Silver Sunday Listings 2014

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Silver Sunday?What are you doing this

Choose from 57 free activities and over 1,000 spaces For people aged 65+

Event Location Contact Time Peabody Past and Present

A talk on George Peabody, the American merchant banker and philanthropist who founded the Peabody buildings including a glimpse into the Peabody Trust archive collection. Courtesy of Charing Cross Library and Peabody Trust.

Charing Cross Library, 4 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HF

020 7641 4625 [email protected]

Wednesday 1st October

6–7.30pm

Coffee morningCourtesy of Octavia Housing in partnership with Open Age.

Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL

Elaine Griffin 020 7266 2776 [email protected]

Friday 3rd October 10–12 midday

The Second Half Career Art Exhibition and SaleAn exhibition showcasing the work of both established and emerging mature artists. Courtesy of The Second Half Centre.

The Second Half Centre, St. Charles Centre for Health and Wellbeing, Exmoor Street, W10 6DZ

Jenny Marshall 020 8962 5500

Friday 3rd October 11am–6pm

Saturday 4th October 10am–12 midday

Houses of Parliament guided tourFully guided tours of the Houses of Parliament courtesy of Mark Field MP.

Houses of Parliament www.westminster.gov.uk/ citysave

Friday 3rd October 2pm

Craft afternoon Courtesy of Open Age.

Glastonbury House, Abbots Manor Estate, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT

Ashley Young 020 7976 6354 [email protected]

Friday 3rd October 1.30–3.30pm

Line dancingCourtesy of Open Age.

The Beethoven Centre, 3rd Avenue, W10 4JL

Elaine Griffin 020 7266 2776 [email protected]

Friday 3rd October 2–3pm

Games and social afternoon Courtesy of Open Age.

Churchill Gardens Youth Club, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AL

Ashley Young 020 7976 6354 [email protected]

Friday 3rd October 2.30–4.30pm

First World War music sing-alongCourtesy of Westminster Music Library.

Westminster Music Library, 160 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9UD

Ruth Walters 020 7641 4263

Saturday 4th October 11am–12 midday

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Advance booking required. Please use contact details given for each venue to confirm your place. Numbers are limited on many activities and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

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Event Location Contact TimeAge friendly Museum Day Explore the British Museum and learn about some of its fantastic artefacts courtesy of the British Museum.

British Museum, Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG

Tanisa Gunesekera 020 7323 8398

Saturday 4th October 11am–12.30pm

Saturday social shape up Join us for badminton, short tennis, table tennis and indoor bowls courtesy of GLL.

St. Augustine’s Sports Centre, Rudolph Rd, Kilburn, NW6 5AW

Mark Betts 020 7641 3642 x 205

Saturday 4th October 1–3pm

Free swimming and gym useat Seymour Leisure Centre courtesy of GLL.

Seymour Leisure Centre, Seymour Place, W1H 5TJ

Flora Hadjivarnava 020 7535 2020

Sunday 5th October 8am–7pm

Tennis classes.Courtesy of Will to Win.

Regent’s Park, York Bridge, Inner Circle, NW1 4NU

Hugo Hutchison 020 7224 1625

Sunday 5th October 9–11am

Coffee morningCome along for coffee and cake and celebrate Silver Sunday courtesy of Healthwatch.

Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR

Dave Pattison [email protected]

Sunday 5th October 9.30am–12 midday

Tennis Relaxed tennis activities to get everyone enjoying themselves on court courtesy of GLL.

Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD

Ben Lett 020 7641 3642 x 205

Sunday 5th October 10–11am

Guided walk around Westminster Learn more about the fascinating history of Westminster, the famous landmarks and the not so famous, courtesy of a Blue Badge guide.

Meet at Houses of Parliament, Richard I statue, Abingdon Street, SW1A 0AA

Louise Chapman 07767 608 150

Sunday 5th October 10am–12 midday

Table tennis and badminton Come along and play table tennis or badminton courtesy of GLL.

Little Venice Sports Centre, 10 Crompton Street, W2 1ND

Charlotte Sweeney 020 7641 5111


Open day in the Porchester Club Lounge Easy circuit sessions at 10am, 12 midday and 2pm plus free table tennis, board games, smoothies, tea and biscuits courtesy of GLL.

Porchester Centre, Queensway, Bayswater, W2 5HS

020 7792 2919 [email protected]


Walking football Courtesy of Silverfit.

Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD

[email protected] Sunday 5th October Registration from 10.30am

Intergenerational Paddington (Bear) Mile Courtesy of Silverfit.

Paddington Recreational Ground, Randolph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD

[email protected] Sunday 5th October Registration from 10.30am

Screening of The 100-year-old man who climbed out of the window and disappearedCome along and enjoy a screening of the popular Swedish novel courtesy of Screen Channel and The Empire Cinema. The film will be subtitled.

The Empire Cinema, 5-6 Leicester Square, WC2H 7NA

Harry Sorensen Westminster City Council 020 7641 6194

Sunday 5th October 10.30am

Walk around historic Mayfair Enjoy a guided walk around historic Mayfair courtesy of Mayfair Residents Association. The afternoon tour has been adapted for wheelchair users.

