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13 Steps
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What’s New
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08 Contents List summer 2015 13 Steps to Keeping Healthy. . . . . . 06 Some tips to improve your health and wellbeing.
What’s New in the Legal World?. . . . . . . . . 08 Are you up to date on the latest legal rules?
Protecting Against Summer Heat. . . . . . . . 09 A few helpful tips to keep you healthy in the Summer heat.
20 Things to do with your Grandchildren this Summer . . . . . . . . . 10 There’s something for every grandparent and grandchild in our list of activities.
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What’s the Care Act?. . . 11 The Care Act is the most important legislative change affecting the care sector in over a generation.
Scams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bradford retirees warned as alarming new figures show the extent of scamming.
Top Tips for Avoiding Scams. . . . . . . 12 Could you spot a scam?
Key Safes. . . . . . . . . . . 13 Do you need your Key Safe replacing?
Keighley Over 50’s. . . . 13 Information about our over 50’s group.
Bradford & District Older Poeple’s Alliance. . . . . . 13 Could you be our new committee member?
Open House . . . . . . . . . 13 Everyone is welcome!
Products & Services. . . 14 Information about a few of the services we provide.
Our Shops . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Information about our gift aid scheme and our shop locations.
Puzzle Page. . . . . . . . . . 18 Test your mind with a sudoku and a wordsearch.
Raspberry and Lemon Cake. . . . . . . . . . 18 This recipe is a perfect Summer treat!
We’ve Launched Our New Befriending Scheme. . . 19 Would you, or someone you know, benefit from our new befriending scheme?
Volunteers Needed. . . . 20
Volunteers urgently needed in Bradford and District.
What’s On with Member Groups. . . . . . 21 A timetable of the groups around Bradford and District.
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Contact us For information about our services, how you can help us or media enquiries please contact:
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Hello everyone and welcome to the first edition of our ‘new look’ Voice magazine. A team of dedicated staff have been working hard over the past few months to improve the look and feel of the magazine which we hope our readers will like. We are now planning to produce Voice each quarterly season and we will be increasing the distribution of the magazine, so that even more people will have the opportunity to read it. Our aim is to continue to further improve the content of the magazine, as well as developing our online access for those readers who have access to a computer. Please do let us have any comments about the new format, also your opinions and views on the type of information you would like to see – your feedback is always very welcome. Since our last edition of Voice, we are delighted to let you know that Bradford Council have renewed the funding for the following services: Walk from Home; Information & Advice; Mary Seacole Court; Denholme Elders and Wellbeing Cafe; Keighley Over 50’s and Older People’s Group Support services. This is brilliant news which confirms the value of these services to the older people of Bradford and District. I am also pleased to inform you that our Lottery funded Befriending Team is now in place – Aliya, Mandy and Nazma are now working hard to liaise with clients and other befriending groups to further develop our successful Befriending service across the Bradford District.
I know that it is still only July, but I think it is probably worth letting you know in advance that our AGM this year is planned for October 23rd and as usual will be held in the Banqueting Suite in City Hall. Anyone is welcome to attend, although space is limited and therefore early booking is essential. Please contact Geri on either 01274 395144 or geraldine.baxter@ ageukbradfordanddistrict.org.uk for more information. You’ll find this issue full of ways to ensure you have a great summer, including '20 Things to do with your Grandchildren this Summer’ and for those who enjoy going out and about, why not take a look at the ‘What’s On’ section to see the activities you could enjoy. Have a lovely summer!
Colin Colin Gornall Chief Executive Age UK Bradford & District
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The Harley Street Dental Studio, says: ‘It becomes especially important to floss regularly as we get older, because gums often start to recede, creating more nooks and crannies where food and bacteria can become trapped. ‘I recommend flossing at least once a day – ideally before bed. It’s a good idea to floss before you brush and if you wear glasses, put them on first so that you can see what you’re doing. ‘Dental floss can be tricky to grip, so I advise my older patients to use interdental brushes, which are easier to hold and can be moved back and forth between teeth more easily. ‘Alternatively, there’s a device called an Air Floss, which fires a jet of water in between teeth at the push of a button. When you use one of these, flossing takes less than two minutes.’
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Steps to Keeping Healthy
Take advantage of the summer months to try some of the steps below to maintain or improve your health and wellbeing.
