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Age UK Waltham Forest is an independent local charity. We've been working in the local community to help older people since 1982.

We have dedicated staff and volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people and their carers.

23/08/2026

🌟 Sunday Spotlight: Information & Advice Service 🌟

At Age UK Waltham Forest, we know that finding the right information can sometimes feel overwhelming. That's why our free Information and Advice Service is here to support older people, their families, and carers living in Waltham Forest.

Our experienced advisers can help with everything from benefits checks and social care information to staying independent and safe at home.

📞 Get in touch week days on 020 8558 3404
📧 [email protected]

💙 Free, confidential and local support when you need it most.

Please note: This service is only available within Age UK Waltham Forest's catchment area.

21/08/2026

💻✨ Silver Surfer Talk: Discover LibreOffice – The Free Alternative to Microsoft Office

Did you know there's a powerful office suite that's completely FREE?

Join volunteer Mike to explore LibreOffice, which includes free alternatives to:
📝 Microsoft Word
📊 Excel
📽️ PowerPoint
➕ Plus additional programs not included with Microsoft Office.

You'll also learn how LibreOffice works with Microsoft Office file formats, making it easy to share and edit documents with MS Office users.

📅 Thursday 27 August
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Whether you're looking to save money or discover new digital tools, this friendly session is a great place to start. Everyone is welcome!

💙 If you enjoy hearing about our work, please consider becoming a Friend or regular donor to Age UK Waltham Forest. Your support helps us continue providing vital services and activities for older people across our community.

19/08/2026

🧘‍♀️ NEW PILATES CLASS FOR 65+! 🧘‍♂️

Are you aged 65+ and living in Waltham Forest? Come along and try our new Pilates class!

📅 Starting Friday 18 September
⏰ 2.00–3.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU

💷 Suggested donation £5 – pay what you can, with a little extra welcome if you’re able. 💚

A great way to keep active, improve flexibility and meet others in a friendly setting.

16/08/2026

📱✨ Discover the New AI Features on Your Apple Device!

Curious about what your iPhone, iPad or Mac can do with the latest AI features?

Join our friendly Silver Surfer Talk with volunteer Charlie, who will demonstrate how to:
🍏 Create and edit documents with AI
🌍 Translate documents and speech
📸 Edit and enhance photos
💡 Discover lots of other clever features – many of which work even without an internet connection.

📅 Thursday 20 August
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, London E4 8EU
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Whether you're new to these features or just want to get more from your Apple device, everyone is welcome. Come along, ask questions and see how AI can make everyday tasks easier.

💙 If you enjoy hearing about our work, please consider becoming a Friend or regular donor to Age UK Waltham Forest. Your support helps us continue providing vital services and activities for older people across our community.

13/08/2026

🐾We have some very unexpected new visitors at the Hub! 🐾

Meet Lucy… 🐱

Lucy had been regularly visiting our Hub, and we started to worry that she might be a stray. Then we noticed she was looking rather round… 👀

Our suspicions were confirmed last week when Lucy turned up with TWO tiny kittens – just one day old! 🥹🐱🐱

Our team have been taking it in turns to make sure Lucy and her kittens are safe, warm and fed. We’re now looking for a loving home for this little family and would really appreciate any donations of kitten food to help us care for them in the meantime.

📍 Kitten food can be dropped off at:
Age UK Waltham Forest Hub
58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU

It seems Lucy has discovered what we already know – the Hub is a friendly place where people look out for each other! 💙

Looking after our community is what we do every day, supporting thousands of older people across Waltham Forest. We just didn’t expect our next visitors to have four paws and whiskers! 😹

If you can help Lucy and her kittens, please get in touch or drop off some kitten food. 🐾

And if you’d like to support the work we do for older people across Waltham Forest, you can become a Friend of Age UK Waltham Forest or make a donation. 💙

11/08/2026

☕💜 Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week – 10–16 August 💜☕

There’s something special about sitting down together with a cup of tea, a slice of cake and good company.

During Afternoon Tea Week, we’re celebrating the simple moments that bring people together – sharing stories, making new friends and enjoying time with others.

At Age UK Waltham Forest, our activities and events give older people across the borough opportunities to connect, try new things and enjoy the companionship of others.

From coffee mornings and craft sessions to exercise groups and social activities at The Hub, we know that friendship, conversation and a warm welcome can make a real difference.

What’s your favourite afternoon tea treat? A classic scone with jam and cream, a slice of Victoria sponge, or something else? 🍰☕

Share your favourite below!

💜 Help us continue supporting older people across Waltham Forest. Become a Friend of Age UK Waltham Forest or make a donation today. Your support helps us tackle loneliness, promote independence and provide vital services for local older people.

09/08/2026

🌍✨ Free Special Interest Talk: Where Are We in the Solar System? 🚀🌞

Have you ever wondered about our cosmic address? Not just 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU, but our intergalactic postal address?

Join us for a light-hearted and fascinating journey through space as we answer the question:

"Where are we?"

From The Hub to London, Earth, the Solar System, the Milky Way, and beyond, we'll put our place in the universe into perspective and explore the incredible scales involved.

📅 Thursday 13 August
⏰ 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
💻 Or join via Zoom

Come along for an entertaining look at our place in the cosmos, discover your own intergalactic postal address, and prepare to feel both tiny and amazing at the same time!

🌎 → ☀️ → 🌌 → 🚀

Please contact us for Zoom joining details. [email protected]

07/08/2026

Age UK’s latest report, The Longest Wait to Leave, shows that older people can experience harm at every stage of their journey into, through and out of hospital again, because of unwarranted delays.

We’re calling on the Government and NHS leaders to take urgent action to tackle delayed hospital discharges among older people. Only by doing so can we hope to end long waits in A&E and corridor care.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3Tx6Pxn

04/08/2026

Want to feel more confident using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and other video conferencing platforms?

Whether you're keeping in touch with family and friends, attending online appointments or joining work meetings, this friendly session will help you get the most from these popular tools.

Volunteer Neil will explain:
📹 How Zoom and Microsoft Teams work
🤝 When to use each platform
✅ The pros and cons of different video conferencing tools
💡 Tips to help you join meetings with confidence

📅 Thursday 6 August
🕥 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 The Hub, 58 Hall Lane, E4 8EU
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Everyone is welcome, whatever your level of experience.

💙 If you enjoy hearing about our work, please consider becoming a Friend or regular donor to Age UK Waltham Forest. Your support helps us continue providing vital services and activities for older people across our community.

02/08/2026

🚶🌳 Step Back in Time on Our Chingford History Walk!

Join us for a fascinating guided walk from Pimp Hall to Ale House Field and discover the rich history of Chingford.

Although Walthamstow is less than four miles away, Chingford has a very different story to tell. On this two-hour walk, you'll explore how the area has evolved over the centuries and discover the important role that Epping Forest played in shaping its history.

Along the way you'll uncover connections to famous names including:
👑 Henry VIII
👑 Elizabeth I
👑 Queen Victoria
🎭 Ivor Novello
🏜️ T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia")

📅 Wednesday 5 August
🕥 10.30am
⏱️ Approximately 2 hours
📍 Chingford (meeting point provided on booking)

🎟️ Booking is essential
📧 [email protected]
📞 020 8558 5512

Come along, enjoy some gentle exercise, meet new people and discover the hidden stories of our local area.

💙 If you enjoy hearing about our work, please consider becoming a Friend or regular donor to Age UK Waltham Forest. Your support helps us continue providing vital services and activities for older people across our community.

Address

58 Hall Lane, South Chingford
London
E48EU

Telephone

+442085585512

Website

http://www.ageukwalthamforest.org.uk/

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