Activities Timetable

Due to low attendance the Bridge Club at Mayfair Library is no longer operating

Every Tuesday 1.00pm-2.00pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm - Age UK Westminster’s weekly Fit4Life exercise programme at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL

With our Qualified Senior Years Fitness Class Instructors.

Fit4Life Fitness Level - 1.00pm-2.00pm - An exercise class provided by our qualified instructor ‘Daniela’ that caters for those who are more mobile. Providing exercise to increase fitness, to work muscles and encourage movement. There will be a fee of £3.00 to attend this class. Sharon will resume classes on 7th October.

Relaxing Chair Yoga – 2.30pm-3.30pm – Chair Yoga provided by our qualified instructor ‘Jennie’. FREE to attend.

Refreshments will be provided 2.00pm-2.30pm.

 

Every Wednesday 10.30am-11.30am – Fit4Life exercise classes in Pimlico North - Residents Community Hall at the Lillington and Longmoore Estate, SW1V 2ED

Join our extremely successful Fit4Life exercise class with ‘David’ our qualified instructor. There is a £3.00 fee to attend this class. Sharon will resume classes on 8th October.

Refreshments provided from 11.30am-12.30pm.

 

Fortnightly Coffee Morning Forum 11.00am-12.30pm - Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station.

Thursday 9th October – ‘Savills’ will be attending

Thursday 23rd October – ‘Savills’ will be attending

Thursday 6th  November – Guest Speaker to be arranged

Thursday 27th  November – Guest Speaker to be arranged

 

Fortnightly Coffee Morning 11.00am-1.00pm at Hotel 63, 63 Bayswater Road, London, W2 3PH

Monday 29th September – ‘Savills’ will be attending

Monday 13th October – Guest Speaker Chris Barlow ‘Buildings of Memory & Loss’

Monday 27th October – Guest Speaker Jenneba Sie-Jalloh – nostalgic presentation about ‘Whiteleys’ Department Store and Queensway.

Monday 10th November – Guest Speaker Manuela de Groot – Medici and Michelangelo.

Monday 24th November – Guest Speaker to be arranged

Monday 8th December – Guest Speaker Manuela de Groot – Christmas theme

Hotel 63 was built between 1865 and 1870. It was first known as 2 Marlborough Gate and amongst its residents, it housed the Royal Consul for Italy, his wife and son. It was renamed 63 Bayswater Road in 1938.The Hotel is close to The Swan Public House on Bayswater Road. Close to Lancaster Gate tube station(Central Line) Buses 274, 94 &148

 

Monthly Tea and Chat afternoon, 2.00pm-4.00pm at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LT.

Thursday 16th October – Guest Speaker Gina Casserly from Talking Therapies

Thursday 20th November – Guest Speaker to be arranged.

 

Wednesdays 1.30pm-3.30pm for 6 sessions, ‘CREATE’ Drawing Art workshop with Poppy St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Road, NW1 5LT - Fully Booked

Another chance to attend a Drawing workshop with CREATE.

Those registering must be available to attend all 6 classes.

1st, 8th and 15th October

 

Thursday 2nd October 3.00pm-5.00pm - Silver Sunday Celebrations at the Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL

Come and celebrate Silver Sunday with Music and Dance and Afternoon Tea supported by ‘British Land’ and ‘Marble Arch BID’. There will be Zumba, singing and music provided by the amazing students from the Southbank International School.

 

Calling Older Artists

This October, we're partnering with All is Joy, a vibrant gallery in the heart of Soho, and Age UK Westminster, to deliver a 4-day exhibition 1st October - 5th October.

Works of Art by Artists - professional or amateur of any background -  will be exhibited: paintings, sculptures, photography, film, or sound pieces. The main category is for those aged 80 and over, but there will be exhibits in our junior category for anyone under the age of 80.

Come along to view some amazing works of Art from residents of Westminster.

All is Joy Studios

75 Dean Street

London, WD1 3PU

 

Tuesday 7th October 7.30pm-10.15pm – ‘Cinderella’ at the English National Opera, London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, WC2N 4ES

Prepare to be swept away by the magic of the ENO’s Cinderella (La Cenerentola) opera, brought to life by Rossini’s exquisite score, brimming with lively melodies and emotional depth.

Cinderella dreams of finding her Prince Charming. But when you’re always cleaning up after your needy stepsisters, there’s no time to make your dreams come true.

