Activities and events

Our Activities & Events Project is designed to reduce and prevent isolation and loneliness by helping you connect with your community. We offer a wide variety of courses, clubs, and events that provide countless opportunities to make new friends, enjoy inspiring trips, and learn new skills.

To join our services, you must be over 55s resident of Kensington and Chelsea and be registered with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea.

Our Commitment to You: We are dedicated to making our activities and events a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for everyone. We ask that all members, volunteers, and staff treat each other with kindness, respect, and dignity. Discriminatory, abusive, or inappropriate behaviour of any kind will not be tolerated.

Live Stream - Activities and Events timetable

If you are interested in joining our online Activites & Events via ZOOM, then you can sign up by emailing: event@aukc.org.uk. You will receive a link every week by email with the invitation for each activity.

If you have not been part of our virtual activities yet, to participate in this service you will need an email address, a reliable internet connection, a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone. Your device will need a microphone, an preferably a camera. We can give you support to connect with ZOOM.

You simply just need to click the link that we send every afternoon by email, the laptop will do the job for you and lead you to the online meeting room. We suggest you can get into the online meeting room 5 minutes before the lesson starts.

Term dates

Autumn term: Monday 8th September - Friday 5th December

Winter break: Monday 8th December to Friday 9th January

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10am-11am	Half hour Yoga (10am to 10.30am)			Chair exercises with Chelsea FC	Chair Yoga & Meditation
11am-12pm	History of Art				Greece and Rome: People, Places and Society - Starts Friday 3rd October
12pm-1pm
1pm-2pm
2pm-3pm
3pm-4pm	Italian Lessons Intermediate		Poetry
4pm-5pm	French Lessons Intermediate - Starts Monday 6th October

Face to Face - Activities and Events timetable

Activities

Classes are FREE but you must book to secure your place. To take part please email activities@aukc.org.uk or by phone 020 8969 9105 ext. 3.

To take part in any of our activities, you must first register with Age UK Kensington & Chelsea. Unfortunately, if you are not registered with us, you won't be able to join them.

Term dates

Autumn term: Monday 8th September - Friday 5th December

Winter break: Monday 8th December to Friday 9th January

Activity	Cost?	When?	Time?	Where?
Lunch Club - Advance booking essential	FREE	Mondays	12pm-2pm	Bay20 Community Centre, 71 St Marks Road, W10 6JG
Walking Football Beginners and Intermediate	FREE	Tuesdays	10.30am-11.30pm 11.30am-12.30pm	Westway Sport & Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, W10 6RP
Walking group	FREE	Wednesdays	10am—1pm	Different parks
Knitting Club	FREE	Wednesdays	10am-12pm	Worlds End and Lots Road Big Local, Unit 8 Worlds End Place, Worlds End Estate, SW10 0HE.
Chair Exercises	FREE	Wednesdays	10am - 10.45am 11am - 11.45am	Chelsea Theatre, 7 World’s End Place, London SW10 0DR
Lunch Club (Begins Wednesday 1st October)	FREE	Wednesdays	Doors open: 12pm	St Cuthbert's Centre, 51 Philbeach Gardens, SW5 9EB
Walking Tennis	FREE	Wednesdays	2pm-3pm	Westway Sport & Fitness Centre, 1 Crowthorne Rd, W10 6RP
Digital Clinic	FREE	Last Thursday of the month	10am-12pm	Chelsea Library, King’s Road, London SW3 5EZ
Chair Exercises	FREE	Thursdays	10.30am -11.30am	Mary Smith Court, 17-23 Trebovir Rd, Earl’s Court, SW5 9NF
Italian Beginners	FREE	Thursdays	11am -12pm	Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS
Chair exercise	FREE	Thursdays	2pm - 3pm	North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, W11 1PZ
Creative Writing (Resumes Thursday 25th September)	FREE	Thursdays	2pm - 3pm	Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS
American Line Dancing	FREE	Thursdays	2pm - 3pm	CW+ Studio, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH
Digital Clinic	FREE	Third Thursday of the month	2pm-4pm	Kensington Library, Philmore Walk, London, W8 7RX
Digital Clinic	FREE	Last Thursday of the month	2pm-4pm	North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, W11 1PZ
Philosophy	FREE	Thursdays	3pm - 4pm	Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, SW5 0BS
Lunch Club Advance booking essential	FREE	Fridays	12.50pm - 2pm	Queen’s Gate School, 134 Queen’s Gate School, SW7 5LE
Stretching	FREE	Fridays	2pm - 2.45pm	CW+ Studio, 369 Fulham Road, SW10 9NH
New! 1-2-1 Digital Sessions (Starts Friday 19th September) - Advance booking essential	FREE	Fridays	2pm - 3.30pm	Queen’s Gate School, 134 Queen’s Gate School, SW7 5LE

