Activities for seniors in the Community Activity Directory (activities are generally for 50+ or older)
Community Lunch Club (Tuesdays (term time) 12:00-13:00)
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The lunch club is run every Tuesday (term time) and is an opportunity for those aged 55 or older in the community to gather together. You can get to know people whilst enjoying a delicious home cooked meal for just £5!
The lunch is followed by an hour in the coffee lounge, with various activities. Contact: To book your place please contact Kim 07833 344615 kimproctor28@yahoo.com |
Website: urccollinwood.org.uk/
Cost: £5 for 2 courses Location: Collinwood Road URC, Risinghurst Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: Buses to Risinghurst Turn, a short walk from Thornhill Park and Ride, Number 14 to Risinghurst |
Light Bite (Thursdays in term time 12:00-13:30/14:00)
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Light Bite is open to people over 50 for a light lunch (jacket potatoes with various fillings, and puddings). After the meal guests stay to chat, or sometimes there is a short activity.
Light Bite is a ministry of Headington Baptist Church, run by a team of volunteers from church, so once a month there is an informal Songs of Praise service, but anyone is welcome regardless of their faith position, and most of our guests are not connected with the church. |
Contact: admin@hbc-oxford.org.uk
Website: hbc-oxford.org.uk/events/ Location: Headington Baptist Church Lounge, Parking: Headington pay and display carpark is a short walk away Public Transport: Many buses to Central Headington |
NHS Health Check (Monday 10:00-17:00)
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Health Checks Oxfordshire carries out FREE NHS Health Checks for people aged 40-74.
NHS Health Checks are designed to spot the early signs of a number of preventable diseases and provide lifestyle support and advice to help you live well for longer. The check takes 30 minutes. During the check an expert health practitioner will measure your height, weight, blood pressure and do quick finger prick blood test to test for diabetes. People are eligible to self-refer simply by turning up, but booking in advance is recommended. |
Contact: Information@healthchecksoxfordshire.co.uk
To book in advance: 0800 122 3790 or go to the website Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/nhs-health-checks-free To book in advance: https://healthchecksoxfordshire.org/ Cost: Free Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors Parking: Limited Public Transport: near stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus. Get off at Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus) and approach via Peat Moors or Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. 5-minute walk from the 700 Park & Ride stop at the Nuffield Hospital. |
Risinghurst Seniors Friendship Club (Alternate Mondays 13:30-15:30)
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Alternate Mondays from 11th September.
Everyone is very welcome, wherever you live to enjoy talks, demonstrations, quizzes etc PLUS Homemade Cake and tea/coffee, + a raffle. Just turn up. Example activities include: a quiz, murder mystery play, Zumba demonstration, talks on health and hobbies. |
Contact: Barbara Naylor 01865 453910 | barbara.naylor@ntlworld.com
Cost: £1 per meeting and £10 subscription Location: Collinwood Road URC Hall Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: Risinghurst Turn bus stop is across the road from the URC A taxi service is also available at a cost which can be arranged for you |
Risinghurst Seniors Lunch Club (Alternate Mondays 12:00-14:00)
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Held at the Amp on alternate Mondays (from 4th September 2023) 12:00-14:30. Includes two courses for £7 with a raffle and activities. A Christmas lunch is planned. Contact Barbara to book a place.
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Contact: Barbara Naylor 01865 453910 | barbara.naylor@ntlworld.com
Cost: £7 Location: Ampleforth Arms, Downside Road, Risinghurst Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: Opposite number 14 bus stop on Downside Road, or short walk from Risinghurst Turn served by multiple buses |
Silver Shakers (Monday 10:15-11:15)
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Refreshments follow the class.
