Throughout the Autumn and Winter, we’re promoting and hosting lots of events for over 55s in the Sevenoaks District to celebrate Silver Sunday.
So come along and meet new people, try something new or get more active.
Silver Sunday Fair
We’re holding a free Silver Sunday Fair to celebrate older people in the District.
Come along on Friday 4 October 2024 from 10am to 1pm at The Plaza in the Stag Theatre for information and advice on the support, hobbies and activities available to over 55s.
Learn more about the Silver Fair
Silver Bells Christmas Parties
This year we’re holding two Silver Bell Christmas Parties. There will be music, games, prizes, a delicious Christmas lunch and a guest appearance from Santa.
The event take place on:
- Thursday 5 December 2024, 1pm to 3.30pm at Hartley Village Hall, Ash Road, Hartley, Longfield DA3 8EL
- Thursday 12 December 2024, 12 noon to 3pm at Bat & Ball Centre, Crampton’s Road, Sevenoaks TN14 5DN
Find out more and book your place.
Silver Tea Dances
We’re holding four free tea dances where you can learn new dance routines and enjoy and afternoon tea. They take place from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on:
- Wednesday 16 October 2024 at West Kingsdown Village Hall
- Thursday 7 November 2024 at Hextable Village Hall
- Tuesday 19 November 2024 at Eynsford Village Hall
- Friday 22 November 2024 at New Ash Green Village Centre
Find out more about our Tea Dances and book your place
These events also offer free one-to-one sessions to help older residents improve their digital skills and confidence, enabling them to get online, in partnership with Compaid.
Health and Wellbeing Days
Over 55s who live or work in the Sevenoaks District can come along to our free Health & Wellbeing Days at Sevenoaks, Edenbridge or Swanley White Oak Leisure Centres between 10am and 2pm on certain days to explore the centres and meet new people.
Our One You advisors and personal trainers will be on hand to offer advice on exercise and nutrition.
There will also be an opportunity to have an NHS health check, speak to a diabetes nurse and get a strength and balance test.
There’s no need to book and there will be free tea and coffee.
Wednesday 2 October 2024, 10am and 2pm – Swanley, White Oak Leisure Centre
Wednesday 20 November 2024, 10am and 2pm - Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Tuesday 3 December 2024, 10am and 2pm - Sevenoaks Leisure Centre
Learn more about the health and wellbeing days
Tai Chi and Qigong taster session
Get a free Tai Chi and Qigong taster session with James Drew of Taiji until 9 December 2024.
Classes run at the following locations and times:
St Luke’s Church Hall, Sevenoaks - Thursdays 2.45pm to 3.40pm
Vine Baptist Church, Sevenoaks - Thursdays 6.35pm to 7.30pm
Vine Baptist Church, Sevenoaks - Thursdays 7.35pm to 8.30pm
Vine Baptist Church, Sevenoaks - Thursdays 8.35pm to 9.30pm
New Ash Green Village Hall - Fridays 10am to 10.55am
St. Luke’s Church Hall, Sevenoaks - Fridays 12.05pm to 1pm
To book your free session, please call James on 07836 710281 and bring your Silver Sunday programme with you, or show this page on your phone.
One Day Leisure Pass
Residents aged 55 plus can claim a free one-day pass for Edenbridge, Sevenoaks and White Oak Leisure Centres.
You can use the pass on the first Sunday of October, November and December 2024.
Please email communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk for details, terms and conditions and to request your pass.
Discounted tee times
Over 55s can claim a 25% discount on tee times at Lullingstone Park Golf Course.
This discount is valid Monday to Friday through October to December 2024 for residents with valid ID and a Silver Sunday programme. Alternatively, show this page on your phone.
Discounted Tee Times must be booked in advance by calling Lullingstone Park Golf Course on 01959 583019 or visiting the course in person at Parkgate Road, Chelsfield, Kent BR6 7PX.
Print and Paper workshops with Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum
Experience the pleasure of working in print to make original images by hand and using a press, as well as folding your results into simple books and forms.
Suitable for all abilities in a supportive environment and materials are provided.
They take place between 10.30am and 12.30pm on Fridays 18 October, 15 November and 13 December at Kaleidoscope, Sevenoaks Library. Please email sevenoakskaleidoscope@gmail.com to book.
Free Sevenoaks Library Tour
Come along for a tour of Sevenoaks Library and find out about the services available to you, using your free library card.
Thursday 24 October 2024 at 11am
Wednesday 13 November 2024 at 2pm
E-mail sevenoakslibrary@kent.gov.uk, phone 03000 41 31 31 or drop in to Sevenoaks Library, to book your place.
Lunch clubs
Lunch clubs are a great way to meet others whilst enjoying a hot meal. Find your nearest one and book in advance:
Bessels Green Lunch Club - Every Second and Fourth Wednesday 12.30pm to 2:30pm at Bessels Green Baptist Church. Call Andy Potter on 01732 454921 or email andy.potter@bgbc.co.uk or emma.trim@bgbc.co.uk
Dunton Green Lunch Club - First Wednesday of the month 11.45am to 2pm at Dunton Green Pavilion. Call Judith Verlinden on 07836 525938 or email judith.verlinden@gmail.com. There is a charge of £4 for each lunch.
Fordcombe Luncheon Club - Second Thursday of the month in Fordcombe Village Hall. Call Kate Hargreave on 07788 751485. Small cover fee per person, payable on the day.
Hextable Lunch Club - Third Monday of the month 12noon to 2pm at Nextdoor Hextable. Call Sevenoaks District Council on 01732 227000 or email communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
Kemsing Lunch Club - Wednesdays at 12.30pm at St Edith’s Hall. Call Jackie Chisholm on 01732 763991.
Otford Lunch Club - Thursdays, 11.45am to 1.30pm in the Memorial Hall. Call Margaret Nicholson on 01959 524147.
Riverhead (Littlecourt Lunch Club) - Tuesdays, 12 noon to 1.30pm in Christchurch United Reformed Church. Call Deirdre Montanaro on 01732 455435 or Pam Rankin on 01732 460209.
Westerham Lunch Club - Second Friday of the month 11am to 1.30pm at Westerham Hall. Please call Westerham Town Council to join 01959 562147. There is a charge of £5 for lunch.
West Kingsdown – Due to start in October 2024. To register your interest, please call 01732 227000 or email communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
Sociable walking groups
Enjoy fresh air, exercise and the chance to meet new people with our Steps to Wellbeing walks in Otford, Shoreham and Sevenoaks.
For a gentler walk, try Every Step Counts which run across the District.
Find out more about the walks and book.
Join the U3a!
u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run groups that provide opportunities for people in their ‘third age’ – those no longer in full time employment.
Getting to and from events
If you need help getting to and from any Silver Sunday activity, contact Dial 2 Drive on 0300 7771200.
Charges apply for this service.
To request a programme listing all this year’s Silver Sunday events, call 01732 227000 or email communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk.
Silver Sunday is promoted by Sevenoaks District Council, in partnership with the Sevenoaks District Seniors' Action Forum.