Westminster PLUS Essential information for Westminster’s older residents Issue 42 – Autumn 2022 Book now! Try something new on Silver Sunday, 2 October 2022 SilverFunINSIDEandfreeSunday Events Afternoon Teas Dance workshops MeetPLUSThe Lord Mayor of Westminster A busy start for our youngest ever mayor Tea Dance Book your tickets for a magical afternoon SUNDAY2ndOCTOBER 20 2 2
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A special Silver Sunday edition
2022 marks ten years since Silver Sunday first honoured our older generations! To celebrate this milestone anniversary, founder Christabel Flight, Silver Sunday associates, supporters and many of those that have held events throughout the decade gathered in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour at City Hall to raise a glass of champers, enjoy some cake and look back at the many ways the day has continued to bring our older communities together. This year we have more events than ever and there is something for everyone to enjoy. Turn to page 14 for the full list of what’s happening near you.
“Silver Sunday is a day that offers us all the opportunity to focus on older people’s contributions to our communities and to our society. Different generations gather together across the UK to celebrate their elders and to make new friends, through a variety of fun, free activities that range from tea parties to curling to Zumba dancing. As a member of Silver Sunday’s target audience, I can honestly say that it is a completely brilliant initiative.” –HM The Queen Consort
Let us know what you think of the magazine!
Write to us Westminsterat Plus, 17th Floor, Westminster City Council, 64 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6QP Or email westminster.gov.ukwestminsterplus@
This is also our first issue since the local elections that took place in May and which saw a change in council administration. We would like to welcome Cllrs Butler-Thalassis and Southern to the team.
ThalassisNafsikaCouncillorButlerCabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health SouthernJudithCouncillor Older ChampionPersons
Call us on 020 7641 1444
We hope everyone has a fabulous tenth anniversary Silver Sunday and please do share your experiences and memories with us. Write to us at Silver Sunday, Sir Simon Milton Foundation, 16th Floor, Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP.
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How we can support you through the rising cost of living
Citizens Advice Westminster is continuing to help him appeal his disability benefit decision.
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Joe is a 67-year-old and lives in a one-bedroom council property. He has significant health conditions including no use of his left arm. His benefits were reduced, and he lost his mobility scooter when he moved from receiving Disability Living Allowance to Personal Independence Payment. Joe was approached by Citizens Advice Westminster as he was distressed and suicidal because of the reduction in his
The cost of living crisis is affecting us all, we launched our cost of living support hub in July to point people like Joe, below, to local and national services that can help
Read Joe’s story
income and was worried about rising food and energy costs. Citizens Advice Westminster helped him to successfully apply to the local Hardship Fund and he received a payment of £250. He was extremely grateful for the support which will assist him in meeting his rising energy and food costs.
Tackling the rising cost of living
You can also call at 020 7361 3993 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) or email the library team at libraries@westminster.gov.uk
Citizens Advice Westminster
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Tackling the rising cost of living
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A charity that offers free and impartial advice to help residents stay warm, save money and live greener. Advice is given via telephone consultations and includes: getting help switching your energy tariff to a better deal and advice on reducing energy use at home.
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Wednesday and Fridays, 9am to 1pm. For a weekly subscription of £5.
Members will be able to have access to food, including fresh fruit, vegetables and store cupboard favourites that will often value £15 or more.
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Wednesday and Fridays, 9am to 1pm. For a weekly subscription of £4.50.
If you would like help to access more information and further advice, you can visit your local library and ask for the cost of living support hub. westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support
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Let’s get active
Regular physical activity benefits both the body and mind. It can:
• improve bone and muscle strength and increases balance, flexibility and fitness.
• reduce the risk of depression, cognitive decline and delay the onset of dementia and simply makes you feel good!
Just taking a short break from sitting, by doing 3-4 minutes of light physical movement, such as walking or stretching or even participating in safe organised local activity, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity.
• for older adults in particular it has been shown to improve balance and help to prevent falls and injuries.
To find out more and start your journey to being physically active, go to active.westminster. gov.uk or call 020 7641 1444 – residents over 60 can enjoy a FREE casual swim with an ActiveWestminster Card.
It’s really important for people of all ages and abilities to be as active as possible.
