Northants 50 plus Issue 8 May-July 2015

Issue 8: May - July 2015

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Chairman’s Message from the Board I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all the members who have generously contributed to the cost of producing and posting our magazines.

To those who have not yet done so, I hope that you will contribute in the near future.

The network board has been concerned with reducing the cost of what is done. Streamlining the processes of event booking and management, will ease the burden of the events secretaries. To this end we have promoted a method of booking events online.This ensures that anyone wanting to partake can be certain that a place is available and reserved for them. We also ask that members pay for the event at time of booking, again online. The Network is required to pay some weeks in advance for the events we promote. We offer a guarantee that anyone cancelling a booking will be refunded in full, provided the network has not had to prepay for the event: In that circumstance, we will do our best to sell the place, or consider the reasons for the cancellation, to offer a refund.

Our lack of funds means that we cannot meet all the aims in our constitution, however we will strive to do more to meet those aims. In order meet the needs of the older generation in Northamptonshire, we are in need of more volunteers. I would urge anyone who has some time to contact us; we have a number of different opportunities for members to contribute to our work.

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/Editor: Tony Allen Email: tonyallen8@talktalk.net Secretary: Susan Hills Tel: 01604 812144 Email: secretary@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk Events Secretary: Sandra Frampton Tel: 01604 718098 Email: events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

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Northants Fifty Plus AGM This year’s AGM will be held at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace, Northampton, NN1 2BN at 2.00pm on Monday 17th June 2015

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Agenda 1. Welcome to AGM & Apologies 2. Minutes of 6th AGM held on 9th June 2014 3. Annual Report to members 4. Presentation of Statement of Accounts 5. Nominations & Elections for Board Members/Trustees* 6. Any other business 7. Tea or Coffee and Cake

*Please note that officers and most board members were elected for two years at the AGM in June 2013. Some Board members have indicated a willingness to be re-elected; however, our Secretary will be stepping down at the AGM. If you would like to take over as Secretary, nominations may be sent to the current Secretary or made at the meeting.

As we prepare for the AGM we look back over the past year and forward to the next. During the year membership numbers and activities continued to increase and our new website was launched.

The Board is very grateful to Asda for providing, free of charge, a meeting room at their Brackmills site. We are also very grateful to our publisher and advertisers, without whom the magazine could not continue. Please do take advantage of the wonderful products and services on offer in the magazines.

The board continues to offer free Membership, however, for those receiving the 50+ magazine by post, we would appreciate a small contribution of ÂŁ5 per year to cover the cost of postage. Also any voluntary contributions towards the running costs of our network would be very much appreciated.

The Annual General Meeting at 2pm on 17th June 2015, at St Giles Church Centre, is an important opportunity to have your say and share your ideas and aspirations for the future.

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Coach trip to Lichfield War Memorial Arboretum on Tuesday 14th July 2015 This is a location to be seen.150 acres of open space with memorials to our Armed Forces, Police, and more recently I believe the Land Army girls. Buggy tours with a guide can be arranged.

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Forthcoming DOF Public Forum Event on Wednesday 24th June 2015 2-4pm

Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, NN11 4FP A FREE fun and informative event for the over 50’s Guest Speakers include: l NCCs’ Policy Officer talking on the Care Act 2014 and how it will be delivered locally and what difference it could make to you. l Riders for Health, a locally based charity will talk on how it manages motorcycles, ambulances and other four wheeled vehicles used in the delivery of health care across Africa.

The afternoon will finish on a musical note with a good old sing-along performed by Chris Myatt Jones (vocalists and guitarist).

Event includes: free refreshments, promotional stands and free give-aways plus a prize draw. For more information contact: Della Butcher on (01327) 302418 or email: dbutcher@daventrydc.gov.uk

Events at Long Buckby Library Station Road, Long Buckby, NN6 7QB Games Afternoon and Social Weekly on Wednesday at 2pm Cribbage, Scrabble, Whist etc. FREE with small charge for refreshments.

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Friday 5 June - The Imitation Game (12A) The award nominated film with Benedict Cumberbatch playing Alan Turin the pioneer of modern computing and the man who led the WWII team who broke the German Enigma Code.

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Spring is here so get out get fit and meet new people! The walk takes place every Friday morning 10.00am from Rushden Hall. The route will trail in and around Hall Park and last 30-60 minutes.

Afterwards there will be half an hour of social time at Rushden Hall.

