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 JULY 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 – 01.07.26 then on Summer Break |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – Summer Break 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 09.07.26 |
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 JULY 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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Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) |
10.30am – 12.00pm |
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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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Fit and Fun |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Crafty Tuesday |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Talk and Trivia afternoon |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
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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Seated Exercise |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Fun Floor Games |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Golden Voices Choir (08.07.26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Music Memories Matter (Singing) (15.07.26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Book Club (08.07.26) |
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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National Day of Friendship (30.07.26) |
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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Picnic Day (10.07.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Cooking with Philippa (10.07.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Shed Project |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
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Open Choice Activity afternoon |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Bingo (03.07.26) |
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 JULY 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 |
Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
Monday 27th July, 10:00am – 12:00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Calehill Memory Café |
1st Charing Scout Headquarters, Pett Lane, Charing, TN27 0DL |
Tuesday 14th July, 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 14th July, 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
Tuesday 21st July, 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
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Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 28th July, 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Wonkies^ |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 1st July, 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 2nd July, 10:30am – 12:00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
Thursday 9th July, 1:30pm – 3:30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 16th July, 10:00am – 11:00am |
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*Young at Heart group* |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS |
Thursday 23rd July, 10:30am – 12:30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Charing Surgery, Hither Field, Charing, Ashford, TN27 0AW |
Friday 3rd July, 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper's Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 10th July, 10:00am – 11:00am |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Friday 17th July, 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 |
Lamb hotpot, mash and seasonal vegetables | Meatballs in tomato sauce, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Beef & Ale pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and green vegetables | Pork stroganoff, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Tiramisu | Ginger cake and custard | Crème caramel | Jam sponge and custard | Cheese, biscuits, pickle and grapes | Chocolate gateau | Banoffee pie |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | Fruit salad | Melon pot | Fruit and cream | Cheese and biscuits | Fruit salad | Banana and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken casserole, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Beef bourguignon, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & onion quiche with potato salad and coleslaw | Shepherd’s pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Lemon baked cod, potato wedges and mushy peas | Beef stew and dumplings, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Apple crumble and custard | Strawberry cheesecake | Lemon meringue | Rice pudding with jam | Carrot cake and custard | Egg custard tart | Eton mess |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | Strawberries and cream | Fresh fruit | Rice pudding | Fruit salad | Fruit and cream | Berries and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken & mushroom pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Sausages, bacon, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes and beans | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables | Liver & bacon, mash and seasonal vegetables | Thai green vegetable curry, new potatoes and green vegetables | Chicken lasagne, potato wedges and roasted vegetables | Roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Pear crumble and custard | Angel delight and chocolate sprinkles | Tiramisu | Toffee cheesecake | Lemon posset and shortbread | Jam sponge and custard | Swiss roll and whipped cream |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Poached pears | Fruit salad | Melon pot | Fruit and cream | Cheese and biscuits | Plain sponge and custard | Fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Gammon & pineapple, dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Sausages, mash, onion gravy and peas | Chicken & ham salad, potato salad and coleslaw | Cheese & onion pie, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cottage pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Beef in red wine gravy, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken, roast potatoes, stuffing and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit trifle | Berry crumble and custard | Treacle tart | Chocolate brownie and whipped cream | Poached pears and ginger cream | Eton mess | Crème caramel |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit jelly | Berries and cream | Cheese and biscuits | Mixed fruit and cream | As above | Mixed berries and cream | Cheese and biscuits |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Lamb & mint casserole, mash and seasonal vegetables | Sweet & sour pork, sauté potatoes and mixed vegetables | Beef goulash, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and green vegetables | Chicken in BBQ sauce, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Roast beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Lemon cheesecake | Cheese & biscuits, grapes & pickle | Strawberry Pavlova | Apricot crumble and custard | Profiteroles with chocolate sauce | Pineapple sponge and custard | Banoffee pie |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and cream | As above | Strawberries and cream | As above | Melon pot | Fruit salad | Bananas and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Turkey & ham pie, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & cherry tomato quiche, potato salad and mixed salad | Chicken lasagne, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Beef in red wine gravy, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Tuna & sweetcorn pasta bake, garlic bread and green vegetables | Chicken in lemon & garlic, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake | Chocolate gateau | Rice pudding and jam | Jam & custard tart | Ginger cake and custard | Fruit jelly and evaporated milk | Apple crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | Oats, fruit and yoghurt | Rice pudding | Fruit salad | Melon pot | Fruit jelly | Spiced apples |
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!