Social events, short courses, talks & webinars
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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| Later Life Planning |
Wednesday 30 April at 10am, Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free of charge |
Join this talk to help you plan for later life with advice from an independent financial advisor. Please email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or alternatively call 020 8538 9254 to book your place. |
| 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. |
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 |
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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 |
| 6-week Gardening Course |
In Barnes Starts on Thursday 3 April at 2pm |
Cost £25 |
A beautiful community-run garden where we will carry out practical gardening tasks, with time to chat in a friendly group. The course covers caring for seedlings, regenerative growing, soil health & composting, companion planting and much more. Please book your place, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - 6 week gardening course Tickets, Thu, Apr 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite. Alternatively please ring Carol on 0208 744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Six Weeks Strength Training with Ash |
Starts Monday 7 April At ETNA Centre |
£30 |
Please book, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - 6 Week - Strength Training Class at ETNA Centre Tickets, Mon 7 Apr 2025 at 13:30 | Eventbrite Alternatively please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965. |
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6-week Pilates course |
Starts Tuesday 22 April, 1.15pm |
£30 for the 6 classes |
Join our 6 week pilates course at the ETNA Centre in St Margarets aimed at people over the age of 55. Fitness instructor Mags will lead this course. Pilates can help increase core strength, improve posture, and prevent injuries, among other benefits. Studies have shown that pilates improves quality of life by having a positive effect on depression and pain, most notably decreasing back pain. Please bring your own pilates/yoga/exercise mat or borrow one if you can. 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-pilates-with-mags-6-weeks-april-tickets-1320136727489?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
| Man with a pan cooking class
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Thursday 24 April, 12pm at ETNA Centre |
£10 |
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Tablet & Smartphone Workshop in partnership with eBay |
Thursday 8 May, 11am in central Richmond |
£4 - includes refreshments |
We are inviting you to our two-hour technology workshop with eBay– bring your mobile phone, laptop or tablet and our friendly techies will help you with any questions or problems on a one-to-one basis.
Or contact Ebru on 0208 744 1965 or email connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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