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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

Activity

Date/Location

Cost

Book

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop Wednesday 3 December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre £25 for all materials, a glass of fizz & minced pie, plus a £30 online donation to support Age UK Richmond to be made on the night.

Please book online here: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7MCTY57C21Y/checkout/MVD54K57IVGQWYEUTF73SDGC

 

Festive two Course Lunch & Quiz 30th December, 12pm to 2pm at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre £10 includes a glass of wine/beer

Lovely chef Sandra will home-cook a lasagne (vegetarian option available). We will enjoy a quiz too.

 

To book please email or call Jayne, jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8538 9254.

Reminiscence Roadshow 2. Christmas Show – "’Tis the Season to Be Jolly" by Christine Garland

2nd December, 11am (no booking needed) at Barnes Green Centre

Please ask

A small team of performers bring the memories alive through readings, songs and little sketches, remembering Christmases of the past, including festive songs and carols.

 

For more information and to book please email or call Janet, janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8876 2377.

Christmas Lunch -   Age UK Richmond & FiSH, St Osmunds school choir and entertainment

 

16th December, 11.45am - 3pm at Barnes Green Centre

Cost £20 per person, includes 2 course meal, drinks and choir

 

For more information and to book please email or call Janet, janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8876 2377.

 

Pre-new year lunch

 

Tuesday 30th December, 12pm - 2pm (booking essential) at Barnes Green Centre

Please ask

Age UK Richmond & FiSH together, lets raise a glass with a 2 course lunch to bring in the new year. Transport may be arranged through FiSH.

 

For more information and to book please email or call Janet, janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8876 2377.

Winter Fair

14th November, 11am to 3pm at Whitton Social Centre

Please ask

For more information and to book please email or call Surinder, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8894 4963.

Diana's Christmas Quiz

21st November, 2pm to 4pm at Whitton Social Centre

Please ask

For more information and to book please email or call Surinder, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8894 4963.

Christmas Cream Tea

5th December, 2pm to 4pm at Whitton Social Centre

Please ask

For more information and to book please email or call Surinder, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8894 4963.

Christmas Party

19th December, 12pm to 4pm at Whitton Social Centre

Please ask

For more information and to book please email or call Surinder, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8894 4963.

Pantomine - Dick Wittington

9th January, 10am to 2pm at  Whitton Social Centre

Please ask

For more information and to book please email or call Surinder, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8894 4963.

Christmas Pub Lunches

 

Please ask

Forget Me Not Christmas Lunch at Squires Garden Centre

Wednesday 10th December, 12pm - 2.30pm

Tide End Christmas Lunch

Thursday 11th December, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Squires Garden Centre Christmas Lunch

Wednesday 17th December, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

For more information and to book please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.

 TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS

Activity

Date/Location

Cost

Book

People and Gardens of Twickenham Park from Richmond Historic Society – speaker Andrew George

 9th December, 11am at Barnes Green Centre

 

For more information and to book please email or call Janet, janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk  or call 020 8876 2377.

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