It’s hard for us to get back into the routine of physical activity and have the confidence to be active. It’s even harder for people who don’t usually do a lot of physical activity to get started.
• reduce high blood pressure, help manage weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers.
Over the last few years we are all a little bit guilty of sitting down more, moving less and not taking as much exercise.
• help give our days a bit of structure or routine and be a way to stay in contact with family and friends.
Renewable energy
Your food waste will be used to create renewable energy used to generate electricity to power the national grid and heat for homes.
Why are we doing this?
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Your new food waste recycling service
Food waste will also be transformed into a biofertiliser, which will be used on farmland to grow more food.
The food waste recycling service is expanding across Westminster during 2022. You will soon receive your roll of liners, kitchen bin and outdoor food waste bin.
Wasting less
Food waste generates harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Using this service will help reduce waste and tackle climate change.
Cllr Hamza Taouzzale has had a busy few months at the beginning of his term, and with his high ambitions, he isn’t going to get any quieter any time soon
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Four months later he was elected as the member of the Youth Parliament for Westminster, during which time he was instrumental in ensuring that Westminster joined the British Youth Council, thus allowing our Youth MPs to visit and speak in Parliament.
Hamza was elected to Westminster City Council in 2018, representing Queen’s Park Ward. At 22, he is the youngest ever councillor to be elected to the City and the first ever Muslim Lord Mayor of Westminster.
Having always lived in Westminster, Hamza’s introduction to the council was in October 2015 where he became a member of the Westminster Youth Council.
From sitting behind the young Royals at the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace to tree planting, raising flags and getting to know the community, Cllr Taouzzale is making the most of his year as Lord Mayor.
Getting to know the Lord Mayor
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Getting to know the Lord Mayor
Inspiring the next generation at Gateway Academy Primary School
Since becoming Lord Mayor in May, the first few months of his term have involved events that will go down in London’s history books. At the Platinum Jubilee celebration he lit the Jubilee Beacon at Paddington Recreation Ground, attended many of the city’s 50+ street parties, and sat amongst the young Royals on The Mall at the Party at the Palace. Quickly followed was the momentous 50 years of Pride celebrations, which included just one of several flag-raising ceremonies at City Hall.
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“Silver Sunday was the idea of one of my predecessors, Christabel Flight, a decade ago. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, giving many older Westminster residents a great deal of joy. The past couple of years have been tough for our senior residents so I’m looking forward to taking part in this year’s events and getting around to the care homes to meet everyone.”
Raising the flag at City Hall to mark Armed Forces Day
Tree planting at Lillington Gardens
Outside of his council life, Cllr Taouzzale is a trustee of a handful of local Westminster charities and sits on the John Lyons Grants committee. During his free time, the Lord Mayor is an avid Chelsea FC supporter!
If you’re on Twitter, and would like to keep up with what the Lord Mayor is doing, you can follow him using @LM_Westminster
Lord Mayor of Westminster
He recently graduated from both Goldsmiths College and Kings College London where he studied Politics and then Global Affairs.
Cllr Taouzzale aims to support as many local youth organisations as possible and will use the help and knowledge of the Young Westminster Foundation to do so.
Music to make your heart sing
Music really can make our hearts sing, and if you have always fancied having a tinkle on a piano, but never quite got round to learning to read music, or started and haven’t played in a while, then there’s no time like the present!
Learning an instrument later in life can offer numerous health, wellbeing and even social benefits
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Do you remember when some of the greatest music was being played for the first time? Elvis or The Beatles perhaps? Maybe your feet start tapping when you hear jazz, your air guitar comes to life at the sound of rock music, and you can’t help but sing along to a good ballad.
DecPLAY is an easy-to-use online platform that aims to make the whole process of playing the piano simple. There is a vibrant and thriving online community to meet friends and access support from a dedicated team.
Harry, aged 90, was able to play a full tune within just 30 minutes of starting and continues to build his repertoire.
What is DecPLAY?
Mike tried to learn piano briefly as a boy, but soon gave it up after struggling with the traditional music. Now, six decades later, Mike has rediscovered the joy of piano playing through and is learning fast – alongside his grandchildren.
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Designed with wellbeing in mind, the DecPLAY course is also accessible to those with conditions such as arthritis, low sight and dyslexia. Named ‘DecPLAY’ after its creator Declan Cosgrove, the course is already a hit with people aged 50 – 90+.
Following a stroke, Jean, also in her 90s, had to start learning piano from scratch and found she was no longer able to follow traditional methods. The accessibility of DecPLAY meant that Jean was able to pick up the piano again with ease.
For more information, please contact hatrickspress@gmail.com or support@decplaypiano.com
Declan Cosgrove
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Declan is a classically trained musician and IT entrepreneur, and he created step-by-step videos which can be accessed using a computer, tablet or mobile phone and song sheets that can be viewed online or printed out, so players can progress at their own pace.
A free starter lesson is available for those who want to give DecPLAY a go. By visiting decplay.com and clicking ‘GET STARTED NOW’, you can get a taste of the course simply by entering your email address. Proven to experiencing joy again after tragedy and reducing feelings of isolation. All a great testament to the heart-warming ways in which DecPlay can enhance people’s lives.
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Join in this Silver Sunday
Turn to the page for your guide to what’s happening this year. The Silver Sunday website is also a great source of up-to-date information, especially after we have gone to print. Please do visit silversunday.org.uk and take a look.
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This year, Silver Sunday takes place on Sunday 2 October with more events than ever on or around the day itself. Whatever you enjoy doing, there’ll likely be an event for you
From history tours of London Zoo or the Royal Albert Hall, to swimming, dancing, singing, eating and tea drinking, this Silver Sunday promises to be bigger and better than ever.
If you find technology challenging, ask a friend, neighbour or visit the local library for a helping hand to get you online.
Silver Sunday is always a great opportunity to meet up with friends, while making new ones too. The activities are all about bringing people and communities together and celebrating our older residents, here in Westminster. We would like your help to spread the word. Tell your friends, family and neighbours about the events taking place, especially those that may not have access to this information.
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Events and activities are donated by businesses, organisations and community groups across the city and many of them are run by volunteers. Silver Sunday is a programme run by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation, a Westminster-based charity.
For more information on the Sir Simon Milton Foundation visit sirsimonmiltonfoundation.com or call 07890 380 238
Registered Charity Number: 1174405
Silver Sunday has always paid special attention to Westminster’s care home residents. This year, the Lord Mayor of Westminster and Cllr Southern will be visiting care home residents on Friday 30 September, followed by the Chelsea Ballet who will be putting on performances for the residents to mark the occasion.
We are also delighted that members of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment (pictured), will be visiting several care homes across the borough with their beautiful horses. Bupa, HC-One, Anchor, and Bluebird Care will also be hosting activities at their care homes and with members across the country.
New events and activities are being confirmed all the time so do visit silversunday.org.uk for the latest listings.
Silver Sunday and care homes
Join us to enjoy a day of fun taster dance classes. Contemporary, Jazz, Salsa, Flamenco and more are on offer. There will also be a performance by the students that have attended the weekly dance classes. 07903 255384 or
OctoberDramaageukwestminster.org.uksouad.abdellaoui@andDanceWorkshopdates-enquireviaphone/email
NOTE: All the information printed here is correct at time of this issue going to print. Be sure to contact the event organisers listed below for precise details of each event prior to attending. Please visit silversunday.org.uk for a full, up to date list of events and activities taking place. All circumstances subject to change.
07971 294774 or silversunday@westminsterguides.org.ukSilverSundayWalk:Monarchs,MansionsandMistresses
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Silver Sunday Walk: Monarchs, Mansions and Mistresses
Pre-Silver Sunday events
01 Zero One Studio, 01 Hopkins Street, W1F 0HS
Saturday 1 October, every hour from 10am until 2pm
Join the City of Westminster Guide Lecturers Association for a relaxed one hour guided tour. Stepping back in time, walk in the footsteps of our Kings and Queens, meet the forgotten father of many of them. We will see where they lived, discover the intimate hangout for a king and his mistress, see where the spark of the Great Exhibition was ignited, and encounter the only king to have been executed. No booking required.