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The Friendship Club Victoria Centre, Palk Road, Wellingborough Every Wednesday afternoon (excluding school holidays) 2pm - 3.30pm.

Are you bored? Over 50 and would like to make new friends? If so come along to the Wellingborough Victoria Friendship Club where a warm welcome awaits you.

This is a group for the over 50’s who meet socially and take part in a wide range of activities such as Bingo, games, show and tell etc. Many of the members attend the Luncheon Club at 12.30pm and enjoy a two-course meal for £3.20 and then stay for the Friendship Club. New members are always welcome so feel free to come along! £1.00 per session (including tea and biscuits) For more information please contact Diane tel. 01933 383504 or just come along. Meals are all freshly cooked on the premises.

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Glamis Hall For-All Lunch Club The Trustees of Glamis Hall for All, is the community organisation that came together last year to try to persuade Wellingborough Borough Council not to close the last over 50s day centre in town. They still closed their service but we have re-started a lunch club there 4 days a week and plan to re-open the day centre if we can organise enough volunteers.

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Coffee Mornings 10.30am - 12.30pm l Mon 11th May l Monday 8th June l Mon 6th July

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Afteroon Tea and Chat - 1.30pm onwards. l Wed 27th May - Afternoon teas Sorry no afternoon teas in June but see below what else we have on in June. l Wed 22nd July - Afternoon tea 1.30pm onwards.

Coach trips from Wellingborough. l Wed 6th May - SPRINGFIELDS price £12.50. Pickup - Castle Way 9.30 am l Wed 24th June - STRATFORD ON AVON price £10.50.

Pickup - Rushden Orbit Tyres 8.40am and Castle Way 9.00am. l Thurs 23rd July - NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM, LICHFIELD price £12.00.

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Local Casual Walks - Finish with a cuppa and a chat. l Mon 18th May - Stanwick Lakes 10.30am. l Wed 10th June - Summer Lees 10.30am. l Mon 20th July - Irchester Park 10.30am.

Summer Social. l Mon 15th June - 1.00pm. Meal at Knuston Hall, Irchester price £10.80 for 2 courses, includes tea and coffee. We will need to have your name on my list before the 15th May if you wish to come to this. l Thursday 18th June 2015 Wellingborough Civic Society at the Wellingborough Museum 7.30 pm. Guest speaker David Blunt will be talking about ‘Spires and Squires.’

Barn Dance at Parsons Hall, Irchester. 8.00pm – 10.30pm cost £5.00pp Live Band, caller Jane Edmett. Dates for your dairy:l 6th June, 4th July, not Aug, 5th Sept, 3rd Oct, 7th Nov and 5th Dec.

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Fun for Seniors Anyone interested in…….

Country Dancing? Monthly walks? Board/card game afternoons? We hope to start new activities in the Spring. Please get in touch to register your interest.

Tel: Sandra 01604 718098 or email events@northantsfiftyplus.co.uk

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.

Do you enjoy reading and socialising? If you do, you will love our Group. We are the 50+ Reading Group and we meet at O’Neills Bar in the Drapery on the second Tuesday of each month at 10.30a.m. One of our recent books was “The Woman Upstairs” by Claire Messud. Everyone had an opinion, and the views were very mixed, so we had a really good discussion. Once the book is discussed, we have a general chat. At 12 noon people go their separate ways, or stay to have lunch. The lunch menu is very reasonable.

People who have joined the Group say how welcome they felt. So if you fancy trying us out we will be delighted to meet you.You don’t have to have read the months book to come along, but, in case you are inspired to do so, these are our next 3 books. This was written by Jane Cole (Who has been a member since the group started).

Programme Book Title May 12th A Mile of River by Judith Allnat June 9th The Rosie Project by Graeme Simson July 14th Sacrilege by S J Parris If you enjoy a good book why not join our friendly group. We often stay for lunch. Leader:Trish Eames Tel 01604 454129 email trisheames@ntlworld.com

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What’s on in Northampton

Coffee Mornings We meet at the ‘MOON ON THE SQUARE’ (corner of the Market Square) at 10.30am.

How about lunch afterwards?

Meet on the following Mondays: 1st June, 6th July and 10th August.

Come along and meet your Co-ordinator and fellow Network members in a very friendly and informal get together. Sorry, you need to purchase your own refreshments.

Calling all Super Dogs!

