Activities and Events
Find an activity near you
From exercise and creative activities to coffee mornings, digital support and dementia services, there are lots of ways to stay active, connected and involved in your community.
| Date | Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 3 Aug | Coffee Morning | 11.00am–1pm | Hotel 63 |
| Tues 4 Aug | Fit4Life Level 1 & Chair Yoga | 1pm–3pm | Beethoven Centre |
| Tues 4 Aug | MCST | 2.30–4pm | Marylebone Parish Church |
| Thur 6 Aug | Fit4Life Pimlico | 10.30am–12.30pm | Lillington & Longmoore |
| Thur 6 Aug | Coffee Morning | 11am-12.30pm | Regent Hall |
| Thur 6 Aug | Digital Support | 1.30-3.30pm | Marylebone Library |
| Thur 6 Aug | Group Visit | 2pm-3pm | Banqueting House |
| Tues 11 Aug | Fit4Life Level 1 & Chair Yoga | 1pm–3pm | Beethoven Centre |
| Tues 11 Aug | MCST | 2.30–4pm | Marylebone Parish Church |
| Weds 12 Aug | Digital Support | 2pm-4pm | Church Street Library |
| Thur 13 Aug | Fit4Life Pimlico | 10.30am–12.30pm | Lillington & Longmoore |
| Thur 13 Aug | Tea and Chat Social | 2pm-3.30pm | Marylebone Parish Church |
| Mon 17 Aug | Memory Cafe | 11am-1pm | Regent Hall |
| Tues 18 Aug | Fit4Life Level 1 & Chair Yoga | 1pm–3pm | Beethoven Centre |
| Tues 18 Aug | MCST | 2.30–4pm | Marylebone Parish Church |
| Weds 19 Aug | Digital Support | 11am-1pm | Maida Vale Library |
| Thur 20 Aug | Coffee Morning | 11am-12.30pm | Regent Hall |
| Thur 20 Aug | Fit4Life Pimlico | 10.30am–12.30pm | Lillington & Longmoore |
| Thur 20 Aug | Digital Support | 2pm-4pm | St John's Wood Library |
| Tues 25 Aug | Coffee Morning | 11am-12.30pm | Lord's Cricket Ground |
| Tues 25 Aug | Fit4Life Level 1 & Chair Yoga | 1pm–3pm | Beethoven Centre |
| Tues 25 Aug | MCST | 2.30–4pm | Marylebone Parish Church |
| Thur 27 Aug | Fit4Life Pimlico | 10.30am–12.30pm | Lillington & Longmoore |
| Thur 27 Aug | Digital Support | 11am-1pm | Pimlico Library |
| Thur 27 Aug | Hope in the Community Social | 1pm-3pm | Gordon Hospital |
| Fri 28 Aug | Digital Support | 2pm-3.30pm | Mayfair Library |
| Mon 31 Aug | BANK | HOLIDAY |
What's happening?
Below you'll find our regular Age UK Westminster activities, upcoming events and digital support sessions, followed by a selection of activities provided by other organisations in Westminster.
Need to register?
For most Age UK Westminster activities, please contact Souad Abdellaoui to register or to find out more.
Telephone: 07903 255384
Email: souad.abdellaoui@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Some activities are drop-ins and do not require booking. Please check the information for each activity before attending.
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 10 September – Samantha London – Alcohol Service
Thursday 24 September – Sheetal Verma, NatWest – Fraud and Scams
Thursday 1 October – Guest speaker to be confirmed
Coffee Morning – Hotel 63
Monthly | 11.00am–1.00pm
Hotel 63, 63 Bayswater Road, London W2 3PH
Our monthly coffee morning is a friendly opportunity to meet other people, enjoy refreshments and hear from guest speakers.
Next session:
Monday 7 September – Sheetal Verma, NatWest – Fraud and Scams
The hotel is close to Lancaster Gate Tube Station and can be reached by buses 274, 94 and 148.
Tea & Chat
Monthly | 2.00pm–4.00pm
St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LT
Come along for a relaxed afternoon of conversation, refreshments and companionship.
Our Tea & Chat sessions provide an opportunity to meet new people, enjoy some company and take part in activities and discussions.
Please check with us for the next session date.
Coffee Morning at Lord's Cricket Ground
Tuesday 25 August | 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.
Social Group & Coffee Afternoon – Pimlico
Date: To be confirmed
Hope in the Community, Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, SW1V 2RH
Join us for a relaxed social afternoon with topical conversation, activities, refreshments and support.
We'd also love to hear your ideas about activities you'd like to see organised in the future.
