HK50+ Activities and Groups

We have a range of free and low-cost in-person and online groups and activities available.

Navigate through the days to find out what’s on!

HK50+ In Shape for Life exercise class

Hangleton Community Centre  9.15am – 10.15am

£1 per class (voluntary) which goes towards group socials, equipment and venue hire  Currently full.  To join the waiting list, contact: Clare clare.hopkins@hkproject.org.uk or 01273 410858


Cardiorespiratory Exercise Keep Fit Class

St George’s Church

£9 per session

9.30am – 10.30am  Contact Richard: 07786 001771


Men in Sheds

Garage at the top of West Road, Fishersgate

10am – 2pm Free first time then £35 per annum

Contact Keith: 01273 413103


Hangleton Library Textile Group

Hangleton Library 10am – 12.30pm

Contact 01273 290800 Free New members welcome


Hangleton Table Tennis

Hangleton Community Centre 10.45am – 12.45pm

£3 Full Contact Bonnie: bonniemargo@hotmail.com


Hangleton Bowling Club

Knoll Park (via Rowan Avenue) 10.30am-12.30pm

£7 May to September

Contact: Marilyn 01273 595286 mazfos1@gmail.com or Michael 07757808244


Film Club

Bishop Hannington Church 2pm

1st Monday in the month

Suggested donation £1.50 for tea and cake

Contact Jacquie: 07917 875355


West Area Memory Café

2pm - 4pm

1st Monday of the month at St Richard’s

Refreshments, information and peer support

Contact: Cathy 01273 410858 / 07568 739806
cathy.atherton@hkproject.org.uk


HKP Free IT Drop-in Form Filling

NHS App; Job search; General IT

St Richard’s 10am – 12noon

Contact David: 07422 665761


Dancing for Health Seated Exercise Class

Bishop Hannington Community Centre

Free 11.15am-12.15pm

Contact: 01273 294589 Term time only


Brighton & Sussex Take Heart Group

Portslade Leisure Centre

10am – 11am

£7 per class £9 for couples £44 per month

Contact David: 07834 595657


Standing Tall

Physio-led strength & balance class 60+ £6.50/class

Hangleton Community Centre

10am – 11.am or 11.30am – 12.30pm

Contact Ruth: 07399 993426 www.standingtall.net


Benfield Wildlife & Conservation Group

Weekly scrub clearing from 16th September to end March 2026

Benfield Hill Local Nature Reserve, BN3 8EX

10am-2pm

Contact Sally: 07941 288625


Sporting Memories Group

County Cricket Ground

10.30am – 12 noon

Free

Contact Emma: emma.brooke@sussexcricket.co.uk


HK50+ Coffee and Chat Drop-in

Oasis, Hangleton Way

10.30am–12 noon

Free tea/coffee

First Tuesday of the month.

Contact Clare: 01273 410858, clare.hopkins@hkproject.org.uk


60+ Tai Chi Health Class

St Richard’s

12 noon - 1pm

£10

www.taichibrighton.com

Contact Ian: 07900 193230


Sing for Better Health

Zoom

1pm - 2pm

All welcome Donations

Contact Udita: 01273 556755


Forget Me Nots

St Richard’s

1.30pm - 4pm

£2

Bingo, refreshments and a chat.

Contact Ann: 01273 414483


Singing for Wellbeing

Hangleton Community Centre

2pm-3pm

£2 per session

Contact Claire Hines: 01273 410858, clare.hines@hkproject.org.uk


Hounsom Fellowship

Hounsom United Reform Church

3rd Tuesday in the month

2.30pm – 4pm

Contact William: 01273 738762


Shape Up

St. Richard’s

6pm – 7pm

£2 per session

Exercise Sessions All abilities.

Contact Carmel: hkwbgp@gmail.com or 01273 410858


Portslade Together BN41 50+ Coffee and Chat

10.30 - 12, 3rd Tuesday of the month, Portslade Village Centre,
BN41 2LZ.

Free refreshments.

Contact: 07928 765349 or contactus@portsladetogether.uk


Warrior Close IT Drop ins

Free digital support for anyone needing help online

Friendly and informal session with David our qualified IT tutor.

Computer equipment available or bring your own.

No need to book.

Bi weekly Tuesdays 2 - 4pm

Warrior Close Estate Office, Warrior Close, Portslade, BN41 2JA.

Contact cathy.atherton@hkproject.org.uk or 07568 739806/01273 410858


Cardiorespiratory Exercise Keep Fit Class

St George’s Church

£9 per session

9.30am – 10.30am Contact Richard: 07786 001771


Men in Sheds

10am – 4pm

Contact Keith: 01273 413103


HKP Computer Help

St Richard’s

Free drop-in

10am – 12 pm, 1pm - 3pm, 3pm – 5pm

Contact Lulu: 01273 706469


H&K Community Action

St Richard’s

Quarterly on Wednesdays 10.30am – 12 noon

Raise issues on housing, community safety, etc.

Contact Pat or Ann: 01273 414483


West Area Network Meeting

Quarterly 10-11.30am

St Richard’s

Open to anyone volunteering or working in the West area.

