Age Concern
Hassocks & District

Pauline Thaw Centre
Dale Avenue
Hassocks
BN6 8LW

Telephone Number:
01273 844 461

E-mail:
enquiries@achassocks.co.uk


Coffee shop
Lunch club for the over 55s
Medical transport
Wheelchairs
Pension advice service
Hairdressing
Entertainment
Chiropody
Hearing aid maintenance
Exercise
Art and drawing groups
Games
Aromatherapy
Internet Access


Coffee shop

The coffee shop is open from 9.30am until 12 noon, Monday to Friday. Buttered teacakes and toast are available to order.

Lunch club for the over 55s
 

  • The lunch club meets daily from Monday to Friday.
  • Lunch is served at 12.15.
  • Local transport is available for a small charge.
  • There is a light shopping servie on Monday and Wednesday.
  • Soup and/or sandwiches are available as a take-away service to diners.
  • Please let the office know as soon as possible if you wish to book a lunch.
  • If you are a regular diner, let us know if you want to cancel your booking.


Medical transport

This is a service for anyone attending appointments at hospitals, health centres, dentists, chiropodists or opticians who are unable to provide their own transport. There is a list of charges in the office.

Please notify the centre office 48 hours prior to your appointment so that we can arrange a volunteer driver in good time.

Wheelchairs

A limited number of wheelchairs are available to hire for a donation. Please ask in the office.

Pension advice service

This is provided by an adviser from the Department of Works and Pensions on a one-to-one basis. Contact the office for an appointment.

Hairdressing

Our hairdressing service is available every day, with a reduced price on Mondays and Wednesdays for those in receipt of benefits.

Entertainment

Non-live on alternate Tuesdays from 1.50-4.15pm, including tea. Details on the noticeboard, or contact the office.

Chiropody

Please make your appointment through the office.

Hearing aid maintenance

Free maintenance and checks are available at the centre on the first Tuesday of every month. Please ask in the office.

Exercise
 

  • Yoga - gentle armchair yoga sessions for the less able. Wednesday afternoons in term time, from 2.30-3.15pm.
  • Tai Chi - Japanese style Tai Chi for all abilities. Fridays from 2-3pm.
  • EXTEND exercise. Wednesdays from 10.45-11.30am.


Art and drawing groups

Every Wednesday morning for art, and Monday afternoons for drawing. Come and be creative! Ask in the office for details.

Games
 

  • Mah-jong - new and experienced players welcome. Mondays from 2-4pm.
  • Canasta. Fridays from 2-4pm.
  • Quiz. Thursdays from 10.45-11.30am (free of charge).
  • Bingo. Fridays from 11-11.30am (free of charge).


Aromatherapy

Alternate Tuesday mornings, hand and foot massage.

 Internet Access

Internet Access is available Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm.  Just come into the Centre or telephone on 901273 844461