Full of Life Fund events

Alongside the main Full of Life Fair, we have supported local organisations and groups to host their own smaller, more localised events during October through the Full of Life Fund.

This year’s fund programme offers over 30 exciting events and activities across our communities to connect our older residents and carers with even more opportunities - local to them - to stay active, socially connected, and fully supported to live healthy, happy lives.

The free events are taking place from Tuesday 1 October to Thursday 31 October 2024.

Some events are limited capacity and must be RSVP’d to on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tuesday 1 October

Events taking place on Tuesday 1 October.

Strictly Fit Dance Class

Residents are invited to a fun-filled dance class based on your favourite styles from Strictly Come Dancing – no partner required! This class is for dancers of all levels (beginners very welcome) and is low-impact. Come along and try your hand at styles like the Tango, Cha Cha, American Smooth, Swing Jive, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Samba, Salsa and more.

• Time: 1 to 2pm
• Location: St Margaret’s Church, 130 St Margarets Road, Twickenham, TW1 1RL
• Organiser: EDGE Dance Fitness

Booking online is essential as spaces are limited.

Wednesday 2 October

Events taking place on Wednesday 2 October.

Age UK Men’s Conversation and Connection with John

We warmly invite local men over 55 in the borough to join us for conversation, laughter, connection and a wellbeing boost with other men at a similar stage of life during these afternoon get-togethers every Wednesday in October.

• Time: 3 to 4pm
• Location: ETNA Community Centre (Turner Room), 13 Rosslyn Road, TW1 2AR
• Organiser: ETNA Community Centre & Age UK Richmond

This event is also taking place on Wednesday 9, 16 and 23 October.

RSVP by emailing wellbeing@ageukrichmond.gov.uk or calling 020 8744 1965.

Thursday 3 October

Events taking place on Thursday 3 October.

ETNA Beginners Table Tennis 4-Week Course for Over-55’s

Looking to pick up table tennis in a friendly, fun environment with other beginners? Come along to this 4-week beginner table tennis course, where you’ll learn the basics and get the chance to benefit from the exercise and mental agility!

• Time: 2 to 3pm
• Location: ETNA Community Centre (Attenborough Hall), 13 Rosslyn Road, TW1 2AR
• Organiser: ETNA Community Centre

This event is also taking place on Thursday 10, 17 and 24 October.

Book your place online or email info@etnacentre.org.

Cambrian Stretch Sessions

Following on the success of last year’s Full of Life Fund taster sessions, we will be running four taster sessions every Thursday this October, that help to increase flexibility, awareness and confidence, as well as provide a space for people to socialise and connect with others!

• Time: 12.30 to 1.30pm
• Location: Cambrian Community Centre, Cambrian Road, TW10 6SN
• Organiser: Cambrian Community Centre

This event is also taking place on Thursday 10, 17, 24 and 31 October.

Booking is essential to help manage numbers. Please email manager@cambrianncentre.org or call 020 8948 3351 to book your place!

Friday 4 October

Events taking place on Friday 4 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 10.30 to 11.30am
• Location: Homelink Day Respite Centre, Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham, TW2 6DE
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 1.30 to 2pm
• Location: St Edmund’s Seniors Group, St Edmund’s Catholic Church, 213 Nelson Road, Whitton, TW2 7BB
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Saturday 5 October

Events taking place on Saturday 5 October.

Silver “Saturday” Celebration & Afternoon Tea feat. The Harvey Baker Band

We’re excited to host an exciting Saturday event to celebrate our local older residents around the time of Silver Sunday. We’ll be offering free live musical entertainment with the local Harvey Baker Band and a scrumptious afternoon tea. Come along to find out more about our regular activities and lunches at the centre, meet new people and enjoy a fun afternoon of your favourite hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

• Time: 2 to 4pm
• Location: Elleray Hall Social Centre, Elleray Road, Teddington TW11 0HG
• Organiser: Elleray Hall Social Club

Booking is essential as spaces are limited. To RSVP, email admin@ellerayhall.org or call 020 8977 0549.

Sunday 6 October

Events taking place on Sunday 6 October.

Silver Sunday Supper

Residents are invited to a special Silver Sunday Supper to enjoy getting out and having interesting conversations with new people, a warm supper and fun entertainment in a safe and welcoming environment!

• Time: 5 to 7pm
• Location: St Luke’s Church, The Avenue, Kew TW9 2AJ
• Organiser: Richmond Good Neighbours & Kew Community Trust (The Avenue Club)

Bookings are essential as numbers are limited and must be made via Richmond Good Neighbours at 020 3538 4060. Please make your booking by Friday 27 September if you would like to attend.

Monday 7 October

Events taking place on Monday 7 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 12.15 to 12.45pm
• Location: Whitton Network, 1 Library Way, Whitton, Middlesex, TW2 7AP
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Keep Fit in North Sheen Rec

Join us for an afternoon event where our older residents will be shown how to safely use the outdoor gym at North Sheen Recreation Ground in Kew, followed by a simple guided workout in the park! Benefit from the chance to meet others and get more informed on how to stay safe whilst maintaining your health – all culminating with free refreshments!

