Over 50s Festival - 8th-22nd July 2012
Festival contact - David Fakray. 02380 368636 or david@ageconcernsouthampton.org.uk
Sunday 8th July
Church Service - ‘Activity’ Theme
Service led by Rev Canon Bruce Hartnell with music by the Albion Band and Crescent Singers, followed by tea/coffee.
St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary Street. 3pm
Coach Trip - Hampton Court Flower Show
The world’s largest horticultural show. Pick-ups across Southampton from 8am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £19.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Monday 9th July
Dancing - Waltz Class
No partner necessary. Arrive 10 minutes before class for registration.
Beginners - 6:55pm
Intermediate - 8pm
2+ Years Experience - 9:05pm
Archers Club, 32 Archers Road (ample parking). Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome. Contact Eileen on 07913 904958
Tuesday 10th July
Tai Chi Taster Session
Swaythling Community Centre, Burgess Road. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. No need to book. Bus stop - Bealing Rd. Free parking, car access at top of Broadlands Road.
Folk Night
Jeff Henry and Brian Hooper present an evening of folk music.
Venue TBC. Call 02380 368636 and speak to David Fakray for details.
Art Workshop
1-3pm at St Deny’s Community Centre. Call 02380 559063.
Wednesday 11th July
Monuments Walk
Explore Southampton’s monuments, led by the Park Ranger. Meet at the fountain by the Art Gallery/Library at 12:30pm. Free. No need to book.
Medieval Walking Tour
Explore Medieval Southampton with tour guide Don Robertson. The route includes several flights of steps, so may not be suitable for all.
Meet at the Bargate at 2pm. Free. No need to book.
Dancing - Salsa Class
For absolute beginners - we assume you know nothing and have 2 left feet! No partner required.
Woodlands College, Minstead Avenue, Harefield. 7:30pm registration for a 7:45pm start. Class runs until 9:30pm. Optional dancing until 11pm. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome. Contact Tracie on 07889 288368.
Thursday 12th July
St. Mary’s Stadium Tour
Guided tour starts from the Dell Café under the Kingsland Stand.
2pm. Cost: £4 (over 50s). Please book—tel 023 8055 4238
Nordic Walking Taster Session
Meet outside Cowherds Pub by Southampton Common at 10am. Poles Provided. Session runs until 11:30am. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome.
Friday 13th July
Sing and Walk
A guided walk taking in Southampton’s historic sights and singing folk songs related to those sights, with local musicians Jeff Henry and Brian Hooper. Lyrics will be provided if you’d like to join in the singing! Meet at the Bargate at 10am. No need to book. Circular route takes 2 hours with a refreshment break.
Introduction to Family History
Learn about the records and how they can be used to compile a family tree. Staff will also demonstrate how to use online genealogical databases.
Central Library. 10am-12pm. Free. Please book - tel. 023 8083 2205.
Old Cemetery Walk
Find out about the lives of the people who shaped Southampton, and the Victorian monuments in the cemetery.
2pm. Please book - tel. 07538 888655.
Saturday 14th July
Introduction to Flat Green Bowling
County Bowling Club, Northlands Road. 10am-12pm. Flat shoes must be worn. Free. Please book - 02380 332142.
Sunday 15th July
Coach Trip - Cardiff
Explore the capital of Wales. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £22.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Sunday 15th July
Old Cemetery Walk
Find out about the lives of the people who shaped Southampton, and the Victorian monuments in the cemetery.
2pm. Please book - tel. 07538 888655.
Introduction to Flat Green Bowling
See 14th July for details.
Tuesday 17th July
Whist Drive
St. Deny’s and Bitterne Park Conservative Club, St. Deny’s Road. 11am. £1. Number 3 bus stops outside, parking available.
Nordic Walking Taster Session
Meet outside Cowherds Pub by Southampton Common at 2pm. Poles Provided. Session runs until 3:30pm. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome.
