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Silver SundaySilver Sunday, celebrating older residents and their contribution to our communities. A guide to free events in your area.
6 October
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Make the most of the free and fun activities on offer just for you this Silver Sunday.
Silver Sunday on 6 October is a day for older people to celebrate. There will be free activities and events happening across the borough and surrounding areas to help you meet people and try new things.
The activities are open to anyone aged 65 or over and their carers. The day also introduces you to the many community groups and council services which are on offer to you throughout the year.
All the activities are free of charge and occurring on Sunday 6 October 2013 unless otherwise specified. Most activities do not require advance booking and are open to all on a first come first served basis on the day. Any events that require advance booking will be clearly flagged with relevant contact details.
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North of the borough
St. Charles Community Kitchen Gardeners
12 midday to 4pm:Age UK Kensington and Chelsea plant sale of seedlings
2 to 2.30pm:Growing culture, talk and demo of extraordinary crops for nutrition and nourishment
3 to 3.30pm:Bee interested, winter garden salad talk and taster session.With over 30 garden plots, the Community Kitchen Gardeners have been working on enriching our community through redeveloping land, creating a social scene for people to meet, have fun and ultimately feeding the community with the fruits (and veggies) of their labour. Join them on Silver
Activities across the borough
Sunday. The event will be under cover in bad weather. St. Charles Community Kitchen Garden, Garden Courtyard, St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, North Kensington, W10 6DZNearest Tube: Ladbroke GroveWill Gould 07432 030067will.community [email protected]
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Open Age creative writing word games
1.30 to 2.30pm Open Age is a user led charity providing over 150 weekly preventative activities within Kensington and Chelsea. With qualified tutors, volunteers and staff, the aim is to support residents’ health and wellbeing, combat loneliness and isolation and have fun and meet new friends. Try your hand at a special creative writing word games activity. Positive Age Centre Dalgarno Way, W10 5JNNearest tube: Ladbroke GroveJane Yeomans 020 8960 [email protected]
Open Age & Age UK Kensington & Chelsea Gardening event
11am to 12.30pm Wrap up for outdoor gardening, come and share your tips and learn how to make infused oils with home grown food.
Plot 10 St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing Community Garden Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ
Nearest Tube: Ladbroke GroveCatherine Pymar 020 8964 [email protected]
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Open Age film screening of ‘The Great Gatsby’
2.30 to 5pm Escape to the golden age of jazz, the glamour of New York and a classic story of the American dream. Join us to watch this visually stunning film and reminisce about the parties and fashion of your youth.
Open Age 1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL
Nearest Tube: Ladbroke GroveCatherine Pymar020 8964 [email protected]
Open Age Silver Sunday papers
11am to 12 middayJoin us to read the Sunday papers over a cup of tea or coffee, put the world to rights and puzzle over or even master the crossword. Papers and refreshment provided.
Alan Morkhill House 88 St. Marks Road W10 6BY
Nearest tube: Ladbroke GroveJane Yeomans 020 8960 [email protected]
Open Age chair Zumba
1 to 2pm Take part in a gentle exercise class, all abilities welcome. Don’t worry if exercise is generally not your thing, and rhythm and coordination are not your strengths, all you need is a sense of humour, a little bit of enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun. Dress comfy.
Positive Age Centre Dalgarno Way, W10 5JN
Nearest tube: Ladbroke GroveJane Yeomans 020 8960 [email protected]
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Octavia Foundation’s Afternoon Tea
2 to 5pmOctavia Housing provides more than 4,000 quality affordable homes in inner London. Octavia Housing founded the Octavia Foundation which in turn is delivering a programme of activities that have a positive impact on communities and individuals. Join them for afternoon tea with entertainment.
Limited spaces available, booking required, and transport support available.
Kensington Day Centre 24-28 Convent Gardens, W11 1NJ
Nearest tube: Ladbroke Grove
020 8354 5500 please ask to speak to a member of the Care and Support Team.
