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

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

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 Session	Tuesday 5 August, 12.15pm - 1.45pm at our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre	Free	Compassion through Creativity: Free Journaling Taster Session. This free 90-minute taster offers a supported space to explore Compassion Journaling - a therapeutic writing practice that can help you navigate life's challenges with greater self-kindness and confidence. "The space you create allows inner world wisdom to emerge. I feel less alone ... other people have similar thoughts ... that they do not talk about in daily life." Group sizes are kept intentionally small to help foster connection and emotional safety. All levels of writing experience welcome. Please book online here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-compassion-journaling-session-tickets-1427562189939?aff=oddtdtcreator If all spaces are fully booked, please email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk to be added to the waiting list or to find out about similar events. The session will be led by Kate Poll, MSc, a writing for wellbeing practitioner who specialises in reflective practice & compassion journaling.
Man with a Pan	24 July, 12pm to 4pm 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. Shuli restaurant will lead this session and will talk about making curry 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: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-man-with-a-pan-cooking-class-july-2025-tickets-1460709113279?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively please ring Carol at Age UK Richmond on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@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:

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Online and at home activities

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