Activities and events
Find out here about upcoming events taking place at Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford.
Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford hold regular events throughout the year for fundraising, information and fun.
Most people come to Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford for the companionship, fun and opportunity to take part in activities.
All 3 centres have cafes serving refreshments, snacks and homemade cakes, so you can pop-in for a bite to eat, attend an activity of your choice or stay all day which includes a full two course lunch!
If you choose to stay all day we can provide door-to-door transport, subject to availibility, or just pop along to join the activity of your choice. There is a small charge for activities.
Our centres run the following social activities - please always call first to book on and check arrangements - 01303 269602.
There are no waiting lists for any activities - please feel free to pop in and give them a try. You will receive a warm welcome!
We also organise accompanied day trips and holidays.
What's On
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2025 IN THE COMMUNITY |
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
12:15pm - 1:15pm |
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TUESDAY |
Painting and Drawing @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
3:00pm - 5:00pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ Guide Hall, Hythe
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10:00am - 10:45am |
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Walking Football @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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Seated Yoga @ Guide Hall, Hythe
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11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – Restarting 17.09.25 |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge – Restarting 01.10.25 |
11:15am - 12:15pm
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THURSDAY
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Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford – Starting 11.09.25, monthly |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
Hythe Cricket Club - Ladies Walk, Hythe CT21 6AX.
The Guide Hall - Guide Hall, St Nicholas Street, Hythe CT21 6JQ
Tayne Centre - 70 Palm Tree Way, Lyminge, Folkestone CT18 8JN
Methodist Church Lyminge - Church Road Lyminge Folkestone CT18 8JA
Prices start from £7.30 but do vary so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events: 01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2025 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10:30am - 12:00pm 1:30pm - 3:00pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Fit and Fun |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Activity Medley – board games, reminiscence activities, quizzes |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Fun Floor Games |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Celebrating National Bowling Day (03.09.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Singing with Nina (10.09.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Book Club (10.09.25) |
5:00pm - 7:00pm |
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THURSDAY
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Golden Oldie Youth Club - where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Walking Group* (join us for coffee after) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Thursday Thinkers |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Coffee, cake and chat with Sue (25.09.25) |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo for All (04.09.25) |
6:00pm - 8:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where Golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Digital Drop in (get help with your tech) 05/12/19/26.09.25* |
9:30am - 12:30pm |
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Activity Medley – arts, crafts and board games |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Celebrating National Cinema Day (05.09.25) |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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Shed Project |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Free Time Friday afternoon |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo (05.09.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEEKEND WELLNESS |
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SATURDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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SUNDAY |
Seated Yoga |
10:45am - 11:45am |
Prices start from £7.30 but do vary, (* = free) so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events: 01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light efreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2025 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Creative Exploring with Ipek |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Indoor Floor Games |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Quiz Afternoon |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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TUESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Emergency Services Day (09.09.25) |
ALL DAY |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Morning of Reminiscing |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Garden Time in Petal Paradise |
10:00am - 12:30pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Scores on the floor |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Painting with Sam |
10:00am - 12:00pm |
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International Bacon Day (03.09.25) |
ALL DAY |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Sing with Nina (03.09.25) |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
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Sing for Memories |
11:45am - 12:30pm |
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Laugh and Craft |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club - where golden years meet youthful cheers |
10:30am - 2:30pm |
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Knit and Knatter |
10:00am - 12:30pm |
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Simple baking |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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Carers’ Circle of Support with loved ones (02.09.25) |
10:30am -12:00pm |
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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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New Age Curling |
11:30am - 12:30pm |
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Gents’ Social Club |
1:00pm - 2:30pm |
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Pick and Mix Activities |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
DEMENTIA DAYBREAK |
10:00am - 2:30pm |
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Digital Drop In – get help with your tech* 19.09.25 |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
Prices start from £7.30 but do vary so please contact the Office for information and to book any of the above activities or events: 01303 269602.