Longing for something real: a genuine connection untouched by status or appearances, and a life where she can be seen – and loved – for who she really is, Cinderella’s imagination keeps her going. Until one special encounter with Prince Don Ramiro changes everything. He’s instantly charmed by her warmth and courage – will Cinderella find her happily ever after, after all?

 

Thursday 23rd October 1.00pm-2.30pm Social Group coffee afternoon - Hope in the Community held monthly at the Gordon Hospital, Bloomburg Street, London, SW1V 2RH

Social afternoon providing topical conversation, activities and support. Refreshments provided. Come along and let us know what activities you would like to be organised in future.

Please contact Stephen Spavin to register and to find out future dates:

Email:stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk Tel: 07969 302517

 

Information and Advice Surgeries

If you need Information and Advice, please contact our enquiry line on: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment. We hold Information and Advice surgeries at the Salvation Army Regent Hall, Church Street Library and The Abbey Centre. These are by appointment only. Call: 020 3004 5610 to book an appointment.

 

Post-discharge Support

Age UK Westminster offers a post-discharge support service for Westminster residents aged 55+. If you, or someone you know has recently been discharged from hospital, we can help support the transition back into home life. This includes services like: light shopping, assistance with prescriptions, helping with GP contact, and a regular friendly face visiting you at home. The service is free, and we can signpost you to other Age UK Westminster services as well as useful organisations in the borough.

If you would like to find out more about our post-discharge support, please contact: Email: enquiries@ageukwestminster.org.uk Tel:02030045610

 

Information & Advice with Age UK Westminster at Pimlico Health at the Marvern

Who these sessions are for:

Pimlico Health @ The Marvern patients aged 50+ by appointment only - weekly on Thursday afternoons.

Booking your appointment:

In person - with the Pimlico Health at The Marvern reception team Tel - 0207 834 6969, Monday to Friday, 10.00am – 6.30pm

What Age UK Westminster can support with:

Benefits - including Benefit checks, Pensions, Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance & Attendance Allowance applications

Cost of Living concerns - including energy bills and budgeting and food bank referrals and food pantry information, charitable grants to replace broken white goods

Transport support - including guidance on Freedom Pass, Taxi Card, Dial a Ride and Blue Badge applications

Housing - including guidance on housing transfers, Council Tax and Housing Benefit

Smart Meters – information on what they are and the benefits

Gambling Harm support on where to access support if you are experiencing gambling harm or are affected by someone’s gambling

This list is not exhaustive! Do ask if you are not sure and if we are not able to help you with a problem, we will do our best to signpost you to other organisations.

Please note that the Age UK Westminster Advisor does not provide information or advice related to health and medical issues or medication.

 

Age UK Westminster - Complex Needs Advice, Advocacy & Support

We provide Information, Advice, Advocacy & Support to older people and their carers in Westminster on and around a range of complex issues they are facing in their lives. This includes but is not limited to welfare benefits, housing & social care, health care, bereavement, family life and loneliness.

Going through a significant life event can be daunting and lonely. Sometimes you may just need someone to talk it through with and sometimes you may need more support to actually get to the bottom of what is going on.

Help available can be by going through complex forms and paperwork. Help to fill them in and/or understand what is being asked.

If you are struggling financially, we can help to maximise benefits and source any grants and charitable payments that may be available to you.

We will aim to advocate on your behalf with organisations and professionals, with you as the decision-maker, and at all times we will be guided by your views and wishes in order to help you make the right choices. We can, if necessary and with your permission, make referrals to other services and organisations if they are better placed to meet your needs.

The aim of the service is to ensure you have maximum control over the decisions and choices you make about your life while having the support to navigate around life's complex issues.

For more information call: 0203 004 5610 or email: odette.messiah@ageukwestminster.org.uk

or visit: www.ageukwestminster 

 

Age UK Westminster and Westminster Connects (WCC) are collaborating to provide basic gardening to residents of Westminster with help from volunteers.

This service provided by Westminster Connects (WCC) and their volunteers is for Westminster residents only and those residents who have mobility issues, are vulnerable and without the support of family/friends. You should have gardening tools available. If you have a garden and need basic assistance in its upkeep, please contact Stephen Spavin:

Tel: 07969 302517

Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk

 

‘A Treat for the Community’ - Luncheon offer from Park Lane Hilton, 22 Park Lane, London W1K 1BE

We’re excited to offer 20% off, every Monday from midday to 3:30pm as part of our ongoing mission to support and celebrate people in our community! Step into a buzzing British brasserie that champions bold, local flavours and the very best of our national larder. T&Cs Apply

Enjoy 20% off at Park Corner Brasserie – Quote ‘AGE UK to redeem.