• Time: 2 to 4pm
• Location: Outdoor Gym, North Sheen Rec, TW9 4LB
• Organiser: Friends of North Sheen Rec

No need to book – just turn up on the day! For more information contact friendsnsr@gmail.com.

Age UK Richmond Community Allotment Open Day

Residents are invited to join us for a fun-filled taster session that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated to do some growing. Held on Age UK’s community allotment project, attendees will enjoy free refreshments, gardening advice and tips, seeds to take home, an informative quiz with prizes and a tour of the allotment. Regular allotment-goers will be on hand to talk about how they’ve benefitted from the project and encourage people to get out and active in their own—or community!—gardens. This is a dementia-friendly event, and local people living with dementia and their care givers are warmly invited to join in.

• Time: 11am to 1pm
• Location: Shacklegate Lane Allotments, Teddington, TW11 8UJ
• Organiser: Age UK Richmond

To book your place, email mt.keegan@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 020 8744 1965.

Friday 11 October

Events taking place on Friday 11 October.

Rockin’ Robin Silver Friday Jive Night

Calling all residents over 55! Put on your dancing shoes and come along to learn some new moves and enjoy a fun evening out in your local area. There will be two parts to this evening: 1) a Jive Class from 6-7pm with our friendly instructors from Stroll4Fitness (who have been jiving for over 25 years!), where you’ll learn some new steps to brush up on your skills, and 2) our Rockin’ Robin Jive Night from 7-10pm in the Lambeth Hall at Whitton Community Centre, which will come alive with sounds of the ‘50s so you can jive the night away. All are welcome, and soft drinks will be provided.

• Time: 6 to 10pm
• Location: Whitton Community Centre, Percy Road, Twickenham TW2 6JL
• Organiser: Whitton Community Centre & Stroll4Fitness

If you want to participate in the Jive Class from 6 to 7pm, please email zillah.c@whittoncommunitycentre.org to book your place. No booking needed for the jive night from 7 to 10pm – just turn up! 

Sunday 13 October

Events taking place on Sunday 13 October.

Vintage Crafts: A Workshop With a Difference

Learn about the styles and techniques used to make clothing from past. Observe and replicate the stiches and patterns used to make vintage clothing. Reminisce about the fashion aesthetics of previous eras with other like-minded locals. All residents are welcome to attend and enjoy this interactive and informative workshop!

• Time: 10am
• Location: Live Well Centre, Unit A, Quadrant House, Richmond TW9 4FF
• Organiser: Makers United CIC

To register your attendance, email contact@makers-united.co.uk.

Monday 14 October

Events taking place on Monday 14 October.

Tea With a Pony

Being with ponies is scientifically proven to improve health and wellbeing. We’re inviting residents to come along to this social and sensory experience and enjoy tea with a pony. Learn more about the services at our stables and meet new people (and, of course, ponies).

• Time: 2pm
• Location: Park Lane Stables, Park Lane, Teddington TW11 0HY
• Organiser: Park Lane Stables RDA

Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Email theteam@parklanesstables.co.uk or call 07796 842328 to RSVP.

Thursday 17 October

Events taking place on Thursday 17 October.

Inspirational Creative Workshop

We’re running a wellbeing workshop creating a luxury 3-D boxed greeting card, based on inspirational designs, open to older people of all abilities. Materials and tutorial will be provided. We’ll follow this up with a lovely cream tea to allow participations to chat and socialise and talk about their artistic creations.

• Time: 1.30 to 3.15pm
• Location: Greenwood Community Centre, School Road, TW12 1QL
• Organiser: Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care

To book your place please email befriending@greenwoodcommunity.org.uk or call 020 8979 9662.

Friday 18 October

Events taking place on Friday 18 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 10.30 to 11am
• Location: Homelink Day Respite Centre, Hospital Bridge Road, Twickenham TW2 6DE
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Saturday 19 October

Events taking place on Saturday 19 October.

Get Active Health Day

Residents over 55 are warmly invited to join us for this all-day event, which will feature an activity session with a trained personal fitness coach, practical health check-ups like blood pressure and BMI readings, and a wellbeing art workshop. A healthy lunch will be provided for all participants!

• Time: 10am to 4pm
• Location: Rowan House, Ground Floor, Field Lane Teddington TW11 9BP
• Organiser: United Response

To book your place email rosie.chalke@unitedresponse.org.uk or phone 07407 852512.

Monday 21 October

Events taking place on Monday 21 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 11am to 12pm
• Location: Multicultural Richmond, Whitton Social Centre, 111A Kneller Road, Whitton, TW2
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Tuesday 22 October

Events taking place on Tuesday 22 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 3 to 4pm
• Location: Age UK Richmond, Whitton Social Centre, 111A Kneller Road, Whitton TW2 7DT
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Thursday 24 October

Events taking place on Thursday 24 October.

