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 are FREE 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, E18 2QS 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 by Age 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 ?
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! For further information please visit www.redbridge.gov.uk/sports