50 Plus Magazine November 2015

Issue 10: Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

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A LOCAL MAGAZINE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE OVER 50’s Free membership . Activities . Sound Advice . Coach trips

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Chairman’s Message from the Board The cost of energy has been a thorn in the side of most of us for some time now.

The NEA (National Energy Action) has been trying to help find the best solution for everyone. To this end it has funded around 300 training sessions in all of the regions in the country. It is aiming to help us all to learn how to get the best value for money in our energy usage. It is working with many organisations to try and reduce fuel poverty and provide both help and advice for those needing it.

The network has been working with the East Midlands Later Life Forum to organise a session here. We are hoping to hold it in November or early December. It will be held in the centre of Northampton to allow easy access by public transport. Unfortunately we have not yet had confirmation. If it goes ahead, it will be posted as an event on our website, where you will be able to reserve a place.

The session will be aimed at helping older people to find the best options for themselves and how and when to switch provider. The pressure on companies to keep prices as low as practical continues.

Nottingham City Council have set up an energy supply company which is non profit making. It supplies both gas and electricity and offers a service to anyone who wants to join. It also offers a free phone switching service.

As always it is wise to ensure that any switch you make is right for you and offers the best deals.

It is a sad truth, that this magazine is no longer edited by Tony Allen. Due to pressures in other involvements, he has resigned as vice chairman.Tony designed and created this magazine single handed. He did an excellent job! I can only offer the heartfelt thanks of the board for all his help in transforming this network from a council funded group to a self funded organisation which is meeting its expenses and beginning to find some funds to help the more needy members.

We have also lost our secretary, Susan Hills who quietly and thoroughly did an excellent job for the Network. I offer her sincere thanks and best wishes from the Board.

As you will realise we are in the same state of many organisations who rely on volunteers. We need more volunteers to help us to do what we want to do - i.e improve the lives of our members.

Ray Hutchins - Chairman

Northants 50+ Network c/o St Giles Parish Office, St Giles Terrace, Northampton NN1 2BN (Please Note: The above address is a mailing address only)

Website: www.northantsfiftyplus.co.uk Email: northants_fifty_plus@hotmail.co.uk Vice Chairman/Events Secretary: Sandra Frampton. Tel: 01604 718098 Email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk Secretary: Position Vacant Editor: Bev Haynes. Tel: 01604 633714 Email: northants50plus@gmail.com

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Residential Home for Older People Short & Long Stay 290 Harborough Rd Kingsthorpe Northampton NN2 8LR Situated in a popular village of Kingsthorpe close to local amenities, this purpose built complex is equipped to the highest standards, with tastefully decorated rooms all of which have en-suite facilities. Our friendly, qualified staff provides 24 hour care and all meals are freshly prepared on the premises from locally sourced produce. Other services available include Hairdressing, Chiropody, Optician, Aromatherapy, Outings & Activity programmes.

Almshouses - One bedroom bungalows St Giles Charity owns a small development of one bedroom bungalows in a quiet cul de sac adjacent to Nicholas Rothwell House.

As almshouses, the bungalows are occupied under licence and residents pay a maintenance charge. There is no warden for the bungalows but they are linked into Northampton Borough Councils emergency call care system. Residents need to be relatively independent and take responsibility for arranging any necessary support, e.g. relatives, healthcare profession etc. The keeping of pets is at the discretion of the trustees, and residents must obtain prior approval.

The Trustees of the Charity are responsible for the maintenance and external decoration of the bungalows, which are fully fitted with wet rooms and kitchen appliances, but no furniture. For more information on short and long stay accommodation:

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What’s on in East Northants

Nene Valley Community Action VOLUNTEER BEFRIENDERS NEEDED! Nene Valley Community Action (NVCA) is appealing for volunteers to help them with their “Befriending Service”.

Supported by Northamptonshire Community Foundation, NVCA are looking for people to visit elderly and frail adults in their own homes within East Northamptonshire and Wellingborough. These people may be isolated from the community and volunteers would need to be reliable, have a sympathetic ear, a caring nature and be able to maintain client confidentiality. The minimum commitment would be approximately 2 hours per week. NVCA would provide initial training for the volunteer, ongoing back up and travel expenses.

Anyone who is interested in supporting this much needed programme should contact NVCA to arrange a one to one informal chat about the opportunity.

