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eating guidelines apply to older people. However, The Loneliness energy requirements fall with advancing age due to a decrease in basal metabolic rate and Prescription Service often decreased levels of physical activity. Loneliness can be a cause of poor health and of age by supporting them is frequently associated with an increased to overcome social isolation • The ability to synthesise risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, high and connecting them to local vitamin D by the skin groups, educational courses, an decreases with age. Older blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity . exercise class and lunch clubs. people are therefore The service also supports recommended to take a ge UK has been Communities Fund. The new people to make connections supplement containing at the forefront of service will expand across in their communities to form 10mcg of vitamin D daily Araising awareness Leicester city and aims to meaningful relationships as as well as regularly of the negative effects of work with GP surgeries well as a telephone befriending eating food sources of loneliness through initiatives and health professionals service that will support the vitamin (for example such as the ‘No one Should to identify people who are people who would benefit from oily fish and fortified have No one’ campaign. socially isolated or at risk of regular on-going contact. breakfast cereals). becoming socially isolated. In 2015, Age UK Leicester It is predicted that by 2030 the • Good nutrition and Shire and Rutland launched The service is supported number of older people will regular physical activity the Loneliness Prescription by a team of very loyal and have trebled and therefore it is play a protective role in Service as part of the dedicated volunteers who absolutely paramount that as a number of age-related Leicester Ageing Together work tirelessly to support providers of services and as (Source: https://www.nutrition.org.uk/ (Source: nutritionscience/life/older-adults.html) conditions including programme which mainly socially isolated people in a society we all have a moral cardiovascular disease focused on five specific the community. The project duty to tackle loneliness. and cognitive decline wards in Leicester. This will continue to involve some and can help to protect phase of the project ended of the volunteers who were For more information, Food with Friendship oral and dental health, in December 2018. involved in the project’s initial please contact and bone and joint phase and new volunteers Yasmin Shaikh on health in later life. Funding to continue and will be recruited to support Lunch will be provided, providing expand the Loneliness the service to expand on 0116 223 7367 • Both malnutrition and Prescription Service has its successes to date. you make it! obesity are prevalent in been secured through a bid The service works with the older population. to the Big Lottery Reaching people who are over 50 years
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This means that and washing, using the as well as sandwiches you decide what the priorities toilet and dressing. or snacks to allow you to are, what you’d like to do We can also help you to maintain a healthy lifestyle. and how the time is spent. manage your medication, from a gentle reminder through to full support and we can support you to apply Companionship Gardening Our Home Care creams or eye drops if you As we get older, we If there are parts of your department offers a are no longer able to do it. experience life changing garden that you are variety of different events that can affect struggling to manage services to support our confidence and then help is available. Our you but if you require opportunities to socialise. gardening service can do any advice then Our team can provide as much or as little as you please give us companionship when you need. We provide help with need it most. 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Welfare Benefits • Housing • Social Care • Your Rights • Residential & Nursing Care • Money Matters • Leisure Market Bosworth Did You KNOW Age UK Leicester Shire & is funded by the Leicester Rutland is now holding a Shire Grants Programme. State Pension Care Quality Commission free, weekly information and A trained adviser is available Information AGE UK Men and women’s State Survey and launch of advice session in Market to answer enquiries about Pension age has now ‘Declare your care’ Bosworth. The new service benefits, care services, & campaign in England is encouraging people equalised at 65. Both will now aims to provide older housing options, support A recent Care Quality start to increase at the same people, their carers, friends for carers and other Advice Commission (CQC) survey time, with the first increase and family members with support services that are shows over half of people s you will see this page on 6 March 2019 when it to claim Pension Credit with concerns about their own information on the range of available for older people. includes details about will be 65 and 3 months. It health or social care or that of support services available changes to Pension will continue to rise by one A loved ones, did not raise them to help them maintain their The Information and Credit and this is just one of the month every two months at the time, and now regret independence or caring role. Advice Sessions are held many benefits we can provide and Housing Benefit thereafter – 6 May 2019 and this. Reluctance to raise on Tuesdays 10.00am advice and information on, so on. The qualifying ages concerns is well known and The initiative itself is the to 4.00pm at the Market whether it is for yourself or a for Personal Independence ge UK is calling Anthony Donovan, Executive this survey, asking people to result of close partnership Bosworth