Community hubs

The community hubs were set up in March 2020 as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of shielding residents and other vulnerable people.

Despite the easing of restrictions, some residents still need this help, particularly those classed as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable.

Volunteers carry out shopping, support people with ways of re-engaging back into society and make regular calls to address loneliness, isolation and signpost to help for mental health issues.

The hubs also provide a space for those aged 50+ to get support and advice on a wide range of subjects, as well as somewhere to enjoy different classes (art, exercise etc), or simply to have a natter over a cup of tea!

Folkestone Community Hub

65 Shaftesbury Avenue, Folkestone, CT19 4NS

Opening hours: 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday (except bank holidays)

Web: ageuk.org.uk/southkentcoast/

Email: communitysupport@ageukskc.org.uk

Phone: 01303 316186

Hythe Community Hub

Sanford House, Stade Street, Hythe, CT21 6BD

Opening hours: 9am-3.30pm, Monday-Friday; 11am-2pm, Saturday and Sunday

Web: ageuk.org.uk/hytheandlyminge/

Email: sm@ageukhl.org.uk

Phone: 01303 269602

Romney Marsh Community Hub

Sunflower House, Rolfe Lane, New Romney, TN28 8JR

Opening hours: 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday

Web: rmch.org.uk/

Email:  hello@rmch.org.uk

Telephone: 01797 363888