If you’re over 50 and live in Tower Hamlets, LinkAge Plus is here for you.
What is LinkAge Plus?
LinkAge Plus offers support to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Borough-wide, it is based out of five hubs – Age UK East London, Neighbours in Poplar, Sundial Centre, Sonali Gardens and Toynbee Hall.
It is co-funded by Tower Hamlets Council and Northeast London Integrated Care Board.
What can LinkAge Plus offer?
Whether you want to get moving, learn something new, or simply make friends, LinkAge Plus is here to help you stay connected. For free or at a low-cost you can find:
Fitness sessions e.g. Yoga, Line Dancing, Seated Exercise, Tai Chi, English National Ballet
Social & learning activities e.g. Bingo, Singing, Darts, Pool, Arts & Crafts
Healthy living workshops on topics like diabetes, diet & nutrition, falls prevention
IT & Digital support sessions
Celebrations and events throughout the year
One-to-one support, in-person at one of our hubs or over the phone, to help access services in the borough and find the information you need on a range of issues (e.g. Blue Badge, Benefits)
Have your say about local issues through the Older People’s Reference Group
Whether you are 50 or 90, LinkAge Plus has something for you!
See ‘What’s On’ at Toynbee Hall
Email linkageplus@toynbeehall.org.uk or call 0203 856 9721. You can also drop in to our Community Centre at 28 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LS.
LinkAge Plus Referrals
If you are a referring professional, please read the following document beforehand.
LinkAge Plus – Information for Professionals
Linkage Plus Referral Form
LinkAge Plus Partners
LinkAge Plus is based out of five hubs – Age UK East London, Neighbours in Poplar, Sundial Centre, Sonali Gardens and Toynbee Hall. Here are the details for our partners
The Community Centre, Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, E1 6LS
Call 0203 856 9721
Email: linkageplus@toynbeehall.org.uk
1 Merchant Street, Bow,
London, E3 4LY
Call: 0208 981 7124 (extension 3, option 1)
Email: merchantsthub@ageukeastlondon.org.uk
St Matthias Community Centre,
113 Poplar High Street, E14 0AE
Call: 0207 531 0190
Email: linkageplus@nieghboursinpoplar.org.uk
Peabody at Sundial Centre
Sundial Centre, 11 Shipton Street,
London E2 7RU
Call: 0203 828 3928
Email: sundial@peabody.org.uk
Sonali Gardens, 79 Tarling Street,
London, E1 0AT
Call: 0207 265 9292
Email: linkage@sthildas.org.uk
I look forward to meeting friends, getting to know people and having intelligent conversations”
Ali, 69
Since joining LinkAge Plus I have done things i have never tried before”
Jane, 71
The variety of activities and the support offered is terrific”
Marian, 84
Meeting new people, making new friends and keeping active is what makes LinkAge Plus so rewarding”
