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We often organise fun social get togethers like quizzes, music afternoons, information events, short courses and one-off sessions. These are listed here. 

SOCIAL EVENTS

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 TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS

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The Richmond Murderers

Wednesday 16 July, 10am to 11am at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre

£2

This talk explores how poverty, gender, and social status shaped Kate Webster’s fate—and how her story reflects the inequalities of the past.

Please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or alternatively call 020 8538 9254 to book your place.

Victorian Richmond and the Railways

Friday 18 July, 1.45pm to 2.45pm

£2

This talk explores how the railways links brought prosperity, tourism, and social change, turning Richmond from a quiet riverside retreat into a thriving suburban hub. 

Please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or alternatively call 020 8538 9254 to book your place.

Rainbow Retirement Day: Later Life Planning for the LGBTQ+ Community

Tuesday 1st July, 11am at the Landmark Arts Centre

Free

An event organized in partnership with the Landmark Arts Centre. The Rainbow Retirement Day will provide free legal guidance and get attendees thinking about choosing a gay friendly care provider. Our hope is that older LGBTQ+ people can live happy, authentic lives, right until the very end of the rainbow.

Book online here: https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/shows/rainbow-retirement-day-later-life-planning-for-the-lgbtq-community/

or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk

SHORT COURSES

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Artistic Expression Group for Women

Every Monday at Barnes Green Centre, 10am to 12pm

Free

Join this friendly group with volunteer artist Helen.  A relaxed weekly session focusing on companionship, creativity and conversation.

 

No need to book, just drop in. Or please contact Janet Eaton on 020 8876 2377 or janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk

Caring Connections Drop in

At Barnes Green Centre, 1pm to 3pm

Free

Feeling low, anxious or stuck? Come and have a confidential chat.

For more information please contact Janet Eaton on 020 8876 2377 or janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk

Man with a pan cooking class

 

Thursday 22 May, 12pm at ETNA Centre

£10

Man With A Pan is a cooking club for older men. Learn to cook a delicious meal in a friendly group. Tutor Azize will lead this session, showing you how to prepare a tasty lunch. Once the food is ready the group will eat together.

This class is offered by Age UK Richmond in partnership with the ETNA Centre.

Please book your place, ideally online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-man-with-a-pan-cooking-class-may-2025-tickets-1343931608619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk

6-week Bowling Course


Hampton Bowling Club

Starts Weds 4th June

£35 

Bowling balls provided

4-week Get Into Golf course 

 

Starts Weds 18 June in Strawberry Hill 

£40

Golf clubs provided

If you sign up for a session but then find you are unable to make it, please let us know so that we can offer someone else your place. If you try to book a place and the session is already full, please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk so that we can add you to our waiting list.

For more information about the above events please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk

More Wellbeing Services Activities:

Contact us: 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk