. 

Please follow the link below through which all the guests from Age UK Westminster can make their reservations. 

https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/parkcornerbrasserie 

Regent Street Cinema Monday Classic Matinee, 307 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW 

Every Monday at 1.00pm, we host a matinée screening of a classic film. Everyone is welcome, however these screenings offer an important space for our over 55 audience to gather, connect and experience the joy of cinema as a community. Plus, on the first Monday of every month, our screening begins with a special recital on our original 1936 Compton Organ - it is one of the last few working organs of its kind in the country! 

5th October – ‘12 Angry Men’ 

A Puerto Rican youth is on trial for murder, accused of knifing his father to death. The twelve jurors retire to the jury room, having been admonished that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Eleven of the jurors vote for conviction, each for reasons of his own. The sole holdout is Juror #8, played by Henry Fonda. 

12th October – ‘My Darling Clementine’ 

John Ford takes on the legend of the O.K. Corral shoot-out in this multilayered, exceptionally well-constructed western, one of the director’s very best films. Henry Fonda cuts an iconic figure as Wyatt Earp, the sturdy lawman who sets about the task of shaping up the disorderly Arizona town of Tombstone, and Victor Mature gives the performance of his career as the boozy, tubercular gambler and gunman Doc Holliday. Though initially at cross-purposes, the pair ultimately team up to confront the violent Clanton gang. Affecting and stunningly photographed, My Darling Clementine is a story of the triumph of civilization over the Wild West from American cinema’s consummate mythmaker. 

19th October – ‘The Grapes of Wrath 

Tom Joad returns to his home after a jail sentence to find his family kicked out of their farm due to foreclosure. He catches up with them on his Uncle’s farm, and joins them the next day as they head for California and a new life... Hopefully. 

26th October – ‘A Place In The Sun’ 

The winner of 6 Academy Awards including Best Director, this film is a powerful story about a working-class man who falls for an upper class wealthy girl. Based on Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy. 

FREE Lunchtime Concerts 1.00pm at Regent Hall Concert Hall, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station 

1.00pm Thursday 1st October-The Band of the Irish Guards, Claire Lawrence conductor & Roger Webster cornet 
3.00pm Thursday 1st October-Eagle Brass, Music for brass dectet, Richard Strauss, Duke Ellington, Purcell, Chris Hazell & Jacob Gade 
1.00pm Friday 2nd October-Royal College of Music presents Consort Brass Quintet 
3.00pm Friday 2nd October-Royal College of Music presents Bone Voyage Trombone Quartet 
3.00pm Sunday 4th October-Regent Hall Band Paul Sharman conductor 

7.30pm Tuesday 6th October-Thundersley Band Melvin White conductor in concert with  

Regent Hall Band Paul Sharman conductor 
1.00pm Friday 9th October-Royal Academy of Music presents Parlour Brass "Schubert Songs Reimagined" 
3.00pm Friday 9th October-Chiswick Jazz Orchestra Jeff Nathenson compere Rachel Henshaw vocalist 
3.00pm Saturday 10th October-Regent Brass, Alan Duguid conductor Erin Black piano present "Rituals and Revelations" 
1.00pm Thursday 15th October-Trafalgar Brass, George Lewis director, music for brass dectet 
1.00pm Friday 16th October-Royal Academy of Music presents Queentet 
3.00pm Friday 16th October-Funny Bones Symphonic Brass, Alfie Bousfield director, Ned Petitt trombone 
7.30pm Friday 16th October-Fulham Band, Alan Thomas conductor, Peter Moore trombone 
James Fountain cornet/trumpet 
3.00pm Saturday 17th October-Staines Brass, Gareth Trott conductor, Owen Farr tenor horn 
Staines Lamas Band, Tariq Ahmed conductor 
1.00pm Thursday 22nd October-Welsh Guards Brass Septet, Keiran Booker director 
1.00pm Friday 23rd October-RAF Annual Soloists Competition, Band of the RAF Regiment, 
Richard Murray conductor 
3.00pm Saturday 24th October-Redbridge Brass Band, Hannah Plumridge cornet 
1.00pm Thursday 29th October-Cliff Hardie Memorial Concert, celebrating the life of trombonist Cliff Hardie 
1.00pm Friday 30th October-Royal Greenwich Brass Band, Stephen Maw conductor 
3.00pm Saturday 31st October-Amersham Band, Paul Fisher conductor  
7.30pm Saturday 31st October-KNDS Fairey Band, Phil Chalk conductor 
 