Meet on Oxford Street, on the corner of Stratford Place opposite Bond Street tube station

Mike Dunn 020 7493 4212

Sunday 5th October 10.30am and 2.30pm

www.silversunday.org.uk Advance booking required.

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Event Location Contact Time

Regent’s Park walkA chance to enjoy and explore the park at a gentle to moderate walking pace courtesy of Westminster Health Improvement Team.

Meet at Clarence Gate (wait by the notice board), Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RO

Marian Starrett 020 7563 6211


Soap Box at Tate BritainCome along to meet, to air opinions and share in a lively discussion about life and art courtesy of Tate Britain. The session will be led by a local Westminster resident.

Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1P 4RG

Rebecca Blake 020 7821 2970

Sunday 5th October 11am-12.30pm

Tea and tour of the Wallace Collection Enjoy tea followed by a tour of the galleries courtesy of the Wallace Collection.

The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN

Edwina Mileham 020 7563 9577

Sunday 5th October 11am–12.30pm

Stroll along the Southbank Join Donna from Open Age for a lovely walk from Churchill Gardens along the Thames to Southbank.

Meet at Churchill Gardens Youth Club, Churchill Gardens Road, SW1V 3AL

Ashley or Carolyn 020 7976 6354


Constable at the V&A Museum talk and visitJoin Curator of Paintings, Ana Debenedetti, who will introduce you to the new major V&A exhibition Constable: The Making of a Master. Courtesy of the V&A.

Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

V&A Bookings Office 020 7942 2211


Dance workshops with English National Ballet These special open dance workshops will give you an insight into the Dance for Health programme courtesy of English National Ballet. You can attend one or both workshops, please stipulate when booking. 11am–12 midday: ballet technique class 12 midday–12.30pm: refreshments 12.30–1.30pm: open Coppélia workshop – learn the steps

English National Ballet, Markova House, 39 Jay Mews, SW7 2ES

The engagement department 020 7581 1245

Sunday 5th October 11am–1.30pm

Chi Gong and mindfulness meditation session This session will teach you to align breathing, movement, awareness, healing and meditation courtesy of Open Age.

Portgate Hall, 19 Portgate Close, W9 3DL

Gill or Elaine 020 7266 2776


Anti-Scam Awareness workshop Come along and learn about scams and fraud schemes courtesy of NatWest.

69 Baker Street, Marylebone, W1U 6AT

Sue Shilling 07920 540203 [email protected]


A Dream of Germany: Music’s War-torn World 1914 Concert tickets A series of concerts to commemorate the First World War. Ten free spaces are available for each performance. Quote Silver Sunday when booking. Maximum of two tickets per person. Teachers and Pupils: 11.30am High Victorians 1880–1900: 3pm The Regimental Musician and the Volunteer Reservist: 5pm The Great War: 7.30pm

St. John’s Smith Square, SW1P 3HA

Box office 020 7222 1061

Sunday 5th October 11.30pm


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Lord’s Cricket Ground tour and afternoon tea Watch an inter-generational cricket match and enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of Lord’s Cricket Ground courtesy of Marylebone Cricket Club. There are 100 spaces per tour and a £5 booking fee which is fully refundable on arrival.

Lord’s Cricket Ground, St. John’s Wood, NW8 8QN

Club events department 020 7616 8529

Sunday 5th October 11.40am and 1.40pm

Chair yoga sessionCourtesy of Paddington Library.

Paddington Library, Porchester Road, W2 5DU

Kate Geilgud 020 7641 8969

Sunday 5th October 12 midday

Family history researchResearch your family history online courtesy of Paddington Library.


Laurence Foe 020 7641 4496

Sunday 5th October 12 midday–1pm

Games and social All types of traditional and interactive games or just join us for a cup of tea and a chat hosted by Open Age.


Ashley 020 7976 6354

Sunday 5th October 12 midday–2pm

Screening of ‘The Blue Lamp’ and tea party Westbourne Community Hub will be showing this 1950s classic, filmed locally, followed by a tea party courtesy of Open Age.

Westminster Academy, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EZ

Jemma 020 3713 8737

Sunday 5th October 12.30-3.30pm

Film screening and tea partyCourtesy of Open Age.

1 Sunderland House, Brunel Estate, W2 5UX

Jemma 020 3713 8737

Sunday 5th October 1-3.30pm

Wellbeing Art Therapy Group Courtesy of Third Age Counselling.

Glastonbury House, Warwick Way, SW1V 4NT

Sylvia Merritt enquiries@ thirdagecounselling.com

Sunday 5th October 1-4.30pm

Online shopping classFind out how to do your shopping online courtesy of Paddington Library.


Laurence Foe 020 7641 4 496


Play reading group Come and enjoy an afternoon of reading with costume accessories courtesy of Paddington Library.


Kate Gielgud 020 7641 8969

Sunday 5th October 1.30-3pm

Surprise film screeningat the St. James the Less Church courtesy of CityWest Homes.

