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Silver Sunday activities
Make the most of the free and fun activities on offer just for you this Silver Sunday on 6th October.
What are you doing? All events are free and are on 6th October unless stated otherwise. Some activities require booking.
Walks and toursTour and tea at Lord’s Also open to carers
of any age
1-6pm
Tours at 2.30pm, 3.30pm and 4.30pm. 20 places available on each tour.
Lord’s Cricket Ground, NW8 8QN
020 7616 8521
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Theatre walking tour 5-6pm 30 places available, two people per booking max.
Details of where to meet will be given on booking.
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Captain’s tour of HQS Wellington2-3.30pmVictoria Embankment, Temple Stairs, WC2R 2PN
079 8497 6950
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Guided walkWalk 1: 10.30am-1.30pm, walk 2: 2.30-5.30pmAround the West End and the City, meeting place given on booking
20 places available per walk.
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Tour of Parliament Friday 4th October, 12.45pm20 places available, please arrive 20 minutes early.
Book by 18th September.
Houses of Parliament, Cromwell Green entrance, SW1A 0AA
020 7219 6155
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Tour of BBC Broadcasting HouseTour 1: 10.15am Tour 2: 10.30am25 places available per tour.
BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, W1A 1AA
020 7641 7810
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London StrollersTime: 1.30pmTake a walk around Regent’s Park via Regent’s Canal.
Meet outside Regent’s Park tube station
079 3938 4753
This year sees 50 FREE activities happening throughout Westminster open to anyone aged 65 or over and their carers.
Silver Sunday gives you the chance to get out of the house, try new things and meet new people. With over 2400 places available there is something for everyone, from film screenings and chocolate tasting, to guided walks and tours of Lord’s cricket ground.
“I will be going to the Octavia’s afternoon tea and live performances”
Kay O’Connell, 83, from Pimlico
Tea at The Ritz for two Enjoy afternoon tea for two at The Ritz on Silver Sunday.
To enter email [email protected] or write to Silver Sunday, Communications, 17th Floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP.
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This year some Silver Sunday events in Westminster are also open people in Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea. You can also attend some of their events. For a full list of events across London visit www.silversunday.org.uk
FREE!
Key:
wheelchair access
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Learning Discover your neighbourhood1-4pmAn afternoon of activities including walks and photography sessions.
Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR
020 8762 3082
Creative writing class12midday-1.30pmPlaces limited to 15.
Glastonbury House, Abbots Manor Estate, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT
020 7976 6354
Silver Surfer I.T sessions9am-4pmCommunity Fibre, Grosvenor Hall, Vincent Street, SW1P 4DG
07813 449225
I.T support sessions2-4pm Nine places available.
Paddington Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU
020 7641 4490
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Courtauld Gallery Guided tour2-3pm30 places available.
Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 0RN
020 7848 2705
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iPad training1-2.30pmSt. John’s Wood Library, 20 Circus Road, NW8 6PD
020 7641 1300
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National Gallery talk and draw10.30am-12.30pm20 places available.
The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN
020 7747 2502
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Health MOT10.30am-3.30pmDental Department, Central London Community Health NHS Trust, 2nd Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, W1D 3QS
020 8962 4659
Tea tasting and jewellery making11am-3pm50 places available.
Bluebird Care, St. Gabriel’s Halls, Churchill Gardens, SW1V 3AA.
020 7976 6163b
Get activeSt. Anne’s Church tea dance3-5pm50 places available
St Anne’s Church Community Hall, 55 Dean Street, W1D 6AF
020 7439 4303b
Latin ballroom dancing2-4pmAcademy Sport, Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road W2 5EZ
020 7121 0642
Belly dancing 11am-12middayPlaces limited to 15
Glastonbury House, Abbots Manor Estate, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT
020 7976 6354
English National Ballet workshop Carers exclusive
11am-12midday, and 12.30-1.30pm30 places per workshop.
Markova House, 39 Jay Mews, SW7 2ES
020 7581 1245
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Free spa Also open to carers
of any age
Three hour session between 4-10pm. Last entry 7pm.
Porchester Spa, Porchester Road, W2 5HS.
020 7792 2919
Adult swimming lessonsClass 1: 10-10.30am, class 2: 10.45-11.15am8 places per class
Porchester Centre, Queensway, W2 5HS
020 7792 2919 b
Beginners yoga classes2-2.55pm and 3-3.55pm15 spaces per session.
Iyengar Yoga Institute Maida Vale, 223a Randolph Avenue, W9 1NL
020 7624 3080
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Fun and fitness session10am40 places available.
Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
077 2141 9518
Cycle tour10.30am-12middayPlease bring your own road worthy bike.
Churchill Community Hub, Churchill Gardens Youth Club, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AL
020 7828 1500
Free swimming and spaAll dayMarshall Street Leisure Centre, 15 Marshall Street, W1F 7EL.
020 7871 7222
Badminton and tennis8-11am8 people per booking.
Little Venice Sports Centre, 10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND.b
020 7641 5111
Active JubileeClass 1: 10.30-11.30am Class 2: 3-4pmA gentle introduction to exercise.
35 places available per class
Jubilee Hall Trust, 30 The Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8BE
020 7836 4007
Indoor football4-5pmSt. Augustine’s Sports Centre, Oxford Road, NW6 5AW
020 7641 3642
Dr Bike session 10.30am-4pmPaddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD.
078 4167 8664
Squash3-7pmJubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR
020 8960 9629b
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Singing in the Rain Film screening 2-5pm30 places available, film subject to change.
The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU
020 7227 0655
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Events you can attend outside of WestminsterV&A exhibition talk and visitTalk 1: 11am and talk 2: 1pmPlaces are limited
Seminar Room 3, Sackler Centre for Arts Education, Victoria and Albert Museum, SW7 2RL
Nearest tube: South Kensington
V&A bookings office, 020 7942 2211
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Guided tour of Brompton Cemetery2-3.15pmIn the case of heavy rain the will be cancelled.
Brompton Cemetery, Old Brompton Road, SW10 9UG.
Nearest tube: West Brompton/Earl’s Court
020 7376, 5756
Art exhibitionFriday 4th October, 6-8pm. Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 11am-4pm.Second Half Centre, St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ
Nearest tube: Ladbroke Grove
020 8962 5500
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Silver club launch and lunchTuesday 1st October, 12midday-2pmThe Hollywood Arms, 45 Hollywood Road, London SW10 9HX.
40 spaces available.
Nearest tube: Earl’s Court
020 7385 8850
info@fulhamgood neighbours.org
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Ballroom dancing 1st October, 2pm-4pmMasbro Centre, 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LR
20 places available.
Nearest tube: Kensington/Shepherd’s Bush
020 7605 0800
Time of Your Life Fair Friday 11th October, 11.30am–4pmGrand Hall, Kensington Town Hall, Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Nearest tube: Kensington High Street
020 8960 8137
Read with children Tuesday 8th October, 2-3pm The Tudor Rose Community Centre, Shottendane Road, SW6 5PG
40 spaces available.
Nearest tube: Parsons Green
020 8870 1476
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If you need support getting to an event we have a limited number of volunteers who can help. Please call 020 7641 7810.
Silver Sunday is part of the Sir Simon Milton Foundation
Silver Sunday activities
For a full list of events across London visit www.silversunday. org.uk
Silver Sunday activities
Short tennis, bowls and badmintonSaturday 5th October 1-3pmSt. Augustine’s Sports Centre, Oxford Road, NW6 5AW
020 7641 3642
Yogalates4-5pm20 places available.
Academy Sport, Westminster Academy, The Naim Dangoor Centre, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ
020 7121 0642
Free use of Seymour Leisure Centre 8am-8pm Classes available Saturday and Sunday. Health suite; Saturday women only, Sunday men only. b Booking
recommended for table tennis, badminton and classes.
Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ
020 7723 8019
EntertainmentChocolate tasting3-4pm10 places available.
Rococo Chocolates, 3 Moxon Street, W1U 4EW.
020 7245 0993
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Quartet film screening and tea party2.20-5pmWestminster Academy, 146-148 Oxford Street, W1D 1NB
020 8964 1900
Song for Marion screening2-4pm20 places available.
Glastonbury House, Abbots Manor Estate, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT
020 7976 6354
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Silver Sunday breakfast 10-11amPlaces limited to 20.
Glastonbury House, Abbots Manor Estate, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT
020 7976 6354
Royal Albert Hall concertFriday 4th October, 3pmTickets £5 and must be booked by a charity or community group
020 7959 0541
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Afternoon tea and entertainment2-5pmTransport support available.
Octavia Leonora House, 49 Lanark Road, W9 1AP.
020 8354 5681
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Cabaret at St. James Theatre1.30-2.45pm Quote Silver Sunday when booking.
St. James Theatre, 12 Palace Street, SW1E 5JA
0844 264 2140
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Music workshopSaturday 5th October 9.30-12.30pm Westminster Music Library, Victoria Library, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9UD
020 7641 6200
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