Celebrating UK Older People's Week in Redbridge 2016
Redbridge will once again be celebrating UK Older People’s Day with a week-long programme of events from Monday 26 September - Friday 30 September 2016. Our celebrations coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons which is on 1 October.
The main aim of these celebrations is to
- raise awareness
- recognise the achievements and contribution older people make to our society
- spread the message that age is no barrier
- continue living a healthy, more active lifestyle.
A variety of different events and taster sessions will be taking place throughout the week, so why not get involved and try something new. Most events areFREE and open to all.
Venues & Addresses
Fairlop Waters,Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HN
Fullwell Cross Library, 140 High Street, Barkingside, IG6 2EA
Goodmayes Library, 76 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9QB
Hainault Forest Community Association, 100b Manford Way, Hainault, IG7 4DF
Ilford Town Centre, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL
Kenneth More Theatre, Oakfield Road, Ilford, IG1 1BT
Panjabi Centre, 293-297 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BN
Parkside Community Centre, 176 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, IG3 9PP
Redbridge Adult Institute, Gaysham Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6TD
Redbridge Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA
Redbridge Cycling Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HP
Redbridge Town Hall, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DD
Redbridge Sports & Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Barkingside, IG6 3HD
South Woodford Library & Gym, 116 High Road, London, E182QS
The Cranbrook Centre, Valentines Park, Melbourne Road, Ilford, IG1 4SB
The Drive Methodist Church, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PP
Valentines Mansion, Valentines Park, Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA
Wanstead Activity Centre, 2 Grove Park, Wanstead, E11 2DL
Wanstead Youth Centre, Elmcroft Avenue, Wanstead, E11 2DB
Monday 26 September
Afternoon of Entertainment
Midday (12pm)
Hainault Forest Community Association
Manford Lodge will be hosting a vintage themed lunch at midday (12pm) followed by afternoon entertainment in the Doreen Ferris Room at Hainault Forest Community Association
£6 per person. Booking is required as places are limited; call 0208 708 0726 to book.
Keep Fit
2pm - 4pm
Parkside Community Centre
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five FREE spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
History: The British Enlightenment
2pm - 4pm
The Drive Methodist Church
FREE.Booking is required as spaces are limited; call the Workers Educational Association on 020 8599 8846
Keep Fit
3.15pm -4.15pm
Redbridge Town Hall
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
ZooLab
2.00pm–3.30pm
Elderberries
FREE. Zoolab will be bringing some very special visitors to Elderberries for an exciting session.
Tuesday 27 September
Fit4life Class
9.30am
Redbridge Sports & Leisure
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8498 1010 to book.
Short Mat Bowls
10am - Midday (12pm)
Redbridge Town Hall
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Health, Wealthy, Safe & Wise Fair
10am - 3pm
Redbridge Central Library the Kenneth More Theatre
Our traditional Health & Wellbeing Fair has been refreshed this year. We have added more stalls and more talks & demonstrations. However the old favourites including health checks will still be available.
FREE.
Literature: Into the New - Best Novels since 2000
Redbridge Adult Institute
7.30pm - 9.30pm
FREE. Booking is required as spaces are limited; call the Workers Educational Association on 020 8599 8846
Pilates
5.30pm -6.30pm
Redbridge Town Hall
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Rock Climbing
7pm - 8pm
Fairlop Waters
£5 each, 50% off for 50+. Booking is required as places are limited; call 020 8550 2366 to book.
Cycling
All day
Redbridge Cycling Centre
Free use of track and bike hire
FREE.Photographic identification will be required with proof of address.
Wednesday 28 September
Yoga
9.45am - 11.15am
Fullwell Cross Library
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Short Mat Bowls
10am - Midday (12pm)
Wanstead Youth Centre
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Big Quiz
10.30am - Midday (12pm)
Wanstead Activity Centre
FREE. Have fun, test your brain power and win a prize!