Contact Claire J: 01273 410858 claire.johnson@hkproject.org.uk


West Area Health Forum

Quarterly on Wednesdays

10am – 12 noon

St Richard’s

Contact Claire H: 01273 706469


Knoll Pilates Group

St Richard’s

6 lessons for £35

10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm

Full with waiting list. Contact: knollpilates@gmail.com


Carers Coffee Morning Online

10:30am - 11:30am

Zoom

Contact: 01273 977000

Or email info@carershub.co.uk


Growing Together at PLOT 22

Growing Together at PLOT 22

Twice a month. Gentler paced seasonal garden-related activities.

Dementia inclusive and welcomes friends and carers.

10.30am – 12.30pm Free

Contact: info@plot22.org

www.plot22.org


Hangleton and West Blatchington Food Bank

St George’s Church Hall, Court Farm Road

12 noon – 2pm

By appointment only.

Contact: www.hangletonfoodbank.org, info@hangletonfoodbank.org, or 07990 631892


DiVibe (low impact chair dance class)

St Richard’s

2pm – 3pm

£8 Free tea/coffee

Contact Diane: 07795 956793 www.divibe.co.uk


50+ Social Bridge

Churchill House

2pm – 4pm

£1

Contact Nick: 07899 066683 Full


Brighton & Hove Breathe Easy Group

St Andrews & St Nicolas Church Hall, Portslade

Contact Anita: 07715 683672


Beginners Yoga

6-7pm at St Richard's

£2 per session

Contact Carmel: hkwbgp@gmail.com or 01273 410858


Oasis Community Shop

Hangleton Way, BN3 8EQ

10-12 noon.

No referral needed - just pop in.

Contact: 07708 384906


Community Health Drop In

Wednesdays 1 - 4pm

St Richards Community Centre

For those experiencing early pain, or a flare up of an existing condition

Clinician available to talk to about what you can do to feel better.

No need to book in advance.

Contact Claire Hines claire.hines@hkproject.org.uk,  01273 410858


Standing Tall via Zoom

Zoom Physio-led strength & balance class 60+

9.45am – 10.45am

£8 per class

Contact Ruth: 07399 993426


Sporting Memories Group

Central URC Church

10am – 11.30am

Contact: emma.brooke@sussexcricket.co.uk


CAMEO (Come and Meet Each Other) Club

Bishop Hannington Church

10.30am -12 noon (10am a short service of prayer and reflection)

Donations towards refreshments

Contact: 01273 732965 or cameo@bhmc.org.uk


Knit and Natter

Hangleton Library

10 am – 12:30 pm

Free

Contact: 01273 290800

New members welcome


Hangleton Bowling Club

10.30am-12.30pm

See entry for Mondays


SocialPing

Hangleton Community Centre

10.30am – 12.30pm

£3


Knoll Lunch Club

St. Richard’s

11.30am - 2.30pm

£3

Contact Ann: 01273 414483


H&K Older LGBTQ+ in partnership with Switchboard

www.switchboard.org.uk/what-we-do/older-peoplesgroup/
www.switchboard.org.uk/what-we-do/dementia-project/

Contact 01273 234009, info@switchboard.org.uk


Hangleton Short Mat Bowls

Hangleton Community Centre

2pm - 4pm

£3.00

Contact Christine: 01273 771681


Standing Tall

Physio-led strength & balance class 60+ £6.50/class

St Richard’s

1.30pm – 2.45pm

Contact Ruth: 07399 993426 www.standingtall.net


Oasis Community Cafe

Oasis Church

Free drop-in.

10:30-12:30

Dementia friendly. Hot drinks, baked goods, games and lunch. All ages.

Contact Steve: 07838 102886 or steve.horne@weareemmanuel.com


Watercolours and Conversation

Hangleton Library Meeting Room

2pm – 4pm

Free but materials not provided. Relaxed environment.

Contact Mark: 01273 290800


Men in Sheds

10am – 2pm

Contact Keith: 01273 413103


South Downs Arts Society

Hangleton Community Centre

10am – 12 pm

Contact Jan Cohen: 07392 530417


Say Aphasia

United Reform Church

10.30am – 12.30pm

Free

Contact Colin: colin@sayaphasia.org


Brighton & Sussex Take Heart Group

Portslade Leisure Centre

11am – 12 noon

£8 per class

Contact: members@takeheartgroup.org


Walking Cricket

Southwick Leisure Centre

11.30am – 12.30pm

£3

Contact Alex: Alex.King@sussexcricket.co.uk


Cascadez Line Dancing

Beginner / Improver

£5 – free tea/coffee

St Richard’s

12.30pm – 3pm

Contact Adrienne (Ade): 07952 004935


Hangleton Short Mat Bowls

Hangleton Community Centre

2pm - 4pm

£3.00

Contact Christine: 01273 771681


Adur and Hove Stroke Club

Bishop Hannington Church

2pm – 4pm

£5 or £7 with transport

Contact:Daail Goodson 07763 206091


Hangleton Bowling Club

10.30am-12.30pm

See entry for Mondays


Fresh Start Portslade

Activities, groups and learning for the 55+ age group.

Contact: freshstartsussex@hotmail.co.uk


Volunteering Matter - Lifelines

Activities and support services for those 50+, online and face-to-face in senior housing schemes, community centres, and church halls.

Contact: 01273 688117 or lifelines@volunteeringmatters.org.uk


Portslade Together - quarterly newsletter

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