Wellbeing Services activities and events
Contact our Wellbeing Services Team on wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk and 020 8744 1965.
Our Wellbeing Services form part of a wider partnership of 20 local charities supporting adults of all ages to live independently, improve wellbeing and stay connected with their local community, called the Community Independent Living Service (CILS). If we don’t offer the support you need, we will try and put you in contact with another organisation who can.
We also work closely with other organisations, voluntary groups, community centres and educational institutions in the delivery of our services. We are always open to feedback, comments and suggestions.
Our activities take place at a range of community locations and online at home.
Please expand each of the sections below to display our latest activities and events:
Regular Activities at Community Locations
We run a variety of groups, classes and activities to improve wellbeing at a range of community locations, including our three Social & Wellbeing Centres in Twickenham, Whitton and Barnes.
Please note pre-booking is essential for all our activites; please contact each Social Centre directly or email the Wellbeing Services team on wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
TIMETABLES OF ACTIVITIES
Activities at Twickenham Wellbeing Centre
We offer a range of sessions, groups and activities at our centre in Twickenham.
Free membership for those in receipt of pension credit.
Annual membership: £43 single, £75 per couple, small activity charges apply, however the activities marked with a * don't require a membership.
Contact: 0208 538 9254, jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk
TWICKENHAM WELLBEING CENTRE
Activities at Barnes Green Centre
We offer a range of sessions, groups and activities at our centre in Barnes.
Free membership for those in receipt of pension credit.
Annual membership: £43 single, £75 per couple, small activity charges apply, however the activities marked with a * don't require a membership.
Contact: 020 8876 2377, janet.eaton@ageukrichmond.org.uk
BARNES GREEN CENTRE
Activities at Whitton Social Centre
We offer a range of sessions, groups and activities at our centre in Whitton.
Free membership for those in receipt of pension credit.
Annual membership is £25 single and £40 for a couple, small activity charges apply, however please note the activites markes with a * do not require a membership.
Contact: 020 8894 4967, surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk
WHITTON SOCIAL CENTRE
Activities at other Community Locations
Small activity charges apply.
Contact: 020 8744 1965, wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Pub Restaurant Lunches
If you need further support please contact our Wellbeing Services Team on 020 8744 1965 or wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Onetime and short Courses, Talks and Webinars
| Activity | Date/Location |
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Tablet and Smartphone Workshop in partnership with eBay. Two hour technology workshop – bring your mobile phone, laptop or tablet and our friendly techies will help you with any questions or problems. |
Thursday 2nd November at 11am in central Richmond | £5 |
Please book, ideally via our online ticketing website Eventbrite here. Or contact Ebru Ozsavasci on 0208 744 1965 or email connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Mindful Movement and Breathing
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Starts Wednesday 1 November at 1.45pm at Barn Elm Sports Trust |
£4 in advance online or £5 cash on day |
You can book a 6 week block in advance for £4 a week online: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-6-weeks-mindful-movement-and-relaxation-class-tickets-730418550547?aff=oddtdtcreator We will have 5 places available each week for walk-ins who will be charged £5, paying cash only. For more information please ring Carol Horne on 0208 744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Qi Gung Session Qigong is a mind-body exercise form that uses meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself. A light lunch will also be available. |
Whitton Social Centre Tuesday 31st October from 3.00 – 3.30pm |
£5 |
For more information please ring Surinder Kaur on 020 8894 4963 or email surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Ear Clinic Monday 13th November, various time slots
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Twickenham Wellbeing Centre |
Please contact jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk
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Time-catch with us Keep the past alive! Capture your memoirs, family history or wisdom for posterity. Recall your past selves and adventures through words, pictures, letters, recordings or crafts. We’ll share ideas and resources and you’ll have the opportunity to do your own time-catching, with plenty of encouragement and advice on hand. This activity may continue in the new year if there is demand. |
Barnes Green Centre from 10am-12 on Friday 20 October and Friday 17 November.