Second Half Centre Art exhibition
Opening party Friday 4 October 6 to 8pm. Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October exhibition open 11am to 4pm.At the beautifully refurbished Second Half Centre over 50’s can rediscover hobbies, learn new skills and make new friends. Weekly activities range from international cooking, gardening and drama to art, exercise and computer classes. There are also workshops to build confidence and help those wishing to return to work.St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing Exmoor Street, W10 6DZNearest tube: Ladbroke Grove020 8962 5500
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Centre of the borough
Make your own winter planter
10.30am to 12.30pm or 1.30 to 3.30pmBe ready to get your hands dirty. Sybil Thorndike House Gardening Club, who have been providing inspiration to the community with their garden and plant sale activities, will help you to make your own winter planter to take home and nurture. Refreshments and materials will all be provided.Booking is required, please see below for contact details.Location: Sybil Thorndike House, Kramer Mews, SW5 9JGNearest tube: Earls Court/West Brompton.Valmir Silva020 7370 [email protected]
Holland Park ecology and nature walk
10.30am to 12 midday or 1 to 2.30pmPop on your walking shoes and join us at the new Ecology Centre. After an introduction to the local environment and biodiversity there will be a nature walk to the park’s wildlife area to find some of the inhabitants of the pond and woodland.Please note the event will be held in the new Ecology Centre if the weather is poor. Ecology Centre Holland Park Ecology Centre The Stable Yard, W8 6LUNearest tube: Kensington High Street or Holland ParkThe Ecology Centre 020 7938 8186
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Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre Community activity hub
12 midday to 4pm The centre offers NHS health services such as GP’s and dentists’ services under one roof in addition to wider services to improve your wellbeing such as the ‘Time bank’ which brings community people together to exchange skills at no cost. There will be a range of activities on the day to support health and wellbeing. Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre 2b Hogarth Road, SW5 0PTNearest tube: Earls CourtAmy Stephenson 020 7341 0300amy.stephenson@ turning-point.co.uk
Age UK Kensington and Chelsea Energy bill advice sessions
12 midday to 3pm Age UK Kensington and Chelsea is a local charity working to ensure that older people’s voices are heard and their independence is supported. We provide services to older people including homecare, I.T coaching, volunteer escorts and befrienders, de-cluttering, information and advice and support for people with dementia.Please bring a copy of your energy bill. Earls Court Health and Wellbeing Centre 2b Hogarth Road, SW5 0PTNearest tube: Earls CourtTasio Cabello020 8969 [email protected]
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Silver Sunday golf
11am to 12middayIf you want to learn how to putt or practise your swing, please dress comfortably and come and join our golf instructor.Holland Park, Ilchester Place, W8 6LU. Please note if there is heavy rain on the day the session will be cancelled. Report to Holland Park reception upon arrival.Booking is required, please see below for contact details.Nearest tube: Kensington High Street or Holland ParkArianna Billines 020 7938 [email protected]
Brompton and Earls Court local history event
Wednesday 2 October, 2 to 4.45pm Brompton Library provides books, CD’s, DVD’s, audio books, e-books, and coffee mornings. Join us for Brompton
and Earls Court’s local history event at Brompton Library.Meeting Room at Brompton Library, 210 Old Brompton Road, London, SW5 0BSNearest tube: Earls Court and West BromptonStephanie Webb 020 7361 3010information.services@ rbkc.gov.uk
Guided tour of Brompton Cemetery
2 to 3.15pmBrompton Cemetery is Grade I listed and one of Britain’s oldest and most distinguished garden cemeteries. The Friends of Brompton Cemetery work to preserve this remarkable site and they offer visitors Sunday afternoon tours. Put on your walking shoes and join the tour.Please note if there is heavy rain at the time of the event the tour will be cancelled.Brompton Cemetery Old Brompton Road SW10 9UG Please meet at Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road
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entrance, SW10 9UGDavid Beauchamp 020 7376 5756 www.brompton-cemetery.org
Time of Your Life Fair
11 October 11.30am to 4pmThe 16th annual fair will be run by Age UK Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith and Fulham Older People’s Consultative Forum. Make this your one-stop shop for information about health, keeping active, volunteering, nutrition and money matters. A free café and raffle add to the fun. Grand Hall Kensington Town Hall Hornton Street, W8 7NXNearest tube: Kensington High StreetAge UK Kensington and Chelsea on 020 8960 8137
South of the borough
New Horizons multi activity centre
10 to 11amHow to knit-make bracelets, or an introduction to creative writing, or Zumba
10 to 11.30amIntroduction to English history
10am to 12 middayOriental head, neck and back massage
11am to 12 middayLearn to crochet, or join in chair based exercise to music, or introductory French
11.30am to 12.30pm Introduction to email and internet
12 midday to 1pmEnjoy a game of Quingo, or stretch and tone class or an introduction to lip reading
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12 to 2pmIntroduction to Reiki
12.45 to 1.45pmIntroduction to social media, Facebook and Twitter
1 to 2pm Introduction to yoga breathing, or belly dancing, or introduction to journalism
2 to 3pm Introduction to art; or exercising with arthritis, or introduction Spanish, or digital photography
3 to 4pmIntroduction to jewellery making, or book breakNew Horizons is a multi activity centre for residents aged from 50 into their 90s run by Open Age, Age UK Kensington and Chelsea and the Guinness Trust. New Horizons celebrates age and experience whilst providing activities to promote lifelong learning. On Silver Sunday, there will be a number of different activities:Places allocated on a first come basis.