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A new, exciting community theatre project with Persona Collective in the heart of Soho. Join weekly workshops learning dance and drama techniques, in preparation for a theatre show. No experience necessary. Booking required. Wheelchair accessible. 07784 470112 or production@personacollective.co.uk
Friday 30 September, 11am – 3pm
Temple Underground Station
Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, W10 4JL
Royal Albert Hall Tours
Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 October, 10 – 11am and 11.30am – 12.30pm
Friday 30 September, 1.10pm
Kensington Gore, South Kensington, SW7 2AP
Royal Albert Hall Tours
Together with a friendly guide, you’ll take a peek at the royal areas of the Hall, see the breath-taking auditorium, and the stage that’s hosted some of the world’s biggest change-makers, history-shapers and stars – from Arctic Monkeys to Muhammad Ali, BBC Proms to Beyoncé, Cirque du Soleil to Winston Churchill, and Albert Einstein to Ed Sheeran.
Join Songhaven in one of London’s most beautiful Victorian churches for a professional concert filled with uplifting favourites! Our amazing musicians will engage and entertain with stunning operatic arias and duets, tunes from the classic musicals, and popular songs from the past. Songhaven concerts are relaxed and dementia-friendly. Movement, interaction, and singing along from the audience is warmly welcomed and encouraged!
Join Thames Discovery Programme for an accessible, step-free riverside stroll by the Thames at Strand-on-the-Green, where, guided by one of our expert archaeologists, you can discover the archaeology of this intriguing part of the Thames, hear stories of the Civil War and see almshouses and boat repair features.
Pre-Silver Sunday events
All tickets are free of charge. Please book tickets by phoning the Hall’s box office on 020 7589 8212.
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St Paul’s Knightsbridge, 32A Wilton Place, SW1X 8SH
Ramp opposite Fuller Smith and Turner, 85 Strand-on-the-Green, Chiswick, W4 3NN
Strand-on-the-Green
Songhaven Concert at St Paul’s Knightsbridge
020 7201 9999 or songhaven@ Riversidesonghaven.co.ukStroll:
Saturday 1 October, 3 – 4pm
£6 for over 65s. Book online at bit.ly/SSStroll
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Silver Sunday events Welfare and Dog Show 1 October, 10am - 4pm Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, Sunday 2 October, 8 – 11am Mother Sports Centre, 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico, SW1V 1EL us for an early morning swim and social to celebrate Silver Sunday. No booking required however spaces are limited. 7798 2040 The Piazza, Covent Garden, C2E 8BE us in the classic Victorian flower market for an open day with free access for seniors. Discounted senior memberships are available for the over-65s, on Direct Debit, annual options and to use casually pay-as-you-go. 7836 4007 reception@jubileehalltrust.org
W9 1PD Categories available for four legged friends include: • Yearling – Any breed (12 – 24m) • B est Veteran – any breed (9yrs+) • B est elderly handler • Waggliest tail • B est 6 legs – dog and owner • B est groomed – dog or bitch • B est junior handler • Dog the Judge would most like to take home 020 7644 6880 or westminster.gov.ukanimalwelfare@ to enter your dog. Silver
Big shout out to Metro Bank
“Helping out on Silver Sunday is very popular with our colleagues.”
Silver Sunday events
Each Metro Bank colleague has a paid day’s leave – called a Day to Amaze – to support good causes in the local communities.
“Silver Sunday is key diary date for our colleagues,” commented Emma Sutton, Metro Bank’s Head of Store Events. “Working with the general public, our colleagues are naturally engaging and love a good chat. Helping out on Silver Sunday is always very popular as our colleagues love to spend time with people and are already very active members of their local community.”
The UK’s community bank, Metro Bank has been a keen supporter of Silver Sunday for over three years.
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Emma Sutton Metro Bank’s Head of Store Events
Join ENB at its state-of-the-art home on London City Island and participate in an open-level ballet class, a repertoire focussed class and the opportunity to discover what goes on behind the scenes of a world class ballet organisation. Meet professional artists of the company and discover the role dance plays in improved physical and mental health and well-being. Bookings open from Monday 5 September. Wheelchair accessible and booking required.
Silver Sunday Coffee Morning
Sunday 2 October, 11am – 12.30pm
Come join us for some light, calming exercise, suitable for all ages. Booking required.