Parish Hall, family member or friend. Our Payment (PIP) and Attendance on all pensioners Director, Age UK Leicester think about the care received working with Market Bosworth Park Street, Market team of advisers is available to Allowance are now linked living on a low Shire & Rutland said: in the last five years, reiterates Community Interest Company Bosworth. For further provide up to date information to State Pension age and income with “It’s not at all unusual for one this. The most common reasons Limited (CIC) and Market details please contact 0116 about entitlement, eligibility so will rise in line with this. a partner of partner to be older than the given were not wanting to be Bosworth Parish Council and 299 2278 (11.am – 4pm). criteria and benefit rates. In Many people are unaware working age, to urgently other so many older couples seen as a ‘troublemaker’ (33%), some cases, they are also A that they will receive their State check their eligibility in Leicester, Leicestershire not knowing how to complain able to provide assistance Pension later than they think. for Pension Credit and and Rutland on low incomes (20%) or who to raise a with the completion of forms, New research by YouGov for concern with (33%) and worrying either through appointments Housing Benefit and put could be affected by this policy Age UK warns that 24% of that their concern would not be in one of our centres or in a claim before the rules change, even though many of people aged between 50 and taken seriously (28%). Perhaps possibly home visits. We are change on 15th May 2019. them may not know it yet.” 64 years – nearly 3 million more disturbingly, over a third supported in our work by a people – do not know what of people (37%) felt that nothing team of highly dedicated and The change will see the That’s why we’re urging their State Pension age is. would change if they did. invaluable volunteers who right to claim Pension any pensioner, who thinks A ban on cold calling The main reasons given for work unstintingly throughout Credit and Housing Benefit there is even the slightest regarding pensions came into raising, or wanting to raise Leicester, Leicestershire – important tools in the chance that they could be effect on 9 January 2019. The a concern, were delays to a and Rutland. Currently we fight against pensioner entitled to Pension Credit and/ ban applies, except where service or appointment, lack are looking to recruit more poverty – withdrawn from or Housing Benefit to put in the caller is authorised by of information, poor patient for Everyone volunteers to join our busy team future claimants, who a claim now, rather than wait the FCA, or is the trustee or care, and concerns about and we would love to hear from happen to have a partner until May – it could give them manager of an occupational poor communication between you if you are interested in this who has not yet reached as much as £7,000 more to or personal pension scheme, health and social care services. fulfilling and much needed role. their own pensionable age. spend every year until the and the recipient of the call The new CQC’s “Declare On these pages you The Charity is warning that younger partner becomes a consents to calls, or has an your care campaign” aims will see that we have also couples could miss out by pensioner. existing relationship with the to encourage people to raise included details of some of as much as £7,000 a year. caller. Some other types of concerns and complain to the the issues facing older people cold calls, including those service provider and to share living locally such as State Although in theory this involving mortgages, are We are urging any older information and experiences Fiddler on the Roof | Photo: Pamela Raith Pension, care, cold calling change will not impact on already banned. Cold-calling person, who is worried (good and bad) with the CQC, and scams. These are just a existing claimants, Age UK has been used by fraudsters about money or thinks they which can inform their regular Curve is proud to offer a small sample of the issues we trying to steal life savings or programme of accessible is warning that if a so- inspections. If a pattern of deal with on a daily basis. may be entitled to claim persuade people to invest performances throughout called ‘mixed-age couple’ poor care emerges that raises If you are worried about Pension Credit or other in high-risk schemes. the year, including: temporarily loses their significant concerns, the CQC Relaxed Performances, anything or would just like some pensioner benefits, to get in If someone calls out of the eligibility for these benefits touch with our Information has the power to look into Dementia Friendly,Touch information, please give our free blue about a pension, the , , because of a change in it and take action against a Tours Captioned Audio and confidential Information & Advice Helpline on call is illegal and likely to be Described and Signed. their personal or financial provider, where necessary. & Advice Helpline a call on 0116 299 2278 11.00-4.00pm a fraudster. A person should circumstances, from May You can share experiences 0116 2992278 from 11 a.m. (Mon-Fri) as soon as possible end the call immediately To find out more about our Access Performances or other services we they will be unable to with the CQC by going to their to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. and before 15th May so and alert the Information offer, contact us [email protected] or 0116 242 3595 regain it and will have to website www.cqc.org.uk/sye Best wishes we can help them through Commissioner’s Office claim Universal Credit. or by calling 03000 61 61 61. the claiming process. (ICO) on 0303 123 1113
