Age UK Richmond
@ageukrichmond.bsky.social
We are an independent local charity dedicated to helping older people in Richmond upon Thames.
Registered Charity No. 1084211
www.ageukrichmond.org.uk
Registered Charity No. 1084211
www.ageukrichmond.org.uk
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2025 is a Remarkable Year for Age UK Richmond!
This year marks 60 incredible years of supporting older people in Richmond upon Thames. To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to be planning to host a series of fun events and campaigns throughout the year.
Help us celebrate 👉 bit.ly/4jEPjzS
This year marks 60 incredible years of supporting older people in Richmond upon Thames. To celebrate this milestone, we’re thrilled to be planning to host a series of fun events and campaigns throughout the year.
Help us celebrate 👉 bit.ly/4jEPjzS
Please help us continue be here for the older people who depend on us, like Anne and Peter, both in their nineties, who are grateful for our support. Their stories reflect the experiences of so many in the borough who will quietly struggle every day without us.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Supporting older people in Richmond Upon Thames – Big Give
Age UK Richmond Upon Thames supports, empowers and connects local older people, enabling them to live fulfilling, healthy and independent …
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Please help us continue be here for the older people who depend on us, like Anne and Peter, both in their nineties, who are grateful for our support. Their stories reflect the experiences of so many in the borough who will quietly struggle every day without us.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Last few places remaining! Craft your wreath with fresh materials, all included in the price.
Tuesday 3rd December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
At our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre
Cost £25, plus an online donation to our Big Give Campaign of £30
Book now: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7...
Tuesday 3rd December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
At our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre
Cost £25, plus an online donation to our Big Give Campaign of £30
Book now: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7...
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop - Age UK Richmond Upon Thames
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November 19, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Last few places remaining! Craft your wreath with fresh materials, all included in the price.
Tuesday 3rd December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
At our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre
Cost £25, plus an online donation to our Big Give Campaign of £30
Book now: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7...
Tuesday 3rd December, 7.30pm to 9.30pm
At our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre
Cost £25, plus an online donation to our Big Give Campaign of £30
Book now: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML7...
7 days to go! We're looking forward to #FullofLifeFair2025!
Friday 24th October, 10am to 4pm at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-u...
Here is a recap of last year:
youtube.com/watch?v=zWCk...
See you there 🎉
Friday 24th October, 10am to 4pm at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-u...
Here is a recap of last year:
youtube.com/watch?v=zWCk...
See you there 🎉
Richmond upon Thames Full of Life Fair 2025
Richmond Council's annual Full of Life Fair for older residents and carers is back at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on 24 October 2025!
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October 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
7 days to go! We're looking forward to #FullofLifeFair2025!
Friday 24th October, 10am to 4pm at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-u...
Here is a recap of last year:
youtube.com/watch?v=zWCk...
See you there 🎉
Friday 24th October, 10am to 4pm at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-u...
Here is a recap of last year:
youtube.com/watch?v=zWCk...
See you there 🎉
We run regular activities, take a look at what's on offer here:
r1.technology-trust-news.org/7PCV-120VM-4... or visit our website www.ageukrichmond.org..uk
r1.technology-trust-news.org/7PCV-120VM-4... or visit our website www.ageukrichmond.org..uk
June 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We run regular activities, take a look at what's on offer here:
r1.technology-trust-news.org/7PCV-120VM-4... or visit our website www.ageukrichmond.org..uk
r1.technology-trust-news.org/7PCV-120VM-4... or visit our website www.ageukrichmond.org..uk
We're wishing Carol and Lucy best of luck for their open water swim fundraiser taking place this coming Saturday 28 June! Head to Shepperton Lake at 7am to support them.
You can also show your support online, keep them going:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tak...
You can also show your support online, keep them going:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tak...
June 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We're wishing Carol and Lucy best of luck for their open water swim fundraiser taking place this coming Saturday 28 June! Head to Shepperton Lake at 7am to support them.
You can also show your support online, keep them going:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tak...
You can also show your support online, keep them going:
www.justgiving.com/campaign/tak...
Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. If you or someone you know uses a telecare alarm, you must call the landline provider.
Contact us for free Advice:
info@ageukrichmond.org.uk
020 8878 3625
All information:
digitalphoneswitchover.com/telecare/
Contact us for free Advice:
info@ageukrichmond.org.uk
020 8878 3625
All information:
digitalphoneswitchover.com/telecare/
Telecare – Digital Phone Switchover
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June 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Landline phones are switching to digital, which could stop telecare alarms working. If you or someone you know uses a telecare alarm, you must call the landline provider.