English National Ballet’s Dance for Health Workshops
Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
15 Abchurch Lane, EC4N 7BW
020 7486 1044 or events@rpsl.org.uk
The Royal Philatelic Society London – Guided Tour
020 7644 6880 or SundayLondonThefacebook.com/eaPaddingtonRoyalPhilatelicSociety–GuidedTour2October,11am–1pm
Come along and have a coffee with us for Silver Sunday. Keep fit, make friends and enjoy the outdoors! No booking required.
Mulryan Centre for Dance, 41 Hopewell Square, London City Island, E14 0SY
020 7590 2923 or engagement@ballet.org.uk
Tai Chi at The Rec
Sunday 2 October, 10am – 2pm
Paddington Recreation Ground, Randolph Avenue, W9 1PD
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020 7644 6880 or everyoneactive.com
Founded in 1869, The Royal Philatelic Society London in the oldest stamp collecting society in the world. Join us for a tour of our building (including behind the scenes) and a look at some of the treasures in our collections. The tour includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Booking required.
Sunday 2 October, 10 – 11am
Enjoy afternoon tea and a tour of Lord’s, the Home of Cricket. Bookings can be made from Monday 5 September. Wheelchair accessible and booking required.
Sunday 2 October, 11am – 4.15pm
Fun Day at Leonora House
James Hill House, 196 – 200, Kensal Road, W10 5BS
Silver Sunday Tour and Afternoon Tea at Lord’s Cricket Ground
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07949 434 021 or 020afiya.agard@octavia.org.uk83545676/77 or tatyana.orizu@octavia.org.uk
Fun Day at James Hill House
Sunday 2 October, 11am – 4pm
Leonora House, 49 Lanark Road, W9 1AP
Wheelchair accessible and booking required.
Sunday 2 October, 11am – 2.30pm
020 7616 8604 or community@mcc.org.uk
An entertaining and fun packed day. Activities include yoga, meditation and chair-based exercises, art and craft, bingo, pampering sessions, and a live entertainment show. Silver Sunday lunch and tea and cakes will be served.
07949 434 021 or 020unati.makinana@octavia.org.uk72869226 or karin.werner@octavia.org.uk
A fun filled day with live music, chairbased exercises, hand therapy, arts and crafts and a raffle. A sumptuous Silver Sunday meal will be served followed by a live entertainment show, and bingo with afternoon tea. Wheelchair accessible and booking required.
Regent’s Park, NW1 4RY
Silver Sunday events
Fun Day at James Hill House
Join us for an uplifting afternoon of Mexican culture in the wonderful setting of the Mexican Embassy. Enjoy a selection of typical food, watch a traditional dance performance, and participate in a lottery game! Everyone is welcome.
Chinese Cultural Spectacular
London Chinese Community Centre, 2 Leicester Court, WC2H 7DW
Join Resonate Arts and musicians from Wigmore Hall and the Royal Academy of Music for an afternoon of art, music making and discussion at the fabulous Wallace Collection. For people living with dementia and their carers.
Celebrating Mexican Culture
Chinese Arts and Crafts Charity Sales. Calligraphy Come to have your name translated into Chinese! Traditional Chinese snacks provided throughout the day. Wheelchair accessible. 020 7439 3822 or info@ccc.org.uk
48 Belgrave Square, SW1
Places are very limited and must be booked in advance. 0300 030 7212 or info@resonatearts.org
Sunday 2 October, 1pm
Chinese Cultural Spectacular
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Hertford House, Manchester Square, W1U 3BN
Sunday 2 October, 12 – 3pm
1 – 4pm
Demonstrations of Chinese Tai Chi, a moving meditation in the form of a series of gentle exercises that create harmony between the mind and body.
Join the Chinese Community Centre for a fun and exciting afternoon of cultural activity, including: 1 – 3pm
Booking is
07852 141425 or
Historic Hendon at the Royal Air Force Museum
Royal Air Force Museum London, Grahame Park Way
Join us to discover more about the rich history of aviation in Hendon where the RAF Museum is based. Enjoy a 40-minute talk which includes images from our archive and old film footage. Afterwards there will be a chance to ask questions and share stories of your own memories of Hendon and its surrounding areas.
Games, Tea and Cake at Pimlico Library
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No booking required and wheelchair accessible.
