Along with all practices in The Parchmore Group, we support the running of many community activities that we encourage you to join in with. Take a look at what’s on offer.
Whether you fancy joining others for a healthy walk, need some advice about money worries or someone to talk to about other stresses or problems, there is likely to be something for you, and most activities are available free or for a low fee.
Family Cooking Programme
For families that want to learn to cook healthy.
When
Thursdays
Cost
Free
Location
Salvation Army
66 High Street
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LFZumba Class
When
Wednesday: 9:30am to 10:30am and 10:45am to 11:45am
Cost
£4.50
Location
Age UK Croydon
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Phone
020 8683 7100Falls Exercise Class
When
Wednesday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm (12-week session)
Cost
Free
Needs referral from NHS / GP Contact Ritu Karlekar
ritukarlekar@nhs.net
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
Gill BorthwickSeated Exercise Class
When
Mondays, 10:30am to 11:30am
Fridays
Cost
£3
Phone
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsTai Chi (Parchmore Centre)
When
Thursdays, 10am to 11am
Cost
£4
Phone
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsLadies Fitness Classes
When and where
Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:30am at19 Hood Close, Off Derby road, West Croydon CR0 3SN
Thursday at 7.30pm at Queens Community Centre, Turner Crescent CR0 2NP
Call Husna
07534 974795Extra Time Club
Socialise and Free Exercise for the over 50’s
When
Thursdays 10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost
Free
Phone
07702 550 881
Location
Salvation Army, 66 High Street, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LF
Activities
Table Tennis, films, music, informal exercise, board games, short mat bowels, Nintendo Wii games and free tea and coffee
Email
health@palaceforlife.orgBalance and Movement
When
Mondays, 10am to 11am
Cost
£4.50
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-NdureOver 50s Exercise
Come and join Janey for group exercise. All levels of fitness. All welcome!
When
Thursday 11am to 12:10pm
Cost
Free
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Contact Gill Borthwick
020 8768 5387Over 50s Breathing & Relaxation Class
When
Tuesdays, 10:30am to 11:15am
Cost
£3
Phone
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsSt. Paul’s Yoga Class
Join our yoga class.
When
Tuesdays
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Contact Gill Borthwick
020 8768 5387Active Line Dancing
When
Thursdays, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
Cost
£4.50
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-Ndure50+ Swimming Program
Patients over 50+ with mobility issues please join us for our free Swimming program. 12 weeks, regular attendance advised for full benefit.
Please ask your GP, nurse or healthcare advisor to sign you up for our Free 12 week programme.
When
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30am to 11:30am
Cost
Free
Location
Nuffield Croydon Central
44 Surrey Street
Grants Entertainment Centre
Croydon CR0 1RJ
Email
carolinesingende@croydonsocialp.com
jenninebailey@croydonsocialp.comMindfulness for Wellbeing
15 Free 12 week sessions (limited places)
Would you like to feel calmer, less stressed, sleep better, focus more easily, identify and transform negative thinking to live a more positive and fulfilling life? The Mindfulness may help.
When
Monday evenings
St Pauls Church
St Pauls Road
Thornton Heath. Between 6pm and 7:30pm
Monday afternoons
St Stephen’s
Warwick Road
Norbury/Thornton Heath. Between 1pm and 2:30pm
Contact
Peter Lawrence
Phone
07712 329468
Email
mindfulbells@yahoo.co.uk50+ Dance Classes
Dance Therapy classes, no booking required and you can register on the day.