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Ringstead Cinema Ringstead Village Social Club, High Street, NN14 4DA Disabled access available from rear carpark. Doors open at 7.30pm, film starts 7.45pm. Bar available - Tickets £4 - Contact 01933 460373 for details.

Now in its fifth year, Ringstead Cinema continues to be popular and in May 2015 celebrated having had 1000 people attend its film shows. The new programme is: Friday 20th November The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PG The sequel to The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. The original cast is joined by Richard Gere.

Friday 11th December The One Hundred Foot Journey PG A comedy drama starring Helen Mirren as the owner of a Michelin star restaurant faced with the arrival of an Indian restaurant across the road.

Friday 8 January 2016 Gone Girl 18 A superb, gripping, psychological thriller starring Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. When a man’s wife disappears he is suspected of her murder and battles to prove his innocence. As events unfold there is a chilling twist to the story.

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What’s on in Corby

Walking Football in Corby Every Tuesday Morning 11.30 – 12.30pm.

First session is FREE then £2 per session.

Meet at West Glebe Pavilion, 3G Artificial Turf Pitch, Corby NN17 1SZ Walking Football is a walking pace version of football for men and NEW! women of all ages.There is no running!

The session is outdoors so please wear suitable footwear and Sports clothing.

For further information contact Adam Smith on 01536 464047 or email: sportsdevelopment@corby.gov.uk

What’s on in Northampton

Northampton Adult Social Organisation In St Michaels Road, Northampton, there is a meeting hall with a blue sign and the mysterious letters ‘NASO’ you may have noticed it while passing.

So what is this place and what goes on there? Well, the members of NASO are a friendly bunch of people who enjoy meeting up for a diverse range of activities.

Each Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening we meet for social get-togethers with tea & biscuits, and to discuss issues of the day or listen to a visiting speaker.

These groups cover a whole range of interesting and sometimes amusing topics.

Also, a Table Tennis group meets one evening a week and there are two Art Groups, meeting on Tuesday afternoons & Thursday mornings. Each year we have a Christmas party, theatre visits and a very enjoyable day trip in the early summer.

Adults of any age are always very welcome, all you need is a bit of enthusiasm.

For more information & full weekly details please ring us on 01604 858252 or visit our website: www.naso.btck.co.uk. Just for additional information, some November Tuesday & Wednesday subjects are: Tues Nov 10th - Festivals & Food with Angela Cooksley Tues Nov 24th - Members Music Choices Wed Nov 11th - Alfred Russell Walace with Peter Liebscher Wed Nov 25th - World Vision (Armenia) with Hillary Spurrier NASO as a group are members of 50+Network.

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We are Currently Recruiting in this Area Caregivers required to assist our clients to have fun and improve their quality of life.

Must be friendly, cheerful and dependable.

Flexible and part-time hours available.

Good rates of pay and full training provided.

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What’s on in Northampton

Health Walks

Walking is one of the best, safest and cheapest forms of exercise. It also gives you a great opportunity to get out and explore your local countryside and community.

Northampton Leisure Trust run a number of free weekly Health Walks right across Northampton offering everyone the chance to be a little more active. Each walking group is friendly and welcoming, often stopping for a cuppa and a chat after the walk. Lasting between 10 minutes and 1 hour, the walks vary in distance and are suitable for all. To view the full timetable please visit http://www.trilogyleisure. co.uk/sport-play-development/health-walks or call 01604 837774.

Health Walk Leader Training

All of Northampton Leisure Trust’s Health Walks are led by Volunteer Walk Leaders. Our volunteers are friendly, welcoming and give up their time to lead weekly walks. If you are interested in training to become a Health Walk Leader, Northampton Leisure Trust are running a free training course at Duston Sports Centre on Wednesday 27th January 2016 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. For more information or to book please call 01604 837774

Physical Activity Survey

Northampton Leisure Trust are seeking views on the current provision of sport and physical activity across Northampton, for adults over 50 years of age. Alongside local partners the Trust is looking to inspire and encourage people to have health and active lifestyles. We would be grateful if you could complete the short survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/50plusactivitysurvey

Girls just wanna have Fun

Northampton Leisure Trust have recently been successful in achieving funding to run sport and activities for women in Northampton. There will be a variety of activities including aqua fit, Zumba and fitness trails. The sessions will be 8 weeks long and aimed at ladies of all ages, encouraging them to be more active and into fun, sociable sessions.