Wednesday 18th July
Folk Dancing to Live Music
Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from Jane Austen style to 21st Century Ceilidh dances. You don't need a partner, it's great low impact exercise and under 50s are welcome too. Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! If the event is popular, we hope to make it a regular session.
Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph Street. 2-4pm. £4 (proceeds go to Age Concern Southampton
Bike Ride to Riverside Park
From Guildhall Square. Free safety checks from Bike Dr from 4pm. Registration from 5pm. Leave at 5:30pm, returning by 7pm. Bring refreshments for a 1/2 hour picnic.
Free bike/helmet loans available. To book the ride, Bike Dr and bike/helmet loans, please call 07920 110493.
Coach Trip - Ardingly Antiques Fair
The perfect opportunity to indulge in some vintage shopping. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £21.50. Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Walking Tour (see 11th July)
Thursday 19th July
Blue Funnel Cruise—Hamble River
From Ocean Village. Boarding 1:30pm, sailing 2-4pm. £4.50. Cream teas £4.50 (order when booking). Please book—tel. 023 8022 3278.
Tai Chi Taster Session (see 10th July)
St. Mary’s Stadium Tour (see 12th July)
Friday 20th July
Woolston Time Bank - Time for You
Information event at St Mark’s Institute, Victoria Road, Woolston. Have a free cup of tea/coffee and find out what’s going on in the area. For info contact Lynda Barnes on 07931 223137. 10am-2pm.
Saturday 21st July
‘Meggeson’ Ritz
High Tea and entertainment from the Townhill Park 50+ Club. Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue. Tickets are £5. Please call 02380 368636 to book (advance booking essential).
Sunday 22nd July
Brighton Coach Trip
A chance to explore this seaside town. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £17.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Pottery Taster Session
A demonstration and hands-on experience at the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, Southampton Common. 11am-3pm. Free. 02380 671921
Wildlife and Butterflies Walk
Free. Meet at Old Southampton Cemetery at 2pm.
Sunday 8th July
Church Service - ‘Activity’ Theme
Service led by Rev Canon Bruce Hartnell with music by the Albion Band and Crescent Singers, followed by tea/coffee.
St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary Street. 3pm
Coach Trip - Hampton Court Flower Show
The world’s largest horticultural show. Pick-ups across Southampton from 8am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £19.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Monday 9th July
Dancing - Waltz Class
No partner necessary. Arrive 10 minutes before class for registration.
Beginners - 6:55pm
Intermediate - 8pm
2+ Years Experience - 9:05pm
Archers Club, 32 Archers Road (ample parking). Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome. Contact Eileen on 07913 904958
Tuesday 10th July
Tai Chi Taster Session
Swaythling Community Centre, Burgess Road. 3:30-4:30pm. Free. No need to book. Bus stop - Bealing Rd. Free parking, car access at top of Broadlands Road.
Folk Night
Jeff Henry and Brian Hooper present an evening of folk music.
Venue TBC. Call 02380 368636 and speak to David Fakray for details.
Art Workshop
1-3pm at St Deny’s Community Centre. Call 02380 559063.
Wednesday 11th July
Monuments Walk
Explore Southampton’s monuments, led by the Park Ranger. Meet at the fountain by the Art Gallery/Library at 12:30pm. Free. No need to book.
Medieval Walking Tour
Explore Medieval Southampton with tour guide Don Robertson. The route includes several flights of steps, so may not be suitable for all.
Meet at the Bargate at 2pm. Free. No need to book.
Dancing - Salsa Class
For absolute beginners - we assume you know nothing and have 2 left feet! No partner required.
Woodlands College, Minstead Avenue, Harefield. 7:30pm registration for a 7:45pm start. Class runs until 9:30pm. Optional dancing until 11pm. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome. Contact Tracie on 07889 288368.
Thursday 12th July
St. Mary’s Stadium Tour
Guided tour starts from the Dell Café under the Kingsland Stand.
2pm. Cost: £4 (over 50s). Please book—tel 023 8055 4238
Nordic Walking Taster Session
Meet outside Cowherds Pub by Southampton Common at 10am. Poles Provided. Session runs until 11:30am. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome.