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12 | SPRING 2019 www.ageukleics.org.uk supporting older people for over 50 years SPRING 2019 | 13 Your local independent charity with a national name Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Tackling Loneliness & Isolation Support in the Community Rutland Macmillan Volunteer Befriending Project Community Resource Centres Support for anyone over the age of 18 who A community focal point offering a range of services and activities has been affected by cancer. such as classes and social activities, restaurant, information and Contact: 01572 823 942 / 07711 325 517 advice surgeries, computer suite, hairdressing. Services and Projects Clarence House We have a wide range of services and projects which provide support to help you get the most Men in Sheds & Women in Sheds 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ 0116 299 2233 out of later life and cope with any obstacles that life throws in your path. Whether you need A place to pursue practical interests with a high degree of Gloucester House autonomy. Members share tools and resources to work on 3 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray LE13 1JE 01664 410253 help to continue living independently at home, are a carer in need of respite or simply want projects of their own choosing, at their own pace and in a safe, Earl Shilton Centre to take advantage of opportunities to keep fit and active, take a look at what we have to offer. friendly and inclusive venue. Kings Walk, Earl Shilton LE9 7NL 01455 847666 You can call us for more information or visit our website at www.ageukleics.org.uk. Loughborough Shed: Digital Champions 01509 211 603 Open: Mon, Wed & Thurs 09:00 – 13:00 Helping older people to get online confidently and safely to Information & Advice Support for Carers Rutland Shed: benefit from the advantages of digital technology that most of 07540 413 805 Open: Wed 11:00 – 16:00, Fri 10:00 – 12:00 us take for granted. Advice Line Respite Care Contact: 0116 223 7371 Open: Tues - Thurs 09:00 - 16:30 Free, independent and confidential information and advice Time for yourself to recharge your batteries or manage other Lunch Clubs for people over 50, including practical help, suggesting ways aspects of your life. Our staff can provide the same attentive, A chance to socialise and enjoy a hot meal with friends on a Macmillan Cancer Support Service to solve difficulties and giving you the details of others who thoughtful and compassionate care that you would provide weekly or monthly basis. Support to older people who have been affected by cancer may be able to help. yourself. Most dietary requirements and cultural preferences catered for. and their carers. Contact: 0116 299 2278 Open: Mon - Fri 11:00 - 16:00 Contact: 0116 299 2266 Open: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30 Contact: 0116 222 0572 Open: Mon to Fri 08:30 – 17:00 Contact: 0116 223 7370 / 0116 204 6440 Open: Mon – Thurs 08:30 - 16:30; Fri 09:30- 14:30 Leicester Royal Infirmary Information Centre Carers Support Services (Leicester City) The Information Centre, located on the Ground Floor in the Drop in groups, carers wellbeing breaks, information and Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland Last Orders Windsor Building near the Discharge Lounge, helps hospital advice, peer support and training to informal carers who are: join the digital platform Promoting responsible drinking and giving people over the patients, their families and carers to access free information, age of 50 easier access to various support services in relation advice and support. Asian carers over 60 years of age The Charity now has social media accounts on Facebook, to substance use. If you are concerned about your own or Contact: 0116 204 7846 Open: Mon - Fri 10:00 - 16:00 Contact: Pratibha 0116 222 0538 / 07711 325 510 Twitter and Instagram. We would like to encourage everyone another person’s substance intake please contact Hollie. Open: Mon - Thurs 09:00 - 16:00 to connect with us and like, follow, share and comment Contact: 0116 223 7366 / 07738 820 978 to spread the news about our services and products. Open: Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:00 Over 18 who care for someone with a mental health need, from all communities Don’t forget to get your friends and family to join us too! Helping You Live Independently Contact: Phillipa 0116 204 6447 / 07875 059 625 Joining Forces A tailor made service which provides the support you would Open: Mon, Wed to Fri 09:00 - 17:00 Day Care Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland like for veterans born before 1950, their families or people Companionship and support for older people with a wide range Over 18 who care for someone with a mental who care for Veterans. of abilities and disabilities, including physical frailty, mental health need, from Asian communities Contact: 0116 261 4605 / 0116 261 4606 health issues and dementia. Free taster sessions are available. Contact: Ray 0116 204 6449 / 07715 960 175 @ageukleics Open: Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30 Contact: 0116 222 0572 Open: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 Open: Tues & Thurs 09:00 - 17:00 We also offer a Befriending Support to offer companionship email: [email protected] and a listening ear. Daybreak Community Groups ageukleics Contact: 0116 299 2235 Groups meet in the homes of host carers to suit the needs of Rutland Carers Support Group older people living in rural locations. They offer a more intimate For anyone caring for someone with a long-term illness (e.g. setting and within a smaller group. M.S, Dementia, Stroke etc.). Meets monthly in Oakham with a Contact: 0116 222 0572 Open: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00 programme of speakers and activities to cater to all tastes. Activities for those living Helping you Stay Healthy and Well Contact: Amanda 01572 822 171 with early Dementia Home Care Open: Mon, Tues & Thurs 09:00 - 16:00 Activities to support those with early Classes & Activities If you would