Activities will cost £3 per session or £15 for 8 sessions, best of all the first session is free. For more information contact Johnny Yates on johnnyyates@ northamptonleisuretrust.org.uk or 07824 461862. Visit the website for more details. http://www.trilogyleisure.co.uk

Pensioners Voice

2nd Monday of the month at Abington Community Centre, off Briton Road, or Birchfield Road East. A variety of speakers on subjects of interest to older people and a social programme. Speak to MPs and others about our concerns to try and make a difference to the lives of older people. For further information telephone: Hazel Tuttle 01604 315619 or come to one of the meetings.

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Courses at Abington Bowling Club PILATES - Pay as you go £5.00 per session Wednesdays 1.50 – 2.50 p.m and Fridays 11.15 – 12.15 p.m. Just turn up!

MEDITATION - 3rd November and 1st December.

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WATERCOLOUR FOR BEGINNERS - 10th November and 8th December 7.15 – 9.15 p.m. £10.00 per session. Just turn up!

Ideal Courses for Grandparents BASIC FIRST AID TECHNIQUES - 18 November 2015 6.30 – 8.00 p.m. £12.50 FIRST AID AT WORK: LEVEL 3 - Starting 3 November 2015 9 – 4.30 p.m. x 3 sessions £137.30

Get Active the Nordic Way – Beginners Nordic Walking Courses in Northampton

Nordic Walking is an enhancement of walking - by using specially designed walking poles and a technique that ensures they are planted behind the body as a means of propulsion, Nordic Walking provides a gentle but effective way to work the whole body. Nordic Walking is a popular fitness activity which is on the increase across Northamptonshire. It is a very sociable and enjoyable way to get fitter and a great way to explore the outdoors.

The Benefits of Nordic Walking means that the upper body and leg muscles are used more efficiently to burn more calories, loose weight, improve muscle tone, increase energy levels, reduce pressure on knees and joins and, of course, it is enjoyable and sociable, particularly if you walk with a group.

Nordic Walking is ideal for... n Those who have arthritis or other mobility conditions that prevents them from walking without support. n Those with medical conditions that would like to take part in some physical activity. n Anyone who would like to try a new activity in a sociable and friendly environment.

Nordic Walking Beginner Courses Northamptonshire Sport offer free taster sessions and run beginner courses which are delivered by qualified Nordic Walking UK Instructors. Once you’ve learnt the technique you will be able to include it into your everyday life and walk alone, with friends and family or with your local Nordic Walking group.

For more information about upcoming taster sessions and beginners courses, visit their website: http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/nordic-walking or Telephone: 01604 366752 Email: SaHarvey@northamptonshire.gov.uk

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What’s on in Northampton

50+ Rock n Roll Tea Dance

at the Picturedrome, Kettering Road, Northampton FREE TASTER SESSION Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm, Car park available A very enjoyable and popular weekly event.

There is now an annual membership fee of £3.00.

However, if you wish to go along for a taster session to see what it is like you will be allowed free entry for three consecutive weeks. No dance on 12th & 19th November.

Far Cotton Go Getters Club Delapre Community Centre, Alton Street, Far Cotton, NN4 8EN Meet every Thursday 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Keep fit for an hour, socialise, then listen to our guest speakers. £5.00 yearly membership fee and £3.00 each week. If you would like lunch afterwards, a superb lunch is on offer for £4.00. For more information telephone 01604 469785.

‘50+ Exercise to Music’ with Nancy Morse

at Eden Close Community Room, Boothville.

Weekly on Fridays 10.30am -12.15. One hours exercise between 10.45-11.45 am. Then tea and a chat. We have a great time and the tutor is delightful. Ring Sandra to check availability 01604 718098 or email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

Monthly Sunday Stroll A leisurely stroll every 2nd Sunday in the month.

PLEASE NOTE: Revised time 10.30am. We meet in Morrison’s foyer (near notice board) Kettering Road, at 10.30 am. for a stroll to a local park for morning coffee. Return to Morrisons for lunch in Morrisons Café around 12 noon. If you would like to join us for lunch you are welcome to do so. For more information ring Barbara Hughes on 01604 452566. A warm welcome guaranteed.

There is also a health walk each Tuesday at 10.30am, leaving from Morrison’s Foyer for approx 1 hours walk, usually Bradlaugh Fields and sometimes Eastfield Park or Abington Park for a change. Refreshments in Morrison’s Cafe.

