Brighter Living Fair 2025

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Join us at Battersea Arts Centre on 13 November 2025 for the Brighter Living Fair - a free, all-day event for Wandsworth’s older residents and unpaid carers.

Who it is for

The Brighter Living Fair is open to all Wandsworth residents aged 55 and over, as well as unpaid carers. Whether you are looking for advice, support, or simply a chance to meet others in your community, you will find a warm welcome here.

What's on offer

This will be an inspiring day dedicated to wellbeing, connection and community. Working in partnership with Age UK Wandsworth, we’ve created a full programme of activities and services to help you live well, make friends and find new opportunities. Free tea, coffee and light snacks will be available throughout the day.

At the event you’ll find information and advice from local services and organisations to help you live a longer, healthier and more fulfilling life:

  • Age UK Wandsworth
  • Alzheimer’s Society
  • CDARS (Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service)
  • EE & Virgin Media O2 (Digital Switchover)
  • Enable Culture and Leisure
  • Hestia
  • Local Police – Safer Neighbourhoods Team
  • Places Leisure
  • Regenerate Rise
  • The Furzedown Project
  • Wandsworth Carers Centre
  • Wandsworth Community Transport & Shopmobility

Activity schedule

Try something new and take part in our activities, workshops and talks throughout the day.

Time Activity
10.30 to 11am Age is Just a Number: Fun, maths-based cognitive activities
10.30 to 11am Gentle Circuit Exercise (seated or standing)
10.30 to 11am Scams Awareness and Prevention
11.15 to 11.45am Irie Rhythms: Caribbean dance (seated or standing)
11.15 to 11.45am Exercise on Referral
12 to 12.30pm Irie Rhythms: Caribbean Dance (seated or standing)
12 to 12.30pm Digital Switchover Talk
12.45 to 1.15pm Arts & Crafts
12.45 to 1.15pm Choir - Sing Along
12.45 to 1.15pm Side by Side (how you can support someone with Dementia)
1.30 to 2pm Seated Yoga
1.30 to 2pm Zumba (seated or standing)
1.30 to 2pm Digital Switchover Talk
2.15 to 2.45pm Seated Yoga
2.15 to 2.45pm Transport options in Wandsworth
3 to 3.30pm Creative storytelling with Museum of Brands
3 to 3.30pm Mobility & stretch

When and where

Venue and timing details:

  • Date: Thursday 13 November 2025
  • Time: 10am to 4pm
  • Location: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TN (see directions to the venue)
  • Cost: free entry

Register

Come along for a day of inspiration, practical information support, and community spirit.

Bring a friend or come and make new ones! 

Register now

Community events

In addition to the Brighter Living Fair, you can also take part in our festival of events throughout October.

There are over 100 free activities to choose from, including aqua fitness circuits and exercise sessions. 

Contact

For further information about Brighter Living Fair 2025, or to register by phone, get in touch:

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Updated: 20/10/2025