Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre

Every weekday – 10am to 3pm

Our Over 60’s group enjoys a wide range of activities including singing, crafting and other more active options such as chair-based Yoga and Fit Steps. We all love to celebrate special occasions; Christmas, Easter and our UK National Events and milestones. We have even welcomed donkeys and spring lambs to our centre! Entertainers regularly come to the Hub including our local Ukulele Band, Choirs and singers and we also host a wide range of expert talks from Beekeeping to Dog Rescue and Rhino Conservation for all members to enjoy. Benenden School also run regular sing-a-along sessions for our members, hosting them on the school premises in their lovely grounds, with transport taken care of.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10am to 2.45pm

This small group supports those members who are in the early stages of dementia and who are more mobile. This group enjoys a wider range of activities, both in and outside of the Hub, with more active participation.

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday – 10am to 3pm

This is our COGS approved group designed for those with early to mid-stage dementia and is run by experienced and trained staff. The team is well established and passionate about ensuring our members enjoy a social day with a range of stimulating activities.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10am to 2.45pm

This small group supports those members who are in the early stages of dementia and who are more mobile. This group enjoys a wider range of activities, both in and outside of the Hub, with more active participation.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 10am to 3pm

This active group supports both physically and learning-disabled members to make friends, socialise and choose from a range of activities to enjoy both in and out of the Hub. Utilising our Community Transport fleet members enjoy visits to local restaurants and garden centres, mini-golf and bowling centres, together with other seasonal activities such as pumpkin picking.

Weekdays

Healthy and nutritious two-course meals are prepared daily in our 5* rated kitchens by our Chef and his team. We offer an excellent choice of options for our members and Meals-on-Wheels clients, catering for most dietary requirements. Our ingredients are locally and responsibly sourced.

Fresh nutritious food

Served on weekdays in the Hub and at home via Meals-on-Wheels

Our food is freshly prepared every day in our independently rated 5* kitchens and the food served to our members in the Hub is also served to our members at home. The catering team is led by Chef Kevin Sheaff, who is supported by Debbie and Angie.

We offer:

• Two-course options, hot and cold
• A main course and pudding choices
• A great selection of popular options every day
• Nutritionally balanced food, prepared in-house using locally sourced produce

From Home to Hub and Home again

Weekdays

Our essential and fully accessible fleet offers a daily, bookable door-to-door service and is a lifeline for individuals who may be mobility compromised.

Drivers are accompanied by a fully trained passenger assistant enabling our members to get out and about safely and to enjoy outings to our nearby attractions, local garden centres and the stunning south coast.

We also offer an additional service to our Members Only for local Doctor, Dentist and Optician appointments using our caddy transport. These appointments are bookable in advance.

BOOK TRANSPORT

Transport user feedback…

The Hub transport is very reliable with lovely drivers and escorts. It is a safe journey, door-to-door and we are very well looked after.
Susan J

I am very happy with the transport service provided. I am accompanied to local medical appointments when I ask, with very helpful drivers and escorts. I wouldn’t go anywhere if I did not come to the Hub.
Pat M

Every weekday (plus chilled meals for reheating over the weekend)

Our meals are freshly prepared by our chef and his team in our independently 5* rated kitchens and delivered daily to your home as you choose. Seasonal menus are sent to you in advance for your selection and offer a range of options with most dietary requirements catered for.

Your hot meal choices are packed in special insulated food boxes that keep the food at a safe and constant temperature and our friendly volunteers deliver right to your door. A freshly cooked chilled meal is available for Saturday and Sunday ready to re-heat at home.

This service offers amazing quality and value for money.

Daily Support

Our local ‘Helping Hands’ service supports members with daily tasks at home such as cleaning, laundry and shopping. This is especially vital support for many members who may be returning from hospital stays and who are recuperating at home. We can also assist with transport arrangements. Wherever possible we ensure that the staff member is a regular visitor to your home and a person familiar to you. All our Helping Hands staff are appropriately checked to ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

Helping Hands client feedback…

I am delighted to have M – she is a lovely person and an excellent cleaner. Thank you for all the hard work you do, it is much appreciated.
SR

Thank you for your Helping Hands service, a great support for us both as we become more frail.
EB

Room Hire Facilities

Available to rent in the evenings

A choice of rooms are available for hire at EC30 and at Tenterden Social Hub. The Hub has on-site car parking for approximately 10 cars and some street parking is available.

• Tea and coffee (donation to cost required)
• Disabled access and toilets

Please contact us for details or to make a booking.

MAKE A BOOKING

The EC30 Charity Shop is a great place to find a bargain while supporting your favourite local Tenterden charity!

EC30 Charity Shop

Recreation Ground Rd, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6RA

Our charity shop at the EC30 Health and Wellbeing Centre (next to Ivy Court Surgery) sells a great range of good quality pre-loved items and treasures – all at sensible prices. Browse in our store for second-hand clothing, handbags, toys, shoes, books, and other household items. And after browsing, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack in our lovely in-house coffee shop.

Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: (please check the EC30 website)

How to donate items to our Charity Shop

Donate your pre-loved or new items and help us continue to support our elderly and disabled community. We welcome and are grateful for the following:

• Clothing – including men’s clothes, women’s clothes, dresses, coats and jackets
• Shoes, boots and trainers
• Books, CDs and DVDs
• Homeware, household items, bric-a-brac and unique gifts
• Donations of goods and cash are always very welcome and accepted

Items that we do not take:

• Electrical items
• Baby items such as car seats, cots, push chairs, toys unless they have a ‘CE’ label
• Knives and scissors
• Duvets, pillows or cushions
• Wheelchairs, walkers or bicycles

Please do NOT leave donated items at the site outside of our opening hours.

Health & Wellbeing Services

Book an appointment to coincide with your next visit to the Hub

Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre offers a range of health services to our members and to the public. Please book appointments direct with the providers:

Physiotherapy

Maria Best: Contact TBA

Health & Wellbeing Services

Book an appointment to coincide with your next visit to the Hub

Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre offers a range of health services to our members and to the public. Please book appointments direct with the providers:

Chiropody

Sara Willsey: 07500 041535
Janet Adams: 01580 242802

Health & Wellbeing Services

Book an appointment to coincide with your next visit to the Hub

Tenterden Social Hub & Dementia Centre offers a range of health services to our members and to the public. Please book appointments direct with the providers:

Kent & Medway Diabetic Eye Screening Clinic

Paula Carr Diabetes Centre: 01233 880000
William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LZ

Dementia Groups

Accredited as a Dementia-friendly Centre, we understand the challenges that dementia can bring. Our dementia groups support the individual but also their families or carers, and provide reassurance that members are in a safe, welcoming and happy environment. The Hub has two weekday groups with added support from our specialist Dementia Coordinator…