When
Fridays, 9:45am to 10:45am
Location
Lynton House, 304 Bensham Lane
Thornton Heath
CR7 7EQSharing Reading ARCC
When
Tuesday to Friday
Cost
Free
Location
CVA Resource Centre
82 London Rd
Croydon
CR0 2TBOver 50s Exercise Class
When
Thursdays 11am to midday
Cost
£2
Phone
020 8768 5387
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
Gill BorthwickHive Class
When
Wednesdays
Cost
Free
Location
St Johns Church
1 Sylvan Road
SE19 2RX
Onsite contact
Father JohnExtra Time 50+ Free Tea & Coffee
When
Thursdays
Cost
Free
Location
Salvation Army
66 High Street
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LF3cs Counselling / Coffee and Chat
When
Fridays, 10am to midday
Cost
Free
Phone
020 8768 5387
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
Gill BorthwickCommunity Gardening Group
When
Once a month, Friday at the end of the Month
Cost
Free
Phone
020 8768 5387
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
Gill BorthwickLuncheon Club / Day Centre
When
Tuesday to Friday
Mini bus picks up from 10am
Lunch from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Tuesday to Friday includes Tea / coffee /main meal and dessert
Referral from GP / Social Services
Self-Referral allowed regular attendance needed
Cost
£5 and £2 for mini bus pick up
Phone (Jenny Harms)
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsBingo
When
Fridays: 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Cost
£1
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-NdureTea and Chat
When
Wednesdays: 1:30pm to 3pm
Cost
£2.50 (First session free)
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-NdureParent & Baby Group
When
Fridays
Cost
Free
Location
92a Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LXCounselling and Psychotherapy
When
Monday to Friday
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Contact Gill Borthwick
020 8768 5387Memory Tree Café
If you are living with dementia or know someone who is, come and join us for activities, games, music, conversation and friendship.
When
Wednesday between 1:30pm and 3pm
Location
This is in association with Croydon age UK and will take place at Age UK, Croydon, 81 Brigstock Rd, Thornton Heath, CR7 7JH.Short Mat Bowls Session
When
Wednesdays, 6pm to 10pm
Cost
Free
Phone Jean
020 8686 9938
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd,
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBHome Services Team
Services include
Shopping, Cooking, Laundry, Cleaning, Repairs and maintenance, Nail Cutting
Cost
depends on required service
Phone
020 8683 7120
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-Ndure
Email
home.services@ageukcroydon.org.ukNorbury Juniors Chess Club
When
Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost
from 5:30pm 1hr session for £5 / 2hrs £10
Email
info@a2ndvoice.com
rqchessacademy@hotmail.co.uk
Location
(Above Lloyds Bank, Entrance on Stanford Road)
1433a London Road,
Norbury,
SW16 4AWJob Club
When
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am to 12pm
Cost
Free
Location
Thornton Heath LibraryFood Bank
When
Wednesdays
Cost
Free
Location
CPMI Church
92a Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LXSt Paul’s URC – The Guild
St Paul’s Church has being embedded in the local community for many years. We have a host of activities that we run in conjunction with the local community.
For a full list of upcoming activities and details; please feel free to drop in or give us a call to find out more.
Phone
020 8768 5387Age UK – Croydon
Age UK Croydon offers a wide range of activities and services, mainly at our new base at 81 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath.
They also provide vital Home Services, which focus on the needs of older people in the Croydon Borough.
Websites
www.ageuk.org.uk
www.ageuk.org.uk/croydonNail Cutting Service
When
Last Wednesday of the month
Cost
Free
Phone for bookings
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsYou Too Can Sing
When
Term time only – Mondays
Cost
£2.50
Location
Age UK Croydon
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Phone
020 8683 7100Read and Relax
Our free Shared Reading group is a place to relax, meet local people and
share stories with others every week. Just sit down and enjoy listening to
a great story or poem — there’s no pressure to talk or read. Reading
materials and refreshments provided! Look forward to seeing you there.