Please follow the link below through which all the guests from Age UK Westminster can make their reservations.

https://www.sevenrooms.com/reservations/parkcornerbrasserie

 

Digital Learning

New library digital support drop-in dates plus learn how to use the NHS app! 

Come and join us at Age UK Westminster for our FREE digital learning sessions for age 50+ held in friendly, social group settings at libraries across Westminster.   

We now have library drop-in dates booked through until October and are working with Healthcare Central London to provide support to learn to use the NHS app at our drop-in sessions Church Street and Pimlico libraries in August. Learn how to book GP appointments online, order repeat prescriptions, view your medical records safely and get health advice anytime.  If you are attending one of these sessions, you should bring your smartphone or tablet and – if you don’t have the app and want support to set it up – photo ID (e.g. passport or driving licence) and proof of address (e.g. utility bill).  There is no need to book, and you can just turn up on the day, but if you can let us know if you are planning to attend it will help us to know how many to expect.  Call or message our Digital Inclusion Coordinator Sarah on 07399 301938 or email sarah.robinson@ageukwestminster.org.uk. 

Our usual upcoming library drop-in dates are as follows.  Please note that the session at Paddington Library now usually takes place on the third WEDNESDAY of the month. 

Bring along your own digital device if you have one (such as a mobile phone, tablet, iPad or laptop) and be supported by our dedicated volunteers to learn to use it and get online. 

The sessions are run as drop-ins so there is no need to book, and you can just turn up on the day.  However, if you have any questions, need to let us know something you need to be able to access a session, don’t have your own digital device and would like to borrow one - or if you are interested in volunteering with us - get in touch with our Digital Inclusion Coordinator Sarah on 07399 301938 or at sarah.robinson@ageukwestminster.org.uk. 

 

Marylebone Library (9-11 New Cavendish Street W1G 9UQ)

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 1:30 to 3:30pm. The next date is 2nd October. 

Church Street Library (67 Church Street NW8 8EU) 

All sessions are held on Wednesdays from 2.00pm to 4.00pm. The next date is 8th October. 

Paddington Library (Porchester Hall, 45 Porchester Road W2 5DU)

All sessions are NOW HELD ON WEDNESDAYS from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The next date is 15th October. 

Pimlico Library (Lupus Street SW1V 3AT)

All sessions are held on Thursdays from 11.00am to 1.00pm. The next date is 23rd October. 

Mayfair Library (25 South Audley Street W1K 2PB) 

All sessions are held on Fridays from 2.00pm to 3:30pm. The next date is 24th October. 

 

OTHER EXTERNAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN WESTMINSTER

Sunday 5th October 2025 10.30am - 1.30pm – ‘The Wallace Collection Silver Sunday’

Join artist Jon Sleigh on Silver Sunday for a morning of art, music, conversation, creativity and connection for those over 50. Explore our masterpieces and then create a collage based on what you have seen and heard.

No experience is necessary, and all materials will be provided.

Free, but booking is essential. Contact us at community@wallacecollection.org or 0207 563 9577 to book your free place. Carers and companions are welcome.

 

Every Friday 3.00pm-4.00pm at Walterton and Elgin Community Homes, The WECH Community Centre, Selbourne House, 36a Elgin Avenue, W9 3AZ.

Free Over 50’s Exercise Class with ‘David’ a qualified instructor for residents of Harrow Road Ward. Final class 21st November.

All welcome, drop in and give it a try or register.

Please wear trainers or plimsols.

 

Every Thursday from 5.00pm ‘Games Club’ at Victoria Library, 160 Buckingham

Palace Road Victoria SW1W 9UD

In recent years, studies have shown that engaging in social activities such as playing board games and card games can positively impact cognitive function and potentially lower the risk of developing cognitive impairment.

We have array of card games, chess, checkers, mah-jong and many others.

No need to book and everyone welcome.

