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.
Our 2 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 2026
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MONDAY |
Seated Yoga @ Hythe Cricket and Squash Club |
12.15pm – 1.15pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Low Impact Aerobics @ Guide Hall, Hythe |
10.00am – 10.45am |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge – returns 07.10.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – Returns on 16.09.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford every 2nd Thursday of the month – next session 10.09.26 |
12.00pm – 2.00pm |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club - Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX
The Guide Hall - Guide Hall, St Nicholas Street, Hythe, CT21 6JQ
Tayne Centre – Church Road, Lyminge, Folkestone, CT18 8JN
Methodist Church Lyminge - Church Road Lyminge Folkestone, CT18 8JA
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY
Prices start from £8.00 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 £10.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. © Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2026 AT THE HYTHE COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Dementia Daybreak |
9.30am – 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 |
Dementia Daybreak |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Relax & Unwind |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Brainwaves and Board games |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
MCST (Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) |
9.30am – 11.00am |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Seated Exercise |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Sharing Memories and Moments (1st and 3rd Weds) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Golden Voices Choir (2nd and 4th Weds) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Book Club (09.09.26) |
5.00pm – 7.00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
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Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Thursday Thinkers |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where Golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Open Choice Activity Morning |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Cooking with Philippa (04.09.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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The Hub Workshop |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Open Choice Activity afternoon |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo (04.09.26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEEKEND WELLNESS |
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SUNDAY |
Seated Yoga |
10.45am – 11.45am |
Prices start from £8.00 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 refreshments and a two-course hot lunch for £10.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. © Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER 2026 AT THE ASHFORD COMMUNITY SUPPORT HUB |
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MONDAY |
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Knit and Knatter |
10.00am – 12.00pm |
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Tai Chi with Sam |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Let's Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11.00am – 11.45am |
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Simple Baking |
11.00am – 12.00pm |
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Gent's Club |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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CARM (Afternoon of Reminiscing) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Golden Oldie Youth Club – where golden years meet youthful cheers (includes lunch) |
10.30am – 2.30pm |
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Laugh and Craft |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Let's Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11.00am – 11.45am |
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Quiz Morning |
11.45am – 12.30pm |
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Painting with Sam |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
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FRIDAY |
Dementia Daybreak |
9.30am – 3.00pm |
Prices start from £8.00 per activity 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 £10.50 is available (when booked in advance before 10.15am, Monday - Friday).
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. © Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2026
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Dementia ServicesWe run free social events to support people living with dementia, helping them stay confident and independent. Everyone is welcome to join us for a cuppa, a chat, and friendly company. We also provide free information and advice, as well as charged for cognitive sessions and day care. To talk to us about dementia support, please contact our Dementia Services Team Leader on 01303 269602 or email dementialead@ageukhla.org.uk |
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MONDAY |
Cinema – Dementia Friendly |
The Ashford Cinema, Elwick Place, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1AE – showing Coyote vs Acme |
Monday 14th September, 11:00am - End |
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Memory Café |
Three Hills Sports Park, Cheriton Road, Folkestone, CT19 5JU |
Monday 28th September, 10:00am – 12:00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Calehill Memory Café |
1st Charing Scout Headquarters, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DL |
Tuesday 8th September, 11:00am – 1:00pm |
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Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 8th September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
Tuesday 15th September, 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
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Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 22nd September, 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Wonkies^ |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 2nd September, 10:30am – 12:00pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
Weekly, 2:00pm – 3:30pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Weekly, 10:30am – 12:00pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carer's Support Circle |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Thursday 3rd September, 10:30am – 12:00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
Thursday 10th September, 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 17th September, 10:00am – 11:00am |
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*Young at Heart group* |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS |
Thursday 24th September, 10:30am – 12:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Hamstreet Surgery, Ruckinge Road, Hamstreet, Ashford TN26 2NJ |
Friday 4th September, 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper's Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 11th September, 10:00am – 11:00am |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Friday 18th September, 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
^For those diagnosed with Dementia at an early age
Lauren Povey on: 07379 646426, alternatively email: demo@ageukhla.org.uk
Registered charity number 1125274. Company number 6589817. © Age UK Hythe, Lyminge and Ashford 2026
Weekly Menu
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef goulash, mash and seasonal vegetables | Lamb & butterbean casserole, new potatoes and roasted root vegetables | Sweet & sour pork, sauté potatoes and stir fry vegetables | Sausages, onion gravy, mash and seasonal vegetables | Fish pie with seasonal vegetables | Lasagne, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Black Forest gateau | Sticky toffee pudding | Coconut & mango mousse with shortbread | Spiced apples and custard | Angel Delight and sprinkles | Key Lime pie | Rice pudding and jam |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit salad | Cheese and biscuits | Coconut & mango mousse | As above | Fruit and cream | Fruit and cream | Rice pudding |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cheese & onion pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Sausage & bean casserole, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables | Chicken & bacon salad, new potato salad and coleslaw | Beef bourguignon, mash and seasonal vegetables | Lemon & garlic chicken, potato wedges and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Swiss roll and cream | Chocolate brownie and whipped cream | Eton mess | Crème caramel | Peach crumble and custard | Lemon posset and shortbread | Fruit sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and cream | Melon pot | Berries and cream | Cheese and biscuits | Peaches and cream | Fruit salad | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables | Minted lamb stew, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Pork stroganoff, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chicken chasseur, mash and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & cherry tomato quiche, new potatoes, sweetcorn and peas | Mild chicken curry, Bombay potatoes and green vegetables | Roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Rice pudding and jam | Banoffee pie | Treacle sponge and custard | Tiramisu | Toffee cheesecake | Apple crumble and custard | Cheese & biscuits, pickle and grapes |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Rice pudding | Bananas and cream | Fruit salad | Melon pot | Fruit and cream | Spiced apples and custard | As above |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Bacon, sausages, sauté potatoes, beans, mushrooms and tomato | Beef stew & dumplings, mash and seasonal vegetables | Chicken & bacon carbonara, green vegetables and garlic bread | Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cod in parsley sauce, new potatoes and mixed greens | Shepherd’s pie, with roasted root vegetables | Roast chicken with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce | Angel Delight | Sticky toffee pudding | Pear crumble and custard | Pancakes, whipped cream and berries | Ginger cake and custard | Chocolate gateau |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Melon pot | Fruit salad | Oats, fruit and yoghurt | Poached pears | As above | Cheese and biscuits | Fruit and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef & mushroom pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and green vegetables | BBQ chicken, potato wedges and mixed vegetables | Corned beef hash with seasonal vegetables | Lasagne, new potatoes and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Sausages, mash, peas and onion gravy | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Swiss roll and cream | Fruit pavlova | Vanilla cheesecake and berries | Bread & butter pudding and custard | Treacle tart | Key lime pie | Berry crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | Fruit salad | Berries and cream | Melon pot | Mango and coconut mousse | Fruit and cream | As above |
All menus subject to availability
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 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!