Contact us for free Advice:
info@ageukrichmond.org.uk
020 8878 3625
All information:
digitalphoneswitchover.com/telecare/
Contact us for free Advice:
info@ageukrichmond.org.uk
020 8878 3625
All information:
digitalphoneswitchover.com/telecare/
Yesterday, we brought our amazing Volunteers together for our annual Volunteer Celebration as part of #VolunteersWeek. Each and every one of them is truly valued and appreciated 🎉
Thank you for everything you do to support local older people 💜
Thank you for everything you do to support local older people 💜
June 3, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Yesterday, we brought our amazing Volunteers together for our annual Volunteer Celebration as part of #VolunteersWeek. Each and every one of them is truly valued and appreciated 🎉
Thank you for everything you do to support local older people 💜
Thank you for everything you do to support local older people 💜
Today you can visit the Pop-up Dementia Information Day at Patch, Twickenham, 10.30am to 2pm. A chance to talk to Dementia professionals and hear the latest about Dementia Friendly Richmond.
#DementiaActionWeek
#DementiaActionWeek
May 20, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Today you can visit the Pop-up Dementia Information Day at Patch, Twickenham, 10.30am to 2pm. A chance to talk to Dementia professionals and hear the latest about Dementia Friendly Richmond.
#DementiaActionWeek
#DementiaActionWeek
The @richmondcvs.bsky.social Volunteer Fair is back at Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College on Wed 21 May from 2-6pm.
We'll be there with 50+ charities working across #richmonduponthames. Come along to learn about volunteer roles that would suit you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-v...
We'll be there with 50+ charities working across #richmonduponthames. Come along to learn about volunteer roles that would suit you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-v...
Richmond Volunteer Fair 2025
Are you thinking of volunteering? Come and meet a range of local organisations and find out how you can help your community.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The @richmondcvs.bsky.social Volunteer Fair is back at Richmond & Hillcroft Adult Community College on Wed 21 May from 2-6pm.
We'll be there with 50+ charities working across #richmonduponthames. Come along to learn about volunteer roles that would suit you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-v...
We'll be there with 50+ charities working across #richmonduponthames. Come along to learn about volunteer roles that would suit you!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/richmond-v...
Come and see us today at St George's parade at Love Whitton High Street! A fun day for all the family with a parade, lots of stalls, music and entertainment 💜
Surinder, our Whitton Centre Manager will be here with out lovely volunteers, Kim and Catherine!
Surinder, our Whitton Centre Manager will be here with out lovely volunteers, Kim and Catherine!
April 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Come and see us today at St George's parade at Love Whitton High Street! A fun day for all the family with a parade, lots of stalls, music and entertainment 💜
Surinder, our Whitton Centre Manager will be here with out lovely volunteers, Kim and Catherine!
Surinder, our Whitton Centre Manager will be here with out lovely volunteers, Kim and Catherine!
Wishing those celebrating this weekend a Happy Easter! 💐
Please note our office and three Social & Wellbeing Centres will close on Friday 18 & Monday 21 April.
Normal activities will resume on Tuesday 22 April.
Please note our office and three Social & Wellbeing Centres will close on Friday 18 & Monday 21 April.
Normal activities will resume on Tuesday 22 April.
April 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Wishing those celebrating this weekend a Happy Easter! 💐
Please note our office and three Social & Wellbeing Centres will close on Friday 18 & Monday 21 April.
Normal activities will resume on Tuesday 22 April.
Please note our office and three Social & Wellbeing Centres will close on Friday 18 & Monday 21 April.
Normal activities will resume on Tuesday 22 April.
Have Your Say – Richmond Transport Strategy 2040
Help shape the future of transport in Richmond upon Thames. The Council is developing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive strategy – and your views matter.
🗓️ Share your feedback by May 2025
📝 Submit here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help shape the future of transport in Richmond upon Thames. The Council is developing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive strategy – and your views matter.
🗓️ Share your feedback by May 2025
📝 Submit here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
forms.office.com
April 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Have Your Say – Richmond Transport Strategy 2040
Help shape the future of transport in Richmond upon Thames. The Council is developing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive strategy – and your views matter.
🗓️ Share your feedback by May 2025
📝 Submit here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Help shape the future of transport in Richmond upon Thames. The Council is developing a long-term, sustainable and inclusive strategy – and your views matter.
