Provided by:
Age UK Medway
Description

We operate 2 day centres in Gillingham and Strood.

The Chris Ellis Centre covers the Rochester, Strood, Cuxton, Cliffe and Hoo Peninsula. The Mackenney Centre covers Gillingham, Rainham and Chatham areas.

The centres provide social interaction for people over 50 and living in Medway.

Transport is available, using our fleet of adapted accessible minibuses. 

We are able to offer taster sessions for those people interested attending the centre, where you can visit for a couple of hours, or even a full day.

What to expect from our day services

For a one off charge you can expect a full day including tea, coffee and refreshments and lunch, as well as a variety of events and activities.

Our menu comprises a freshly prepared 2 course lunch, using ingredients sourced from local independent suppliers.

There is a range of activities on offer during the day, including arts and crafts, cooking, reminiscence groups, board games, bingo and quizzes.

Both centres boast accessible gardens, where you can enjoy some fresh air, or maybe a little light gardening activity. 

Within the centres we have a small shop selling sweets, chocolate and toiletries.

Other services available include a foot care, hairdressing, hearing aid clinics and visiting optician.

We are able to offer an in-house bathing service, where you can bathe in safety in our accessible bathroom supported by trained care staff.

Day trips and events

The centres also provide a wide range of day and afternoon outings, including trips to the seaside, theatre, boat trips and pub lunches.

These trips can be booked in advance, and offer a door to door service with support available throughout the day from our staff and volunteer team. 

Throughout the year we provide various day and evening events with visiting performers providing entertainment.

We have a trained staff team who are assisted by our volunteers, who provide invaluable support in a variety of areas in and around the building.

Website
Email
Phone
01634 401 099
Address

Admirals Offices
The Historic Dockyard
Main Gate Road
Chatham
Kent
ME44TZ

Price
£47