Under Morgan House, Lillington Gardens, 57 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 2LF
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Senior Westminster residents are invited to a sumptuous Afternoon Tea and a Cake Competition at the Lillington and Longmoore Gardens Community Centre at Lillington Gardens. Booking required.
Come along and enjoy scrabble, chess and bridge and try some newer games like Sudoku and Wordle.
07592 809431 or lalgra551@gmail.com
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020 7641 6200
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Lupus Street, Pimlico, SW1V 3AT
Explore Albertopolis
This walk takes us past the great museums and institutions of South Kensington. We finish close to that magnificent Gothic monument to the man who conceived the idea of setting up what has become the world’s greatest cultural quarter –the Albert Memorial. At the end of the tour we can take tea and refreshments at the very pleasant Bowling Green cafe near the Albert Memorial.
Meet outside South Kensington Underground Station
020 8358 4958 or
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Sunday 2 October, 2pm
Sunday 2 October, 3 – 5pm
Wellington Barracks is looking forward to hosting you on Silver Sunday to watch the Queen’s Guard Mount from inside Wellington Barracks. This will include a chance to speak to the officers of the Guard before they step out onto parade.
Sunday 2 October, 10 – 11am Wellington Barracks, Petty France, SW1E 6HQ
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Duchess Theatre, Catherine Street, WC2B 5LA
Enjoy a matinee performance of The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society’s 1920s murder mystery show. Watch the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call with hilarious consequences. Email events@nimaxtheatres.com before Friday 16 September quoting ‘Silver Sunday’ followed by the name of the show, your full name, any access requirements and how many tickets you would like (maximum of two per booking). Tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis with a short waiting list. You will be notified by Monday 19 September, if you have been successful. Please confirm receipt of emails from us.
Free tickets to watch ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’
Join the friends of Regent’s Park for a delightful evening of traditional jazz. Entry is free, food and drink will be available to purchase from the bar. No booking required, just turn up.
Booking in advance is essential via email: Captain T Windsor Clive Thomas. windsorclive100@mod.gov.ukWheelchairaccessible
For other events like this, including a unique opportunity to visit the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, visit SundayatMardisilversunday.org.ukGrasJazzEveningRegent’sPark2October,6–8pm
The Regent’s Bar and Kitchen, The Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4NU
07932 490 850 or Park, NW1 4RY
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a 80-minute pop/ rock celebration of 21st century girl power.
Join us for an afternoon of teatime delights. With music to suit all tastes, you’ll be tapping your toes in no time! As well as a variety of music, there will be the chance for a singalong, and of course the all-important tea and biscuits! Booking required. Tickets are £5 and include the concert, one hot drink and biscuits.
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Drawing on ZSL’s almost 200 years of history, guests will be guided through our Royal history and most famous animals, as well as visiting some of our iconic architecture – including the Grade I listed Lubetkin Penguin Pool. With lots of beautiful rest spots along the way and refreshments in the Zoo’s new Community Centre. Wheelchair accessible and booking required.
Email events@nimaxtheatres.com before Friday 16 September quoting ‘Silver Sunday’ followed by the name of the show, your full name, any access requirements and how many tickets you would like (maximum of two per booking). Tickets will be given on a first come, first served basis with a short waiting list. You will be notified by Monday 19 September, if you have been successful. Please confirm receipt of emails from us. The Musical
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3 – 4.30pm
020 7449 6646 or 07966 294022 or communityengagement@zsl.org
Free tickets to watch ‘SIX The Musical’
Sunday 2 October, 4 – 5.20pm
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The Vaudeville Theatre, The Strand, WC2R 0NH
Booking required. 50 spaces (maximum four tickets per guest).
Silver Monday Coffee and Cake
Join a trip up the Thames from Westminster Pier to Greenwich and enjoy some delicious Pie and Mash followed by a tour around the historic old Greenwich market. The day rounds off with a boat trip back to Westminster. Please note: for Members of The Abbey Centre only (membership is free to join).
Greenwich
Enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea (or coffee) in the amazing Boozy Tea Room at the historic Hippodrome. Only named guests will be permitted entry. You will be notified if your request for a place has been successful.