Phone Bryony
07812 238375
Email Bryony
bryonylittlefair@thereader.org.uk
Phone Jenny
0208 653 7353
When
Thursdays, 11am to 12:30pm
Location
Parchmore Community Centre, 53 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath CR7 8LYWelfare Benefits & Universal Credit Advice
When
Mondays, 9am – First come, first served
Cost
Free
Phone
0208 653 7353
Location
Parchmore Centre
53 Parchmore Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 8LY
Onsite contact
Jenny HarmsBalance and Movement
When
Mondays
Cost
£3.50
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-NdureStep Aerobics
When
Mondays 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Cost
TBC
Location
2 Eldon AvenuePerforming Arts Group
When
Tuesdays, 4pm to 6:30pm
Cost
TBC
Phone Wendy Kemp
07969 361898
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBSwing Dance Class
When
Wednesday
Cost
£10
Location
Upper Norwood Library Hub
Westow Hill
London
SE19 1TJ
Contact
EmilyEmployability Project
50’s plus support for finding work
Cost
Free
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-Ndure
Email
auk@ageukcroydon.org.ukArts and Crafts
Learning difficulties session.
When
Wednesdays, 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost
Free
Phone Myrtle
07956 593718
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBCroydon Vineyard English Classes
When
Thursdays
Cost
Free
Phone Caroline Greaves
07745 38552
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBLife Drawing Class
When
Wednesdays
Cost
TBC
Location
Upper Norwood Library Hub
Westow Hill
London
SE19 1TJ
Contact
EmilyYoung Girls Thrive
Empowerment session, 12-15 age group
When
Mondays, 6:30pm to 9pm
Cost
£4
Phone Sherisha Hayes
0203 488 2319
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBBreast Feeding Class
When
Thursdays, 10am to 1pm
Referral only
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
Gill BorthwickLDanza Dance
When
Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Cost
TBC
Location
Waterside Centre
26 Avenue Road
London
SE25 4DXCounselling and Psychotherapy
When
Mondays and Fridays
Cost
TBC
Phone Denise Chesire
07974 779357
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd,
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NBChristians Against Poverty (CAP)
Phone
0800 328 0006
Email
info@capuk.orgDebt Team at South West London Law Centres
Phone
020 8767 2777
Email
debt@swlc.orgHousing Advice for Tenants
When
Tuesdays and Fridays
Cost
Free
Phone
07999 055 405
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB
Onsite contact
MadeleineFree Hot Meal
You’re invited to Foodcycle Norwood Junction for a tasty 3-course meal.
When
Every Friday at 7pm
Location
Oasis Academy Ryelands
Oakley Road
London
SE25 4XGMersham Food Bank
When
Saturdays
Cost
Free
Location
Elim Pentecostal Church
Mersham Road
Thornton HeathWoodcraft Group
When
Wednesdays
Cost
TBC
Location
Waterside Centre
26 Avenue Road
London
SE25 4DXCreative Art Class
When
Thursdays
Cost
£2.50 (First session free)
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact: June Pilgrim-NdureLine Dancing
When
Thursdays
Cost
£3.50
Phone
020 8683 7100
Location
Age UK
81 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
CR7 7JH
Onsite contact
June Pilgrim-NdureCroydon Healthy Homes
Croydon Healthy Homes supports Croydon households struggling to heat their homes and pay their fuel bills.
The scheme is for people who own their home or rent it from a private sector landlord, and is aimed at families at risk of being in fuel poverty or with a member living with a medical condition which could be exacerbated by living in a cold home.
Qualified Energy Assessors can visit residents and support them to increase the energy efficiency and thermal comfort of the homes and reduce fuel poverty by:
Ensuring all timers and controls are set appropriately
Offering advice about reducing their energy use
Fitting FREE small energy saving measures,
Helping residents get onto the best fuel tariffs for them
There is no charge for a Home Visit or any of the measures fitted (Home Visits will be allocated on a first come, first served basis).
Referrals (or self-referrals) for a home visit
Phone
0800 292 2529 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or by completing a paper referral
Download
Croydon Healthy Homes information sheet (PDF)Taekwondo
When
Thursdays, 4pm to 8:30pm
Cost
35 P.M.
Phone Tricia
07832 991469
Location
St Paul’s Church
St Paul’s Rd
Thornton Heath
CR7 8NB