Would you like to become a member of FiSH?
If you live in Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen you can ask us for help but if you’d like to take part in our activities, call our helpline or visit us at Barnes Green Centre on a regular basis, then we ask you to become a member. It only costs £30 per year and for that you get access to all that FiSH has to offer. Just scroll down to find out how to join and to download our membership form. We’re really looking forward to welcoming you!
What FiSH membership gives you
More than 600 people are registered with FiSH. As well as access to the practical help our helpline can organise (small household tasks, lifts to appointments and more) our members enjoy access to our newsletter and a range of activities* and services including:
Meet up Mondays
A friendly start to the week
Weekly shopping trips
On our FiSH accessible minibuses
Parkinson's
A regular monthly meet up plus weekly Zoom meetings for those with Parkinson’s.
Special outings
To gardens, museums, stately homes and more.
Befriending
Both face-to-face and over the phone.
Board Games Club
Board games with boys from St Paul’s Juniors.
Singing for the brain
Our choir for people with dementia and their carers
Retro club
Tea and conversation for those with memory loss.
Picassos in the Park
Art classes for people with dementia and their carers.
Tuesday Talks
Great informal lectures on a whole range of topics.
Bridge Club
Keep your mind sharp with our Bridge sessions.
Coffee Corner
Join us for coffee every Wednesday morning at the Sheen Lane Centre.
StarFiSH dance
Gentle dance classes to help with strength, balance and flexibility.
The FiSH Good Afternoon Choir
Anyone can join this great group acivity.
Parkinson's
A regular monthly meet up plus weekly Zoom meetings for those with Parkinson’s.
Board Games Club
Board games with boys from St Paul’s Juniors.
Picassos in the Park
Art classes for people with dementia and their carers.
Coffee Corner
Join us for coffee every Wednesday morning at the Sheen Lane Centre.
*Some classes such as StarFiSH dance have a weekly per lesson fee and we occasionally have to ask for additional small payments to cover transport and ticket costs for outings to some visitor attractions.
How to join FiSH
Download our application form
Anyone who lives in Barnes, Mortlake or East Sheen (see our useful map) can join FiSH. We need to complete a few formalities when new members join, so you will need to fill out a joining form that will allow us to find out more about you.
We ask for practical information like the name of your GP and information about mobility but we also like to keep details about which of our services interest you most. This enables us to let you know about new events and activities that might interest you.
Just download and print out the form below and bring (or post) your completed form to our office at The Barnes Green Centre. Alternatively, just pop into the FiSH office to pick up a form.
Answering your questions
How do we recruit our volunteers?
We have a pool of over 250 amazing volunteers who help us to run our activities and helpline. We couldn’t do what we do without their help. All potential volunteers are given an interview, DBS checked and are asked to supply references before we recruit them. Training is provided should they need it, to ensure they are fully confident in providing the help required.
What can't FiSH help me with?
We’re unable to provide financial support. We also can’t offer personal care, help with medication or cleaning. In addition, we wouldn’t expect our volunteers to climb high ladders or take on anything they’re not qualified to do – such as electrics or plumbing. We can ask our volunteers to help with simple tasks, such as changing a light bulb, or a bit of gardening. In general if it’s something you would previously have done for yourself, or could reasonably ask a neighbour to help with, then you can ask FiSH to help.
Does FiSH accept referrals?
We are happy to receive referrals from GPs, social workers, district nurses, community mental health teams or concerned family members. Please call Liz on 020 8878 8100.
What if I live outside the FiSH area?
The FiSH ‘service’ area covers Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen. All FiSH clients must live in one of these areas as a resident of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. However, if you live outside the FiSH area, each area of Richmond borough has its own neighbourhood network.
Our monthly newsletter
Free to FiSH members
You can find all the information you need about forthcoming events on this website but we also give you the information in our really useful monthly newsletter.
It’s full of news about what’s going on at FiSH, there’s always useful advice for our members, great articles to read. Plus, as a bit of fun, we have puzzles too.
