25 April 2025

Hestia’s Wandsworth Age Activity Centre was honoured to welcome the High Sheriff of Greater London, Millicent Grant KC (Hon), on 25 April 2025. Her visit recognised the Centre’s vital role in promoting wellbeing and community for older residents across the borough.

Located in Tooting, the Age Activity Centre is a vibrant drop-in space for local residents aged 60 and over. It offers a wide range of social activities, day trips, and workshops designed to reduce isolation, foster connection, and help older people remain independent, active, and healthy.

The Centre’s programme includes art classes, a choir, salsa and tai chi sessions, IT lessons, and much more. Members can also access advice and information services, befriending and mentoring schemes, support for independent living, and tailored dementia care. Community events such as festive lunches further bring people together throughout the year.

Speaking during her visit, Millicent Grant KC (Hon) said:

“I wanted to show my personal appreciation for Hestia’s Age Activity Centre and its members, and to recognise the vital role they play in providing support, friendship, and independence for many older people in the local community. This service is particularly close to my heart as my mother attended it for many years. I am delighted to have had the opportunity to thank both Hestia and the individuals within the service today, who were such a special part of her life.”

Elvio Correira, Manager of the Age Activity Centre, added:

“It was a real pleasure to welcome Millicent to the Centre. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed hearing about her work as High Sheriff, remembering her mother Vinnie, and celebrating the positive community spirit they help create every day.”

The Age Activity Centre is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and is located at 966 Garratt Lane, Tooting, SW17 0ND.

For more information, or if you or someone you know is interested in joining the Centre, please contact:
020 8767 8426
[email protected]