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 APRIL 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 - 01.04.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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Free - Singing For All @ The Methodist Church, Lyminge – 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29.04.26 |
11.15am – 12.15pm |
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THURSDAY |
Free - Chatty Table @ The Pheasant, Ashford every 2nd Thursday of the month – next session 09.04.26 |
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 APRIL 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 (08.04.26) |
1.30pm – 2.30pm |
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Book Club (08.04.26) |
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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Celebrating St George’s Day (23.04.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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Celebrating National Pet Month (30.04.26) |
10.45am – 11.45am |
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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 (10.04.26) |
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 (10.04.26) |
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 APRIL 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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Gents’ 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 |
*Young at Heart |
The Pheasant, Trinity Road, Ashford, TN25 4BY |
Monday 13th April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Memory Café |
Brickfields, Cherry Garden Lane, Folkestone, CT19 4AP |
Monday 27th April, 10.00am – 12.00pm |
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TUESDAY |
Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The Royal Norfolk Hotel, 7 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate, CT20 3BD |
Tuesday 14th April, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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Memory Café |
Stade Court Hotel, Stade Street, West Parade, Hythe, CT21 6DT |
Tuesday 21st April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Social Evening^ (with a meal) |
The New Chimneys, Loudon Way, Ashford, TN23 3JJ |
Tuesday 28th April, 5.30pm – 7.30pm |
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WEDNESDAY |
NEW… Wonkies^ |
Skuba Bar Old Bistro, 2 Langhorne Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2EA |
Wednesday 1st April, 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, starting 8th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm |
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THURSDAY |
Carer’s Support Circle |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Thursday 2nd April, 10.30am – 12.00pm |
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Memory Café |
Etchinghill Golf Club, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8FA |
Thursday 9th April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Hythe Walking Group |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD |
Thursday 16th April, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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FRIDAY |
Ashford Walking Group |
Harper’s Café, Victoria Park, Jemmett Road, Ashford, TN23 4AD |
Friday 10th April, 10.00am – 11.00am |
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Drop-In Clinic |
Charing Surgery, Hither Field, Charing, Ashford TN27 0AW |
Friday 10th April, 12.00pm – 2.00pm |
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Memory Café |
Age UK Ashford, Farrow Court, Stanhope Road, Ashford, TN23 5RF |
Friday 17th April, 1.30pm – 3.30pm |
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Lunch Club |
Age UK Hythe, Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD - booking essential |
Friday 24th April, 12.15pm – 1.15pm |
^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 |
EASTER MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Cumberland sausages, onion gravy, mash and peas | Lamb casserole, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Gammon & pineapple, dauphinoise potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Mediterranean roast vegetable quiche, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Cottage pie and seasonal vegetables | Roast pork, apple sauce, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Bread & butter pudding with custard | Jam tart and cream | Toffee cheesecake | Rocky road brownie | Sticky toffee pudding | Chocolate gateau | Pear crumble and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Banana custard | Fruit salad | Oats, fruit and yoghurt | Pineapple | Fruit and cream | Melon pot | As above |
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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 | Chicken & bacon carbonara, garlic bread and green vegetables | Beef chili, potato wedges and roasted vegetables | Lamb & chickpea stew, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Fish pie with seasonal vegetables | Lemon & garlic chicken, new potatoes and green vegetables | Roast gammon, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Lemon cheesecake | Waffle with toffee sauce & whipped cream | Rice pudding and jam | Swiss roll with whipped cream | Spiced apples and custard | Cheese & biscuits, pickle and grapes | Treacle sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Poached pears | Fruit salad | Rice pudding | Fruit and cream | Spiced apples | As above | Fruit salad |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Beef stew, mash and seasonal vegetables | Chicken & mushroom pie, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Macaroni cheese, garlic bread and green vegetables | Minted lamb casserole, mash and seasonal vegetables | Gammon & pineapple, new potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Roast chicken, stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Angel Delight | Ginger cake | Egg custard tart | Cherry cheesecake | Berry crumble and custard | Key lime pie | Jam sponge and custard |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit salad | As above | Fruit and cream | Cherry oat pot | As above | Melon pot | Sponge and custard |
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Week commencing |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
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MAIN |
Corned beef hash with seasonal vegetables | Pork steak in peppercorn sauce, mash and seasonal vegetables | Chicken Chasseur, sauté potatoes and roasted root vegetables | Creamy vegetable pie, roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables | Lemon baked cod, potato wedges and mushy peas | Pork, apple & cider casserole, mash and seasonal vegetables | Roast lamb, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and seasonal vegetables |
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DESSERT |
Chocolate gateau | Peach crumble and custard | Fruit, jelly and whipped cream | Pineapple sponge and custard | Crème caramel | Sultana sponge and custard | Eton mess |
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LOW SUGAR OPTION |
Fruit and cream | As above | As above | Pineapple | Fruit and cream | As above | Strawberries and cream |
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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 |
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!