Friday 13th July
Sing and Walk
A guided walk taking in Southampton’s historic sights and singing folk songs related to those sights, with local musicians Jeff Henry and Brian Hooper. Lyrics will be provided if you’d like to join in the singing! Meet at the Bargate at 10am. No need to book. Circular route takes 2 hours with a refreshment break.
Introduction to Family History
Learn about the records and how they can be used to compile a family tree. Staff will also demonstrate how to use online genealogical databases.
Central Library. 10am-12pm. Free. Please book - tel. 023 8083 2205.
Old Cemetery Walk
Find out about the lives of the people who shaped Southampton, and the Victorian monuments in the cemetery.
2pm. Please book - tel. 07538 888655.
Saturday 14th July
Introduction to Flat Green Bowling
County Bowling Club, Northlands Road. 10am-12pm. Flat shoes must be worn. Free. Please book - 02380 332142.
Sunday 15th July
Coach Trip - Cardiff
Explore the capital of Wales. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £22.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Sunday 15th July
Old Cemetery Walk
Find out about the lives of the people who shaped Southampton, and the Victorian monuments in the cemetery.
2pm. Please book - tel. 07538 888655.
Introduction to Flat Green Bowling
See 14th July for details.
Tuesday 17th July
Whist Drive
St. Deny’s and Bitterne Park Conservative Club, St. Deny’s Road. 11am. £1. Number 3 bus stops outside, parking available.
Nordic Walking Taster Session
Meet outside Cowherds Pub by Southampton Common at 2pm. Poles Provided. Session runs until 3:30pm. Free - donations to Age Concern Southampton welcome.
Wednesday 18th July
Folk Dancing to Live Music
Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from Jane Austen style to 21st Century Ceilidh dances. You don't need a partner, it's great low impact exercise and under 50s are welcome too. Have fun, get fitter and meet new people! If the event is popular, we hope to make it a regular session.
Freemantle Community Centre, Randolph Street. 2-4pm. £4 (proceeds go to Age Concern Southampton
Bike Ride to Riverside Park
From Guildhall Square. Free safety checks from Bike Dr from 4pm. Registration from 5pm. Leave at 5:30pm, returning by 7pm. Bring refreshments for a 1/2 hour picnic.
Free bike/helmet loans available. To book the ride, Bike Dr and bike/helmet loans, please call 07920 110493.
Coach Trip - Ardingly Antiques Fair
The perfect opportunity to indulge in some vintage shopping. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £21.50. Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Walking Tour (see 11th July)
Thursday 19th July
Blue Funnel Cruise—Hamble River
From Ocean Village. Boarding 1:30pm, sailing 2-4pm. £4.50. Cream teas £4.50 (order when booking). Please book—tel. 023 8022 3278.
Tai Chi Taster Session (see 10th July)
St. Mary’s Stadium Tour (see 12th July)
Friday 20th July
Woolston Time Bank - Time for You
Information event at St Mark’s Institute, Victoria Road, Woolston. Have a free cup of tea/coffee and find out what’s going on in the area. For info contact Lynda Barnes on 07931 223137. 10am-2pm.
Saturday 21st July
‘Meggeson’ Ritz
High Tea and entertainment from the Townhill Park 50+ Club. Townhill Park Community Centre, Meggeson Avenue. Tickets are £5. Please call 02380 368636 to book (advance booking essential).
Sunday 22nd July
Brighton Coach Trip
A chance to explore this seaside town. Pick-ups across Southampton from 7:30am. Estimated return time: 7:30pm. £17.50 (5% discount if 'Over 50s Festival' is quoted on the phone). Contact Coliseum on 02380 472377 to book.
Pottery Taster Session
A demonstration and hands-on experience at the Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre, Southampton Common. 11am-3pm. Free. 02380 671921
Wildlife and Butterflies Walk
Free. Meet at Old Southampton Cemetery at 2pm.