like to take up a hobby, try a different type of exercise class or learn A wide range of help and care to assist you to maintain your dementia and their carers providing an a new skill - you can do all of this and make new friends at one of the classes independence in the community and to stay living in your opportunity to meet in an understanding own home. Cleaning, laundry, ironing and shopping as well and activities we run in a variety of locations across the City and two counties. environment which enables relaxed as meal preparation, pet care, support with medication, Contact your nearest office to find out what is available: socialising with people who share similar personal care and companionship. Living with Dementia circumstances. For activities in your area Leicester Clarence House Community Centre 0116 299 2233 Contact: 0116 299 2266 Open: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30 Rutland Dementia Support Service please contact: Melton Mowbray Gloucester House Community Centre 01664 410253 Our Dementia Support service in Rutland offers support Hinckley Earl Shilton Earl Shilton Centre 01455 847666 Gardening & Handyperson Service for those living with dementia and their carers and actively Kate Webb 01455 619519 Loughborough Jeanette Silver 01509 260327 Our DBS checked team will help you with what you need, promotes the wellbeing of those living with dementia through Charnwood Coalville Melanie Howell 01530 833000 when you need it. From hand rails to curtain rails, and one to one support and group activities. Jeanette Silver 01509 260327 Hinckley Kate Webb 01455 619519 decorating to home security as well as mowing, hedge Contact: 01572 770324 North West Leics Oakham Yvonne Rawlings 01572 770324 trimming, weeding, pruning and shed painting in the garden. Open: Mon, Wed & Thurs 09:00 - 15:00 Melanie Howell 01530 833000 Uppingham Amanda Bellamy 01572 822171 Contact: 0116 299 2266 Open: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30
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importantly, it provided music and social status legendary live music For some of those them with an identity.” and what they achieved venue which played original Mods Mods from Leicester and still influences aspects host to the likes of Mod interviewed for the Nottingham visited each of contemporary life.” super groups The Who, book and exhibition, Mods of Leicester other’s cities to explore The Action and many the process of sharing the various venues Silver Street was at the more,” said Shaun. “In their thoughts and A new book, an exhibition and a two-week festival about the 1960s Mod and to attend the now heart of the Leicester the nearby Silver Arcade, memories with Shaun scene in Leicester and Nottingham will all take place this year . legendry all-nighters. Mod scene - within The Irish provided the was nothing more than three venues you could latest in fashionable off a pleasant chat over “They all shared find four key factors the peg menswear and a cup of tea.To others a common desire which contributed across the road from the however, it was almost he book, Mods: Two foreword by the film’s events, vinyl records, years without suffering to embrace a new to the essence of Il Rondo was Churchills, a confessional. “These City Connection, story consultant and street food, family fun the combined misery Mod life; music, a bar which provided amazing stories by Leicester author author, Alan Fletcher. and more scooters than of national service or found financial and fashion, sociability the more amphetamine clearly demonstrate Shaun Knapp, The book challenges the set of Quadrophenia austerity and they were parental freedom,” and amphetamines. minded Mod an the demarcation line tellsT the story of how the some of the perceptions during the REVIVE going to make the most “Silver Street boasted opportunity to purchase between Mod fact scenes in both cities were associated with the Festival, which takes of it,” said author, Shaun said Shaun. “They wanted the Il Rondo, the now a wide variety of pills.” and Mod fiction,” connected via exclusive Mods while exploring place in Leicester Knapp. “Mod culture to stand out said Shaun. “Not first-hand eye witness several key themes between 15th – 30th June. provided teenagers above the everyone wore a accounts and unpublished including fashion, music, with a way out from crowd with parka or a suit, took images. The book, which individuality, transport, “The Mods and their the mundane lifestyle regards to amphetamines, fought is published on March drug use, gender counterparts were the that their parents and originality on the beaches at 30th, links into the 40th and race, anti-social first post war generation older siblings had in fashion, Margate and Brighton anniversary of the release behaviour and legacy. to reach their teenage experienced, and most or rode a scooter. of The Who’s cult Mod Nor did they want to. film, Quadrophenia, in An exhibition based on However, many of 1979 and includes a the book, Mods: Shaping them did exactly that. a Generation, will take While some critics place at Leicester’s New may see Quadrophenia Walk Museum and Art as a pastiche of what Gallery, between actually happened, April 13th – June to many the film, 30th. The or aspects of it, exhibition also were spot on, it was celebrates the exactly how the young 40th anniversary people of Leicester of the release of and Nottingham Quadrophenia lived their lives as and will include Mods in the 1960s.” ephemera and original 1960’s For further details clothing as seen relating to the in the film which book, exhibition has been provided and festival, please by designer Roger K visit www. Burton. The exhibition shapingageneration. will contain a selection co.uk of scooters and will re- visit legendary hang-outs visited by the Leicester and Nottingham Mods including The Nite Owl, The Il Rondo and the Dungeon.