Pie and Mash at Greenwich
020 7380 1501 or Afternoongoldenyears@spca.org.ukTeaattheBoozy Tea Room Hippodrome Casino
67 Plender Street, NW1 0LB
Monday 3 October, 1 – 3pm
Monday 3 October, 9.30am – 4pm
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Meet at The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU
Post-Silver Sunday events
Celebrate this year’s Silver Sunday with the Golden Years at St Pancras Community Association. Please join us for coffee and cake, followed by board games. No need to book, just turn up on the day. Wheelchair accessible.
Limited spaces, to book: 020 7227 0650 or caroline.gandy@theabbeycentre.org.uk
020 7769 8888 or events@hippodromecasino.com (please leave a message with how many seats you would like and your contact details)
Monday 3 October, 11.30am
The Hippodrome, Leicester Square, WC2H 7JH
Thursday 6 October, 6 – 8pm
An opportunity to come and mingle over coffee, as well as take part in a fun 50s quiz with prizes. Meet new people and find out what is happening in the libraries. Blood pressure and cholesterol tests also available privately on the day. Booking required. 20 spaces. 020 7641 6200
Street SW1E 6QP - Lord's Mayor Parlour. Come along for a tea party alongside some digital support offered by the community Digital Ambassadors. Library computers will be available, but feel free to bring your own tablet or smartphone if you have a particular question.
160 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9TR
Sports Cage, Chippendale House, Churchill Gardens Estate, SW1V 3BU
Denis Kane, 07872811106 or penfoldhub@nhg.org.uk
Join the Penfold Hub for a wonderful 3-course lunch with vegetables from the Penfold Garden provided by staff volunteering from local businesses and organised together with The Paddington Partnership. Wheelchair accessible and booking required
Monday 3 October, 1 – 3pm 64 Victoria
Booking required via Penfoldpimlicoburgundians@gmail.comemail:CommunityHubFriday7October,12.30–2pm
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Walking Football
Post-Silver Sunday events
Join the Pimlico Burgundians for a game of walking football. The session will begin with a short introduction and get to know each other, followed by a fun competition for anyone age 50+. Afterwards there will be a social gathering in the Churchill Gardens Social Club.
Penfold Community Hub, 60 Penfold Street, NW8 8PJ
07450 244 740 or
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OpenAge Danceathon
Friday 7 October, 10am
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for five fabulous hours of dance classes with the best Instructors and fantastic music, all abilities welcome. Celebrating the 50+ community!
Sunday 9 October, 3 – 6pm
The Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA
Tour and Q&A at the London Central Mosque
Tour and Q&A at the London Central Mosque
Islamic Cultural Centre, 146 Park Road, NW8 7RG
A Silver Sunday Tea Dance will be held at Westminster Cathedral hosted by the Filipino Club. There will be dancing, entertainment, a raffle and a light tea with sandwiches, cake, tea and coffee. A donation would be appreciated. Carers are very welcome. noritorrente@hotmail.com or GallerySilverjean.hawkins2@hotmail.comSundayatTheQueen’s–Japan:CourtsandCultureMonday10October,2–5pm
Join us at The Queen’s Gallery to discover Japan: Courts and Culture, the current exhibition from Royal Collection Trust. The afternoon will start with an introductory talk on the exhibition, before a chance to see the splendours in the Gallery. After some time taking in Japanese symbols and decoration in the exhibition, the session concludes with a watercolour painting workshop. 0303 123 7301
Filipino Club, Westminster Cathedral Hall, Ambrosden Avenue, SW1 1QW
Friday 7 October, 6 – 8pm
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Filipino Club Tea Dance
We will be hosting a Silver Sunday evening event at the London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre. The event will include social welcome and drinks with light refreshments/food, guided tour and Q&A session on the Centre and Islam.