FREE Walking Football Launches in Westminster for Older Adults - Queens Park Rangers Community Trust in partnership with Everyone Active 

When and Where 

• Every Thursday 

• 5.00pm-6.00pm 

• Paddington Recreation Ground, W9 1PF 

• From complete beginners to former Sunday league legends 

The Walking football revolution is real 

• Fastest growing sport for adults across the UK 

• Proven health benefits it is known to improve fitness, mental wellbeing and social connection 

• World Cup level -  yes, there's actually a Walking Football World Cup! 

What makes the programme special 

• Gentle on the joints, so you get all of the skill and escape the strain 

• Instant community connection 

• Pure joy from playing the game 

• It's completely FREE 

For more information, phone 07483 006 992 or email chloe.cooper@qpr.co.uk 

Disability Swim Club provided by WeSwim 

Do you have a disability or a long-term health condition? 
Would you like to exercise in the water? Do you need support to develop your fitness or confidence?  

Get support from volunteers in the water & join a community of people making swimming more accessible.  

Join WeSwim’s friendly, inclusive disability sessions 

•  Location: Moberly Sports Centre, Queens Park 

•  When: Mondays 6.15pm–7.30pm 

•  Cost: £3.00 per session 

•  Who for: Disabled adults (physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities). 

•  Find out more and sign up: https://weswim.club/swim/ 

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our team by email: info@weswim.club or by phone on: 07455 043006. 

The Countdown to Dance Westminster 

The countdown has officially begun. Seven years in, and Dance Westminster, with amazing partners Step Change Studios  is getting ready to hit new levels. FREE heats land this October, building towards a spectacular Grand Final in December that's not to be missed. 

Pick your heat 
Each heat is a relaxed, welcoming workshop led by professional instructors, where you'll pick up a routine step by step. Once you're warmed up, there's an optional audition - stick with the routine you just learnt or throw in your own moves. Dance standing, seated, or however feels right for you, and bring a carer PA or support worker along if that helps. 

• Heat 1: Young participants (aged 11-17): Wednesday 7th October, 10.30am-12.00pm: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School. Kennet Road, W9 3LG 

• Heat 2 - Disabled participants (aged 50+): Friday 9th October, 2.30pm-4.00pm: Forrester Court Care Home, Cirencester Street (Off Harrow Road), W2 5SR  

• Heat 3 - Young participants and adults (aged 18+): Wednesday 14th October, 10.00am-12.00pm: North Paddington Youth Club, 229 Lanark Road, W9 1EA  

From the heats to the big stage 

Ten dancers will be chosen as finalists, and each will be teamed up with a professional partner for one-to-one coaching in the run up to the big night. 

• Tuesday 1st December: 12.30pm-3.00pm at Porchester Hall, W2 5HS 

A VIP judging panel will pick the overall Champion, but the audience decides on the People's Champion - so every clap and cheer will genuinely count. 

Perfer to watch? 

That's more than welcome too. Come along and be part of something electric! 

For more information, email us on active@westminster.gov.uk 

Follow the link to register: https://active.westminster.gov.uk/dance-westminster-register/ 

Community Zooms from the Royal Collection Trust 2026 

Our programme of Zoom talks, for people who cannot easily visit the Official Residences of The King, take place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 2.00pm. Join us to hear about the different works in the Royal Collection, the Official Royal Residences and the history of the Monarchy. Talks are free and informal, and you can participate camera on or off.  

informal, and you can participate camera on or off. 

Join Zoom Meeting – camera on or off: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4407732986 

Meeting ID: 440 773 2986 

Wednesday 7th October - Photos of the Royal Household in the Royal Photographic Collection  

Wednesday 4th November - Painting in Small: Miniatures as an art form 

Wednesday 2nd December - Pantomimes and the second world war at Windsor Castle  

 

If you need Information and Advice, please contact our enquiry line on: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment. We hold Information and Advice surgeries at the Salvation Army Regent Hall, Church Street Library and The Abbey Centre. These are by appointment only. Call: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment.

Information & Advice with Age UK Westminster at Pimlico Health at the Marvern 

Who these sessions are for:

Pimlico Health @ The Marvern patients aged 50+ by appointment only - weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Booking your appointment:

In person - with the Pimlico Health at The Marvern reception team Tel - 0207 834 6969, Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 6.30pm

What Age UK Westminster can support with:

• Benefits - including Benefit checks, Pensions, Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance & Attendance Allowance applications

• Cost of Living concerns - including energy bills and budgeting and food bank referrals and food pantry information, charitable grants to replace broken white goods

• Transport support - including guidance on Freedom Pass, Taxi Card, Dial a Ride and Blue Badge applications

• Housing - including guidance on housing transfers, Council Tax and Housing Benefit

• Smart Meters – information on what they are and the benefits

• Gambling Harm support on where to access support if you are experiencing gambling harm or are affected by someone’s gambling

This list is not exhaustive! Do ask if you are not sure and if we are not able to help you with a problem, we will do our best to signpost you to other organisations.

Please note that the Age UK Westminster Advisor does not provide information or advice related to health and medical issues or medication.

To book an appointment, call 020 3004 5610.

Our advice team can support with areas including benefits and pensions, cost of living concerns, transport, housing and Council Tax.

 

If you're not sure which activity would be right for you, we'd be happy to help.

Age UK Westminster
Telephone: 020 3004 5610
Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk

You can also sign up for our weekly email newsletter to receive updates about activities, events and other opportunities for older people in Westminster.

 

Activities, dates, times and venues can occasionally change. We recommend checking the information on this page or contacting us before travelling, particularly if you are attending an activity for the first time.

If you are unwell or experiencing symptoms of an infectious illness, please do not attend group activities. This helps us protect older people and others in our community.

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

Age UK Westminster and Westminster Connects (WCC) are collaborating to provide basic gardening to residents of Westminster with help from volunteers.

This service provided by Westminster Connects (WCC) and their volunteers is for Westminster residents only and those residents who have mobility issues, are vulnerable and without the support of family/friends. You should have gardening tools available. If you have a garden and need basic assistance in its upkeep, please contact Stephen Spavin:

Tel: 07969 302517

Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk

InDeep Free Over 50's Choir 

Join our friendly community choir and enjoy singing a range of songs from the 50's and 60's, musicals and more! 

No auditions necessary and everyone is welcome, regardless of experience 

We meet twice a month on Monday evenings, and sessions are free to take part in

Singing has been shown to support physical and mental well-being and most of all, it is fun! 

Dates for Sep - Dec: 

September: 7th and 21st October: 5th and 19th 
November: 2nd and 16th and 30th December: 7th 

Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm 
All welcome! Free teas and coffees from 6.00pm – 6.20pm. 

Location: Grosvenor Hall, Vincent Street. SW1P 4HB 

For further information please email emma.chapman@in-deep.org.uk or text 07761 263 105 

www.in-deep.com 

MS Society - The Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, NW5 1LB

MONTHLY MEETING

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

If you are interested in attending the in person meeting or future online meetings or would like further information please contact:  

Lynn Yambao Email: Lynn.yambao@groups.mssociety.org.uk  

or 

Sue Weston - on 020 4568 6640

Community Zooms from the Royal Collection Trust 2026

Our programme of Zoom talks, for people who cannot easily visit the Official Residences of The King, take place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 2.00pm. Join us to hear about the different works in the Royal Collection, the Official Royal Residences and the history of the Monarchy. Talks are free and informal, and you can participate camera on or off. 

informal, and you can participate camera on or off.

Join Zoom Meeting – camera on or off:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4407732986

Meeting ID: 440 773 2986

Wednesday 7th October - Photos of the Royal Household in the Royal Photographic Collection 

Wednesday 4th November - Painting in Small: Miniatures as an art form

Wednesday 2nd December - Pantomimes and the second world war at Windsor Castle 

Westminster Talking Therapies

What is Westminster Talking Therapies?