New Horizons Guinness Trust Estate, Cadogan Street Chelsea, SW3 2PFNearest tube: Sloane SquareRoshan Raghavan-Day020 7590 8970rraghavan-day@ new-horizons-chelsea.org.uk
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Age UK Kensington and Chelsea Digital clinic
11.30am to 2pm Bring in your gadgets and discover their potential. Age UK Kensington and Chelsea will be providing a free digital clinic for using mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and tablets. The centre will also be providing a lunch for £4.Booking not required for the digital clinic, but booking is required for lunch. Chelsea Theatre 7 World’s End Place Kings Road, SW10 0DRNearest tube: Fulham Broadway/Sloane SquareTasio Cabello 020 8969 [email protected]
Silver Sunday quiz
2 to 4pmThe Library Service as well as providing books, e-books, CD’s and DVD’s provides a range of community services such as I.T and study facilities and a home library service delivering books to people at home. Come stimulate your mind and join us for a Silver Sunday quiz.Chelsea Library, Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, SW3 3EZNearest tube: South Kensington/Sloane Square.Sue Cornish 020 7361 [email protected]
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Aquamotion
Tuesday 8 October 12 midday to 1pm Dig out your swimsuit and join us in the swimming pool for a fun exercise session to music, including the optional use of foam weights. It is low impact and ideal exercise for those over 65. Chelsea Sports Centre, Chelsea Manor Street Chelsea, SW3 5PL Nearest tube: Sloane Square/South Kensington.Arianna Billines 020 7938 8182
Holy Trinity Brompton Classical Concert
Thursday 26 September
Doors open at 2.30pm.Concert starts promptly at 3pmHoly Trinity Brompton has an extensive volunteering scheme supporting local residents to get out into the community as well as activities to help maintain their wellbeing, engage in social activities and make new friends. This work includes a highly successful programme of classical concerts with renowned musicians.St. Paul’s Church, Onslow Square, SW7 3NXNearest tube: South KensingtonMatt Williams www.htb.org.uk
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Royal Hospital Tea Dance
1.45 to 5pmJoin NBFA Assisting the Elderly and Royal Hospital Chelsea for a Silver Sunday Tea Dance on Sunday 6 October. Enjoy an afternoon dancing to the Guards Association Band or simply enjoy the music and conversation over refreshments.Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Hospital Road, SW3 3EZNearest tube: Sloane SquareBooking required.Nisha Kotecha, NBFAAssisting the Elderly020 7828 0200
V&A exhibition talk and visit
Talk 1: 11am or Talk 2: 1pmJoin co-curator Beatriz Chadour-Sampson for an introduction to Pearls, a Victoria and Albert Museum and Qatar Museums Authority exhibition. Explore the history of pearls and experience their beauty and allure in jewellery. Includes refreshments, a curator talk and a self guided exhibition tour.Places are limited. Booking is required, please see below for contact details. Seminar room 3 Sackler Centre for Arts Education, Victoria and Albert Museum, SW7 2RLNearest tube: South KensingtonV&A bookings office 020 7942 2211
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Walks and tours
Captains tour of HQS Wellington
2 to 3.30pmThe Wellington Trust invites you to meet Captain John Freestone on board the HQS Wellington for a talk, ship tour and exhibition viewing.Victoria Embankment Temple Stairs WC2R 2PNNearest tube: Temple07984 [email protected]
Activities across west London
Guided walk
Walk 1: 10.30am to 1.30pm, walk 2: 2.30 to 5.30pmFun and informal guided walk by Bowl of Chalk. There will be two walks on Silver Sunday, a morning walk from Trafalgar Square to St. Paul’s Cathedral and a second afternoon walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral to Trafalgar Square. 20 places available per walk, please specify which walk you wish to [email protected] of where to meet will be given on booking
The following activities are open to people who live in Westminster, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea or Hammersmith & Fulham.