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£3 includes refreshments |
For more information please ring Marie Therese Keegan on 0208 744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
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Beetle Drive If you can roll a dice and draw a circle, come join the fun! |
Friday 27 October at 2pm Whitton Social Centre |
£3 |
For more information, please ring Surinder Kaur on 020 8894 4963 or email surinder.kaur@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
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Music Harmony with Age UK Richmond and the Otakar Kraus Music Trust A six-week course for people with dementia
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At Age UK Richmond’s Twickenham Wellbeing Centre. Starts Wednesday 15th November from 10am to 11am and runs for 6 weeks in total. Our final session will be on Wednesday 20th December. |
The cost is just £5 per couple (ie person living with dementia and their care giver) per week so £30 for a 6-week course. |
The course is delivered by a qualified music therapist. Please book your place, ideally online here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/age-uk-richmond-music-harmony-for-people-with-dementia-and-their-carers-tickets-740875266867?aff=oddtdtcreator Alternatively you can ring 0208 744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
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| Diwali Celebrations in partnership with Multicultural Richmond
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Monday 13th of November at Whitton Social Centre |
£5 (members free) |
Join us from 10.00am for a traditional Diwali celebration with songs and dancing until 12.30pm followed by lunch. We may have some indoor sparklers. Food will be Indian vegetarian including snacks. To book please contact Surinder Kaur on 020 8894 4963 or with Multicultural Richmond on 020 8893 9555. |
Outings
Consider joining us for a day out.
In January we went on a backstage tour of Hampton Hill Theatre. In February our visit to The National Archives for a curator-led tour of the exhibition, Treason: People, Power & Plot, proved so popular we have filled a second date in March. During the summer we visited Whitstable and also the Desing Museum in London.
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Christmas Outing to Petworth House
Known hazards: Journey by motorway. Ten-minute walk from carpark to house. Cobblestones. |
We have two dates for you to choose from: On Wednesday, 29 November* On Tuesday, 5 December
*If you are coming from Barnes, there will be transport to/from Twickenham provided by Fish for the 29 November visit. |
Cost: £39 which includes coach travel to/from Twickenham or Whitton Age UK centres and entry to Petworth House. Or pay £24 if you are a member of The National Trust. |
Bookings open on Wednesday, November 1st at 9.am. Either at your Age UK Richmond Centre (Twickenham, Barnes and Whitton) or via Eventbrite following this links which opens for booking on 1st of Nov: Book for November here: Book for December here: Payment secures your place. For further information, contact wellbeing services on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk |
Booking system:
Our outings programme has always been very popular but lately demand for places has soared. Please kindly note it is no longer feasible to notify people individually about trips or put names down in advance.
Instead, we publish a list of outings online and posters will be displayed in advance in our social centres for those not online. Going forward, we will announce the date the outing goes on sale in advance giving everyone an equal chance to book a ticket on that date.
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
For more information on outings, contact wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk or ring Marie Therese Keegan on 0208 744 1965.
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Online and at Home
We know not everyone can attend our groups or sessions in the person. Therefore, we have home-based and online options to support your wellbeing.
TELEPHONE CHATS
Enjoy chatting to one of our friendly volunteers over the phone or by video call once a week – or however often you might need it.
We are also offering a specific telephone chats service for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender older people. More information about this can be found here.
Contact Jayne Fanning on jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 02085389254.
ACCOMPANIED WALKS
If you would like a friendly volunteer to accompany you on a walk we can help. You may be lacking a bit of confidence, be recovering after a fall or just looking for company!
We will ask you a few questions about your mobility before you can use the service. We may refer you to the NHS Falls & Bones Health Service for an assessment before you can use the service. You must be able to mobilise without support.
Contact Jayne Fanning on jayne.fanning@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 02085389254.
SPARK WELLBEING COURSE
Spark is a seven-week wellbeing course that aims to spark joy, connection and creativity in your life. Through weekly themes, selected readings and a choice of activities you'll discover (and often re-ignite) the things that bring you delight. The course is hand delivered to your door in a box and supported with a weekly group telephone conference call (optional but good fun!).
Contact Marie – Therese Keegan on mt.keegan@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Other creative opportunities such as diary club, writing challenges, art journaling, letter-writing salon. We have so many ideas for you! Diaries and inspiration will be provided. .
Contact Marie – Therese Keegan on mt.keegan@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
WRITING CHALLENGES
Our invitation to you is to take pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and respond to our prompts for creative and expressive writing.