Westminster Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS service that supports those with mental health difficulties including stress, low mood, anxiety, and more. You can access Westminster Talking Therapies if you are over the age of 16 and live, work, or have a GP in the borough of Westminster. 

How is therapy delivered?

Therapy is provided over the phone, online via video call, or face-to-face at one of our offices. You will be asked at assessment which modality you prefer. 

If English is not your first language, you will have access to an interpreter. 

How can I access Westminster Talking Therapies?

You can self-refer by filling out the form on our website 

https://talkingtherapies.cnwl.nhs.uk/westminster 

Alternatively, you can give us a call on: 

030 3333 0000 or send us an email at 

Westminster.iapt@nhs.net. 

You can also get a referral through your GP. 

Where are we based?

Our offices are at two locations in Westminster: 

North Hub: 11 Praed Street, W2 1NJ 

South Hub: 190 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1DX

Asthma and Lung Conditions 

Asthma + Lung UK’s Westminster Support Group for respiratory conditions https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/ 
helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk 0737 8606728 for questions on asthma. 

Westminster Breathe Easy support group   

Monthly in person meeting with Guest Speaker - 11.00am-1.00pm at Ada Court, 10-16 Maida Vale, London W9 1TD. Next date: Monday 19th October 

Monthly Online Zoom meeting - 12.30pm-2.00pm with Guest Speaker. Next date: Friday 2nd October. 

We support people with respiratory conditions, their friends, family and carers, helping with information and companionship. 
A 4-page printed newsletter is for non-digital members. But if you use email, why not receive the full multi-page newsletter direct to your in-box by registering with 

Contact Tess Jelen Patient Representative on NW London, Bi-Borough ICS’, PPG, VMC, NIHR & PCRS committees with respiratory focus. L&Q North Neighbourhood, Residents Panel, ELF COPD PAG & EPAP Advisory Panel: 
t.jelen@btinternet.com  0794 6514380 

Click here for BREATH EASY  information 

http://www.breatheasywestminster.com for membership 

We support people with respiratory conditions, their friends, family and carers, helping with information and companionship. 
A 4-page printed newsletter is for non-digital members. But if you use email, why not receive the full multi-page newsletter direct to your in-box by registering with www.breatheasywestminster.com to become a free member with regular updates and information. 

Handyperson Service 

Our free handyperson service is to designed to help you with minor home maintenance tasks. This includes things like replacing light bulbs, fixing loose screws, and other small DIY jobs.

The service is open to residents who meet one of the following criteria:

• aged over 60
• are in receipt of disability benefit

Please be prepared to provide proof of your age or disability benefit receipt so that we can verify your eligibility.

This service does not include cover gardening, plumbing, decorating, electrical works or emergency repairs.

You can now make a handyperson booking online: https://www.westminster.gov.uk/handyperson

Telephone booking is still available by calling 020 7641 8959.

The Countdown to Dance Westminster 

The countdown has officially begun. Seven years in, and Dance Westminster, with amazing partners Step Change Studios  is getting ready to hit new levels. FREE heats land this October, building towards a spectacular Grand Final in December that's not to be missed. 

Pick your heat 

Each heat is a relaxed, welcoming workshop led by professional instructors, where you'll pick up a routine step by step. Once you're warmed up, there's an optional audition - stick with the routine you just learnt or throw in your own moves. Dance standing, seated, or however feels right for you, and bring a carer PA or support worker along if that helps. 

• Heat 1: Young participants (aged 11-17): Wednesday 7 October, 10.30am-12.00pm: Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee School. Kennet Road, W9 3LG 

• Heat 2 - Disabled participants (aged 50+): Friday 9 October, 2.30pm-4.00pm: Forrester Court Care Home, Cirencester Street (Off Harrow Road), W2 5SR  

• Heat 3 - Young participants and adults (aged 18+): Wednesday 14 October, 10.00am-12.00pm: North Paddington Youth Club, 229 Lanark Road, W9 1EA  

From the heats to the big stage 

Ten dancers will be chosen as finalists, and each will be teamed up with a professional partner for one-to-one coaching in the run up to the big night. 

