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
Man with a Pan	28 August, 12pm to 2pm 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-august-2025-tickets-1556439786299?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Strength Training, 6-week course	Starts Monday 1 September, 1.30pm At the ETNA Community Centre	£30	A class for people over the age of 55, using weights and exercise to strengthen and tone your body. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-6-week-strength-training-class-at-etna-centre-tickets-1556681449119?aff=oddtdtcreator
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
Pilates Course - 6 weeks	Starts Tuesday 9 September, 1.15pm At the ETNA Ccommunity Centre in St Margarets	£30	A pilates class for people over the age of 55 to improve core strength. Book online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-pilates-6-weeks-at-etna-centre-tickets-1556689021769?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.

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

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