Save the date for our Healthy Ageing event

Together with health and community partners, we’re holding a free Healthy Ageing event at the Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Walton on Wednesday 1 October 2025 from 11:30 am to 1:30pm. The event will bring together a wide range of organisations offering advice, support, and activities tailored to older adults.

Whether you're looking for information on staying active, managing health, tackling loneliness, or exploring new hobbies, there’s something for everyone.

Healthy Ageing information hub

Drop in for a chat or email wellbeing@elmbridge.gov.uk to book a one-to-one advice session in advance. Topics include:

• assistive technology
• falls prevention
• palliative care
• social isolation and loneliness
• disability support
• physical activity and rehabilitation

Meet the experts

You’ll have the chance to speak with representatives from:

• Age UK Surrey
• U3A
• Citizens Advice (Esher & Walton-on-Thames)
• CHEER
• NHS
• Places Leisure
• Sport in Mind
• Surrey Downs Health & Care (MSK - musculoskeletal issues)
• Walton Charity

Get active free taster sessions

Places Leisure will be running free activity taster sessions throughout the event. The sessions include:

• Walking football: from 11am to 12pm
• Mobility, strength and balance: 11.30am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 1pm - low intensity class to mobilise the joints, gently strengthen the muscles and improve balance. Can be performed seated or standing so suitable for a range of levels.
• Badminton and table tennis drop-in: 12.15pm to 1.45pm - casual session, equipment will be provided.

You can book in advance via email at JacquelineWaite@pfpleisure.org, call 07345 456359, or book on arrival.

We look forward to meeting you there.