All events are on Sunday 6 October unless stated otherwise. Please note some events require booking. Events that do not require booking, but have limited places available are allocated on a first come first served basis on the day.
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Group walk
1.30pmTake a walk around Regents Park via Regents Canal covering just under four miles with the London Strollers.Meet outside Regents Park tube station. Nearest tube: Regents Park 079 3938 4753
Art and music
National Gallery talk and draw
10.30am to 12.30pmJoin us for light refreshments followed by a visit to the gallery. Listen to a short talk then make a drawing with the materials provided.20 places available. The National Gallery Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DNNearest tube: Charing Cross/Leicester Square020 7747 2502
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Film screening
2 to 5pmJoin The Abbey Centre for a relaxing afternoon movie, Singing in the Rain, with tea and biscuits.30 places available, film subject to change.The Abbey Centre 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BUNearest tube: St. James’s Park/Westminster020 7227 [email protected]
Cabaret at St. James Theatre
1.30 to 2.45pmCome for an afternoon of classic cabaret and a few sing-alongs with the Ruby Dolls at the fantastic St. James Theatre.Please quote ‘Silver Sunday event’ when making your booking. 100 places available, maximum two places per booking.St. James Theatre 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JANearest tube: South Kensington0844 264 [email protected], quote ‘Silver Sunday event
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Behind the Lines music workshop
Saturday 5 October 9.30am to 12.30pmContribute creative ideas, learn new musical and rhythmic techniques, work alongside professional musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and create compositions influenced by composers from WW1 at Westminster Music Library.Westminster Music Library Victoria Library 160 Buckingham Palace Road SW1W 9UDNearest tube: Victoria020 7641 6200
Royal Albert Hall concert
Friday 4 October, 3pmRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra present an afternoon of music from John Barry featuring music from James Bond, Zulu and Dances with Wolves. Tickets £5 and must be booked by a charity or community group. Nearest tube: South Kensington, High Street Kensington020 7959 0541
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Dancing and active
English National Ballet workshop
Workshop 1: 11am to 12 midday, workshop 2: 12.30 to 1.30pm. Refreshments served from 12 midday for both groups.These enjoyable dance workshops are part of the
English National Ballet’s Dance for Health programme and inspired by the English National Ballet repertoire. 30 places per workshop.Markova House 39 Jay Mews, SW7 2ESNearest tube: High Street Kensington020 7581 1245
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Tea Dance
3 to 5pmThe Soho Society and St. Anne’s Church are hosting a tea dance with live music, professional dancers and delicious refreshments. 50 places available and preference will be given to Soho and West End residents.St. Anne’s Church Community Hall, 55 Dean Street, W1D 6AFNearest tube: Piccadilly Circus020 7439 4303
Belly dancing
11am to 12 middayBelly dancing is not only fun but very good for your figure. Come and discover for yourself at Open Age’s taster session.Places limited to 15 and are first come, first served.Glastonbury House Abbots Manor Estate Warwick Way, SW1V 4NTNearest tube: Pimlico020 7976 6354
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Latin ballroom dancing
2 to 4pm Experience a fun filled meet and greet session of ballroom dancing at Academy Sport. Academy Sport Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZNearest tube: Royal Oak020 7121 0642
Beginners yoga
Class 1: 2 to 2.55pm, class 2: 3 to 3.55pmGive yoga a go with Iyengar Yoga Institute and feel the benefits of gentle stretching and a calm mind.15 spaces per sessionIyengar Yoga Institute, Maida Vale 223a Randolph Avenue, W9 1NLNearest tube: Maida Vale020 7624 3080
Yogalates
4 to 5pmA blend of hatha yoga and Pilates, this class is brilliant for stretching and strengthening the body.20 places available.Academy Sport Westminster Academy The Naim Dangoor Centre 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZNearest tube: Royal Oak020 7121 0642
Fun and fitness session
10amGet fit and have fun with a beginners fitness class including walking and jogging with Silver Fit.40 places available.Paddington Recreation Ground Randolph Avenue, W9 1PDNearest tube: Maida Vale/Kilburn [email protected]
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Indoor football