 

FREE Lunchtime Concerts at Regent Hall Concert Hall, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station

1.00pm October 2nd

Band of the Irish Guards

1.00pm October 3rd

Duchess of Edinburgh String Quartet

3.00pm  Royal Academy of Music ‘Funny Bones’ Trombone Quartet

7.30pm Fulham Band

10.00am & 3.00pm October 4th

Staines Brass

3.00pm October 5th

Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

1.00pm October 10th

Royal Academy of Music - Academy Symphonic Brass

3.00pm Royal College of Music – Brass Ensemble

 

Health & Wellbeing Project - Harrow Road Elderly African and Caribbean - WECH (Walterton and Elgin Community Homes) - The WECH Community Centre Selbourne House, 36A Elgin Ave, W9 3AZ

Every Monday - Free to join Dementia-Friendly Activities:

Social and Creative Activities:

"A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That" Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Fitness Classes:

Chair-based, gentle exercise and stretches Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

To register your attendance please contact: 020 8968 6940 (Pepper Pot Centre) reception@pepperpotcentre.org.uk

 

Free cultural events for Westminster residents aged 65 or above

Out and About offers free tickets to attend cultural events such as concerts, exhibitions, film and theatre shows, coordinated by Westminster City Council. Previous offers have included tickets to the Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate Britain, Young Classical Artists Trust concerts at Wigmore Hall and English National Opera dress rehearsals.

You are only able to book onto these free events by becoming a member of the scheme by emailing outandabout@westminster.gov.uk with your name, age, postal address, telephone number and email address. We will then email you the full programme once available.

For more information please visit Cultural events for older people | Westminster City Council

 

Community Zooms from the Royal Collection Trust

Community Zoom talks run as part of our Inclusion Programme, which aims to make the Official Residences of The King and Royal Collection as accessible as possible to visitors with disabilities, and those who wouldn’t normally visit. We work with Community partners who support under-represented, disadvantaged and disabled people. Our programme of Zoom talks is for people who cannot easily visit the Official Residences of The King.

Talks take place on the first Wednesday of the month, from 2.00pm. Join us to hear about the different works in the Royal Collection and the history of the Monarchy. Talks are free and informal, and you can participate camera on or off.

Wednesday 1st October - The Gardens at the Palace of Holyrood house

Wednesday 5th November - The Royal Mews

Wednesday 3rd December - Royal Christmas Traditions

Join Zoom Meeting – camera on or off:

:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4407... ID: 440 773 2986

 

Drop In Chats every Monday 2.30pm-4.30pm at The Alcohol Service, 66Lupus Street Pimlico SW1V 3EQ

If you're looking for advice and guidance about alcohol use— whether it's for yourself, a friend, or a family member—we're here to help. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Drop in for a chat, and we can discuss the support options available to you and guide you on the next steps.

Contact us on 0800 014 7440 or p0671.engagement@cgl.org.uk for more information

 

AGE UK WESTMINSTER DEMENTIA SERVICE

Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) workshop every Tuesday 2.30pm-4.00pm

Face to face sessions for those residing in Westminster diagnosed with early-stage dementia. Our weekly group takes place at St Marylebone Parish Church, 17 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LT.

Assessment before attendance, is needed.

Please contact the Dementia Service:

Email: dementia@ageukwestminster.org.uk Or contact our enquiry line: 0203 004 5610

The wonderful ‘Visiting Angels’ will be providing an activity on Tuesday 30th September .

Monday 20th October 11.00am-1.00pm –The monthly ‘Heart of Westminster’ Memory Café  takes place every 3rd Monday of the month at Regent Hall, Welcome Hub, 275 Oxford Street, W1C 2DJ, near Oxford Circus Tube Station.

Youngmin Lee will be performing from the Royal Academy of Music.

Email: dementia@ageukwestminster.org.uk Or contact our enquiry line: 0203 004 5610

 

Newly launched Memory Café 28th October 11.00am-1.00pm supported by ‘Visiting Angels’.
Takes place on the 4th Tuesday of each month at St Mary’s Church, Bourne Street, SW1W 8JJ

The Memory Café will provide an informal, supportive environment where people with dementia and their carers can socialise and connect. It’s free to attend and light refreshments will be provided. The building is fully accessible.

Activities will be organised by Visiting Angels.

For more information or to register:

Email: dementia@ageukwestminster.org.uk Or contact our enquiry line: 0203 004 5610

 

EXTERNAL DEMENTIA SERVICES

Resonate Arts Events

Our weekly Creative Dance & Movement sessions take place on Monday 22nd & 29th September 2.00pm – 3.30pm at Penfold Community Hub, 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ. Gentle & playful movement class; chair-based. For more information, please call Katie on 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org

Our Singing with Friends Choir rehearsals restart in person at Wigmore Hall, 36 Wigmore St, W1U 2BP on Tuesday 30th September. For info, call Shelley on: 0300 030 7212, or email: info@resonatearts.org

 

Opera Holland Park - Inspire Community Concerts - Relaxed, dementia-friendly concerts
Join us for an hour of joy through music this Autumn.

Totally accessible and free of charge.

