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

Activity

Date/Location

Cost

Book

Friday Bingo

Alternate Fridays from 1pm at our Barnes Green Centre

£1

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

TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS

Activity

Date/Location

Cost

Book

SHORT COURSES

Activity	Date/Location	Cost	Book
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
Walking Football	Tuesdays, 10am to 11am at St Mary's University Teddington	£5 per session to be paid on the day	Want to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy football at a gentler pace? We’re excited to introduce our new Tuesday Walking Football Club. Our first session will take place on 6 January and designed at a slower pace, to give less able players a comfortable and enjoyable way to take part. Enjoy light exercise, friendly games, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. No experience needed, just comfortable shoes and a willingness to join in. To book your place please contact Ebru on ebru.ozsavasci@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
Ageless Voices - tester session	26th February, 2.30pm to 4.30pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre	Free	A professional singer will teach you voice and breathing techniques to keep your vocals sounding young and strong. This event is free but booking is essential. Please book your place, ideally online here: Age UK Richmond - Ageless Voices Taster Session at Age UK Richmond Upon Thames - England \| Yapsody Alternatively contact Ebru on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk.
6-week Indoor Rowing Course	Starts 4th March at Twickenham Rowing Club.	£30 for the 6-week course	Prepare to fall in love with a new sport that's way more doable than you might think! Expert coach Su will teach you proper rowing techniques, the same as if you were to row on the water. There will be a strong focus on posture and core engagement and a gradual build of cardiovascular fitness. The course will be held indoors at Twickenham Rowing Club on beautiful Eel Pie Island in Twickenham. There will be time for a good chat over refreshments after each class. Please note the session dates as there is a break in the middle of the course: Weds 4 March Weds 11 March Weds 18 March Break for 2 weeks Weds 8 April Weds 15 April Weds 22 April Book online: https://age-uk-richmond.yapsody.com/event/index/865617/age-uk-richmond-6-week-indoor-rowing-course For more information please contact wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965. If this course sells out please join the Yapsody waiting list. You do not need to print out a Yapsody ticket, all attendees will be on our register. 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:

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Outings

Online and at home activities

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