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Slows down fast fashion doorstep they are kept in The Benefits of usingThe average customer the area and sold in local transaction value in a charity shops, with all the profit shop is just £4.05. The charity going to charity. This is a a Charity Shop retail sector is not only built on far more environmentally sustainable principles, it also sustainable option. help more people Retailers in Britain are facing challenging times – provides clothing to people at get involved. and that is set to continue . A third of Britain's a price they can afford. This So, what better reason to 1-31 May 2019 retail jobs could vanish by 2025, according provides market competition to shop at your local Age UK Put simply, more and to the British Retail Consortium . “fast fashion” outlets – those Leicester Shire and Rutland more older people are who sell mass produced items store? And, when you’re next he 3rd Age of seeking opportunities espite this and that is always to ensure these imported from all around the passing your local shop, why Creativity Festival to engage with cultural footfall is continuing to items are re-used by selling world – on the high street, and not pick up one of our new Tis taking place this activities and be Ddecline, The Charity them on to local shoppers. gives consumers the option charity donation bags. year from 1st - 31st May. more creative. Research Retail Association’s Quarterly to buy clothes sustainably, For us to continue to provide This is a chance to celebrate is also pointing to the For more information Market Analysis Report Reduces landfill whatever their budget. essential services for older creative older audiences, really positive impact this on creative and fun (October to December By boosting re-use and people across Leicestershire participants, volunteers and engagement has on the Card making, line activities at Age UK 2018) reveals that there recycling, charity retail Upcycling and Rutland we need your artists across England for wellbeing of older people. dancing and modern Leicester Shire & has been growth in the helps to reduce the overall Many charity retailers rescue preloved items such as clothes, the whole month of May. sequence dancing Rutland's Clarence charity retail sector. amount of waste that ends old, broken or discarded items accessories, books, media and Age UK Leicester Shire are just a few of the things House Resource Positive income growth was up in landfill. In 2018, 327,000 of furniture and “upcycle” them homeware to enable us to raise This year's theme is & Rutland has lots of you can sign up for. Centre, please call indicated by 77 per cent tonnes of textiles alone were into new and unique products. vital funds for local services. Intergenerational and opportunities for older of those who replied to the kept out of landfill as a result Promoting re-use and offering celebrates the extraordinary people to get creative To find full festival 0116 2992233 survey, with smaller and of charity retail in the UK. an alternative to a throwaway We would also like to say a range of age-friendly creative on a regular basis, as listings across England or visit our website medium charity retail chains culture helps to promote a big thank you to all our donors and cultural work taking place well as helping them to and for your area, visit www.ageuk.org.uk generally performing better. Saves Landfill Tax sustainable future for us all. who have signed up to the Gift across England and reaches create new friendships www.voluntaryarts. Overall, the charity retail sector Councils in Britain have to pay Aid scheme. This means that out into our community to and have a lot of fun! org/age-of-creativity saw growth in all quarters of £86.20 in Landfill Tax for every Keeps it local for every £1.00 of the donated 2018, which is a remarkable tonne of waste they put into House-to-house bag collections items we sell, the Government performance considering the ground. By reducing this have become a feature of British gives us an extra 25p, or for the ongoing challenges that amount of waste, charity shops life. Some commercial collectors every £10.00 of the donations most charities are facing. saved local authorities around only give a small proportion of we sell, we get an extra £2.50. Other highlights in the £28m in 2018 – money they the money they generate to their report include: can retain to spend on services charity partner. Also, the carbon If you are a UK taxpayer then for local residents instead. footprint generated by shipping why not sign up in your local • Charity shop numbers in these clothes in bulk to overseas shop and help to make your Silver Sippers the sample decreased by 1.8 Reduces CO2 markets is huge. However, when donation go even further. So per cent between December The reduction in landfill also charity shops collect clothes far, your donations have helped 2017 and December 2018 makes a positive