Please contact Stephen Spavin for the next date and to register.
Telephone: 07969 302517
Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Free Digital Learning Drop-ins
FREE | For people aged 50+
Would you like to feel more confident using your mobile phone, tablet, iPad or laptop?
Our friendly Digital Learning sessions provide practical support to help you use your device, get online and make the most of digital technology.
Sessions are held at libraries across Westminster and are run as drop-ins, so there is no need to book.
Bring your own device if you have one. If you don't have a device, please contact us to find out whether one may be available for you to borrow.
Upcoming library sessions
Marylebone Library
9–11 New Cavendish Street, W1G 9UQ
Thursdays, 1.30pm–3.30pm
Church Street Library
67 Church Street, NW8 8EU
Wednesdays, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Maida Vale Library
Sutherland Avenue, W9 2QT
Wednesdays, 11.00am–1.00pm
St John's Wood Library
13–19 Circus Road, NW8 6PD
Thursdays, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Pimlico Library
Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
Thursdays, 11.00am–1.00pm
Mayfair Library
25 South Audley Street, W1K 2PB
Fridays, 2.00pm–3.30pm
Please check with us for the latest dates before travelling, as library sessions and locations may change.
For questions about digital support, accessibility requirements, borrowing a device or volunteering, please contact our Digital Inclusion Coordinator, Hamza Taouzzale.
Telephone: 0203 004 5610
Email: Hamza.Taouzzale@ageukwestminster.org.uk
Upcoming Special Events & Outings
We regularly organise opportunities for our members to visit interesting places, attend cultural events and enjoy experiences across London.
British Museum – The Bayeux Tapestry
Sunday 6 September | 1.20pm
British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG
Join us for a special preview of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
The 70-metre-long tapestry, depicting events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, is returning to England for the first time in almost 1,000 years.
Booking: Places are limited. Please contact Souad Abdellaoui to find out more.
Buckingham Palace Community Tour
Wednesday 9 September | 10.00am
Join us for a community visit to Buckingham Palace.
Limited number of tickets available.
Please contact Souad Abdellaoui for availability and booking information.
King's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
Tuesday 6 October | 10.15am
Visit the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to see Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style.
This event is currently fully booked.
Other Activities & Events in Westminster
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.
Free Walking Football for Older Adults
Every Thursday | 5.00pm–6.00pm
Paddington Recreation Ground, W9 1PF
FREE
Walking football is a gentle way to stay active, meet people and enjoy the game.
The sessions are suitable for everyone from complete beginners to former Sunday league players and are designed to be easier on the joints than traditional football.
For more information:
07483 006 992
chloe.cooper@qpr.co.uk
Disability Swim Club – WeSwim
Mondays | 6.15pm–7.30pm
Moberly Sports Centre, Queen's Park
£3 per session
WeSwim offers friendly and inclusive swimming sessions for disabled adults and people with long-term health conditions.
Volunteers provide support in the water, helping participants develop fitness, confidence and enjoyment in a welcoming community.
Find out more: weswim.club
Email: info@weswim.club
Telephone: 07455 043006
Classic Monday Matinees – Regent Street Cinema
Every Monday | 1.00pm
Regent Street Cinema, 307 Regent Street, London W1B 2HW
Enjoy a classic film in a friendly community setting.
The screenings are open to everyone and provide an opportunity for people aged 55+ to meet, connect and enjoy the cinema together.
On the first Monday of each month, the screening begins with a special recital on the cinema's original 1936 Compton Organ.
Free Lunchtime Concerts – Regent Hall
Regent Hall Concert Hall, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ
Enjoy a programme of free lunchtime concerts close to Oxford Circus Tube Station.
Upcoming concerts include:
Friday 21 August | 1.00pm – Cross Bones Trombone Quintet
Friday 28 August | 1.00pm – The Cosorles Ensemble
Please check the venue or event organiser for the latest information before attending.
Westminster Mile – Community Wave
Saturday 26 September | 9.55am
FREE for Westminster residents
Run, jog, walk or wheel London's iconic Westminster Mile as part of the Community Wave.
There are 500 free places available for Westminster residents, giving you the chance to take on a personal challenge, enjoy the event with friends and family or start your fitness journey.
Everyone who crosses the finish line receives a souvenir medal.
Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
Information & Advice
If you need help with benefits, finances, housing, transport or other issues affecting your independence, our Information & Advice team may be able to help.
We offer appointments at locations across Westminster, including:
- Salvation Army Regent Hall
- Church Street Library
- The Abbey Centre
- Pimlico Health at The Marvern
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.
Need help finding an activity?
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.
Please check before attending
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!