Activities and events
Wellbeing and Activities
Find out here about activities and events taking place at Age UK Birmingham.
Client Satisfaction Survey
Already accessed our services or activities? Please do fill out the Client Satisfaction Survey 2024/25! We would be grateful to hear how you found your experience with us so we can identify what we have done well and where we need to improve so we can provide the best possible experience for people.
You can download the PDF of the Spring Newsletter below, towards the bottom of the page. Please note the amended timetable above supersedes the one in the newsletter. You can download the new version as a PDF by clicking on the image above.
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Digital Skills ClubOld Oscott Community CentreAre you looking to improve your digital/IT skills or learn how stay safe online?Bring your own device(s) or borrow one of ours! |
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Pilates
Gentle exercise class focused on strengthening muscles. Come along and join our brand-new class, every Tuesday.
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Telephone Group Activities
For those who find it difficult to get out and about, we run teleconference group activities. An ordinary landline or mobile phone is all that is needed to join and an access code enables a group of callers to join in one conversation.
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Friendship Groups
Looking to make friends, widen your social circle or just get out of the house a bit more? Whether you’re naturally outgoing, or a little bit shy, come and relax over tea, coffee and biscuits, meet new people and chat about the things that interest you.
Walking Netball at Old Oscott
Walking Netball is a friendly and inclusive programme. It's netball but at a walking pace where rules are slightly tweaked.
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Walking Groups
Join us on one of our group walks in local parks around Birmingham. This is great chance to enjoy the fresh air, the joys of nature and some gentle exercise, alone with a chat and plenty of laughter.
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Download the Spring 2024 newsletter, which includes a timetable and contact information.
Download the Spring 2024 Newsletter (inc. Timetable) (PDF) (PDF, 1 MB)
Our Friends First Community groups are a great way to get out and socialise with other people.
Further activities in Birmingham
The Active Birmingham website is a shared resource of activities going on around the city including free and paid for sessions, from over 50's keep fit to swim fit and even Bollywood dancing! You can search for activities in your area using the site, the link for which is here:
Power assisted exercise for older people
Unlike conventional exercise equipment, this electronic power system enables older adults to work passively or actively (and go at their own pace), with a focus on improving aerobic fitness, muscular strength, balance, flexibility and social wellbeing.