difference to on the us claim an extra £900,000 First and Third Wednesday of each month 10:30am - 12:30pm • Charity retail customer the UK’s carbon footprint. In since 2012 in Gift Aid. Silver Sippers is a social group for older lesbian, gay, sales increased by 3.1 per 2017 charity retail helped to cent on a like-for-like basis reduce CO2 emissions in our Again, many thanks to the bisexual and transgender people, who meet in a friendly from October-December 2017 country by around 7m tonnes. people of Leicestershire environment over a cup of tea or coffee and slice of cake • Like-for-like donated and Rutland for goods income increased Reduces bulky waste pick ups supporting our charity. and a chat at The Leicester LGBT Centre. by 3.2 per cent for the sector It costs local authorities time Keep Donating! New members welcome. against October-December and money to collect items of 2017; and made up 85.2 bulky waste, such as furniture Enquiries at [email protected] per cent of sales this quarter and white goods, when their Telephone 0116 254 7412 residents wish to dispose of For this and other services Some environmental them. Charity retail can help to please visit our website benefits of using lighten the load. In one London a charity shop council, when a local resident www.leicesterlgbtcentre.org calls the council to ask them Leicester LGBT Centre, Promotes re-use to take away a piece of bulky 15 Wellington Street, Charity shops provide everyone waste, the helpdesk will advise Leicester, LE1 6HH in the UK with a sustainable them that a local charity shop and ethical option when they will collect the items for free wish to dispose of unwanted instead. This further helps clothes, books, furniture and to reduce landfill in the area the CENTRE other household items. A as well as giving the shop charity shop’s first choice much appreciated stock. LESBIAN GAY BI & TRANS source: https://www.charityretail.org.uk/quarterly-market-analysis-reportoctober-december-2018-glowing-end-to-a-challenging-year ) https://www.charityretail.org.uk/quarterly-market-analysis-reportoctober-december-2018-glowing-end-to-a-challenging-year source:
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Monday 13th May 2 pm – 5 pm, Barrow upon 9 am – 4 pm, Earl Shilton Soar Community Library, 33 Senior Citizens' Centre, North Street, Barrow, LE12 8PZ AGE UK GLOUCESTER Digital Champion Runs every Monday. Not a Kings Walk, LE9 7NL. Runs Caring every Monday, except Bank drop-in session, please book HOUSE LUNCH CLUB Sessions Holidays. Drop-in session in advance on 01509 416356 For your information, the dates for the remainder Thursday 23rd May 2 pm – 5 pm, Barrow upon for Carers of 2019 for the Lunch Club are as follows: Soar Community Library, 33 10 am – 12 noon, PA Housing, Dover House, 50 Dover North Street, Barrow, LE12 8PZ 9th May 13th June 11th July Runs every Monday. Not a Street, Leicester, LE1 6PP 8th Aug 12th September 10th October drop-in session, please book For residents of the Leicester 14th November 12th Dec in advance on 01509 416356 accommodation only Do you look after someone with a Mental 10 am - 1 pm, Clarence 10 am – 12 noon, Barrow Health need and live in the city of Leicester? House, Leicester City Parish Council Offices, A warm welcome awaits you at our Carers café 12 High Street, Barrow Centre, 46 Humberstone Gate, & drop-in sessions, where you can meet with LE1 3PJ. Every second Monday upon Soar, LE12 8PY. of the month. Drop-in session Drop-in session other carers and also on offer is information, advice & guidance from a support worker . Thursday 16th May Monday 27th May 9 am – 4 pm, Earl Shilton Wednesday 1st May 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm, Tesco 10 am - 12 noon, Oakham Senior Citizens' Centre, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm, Market Loughborough Community Library, Catmose Street, Kings Walk, LE9 7NL. Runs MOST TUESDAY’S All are held at: Harborough Library, Rooms, LE11 2EX. Every Oakham, LE15 6HW. Every every Monday, except Bank WEATHER PERMITTING Clarence House Resource The Symington Building, first & third Monday, except Thursday. Drop-in session, Holidays. Drop-in session **PLEASE CONTACT Centre, Age UK Leicester Adam and Eve St, LE16 7LT. Bank Holidays. Drop-in please contact Yvonne First Wednesday of every session. Please contact Rawlings on 01572 770324 US TO CONFIRM** shire and Rutland, 2 pm – 5 pm, Barrow upon month not a drop-in session, Jeanette Silver Jeanette. Humberstone Gate Soar Community Library, please call 0116 223 7363 [email protected] 10 am – 12 noon Carer wellbeing session Leicester LE1 3PJ 33 North Street, Barrow, LE12 to book in advance Great Glen Community at 'Community Gardening 2 pm – 5 pm, Barrow upon Library, Ruperts Way, Great 8PZ. Runs every Monday. Not for Carers` Free of Charge Older Asian Carers drop- a drop-in session, please book Thursday 2nd May Soar Community Library, 33 Glen, Leicester, LE8 9GR. New Parks