• Tuesday 1st December: 12.30pm-3.00pm at Porchester Hall, W2 5HS 

A VIP judging panel will pick the overall Champion, but the audience decides on the People's Champion - so every clap and cheer will genuinely count. 

Perfer to watch? 

That's more than welcome too. Come along and be part of something electric! 

For more information, email us on active@westminster.gov.uk 

Follow the link to register: https://active.westminster.gov.uk/dance-westminster-register/

Reminder: Westminster City Council Budget Choices Engagement 

Westminster City Council is holding engagement sessions around the choices it must make for next year’s budget.  

The UK government is cutting Westminster’s funding by almost half over the next four years, meaning the council will receive £100 million less. Combined with an expected rise in costs, demand and inflation, this cut to government funding currently leaves them with a £160m budget gap. 

The council’s engagement includes a survey and several engagement sessions running until 30th September.  

One Westminster is strongly encouraging all local VCS organisations working with Westminster residents to make them aware of or support them to complete the survey, to ensure a fair representation of voices is heard.  

To complete the survey or to find out more information about the engagement sessions, visit Your budget choices at Westminster Council:  
https://www.westminster.gov.uk/budget-choices

Digital Voice Update  

Get ready before January 2027. 

As the network is scheduled to close in January 2027, it is essential that customers complete their switch to Digital Voice well before this date to avoid any disruption to their service. 

BT are proactively contacting customers and encouraging them to take the necessary steps now. To help them reach and support as many people as possible, they want to reinforce these key messages to customers within communities: 

• Don't delay – take action as soon as possible to arrange your switch to Digital Voice. 

• Confirm your appointment when contacted 

• Get in touch with BT or your provider promptly for additional information or to discuss your options. 

• Book an appointment if you have not already done so 

Opportunity to Contribute to a Permanent Gallery Display at Kensington Palace - Clore Learning Centre, Kensington Palace – 6 places 

As part of the redevelopment of the Queen's State Apartments, Historic Royal Palaces is  

reinterpreting Queen Mary's story and creating immersive new displays that explore her  

influence on politics, culture and society. A key element of the redisplay will showcase  

the richness and abundance of Mary's ceramic collection. 

The ceramics project will contribute directly to the new galleries. Participants will design and decorate ceramic pieces inspired by Queen Mary's story, her collection, and the theme of "home" which was central to Mary's vision and continues to resonate today. 

This is a unique opportunity for participants to: 

• Learn about Queen Mary's life and legacy
• Explore themes of home, identity and belonging
• Express their own stories and experiences through creative design
• Have their ceramic artwork featured within a permanent display at Kensington Palace 

• Session 1: Tuesday 27th October, 11.00am to 3.00pm
• Session 2: Tuesday 24th November, 11.00am to 3.00pm

Workshop One: 

• Learn about key aspects of Mary's story
• Explore the theme of home
• Discover the history of Mary's ceramic collection
• Create designs for ceramic pieces

Workshop Two: 

• Apply designs to ceramics
• Share and record stories behind designs and ideas of home

Workshop Three: Celebration Event: 

• Celebrate the completed project
• Participant photography with finished ceramic pieces

Art Workshop In partnership with CREATE – funded by Grosvenor Estates 

These workshops are primarily for those clients residing in Mayfair and the West End Ward. 

Due to this stipulation places will be confirmed at a later stage. 

Clients must be able to attend all 6 workshops. 

Further information regarding venue and topic will be forthcoming. 

1.30pm-3.30pm 4th November 

1.30pm-3.30pm 11th November 

1.30pm-3.30pm 18th November 

1.30pm-3.30pm 25th November 

1.30pm-3.30pm 2nd December 

1.30pm-3.30pm 9th December 

MS Society - The Greenwood Centre, 37 Greenwood Place, NW5 1LB 

Monthly Meeting 

Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month, 

1.00pm - 3.00pm 

If you are interested in attending the in person meeting or future online meetings or would like further information please contact:   

Lynn Yambao Email: Lynn.yambao@groups.mssociety.org.uk  or  Sue Weston: 020 4568 6640