For more information contact: Barbara Hughes - Telephone: 01604 452566.

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What’s on in Northampton

Kingsley 50+ Group at Heathers Café 86 Kingsley Park Terrace (Next to County Florists) in Kettering Road.

This is a very enjoyable and popular event! We meet on the last Friday of every month between 2pm - 4pm (ish).

Meetings are held at Heathers Café on the last Friday of the month for a chat, tea and maybe some of Heathers delicious cakes.

All welcome. It is Northampton Activity co-ordinator’s home territory (and the Chairman’s too) so find out about the Network. Get involved and enjoy yourself.

All offers of help to set up other activities welcome.

Manna Langar (Food from Heaven) Community Meal FREE HOT MEAL FOR ALL Preparation ensures no conflict with special dietary requirements such as Halal First Friday of the month at Brookside Hall, Billing Brook Road promoted and financed by the Choudary family to help and encourage different cultures to come together with respect and understanding, For more info ring Ifty Choudary 07887 751135 or Hazel Johnston 07540 669753

Alyth’s Pledge to go over the Edge!

In spite of suffering with arthritis, Alyth, a 65 year old member, bravely took up the challenge to abseil down the Northampton Lift Tower to raise some much needed funds for EVE, a local charity. EVE provides refuge for woman and children who are in abusive relationships. Domestic abuse is still an issue in the 21st century, with one case of domestic abuse reported every minute and one woman killed every three days by a current or former partner in the UK. At 418 feet high, the Northampton Lift Tower, now known as the National Abseil Centre, is the tallest permanent abseil tower in the world.

Alyth said “The worst part was standing on the very edge at the top and being told to lean backwards”. However, she did enjoy having a bird’s eye view of the town and surrounding area on the way down. She’s also featured on our front cover!

Thanks to her many generous supporters, she managed to raise a total of £1,326 for the charity. Well done Alyth!

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Coach Trips - Northampton

Coach Trips

Last coach trip of the year is Nottingham. Many thanks for the bookings for 2015. Options being looked at for next year include: Banbury, Bath, Mablethorpe, Bridgenorth, Shrewsbury, Lincoln, Newmarket, BBC Tour London, Crich Tramway Museum in Malvern and Anglesey Abbey.

They will be posted on the website from 1st of January 2016, otherwise send a stamped, self addressed A5 envelope to the St Giles Parish office to have a copy posted. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and good wishes for the New Year.

We look forward to you joining us at an event soon.

SAT 5th DECEMBER - NOTTINGHAM - £14.00 Nottingham is a compact city with a lot to offer. ‘Galleries of Justice’ Museum, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves, The Robin Hood experience, shops and much more. Come and explore. There is even a Christmas wonderland. City centre drop off point. r Depart: Kettering - Cornmarket - 8.00am r Depart: Northampton Christchurch Road (Abington Park

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Victoria Street ‘coach stop’ 8.40am r Return: Leave Nottingham - 4.30pm SAT 20th FEBRUARY 2016 - B.B.C. LONDON - £26.00 I have booked 25 places for a tour of BBC cost £13.00 +coach £13 Coach seat only £13.00. Please telephone to reserve your place.

Mobile number for use on the day in case of delay etc.

SANDRA ON 07964 532213 Remember you can book and pay online. Otherwise payment as usual. Cheques payable to Northants 50+ Network and sent to Northants 50+ Network, C/O St Giles Parish Office, St. Giles Terrace, Northampton NN1 2BN. (Please note, the above address is a mailing address only and staff at St. Giles are unable to accept cash or answer enquiries.)

Difficulties with Travelling The coach trips are generally more suited to able bodied members. The Network is aware that some members find it impossible to get out under their own steam and would love to be able to have the opportunity of a lunch or afternoon tea out. If you can only manage to get out by being collected from your door and would like to socialise, please let Sandra know so that we can get an idea of numbers and locations and we will TRY to arrange something for you.

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Coach Trips - Northampton

Coach Trip Information Please check availability if not booking on line with SANDRA 01604 718098 Payment would be appreciated at least six weeks before departure date or as soon as possible if the deadline has passed.

When booking these trips please ensure that you carry with you, in your purse or wallet, the name and telephone number of a person to contact in case of emergency. Alternatively enter ICE and contact number in your mobile phone.

Tickets will not be issued to save money. Sometimes departure times will need to be changed so if in doubt please check with organiser a few days before date of trip.

