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Coffee Morning – event for over 65’s

Lee Wood Hotel Park Road, Buxton

Come and enjoy us for a Coffee Morning – an event for over 65’s.  A regular social group every Monday at the Lee Wood Hotel, from 10.30am to midday.  A chance to make new friends or meet up with old ones! We can provide transport to and from the venue for a cost of £4, or alternatively you can meet us there.  Bring some money for the cost of your tea, coffee and biscuits. To find out more contact Emma Wilson on 01298 23970.

Entertainment and Access Group

Buxton Cinema foyer 22 St John's Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Entertainment and Access Group – come and join our independent advisory group, in association with Buxton Opera House.  We will be looking at what barriers older people face when accessing entertainment.  We also suggest films for the Silver Screenings at Buxton Cinema, disabled access, older person’s Theatre Critics Circle and setting up a social club for over 65’s.  Help us to shape the future of entertainment for older people in the High Peak. Exterior View front of Buxton Opera House. Credit: David J King No charge for the group but bring money for tea and coffee, and if you want to see the film immediately afterwards, there is a £5 charge.  Today’s film will be Grease. buxtonoperahouse.org.uk/cinema

Clay Days – an event for unpaid carers

Connex Community Support 16 Eagle Parade, Buxton, United Kingdom

Are you an unpaid carer?  Would you like an activity for rest and relaxation?  We are running Clay Days – an event for unpaid carers.  Come along and try your hand at freeform pottery with a talented local potter, Olivia. Olivia will be working with us and hopefully we will be able to create some wonderful work.  This is a free group and we will provide refreshments, however, donations are welcome. Please wear old clothes or bring an apron. For more information or to  book contact Emma Wilson on 01298 23970.

Meet and Eat – social lunch club

The Old Club House 3 Water Street, Buxton, United Kingdom

If you’d like a meal out with good company, why not join our Meet and Eat group – a social lunch club for older people?  We visit a variety of places every fortnight, from pubs to cafes to garden centres and other visitor attractions, for a lovely lunch and a good chat! Older gentlemen enjoying a drink We will collect you from your door sometime soon after 11.30am, and take you home again after your meal.  There is a small £4 charge towards the transport, and you will need to bring money for your meal. Contact Emma Robinson on 01298 23970 to find out more and to book.

£4

New Age Kurling

Buxton Methodist Church Chapel Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

We are introducing an indoor New Age Kurling group for over 65's which is played indoors. Why not come along and have a go?   Anyone can play regardless of physical ability.  Refreshments available. New Age Kurling is a form of the original curling game, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on any smooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice. For more information please contact Carol Townsend on 01298 23970

£4

Silver Screening

Buxton Arts Centre 22 St John's Road, Buxton, United Kingdom

This is a Silver Screening - everyone is welcome, but Seniors only pay £5 and get a free tea or coffee before the screening. Exterior View front of Buxton Opera House. Credit: David J King This weeks film is Dad's Army. The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as World War II draws to its conclusion.

£5

Trustees Week Tea and Cake Afternoon

Connex Community Support 16 Eagle Parade, Buxton, United Kingdom

Come along to our Trustees Week Tea and Cake Afternoon and find out how you could use your skills and experience to help a local charity develop and grow.  As a Trustee you can meet new people, build your CV and learn about how the charity sector operates.  

Silver Screening

Buxton Arts Centre 22 St John's Road, Buxton, United Kingdom

This is a Silver Screening – everyone is welcome, but Seniors only pay £5 and get a free tea or coffee before the screening. Exterior View front of Buxton Opera House. Credit: David J King This weeks film is Peanut Butter Falcon

£5

Meet and Eat – social lunch club

The New Inn, Chapel 1 Manchester Road, Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire

If you’d like a meal out with good company, why not join our Meet and Eat group – a social lunch club for older people?  We visit a variety of places every fortnight, from pubs to cafes to garden centres and other visitor attractions, for a lovely lunch and a good chat! Older gentlemen enjoying a drink We will collect you from your door sometime soon after 11.30am, and take you home again after your meal.  There is a small £4 charge towards the transport, and you will need to bring money for your meal. Contact Emma Robinson on 01298 23970 to find out more and to book.

£4

New Age Kurling Group

Buxton Methodist Church Chapel Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

We are introducing an indoor New Age Kurling group for over 65’s which is played indoors. Why not come along and have a go?   Anyone can play regardless of physical ability.  Refreshments available. New Age Kurling is a form of the original curling game, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on any smooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice. For more information please contact Carol Townsend on 01298 23970 New Age Kurling To find out more about New Age Kurling, visit http://www.gbkurling.co.uk/

£4