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
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TALKS & INFORMATION EVENTS
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Peace of Mind Day |
Monday 13th May. Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Free |
Let’s make it easier to talk about hard things. At this event we will help you to think about and plan for the future, giving peace of mind to you and your family. This event is free of charge, we will add the links to book for the different talks in due course.
10am – 10.30 - Lasting Power of Attorney Talk by Nigel George TEP, Partner and Head of Life Planning Dept at Garner & Hancock Solicitors. Making a Lasting Power of Attorney ensures that one or two trusted people can make decisions for you, should you lack the ability to make them in the future. Nigel specializes in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, Trust creation and administration, Mental Capacity and End of Life Planning. Please book your free place at this talk, ideally via our online booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-peace-of-mind-day-lasting-power-of-attorney-talk-tickets-865494305767?aff=oddtdtcreator
10.45-11.15 - The benefits of decluttering your home Talk by Nancy and Susannah from Ever So Organised decluttering company in Richmond. It is easy to accumulate things we don’t really need, yet difficult to let them then go when they no longer serve us. There are many reasons people hold onto things, from sentimental to monetary value, but at what cost? Sometimes the things we keep end up negatively impacting our lives, creating mess and work. Ever So Organised are verified, trained members of APDO Association of Professional Declutterers & Organisers, which means they follow a strict code of ethics, hold full public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Both Susannah & Nancy are DBS certified. Please book, ideally via our online booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-peace-of-mind-day-benefits-of-decluttering-your-home-tickets-865547364467?aff=oddtdtcreator
11.30 - 12 - Wills and Probate Talk by Sylvia Parsonage, founder and principal at Parsonage & Co in Teddington. Sylvia has over 25 years' legal experience as a family law practitioner, with extensive knowledge in all areas of family law, wills and probate. She will cover Wills, why to have one and what to include; current Inheritance Tax rules and Probate and post death considerations Please book, ideally via our online booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-peace-of-mind-day-wills-and-probate-tickets-865555147747?aff=oddtdtcreator
12.15 - 12.45 - A conversation about funerals Talk by Natalie Charles, Funeral Director for Poppy’s Funerals in East Sheen. Poppy’s puts bereaved families at the centre of the funeral experience, helping them create the right funeral rather than selling them unnecessary packages. Poppy’s are on a mission to bust myths around death, dying and funerals and help people who wish to plan for the end of their lives. They offer a free funeral wishes consultation service to help people start the conversation about something that’s often very challenging to talk about. Please book, ideally via our online booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-peace-of-mind-day-a-conversation-about-funerals-tickets-865572830637
12.45 - 1.30 pm - Tea and cake will be served Refreshments for people who have booked onto one or more of our Peace of Mind Day talks. No charge but please book in advance to give us an idea of numbers attending, ideally via our online booking site: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-peace-of-mind-day-tea-cake-tickets-865583071267
To book you can also email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring 0208 744 1965 or see staff at your social centre. |
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Talk - Stay safe while using the internet |
Wednesday 24 April, 10am to 11am |
Free |
Our IT expert and Age UK Richmond volunteer Paula Brackenridge will give a talk on how to keep safe online while doing online shopping or online banking. You will get tips on how to spot genuine emails and will have an opportunity to ask questions. |
SHORT COURSES
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| Pilates Classes
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At Whitton Social Centre |
Free |
Try our free Pilates class on Tuesdays at the Whitton Social Centre, delivered in partnership with charity Active Women & Girls. Pilates is a gentle exercise leading to improved flexibility, increased muscle strength, relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back and reduced stress. This free class is for women over the age of 60 who are on a low income or who care for a family member or friend. |
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6-week Italian Course |
Starting on Thursday 18 April, 11am to 12pm |
£48 |
To book please contact Jayne Fanning on 020 8538 9254 or email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or book online here. |
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6-week Spanish Course |
Starting on Tuesday 9 April, 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
£35 |
To book please contact Jayne Fanning on 020 8538 9254 or email jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or book online here. |
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6-week Gardening Course |
Starts 8th April, 2pm to 3pm in Barnes |
£25 |
Alternatively you can email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Carol on 0208 744 1965. |
WEBINARS
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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:
Contact us: 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk