You can find out about everything from iPads to printmaking during November at The Hub in the Pub at Chew Stoke. The Hub, run by Age UK B&NES, is open every Wednesday and offers a friendly, social environment to get involved in the activities, have a cup of tea and meet other older people.

Sessions include:

November 9th – Gadget Busters – Get help with your laptop, iPad or tablet, 1.30–3.30 p.m.

November 16th – Art and Craft group, 1.30–3.30 p.m.

November 23rd – Gadget Busters, get help with your laptop, iPad or tablet, 1.30–3.30 p.m.

November 30th (and December 7th) – A new Accessible Printmaking course, 1 p.m. – 3.30 p.m., run in partnership with Bath College Adult Community Learning. Discover printmaking skills using craft-foam and polystyrene to create unique artworks. No previous experience necessary. To book, call Lynsey Parsons on: 01225 328822 or Vicki Chapman on: 01761 433161 or you can email: [email protected]

The local charity also runs a host of other activities in the area, including:

A monthly Lunch Bunch – which this month will meet on Thursday, 10th November at The Hunter’s Rest in Clutton. Call Ketyn on: 01225 484510 to book.

A new ‘Extend’ exercise class every Wednesday at the Chew Stoke Methodist Hall,12.30– 1.30 p.m. This is a fun and gentle exercise session for older people, including standing and seated exercises. Call Ketyn on: 01225 484510 to book.

Walking Football every Thursday at Chew Stoke Leisure Centre, 4.30–5.30 p.m., pay as you play, a great way to enjoy football at a more leisurely pace. No need to book, just turn up.

Other activities organised by Age UK B&NES include Tai Chi every Friday at the Upper Hall in The Old School Rooms, 11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. and the Chew Valley walk programme on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

The local charity is still keen to hear from people who could volunteer some time to support its work at the Hub, particularly those with IT or cookery skills. If you have some time to spare, please call Ketyn on: 01225 484510 for an informal chat or email: [email protected]

You can also visit www.ageukbanes.co.uk, follow Age UK B&NES on Facebook and Twitter www.facebook.com/AgeUkBathAndNorthEastSomerset or @AgeUKBathNES