Wednesday 22nd October 2.00pm

St Mary the Boltons, SW10 9TB

Doors open 1.45pm Concert 2.00pm-3.00pm

Thursday 13th November 2.00pm

St Barnabas, Kensington, W14 8LH

Doors open 1.45pm Concert 2.00pm-3.00pm

Book online or walk-in on the day

Book at: www.operahollandpark.com/news/free-community-concert 020 3846 6225
inspire@operahollandpark.com

 

Other Westminster Listings

Singing for the Mind Thursdays, 2.00pm – 4.00pm (weekly, excluding public holidays)
The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St John’s Wood Road, NW8 7HA
Singing for the Mind is a stimulating, professionally-led, friendly and, above all, fun singing session for people with memory loss. Contact sfm@ljs.org or 020 7286 5181 to learn more and to register.

 

Free Wills Month – October 2025

Age UK have partnered with Free Wills Month to give our supporters the opportunity to have a simple will written or updated for free.

Free Wills Month takes place in March and October every year, and it will be returning in October 2024.

Age UK supporters who are 55 or over can have a simple will written or updated free of charge by a participating solicitor.

If you choose to write your will through Free Wills Month we hope you'll consider leaving a gift in your will to Age UK, although there's no obligation to do so.

Free Wills Month takes part in selected locations across England, Scotland and Wales.

Exact locations will be confirmed closer to the time. Contacting Free Wills Month directly is always the best way to find your local participating solicitor.

How do I take part?

• Visit theFree Wills Month website and type in your postcode – or give them a call on 0333 022 0396 – to find out which solicitors are taking part in your local area.
• Book an appointment directly with a Free Wills Month solicitor during October.
• Consider leaving a gift in your Will to Age UK.

 

TFL - Changes to concessionary photocard fees  

The application fee for the 60+ London Oyster card will increase to £35 from £20. Alongside this, the fee for the annual eligibility check, (which was introduced in 2019 and is set at 50 per cent of the application fee) will increase from £10 to £18. There will be no changes to the fees associated with the Freedom Pass, which is managed by London Councils. 

The 60+ Oyster photocard has the biggest gap between the estimated revenue that we would receive were these journeys paid for, and the income we receive through fees. While the increase for the 60+ London Oyster card concession is higher than other concessions, this will bring the fee to the same price as the equivalent National Rail photocard which gives only one-third off National Rail travel, whereas the 60+ London photocard scheme offers unlimited free travel on the Tube, buses, TfL rail services and most National Rail services within London (except between 04.30-09.30 on weekdays). 

As part of these changes, we have carried out equality impact assessments to assess the potential impact and will continue to engage with stakeholders. Fee information will also be updated on our website and at stations across London where applicable. For more information on travel concessions in London – visit https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel  

 

The Lord Mayor’s Office – Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree

The Lord Mayor’s Office is busy planning for this year’s Trafalgar Square Christmas tree and are keen to hear from people who may have stories or photos from years gone by – perhaps even from the very first tree in 1947.

They wondered whether we have any service users who may have fond memories of the tree from their childhood. If so, they would love the chance to speak with them.

Their aim is to share some of these stories on their communications channels to celebrate the history of this tradition.

If you have any fond memories that you would like to share, please contact Stephen Spavin:

Tel: 07969 302517

Email: Stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk 

 

Storyteller ‘Ageing while Black’

Age UK are launching their report ‘Ageing while Black’ report which concentrates on the experiences of Black Caribbean older people in England

The report aims to highlight the specific issues faced by Black people as they age in the UK. The key messages they hope to highlight are:

• One in four Black pensioners in the UK lives in poverty – compared with around one in six pensioners overall. 
• Rates of poor health among Black men and women are equivalent to White British people ten years older. 
• Black households are far less likely to own their homes (31%) compared with the national average (65%) and are more than twice as likely to live in social housing. 
• Black households aged over 50 are twice as likely to live in housing deprivation in comparison (10.3% vs 5.3% from all ethnic groups). 

Age UK would appreciate any Service users who would like to help partner with Age UK to talk about their experiences to the media,

Further details can be found by following the link:

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/siteassets/documents/reports-and-publications/reports-and-briefings/equality-and-human-rights/ageing-while-black.pdf#:~:text=Taking%20a%20life%20course%20approach%2C%20this%20report,relation%20to%20financial%20security%2C%20health%20and%20wellbeing

If you would like to help with this report, please contact Stephen Spavin:

Tel: 07969 302517

Email: stephen.spavin@ageukwestminster.org.uk