Time: 4 to 5pmIndoor football session that involves fun drills and games including a chance to try walking football.St. Augustine’s Sports Centre Oxford Road, NW6 5AWNearest tube: Kilburn Park020 7641 3642
Free use of Seymour Leisure Centre
8am to 8pm, classes available Saturday and Sunday. Health suite; Saturday women only, Sunday men only. Get active this Silver Sunday with free swimming, gym, table tennis, badminton and classes, as well as access to the health suites over the weekend.Booking recommended for table tennis, badminton and classes. Booking not required for other activities.Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place, W1H 5TJNearest tube: Edgware Road020 7723 8019
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Smoothie making and Dr Bike session
10.30am to 4pm Let Cycle Confident give your bike a health check with their Dr Bike session and try a healthy, fresh smoothie whilst you wait.Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD.Nearest tube: Maida Vale0784 167 [email protected]
Badminton and tennis
8 to 11amEight people per booking. Little Venice Sports Centre 10 Crompton Street, W2 1NDNearest tube: Warwick Avenue020 7641 5111
Squash
3 to 7pmOne hour sessions available. Jubilee Sports Centre Caird Street W10 4RRNearest tube station: Queen’s Park/Westbourne Park020 8960 9629
Active Jubilee
Class 1: 10.30 to 11.30am, Class 2: 3 to 4pmA gentle introduction to exercise in our air-conditioned studio.35 places available per class.Jubilee Hall Trust 30 The Piazza Covent Garden, WC2E 8BENearest tube station: Covent Garden/Temple020 7836 4007
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Short tennis, bowls and badminton
Saturday 5 October 1 to 3pmTake part in sporting activities with friends and choose from badminton, short bowls, short tennis and table tennis.St. Augustine’s Sports Centre Oxford Road, NW6 5AWNearest tube: Kilburn Park020 7641 [email protected]
Learning
Tea tasting and jewellery making
11am to 3pmBluebird Care host a remembrance afternoon with international tea tasting. For those that feel creative you can join in a jewellery making class. Cakes will be served.Booking required for jewellery making, 50 places available.St. Gabriel’s Halls Churchill Gardens, SW1V 3AA.Nearest tube: Pimlico/Victoria020 7976 6163
Silver Surfer I.T. sessions
9am to 4pm Drop in for a one-to-one session for help using computers and the internet with Community Fibre.Grosvenor Hall Vincent Street, SW1P 4DGNearest tube: Pimlico/ St. James’s Park07813 449 225
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Health MOT
10.30am to 3.30pmAn information event about your health with blood pressure and cholesterol assessments, denture care advice, mouth cancer checks and advice on stopping smoking. Dental Department Central London Community Health NHS Trust 2nd Floor Soho Centre for Health 1 Frith Street, W1D 3QSBooking not required although you may have to wait a short while for mouth checks if demand is high. Wheelchair accessible.Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road
Silver club
1 October 12 midday to 2pmJoin the Hollywood Arms and Fulham Good Neighbours for the launch of a new lunch and social club for older people who live alone. A special lunch menu at a discounted price is also available.The Hollywood Arms 45 Hollywood Road SW10 9HX40 spaces available. Nearest tube: Earls Court020 7385 8850info@fulham goodneighbours.org
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Masbro older peoples’ day
1 October 2 to 4pmJoin Urban Partnership Group for an evening of dancing and drinks. The afternoon will begin with a sessions of non-alcoholic cocktails prepared by students from the Imperial College then followed by a session of ballroom dancing by our tutor Ercin Aktner. Masbro Centre 87 Masbro Road W14 0LRSpaces limited to 20 places. Nearest tube: Kensington/Shepherd’s Bush020 7605 [email protected]
Give something back
Volunteering to read with children
8 October 2 to 3pm Come and have a cup of tea and a cake, find out more about volunteering with The Doorstep Library Network, meet the team and sign up for a taster session.40 spaces. The Tudor Rose Community Centre, Shottendane Road, SW6 5PG Nearest tube: Parsons Green020 8870 [email protected]
If you are an older resident and are interested in finding out more and would need a bit of support in getting out to meet new people and enjoy an activity, please contact us.
All enquiries to: [email protected] or 020 7361 2677.
Keep fully up-to-date with local events with the new People First website for residents. It’s easy to use, packed full of useful information and guidance and you can use it to find out about activities and what’s on in your area.
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