Spencer Dallington Community Café Here at Spencer Dallington Community Centre we want to invite you to our Community Café. We would love to see you and welcome you to the centre on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10am – 1pm.

We are open to everyone regardless of age, ability or ethnicity. Come along and meet other people in the relaxed environment of our centre and enjoy tea, coffee, cake and light snacks. We are at:

THE SPENCER DALLINGTON COMMUNITY CENTRE TINTERN AVENUE, NORTHAMPTON NN5 7BZ For more information please contact: Jenni.Dawkins@deafconnect.org.uk or Carol.spencer@deafconnect.org.uk or call us on 01604 589011 or send a text or sms to 07817 006817.

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Combining classical training and technique with the best-loved Russian ballets, Saint Petersburg Classic Ballet’s performances have an air of magic, complemented by a full orchestra and outstanding male soloists.

Touring a traditional repertoire which features principle dancer Natalia Romanova, the ballets will certainly enchant dance fans. The Nutcracker is a delightfully festive tale, and the perfect introduction to ballet, as Clara is whisked away on a fairytale adventure by her Nutcracker prince. One of the few 19th century romantic ballets to survive intact, Giselle tells of a village girl whose everlasting love saves her beloved from a wretched dance to the death.

Saint Petersburg Ballet Theatre was formed in 1996 by Marina Medvetskaya, who herself is a disciple of Vakhtang Chaboukiana and was the Prima Ballerina of the Tbilisi State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.

Performances begin with Giselle on 11 & 12 January at 7.30pm, and then The Nutcracker from 13 to 16 January, nightly at 7.30pm with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm. Tickets – priced from £16 to £35* – can be booked by calling Box Office on 01604 624811 or online at www.royalandderngate.co.uk. * A charge of £2.50 applies for all transactions over £15. Does not apply to Groups, Friends or Disabled Patrons, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket.

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Northants 50+ Book Club We meet at O’Neill’s bar in the Drapery, Northampton at 10.30a.m. on the second Tuesday each month.

Leader Trish Eames. Tel: 01604 454129 or email trisheames@ntlworld.com Our next few months reading is listed below and should you be interested in joining us then we would love to meet you. Just come along on one of the dates mentioned, or if you have any questions just phone Trish on 01604 454129.

Many of us often stay for lunch – we ARE a sociable crowd!

10th November

A Shepherds Life by James Rebanks

8th December

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12th January

A Dangerous Inheritance by Alison Weir

Do you like to Draw & Paint?

CHRISTCHURCH ART GROUP HAS VACANCIES!!

We meet in the church hall at the rear of Christchurch (on the corner of Wellingborough Road and Christchurch Road) every Thursday morning during school term time between 10 a.m. & 12 noon.

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What about a game of Scrabble?

Our Scrabble group meeting in Kingsthorpe has vacancies for new members. Interested?

Please contact: Trish Eames on 01604 454129 or email: trisheames@ntlworld.com.

Coffee Mornings We meet at the ‘MOON ON THE SQUARE’ (corner of the Market Square) at 10.30 a.m. (If Moon on the Square is closed, we shall meet at O’Neil’s in the Drapery) How about lunch afterwards? Meet on January 4th and February 1st.

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Albert J Ramsbottom. 95 Abington Street. do Sunday lunch - Roast beef or pork £5.50; Lamb £6.50; real value for money. The usual menu is on offer too. Next group lunch at Ramsbottoms 29th November.Thereafter 27th December and 31st January. Please let Sandra know if you are coming so the restuarant can be advised

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Wellingborough Coach Trips St. Ives Market and St Neots - Monday 22nd February. £10.75pp includes tip for driver. r Pickup: 9:15am Castle Way Wellingborough & 9:30am Orbit Rushden. r Departing 16:00pm. Home by 17:30pm.

Melton Mowbray Large Street Market Tuesday 22nd March- £10.50pp includes tip for driver. r Pickup: Rushden Orbit 9:00am & Castle Way Wellingborough 9:15am r Departing Melton Mowbray 15.30pm St Albans - Saturday 23rd April - £11.00pp includes tip for driver. r Pickup Rushden Orbit 9:00am and Castle Way Wellingborough 9:15am r Departing 16:00pm.