Booking Wheelchairrequired.accessible.02077252152 or iccuk.org/silver
A leisurely walk learning about 900 years of history in the area. Taking in the sights of The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, Sir William Wallace Memorial and many more. Booking required. 07787 114261 or kevinlarder@hotmail.com
Farringdon Underground Station
Science Museum, Exhibition Road, SW7 2DD
Tuesday 11 October, 2 – 4pm
Saturday 22 October, 10.30am
West Smithfield Stroll
Join us in Medicine: The Wellcome Galleries to explore facts and fiction in the world of science. Discover how fiction can inspire future generations of scientists and how in turn that innovation influences and inspires writers. You will need to book a free event ticket in advance, and all visitors must also book a free museum admission ticket in order to enter the museum at org.uk/see-and-do/welcomesciencemuseum.03300580058
The Cinnamon Club, Old Westminster Library, Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU
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The Cinnamon Club invites Thorney Island member Vic Keegan, author of Vic Keegan’s Lost London to share the extraordinary history of the streets and buildings around Westminster Abbey including the Old Library building itself. Refreshments included. 30
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Digital declutter
Discover WhatsApp
Oxford Street:
Oxford Street: 30 September at 10:30am WhatsApp is a free app connecting you with friends and family around the world. We’ll get you set up and show you the myriad ways to stay connected. From sending messages, photos and videos to making international calls – you won’t want to live without it.
Discover Apple
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more important than ever, so we’ll show you how to browse safely, avoid scams, choose strong passwords, and protect your device from viruses.
Digital Declutter
2 October at 2:30pm
Having a digital tidy up can be a bit overwhelming, maybe it’s time to cut ties with John who you haven’t contacted in 5 years. Or what about your selfie collection, a little too many perhaps? It’s time to declutter and we’ll show you how.
3 October at 2:30pm
Discover Digital Security
Ever felt hesitant to authorise a software update? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Staying safe online is
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Discover with Three
Oxford Street: 30 September at 12:00pm
If you can’t attend a store workshop, there are more workshops to watch online. For the full range, check out their web page three.co.uk/discovery or call on 0800 130 0333.
The Discovery team at mobile phone network Three is running a series of FREE digital skills workshops to support Silver Sunday this year. The locations for Westminster residents include Oxford Street and Islington.
Loving your Apple device? We’ll show you how to use it to its full potential and highlight the features that set Apple apart. From iOS to iCloud, we’ll explain the lingo and explore the device, so that you leave feeling confident to explore iAnything.
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Technology should be accessible to everyone, this workshop focuses on many key device features that will support different types of physical impairments.
Keep in touch with family and friends as if you are in the same room. We’ll explore the free messenger apps that enable you to stay connected, face to face, wherever you are in the world.
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2 October at 1:00pm
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Use Google Maps to explore more than just directions. We’ll show you a one-stop shop for discovering what’s around you, from famous sites to restaurants and shop recommendations, Google Maps will help you make the most of your destination.
Islington: 4 October at 12:00pm
Spaces for courses can be limited so please confirm your interest and book your seat on three. co.uk/discovery, choose a preferred location and session. If you need any support, you can email: discovery@three.co.uk or call: 0800 1300 333.
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Did you know that you can control your device using just your voice? It’s like having your own personal assistant in the palm of your hand, we’ll show you how to summon them and put them to good use.
There are over 2 million apps out there, so which will you choose to bring your device to life? From games and entertainment to apps that make everyday activities easier – we’ll have you searching, sharing and downloading the best apps on offer.
Explore with Google Maps
Today, we send more electronic mail than post and it’s easy to see why. Email is quick, convenient and can be managed on your device, on the go. We’ll help you find your way around your inbox, outbox and more.
The Tea Dance is finally back this year!
You must apply for a ticket no later than Friday 25 October, and your ticket will be sent to you mid-November.
Don’t be put off if you are on your own, there are plenty of solo guests and it’s a chance to meet new people and dance with our volunteer Police Cadets.
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Time to apply for an unforgettable afternoon – Sunday 11 December
The annual Tea Dance, hosted by Westminster charity The Sir Simon Milton Foundation, is a chance for people to meet new friends, be entertained and enjoy the delights of a delicious afternoon tea.
The Tea Dance is generously supported by the Grosvenor House Hotel and Shaftesbury PLC.
One thousand older Westminster residents are invited to the Grosvenor House Hotel on Park Lane to spend a fun afternoon in glamorous surroundings. If you have a friend or neighbour who might like to join in, spread the word or offer to accompany them.
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Please bring your Freedom Pass(es) on the day to show on arrival as proof of eligibility.
If more people apply for tickets than are available, they will be entered into a ballot. We will only contact you if you have been successful in receiving a ticket.
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