What is available in the district?
Tandridge has two Day Centres for older people in the District:
The Douglas Brunton Centre, Caterham
The Lingfield Day Centre, Lingfield
1. The Douglas Brunton Centre, Caterham - Telephone: 01883 347230
How do I join?
If you are over 55, the Centre may be the place for you. It is open from 9.30am to 4pm. Pop in and meet the staff and see what is on offer. If you can phone first to arrange an appointment then staff can ensure they are free to show you round and assess your needs.
What can I do there?
The Centre is open on Mondays to Fridays between 9.30am and 4.00pm. Activities on offer include bingo, an art club, exercise classes , IT facilities, outings and holidays. The Centre has its own hairdressing salon , snack bar, shop and library. A chiropody service is available for those referred by their GPs.
Lunches are served every weekday. There is a choice of menu and Members are charged £3.10 for a meal. If paid for separately, the cost is £2.50 for a main course and 60p for a dessert. Themed lunches are also arranged throughout the year.
The computer room is open each weekday 9.30am - 3.30pm to all members of the general public. There is no charge to use the computer apart from a nominal charge for printing and stationery. Sessions can be booked in advance and training is available. The public can use the Internet, send an email or use the computer to type a letter or document. The centre also welcomes enquires from organisations wishing to hire the room.
For more information please contract the centre manager - tel 01883 347230
Are the facilities available for private hire?
Yes, the Centre is available for hire in the evenings and weekends, for meetings, parties, wedding receptions and other events.
Please refer to our Members Brochure for further information.
2. The Lingfield Day Centre, Lingfield. Telephone : 01342 834445
The Centre is based at the Mission Hall, High Street, Lingfield. It is the base for the local Meals on Wheels service, The Darby and Joan Club, weekly Lunch Club and other local groups.