Childhood Days Reminiscence Session
11.30am - 2pm
South Woodford Library & Gym
Come along and chat with others about your childhood days and time at school, including music, games, books, favourite – and not so favourite – sweets and treats. Join us to look at old photos and memorabilia and share your memories. You can bring your own photos to show!
FREE. Light refreshments will be provided but you’re welcome to bring along some lunch. For more information call 020 8708 9067.
Gym Floor Session
Midday (12pm)
Redbridge Sports & Leisure
FREE. Booking is required as there are only eight free spaces available. Call 020 8498 1010 to book.
Celebratory Lunch hosted byAge UK RBH
12.30pm
Wanstead Activity Centre
£5 per person and includes a glass of wine.Chat to local councillors. Booking is required as places are limited; call 020 8989 6338 before Friday 23 September.
Tai Chi
1pm -2pm
Redbridge Town Hall
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Lyons Corner Afternoon Team
1.30pm –3.30pm
Elderberries
Selection of leaf teas, sandwiches, light cakes. Staff will be in traditional “Nippies” Uniform
FREE. Booking is required by 20th September for catering purposes. Call 020 8504 2771 to book.
Surprise Community Event
Midday (2pm)
Ilford Town Centre (outside Sainsbury’s local)
FREE
Keep Fit
2pm -3pm
Redbridge Town Hall
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Reminiscence Afternoon with Eastside Community Heritage
2pm - 3pm
Wanstead Activity Centre
FREE. Bring along your memories, any photos from your childhood of local places and special events and bring history alive!
Pilates
6pm
Redbridge Sports & Leisure
FREE.Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8498 1010 to book.
What’s On? Looking at London Art Exhibitions
Valentines Mansion
7.30pm - 9.30pm
FREE. Booking is required as spaces are limited; call the Workers Educational Association on 020 8599 8846
Thursday 29 September
Fit4life Class
9.30am
Redbridge Sports & Leisure
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8498 1010 to book.
Singing & Dancing
10.15am - 12.15pm
Panjabi Centre
FREE. Light refreshments will be provided.
Badminton
10am - Midday (12pm)
Wanstead Youth Centre
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
International Flowers of the World
2pm - 3.30pm
Goodmayes Library
Join the knowledgeable and very entertaining Nick Dobson for a talk and demonstration looking at some of the National Flowers of the World. The afternoon will also include a quiz!
FREE. Light refreshments provided. Booking is required as spaces are limited; call 020 8708 7750 to book.
Music & Movement
2pm - 4pm
The Cranbrook Centre
Redbridge Music Lounge will be hosting this event at their new centre which will include Barn, Asian, Morris and Line dancing.
FREE. Light refreshments provided.
Philosophy: More Big Names and Big Questions
2pm - 4pm
The Drive Methodist Church
FREE.Booking is required as spaces are limited; call the Workers Educational Association on 020 8599 8846
Rock Climbing
7pm - 8pm
Fairlop Waters
£5 each, 50% off for 50+. Booking is required as places are limited; call 020 8550 2366 to book.
Friday 30 September
Yoga
10am - 11.30am
Hainault Forest Community Association
FREE. Booking is required as there are only five free spaces available. Call 020 8708 0954 to book.
Elderberries has Talent
11am –12noon
Elderberries
Come along and show your hidden talent.
FREE.
Sari Dressing
1.30pm–3.00pm
Elderberries
Come along and try traditional Sari’s
FREE.
Singer - Entertainment
2.00pm–3.00pm
Elderberries
Come along and be entertained by a Singer
FREE.
Broadway Show
2.30pm
Kenneth More Theatre
Tickets are £xx per person if you quote ‘UK OPW’ when booking. Booking is required as places are limited; call 020 8553 4466 to book or for more information.
Macmillan Coffee Mornings
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All week
Come and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including running, sailing, kayaking and Nordic walking at Fairlop Waters all sessions will be half price for 50+ during the week.
No need to book just turn up!
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