Why not come and bag a bargain in our charity shop in Hythe or have a cuppa in one of our cafés (Ashford and Hythe). Both offer a range of light refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £9.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025
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Dementia ServicesWe offer many different social events to help people living with dementia to maintain their independence and their confidence. If you or someone you know is living with the condition and would like to join us, please do so; the events are entirely free of charge and you can be assured of a nice cuppa and a chat amongst friends. We also offer free information and advice and (charged-for) cognitive sessions and day care facilities. If you would like to discuss anything dementia related, please contact our Dementia Services Team Leader on 01303 269602, alternatively email: dementialead@ageukhla.org.uk |
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Drop In Clinic |
Friday 5th September |
Hamstreet Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford TN26 2NJ |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Memory Cafés |
Thursday 11th September |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
1:30pm - 3:30pm *Note time change |
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Tuesday 16th September |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Friday 19th September |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Monday 22nd September |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
10:00am - 12:00pm
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*Young at Heart |
Monday 1st September |
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY *Note change of venue |
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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*Wonkies |
Wednesday 3rd September |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
10:30am -12:00pm |
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*Social Evenings |
Tuesday 9th September |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Thursday 25th September |
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Carers’ Support Circle |
Thursday 4th September |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Walking Groups |
Tuesday 2nd September |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
10:00am-11:00am |
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Friday 12th September |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
10:00am-11:00am |
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Dementia Chorus |
Returning 24th September |
Weekly, at Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
1:30pm - 3:30pm *Note time change |
*For those diagnosed with Dementia at an early age
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. ® Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2025.
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing 28th July |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
BBQ chicken, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Campfire pork stew, mash, sweetcorn and beans |
Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Cod in parsley sauce, new potatoes, with mixed vegetables |
Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and green vegetables |
Sausages, onion gravy, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast gammon, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight |
Lemon drizzle cake |
Cranachan – (whipped cream, raspberries & toasted oats) |
Tiramisu |
Waffle, summer fruits and vanilla cream |
Fruit Pavlova |
Glazed pineapple upside down cake and custard |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Oats, yoghurt and berries |
Summer fruits and cream |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
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Week commencing 4th August |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Steak and ale pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake, garlic bread and roasted vegetables
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Lemon and garlic chicken, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Pork stroganoff, mash with seasonal vegetables |
Chili con carne, with potato wedges and roasted vegetables |
Sausages, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, beans and tomato |
Roast chicken, roast potatoes, stuffing and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Key lime pie |
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce |
Bread and butter pudding with custard |
Ginger cake |
Toffee cheesecake |
Eton mess |
Apple crumble and custard
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
Melon bowl |
As above |
As above |
Oats and yoghurt |
As above, no meringue |
As above |
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Week commencing 8th September |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Sausage pie, mash and seasonal vegetables
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Lemon and garlic chicken, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Ham and egg salad, coleslaw and potato salad |
Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and green vegetables |
Mild chicken curry, Bombay potatoes, spinach and green beans |
Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables |
Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake |
Spotted dick and custard |
Crème caramel |
Black Forest gateau
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Chocolate brownie |
Apricot crumble custard |
Banoffee pie |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream |
As above |
Melon bowl |
Fruit and cream |
Fruit salad |
As above |
Bananas and cream |
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Week commencing 15th September |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Turkey and ham pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Pork stroganoff, sauté potatoes and roasted root vegetables |
Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Fish pie with mixed vegetables |
Lamb & chickpea casserole, parmentier potatoes and roast mediterranean vegetables |
Beef and ale stew, dumplings, mash and roasted root vegetables |
Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight |
Syrup sponge and custard |
