Redbridge Positive Ageing Week, Starting 29th September 2025
Published on 13 August 2025 06:45 AM
This year, events will take place from Monday 29th September to Friday 3rd October 2025, across Redbridge.
See below, or view the flyer.
Pictured: Nordic Walking (Wednesday 1st October). One of many activities!
Monday 29th September
Wanstead Activity Centre:
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Lunch to include Mayor official opening exhibitions. If you require 2 course lunch (£8.00) please book before 11:00 on the day or in advance on 020 8989 6338.
1.30pm - 2.00pm: Mayor opening of Wanstead Activity Centre Volunteer Exhibition. Come along to Mayor’s opening of Wanstead Activity Centre Volunteer Exhibition.
2:15pm - 3:15pm: Charity Fundraising Comedy Show. Tickets available via Wanstead Activity Centre (£4). Please contact 0208 989 6338.
Ilford Library:
10.00am - 11.00am: Chair Based Exercise with Sami. Booking in advance is required. Please contact amber.mirza@ageukrbh.org.uk.
10:00am - 10:50am: Tai Chi with John. Booking in advance is required.Please contact amber.mirza@ageukrbh.org.uk.
11.00am - 12.00pm: Chair Based Exercise with Sami. Booking in advance is required. Please contact amber.mirza@ageukrbh.org.uk.
Fulwell Cross Library:
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Arts and Crafts Session. Booking required via Age UK Di’s Diamonds Service. Email disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk or
call 07494035950.
Tuesday 30th September
Wanstead Activity Centre:
10:00am - 12:00pm: Craft/knitting. Paid session £4.00 please book in advance on 0208 989 6338.
10.00am - 12.00pm: Drop in Group IT. Free, no booking required.
1.30pm - 3.00pm: Bridge. Free, no booking required.
2.00pm - 3.00pm: Volunteer Exhibition. No booking required. Exhibition opened in the back room. Refreshments available to purchase. If you require lunch served at 12:30pm please book before 11:00am on the day or in advance on 020 8989 6338.
Ilford (Main Offce, Cranbrook Road):
10.00am - 12.00pm: Digital Support Class. Digital Support session (fully booked) in progress, however please pop in for a leaflet.
Wednesday 1st October
Redbridge Central Library:
10.00am - 3.00pm: Drop in at Redbridge Central Library (in Ilford). Hosted by Redbridge Council, the event features a range of stalls, information sessions, exercise taster sessions, and advice. Free NHS health checks are also available on the day. Lunch and refreshments provided, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
Wanstead Activity Centre:
1.00pm - 3.00pm: Jigsaw Club. Free, with refreshments available to purchase.
Valentine's Park:
1.30pm - 2:30pm: Nordic Walking. Pre booking required via Falls Service. Please contact amber.mirza@ageukrbh.org.uk
Thursday 2nd October
King George V Pub (Cranbrook Road):
12.00pm - 2.00pm: Lunch. Booking required via Age UK Di’s Diamonds Service. Email disdiamonds@ageukrbh.org.uk or call 07494035950.
Wanstead Activity Centre:
1.00pm - 3.00pm: Board games/chess. Free, refreshments available to purchase.
Friday 3rd October
Wanstead Activity Centre:
10.00am - 12.00pm: Volunteer Recruitment Drive. No booking required. If you require lunch £8.50 for two courses served at 12:30 please book before 11:00 on the day or in advance on 020 8989 6338.
All Week
Wanstead Activity Centre:
12.30pm: 2 Course Lunches freshly prepared by our Cooks served every day. If you require 2 course lunch (£8.00 or £8.50 for roast lunch) please book before 11.00am on the day or in advance on 020 8989 6338.