News June 2006
Festival For Older People
Celebrating the diversity of Hackney’s older people at this years 12th Festival For Older People. All events will be taking place throughout the month of July 2006. July has been pronounced by Better Government For Older People as the “Celebrating Age Month”.
All events have been organised by Hackney Council’s Community Resource Team. Tickets must be purchased in advance for all events. For more information contact us on 020 7275 7092
Activity | Date and Time | Venue and Details | Transport pick up | Price |
Day Trip to House of Commons | Monday 3rd July | House of Commons | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 9am | £3 |
| Day Trip to Brighton | Thursday 6th July | Brighton Seaside -Stroll along the lovely beach and Leaving 10am. Enjoy Brighton’s Fish and Chips | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 10am | £5 |
| Thames River Cruise | Sunday 9th July | Cruise along the River Thames from Greenwich and see all the historical sights. Also visit the local antique market | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 10am | £5 |
| Cadburys | Tuesday 11th July | Visit Bourneville and experience chocolate delights in Cadburys World | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 8am | £5 |
| Visit to Dorking Vineyard | Thursday 13th July | Dorking, Surrey Hills and enjoy one of the largest vineyards in Europe. | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 10am | £3 |
Asda Befriending shopping trip | Saturday 15th July | Asda Shopping trip for CRT befriending clients only | Door to Door | FREE |
Theatre Museum | Wednesday 19th July | Visit to Theatre Museum with Costume wearing and Reminiscence | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 10am sharp | FREE |
| Tea Dance For wheelchair users and disabled people | Monday 17th July 12noon to 3pm | Specifically for older people living in sheltered accommodation & supported living schemes | £3 | |
| Play - Return to the Caribbean For Community group members only | Friday 21st July | Mr Johnson arrives home in Barbados after 40years of living in England. | FREE | |
Over 50’s Dancing Social | Tuesday 25th July | An evening of dancing with talent show & entertainment. Can you sing, dance, tell a story or poem? | Limited transport available for take home only to be booked in advance | £5 |
| Day trip to Southend-On-Sea | Thursday 27th July | Southend - Lovely sandy beach and shopping centre | Hackney Town Hall Leaving 10am sharp | £5 |
Page updated: 15 Jun 2010
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