Over 55s Group

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 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 for 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, you can contact our Community Learning Manager Sean by calling 020 8986 2264 or at sean.curran@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