Activities & Events
We offer members and residents the opportunity to participate in a whole programme of excursions & events, completely free ! Over the course of a typical year, there may be theatre matinees to see popular shows; days out at the seaside, with Hastings, Broadstairs, Southend and Margate all popular destinations; a river trip either up or down the Thames – we have visited Leeds Castle, Kew Gardens and the theatre in recent years; Afternoon Teas at The Royal Albert Hall and on the Cutty Sark in Greenwich where friends can meet over a cup of tea and some cake; a Christmas Lunch; and our Summer Garden Party.
Twice a year we write to all the members with a list of the excursions and events. Members then complete the form by ticking their choices and returning it to us so we can plan properly. For some excursions numbers are limited, and so we try to be as equitable as possible in ensuring that no-one is left out. As our trips are popular we cannot accommodate non-members so please do not be tempted to bring a friend – ask them to join us if you think they are eligible instead. Because of the pressure on numbers if you need a carer you may need to contribute to the costs of the activities for them to attend.
We have now updated our programmed activities for July – December 2026. Email members@southwarkcharities.org.uk to register your interest. You will be contacted to confirm if you have a place.
July – December Events 2026
Dear Members,
Please find details of trips for the second half of the year which you can register an interest in. We have limited places for each and will always try and ensure everyone gets a turn to attend.
There are always more people than space on every trip and we will try and make the allocation of spaces as fair as possible but please only register for trips/events you are really interested in attending or taking part.
If we have have more people wanting to attend than places, it will go to a ballot.
For the theatre trips, you will have to arrange your own transport unless it states coach travel included. Theatres are well served by buses but please only ask to attend if you are safe to travel alone.
To be considered for the events/activities and trips listed, please contact Jillian or Lottie at members@southwarkcharities.org.uk or call 0207 593 2000 or 07511 325 012. You will be notified if you are successful for each event.
Friday 10th July 2026 – Benjamin Zephaniah – A Celebration
Monday 13th July 2026 – Buckingham Palace Tour
Tuesday 11th August 2026 – Painshill Park
Thursday 27th August 2026 – Eastbourne
Saturday 12th September 2026 – Secret Cinema
Tuesday 6th October 2026 – Transport Museum & Lunch
Wednesday 21st October 2026 – The Story – The National Theatre
Tuesday 17th November 2026 – Wine Tasting Workshop
Tuesday 15th December 2026 – A Christmas Carol & Lunch Theatre Trip
Wednesday 13th January 2027 – A Jungle book – The National Theatre
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Wednesday 11th November 2026 – Diwali Celebration Lunch
Wednesday 9th December 2026 – Christmas Lunch
Thursday 17th December – Christmas Carols At St George The Martyr
Please note all coach trips leave from outside the Eurotraveller Hotel on Old Kent Rd.
Failure to attend an event if confirmed will stop your next charity payment.