Activities
Get fit, get active, get involved!
Whether you are looking for bingo nights or a game of bowls, dance classes or chair exercise classes, there is enough going on to keep you entertained every day and night of the week.
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Find out about clubs, classes, occupational therapy and residential care by clicking on your borough below...
Bexley Greenwich
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| Tai Chi |
Free Tai Chi classes for residents of The Atrium aged 50+ or to a small fee to other Thamesmead residents.
1:30-3:00pm, Mondays The Atrium | Teeswater Court | Erith | Kent | DA18 | 020 8310 3571
10:30am-12:00pm, Wednesdays Pop in Parlour | Coralline Walk | Thamesmead | SE2 9TP | 020 8320 4470 (Linda)
11:15am-12:45pm, Fridays Jubilee Community Centre | Lytton Strachey Path | SE28 8DU | 020 8320 4470 (Roz)
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| Fitness For 50+ |
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2:30-3:30pm, every Tuesday
Broadwater Village Hall | Goosander Way | West Thamesmead | SE28 0ER | 0800 917 1273
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| Bowls |
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You'll be bowled over by Thamesmead’s Age Concern Pop in Parlour.
The over 60’s club participate in many activities including bingo, coach trips and games of bowls on their immaculate bowling green.
10:00am-2:00pm, Monday-Friday with lunch at reasonable prices from 12:00-2:00pm.
Bowls tuition can be provided.
Pop in Parlour | Evenlode House | Coralline Walk | Thamesmead | T: 020 8320 4470 (Linda)
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| Bingo |
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1:00-4:00pm, every Monday The Monday Club | Jubilee Hall | Lytton Stratchy Path Thamesmead | SE28
6:30-9:30pm, Monday and Wednesday Age Concern's Pop-in-Parlour | Evenlode House | Coralline Walk Thamesmead | 020 8310 7437
7:00-9:00pm, Monday and Thursday Greenmead Over 50’s | Greenmead Club | Lime Row | Erith 020 8311 0366
1:00-4:00pm every Wednesday Thamesmead disabled and senior citizens club Jubilee Hall | Lytton Stratchy Path | Thamesmead | SE28
7:30-10:30pm every Thursday Open to everyone aged 18+ Arnott Community Centre | 3 Arnott Close | off Titmuss Avenue | T: 020 8320 4470 (Roz)
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| Dancing |
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11:00am-1:00pm, Monday, Ballroom dancing 10:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday, Line dancing 9:30-11:30am, Saturday, Ballroom dancing
The Atrium | Teeswater Court | Erith | Kent | DA18 | 020 8310 3571
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| Darts |
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10:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday Evergreen Club | Thamesmere Leisure Centre | Thamesmere Drive | Thamesmead | SE28 | 020 8311 1119
2:00-3:00pm, Wednesday Pop in Parlour | Evenlode House | Coralline Walk | Thamesmead | T: 020 8320 4470 (Linda)
7:00-10:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday The Atrium | Teeswater Court | Erith | Kent | DA18 | 020 8310 3571
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| Swimming |
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Club Wellness 55+
Pop along to Thamesmere Leisure Centre if you would like to start swimming or take part in an exercise class. £2.40 non member, £1 (aged 60+) with a Greenwich High Saver (will also give you a 50% discount on activities) and Freedom Pass.
Tuesday,9:30am-12:00pm, Activity Sessions Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00pm, Swimming Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00pm, Fitness Room* Tuesday, 9:30am-12:00pm, Public Swim** Thursday, 10:00am-12:00pm, Fitness Room*
* Members only ** Shared with school swimming sessions
Thamesmere Leisure Centre | Thamesmere Drive | Thamesmead | 020 8311 1119 | W: www.gll.org
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| Thamesview Golf Centre |
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Located in North Thamesmead, Thamesview Golf Centre (TVGC) offers a nine hole course, driving range, golf shop, clubhouse facilities and ample free parking.
Whether you want to play, practice or learn how to play golf, you will always be welcome at TVGC.
Open to all on a pay-and-play basis, booking is only required and weekends. Golf clubs and trolleys are available for hire.
Golf lessons available with the PGA qualified team.
Fairway Drive | Thamesmead | SE28 8PP | 020 8310 7975
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| Arthritis Care |
Arthritis Care are on hand to support and advise arthritis sufferers and their friends and family.
2:00-4:00pm Tuesday fortnightly.
Friends of the Atrium | Teeswater Court | Middle Way | Erith DA18 4DG | 020 8320 4470
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| Thamesmead Town Angling Club |
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Thamesmead Town Angling Club (TTAC) fish at Gallions Lake in West Thamesmead and at Birchmere, sun-up to sun-down and at just £6 per session for one rod, £10 per session for two rods.
A junior section is also available. TTAC can also offer tuition with their fully qualified instructors.
Please note, fish must be returned to the lake once caught.
T: 07810 066632 (Brian) E: brianwoolsey@btinternet.com
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| Thamesmead Community Fit Club |
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Trust Thamesmead is working in partnership with the Bexley Primary Care Trust (PCT) in offering Thamesmead residents the chance to join a Community Fit Club.
The group meet 10:00-11:00am every Wednesday and offer weekly weigh-ins, weight management, information, advice and guidance and activity sessions each week.
The Lakeside Centre | off Yarnton Way | T: 020 8298 6276 (Charlene Williams)
In addition physical activity sessions will be available at the Business Academy Bexley every... Tuesday - Legs, bums and tums, 5:15-6:15pm Thursday - Netball/baskteball, 5:30-6:15pm
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| Book Club |
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The Thamesmead surfers over 50s group meet once a month to discuss a chosen book over a cup of coffee and biscuits.
10:00-11:30am, 50p per week for refreshments.
Tavy Bridge Library | Binsey Walk | Thamesmead | SE2 9TS | T: 07854 216972 (Olive) / T: 07944 01491 (Christine)
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| Craft Group |
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Thamesmead Surfers over 50s group meet each month to watch demonstrations and take part in making cards, bookmarks, flower arranging and more.
11:00am-1:00pm on the last Tuesday of every month.
50p per week for refreshments and some members stay for a pub lunch afterwards.
Birchwood Pub | Grovebury Road | Thamesmead | T: 07854 216972 (Olive) / T: 07944 017491 (Christine)
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| Complementary Therapy |
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Taster sessions of reflexology, massage, healing, hypnotherapy and other forms of stress management by the Feel Good Cooperative every first Saturday of the month for just £5.
Open 11:30am-1:00pm. Please call to make an appointment.
Greenmead Community Centre | Lime Row | off Yarnton Way | Erith | T: 07908 034081 (Sandy) | E: feelgoodcoop@hotmail.co.uk
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| Chair Based Exercise Class |
4:30-5:30pm every Wednesday for the over 50s.
The Atrium | Teeswater Court | Erith | Kent | DA18 | 020 8310 3571
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| Thamesmead Surfers |
I.T. classes for the over 50s, 9:30am-12:30pm every Wednesday.
Arnott Community Centre | 3 Arnott Close | off Titmuss Avenue | Thamesmead | SE28 8BG | T: 020 8320 4470
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