Over 55s group

Celebrating the opening of the Breaker's Yard at Sutton House

Our Over 55s group have been an important part of Sutton House for 20 years. They help to create our exhibitions, as well as taking part in weekly activities such as dancing, singing, creative writing, arts and crafts.

Our over 55s group have been an important part of Sutton House for 20 years. They help to create our exhibitions, as well as taking part in weekly activities such as dancing, singing, creative writing, arts and crafts.

Formed after an intergenerational project between a local school and Hackney Caribbean Elders, the initial project worked to help people from different social, cultural and economic backgrounds to enjoy and become a part of Sutton House. The short term project was so successful that the group became a permanent fixture, and is now open to anyone over 55 years old.

We meet for three terms a year, each of six or seven weeks, with a varied programme of activities and events, including African drumming, singing, dancing, life-drawing, creative writing, exercising, embroidering, collaging, zine making and print making.

Become part of our Over 55s

If you wish to find out about joining our group, contact us at suttonhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Or just turn up to one of our workshops, the dates for 2020 are as follows:

Term 1 – 14th February to 3rd April, every Friday 13.30 – 15.30

Term 2 – 29th May to 17th July, every Friday 13.30 – 15.30

Term 3 – 25th September to 4th December, every Friday (apart from 23rd or 30th October) 13.30 – 15.30

Margaret at Sutton House Play Video
Video

Margaret's story

Margaret has found somewhere she belongs. She and a group of keen dancers meet regularly at Sutton House in London to dance, socialise and stay connected. Though they might not be related, they are a family. Margaret reveals how her new friends are keeping her young.