Walking Groups

About the group:

Our walking group meets every Wednesday and are guided by our experienced volunteer, Oktay. Each week the group explore a different park or area in London. This is usually followed by a visit to a café for a well deserved hot drink or you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks if you prefer.

Important: To take part in this activity, you must first register with Age UK KC. Unfortunately, if you are not registered, you won't be able to join the walk.

Please check the weather before you leave and wear appropriate walking shoes, water bottle, warm and/or waterproof clothing.

Inform Oktay if you have any medical conditions or concerns that might affect your ability to walk, or if you need to leave the group early.

Advance booking essential by email activities@aukc.org.uk / call 020 8969 9105

Parks / Venues	Cost?	When?	Meeting Point?
Archbishop’s Garden – Tibetan Peace Garden – Imperial War Museum	FREE	Wednesday 1th September	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Canary Warf Gardens, Parks and Public Promenades	FREE	Wednesday 17th September	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Golders Hill Park	FREE	Wednesday 24th September	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Hammersmith to Barnes	FREE	Wednesday 1st October	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Lincolns Inn Fields and Red Lion Square	FREE	Wednesday 8th October	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Fulham Palace Garden and Football Stadium	FREE	Wednesday 15th October	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Thames Barrier Park and Royal Albert Docks	FREE	Wednesday 22nd October	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am
Victoria Park	FREE	Wednesday 29th October	Earl’s Court Station entrance (Earl’s Court Road) next to Pret a Manger at 10am

Special events

Events

70s Disco Party

Date: Friday 12th September

Time: 2pm - 4.30pm

Address: Chelsea Methodist Church, 155a King’s Road, SW3 5TX

Join us for a fantastic 70s Disco Party, a special highlight of the Mayor Community Weekend! We're rolling out the disco ball for an unforgettable afternoon filled with groovy tunes, classic hits, and plenty of opportunities to hit the dance floor. Come enjoy good company, vibrant energy, and a trip back to the most iconic decade. We can't wait to see you there for an afternoon of pure fun!

FREE - Advance booking essential

September Fiesta: Latin Dance Party

Date: Monday 17st February

Time: 1.30pm - 4pm

Address: Maxilla Social Club, 2 Maxilla Walk, London W10 6SW

Description: Get ready to move your feet! Join us for a lively afternoon of Latin dance and music. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just want to have some fun, our FREE party will have you enjoying the rhythms of salsa, cha-cha-cha, and more. It's the perfect way to socialise, stay active, and enjoy a fantastic Friday afternoon. Spaces are limited, so make sure you book your spot in advance!

Donationals welcome - Advance booking essential

Bingo and Afternoon Tea

Date: Wednesday 1st October

Time: 2.30pm - 4.30pm

Address: Mary Smith Court, 17-21 Trebovir Rd, Earl’s Court, SW5 9NF

Description: Ready for an afternoon of pure enjoyment? Join us for our lively Bingo and Afternoon Tea! This is your chance to mingle, enjoy delicious refreshments, and win fantastic prizes across 5 exciting games.

Play 5 games for £1 — Advance booking essential