You are invited to join the Northampton Branch of Guide Dogs as they host their first ever Northampton Dogs Unite event on Sunday 28th June from 11am until 3pm at Abington Park in Northampton.

Dogs Unite is a series of sponsored dog walks taking place across the UK. Guide Dogs key message is “Your dog is the hero of the hour, raising awareness and funds for Guide Dogs by getting sponsored to take part.This is dogs helping dogs. Dogs working together. Dogs united!”

The invite is open to anyone with a dog(s) who would like to have fun and help Guide Dogs raise funds whilst taking in many of the parks attractions. There will be three marshalled walks; short, medium and long circular routes to allow all abilities to take part.

For registration and the start of each route head towards the bandstand area (near the cafe) from 11am on the day. There will also be a variety of stalls, including the popular Guide Dogs merchandise to buy and our Northamptonshire Association for the Blind’s Mobile Sight Centre will be there to share information.

Cost to enter is only £5 per family and includes a free dog goody pack with their very own cape to wear. Don’t worry if you haven’t got a dog, you can still take part for small donation.

There will be a competition for the Best Dressed Dog taking place at 12:30pm with BBC Radio Northampton’s Willy Gilder judging the entries.

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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.

St. Albans Church Activities Would you like a nice cup of coffee or tea and a biscuit or two? At a loose end or feel a bit lonely? Why not pop in and see us.

Come along and have a chat every one is welcome.

At St. Albans Church Broadmead Avenue each Friday we have a drop-in Tea/Coffee Morning from 9am to 12noon. There are nearly new clothes for sale at very reasonable prices. Books and various other items are also there.

We run a Credit Union branch so for more information please drop-in. We may be able to help you.

The church is also a Food Bank distribution centre for anyone with a voucher.

This is run by volunteers to help within the community. If you feel you would like to help or have anything you wish to offer please come along for a chat.

Regularly on Wednesday morning in the Parish Hall next door there is a meeting called St Albans Activity Seekers (known as SAAS) where they have an interesting programme of events. They meet at 10am to 12noon and start with some exercise classes like Yoga & other types for around an hour with a break for tea/coffee and finish with a talk or quiz – the programme is varied.

For more information please call Joan Crockford on (01604) 716186.

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The Third Thursday Club Christ Church,Wellingborough Road, Northampton meets on the third Thursday of each month (except August), at 2.15pm - 4.30pm approx. Cost £1 includes light refreshments.

We have excellent speakers and entertainment covering a wide range of subjects, generally illustrated with photographs, displays or demonstrations.

Apart from being entertained for the afternoon, all enjoy the chat and optional raffle. We have managed to include a low cost coach tour during the summer months, which has also proved very popular and at Christmas we hold a party with buffet and entertainment.

To give you an idea of the range of subjects, the Club has already covered: beekeeping, birds, animals, flowers, holidays near and far, cigarette cards, ghostly places, wood carving, a mayor’s life, the Royal Mail, carnival, the Royal British Legion, charities, pharmacy, trades, channel swimming, crime prevention, various collections, antiques, musical memories, aspects of Northampton, strange laws and seasonal items...... the list goes on.

Details of our forthcoming program:May 21 - ‘I do like to be beside the Seaside’ - Gerald Smith (seaside entertainment and comedians).

June 18 - Optical Toys and Visual Illusions - Kevin Verity. Details as above.

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Coach Trips - Northampton

Coach Trips MON 8th JUNE - LUDLOW - £16.00 k FULLY BOOKED k Please let Sandra know if you would like to be included on the waiting list. r Depart: Wellingborough - Castle Way 8.00am r Northampton Christchurch Rd (Abington Pk end) 8.30am r - Victoria St. Coach Station 8.40am r Return: Leave Ludlow 4.30pm TUES 23rd JUNE - WINDSOR - £14.50 Royal Windsor, The River Thames, Eton, Windsor Castle and many interesting shops and streets to explore. r Depart: Northampton - Christchurch Road (Abington Pk end) 8.30am r Victoria Street, coach stop 8.40am r Return: Leave St Albans - 4.30pm TUES 14th JULY - LICHFIELD - £12.00 Lichfield War Memorial Arboretum. This is a location to be seen.150 acres of open space with memorials to our Armed Forces, Police, and more recently I believe the Land Army girls. Buggy tours with a guide can be arranged (Cost £5.00). Visit reception to make your booking on arrival. Tours every 45mins. There is also a land train (Cost £5.00.) Book on arrival. In case of inclement weather we could visit Lichfield to explore the Museums and Cathedral. r Depart: Corby - Police station - 7.30 am r Kettering - Cornmarket - 8.00am r Northampton - Christchurch Rd, Abington Pk end 8.30am r - Victoria Street, coach stop 8.40am r Return: Leave Lichfield - 4.00pm MON 27th JULY - BRIGHTON - £16.00 A day by the Sea. If you have never visited the Royal Pavillion this is for you - what a place. Also well worth a revisit. Like Antiques? Then the Lanes have to be seen. r Depart: Northampton - Christchurch Road (Abington Pk end) 7.45am r - Victoria Street, coach stop 8.00am r Return: Leave Brighton - 4.30pm FRI 7th AUGUST - COLCHESTER - £16.00 Full of buildings of great character. Quaint shops as well as a modern development.