Dudley Black Country Museum- Wednesday May 18th - Over 60’s £24.00 inc Entry and Guided Tour. r Pickup Rushden Orbit 8:15am & Castle Way Wellingborough 8:30am r Departing for home 16:30pm Ludlow - Sunday June 5th - £14.00 pp includes tip for driver. r Pickup Rushden Orbit 7:30am and Castle Way Wellingborough 7:45am r Departing 16:30pm.

Sheringham & Wells-next-the sea - Thursday 23rd June - £13.50 pp includes tip for driver. r Pickup Rushden Orbit 7:45am and Castle Way Wellingborough 8:00am r Departing Wells-next-the-sea 16:30pm. Return from Sheringham 16:00pm

Casual Walks with Christine USUALLY FINISH WITH A CUP OF TEA AND A CHAT We will be back in March when it’s a bit warmer. See you then!

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Wellingborough Civic Society Meetings

Wellingborough Museum, Castle Way,Wellingborough at 7.30pm. £1.00 FOR MEMBERS £2.00 FOR NON-MEMBERS. MONTHLY DATES: Thursday, 19 November “Northamptonshire Village Signs” by John Starkey Thursday, 21 January “Wellingborough Now and Then” by Robert Wharton Thursday, 18 February “The Evolution of Wicksteed Park” by Charlotte Wicks.

U3A Country Dance Groups Higham & Rushden group meets fortnightly at Higham Ferrers WMC, off Wharf Road at 2.30pm. Thrapston group meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at St James Church hall 2pm-3.30pm. The contact is George on 01933 622827.

Please note anyone can come along for a taster and if wish to continue should join their local U3A which has many other groups to enjoy.

Help Wanted in Rushden We have a lot of members in Rushden, and no one to organize Coffee Mornings or afternoon teas. It’s only once a month and we will help you. It’s very rewarding work and you get to your meet a lot of people. If you want to help out contact anyone at the Northants Fifty Plus Network.

Wellingborough Victoria Centre Friendship Group The Wellingborough Victoria Centre Friendship Group for over 50’s meets on Wednesdays at 1.45 pm except during school holidays. We have speakers and activities and entry is £1 which includes tea and biscuits. We can also provide lunches at a very reasonable cost. New members are always welcome.

Wellingborough Christmas Lunch Wednesday December 9th CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT THE HIND HOTEL 1:00pm sit down . Contact Sally for menu. 01933 385313 or 07710 292893. Price £16.50pp. £5 Deposit.

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Christmas Market & Craft Fair FINEDON COMMUNITY CENTRE, WELLINGBOROUGH ROAD, FINEDON NN9 5LG Sunday 15th November 2015 between 11am-3pm Our Christmas Market & Craft Fair welcomes everyone to join us for our annual event, a chance to buy your Christmas gifts early, bring the children or grandchildren to see Father Christmas in his Grotto and receive a present, or let them take part in the activities and crafts being done by the Scouts. Admission is £1 adults and FREE for accompanying children. Refreshments and lunches are available all day so come and help us enjoy the day!

With increasing attendances year by year, we look forward to building on our success so if you would like a stall or know of a family member or friend that may be interested, please let me know or get them to make contact with me on 01933 398377 as we still have a few spaces. Stalls are still only £10 (a 6ft gopak table is supplied) plus a raffle prize on the day. Make a note in your diary of the date. www.finedoncc.co.uk Reg. charity no. 291383

HLF Events at Irchester Country Park NOVEMBER 2015 Mondays – Regular Volunteer Day 10am to 3pm. Ring 01933 276866 for details.

NB. The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is open on Sundays.

Saturday 7th – Volunteer Day between 10am to 3pm. Help clear trees from Red Mountain. Come for an hour or two, or stop all day.

Sunday 8th – Have a go at making a simple bird feeder. Come along to the Nature Hut between 12:30 and 2:30. Be prepared to get a bit messy.

DECEMBER 2015 Mondays – Regular Volunteer Day 10am and 3pm. Ring 01933 276866 for details.

Sunday 6th – Join Ian Clarke to discover more about the Jurassic influence on the park.. Meet outside the Rangers Office. Start at 11am, the walk will last about an hour. NB. The Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is open on Sundays.

Saturday 12th – Family Volunteer Day between 10am and 3pm.We need to replace some of our old bird boxes – help to build new bird boxes to put up in the park and find out which birds use the park.