St. James the Less Church, Moreton Street, SW1V 2PS

David Larkin 020 7245 2920 [email protected]


50s/60s themed games afternoonAn afternoon of board and card games set to the fabulous sounds of 50’s and 60’s classic tunes courtesy of Open Age.

Eileen Anderson Court, Johnson’s Place, SW1V 4BD



HQS Wellington exhibition and tourExplore the HQS Wellington with a guided tour of this floating museum followed by tea and a chance to explore the exhibit courtesy of the Wellington Trust.

HQS Wellington, Temple Stairs, Victoria Embankment, WC2R 2PN

Melany Rose 020 7836 8179

Sunday 5th October 2pm

The Jermyn Street Experience guided tourA tour of Jermyn Street, The tour is followed by a performance of John van Druten’s Flowers of the Forest (see page 5)courtesy of Jermyn Street Theatre.

Meet in front of Jerymn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6ST

Cindy Lawford 07805 935 403

Sunday 5th October 2–3pm


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Event Location Contact TimePaper cutting Learn the technique of paper cutting and create a card or picture courtesy of Charing Cross Library.

Charing Cross Library, 4 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HF

Katrina Blench 020 7641 4625


Silver Sprightly Health and wellbeing activities including short mat bowls, indoor croquet and table tennis. Refreshments will be served with a free manicure and neck and shoulder massage courtesy of The Abbey Centre.

The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU

Caroline Richardson 020 7222 0303


Afternoon tea party Enjoy afternoon tea and a gentle hand massage in association with Octavia Housing.

Leonora House, 49 Lanark Road, W9 1AP

Catherine Andrews 020 8354 5681


Screening of Seven Streets, Two Markets and a Wedding: Glimpses of Lost London, 1930–1980Largely unseen for generations, these snapshots of London life provide a unique insight into the continuities and changes in the capital, held in association with Open Age.



Sunday 5th October 2.30–4.30pm

Music showcase at Wigmore Hall Enjoy an interactive music workshop with professional musicians at the beautiful Wigmore Hall courtesy of Westminster Arts. Refreshments served.

Wigmore Hall, Bechstein Room, 36 Wigmore Street, W1U 2BP

Kathryn Gilfoy 020 7321 2702

Sunday 5th October 2.30–4.30pm

West End sing-along Join Ben Stock, West End actor and Musical Director for a sing-along of all your West End favourites courtesy of Society of London Theatre. Please quote ‘Silver Sunday West End sing-along’ when booking.

Lord Mayor’s Parlour, 18th floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP

Emma de Souza or Catherine Bowell 020 7557 6700


Computer sessions Learn more about using computers in your local library courtesy of Paddington Library.


Laurence Foe 020 7641 4496

Sunday 5th October 3–4.30pm

Tea danceEnjoy refreshments, live music and a dance showcase courtesy of the Soho Society in partnership with St Anne’s Church.

St. Anne’s Community Hall, 55 Dean Street, W1D 6AF

Claire Lynch 020 7439 4303


Performance of John van Druten’s Flowers of the ForestSet during and after the First World War, this is an enthralling, heart-wrenching story of love, memory and devastating loss by one of the most acclaimed playwrights of the 1930s. Please quote Silver Sunday when booking. Maximum of two tickets per booking. Event courtesy of Jermyn Street Theatre.

Jermyn Street Theatre, 16b Jermyn Street, SW1Y 6ST

Box Office 020 7287 2875

Sunday 5th October 3.30pm


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Tea dance Courtesy of CityWest Homes.

Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Community Centre, Morgan House, Pimlico, SW1V 2LF

David Larkin 020 7245 2920


Creative workshop at the V&AExplore arts-based activities in the spectacular surroundings of the V&A with Age UK. Suitable for people living with early stage dementia, carers and friends.

Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL

Holly Corlett 020 8960 8137

Monday 6th October 12.45–3pm

Friendship Matinee at the Royal Albert HallEnjoy a tribute to composer John Williams with instantly recognisable theme tunes including Star Wars, Superman, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Jaws, and Jurassic Park.

Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 2AP

Box Office 020 7589 8212

Friday 10th October 3-4.15pm

Computer Skills Training led by SesquisTwo sessions offering one-to-one computer training. Perfect for beginners and those who want to improve their computer skills.

Imperial College Students Union, Beit Quad, Prime Consort Road, SW7 2BB

Satya Crystal 020 3286 2387

Sunday 19th October 11am and 2pm

Visit to RAF NortholtTransport provided by Westway Community Transport. Take part in a guided tour around the prestigious RAF Northolt by Squadron Leader Richard Willis. Maximum of three wheelchair spaces.

Meet outside The Stowe Centre, 260 Harrow Road, W2 5ES

Harry Sorensen Westminster City Council 020 7641 6194

Wednesday 12th November 8.30am– 12 midday

Win afternoon tea for two at The RitzTo enter the prize draw, courtesy of The Ritz Hotel, please send your name, address and contact details to:

Ritz competition, Communications, 18th floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6QP

Closing date: Friday 3rd October

Tea for two at The Ritz

We would like to thank our sponsors, event organisers and supporters whose generosity makes it possible for Silver Sunday to go ahead.


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