Cranachan (whipped cream, raspberries & toasted oats) |
Tiramisu |
Waffle, summer fruits and vanilla cream |
Fruit Pavlova |
Glazed pineapple upside down cake and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Oats, yoghurt and berries |
Summer fruits and cream |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
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Week commencing 22nd September |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken chasseur, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Italian meatballs in tomato sauce, potato wedges and roasted vegetables |
Lamb hotpot, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Campfire stew, new potatoes, sweetcorn and beans |
Chili con carne, potato wedges and roasted vegetables |
Beef and mushroom pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast chicken, roast potatoes, stuffing and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Key lime pie |
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce |
Bread & butter pudding with custard |
Ginger cake |
Toffee cheesecake |
Eton mess |
Apple crumble and custard
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
Melon bowl |
As above |
As above |
Oats and yoghurt |
As above, with no meringue |
As above |
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Week commencing 29th September |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Corn beef hash, gravy and bubble and squeak |
Pork, apple and cider pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake, garlic bread and roasted vegetables
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Sweet and sour chicken, sauté potatoes and stir fry vegetables |
Beef goulash, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Mixed grill with peppercorn sauce, potato wedges and peas |
Roast lamb, roast potatoes, braised red cabbage and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Crème caramel |
Fruit trifle |
Lemon posset and shortbread |
Rice pudding and jam |
Bakewell tart |
Fruit Pavlova |
Jam & coconut sponge with custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Berries and cream |
Fruit and jelly |
Melon pot |
As above |
Oats, yoghurt and fruit |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
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Week commencing 6th October |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Sausages, onion gravy, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Lemon and garlic chicken, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Macaroni cheese with bacon, garlic bread and green vegetables |
Minted lamb casserole, mash and seasonal vegetables
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Quiche Lorraine, new potatoes, sweetcorn and peas |
Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit cake and custard |
Carrot cake |
Swiss roll and whipped cream |
Peach crumble and custard |
Scone, cream and jam |
Fruit trifle |
Lemon cheesecake |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
As above
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Fruit salad |
Peaches and cream |
Oats, fruit and yoghurt |
Jelly and fruit |
Melon pot |
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Week commencing 13th October |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cheese, leek and potato pie, mash with seasonal vegetables |
Chicken in creamy tomato and basil sauce, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Lasagne, roasted vegetables and potato wedges |
Sausage and mixed bean casserole, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Shepherd’s pie, root vegetable mash and seasonal vegetables |
Beef bourguignon, mash and roasted root vegetables |
Roast pork with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Tiramisu |
Banoffee waffles |
Bread and butter pudding with custard |
Angel Delight and sprinkles |
Rice pudding and jam |
Cheese and biscuits with pickle & grapes |
Chocolate sponge and choc. custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Spiced apples |
Banana and cream |
Oats, fruit and yoghurt |
Spiced apples |
As above |
As above |
Oats, fruit and yoghurt |
Events
Across our centres, Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford we offer a variety of events throughout the year that you can come along and join us at to help raise funds for our vital services for the community. Please see our Upcoming Fundraising Events section to see what we have coming up.
Regular Events
Across our centres, Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford we offer a variety of events throughout the year that you can come along and join us at to help raise funds for our vital services for the community. Please see our Upcoming Fundraising Events calendar below to see what we have coming up.
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Fundraising events calendar
Fundraising is the bedrock of charity work; it is vital that we raise additional funds to help support the services we provide, but it also gives us an opportunity to give something back by showing the wider community what we have to offer in a fun and, sometimes, winning way!
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More fundraising ideas
There's lots of ways you can help raise money to fund vital Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford services. We are very grateful for every gesture made to fundraise for us.
Areas We Cover
Our activities and events are available across our two main centres: AGE UK Ashford and AGE UK Hythe & Lyminge.
Please call 01303 269602 to check availability and book in advance.
AGE UK Ashford supports the following areas:
Aldington, Ashford, Bethersden, Bilsington, Bonnington, Boughton Aluph, Brabourne, Brook, Challock, Charing, Chilham, Crundale, Eastwell, Egerton, Godmersham, Great Chart, Hastingleigh, Hinxhill, Hothfield, Kingsnorth, Little Chart, Mersham, Molash, Orlestone, Pluckley, Ruckinge, Sevington, Shadoxhurst, Smarden, Smeeth, Warehorne, Westwell, and Wye.
AGE UK Hythe & Lyminge serves:
Acrise, Beach Estate, Densole, Elham, Elmsted, Etchinghill, Hythe, Lyminge, Lympne, Monks Horton, Postling, Rhodes Minnis, Saltwood, Seabrook, Sellinge, Stanford, Stelling Minnis, Stowting, Swingfield, and West Hythe.
Wherever you are in our local area, we’re here to help you stay active, connected, and supported.
Get in touch today to find out what’s happening near you!