Silver Shakers is an inclusive group of men and women (aged 50+) who enjoy coming together to dance, socialize, and have fun. Each week there is a dance session for an hour and then time for a cup of tea and a catch up. The dance sessions are designed for people of all physical abilities and are fun, creative and good for your health. All exercises can be done seated or standing and can be taken at your own pace. Silver Shakers is a relaxed and friendly group keen to welcome newcomers. |
Contact: Claire Thompson cthompson@oxford.gov.uk or 01865 252820
Website: Cost: £3 per session on a drop-in basis Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors Parking: Limited Public Transport: near stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus. Get off at Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus) and approach via Peat Moors or Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. 5-minute walk from the 700 Park & Ride stop at the Nuffield Hospital. |
Teabooks (Tuesday, last of month, 13:45)
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At present, the group is full so there is a waiting list - please get in touch with teabooks directly if you would like to be added to the list.
TeaBooks is a county-wide project which organises sociable book groups for the over-60s, helping older people to share a love of books and reading, and to make new friends. The groups bring mental stimulation, friendship and laughter. Each group is led by a trained volunteer Group Leader, who ensures everyone feels welcome and that the conversation flows. There is no expensive book buying as enough copies of the chosen book are borrowed by the Group Leader from the Oxfordshire library service (including large print and audio books if needed), so everyone can read the same title and discuss it at the next meeting. |
Contact: teabooks@ageukoxfordshire.org.uk
Website: ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire | livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk Cost: £1 per session, first session free Location: Headington Library, Bury Knowle House, North Pl, OX3 9HY Parking: Limited parking at Bury Knowle, and a short walk from Headington Pay and Display Public Transport: Short walk from London Road |
Thursday Lunch Club (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 12:30-14:30)
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The Thursday Lunch Club aims to provide a two course home cooked lunch for older people who live alone in the Headington area. Before lunch, from about 12.30 guests are served drinks and nibbles, lunch is served at 1pm and after lunch there is tea or coffee and chocolates. The guests have a free raffle and sometimes there is a short musical entertainment.
There are a number of jobs for helpers: putting out furniture, setting tables, providing flowers, greeting and serving guests, cooking, washing up and driving. The driving is greatly appreciated by those who are mobility impaired and find it difficult to get around. There is a rota and most people help once a month. |
Contact: Katya Drummond 01865 763161 katya@shotover.net
Website: Thursday Lunch Club – Holy Trinity Headington Quarry (hthq.uk) Cost: First meal free, £5 thereafter Location: Corpus Christi Church Hall, Margaret Road Parking: There is limited, restricted street parking. Contact Katya if a lift might be helpful as there is a rota of volunteers Public Transport: Margaret Road bus stop on Windmill Road buses 10, 700, ST2 |
TLC Friendshp Across the Generations (First Tuesday of month 10:00-12:00)
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TLC is a monthly coffee morning, bringing together the over 60s with preschoolers and their carers.
Chat, play games, sing songs and eat cake with the aim of providing companionship to all in the community. Contact: paul.bolton@stebbes.org |
Website: stebbesheadington.org/children-and-youth/tlc-young-and-old-together/
Cost: Free Location: St Ebbe's Headington, Lime Walk Parking: Limited Public Transport: Plenty of buses, Sandfield Road closest stop |
U3A (Tuesday, 14:00-16:00 not in August)
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Headington U3A was founded in October 1992. U3A is run by members. It holds regular meetings which usually include a talk on a subject of general interest as well as items by individual members, and discussion. Refreshments and opportunity for friendly chat follow the talk.
Self-help study is actively encouraged, often by means of special interest groups. Headington Groups include Book Reading, Film, Lunch, Current Affairs and Local History. |
Contact: u3asites.org.uk/headington/contact
Website: u3asites.org.uk/headington/home Cost: £16 membership a year Location: Headington Community Centre, Gladstone Road Parking: Limited Public Transport: It is a short walk along Gladstone Road, from the Gladstone Road bus stops where buses stop from either direction in London Road. |
Umbrella Club (Wednesday 13:00-15:00)
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This is aimed at the older gentleman free tea and biscuits , lots of chatting and board games
Website: livewell.oxfordshire.gov.uk/Services/6067/Umbrella-Club Contact: bartoncommunityhub@oxford.gov.uk, 01865 761987 |
Cost: Free
Location: Barton Neighbourhood Centre Green Room Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: N8, 8 to Barton; X3 to Underhill Circus |