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

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
Compassion Journaling Course, 4-week Course	Starts Friday 5 September, 12.15pm At Twickenham Wellbeing Centre	£30	A gentle 4-week creative course designed to help you develop a kinder relationship with yourself – through writing, art, and reflection. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-4-week-compassion-journaling-course-tickets-1590853358219?aff=oddtdtcreator
Creative project at Orleans House Gallery	Starts 26 September	Free of charge	Starting this September, artist Abigail Hunt will be working with a group of Age UK Richmond members to shape an exhibition about the power and importance of play and imagination at every age. Abigail will be leading a series of sessions at the gallery, involving friendly chats, sharing ideas, and practical creative activities. In the spring the work will be exhibited and creators will be credited! Dates: Sept 26 / Oct 10 / Oct 24 / Nov 7 / Nov 21 / Dec 11th + 5 more in 2026 Free of charge but please only sign up if you can commit to attend Please book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-orleans-house-gallery-communal-creative-project-tickets-1586732683169?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965.
Brain Gym Course	Starts 3 October to 31 October, 1.3pm to 2.30pm at the ETNA Centre		A 4 week course to keep your brain feeling young! Book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-brain-gym-course-tickets-1684312607349?aff=oddtdtcreator
Man with a Pan	23 October, 12pm to 2pm at the ETNA Centre in St Margarets.	£10	Learn to cook a delicious meal in a friendly group. The session is aimed at men over the age of 55. Book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-man-with-a-pan-cooking-class-october-2025-tickets-1796282161299?aff=oddtdtcreator

f 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:

Regular Activities at Community Locations

Outings

Online and at home activities

Connect to Tech – Enhance Digital Skills

Community Connections