Age UK Man With a Pan – Community Kitchen

Keen to learn the top tips for how to cook and healthy and delicious meal? Local men are invited to Age UK’s Community Kitchen, a communal cooking space, where you’ll learn how to prepare a healthy meal with others, share ideas and top tips, and sit down to eat the meal together. You’ll get a recipe and top tips to take away with you – and also pick up some tips on reducing food waste!

• Time: 12 to 2pm
• Location: ETNA Community Centre, 13 Rosslyn Road, TW1 2AR
• Organiser: ETNA Community Centre & Age UK Richmond

Book your place by contacting Age UK Richmond at 020 8744 1965 or wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk.

A Taste of Africa: A Multicultural Full of Life Event

We’re excited to welcome a diverse group of people aged over 55, from all communities in our borough, to a day filled with interactive activities, great food and exciting performances. Enjoy interactive entertainment and dancing from Adanta, an African-based dance group, as well as Zumba, reflexology, head massage and henna art. Guests will be provided teas, coffees and other beverages in the morning, with a hot vegetarian African-based lunch following in the afternoon.

• Time: 10.30am to 1.30pm 
• Location: Whitton Day Centre, 111A Kneller Road, Twickenham TW2 7DT
• Organiser: Multicultural Richmond

It is not essential to RSVP but is preferred. Please contact Surinder at surinder@multiculturalrichmond.org.uk or 020 8893 9555; or contact Kiran at kiran@multiculturalrichmond.org.uk or 020 8893 9000.

Health Talk on Dementia

Residents who are living with dementia and their care givers are invited to come along to an informative, interactive talk on dementia at the Mortlake Community Hall. 

• Time: 4pm
• Location: Mortlake Community Hall, 30 Mullins Path, SW14 8EZ
• Organiser: Visiting Angels West London

Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Please email ntaneja@visiting-angels.co.uk or call 020 3143 8878 or 07510 922965.

Friday 25 October

Events taking place on Friday 25 October.

Candle-Making Workshop

Older residents are invited to join us for an interactive workshop, where you can indulge in your wellbeing by learning how to make a candle in a social, relaxing environment with new friends.

• Time: 1pm
• Location: The Avenue Club, St Luke’s Church, Kew TW9 2AJ
• Organiser: Visiting Angels West London

Booking is essential as numbers are limited. Please email ntaneja@visiting-angels.co.uk or call 020 3143 8878 or 07510 922965.

Monday 28 October

Events taking place on Monday 28 October.

Monday Morning Wellness: A Fun, Friendly Wellbeing & Chair Yoga Dance Workshop

We’re excited to invite older and disabled local residents of Ham and Petersham to join us for a fun workshop to help improve their physical and mental wellbeing. The workshop will include a chair-based exercise session, a fun and simple talk on the foods and nutrients that are important for older adults, and a talk on how we can boost and improve mental wellbeing. Healthy refreshments will be available!

• Time: 10.15am to 12.30pm
• Location: St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Ham Street, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7HT
• Organiser: Ham & Petersham SOS

Places are limited, and booking is essential. Please email manager@hamandpetershamsos.co.uk or call 020 8948 1090. This event is open to residents of Ham and Petersham only.

Tuesday 29 October

Events taking place on Tuesday 29 October.

Inspirational Creative Workshop

We’re running a second wellbeing workshop (in addition to the one on the 17 October) creating a luxury 3-D boxed greeting card, based on inspirational designs, open to older people of all abilities. Materials and tutorial will be provided. We’ll follow this up with a lovely cream tea to allow participations to chat and socialise and talk about their artistic creations.

• Time: 1.30 to 3.15pm
• Location: Greenwood Community Centre, School Road, TW12 1QL
• Organiser: Hampton & Hampton Hill Voluntary Care

To book your place please email befriending@greenwoodcommunity.org.uk or call 020 8979 9662.

Wednesday 30 October

Events taking place on Wednesday 30 October.

Introduction to Indoor Lawn Bowling

Never given indoor lawn bowling a try? This is the perfect opportunity for older residents of all abilities to enjoy a fun introduction to the game, meet our friendly club members and make new friends. Indoor lawn bowling is a great way to stay active, especially during the colder months, and free refreshments will be provided throughout!

• Time: 2 to 5pm
• Location: Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club, Cambridge Park, Twickenham TW1 2PG
• Organiser: Cambridge Park Bowling & Sports Club

To RSVP please email cambridge_park@btconnect.com with subject heading ‘Indoor Bowling Introduction’ or by text to 07814 423648 or 07947 414695.

Thursday 31 October

Events taking place on Thursday 31 October.

Dementia-friendly Qigong: Gentle mind-body exercise class

Carers and their loved ones with dementia are invited to join us for a gentle mind-body exercise class known as Baduanjin Qigong. This is one of the most common forms of Chinese Qigong and is designed to improve health (both physical and mental). It can be performed standing or seated, we welcome everyone to come and give it a try!

• Time: 10am to 12pm
• Location: Age UK Richmond, Whitton Social Centre, 111A Kneller Road, Whitton, TW2 7DT
• Organiser: Visiting Angels South Middlesex

To attend please email southmiddlesex@visiting-angels.co.uk.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the Full of Life Fund, please email fulloflife@richmond.gov.uk.