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 MAY 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 – No session 06.05.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – 13th and 20.05.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford every 2nd Thursday of the month – next session 14.05.26 |
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 £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 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN JUNE 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 (10.06.26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Book Club (10.06.26) |
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 (12.06.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Understanding Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney: an interactive Q & A session |
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 (05.06.26) |
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 £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 2026
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WHAT’S ON IN MAY 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 £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 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 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 FREE – Apart from the social Evenings, people pay for their own meals, at the memory cafes people buy their own drinks |
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MONDAY |
Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
No May Group due to Bank Holiday - back in June |
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TUESDAY |
Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 12th May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
Tuesday 19th May, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 26th May, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
Wonkies^ |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 6th May, 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 – 12.30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carer’s Support Circle |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Thursday 7th May, 10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
Thursday 14th May, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 21st May, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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Young at Heart group |
Ashford Library, Gateway Plus, Church Road, Ashford, TN23 1AS |
Thursday 28th May, 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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FRIDAY |
Drop-In Clinic |
Ivy Court Surgery, Recreation Ground Road, Tenterden, TN30 6RB |
Friday 1st May, 12.00pm – 2.00pm |
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Ashford Walking Group |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 8th May, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Friday 15th May, 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 |
Chicken in BBQ sauce, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Lamb hotpot, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chicken & leek pie, mash and seasonal vegetables | Beef in red wine gravy, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Mild Thai green vegetable curry, new potatoes and green vegetables | Cumberland sausages, onion gravy, mash and peas | Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Pear crumble and custard | Profiteroles with chocolate sauce | Chocolate sponge and choc. custard | Treacle tart | Mango cheesecake | Angel Delight | Syrup sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | Fruit and cream | Honey oats, fruit and yoghurt | Fruit and cream | Mango pot | Fruit salad | Sponge and custard |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef stew & dumplings, mash and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & cherry tomato quiche, new potatoes with mixed salad | Pasta bolognese, garlic bread and roast Mediterranean vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables | Chicken in tomato & basil sauce, potato wedges with seasonal vegetables | Beef & ale pie, mash and spring vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Vanilla cheesecake | Chocolate brownie and whipped cream | Rhubarb crumble and custard | Poached pear with ginger cream | Cheese & biscuits, pickle and grapes | Banoffee pie | Bread & butter pudding and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and cream | Cheese and biscuits | As above | As above | As above | Bananas and cream | Fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Pork stroganoff, mash and seasonal vegetables | Chicken casserole, new potatoes and roasted root vegetables | Sausages, bacon, mushrooms, hash brown, tomatoes and baked beans | Chicken & bacon carbonara, garlic bread and green vegetables | Fish pie with spring vegetables | Lamb & mint pie, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Fruit jelly and evaporated milk | Swiss roll and cream | Rice pudding and jam | Summer pudding | Apricot crumble and custard | Tiramisu | Lemon sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | Fruit and cream | Rice pudding | Cheese and biscuits | As above | Fruit salad | Sponge and custard |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Chicken in BBQ sauce, potato wedges and seasonal vegetables | Sweet & sour pork, sauté potatoes and stir fry vegetables | Mediterranean roast vegetable pasta bake, new potatoes and mixed vegetables | Beef goulash, mash and seasonal vegetables | Chicken and ham salad, new potatoes and coleslaw | Lasagne, potato wedges and Mediterranean roast vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Eton mess | Pear crumble and custard | Angel Delight | Sultana sponge and custard | Banoffee pie | Rice pudding and jam | Crème caramel |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Berries and cream | As above | Melon pot | As above | Banana and cream | Rice pudding | Fruit and cream |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef in red wine gravy, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and green vegetables | Shepherd’s pie with seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chicken casserole, new potatoes and roasted vegetables | Sausages, onion gravy, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken with stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Apple crumble and custard | Lemon posset with shortbread | Ginger cake | Jam and custard tart | Sticky toffee pudding | Swiss roll and whipped cream | Treacle sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
As above | Fruit and cream | As above | Fruit and cream | Melon pot | Berries and cream | Mixed fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Minted lamb casserole, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Corned beef hash with seasonal vegetables | Pork stroganoff, sauté potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Chicken Caesar salad with croutons and new potatoes | Beef bourguignon, mash and seasonal vegetables | Cheddar & onion quiche, new potatoes and mixed vegetables | Roast pork with apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Strawberry cheesecake | Berry crumble and custard | Treacle tart | Profiteroles and chocolate sauce | Jam & coconut sponge and custard | Chocolate & caramel brownie | Cheese, biscuits, pickles and grapes |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Strawberries and cream | As above | Fruit and cream | Cheese and biscuits | Sponge and custard | Fruit salad | 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 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!