This was a Roman Garrison Town, so full of Roman remains- including the only Roman Circus - of course we shall not see a chariot race but there is a visitor centre. r Depart: Northampton - Victoria St. coach Station - 8.30am r - Morrisons Supermarket Kettering Rd - 8.40am (use far car park please!) r Kettering - Cornmarket - 9.10 am r Return: Leave Colchester - 4.30pm

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Coach Trips FRI 21st AUG - STAMFORD - ÂŁ10.50 Plenty to keep us occupied. Wonderful market, interesting buildings and of course the river. Good choice of places to eat and drink. r Depart: Northampton - Christchurch Road (Abington Pk end) 9.00am r - Victoria Street, coach station 9.10am r Return: Leave Stamford - 4.15pm THURS 24th JULY - BURY ST EDMUNDS - ÂŁ12.50 Daniel Defoe described this as town as the Montpellier of Suffolk and perhaps of the whole of England , so we will go and see. We can also explore the Abbey ruins, Cathedral, Museum, and the oldest pub in England. Plenty of places to wander and plenty of places to watch the world go by. r Depart: Northampton - Christchurch Rd, (Abington Pk end 8.30am) r - Victoria Street, coach stop 8.40am r Return: Leave Bury St Edmunds - 4.30pm

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

Sandra 07964 532223 Sally 07710 292 893

Remember you can book online (Paypal should be available soon). 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.)

Please check availability if not booking on line with Sandra 01604 718098 or Sally 07710 292 893.

Payment is required at least six weeks before departure date or as soon as possible if the deadline has passed. WEBSITE http://northantsfiftyplus.co.uk 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.

To save money, tickets will not be issued. Sometimes departure times need to be changed, so if in doubt, please check with organiser a few days before the trip.

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What’s on in Northampton

Tour of Northampton Guildhall Tuesday 18th June 10.15am (tour starts at 10.30am) Cost £3.00 Kate Wills, ex Chronicle and Echo journalist and local Historian, has kindly agreed to take a party of members on what will be an interesting and entertaining tour of our lovely Guildhall.

Numbers limited to 25. Cost £3.00. Pay on the day.

Tour lasts approx. 1hr 30mins.

Please book your place on-line or with Sandra on 01604 718098.

Holiday at Home 2015 Tuesday 18th – Friday 21st August For people aged 70 and over who live in Northampton and have not been away on holiday for two years. We are offering TOTALLY FREE, four days of fun, great activities, live entertainment, delicious food and transport to and from the church centre.

Places are limited so if you or someone you know would like to be considered, please contact us now.

For an application form, please contact: The Holiday at Home Coordinator Tel: 01604 230360 or Email: seniors@stgilesnorthampton.org.uk

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

We meet on the last Friday of every month between 2pm - 4pm.

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

All welcome. It is Northampton Activity coordinator’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.

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Nicholas Rothwell House (St Giles Charity Estates)

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:

Telephone: 01604 841882 Email: loraine@nicholasrothwell.co.uk Web: www.nicholasrothwell.co.uk Registered Charity Number 202540

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See ‘The Hook’ at the Royal & Derngate The play takes to Northampton’s Royal stage from Friday 5th to Saturday 27th June, before transferring to Liverpool.

Amidst the political tensions of 1950s America, Arthur Miller’s The Hook was suppressed by the FBI for fear that it could cause unrest in New York’s dockyards. Sixty years on, the dockyards of Brooklyn’s epic waterfront will come alive on the Royal stage for the extraordinary story of Marty Ferrara, a longshoreman who challenges the mobsters and gangs of ‘50s New York and takes a stand against the corruption he witnesses from the authorities who control the docks.

The story of a close-knit community grappling with a world of crime and punishment, of changing industry and immigration from abroad, The Hook is a study in integrity and betrayal, charting one man’s struggle for meaningful change.

The Hook can be seen at Royal & Derngate, Northampton, from Friday 5th to Saturday 27th June, as part of its Made in Northampton 2015 season. Tickets are priced from £10 to £29*. For more information or to book, call Royal & Derngate Box Office on 01604 624811 or visit www.royalandderngate.co.uk.

For your chance to win one of two pairs of tickets to see The Hook on Thursday 25 June 7.45pm, simply answer the following question: What year was Arthur Miller born?

Email the answer, your name, full address and contact telephone number to tonyallen8@talktalk.net Alternatively, send your entries on a post card to: The Hook Competition, Northants 50+ Network, c/o St Giles Parish Office, St Giles Terrace, Northampton, NN1 2BN. Completed entries must be received by Tuesday 15th June 2015. * A transaction fee of £2.80 applies to telephone and website bookings only. Does not apply in person, or to Groups and Friends, and is per-transaction, not per-ticket.

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Courses are FREE if you are in receipt of an income related benefit. Also, if your household income is less than £15,276 pa. (Evidence required).

By the time you receive this issue of the 50+ magazine, the Summer Term courses would have started. However, if you would like to receive a copy of our brochure or require more information, please ring Bridget Chapman on 01604 813445 or email bchapman@wea.org.uk or see our website www. weanorthamptonshire.org

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Adult Learning SPRING AND SUMMER COURSES 2015 The Pros and Cons of Diets! + Lunch Monday 18 May 2015 11 – 1.30 p.m.

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Northampton Garden Centre, Wootton How to Wear Accessories Thursday 11 June 2015 11 – 1.30 p.m.

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Spring in to Fitness with Nordic Walking 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 great way to explore the outdoors. Nordic Walking is ideal for... v Healthy, fit individuals who wants to increase their workouts and gain cardio vascular benefits. v Those who have arthritis or other mobility conditions that prevent them from walking without support. v Those with medical conditions that restrict them from running or jogging.

Nordic Walking is a great way to get your whole body moving which can significantly improve the condition of your heart, lung and muscles.

Northamptonshire Sport offers free taster sessions and four hour 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.

Explore it for yourself – and experience personally the benefits of Nordic Walking!

For more information about our next courses visit: http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/learn-to-nordic-walk-courses or Tel: 01604 366976 Email: jbrowne@northamptonshire.gov.uk

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Across the County Try Sailing for FREE in May Want to try a new activity that can be as relaxed or physical as you want, that takes you outdoors and comes with a social life you never even knew existed?

Have you thought about trying sailing?

There are six friendly, welcoming sailing clubs within Northamptonshire, and in May they are all opening their doors to offer FREE sailing tasters and Open Days for people exactly like you to have a go at the sport. Sailing is one of the few sports that really do cater for all ages and abilities, men and women, and you don’t have to have had a lifelong interest in boats to take up it up.

RYA Push the Boat Out is a nationwide festival of sailing & windsurfing being staged over 9 days between 9 -17 May, introducing newcomers to the sports.

All you need for the Open Days or ‘have a go’ sessions are something warm and waterproof and soft-soled shoes .The clubs/centres will provide everything else.

Refreshments will be available and a friendly smile guaranteed as BBQs and other social activities also take place to give everyone a very warm welcome.

Last year 260 clubs and centres in Britain hosted Push the Boat Out events with 17,000 people trying sailing or windsurfing for the first time.

All 6 Northamptonshire clubs offer learn to sail courses with newcomers able to hire club boats at very low cost to practice Meanwhile Northampton Sailability, based at Pitsford Reservoir, gives people with disabilities the chance to go sailing and to sail regularly as part of the national Sailability programme, run by sailing’s national governing body, the RYA, to create more inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to get out on the water.

For full details on Push The Boat Out 2015 and what’s going on in your area visit: www.rya.org.uk/go/ptbo

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AGE UK Courses and Activities

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Computer & iPad classes (basic & 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. 9.30am – 12.30pm. 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 & 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 – 12.00 noon. £3.00 pay as you go.

Harpole Get Set Go – Harpole. Every fortnight on a Wednesday.