🗓️ Share your feedback by May 2025
📝 Submit here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Join us for a trip to Savill Garden – 35 acres of stunning gardens, woodland & seasonal colour.
Tues 13 May 2025, 9.30–3pm | £34 incl. transport + 1hr tour
Book online or contact Shyama: 020 8744 1965 / wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Tues 13 May 2025, 9.30–3pm | £34 incl. transport + 1hr tour
Book online or contact Shyama: 020 8744 1965 / wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
April 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Join us for a trip to Savill Garden – 35 acres of stunning gardens, woodland & seasonal colour.
Tues 13 May 2025, 9.30–3pm | £34 incl. transport + 1hr tour
Book online or contact Shyama: 020 8744 1965 / wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
Tues 13 May 2025, 9.30–3pm | £34 incl. transport + 1hr tour
Book online or contact Shyama: 020 8744 1965 / wellbeing@ageukrichmond.org.uk
We are looking for skilled and capable individuals with #gardening experience to join us on a casual contract basis. You must have access to a set of gardening tools and equipment. We are looking for individuals who can work on the east side of the borough.
Apply: www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
Apply: www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
April 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We are looking for skilled and capable individuals with #gardening experience to join us on a casual contract basis. You must have access to a set of gardening tools and equipment. We are looking for individuals who can work on the east side of the borough.
Apply: www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
Apply: www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
Are you looking for a space at the Richmond Run-Fest this coming September? Support us, we have charity spaces available for all events -10k, Half Marathon and Marathon.
All information on our website or email fundraising@ageukrichmond.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
All information on our website or email fundraising@ageukrichmond.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
April 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Are you looking for a space at the Richmond Run-Fest this coming September? Support us, we have charity spaces available for all events -10k, Half Marathon and Marathon.
All information on our website or email fundraising@ageukrichmond.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
All information on our website or email fundraising@ageukrichmond.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/richmondupon...
Meet Abhi Dara! Abi is running 10k this coming 29 of March in aid of our Telephone Friendship Service!
He is hoping to raise at least £300 which will provide 60 hours of telephone support to local older people suffering with loneliness.
Visit his page:
www.justgiving.com/page/abhiman...
He is hoping to raise at least £300 which will provide 60 hours of telephone support to local older people suffering with loneliness.
Visit his page:
www.justgiving.com/page/abhiman...
March 20, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Meet Abhi Dara! Abi is running 10k this coming 29 of March in aid of our Telephone Friendship Service!
He is hoping to raise at least £300 which will provide 60 hours of telephone support to local older people suffering with loneliness.
Visit his page:
www.justgiving.com/page/abhiman...
He is hoping to raise at least £300 which will provide 60 hours of telephone support to local older people suffering with loneliness.
Visit his page:
www.justgiving.com/page/abhiman...
Reposted by Age UK Richmond
Some great full & part-time #local #job opportunities around our network you can apply for now ... including Richmond Carers Centre @bca4barnes.bsky.social Inspire Hounslow @ageukrichmond.bsky.social Voices of Hope @richmondfoundation.bsky.social & Cooking Up
Click the link 👇
bit.ly/3CP3BcJ
Click the link 👇
bit.ly/3CP3BcJ
March 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Some great full & part-time #local #job opportunities around our network you can apply for now ... including Richmond Carers Centre @bca4barnes.bsky.social Inspire Hounslow @ageukrichmond.bsky.social Voices of Hope @richmondfoundation.bsky.social & Cooking Up
Click the link 👇
bit.ly/3CP3BcJ
Click the link 👇
bit.ly/3CP3BcJ
Guess what was for pudding at man with the pan one day after St Patrick’s day? Guinness cake with guinness ice-cream! With Colcannon for main course.
Our members also enjoyed a St Patrick's celebration recently ☘️
Our members also enjoyed a St Patrick's celebration recently ☘️
March 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Guess what was for pudding at man with the pan one day after St Patrick’s day? Guinness cake with guinness ice-cream! With Colcannon for main course.
Our members also enjoyed a St Patrick's celebration recently ☘️
Our members also enjoyed a St Patrick's celebration recently ☘️
Good news! Age UK Richmond is now part of Get Lucky Local, a new weekly lottery raising funds for local causes. Tickets cost £1, with a £25,000 jackpot! Buy yours here: www.getluckylocal.co.uk/support/age-...
