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 JULY 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 (02.07.25)* @ The Tayne Centre, Lyminge, CT18 8JN |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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Free - Singing For All (09/16.07.25)* @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge CT18 8JA |
11:15am - 12:15pm |
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*NOTE: Singing For All - We then break for the summer holidays returning 17th September 2025. |
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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 JULY 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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Living Well On a Budget (Recovery College) (07.07.25) |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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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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Singing with Nina (16.07.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Musical Memories Matter (23.07.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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International Day of Friendship celebration (30.07.25) |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Book Club (09.07.25) |
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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Get Active – Skittles/Curling/Boules |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Bingo For All (03.07.25) |
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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Activity Medley – arts, crafts and board games |
10:45am - 11:45am |
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July is National Picnic Month – celebrate with a picnic on (18.07.25) in Oaklands Park (weather permitting) |
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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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 (04.07.25) |
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 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 JULY 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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Simple Baking (07.07.25 – World chocolate day – all things chocolate) |
10:30am - 11:30am |
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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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Hi Kent (15.07.25) |
10:00am - 11:00am |
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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 |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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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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Let’s Get Moving (Chair Exercises) |
11:00am - 11:30am |
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Sing with Nina (16.07.25) |
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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Carers’ Circle of Support with loved ones (03.07.25) |
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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Time to Talk and Pick and Mix Activities |
1:30pm - 2:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
DEMENTIA DAYBREAK |
10:00am - 2:30pm |
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 4th July |
Charing Surgery, Hither Field, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0AW |
12:00pm - 2:00pm |
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Memory Cafés |
Wednesday 2nd July |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
10:30am -12:00pm |
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Thursday 10th July |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
12:30pm - 2:30pm |
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Tuesday 15th July |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe CT21 6DT |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Friday 18th July |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
1:30pm - 3:30pm |
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Monday 28th July |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
10:00am - 12:00pm
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*Young at Heart |
Monday 7th July |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS |
12:30pm - 2:30pm
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*Social Evening |
Tuesday 8th July |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
5:30pm - 7:30pm |
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Carers’ Support Circle |
Thursday 3rd July |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Dementia Chorus |
Every Wednesday |
Hythe Cricket and Squash Club, Ladies Walk, Hythe, CT21 6AX |
2:00pm - 3:30pm |
*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 30th June |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cottage pie and seasonal vegetables |
Mild chicken curry with Bombay potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Roast pork, stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Beef bourguignon with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Fish pie and seasonal vegetables |
Mixed grill with pepper sauce, potato wedges and seasonal vegetables |
Roast lamb with mint gravy and roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Apricot crumble and custard
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Trifle |
Key lime pie |
Rice pudding |
Summer fruit pavlova |
Banoffee pie |
Toffee cheesecake |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
As above
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As above |
As above |
As above |
Fruit and cream |
As above |
Melon pot |
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Week commencing 7th July |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken and bacon salad with coleslaw and new potatoes
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Sausages in onion gravy with mash and seasonal vegetables
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Honey and garlic pork steak with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Minted lamb stew with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Fish in parsley sauce with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Chicken in creamy peppercorn sauce with mash and seasonal vegetables |
Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit pavlova
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Strawberry cheesecake |
Syrup sponge and custard
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Crème caramel |
Apricot crumble and custard |
Profiteroles and chocolate sauce |
Rice pudding and jam
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and cream
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As above |
Oats, yoghurt and fruit |
As above |
As above |
As above |
As above |
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Week commencing 21st July |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Sausage pie, mash and seasonal vegetables |
Lamb and chickpea stew, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Ham and egg salad, coleslaw and potato salad
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Mild Thai green chicken curry, boiled potatoes and green vegetables |
Fish pie and seasonal vegetables |
Lasagne, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables |
Roast Lamb, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake |
Spotted Dick & custard |
Crème caramel |
Black Forest Gateau
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Chocolate brownie |
Apricot crumble and custard |
Banoffee pie |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream |
As above |
Melon bowl |
Fruit jelly and cream |
As above |
As above |
Fruit salad |
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Week commencing 14th July |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chilli con carne, potato wedges and roasted seasonal vegetables
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Turkey and ham pie with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
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Roast chicken and stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
Sausages, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, baked beans and tomato
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Beef in red wine gravy with mash and seasonal vegetables
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Cottage pie with seasonal vegetables |
Roast pork and stuffing with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Eton mess
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Swiss roll and whipped cream |
Apple/cinnamon crumble with custard |
Banoffee pie |
Cherry Bakewell tart and cream |
Chocolate brownie |
Pineapple sponge and custard |
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REDUCED SUGAR OPTION |
As above |
Melon and mixed fruits |
As above |
As above |
Oats, yoghurt and fruit |
As above |
As above |
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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 |
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.