Contact Marie – Therese Keegan on mt.keegan@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
ONLINE EXERCISE CLASSES
Please note that there will be a charge of £4 per class, payable via Eventbrite (links below) for a month at a time.
| Activity | Day/Time | Zoom Link |
| Tai Chi with Robin | Tuesdays at 11am to 12pm | Zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84578258128?pwd=dWkwWTYzMG5Zdlhpa3FRcTZvdHNQZz09Meeting ID: 845 7825 8128Passcode: 335465 |
| Zumba Gold with Tara | Thursdays at 10am to 11am | Zoom link:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87676953559?pwd=QlFqNk5mTmY2S01oUUV6U2ZNdXREQT09Meeting ID: 876 7695 3559Passcode: 496829 |
ON DEMAND VIDEOS
| Activity | Type |
Description | Access by clicking the picture |
| Fit for men with Stephen | Exercise | Stephen's sessions are practical, effective and safe to do at home. Follow his 10 minute exercise routines. |  |
| Walking Football with Ash | Exercise | Try our taster session and keep moving. This is a quick but effective 8 minute session, you will need to use a sturdy chair. |  |
| Man with a Pan with Mary | Cooking | Take a break from exercise and engage in cooking a delicious healthy meal with Mary. |  |
| Ukulele sing-a-long with Tara | Music | Join Tara during Ukulele sing-a-long sessions. |  |
| Zumba Gold with Catherine |
Exercise, Dance | Join Catherine with energetic Zumba Gold exercise sessions. |  |
| Tai Chi with Andi | Exercise | Tai Chi is a martial art from 13th-century China. Tai Chi is now practised around the world as a health-promoting exercise, it reduces stress, improves posture, balance and general mobility and increases muscle strength in the legs. |  |
| Seated Strength with Victoria | Exercise | Join Victoria in a series of seated strength exercise classes for a total body workout using a chair. |  |
| Low Impact Aerobic Exercise with Bryan | Exercise | Bryan takes you through a 20 minute exercise routine, starting with a warm up and mobilisation and then slowly building to a cardio workout by increasing your heart rate and moving around in simple movement patterns. Everyone can work at their own level. |  |
Connect to Tech
Our Connect to Tech Service is designed to promote IT independence in later life. We can help you get online and connected if you are new to the world of computers, or help you develop your existing skills. There are many benefits to being online!
For more information about help with computers, tablets or smart phones please email connectottech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.
Visit our Connect to Tech page here.
Community Connections
Would you like to join in with activities in your community and meet new people, but need some support to take that first leap?
Our new Community Connections Service can help. This service, for older residents in the borough of Richmond, has been set up to support people who want to join a social centre, local club or activity for retired people but who don’t want to go alone. You may have lost confidence during the lockdowns or following an illness, or you may be new to the area and prefer to try unfamiliar places with a companion.
For a period of 6 weeks, a friendly Community Connections Volunteer will be at hand to help in a variety of ways, including making 4 journeys together, either walking or on local buses. Our Volunteer can help you:
Discovering activities & hobbies; Your Volunteer will offer support and encouragement to help you connect with activities and hobbies you like, by providing information on groups & activities that are available in the local area.
Confidence in meeting new people and reconnecting with the community; Your Volunteer can meet you in a local cafe or somewhere else in the community to build confidence with meeting new people and connecting with the community. Volunteers can accompany you to a group or activity for the first time too.
Connecting with others online/ virtually; Your Volunteer can refer you to our free Digital Skills Connect to Tech Service to help you try online social activities, even if you have never done this before. We have tablet/computers with built-in cameras that we can lend for a period of time, alongside lessons from one of our technology volunteers who can teach how to use the device. Our tablets are mobile enabled so do not need any home broadband connection to use them.
Who is the service for?
This free of charge service is for Richmond upon Thames residents who are over 60 years and:
- Have little or no social contact with others and feel lonely or isolated
- Would like support to meet new people, connect with others and expand their social circle
- Can walk or use public transport without any physical support needed from a volunteer. Please note this is not a carer or transport service
To access this free service please contact our Wellbeing Services team on 020 8744 1965 or email wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk