Northants 50 plus issue 16

Issue 16 May - July 2017

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

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Chairman’s Message The AGM will take place as usual in the Hall of St Giles Church in Northampton on 19th June 2017 at 2 p.m. All members are cordially invited to attend. The AGM itself will be brief. After the AGM is concluded, all attendees will be invited to free refreshments including tea, coffee, some soft drinks, cakes and biscuits. The raffle will then be drawn and winners can collect their prizes. At 3 o’clock entertainment will be provided for an hour by a small professional group. We are assured that they are very good. Please consider joining us. I am sure you will enjoy it.

We had planned to ask Smart Energy GB to come and give a talk on smart meters. Sadly the evidence that has recently come to light on the news, told us not to do it. The chief executive of EDF said “the plans faced many challenges and that this could pose a threat to public confidence in the programme”. The advice I offer at the moment is, if you don’t have one, stay as you are until the issues surrounding this programme are resolved. It is likely that once the difficulties are sorted out, using a smart meter will be a good idea. However it is unlikely that will happen soon. The government’s target of 26 million by 2020 looks more like wishful thinking than a working plan.

The new magazine articles are written to help our age group to lead a better, safer and more comfortable life. The major issue that we see is that although there are a lot of ways in which life can be improved, the details are often available on line, but only if you look for them. It can be difficult to find, if you don’t know the information exists. A classic item is the extra tax that married and civil partnership members can claim if one of them is not paying income tax or not using all of their allowance. This has been in place since April 2014 but more than 2,000,000 people, (this is around half the total) who are entitled, have not claimed. By the time you read this, the maximum amount a couple could get in reduced tax this year is £652 and around £220 per year thereafter. The government simply has not publicised this well enough.

The other major problem for our generation is the rapid move by government and councils to only allowing online communication for services. For instance, if you need to replace a lost or broken recycling box you are required to ask online. This means that the most vulnerable people at greatest need of help, find it more difficult to get.

The Government eager to reduce spending has stopped funding the later life forums across the Country. The forums have responded by banding together to form a national organisation called EngAgeNet short for the English Age Network. Hoping to be able to put more pressure on government and councils to support the older age group and better meet the needs of the most vulnerable. As I write this article the public launch of the group is due to take place in the House of Lords sponsored by Lord Filkin. Who is an active supporter of our generation.

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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 Vice Chairman/ Northampton Events Secretary: Sandra Frampton. Tel: 01604 718098 Email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk Secretary: Position Vacant

To advertise in this magazine call Bev on 07747 632918 or email: northants50plus@gmail.com

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Eating Breakfast has long term benefits

By Aba Wilson-Morkeh, Health and Fitness Coach, Kettering For a lot of people, breakfast is something they skip or perhaps is not something they consider to be the most important meal of the day, or is it?

The National Health Service states that ‘eating breakfast has long term health benefits’. It can reduce obesity and its related issues, such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. This is why our people are advised to enjoy a healthy and balanced breakfast which can help keep appetite under control, reduce cravings and help burn fat stores for energy, which promotes healthy weight management. In addition, there are key benefits such as hydration, energy, provision of balanced nutrition to kick start the day, which other breakfast choices will not fulfil. According to research, skipping breakfast or consistently not eating the right type of breakfast, eg. toast, cereal, juice, coffee, etc. can affect blood sugar levels, cravings, mood and a lack of energy and vitality. In fact in the longer term, poor breakfast choices can lead to some of these health issues (World Health Organisation). Breakfast provides the body and brain with much needed fuel after a fast throughout the night, hence the origin of the its name – to break the fast! Without breakfast, it’s difficult to get going without breaking down. It’s like trying to move the car without petrol.

To get your trial breakfast and a personalised meal plan for your needs, please book for a free confidential appointment today with us. Call 01536 511341 or 07725 685090. Join in our activities: FREE health walks – Every Wednesday – Meet at the Corn Market Hall; Summer Fitcamp Challenge – Mondays and Thursdays 6.30pm in Kettering; £4 per session (Advanced bookings). Meet at 2 Church Walk. 12 Week Course - Weight Loss Challenge – Tues 10am or 6pm and Wed 2pm £4.50. Pay as you go or £40 if booked in advance. Meet at 2 Church Walk.

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Around Northampton 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 T: 01604 454129 / 07905 487766 E: trisheames@ntlworld.com If you enjoy a good book why not come and join our small friendly group. We often stay for lunch!

9th May

The Brewer of Preston by Andrea Camilleri

13th June

Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome

11th July

Nigel my family and other dogs by Monty Don

Monday Coffee Mornings At last it would appear that The Moon on the Square has now closed. So, we will MEET AT O‘NEILLS until further notice.

Dates: 13th May, 5th June, 3rd July & 7th August.

Monthly Coffee Mornings on Wednesdays Are held in Northampton on the third Wednesday of each month. We now meet at O‘NEILLS in the Drapery between 10 a.m. and 12 noon. There is a quiz with a cash prize. Call Trish Eames on 01604 454129 for more information.

The Easybreathers We meet at 1pm until 3pm every Third Tuesday of the Month at the St. James Working Men’s Club & Institute, Weedon Road, Northampton We are a self-help and support group of people with C.O.P.D. and get together to interact socially with members of the community that have this condition. We have various speakers and include Bingo and quizzes with occasional outings and a Christmas Lunch. So don’t feel helpless, isolated or inadequate as we are here to give you support, understanding and to share information to make your life easier For more details please contact Sue Stacey (secretary) on: 01604 710915 www.easybreathersnorthampton.com

Sunday Lunch Are you on your own on a Sunday or just want to do something different?

Albert J Ramsbottom, 95 Abington Street do Sunday lunch Roast beef or pork £5.50 Lamb £6.50 (this does not include tea or coffee- cost £1.50).

Real value for money. The usual menu is on offer too.

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Around Northampton The Reading Café Every Wednesday 10am at Heathers Café, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kettering Road Join us each Wednesday at 10am for a chance to meet others, talk about books and swap books. All welcome. Refreshments available to purchase. For more info call Heathers Cafe on 01604 717648

Kingsley 50+ Group We meet last Friday of the month at Heathers Café, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace, Kettering Road Meet for a chat, tea and maybe some of Heathers delicious cakes.

2pm till 4pm. All welcome. It is the Northampton Activity coordinators 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 are welcome.

Exercise with Nancy Morse Weekly on Fridays Eden Close Community Room, just off Kettering Road Start time is 10.30 am till 12.15pm. A one hour exercise session between 10.45 & 11.45, then tea and a chat. We have a great time and the tutor is delightful. Ring Sandra to check availability on: 01604 718098 or email events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

2nd Sunday of the Month Stroll ** PLEASE NOTE REVISED TIME ** Meet in Morrison’s foyer Kettering Road at 10.30 a.m. 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 just for lunch, you are welcome to do so. For more information call: Barbara Hughes 01604 452566. A warm welcome guaranteed.

There is also a health walk each Tuesday at 10.30am leaving from Morrisons Foyer for approximately a 1 hour walk (Bradlaugh Fields, Eastfield Park or Abington Park for a change. Refreshments in Morrisons Café. More information from Barbara 01604 452566

Painting for Pleasure We meet on every Monday afternoon 2.00 to 4pm Abington Community Centre, Wheatfield Road South, Northampton Come and spend an enjoyable afternoon with our friendly Art Group at the Centre. paint in watercolour, acrylic, oil or any other medium. Beginners welcome. For more information call William Jones (treasurer) 01604 404434 or Sheila Hitchcock (Secretary) on 01604 632048.

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Kingsthorpe’s ‘Home Grown’ Nursery Cramden Nursery is a family business. It was set up over 50 years ago by John Mitchell. Today it is run by his daughter Emily and her partner Nic. Cramden Nursery is open again, as usual, on the 1st March. Emily and her team have had a busy winter planting up Lavenders, Agapanthus, Heucheras, Dianthus and Hardy Geraniums. They have been kept very busy taking cuttings of Penstemons and a wide selection of Pelargoniums. “With the nursery closed from October to the public I often get asked if we head off to the sunshine for a month or two by my customers,” commented Emily. “But we have so much plant work to get done through the winter months there is no chance of that, however we do get a nice break for Christmas to recharge before the rush of spring and summer sets in.”

Emily was keen to talk about the new plant lines they have grown for this spring. “We are very excited about our spring Pansies that we have grown from seed here at Cramden Nursery. The seeds were sown in late autumn, we have a wonderful mix of colours to choose from, the traditional blues and violets, fresh whites and vibrant yellows that will brighten up any container or hanging basket adding that much needed colour as we head into the spring.”

Emily also introduced me to their range of Vegetable plants they have decided to grow this year. There were Tomatoes, both uprights and trailers, the later she assured me would make a great edible basket display in the summer. They also have Aubergine and Courgette plants for sale too, I can feel a ratatouille recipe coming to mind straight away. Emily did remind me however that none of these vegetable plants are frost hardy so will need to be grown on in a greenhouse or indoors until the frosts are over.

The nursery is open in March Mon-Sat 9-5 and Sundays 10-4pm. All their plants are home grown and healthy. There is plenty of parking on the nursery and their friendly staff are on hand to help you.

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Around Northampton Indoor Bowls We would like to welcome anyone who would like to play indoor bowls.

Complete beginners or those with some experience of playing indoors or outside can enjoy this small friendly group of players of mixed ability.

We play on Tuesday evenings from 7pm till 9 pm and there is also a group that plays on a Thursday morning from 10am till 12 noon.

Come and try us out, we have plenty of fun as we try to make these bowls go where we want! We meet at Abington Community Centre, Wheatfield Road, Northampton NN3 2HH Please contact 07711 340725 for more information.

Saturday Walk Every Month As there was not much support for the event please telephone Sandra if you are interested so that you can be notified of any walks planned. For more information call Sandra on 01604 718098 or 07964 532213. Email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

Date for your diary: Saturday 26th August.

Max and Di invite you to join them for a circular walk of approx 4 miles from the Lodge gates Delapre Abbey at 10.30am. We will stop for refreshments at the Drovers Cafe Hunsbury Country Park.This will suit an active walker but will not be too challenging as no stiles on the route.The walk will take approx 2hrs including stop. Parking at the car park Delapre Abbey or side streets. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.

ABC Beginners Jogging Group As part of the local Active Billing Community Project, a new local leader has been trained up and is ready to lead the next active group of Billing Beginners Jogging Groups.

Rachel Gunn, aged 37, is a local resident of Bellinge, having been born and raised in the area. Rachel is an avid runner who has taken part in two marathons; London 2013 and more recently the New York marathon in 2016. In between her busy work schedule, Rachel likes to run twice a week to keep herself fit but with six more events including two half marathons planned - she has a lot to get ready for!

Even if you’re a beginner, come along and join our friendly weekly group. For more information contact Michelle at Bellinge Community House on 01604 411473.

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Around Northampton St Albans Activity Seekers St Alban The Martyr Church, Broadmead Avenue, Northampton Every Wednesday 10 am -12 noon. One hours exercise (once a month chair yoga with Liz) then refreshments followed by various activities.

Pay as you go £3.00 weekly. Contact Joan Crockford 01604 408312.

Far Cotton Go Getters Club Delapre Community Centre, Alton Street, Far Cotton NN4 8EN Every Thursday. Keep fit for an hour then a speaker. £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 call: 01604 469785

Manna Langar (Food from Heaven) Community Meal - Free Hot Meal for all First Tuesday of the month at Brookside Hall, Billing Brook Road between 12 noon and 2pm. Call: Ifty Choudary on 07887 751135 or Hazel Johnston on 07540 669753.

Kings Heath Over 50’s New members welcome we meet Thursday mornings at Nene Drive Community Room 10.30 – 12.30 we are a friendly group, we have various activities including exercise, yoga, talks, outings, games. Contact Jackie for more details on 01604 845136

Scrabble with Trish Eames We meet in Kingsthorpe and have vacancies for new members.

Interested?? It’s good fun and gets you thinking!

NEW Please contact: Trish Eames on 01604 454129 MEMBERS Mobile: 07905 487766 WANTED Email: trisheames@ntlworld.com

St Luke’s Primary Care Centre Patient Participation Group (PPG) St Luke’s Primary Care Centre in Duston, Northampton have an active PPG who work with the practice to be a voice for patients and provide information on various topics.

We have produced our first St Luke’s PPG newsletter which is available to view on line on the Practice website: www.stlukesprimarycarecentre.co.uk PPG section or pick up a copy from the surgery or various venues around Duston. Keep an eye on the News Feed section of the website for the newsletter and future events.

If you are interested in the PPG who meet quarterly or have ideas for the newsletter please contact us through the practise website PPG page or email Moira Chapman at dustonppg@gmail.com.

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Around Northampton Coach Trips We are a friendly group so I am sure any newcomers will soon make friends! Please note there is FREE Parking at MORRISONS in Kettering Road but please ensure that you use the far car park. Then make your way to the relevent bus stop.

Saturday 20th May 2017: Coach trip to Kew Gardens £14.00 Fully Booked! o o o n

Morrisons Kettering Road 8.15 am (bus stop towards town) Christchurch Rd (Abington Park end) 8.25 am Victoria Street Coach stop 8.35 am Depart Kew 4.30 pm

Thursday 22nd June 2017: Coach trip to Leamington Spa Fully Booked!

Leamington Spa, followed by The training Centre for Guide dogs for the Blind.

Picking up from: o Morrisons Kettering Road 8.45 am (bus stop towards town) o Christchurch Rd (Abington Park end) 8.55 am o Victoria Street Coach stop 9.05 am n Depart for home 3.30 pm

Tuesday 18th July 2017: Coach trip to Mablethorpe £14.50 Lovely sandy beach just right for a walk and to get some fresh sea air at a thoroughly British seaside location. Ice cream, buckets and spades and fish and chips! Sunshine on order! Picking up from:

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Saturday 22nd July 2017: Coach trip to Kew Gardens £26.00 The price includes coach and entrance. Due to the popularity of the first trip here we go again to Kew. Picking up from: o Morrisons Kettering Road 8.15 am (bus stop towards town) o Christchurch Rd (Abington Park end) 8.25 am o Victoria Street Coach stop 8.35 am n Depart Kew 4.30 pm

Friday 25th August 2017: Coach trip to Stamford £11.00 Great markets (Farmers market on this date) enjoyable strolls, and very pleasant place to visit. Picking up from: o Victoria Street Coach stop 9.00 am o Christchurch Rd (Abington Park end) 9.10 am o Morrisons Kettering Road 9.20 am bus stop AWAY from town (FREE Parking: see above) n Depart Stamford 3.30 pm

Around Northampton Coach Trips info When booking these trips it is assumed that you keep the name and contact details of person to contact in case of emergency in your purse or wallet. 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.

Remember you can reserve your place by booking on our website: www.northantsfiftyplus.co.uk. Payment can be made by paypal (you do not have to have a paypal account to do this and can pay by debit or credit card), to Sandra direct or by cheque to the Parish office. Cheques payable to Northants fiftyplus network and sent to Northants fiftyplus network, C/o St Giles Parish Office, St Giles Street, Northampton NN1 2BN. If not reserving your seat on-line please check availability with Sandra on 01604 718098 or Mobile 07964 532213 or alternatively email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk before sending payment. Please include your telephone number, mobile number, email address if applicable and confirm your preferred pick up point. Please make payment at least six weeks before departure date or as soon as possible, if you book after the deadline. Look forward to you joining us. It is always worth being put on to a waiting list if trips are full as often people have to cancel. Join us at an event soon. Look forward to seeing you. Best wishes - Sandra.

Trilogy Walking Football & Health Walk Northampton Leisure Trust (NLT) currently have two weekly walking football sessions at Duston Sports Centre on a Monday between 2-3.30pm and on a Thursday from 2-3pm. For more information please visit http://trilogyleisure.co.uk/50plus NEW Health Walk – NLT have introduced a variety of new walks to their Northampton Health Walks Scheme. Health walks are free, fun, leisurely walks designed for people that currently do little or no exercise. For more information and the latest timetable please visit http://trilogyleisure.co.uk/sport-play-development/health-walks or contact the team on 01604 837774.

NEW Trilogy 50 Plus Activity Buddies NLT are recruiting for Trilogy 50plus Volunteer Activity Buddies to help us further develop our offer for older adults. A Trilogy Activity Buddy is someone that will help members of their peer group to overcome some of the barriers to regular sport and physical activity participation that older adults face. For more information or to get involved please contact the Sport, Play and Health Development Team at Northampton Leisure Trust on 01604 837774 /sportandplay@nltrust.org.uk.

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We aim to make this difficult task as pleasant as possible with time for breaks during the session.

A very similar service is available to those who are planning to move in to retirement or residential care.

If you would like to have more details please do not hesitate to contact me and have a chat. Sessions start from a minimum length of three hours. The fee is £95.00 Call us on: 07902 889862 or 01832 732344 or email: compassionateclearance@gmail.com www.compassionateclearance.co.uk

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Around the County Walking Football in Corby West Glebe Pavilion, Corby - Tuesdays 11.30 – 12.30pm Corby Borough Council’s Walking Football Project was launched over a year ago and has proved to be very popular with around 20 attendees joining the fun. The sessions are open to men and women of all ages and involves no running whatsoever.

Sessions take place on the 3G rubber crumb astro turf at West Glebe Pavilion every Tuesday. The cost is just £2 per person.

If Walking Football sounds like something you would like to try, sessions run every week on a Tuesday and no prior booking is needed, you can just turn up and see how it goes!

For more information, please call Corby Borough Council’s Sports Development Team on 01536 464047, or e-mail: sports.development@corby.gov.uk

Active Ages Exercise Classes in Corby at West Glebe Pavilion, Corby It is important that everyone looks after themselves and stays active into their later years. Exercise can help improve mobility, flexibility, maintain or lose body weight and reduce the onset or even prevent diseases like osteoporosis and arthritis. Regular exercise can also help with mental health issues, prevention of falls and probably most importantly, exercise classes can bring people together, help sustain and build new friendships in a fun and relaxed environment. Here at West Glebe we run different classes for the 50+ where laughter is a must!

Chair Exercise - Tuesday 10.30-11.15am £3.50

A class where all the exercise activities are performed in a chair. People in wheelchairs or with limited mobility will find this class accessible and the right level for them, as well as those who are more able, as each individual can work at their own level.

Exercise to Music 50+

Tuesday 11.30am-12.30pm £3.50 & Friday 1.30pm-2.30pm £3.50 These classes are for anyone who wants a class with a difference. The classes consist of a 25 minute warm-up, stretching and low impact aerobics (standing) section, then toning exercises and a varied programme of different fun activities, games or gentle sports.

OTAGO Strength & Balance Classes - 10 week Course A specialist falls prevention exercise programme for the older person, which will develop balance, strength and co-ordination and will help to improve the body’s range of movement and function in day to day activities.

You must book your place on these 10 weekly courses which are normally Friday afternoons. Please ring 01536 204217 to be put onto a waiting list for the next course. £35 per course.

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Around the County United Reformed Church Wellingborough Women’s Guild PROGRAMME FOR MAY, JUNE & JULY 2017 May 3rd

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May 10th

Liz Adams – URC Student Minister

May 17th

Louise Danielczuk - Cynthia Spencer Hospice

May 24th

Mike Alcock - R.N.L.I.

May 31st

***Spring Outing - Nene Court, Wellingborough (Garden Deli for afternoon tea)

Jun 7th

Eamonn Flannagan - History of Knuston Hall

Jun 14th

Ian Nunney - Royal British Legion

Jun 21st

Rev. Christine Ostler

Jun 28th

Leisa Griffiths - Gentle Chair Exercises

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Members Contributions

Jul 12th

Phil Osborne - Age UK

Jul 19th

Rev. Derek Redfern

Jul 26th ***Summer Outing - Daily Bread Garden Centre, Bedford Road, Northampton *** Community transport will be available from Wellingborough. Contact Guild for more information.

No meetings in August. Meetings to recommence on 6 September 2017 We look forward to receiving new members at Women’s Guild. If you are interested, why not come along? If you prefer not to come alone, why not bring a friend too. You will be given a warm welcome.

Our meetings take place on a Wednesday afternoon at 2.30p.m. in the Parlour at Salem Lane, Wellingborough NN8 4JT. At the end of the meeting we finish with tea and biscuits

Rorberto Zumba Gold 50+ Classes Every Thursday at the Glamis Hall in Goldsmith Road, Wellingborough NN8 3RU. Times are 9:30pm – 11:00pm. Only £3.50 plus Tea & Biscuits.

Also Mondays at Parsons Hall Irchester 12 noon – 1pm Only £3.50 Call: Rorberto on 07766 640831 or Email: rdcfitness60@btinternet.com

The Wellibus Wellibus covers Wellingborough and surrounding villages. It is a door to door service that takes people shopping, to visit friends and family and also on day trips.

It can also be hired by small parties for dedicated trips. Your bus pass can be used. For further information please speak to Rosemarie or Alan on 01933 223636.

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Around the County Ringstead Cinema Ringstead Village Hall, High Street, Ringstead Doors open 7.00pm film starts 7.30pm. With the new large screen we have promised you. Tea, coffee and ice creams available, but bring your own alcoholic drinks and glasses. Tickets £5. Contact 01933 460373 for details. The new programme is: Friday 5th May Trumbo 15 The true story of how an Oscar-winning Hollywood screen writer Dalton Trumbo became a victim of the anti-communist feeling in 1940’s America.

Friday 2nd June Sully 12A Tom Hanks stars as Capt Sully Sullenberger who in 2009 landed his passenger plane in the Hudson river following a bird strike. True story

Great Companions: Over 55 Social Club for Singles at Rushden Town Bowls Club If you are over 55, single, like to enjoy yourself and have fun and want to meet new friends then come and join us at Great Companions. We meet every first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at Rushden Town Bowls Club, 144 Northampton Road, Rushden NN10 9AN to chat and arrange outings for meals, the theatre, coffee mornings, games nights and lots more. If you are interested please phone either: Pat on 07931 964360 or Diane on 07766 074760. It’s good to talk!

Regular Barn Dances in Irchester Held at Parsons Hall, High Street, Irchester NN29 7AB Admission is £5 per person and includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Please bring your own drinks. All ages are welcome to this fun family dance. Dates as follows: Saturday 6th May 2017 with Jean Beaver; Saturday 3rd June 2017 with Lynne Whapples; Saturday 1st July 2017 with Pat George & popular band Hobsons Choice.

Infections Monitoring Courses Do you or the person you look after have a long term condition? Are you, or they at risk of urine or chest infection? A simple two and half hour session will teach how to: 4 Monitor Breathing, Pulse, Urine & Temperature 4 Enter results on to a simple web based system Course dates: 4 May 2-4.30pm N’HAMPTON Umbrella Fair, Racecourse Pav, Kettering Rd, NN1 4LG 15 May 2-4.30pm CORBY Lakelands Hospice, Butland Rd, NN18 8LX 22 May 10-12.30pm BRACKLEY The Old Fire Station, High St, NN13 5DW 5 June 10-12.30pm DAVENTRY Methodist Church, Golding Close, NN11 4FB 6 June 2-4.30pm N’HAMPTON Umbrella Fair, Racecourse Pav, Kettering Rd, NN1 4LG 7 June 10-12.30pm CORBY Lakelands Hospice, Butland Rd, NN18 8LX 28 June 10-12.30pm TOWCESTER Brook Surgery, Swinneyford Rd, NN12 6HD Contact: Northamptonshire Carers on 01933 677837 Register: www.northamptonshire-carers.org

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Around the County Events in Kettering & Burton Latimer 12 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge

New nutrition and lifestyle topic held each week. Pick up tips and tasty and healthy recipes in a friendly environment. Sessions are held on Tuesdays. You choose 10am or 6pm. £4.00 per session or £40 for 12 weeks. held in the Wellness Centre at 2 Church Walk Kettering

Fitcamp or CobraFIT:

This is a strength workout to help improve stamina, strengthen muscles, burn fat and feel fitter. £4 per session when you quote ‘Fifty Plus’. Held on Mondays and Thurdays at 7:30pm at St Edwards Church Hall, Kettering.

Free Health Walks in Kettering

Every Wednesday 12:30. Meet at the Corn Market Hall. Refreshments and nutrition advice available after walk.

Health Talks

13 May & 24 June. 10:30am – 12. Entry £5 for FiftyPlus. Held at the Wellness Centre at 2 Church Walk, Kettering Get involved in an interactive nutrition and lifestyle workshop for the whole family in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy relevant topics. Includes refreshments. Limited availability.

To book in advance to reserve your place, please call Aba on 01536 511341/ 07725 685090 or email abawilsonmorkeh@gmail.com

Chair based Exercise Classes

Gentle exercises to maintain balance, strength, mobility and overall wellbeing Mondays: St. Andrews Church, Kettering (weekly) 2.30 - 3.30pm £2.50 per class Wednesdays: John Yeomans Hall, Burton Latimer (fortnightly) 2.00 - 3.00pm £1.00 per class Fridays: Baptist Church, Burton Latimer (weekly) 10.00 - 11.00am £2.00 per class All classes are carried out by a qualified instructor who is NVQ trained and insured.

Contact: Margaret Hughes on 01536 722940

Thrapston Country Dancers We meet at the St John Ambulance Hall, Thrapston on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays between 2.00 and 3.30. All dances are walked through and a partner is not required. We are a very sociable group and beginners are very welcome.

For further details please contact George on 01933 622827. Thank you!

Quiz & Games Afternoons in Corby at Community Hall, Rockingham Road, Corby Daphne and Cathy would like to invite you to their Quiz and games afternoons. We enjoy playing different games, doing quizzes and anagrams in an informal setting.

Tea / coffee and cakes are available free of charge. We have a raffle at £1 a strip and have three fundraising events each year to pay for outings. We meet on 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month at 1pm til 3.30pm at the Community Hall next to the senior citizens bungalows and Gospel Hall in Rockingham Road facing Woodlands Avenue.

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Around the County Volunteer Action Volunteer Action is a local charity supporting the elderly, unwell, disadvantaged and those with disabilities in Oundle, Thrapston and the surrounding villages from Easton-on-the-Hill to Titchmarsh.

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Membership is free and drives are charged at only 40p per mile (minimum journey cost £3). A return drive from Titchmarsh to the surgery in Thrapston costs just £3. To Kettering General is £12.80. We ask for a 2 working day notice for bookings except emergency medical appointments. Befriending and referrals are free.

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Around the County Outdoor Activities for 50+ in Country Parks Get outdoors for some Vitamin N (Nature!) Fancy learning some basic survival skills to help you stay alive in the woods? Or maybe having a go at pond dipping to discover what inhabits our ponds and lakes, or go on a kill or cure plant walk!? Our Education Rangers would be happy to discuss any ideas you have for outdoor environmental activities in our Country Parks and can tailor our activities to suit your group.

Phone 01327 361384 or email: everdon@firstforwellbeing.co.uk visit: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk for more info.

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West Glebe Pavilion, CORBY NN17 1SZ on Fridays 2.45 - 3.30pm Tel: 01536 2014217 Daventry Leisure Centre, DAVENTRY NN11 4FP on Weds 12 - 1pm Tel: 01327 871144 Serve, 19 Church Street, RUSHDEN NN10 9YU on Thursdays 1.45 - 2.30pm & Fridays 10.30 - 11.15am Tel: 01933 315555 The Pemberton Centre, RUSHDEN NN10 9YP on Tuesdays 1 - 2pm Tel: 01933 350324 Manor Sports Centre, RAUNDS NN9 6PA Thursdays 11.00 - 11.45 Tel: 01933 461459 The Nene Centre, THRAPSTON NN14 4JY on Wednesdays 1 -2pm Tel: 01832 734090 Sunley Court, KETTERING NN15 7RJ Thursdays 11 - 12noon Tel: 01536 522677 Duston Sports Centre, NORTHAMPTON NN5 6DP on Tuesdays 11am -12pm Tel: 01604 838333 Lings Forum Sports Centre, N’HAMPTON NN3 8JR on Wednesdays 2-3pm Tel: 01604 838333 Arlbury Road Community Centre, NORTHAMPTON Thursdays, 10am - 11am Tel: 01604 611200 Imperial Court, Duck Street, RUSHDEN NN10 6RY on Wednesdays 3 - 4pm Tel: 01933 315116 The Waendel Centre, WELLINGBORO’ NN8 1DZ on Thursdays 2 - 3pm Tel: 01933 221622 The cost of sessions range from £2.75 - £3.00 or 12 weeks for £30.00 For more information on the programme and other activities visit: www.northamptonshiresport.org/activities-for-the-over-55s

OTAGO Seated Exercise Programme Otago is a seated exercise programme to improve and maintain strength and balance in older age people. Chris Nightingale will be holding classes on: James Lewis Court, NORTHAMPTON NN3 2TH on Tuesdays 1.30 - 2.15pm New Class Starting on 9th of May 2.30 - 3.15pm Tel: 07843 787250. Both classes £3 per session.

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VIC has also been arranged = Voluntary Impact Car scheme - to transport people from their homes to the classes at 40p per mile. For further information contact: Chris Nightingale on 07843 787250 or email: Chris.Nightingale@talktalk.net

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Around the County Don’t Get Stung by the Increase in Gas & Electricity Prices It seems that every few weeks we hear that a utility supplier is putting up their prices for gas & electricity, with some increases over 10%. For many of us we cannot run a house or stay warm and comfortable without these utilities so rising prices will bring concern and significantly affect household bills.

The Village Networks project, funded by The Big Lottery and managed by the charity South Northants Volunteer Bureau, helps and encourages people to find better deals for gas & electricity by using the regulated comparison websites.

“Over the last few years we have helped over 220 people search out better deals,” says the project coordinator Nick King. “Sometimes it can be a saving as much as £20 a month.

You do not need to be clever on the computer as I can do the research for you and let you have the comparison results for you to decide, as only you can switch supplier.”

Village Networks advice is free and impartial. Give Nick a call on 01327 358264 or email nick@snvb.org.uk and he will be in touch to see if he can help.

Well for Life - A FREE Event for Local Residents!

Located in the Village Halls from 10am – 2pm. Dates & venues as follows: Thursday 15th June - Everdon; Wednesday 12th July - Clipston; Thursday 28th September – Moulton.

Find out what’s on in your area; Free gifts and lots of fun activities; Free refreshments and cakes; Enter a raffle to win a luxury hamper.

FREE transport provided by DACT, contact Daventry District Council on (01327) 871100 for more info!

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DDC & ACRE Good Neighbour Scheme Northamptonshire ACRE is working with Daventry District Council to develop Good Neighbours schemes across Daventry District. They offer practical help to older people, whether it’s collecting a pension or a repeat prescription, walking the dog, getting a lift to the shops, or just changing a light bulb. Moulton Parish Council has agreed to become the first pilot parish. Contact Emma on 01327 871100 or Rebecca on 01604 825884 for info.

Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service Courses starting June 2017: There is still time to enrol on a new and exciting course, below is an example of the different subjects you can choose: Sketching Out Of Doors 17th June Delapre Park Mindfulness 7th June Towcester Bookbinding for Beginners 8th June Northampton Creative Writing - Crime 13th May Daventry Organic Gardening – Pruning and Shaping 9th May Kettering Chinese Mandarin for Beginners 18th May Brackley See our website for more details: www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/adultlearning

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50+: Did You Know?

Are You Paying too much Tax? 2.6 million Couples do!

Are you married or in a civil partnership? If so you may be entitled to a £432 tax break called the marriage tax allowance. Yet 2.6 million of the 4.2 million eligible couples are still missing out. It’s free money, so worth checking.

The marriage tax allowance is a still little-known way for couples to transfer a proportion of their personal allowance (the amount you can earn tax-free each tax year) between them. Here’s our quick Q&A on how to get it, plus some key information.

Who can get it? This is the most important factor as only people with these specific circumstances will be able to apply: n You’re married or in a civil partnership (just living together doesn’t count). n One of you needs to be a non-taxpayer, which usually just means earning less than the £11,000 personal allowance (£10,600 for 2015/16). n The other one of you needs to be a basic 20% rate taxpayer (couples with a higher- or additional-rate taxpayer aren’t eligible for this allowance). This means you’d normally need to earn less than £43,000 (£42,385 for 2015/16) n Both of you must have been born on or after 6 April 1935 (if not it’s another tax perk) So in a nutshell one of you must be a non-taxpayer and one of you must be a basicrate taxpayer.

Sounds promising – so how does the maths work? The partner who has an unused amount of personal allowance can transfer £1,100 of their allowance to the other (so basically 10% of the full allowance). It doesn’t matter if they have £5,000 of their allowance left unused or £500; they can only transfer £1,100.

How come the total equals £432 Your claim will also cover the preceding year if accepted by the Inland Revenue so for year 2014/2015 you would receive £212 and 2016/2017 £220 OK, so how do we actually apply? It really is very simple, and only takes a few minutes; just use the application at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). To do it you’ll need both your National Insurance numbers, and one of a range of different acceptable forms of ID for the non-taxpayer.

If there’s a problem doing it via the web just call 0300 200 3300 and do it by phone.

It’s worth noting you can also only apply for those years in which you both meet the criteria. So if you earned more than the £10,600 personal allowance in 2015/16, HMRC won’t allow you to claim for it.

There is one very important point to make though...

It’s the non-taxpayer who must apply to transfer their allowance.

If the taxpayer applies you’re doing it the wrong way round and it won’t work.

What about applying in the next tax year The new legislation only happened in tax year starting 2015. Allowances can be claimed for up to 4 years. So if you can successfully apply in the new tax year you will be eligible for a tax break of more than £600 in year 2017/2018 and more than £200 every succeeding year I was born before 6 April 1935 – why can’t I get this? This is because there’s a different, better allowance available to you, that HMRC is phasing out. If one of you is over 81, then you could be eligible for the married couple’s (& civil partner’s) allowance.

This could give you a reduction on your tax bill of up to £835. However, if you’re an unmarried couple (even if you’re living together), then you get nowt.

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“Shakespeare called it “the seven ages of man”

We move, without realising it, through the years of life. Different aspects are very important in different years, as we travel on.

Probably the most important years are when we are responsible for children.

They are on our minds, in various ways, often for 20 or more years. Wives cannot always go out to work and earn the family money. They may be dependent on husbands or partners for their financial support. Their work with the family and the home is just as important.

When the children have left home or have become financially secure in work. The wife/partner is able seek and enjoy employment. Happy to establish independence and an identity of thier own.

Both partners usually look forward to retirement and freedom from the boundaries that define employment. Many have not prepared for it. They have no idea how to keep busy and occupied, during the long hours of every day. It’s like trying to get used to new digital technologies – patience and understanding are paramount.

During the early years of their relationship they were happy. Now one may not be able to plan ahead. Now one becomes more domineering, instinctively trying to overcome this problem, that had not been foreseen. One wants to help the other, seeing them as a weaker member of the relationship. One may stay at home due to bad weather, one cannot partake in sports and many, many other reasons.

One member achieving dominance, causes stress and worry for the other. Worry can cause illness. It is very difficult for the partners in such a relationship to firmly establish their own character or identity. The cure for this stress is respect. . Every one should make an effort to live in harmony . Every one should respect the identity of their partner in the home, Courtesy ( as practised in France from a young age) is a first step. Always be polite.

Value your partner and their personality. Do not try to dominate them.

If they want advice they will ask you. Offer it without making an issue of it.

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Need Help? Why not ask for it Being an older person often means that doing small jobs in the home can become really difficult issues.

I discovered that one of our members had badly suffered while doing a small job in the house, which involved a 2 step ladder. He sadly missed the step as he was descending.

This resulted in a fall backwards hitting his head. Fortunately the ambulance came quickly to take him into emergency care, and his injuries were not life threatening, he has made a full recovery.

The member however did discover a useful tip. The British Legion has a Handy Van service known as Poppy Calls. It is available to the following categories:Those eligible for support services can be summarised as: u People who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces - ‘Beneficiaries’ u Their dependants u Their carers More information is available: http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/eligibility/ Our injured member was able to ask for and receive the help necessary for the small job he wanted done Below are some examples of the sort of jobs that they will do for anyone who qualifies: u Changing light bulbs and tap washers u Putting up shelves, curtain rails and grab rails u Fitting smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors u Fitting and changing door locks and other security features u Building access ramps and storage sheds to house Legion-provided Electrically Propelled Vehicles u Installing care phones.

Call them for free on 0800 032 0306 or email homesupportadmin@britishlegion.org. uk. If they can help, they will. The eligibility criteria are wider than you realise. If you have a need, look on the website if you can; or use the freephone service. They will quickly tell you if you are eligible

How Safe is your Home?

How safe is you home? Do you know if there are any fire risks in your house? You may be totally unaware of risks that are there in your residence, Do you have a smoke alarm on each floor? Do you ensure that all your doors are shut before you retire? If the answer is no to any of these questions then you are at greater risk of a fire in your home. Unfortunately fires can occur at any time - day or night.

The local fire service and organisations like The British Legion, The Red Cross and Age UK are working together to provide home safety checks and advice to home owners.

The local fire service of Northamptonshire is working hard to reduce the fire risks in the homes of this county. They are particularly concerned about the more vulnerable people in Northants, and will act quickly to help, when they are notified of the need.

So what will they do?

They will examine the home, and provide information about how to prevent common fires They will tell you what do if a fire starts, and show the best way to escape as quickly as possible. They will explain the need for smoke alarms, if you don’t have them and tell you when and how to test them. In some cases they may be able to fit a smoke detector for you. Continued overleaf

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How Safe is your Home? - continued How to request a fire safety check You can access the fire service on the web through www3.northamptonshire.gov.uk and search for the fire and rescue service. A request can be made on line. If however you don’t have access to the net or prefer not to use it, then there is a phone number you may call 0300 1261000 (dial option 5). and someone from the Customer Contact Centre at Northamptonshire County Council will complete the Home Fire Safety Check Referral form over the phone. The number is charged at a local rate and inclusive mobile phone minutes can be used.

Who will carry out your home fire safety check?

They will always inform you of who will be attending your home for a pre-booked appointment.

If you are approached as a result of ‘direct engagement’ in your area please be assured that all staff will wear a valid service ID card. These can be checked by contacting the fire service.

They are working in partnership with the British Red Cross, Royal British Legion Poppy Calls and Age UK. Who may contact you to carry out your home fire safety check on behalf of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Should you request a check?

Well what have you got to lose? Nothing. What have you got to gain – at the very least reassurance; at the most you may save your house or even a life. If you live in an older house it is probably very necessary request the check. More modern ones are better, but the three questions at the start of this article still apply. If any answer is no then request a check.

Was it a Miracle?

Some years ago, whilst working as a volunteer driver taking older folk to medical appointments, I drove a particular woman to her physician several times. She had a number of symptoms but no diagnosis. She was generally unwell. Her doctor was unable to diagnose any particular illness nor was the local hospital. The last visit to the doctor with me, was when she told me of her “miracle cure”.

It seems that her central heating system had not been serviced for a long period, so she had arranged for it to be done. Her contractor said that the service had been successfully completed and asked her if she felt unwell. She said yes. He told her that there had been a partial blockage in her exhaust system. This had meant a dangerous level of carbon monoxide in the house, causing her ill health, and that she was lucky to be alive.

Fortunately she made a full quick recovery.

The story above is true! Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and tasteless. It is extremely toxic needing only a small amount of the gas to make one very ill or cause death.

Over the last 2 years around 2000 people have been treated for carbon monoxide poisoning due to faults in various heating products in the UK. I also wonder if others encountered a miracle when they had their equipment serviced.

Signs of Carbon Monoxide The moral is – It is possible to be poisoned without realising it. Some rules for keeping safe: b Fit a detector and test it every month b Service your central heating and gas fires at least once a year If you use any device that has flames, keep the room well ventilated.

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