10.00am – 12.00 noon. 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 – 12.00 noon.

Beginners welcome. Cost: £4.50 pay as you go.

Hollowell Wellbeing Group – Hollowell. Every Thursday 10.00am – 12.00 noon. 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 – 12.00 noon. 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 – 12.00 noon. 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 friendly, fun and non-competitive. Cost £3.00 pay as you go.

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

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

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Letter to all 50+ Members Dear 50+ Members Thank you for your kind donations towards the cost of posting out this magazine.

We know how much you enjoy receiving the magazine. For many, being part of the 50+ Network and all that it offers, has made a big difference to your lives. The magazine is full of news, activities, information and wonderful adverts, offering a variety of useful products and services. For some, it is the only way we can keep you informed of latest events.

As you know, Northants 50+ network is a registered charity run by a small team of dedicated volunteers, who regularly give up their time to serve you. Costs are kept to an absolute minimum, hence this letter appearing in the magazine rather than posting it out separately.

However, we do need your help.

You can all help in several ways: If you have not already done so, it would help us immensely if you could please donate a small contribution of £5.00 per year to cover the postage and packing.You can do this simply by; a) Sending a cheque (payable to ‘Northants 50+ Network’) to: Northants 50+ Network, c/o St. Giles Parish Office, St Giles Terrace, Northampton, NN1 2BN, or b) Paying in or transferring money directly to our bank account (Please use your name as a reference): HSBC Bank Sort Code 40-3504, Account Number 92694972 or c) Payment can also be made on-line, using either your PayPal account or your credit/debit card, simply log into our website http://northantsfiftyplus.co.uk/makedonation-northants-fifty-plus-network and follow the instructions.

If you have time on your hands and would like to help us in your local area, please do get in touch with me. We are looking for help in all areas throughout of the county.

If you have access to the internet, you have a choice of receiving a printed copy of the 50+ magazine in the post or reading it on line via our website .As the magazine comes out quarterly, we would like to keep you informed of events happening between issues. Therefore, if you have an email address but never receive emails from us, please let me know your email address so that we can keep you updated.

Please be assured that this data is protected and will not be passed to any third party without your permission.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Kind regards.

Tony Allen Vice-Chairman Northants 50+ Network

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Secretary: Susan 01604 812144 Events Secretary: Sandra 01604 718098 Emergencies Age UK Northamptonshire Gas: 0800 111 999 Reception: 01604 611200 Electricity: 0800 056 8090 Service Advice: 0845 677 2220 Police: 03000 111 222 Lifetime Courses: 01604 629595 Water: 08457 145145 Associations Hospitals RNIB (Blind): 0303 123 9999 PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) NAB (Blind): 01604 719193 - Northampton: 01604 545784 RNID (Deaf): 0808 808 0123 - Kettering: 01536 493305 The Stroke Association: 01604 687727 Northampton Admissions: 01604 545475 MIND (Mental Health): 01604 230748 “ Reception: 01604 634700 Care & Repair “ A&E: 01604 545601 Corby: 01536 447960 Kettering Admissions: 01536 492000 Daventry: 0137 302322 Isebrook Reception: 01933 440099 Kettering: 01536 406590 “ Admissions: 01933 492350 Northampton: 01604 782250 Pensions/Benefits Community Transport Schemes Pension Service: 0845 606 0265 NDDS(Northampton): 01604 583553 Various Shopmobility Northampton: 01604 233714 British Red Cross: 01604 678500 Shopmobility Wellingborough: 01933 228844 (Dial a wheelchair service) TADD (Towcester & Daventry): Citizens Advice Bureau: 0844 855 2122 01327 810300 Victim Support: 01604 603477 Gayton and Tiffield: 01327 353352 Northampton Volunteer Centre: Lilbourne: 01788 860742 01604 637522 Rushton: 01536 418047 South Northants Volunteer Bureau: Serve Rushden 01933 315555 01327 358264 Shire Community Services: 01933 223636 County Council Services: 0300 126 1000 Volunteer Action Oundle 01832 275433 Customer Services Dementia Care Adult Care Team: Including Helpline: 0845 3000 336 Meals on Wheels Daventry: 0777 336 4580 Blue Badge Scheme Kettering/Corby: 0771 748 5045 Care Services Northampton: 0788 411 8944 Adult Learning Wellingborough: 0788 411 8693 Safeguarding issues

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