Allotments in support group in advance on 01509 416356 10 am – 12 noon, Oakham North Street, Barrow, LE12 8PZ Every third Thursday of White House 12-30pm-14:30pm Library, Catmose Street, Runs every Monday. not a the month. Not a drop-in Allotments Thursday 2nd, 9th, 16th, Oakham, LE15 6HW. drop-in session, please book session, please call 0116 223 Thursday 30th May Bonney Road 23rd & 30th May 2019 9.30 am – 11 am, PA Every Thursday. Drop-in in advance on 01509 416356 7371 to book in advance New Parks Belgrave Community Centre Housing, Caribbean Court, session, please contact Yvonne LE3 9BY Rothley Street 31-37 Lincoln Street, Leicester, Rawlings on 01572 770324 Wednesday 8th May 9.30 am – 11 am, Bishop Leicester LE4 6LF LE2 0JU. For residents of 10 am – 12 noon, John Lewis Beveridge Club, 38 South Meet 13.00pm -15.00pm the accommodation only 10 am – 12 noon, Rothley restaurant, 2 Bath House Street, Barrow upon Soar, **BUS NO. 162, ALIGHT Please contact Pratibha Community Library, Lane, Highcross, Leicester, LE12 8LZ. Drop-in session AT STENSON RD** Pankhania 0771132 9.30 am – 11 am, Bishop Mountsorrel Lane, LE7 7PS LE1 4SA. Once monthly on a ONLY NEED BUS FARE 5510 for more details Beveridge Club, 38 South This runs every first Thursday Wednesday. Drop-in session Monday 20th May Please contact Pratibha 10 am – 12 noon, Castle Street, Barrow upon Soar, of the month, not a drop-in Pankhania 0771132 Asian Carers supporting Donington, St Edward’s LE12 8LZ. Drop-in session session, please call 0116 223 Thursday 9th May 5510 for more details people with mental health Church Hall, St Anne’s Lane, 7371 to book in advance 10 am – 12 noon, Oakham issues - Drop-in support group DE74 2JH. Drop-in session Please be aware that Library, Catmose Street, Carers only, café Tuesdays 13.00 - 16.00 at Oakham, LE15 6HW. Every session dates and times 9.30 am – 11 am, Bishop & drop-in sessions St Mathews Neighbourhood Thursday. Drop-in session, 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm, Tesco may be subject to change Beveridge Club, 38 South Wednesdays 10-12pm Centre, Malabar Road. please contact Yvonne Loughborough Community Street, Barrow upon Soar, Wednesday 1st, 8th Free of charge & LE12 8LZ. Drop-in session Rawlings on 01572 770324 Rooms, LE11 2EX. Every first & third Monday, except Bank 15th & 29th May 2019 refreshments are provided. Wednesday 5th, 12th 10 am – 12 noon, Barrow Holidays. Drop-in session Sumayya Kara, Digital 10 am – 12 noon, PA Housing & 19th June 2019 Thursdays 13.00 - 15.00 at – The Beeches, Cotton Close, Parish Council Offices, Please contact Jeanette Champions Project Manager. West End Neighbourhood Rushey Mead, Leicester, 12 High Street, Barrow upon Silver Jeanette.silver@ Tel: 0116 223 7371 sumayya. Carers café & drop-in Centre, St Andrews Street, off LE4 7SW. For residents of Soar, LE12 8PY. Drop-in session ageukleics.org.uk [email protected] sessions for both carer Hinckley Road. Free of charge the accommodation only 10 am – 12 noon, Agewise, 9 am – 4 pm, Earl Shilton Marie Gamble, Digital & cared for person & refreshments are provided. Monday 6th May Waterside Court, Wharf Senior Citizens' Centre, Champions Project once a month from 2-4pm on the dates below: Ray Gandhi 9 am – 4 pm, Earl Shilton Place (off Derby Road), Kings Walk, LE9 7NL. Runs Administrator. Tel: 0116 Please contact Senior Citizens' Centre, 1 Regent Road, Loughborough, every Monday, except Bank 223 7363 marie.gamble@ Monday 29th April 2019 on 0116 204 6449 Kings Walk, LE9 7NL. Runs LE11 5BP. For residents of Holidays. Drop-in session ageukleics.org.uk Monday 20th May 2019 every Monday, except Bank the accommodation only Holidays. Drop-in session
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What does it cost? sing- a- long which brought the and encourage support staff and their Community e had a wonderful right job, to wanting to take Building on the success of There will be a small house down! The homemade for the Charity. We have Champion, Jo for raising time at our Rutland on renovation work. Over 40 the Shed and in response to contribution towards food was delicious. A huge received mugs, pens and funds to support the Charity. WWomen in Sheds ladies attended on the day local demand, we also offer refreshments and other thank you to Debbie Kenney trolley coins to use as • Trucklink EU for Open Day and were honoured and they can’t wait to get a Women in Sheds project to day-to-day expenses, but from Asda Fosse Park who giveaways and to aid our supporting our Big Bag to welcome the High Sheriff started on their own projects. open up this creative space apart from that all facilities fundraising efforts. As a Challenge and donating 44 of Rutland - Sue to women who would like to are free of charge. We just local charity, donations bags of preloved items giving Jarrom. It’s share tools and resources request your enthusiasm and support from local a real boost to the Charity. fantastic to see