Sunday 13th – Come along as a family and spend half an hour constructing habitat piles in the Education Areas ready for the Winter hibernation. Meet near the Nature Hut between 11 and 12 or 12:30 and 1:30.

For further information on events or volunteering please phone 01933 276866 or find us on Facebook.

If you have time on your hands, are practical and want to make a difference please give volunteering a go.

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Volunteering After they leave their full-time job and ‘retire’, many people choose to volunteer as part of their active retirement. Retirement, in the 21st Century is not an end; it’s a change and the start of a new phase of life in which many people want to use the skills they have built up during their working and personal life to help others.

In 2013, a survey by the Royal Voluntary Service found that two out of five people over the age of 60 volunteer. Most (83%) said they help because they believe volunteering for a charity is important. Half said it helps them have a purpose in life. Northants 50+ currently has vacancies for the following voluntary positions: 4 Minutes Secretary: To take down minutes for the 50+ board meetings, held bimonthly, lasting for 2 hours. No experience necessary.

4 Membership/Website Administrator: This position would suit someone who enjoys using a computer. Training will be given.

4 Area Representatives: To keep the board informed of activities that would be of interest to our members in the following areas: Corby, South Northants, Daventry, Kettering and East Northants.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sandra on 01604 718098 or email events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk.

Monthly Walk - Northampton Would you like to do a walk once a month on a Saturday?

Meet at the bus interchange, take the bus, have a leisurely walk, maybe some refreshment and home before dark. Let Sandra know on 01604 718098 or e-mail: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

Monthly Social Afternoons - Northampton Date to be confirmed 2 - 4pm. Social afternoons with Board games, cards, Trinominos and refreshments. Will be at Eden Close Community room in Boothville, Northampton . . . Interested ? Let Sandra know 01604 718098 or e-mail events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

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Northants Tinnitus Support Group The Northants Tinnitus Support Group meets at 2pm Bi-monthly (every 2 months) on the second Monday of Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct and December at Spencer Dallington Community Centre. The group welcomes people with Tinnitus from all walks of life and of any age. The group is run by Deafconnect and is affiliated to The British Tinnitus Association, both the group organisers have been trained as Tinnitus advisors by the BTA and attend every meeting so there will always be someone on hand to talk to privately if needs be.

The Group offers an opportunity to meet with other people who have Tinnitus and share ideas about how to cope with this debilitating condition. Many of our members have had tinnitus for a number of years and find the group a useful place to talk to other sufferers, share frustrations and gain mutual support. We have a large number of leaflets available from BTA and other supportive material that people can borrow/take away and keep for reference. We also give advice about equipment and seeking support from GP’s and audiology.

We try to have a guest speaker at every meeting on a subject linked to Tinnitus and coping with it, for example we have had David Stockdale from The BTA who came along to talk about the latest research and support available. Also we try to offer new coping skills as Tinnitus is linked to stress and anxiety so we have done yoga, pilates, drawing and created sensory herb gardens during our meetings in 2015. After the speaker/ activity there is a chance to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and a biscuit/healthy snack as well as talking to each other. We are very laid back and welcome any new members and ideas on living with Tinnitus. We also produce a newsletter which we send to our members just before each group as a reminder to come along, this generally includes any new information we have found along with hints and tips for dealing with Tinnitus.This is useful to those who can’t attend meetings but still wish to have some support; we can offer telephone support if this is easier for people to cope with.

You don’t need to be a member to come along to our meetings, all we ask is a donation of £3 to help with the cost of room hire, refreshments and activities. We have one meeting left this year which will be on 14th December at an earlier start time of 1pm and we will be creating something Christmassy alongside our usual small group chats. Our meetings in 2016 will be at 2pm – 4pm on the following dates: 8th February, 11th April, 13th June, 8th August. 10th October & 12th December If you would like to come along to our meeting in December or would like any further information please contact: Kim.wood@deafconnect.org.uk or Jenni.ocallaghan@deafconnect.org.uk.

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It’s Never too Late to get Fit Less than 3% of us take regular exercise over the age of 65. But this is actually when we need it most to make up for the effects of slowing metabolism and declining muscle density.

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Start with a plan: your body requires a bit more careful maintenance at this stage, so start out lightly. Talk with your doctor or a qualified trainer about an exercise plan that won’t cause strains or injury.

Keep your resistance: working your muscles is important to preserve strength. Try gentle weight training, stair climbing or digging in the garden.

