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Age UK Waltham Forest is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people since 1982.

We have dedicated staff and volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people and their carers.

08/09/2026

🐦🌿 BUILD A BIRD FEEDER & INSECT HOTEL! 🌿🐝

Fancy getting creative while doing something great for local wildlife? Join us for our free Bird Feeder & Insect Hotel Workshop!

📅 Thursday 15 October
⏰ 2.00–4.00pm
📍 Age UK Waltham Forest Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU

Only criteria you must be +65

Using natural and recycled materials, you’ll make a simple bird feeder and an insect hotel to take home. 🌱

Both are brilliant ways to give our local birds and insects a helping hand and encourage nature to thrive. 🐦🐝🦋

🌿 Booking is essential – places are limited!
📧 [email protected]

Come along, get creative and give nature a little boost! 💚

Support your local Age UK Waltham Forest – become a Friend or donor and help us continue supporting older people across the borough.

06/09/2026

📚 SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: READ A BOOK DAY – 6 SEPTEMBER! 📚

What better way to celebrate Read a Book Day than with a good read? 💚

Our Bakers Arms shop and The Hub have a wide range of books to choose from – whether you're looking for a classic, a mystery or something new to discover.

And if you love talking about the books you read, why not join our friendly Book Club? 📖

📅 Second Thursday of each month
⏰ 2.00–4.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
💷 £3

Members take it in turns to choose the monthly book before meeting up to share their thoughts and enjoy a chat.

📞 Ingrid: 020 8558 3404
📧 [email protected]

04/09/2026

🍰 Jam or cream first? 👀

There’s only one way to settle it… join us for Silver Sunday! ✨

Silver Sunday is a national day dedicated to celebrating older people, and we’re marking it with a wonderfully traditional afternoon at the Hub.

💐 Sunday 4 October | 2–4pm
🍰 Vintage-style afternoon cream tea
🎶 Music & entertainment
🎟️ Tickets £15

What would you choose first – jam or cream? Tell us below! 👇

📧 Book: [email protected]
📍 Or pop into the Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU, to buy your tickets.

This is a very popular event and sold out last year, so don’t leave it too late! 🎟️

❤️ Enjoy our activities and events? Help us keep them going by becoming a Friend or donor of Age UK Waltham Forest.

02/09/2026

🔑 MAKE IT, DON’T BUY IT! 🪵✨

Fancy getting creative this September? Come along to our Activity Workshop and make your very own hallway key holder with a handy little shelf – all from recycled timber! 🌿🔨

💷 Just £10 – refreshments included! ☕🍪

📅 Come along Tuesday & Wednesday sin September
⏰ 1.30–3.30pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU

🎨 A workshop for everyone!
Whether you're a complete beginner, fancy trying something new or already enjoy making things, you'll be welcome.

✨ Get creative
🔨 Learn new skills
♻️ Give recycled timber a new lease of life
☕ Enjoy a cuppa and a chat
🤝 Meet others and have some fun

⚠️ Places are limited due to workshop space, so booking is essential.

📧 Book or register your interest:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Come along, get stuck in and make something useful to take home! ❤️

💙 Support Age UK Waltham Forest: Become a Friend or donor and help us continue supporting older people across the borough.

01/09/2026

📰 Our latest newsletter is out! 🎉

Catch up on all the latest news, events, activities and updates from Age UK Waltham Forest.

📍 Pick up your copy from the Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
📧 Housebound? Join our mailing list and have the newsletter sent to you
🌐 Or visit our website to read it online.

Don’t miss out! 💙

💙 Want to support our work? Become a Friend or donor of Age UK Waltham Forest.

30/08/2026

🌟 SUNDAY SPOTLIGHT: ZUMBA DANCE! 💃🕺

Fancy getting active while having fun? Join us for an easy-to-follow, low-impact Zumba Dance class that’s invigorating and exhilarating!

💚 For everyone aged 60+ – beginners and more experienced dancers welcome.

📅 Every Wednesday
⏰ 10.00–11.00am
📍 CRATE Building, 35 St James St, London E17 7FY
(Upper level – access by stairs or lift at the rear of the building)

💷 £5 per class
No need to book – just drop by and join in!

📞 020 8558 5512
📧 [email protected]

28/08/2026

☀️ SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET!

There’s still plenty of time to get out, have fun and try something new this summer! Why not make the most of our activities happening across the borough - each week there's 30 to choose from?

🌳 Get moving with one of our exercise classes
☕ Meet friends and enjoy a cuppa
📚 Pick up a good book
🎨 Try one of our creative activities
💬 Come along to the Hub and meet new people

Whether you want to keep active, learn something new or simply enjoy some company, there’s something for everyone at Age UK Waltham Forest. 💛

Visit our website, take a look at our activities and come and join us!

And if you enjoy what we do, why not become a Friend of Age UK Waltham Forest and help us continue supporting older people across our community?

26/08/2026

💖 Remembering Dolly Parton – and her wonderful attitude to ageing

We were saddened to hear of the death of Dolly Parton, who passed away aged 80. A true icon whose music, generosity and positive spirit touched generations. 🌟

Dolly once said:

"I don't think about my life in terms of numbers. First of all, I ain't never gonna be old because I ain't got time to be old."

She went on to say that staying young is about what comes from within – "it's an attitude" and that you have to "shine from within." ✨

At Age UK Waltham Forest, we couldn't agree more. Getting older isn't about a number. It's about the people we meet, the things we enjoy, the friendships we make, the new experiences we try and the contribution we continue to make to our community.

Dolly certainly knew how to shine. 💕 And her words are a lovely reminder that age should never stop us from living life, trying something new or being ourselves.

So today, let's celebrate Dolly – turn up the music, have a little singalong and keep shining! 🎶✨

As Dolly might say: we haven't got time to be old!

23/08/2026

🌟 Sunday Spotlight: Information & Advice Service 🌟

At Age UK Waltham Forest, we know that finding the right information can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why our free Information and Advice Service is here to support older people, their families, and carers living in Waltham Forest.

Our experienced advisers can help with everything from benefits checks and social care information to staying independent and safe at home.

📞 Get in touch week days on 020 8558 3404
📧 [email protected]

💙 Free, confidential and local support when you need it most.

Please note: This service is only available within Age UK Waltham Forest's catchment area.

21/08/2026

💻✨ Silver Surfer Talk: Discover LibreOffice – The Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Did you know there's a powerful office suite that's completely FREE?

Join volunteer Mike to explore LibreOffice, which includes free alternatives to:
📝 Microsoft Word
📊 Excel
📽️ PowerPoint
➕ Plus additional programs not included with Microsoft Office.

You'll also learn how LibreOffice works with Microsoft Office file formats, making it easy to share and edit documents with MS Office users.

📅 Thursday 27 August
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Whether you're looking to save money or discover new digital tools, this friendly session is a great place to start. Everyone is welcome!

💙 If you enjoy hearing about our work, please consider becoming a Friend or regular donor to Age UK Waltham Forest. Your support helps us continue providing vital services and activities for older people across our community.

Address

58 Hall Lane, South Chingford
London
E48EU

Telephone

+442085585512

Website

http://www.ageukwalthamforest.org.uk/

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