Support Age UK Richmond upon Thames on Get Lucky Local
Age UK Richmond upon Thames is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.
www.getluckylocal.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Good news! Age UK Richmond is now part of Get Lucky Local, a new weekly lottery raising funds for local causes. Tickets cost £1, with a £25,000 jackpot! Buy yours here: www.getluckylocal.co.uk/support/age-...
It's #pancakeday and our Man with a Pan group raised to the challenge! Here is the recipe for you:
Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk and a pinch of salt into a bowl, whisk to a smooth batter. Spread half a ladleful of batter on a fyring pan, cook for 1 minute on each side. Enjoy!
Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk and a pinch of salt into a bowl, whisk to a smooth batter. Spread half a ladleful of batter on a fyring pan, cook for 1 minute on each side. Enjoy!
March 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's #pancakeday and our Man with a Pan group raised to the challenge! Here is the recipe for you:
Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk and a pinch of salt into a bowl, whisk to a smooth batter. Spread half a ladleful of batter on a fyring pan, cook for 1 minute on each side. Enjoy!
Put 100g plain flour, 2 large eggs, 300ml milk and a pinch of salt into a bowl, whisk to a smooth batter. Spread half a ladleful of batter on a fyring pan, cook for 1 minute on each side. Enjoy!
Few spaces available for our outing to the Victoria and Albert Museum!
Friday 14 March
£19 (this charge is for your return coach transport from Twickenham to the museum and back)
Our coach will pick up from our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre centre only.
Ring 0208 744 1965
📷Visit Richmond
Friday 14 March
£19 (this charge is for your return coach transport from Twickenham to the museum and back)
Our coach will pick up from our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre centre only.
Ring 0208 744 1965
📷Visit Richmond
March 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Few spaces available for our outing to the Victoria and Albert Museum!
Friday 14 March
£19 (this charge is for your return coach transport from Twickenham to the museum and back)
Our coach will pick up from our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre centre only.
Ring 0208 744 1965
📷Visit Richmond
Friday 14 March
£19 (this charge is for your return coach transport from Twickenham to the museum and back)
Our coach will pick up from our Twickenham Wellbeing Centre centre only.
Ring 0208 744 1965
📷Visit Richmond
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February 25, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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"Loneliness affects everyone, but perhaps [the #LGBT+ community] in particular, because of the history of being judged and abused."
Aydee spoke to us as we mark #LGBTplusHM25 about the Rainbow Café run by @ageukrichmond.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/41sd5Is
Aydee spoke to us as we mark #LGBTplusHM25 about the Rainbow Café run by @ageukrichmond.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/41sd5Is
February 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
"Loneliness affects everyone, but perhaps [the #LGBT+ community] in particular, because of the history of being judged and abused."
Aydee spoke to us as we mark #LGBTplusHM25 about the Rainbow Café run by @ageukrichmond.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/41sd5Is
Aydee spoke to us as we mark #LGBTplusHM25 about the Rainbow Café run by @ageukrichmond.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/41sd5Is
Back by popular demand! VIDEO GAMES WORKSHOP 🎮
Come and play virtual sports or zoom around a simulated racetrack. Discover what games can be played on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles and try out our virtual reality goggles.
30-minute slot.
connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 0208 744 1965.
Come and play virtual sports or zoom around a simulated racetrack. Discover what games can be played on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles and try out our virtual reality goggles.
30-minute slot.
connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 0208 744 1965.
February 17, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Back by popular demand! VIDEO GAMES WORKSHOP 🎮
Come and play virtual sports or zoom around a simulated racetrack. Discover what games can be played on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles and try out our virtual reality goggles.
30-minute slot.
connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 0208 744 1965.
Come and play virtual sports or zoom around a simulated racetrack. Discover what games can be played on PlayStation or Nintendo consoles and try out our virtual reality goggles.
30-minute slot.
connecttotech@ageukrichmond.org.uk or call 0208 744 1965.
A huge thank you to Age UK for shining a spotlight on our pioneering Rainbow Café! We’re incredibly proud to have launched this wonderful project in October 2023, and it’s been thriving ever since. Making a real difference to the older LGBT+ community 🌈
www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/202...
www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/202...
The Rainbow Café: a much-needed safe space | Discover | Age UK
www.ageuk.org.uk
February 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A huge thank you to Age UK for shining a spotlight on our pioneering Rainbow Café! We’re incredibly proud to have launched this wonderful project in October 2023, and it’s been thriving ever since. Making a real difference to the older LGBT+ community 🌈
www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/202...
www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/202...