in working on projects of and enjoyment. businesses such as this, • Anna & Alan at the Crown so many women their own choosing, at their are key to helping us Inn, Sproxton for organising wanting to be own pace and in a safe, Whichever activities are continue our services a pub quiz for Age UK involved with the friendly and inclusive venue. pursued, the essence of a to the community. Leicester Shire & Rutland, project. We had Our Shed is a place for skill Shed is not the building, but with all the proceeds many requests sharing and informal learning, the network of relationships going to Gloucester House ranging from of individual pursuits and between the members. to support services in needing help to community projects, of the Melton Mowbray area. be able to use the purpose, achievement Shed opening times: Oadby Bookshop letter was written and sent • MRC Toxicology Unit, right tool for the and social interaction. It’s Tuesday - 9:30am to 1:30pm in 1962 from his Oxford Leicester for supporting a venue for women to get How to find the Shed: Surprise address “The Kilns” and Age UK Leicester Shire & stuck into hobbies old We are at Unit 9, Oaks A letter written by C S Lewis, was sent the year before he Rutland’s Big Bag Challenge. and new, get creative and Industrial Estate, Festival author of the Narnia series passed away. In the letter • Morrisons, especially make new friendships. Drive, Loughborough. LE11 of books, was found inside a he also thanks the lady Scott the Manager at Ceramics Classes 5XN. The Shed is a short book by Age UK for her kind words Loughborough, who donated at our Loughborough ‘Shed’ What can you do? walk from Derby Road A6 Leicester Shire & regarding his some vouchers to the Suggested projects include which is on bus routes Rutland volunteer, “Narnia Series” Charity. Come along to our new ceramics evening classes activities as varied as: 5,11 and 12 from the Town Ann Fox. The letter and this • Lowe Electrical, whose with tutor Richard Dowling. • Woodworking (e.g. Centre. From the Belton was originally reference alone staff hold fundraising events Places are available for beginners and more carpentry, joinery, Road, turn into Belton Road sent to a lady in made the letter each month for different experienced potters aged 18+. Joining Forces turning, carving, whittling, West Extension. Take a Australia but found more valuable. charities and we were the Tools will be provided and work fired on site. marquetry, furniture right into Jubilee Drive and its way back the It raised Medals Award lucky recipients for February. renovation, picture frames, then left into Festival Drive. to the UK and to a very welcome At the Joining Forces Many a cake was baked Where Age UK’s Loughborough Shed Unit 9, Oaks Industrial Estate garden furniture, bird boxes, Turn left and go through the our Oadby Book contribution Loughborough Veterans and enjoyed in their Festival Drive, Loughborough Xmas/Easter ornaments) gates. Unit 9 is in the corner. Shop as part of towards the Coffee Morning in Valentines Day Cake LE11 5XN • Electronics Limited parking is available. an anonymous Charity’s funds of February, D-Day Sale & Raffle. • Bike repair donation. The £1,600 at auction. Veteran Arthur had great • Tesco “Bags of Help” in When Friday evenings from 8pm - 10pm commencing 19th October 2018 • Arts/crafts (painting, pleasure presenting Oakham who awarded calligraphy, pottery) Sylvia with her medals funding to the Rutland Men in
Cost £108 for 12 week course, payable in • Gardening For more information for the highly trained Sheds Project for equipment. advance (plus materials charges for • Upholstery please contact us: photographs and sharing work she did regarding • EverythingBranded completed work) • Music (singing/ Martin Gladders, Men Out & about with special memories. intercepting hostile for a donation of For more information or to book your place playing instruments) in Sheds Co-ordinator radio communications promotional branded please contact us on: Home Care • Sports/leisure - pool, – Telephone: from Europe and products to help T: 01509 211 603 skittles, carpet bowls, One of our Home Care Japan during WW2. us raise awareness E: [email protected] 01509 211 603 darts, dominoes, cards staff, Karen Stevenson, of our work and encourage W: www.ageukleics.org.uk or Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland @ageukleics • Model trains, boats, has been out and support for the Charity. planes, cars etc. 07738 820 988 about having great fun • Nationawide Building • IT/communication - or via email with her service users Society and their customers computers, languages martin.gladders@ recently. Outings have in Birstall for donating ageukleics.org.uk included going for walks, lots of gifts to our Making But there must be more afternoon tea, visit to a Christmas Special - make a suggestion farm park, looking at old Campaign last year.
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