Gallery of past events
Seaside trip July 2017
Our seaside trip to Southend-on-Sea was hugely successful. The day was clear and there was plenty of walking, talking and dipping our feet in the sea. Everyone enjoyed themselves. These programmes help us combat loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly.
International yoga day June 2017
More than 70 people attended the session at Chalvey Community Centre, including Slough Borough Council Leader Cllr Sohail Munawar. In between to gentle yoga sessions, Slough Council for Voluntary Service Chief Executive Ramesh Kukar spoke on the 'secret to happiness' before Dr Kesar Sadhra talked about the medical benefits of exercise.
Crime Prevention Workshop March 2017
The local neighbourhood policing team from Chalvey and Cippenham ( PC Sam Robinson, PCSO Surinder Marway, PCSO Ateeque Baig, PCSO Jaz Sohi) visited The Slough Senior Citizens Group at Brook House and offered crime prevention advice to all that attended.
The team covered a variety of topics from Distraction burglary (checking relevant details of all persons entering property), Asian gold and where to store it, general house security, mobile phones (storing important details), debit cards (protecting PIN details) and general safety whilst out and about.
There were open questions at the end and crime prevention leaflets and timer switches were given out. The session was attended well by the citizens. The team suggested that they are always willing to offer free advice and support to all residents of the community.
Birthday Celebrations January 2017
Elderly couple aged 92 and 87 and their daughter, all regular members of the Group, organised birthday celebrations of the head of the family Mr Hirlal on 24th January. It was enjoyable occasion for all of us. This was followed by birthday celebration of Mrs Ramesh Gupta (a volunteer whose services to the group are well known) on 31st January. We will continue this activity as and, when possible.
Launching the Second Decade of Service
Slough Seniors Citizens Group launched the Second Decade of Service at a well attended event at Chalvey Community Centre on 20th January 2017. Approximately 80 people, included representatives from Thames Valley Police,Talking Therapies, SPACE, Slough U3A, Slough Business Community Partnership and members of Exercise Group. Councillor Sohail Munawar (Leader of the Council), Sabia Hussain (Deputy Leader) also took part in the event.
SCVS Awards Night 2016
SCVS Awards Night 2016
Christmas 2016
Thank you RB, the global force in health, hygine and home for providing Christmas presents for our members
SCVS Awards Night 2016
International older people's day - 6 October 2016
10 year anniversary event - 13 July 2016
