THIS Sunday (7) elderly people from across West London are being encouraged to get out of the house and try something new.
Named Silver Sunday, the whole day has been set up to provide older people a chance to try new things, stay active, meet new people and combat loneliness.
The pilot, which is being led by Westminster Council with the support of Hammersmith and Fulham and Kensington and Chelsea Councils came as a response to figures revealing that a third of people over the age of 75 admit to being lonely and often do not leave their house for days at a time.
Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care at Kensington and Chelsea council, councillor Fiona Buxton, said: “We hope everyone will join in and make it an enjoyable day.
“There is something to suit all tastes, and Silver Sunday is a great opportunity to celebrate the contribution our older residents make.”
See www.fulhamchronicle.co.uk for more events.
Events in your area:
Hammersmith & Fulham:
A screening of the romantic classic, The Philadelphia Story starring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn, is being shown at the Riverside Studios, in Hammersmith at 12noon. The film will be followed by cake and a film quiz at the nearby Irish Centre, in Black's Road.
Kensington & Chelsea:
A series of digital workshops will take place at Cafe Nova, in Thorpe Close, Ladbroke Grove. From 11.30am to 12.30pm there will be an iPad session and from 1.30pm there will a digital clinic with young volunteers from Age UK K&C on hand to offer guidance on how to use mobile phones and digital cameras.
No booking is required but phone Age UK K&C on 020 8969 9105 for more details.
Earl's Court Health and Well-Being centre, in Hogarth Road will be running a winter efficiency workshop from 1-3pm. This is ideal for those considering switching suppliers or to find out more about saving on your energy bills. There will also be tips on how to stay warm and well this winter.
Try your hand at Portugese, French, aerobics, bracelet making, knitting, oriental massage or belly dancing at the New Horizons centre, on the Guinness Trust Estate in Cadogan Street.The earliest sessions start at 10am, the latest at 3pm. No registration is required and sessions will last an hour.
Westminster:
The Moberly Sports Centre, in Kilburn Lane, is hosting classes from 11am to 4pm including aerobics, chair exercises, exercise bikes, tables tennis and zumba. There will also be an introductory pilates class for people to stretch and relax starting at 12.45pm.
Two taster line dancing sessions are being held from 12-1.30pm at the Academy Sport Centre, in Torquay Street, Westbourne Park and from 2.30-4pm at Churchill Gardens Youth Club on the Churchill Gardens Estate, Pimlico.
Express yourself through art, poetry, music or song at a two-hour long expressive workshop courtesy of the Royal Academy at The Harris Centre, in Lanark Road, Maida Vale. From 4pm attendees can take part in poetry writing, music recital and sing-alongs. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