Take care of your joints: running and road cycling can put pressure on your joints in later life. Switch to swimming or a stationary bike if you’re feeling the burn.

Flex and stretch: remember to warm up before and stretch after any strenuous exercise to avoid aches and pains.

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Throughout the year we are holding various events and activities. Dates for your diary include:Afternoon Tea Dances: Every Wednesday at 14:30pm. Cost £2.50 November 4th & 18th, December 9th Yoga: Every Wednesday at 10:30am. Cost £5 Piano Competition: 27th November at 18:30pm – FREE This is an annual event and free to enter or to just be part of the audience.

Christmas Fayre: Sunday 29th November at 14:00-17:00pm.

There will be musical entertainment, Grand Raffle, Santa’s Grotto, Face painting and many stalls to browse.

If you are interested in attending any of the events or require further information please contact Claire Fry Senior Village Adviser on 01604 432602 or email: Claire.fry@richmond-villages.com Find out more about us by visiting: www.richmond-villages.com/northampton

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Age UK Northamptonshire Courses & Activities

Expand your skills, make friends and have fun Computer and iPad/Tablet classes (basic and improvers): Age UK – Northampton.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. 10.30am – 12.30pm. It’s never too late to get up-to-date with modern technology so come along to our courses and learn new skills. Cost £60.00 for a ten-week term.

Bridge Club (beginners and improvers): Age UK – Northampton Tuesdays. 10.00am – 12.00noon. Come along and enjoy a morning of fun and stimulation at our friendly (non-competitive) club. Cost: £3.00 pay as you go.

Tai Chi- Kingsthorpe:Tuesdays 11.30am – 12.30pm. An excellent exercise to develop strength, balance and flexibility. Cost: £28.00 for a six-week term.

Keep Fit – Abington: Tuesdays. 11.00am – 12.00noon. Keep fit sessions with a professional instructor. Cost: £3.00 pay as you go.

Photography Club: Age UK – Northampton. Last Wednesday of every month.

10.00am – 12.00noon. £3.00 pay as you go.

Harpole Get Set Go – Harpole. Every fortnight on a Wednesday. 10.00am – 12.00pm.

A lively programme of exercise and activities, led by professional tutors. Cost: £2.00 pay as you go.

Art Club: Age UK – Northampton. Thursdays 10.am – 12.00noon. Beginners welcome. Cost: £4.50 pay as you go.

Hollowell Wellbeing Group – Hollowell. Every Thursday 10.00am – 12.00noon.

Stimulating 2-hour programme of exercise, therapies and talks by guest speakers.

Cost: £50.00 per 10-week term.

Tracing Your Family Tree – Age UK – Northampton. Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm.

Who do you think you are? What will you find out? Intrigued? Then come along and start your research. Cost £50.00 for a ten-week term.

Aquafit: The Mounts Leisure Centre. Fridays. 10.00am – 12.00noon. Let the water take the strain. Enjoy a water based exercise routine and swim. Cost: £30.00 per 7-week term Whist Club (beginners and improvers): Age UK – Northampton. Fridays. 10.00am – 12.00noon. If you’ve always planned to learn to play or improve your Whist game, then our Club is a great place to start. It is friend, fun and non-competitive.

Cost £3.00 pay as you go.

Our Community Wellbeing and Get Set Go programmes in the Northampton Eastern District are lively stimulating weekly sessions of activities, discussions and exercises aimed at bringing communities together to prevent isolation and loneliness.

A highlight of these activities is our monthly Curry and Kurling competition.

Inspire and Include Programme As part of our dementia awareness programme we are working with Northamptonshire Sport to promote sporting activities such as Bowls, Boccia and Kurling for people living with dementia and for disabled people. Our programme is an exciting opportunity to encourage these groups to socialise and enjoy a more active and fulfilling life.

For details of all the above activities and other Age UK Northamptonshire services, please call: Kate Kingston on 01604 611200

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Are you caring for or helping to look after someone suffering with Dementia or Mental Health issues?

We know how difficult this can be and realise you may need a break. Just a few hours may be enough or even a few days to get those essential jobs done around the house or to let you have a break.

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It does not have to be a regular booking. Just call us when you need to.

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Glenside provides daily activities and can also offer additional care services, if required.

If you would like more information just call us on

01604 753104

or visit: www.glensidecarehome.com Glenside Care Home, 179-181 Weedon Road, Northampton NN5 5DA

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