1. Put the Kettle On
Dehydration can make us feel tired and confused, so it’s important to make sure that you’re having enough to drink. Older people are particularly susceptible to dehydration because we aren’t as sensitive to the feeling of thirst and our kidneys don’t function as efficiently as they did when we were younger. NHS guidelines recommend drinking 8 medium-sized (150ml) glasses of water each day. Tea, coffee and squash all count towards this total – but look
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for low-sugar varieties and, if you take sugar in your tea, try to cut down.
2. Floss Before Bed
Using dental floss helps to prevent gum disease by removing pieces of food and plaque from between the teeth. If it’s left to build up you might notice sore or bleeding gums, and studies have shown links between a build up of dental plaque and heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, strokes and lung disease. Dental Hygienist Sally Goss, from
According to NHS guidelines, healthy adults aged over 65 should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate activity per week, plus muscle strengthening activity on two or more days. ‘Yoga and Tai Chi can be very helpful for older people, as they help to increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls,’ says fitness expert Ben Coomber. ‘Walking, swimming, aqua aerobics and dancing are also good, fun ways to build fitness and you can strengthen muscles by using light hand weights as you sit in a chair.’ Denholme Elders offers lots of great activites for those wanting to improve their level of fitness.
4. Eat More Snacks
You may have been brought up to believe that eating between meals is bad for you, but that’s really not the case. ‘If you can’t manage much food in one go, then eat little and often,’ says Gaynor Bussell from the British Dietetic Association. ‘Research shows that eating regularly helps prevent weight gain.’ However, that doesn’t mean that you should fill up on sugary treats like cakes and biscuits – half a sandwich, cheese on toast, soup, a bowl of cereal or a couple of crumpets are all good options.
5. Buy a Pair of Trainers
Sore or painful feet can really affect your ability to lead a full and active life. It’s tempting to stay indoors if you can’t find a pair of comfortable shoes and relying on slippers can make some foot problems
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6. Get a Vitamin D Boost
eczema, heart disease and asthma. It can also boost the immune system, help to fight infections, burn calories and relieve pain. According to an Oxford study, it can even have a positive effect on rheumatoid arthritis for up to 12 hours. So watch your favourite television comedy, visit a comedy club or spend time with people who make you laugh.
9. Book an Eye Test
We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight on our skin – so it’s no surprise that many us are deficient, especially during the winter months. That’s why many doctors recommend a daily vitamin D supplement – especially if you’re over 65. ‘Vitamin D is a supplement really worth taking as its hard to get enough in the UK,’ says GP Dr Ellie Cannon. ‘We know that vitamin D is great for bone health as it helps the body use calcium, so this is particularly important for older people. ‘Studies recently have also shown that it may lower your chances of developing some cancers.’
Your eyesight is probably changing as a natural part of the ageing process, but regular check-ups can help you to retain the best possible quality of vision. Emma Coulthurst, spokesperson for Specsavers, says: ‘As we age we become more susceptible to certain problems such as cataracts, floaters, glaucoma and macular degeneration. ‘This is why we recommend that people have their eyes tested at least every two years, as this means we can diagnose and treat these conditions early.’ Eye tests are free if you’re over 60, and Specsavers offers a 25% discount on glasses from the £69 range or above to customers aged 60-plus.
7. Share the Cooking
10. Take up a New Hobby
You can save some time and money by sharing cooking duties with friends or family. Either take it in turns to cook once or twice a week, or join forces to cook different parts of the meal. ‘If you have lost enthusiasm for cooking then try and eat with friends or family as much as possible,’ says British Dietetic Association spokesperson, Gaynor Bussell. ‘Cooking for others can increase your interest in meal preparation and you can challenge yourself by cooking a new dish each week. This will encourage you to eat a greater variety of foods and have a more balanced diet.’
8. Have a Good Laugh
Did you know that laughter really can be a great remedy for all kinds of conditions? Researchers say that it can help with conditions including diabetes,
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It’s easy to become lonely and isolated, especially if you live alone. A recent report by think tank Demos found that over-65s in Britain are lonelier than those in the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. Experts say that loneliness increases the risk of heart disease and dementia and makes sufferers less likely to exercise and to drink more. The best way to get out and about and spend time with others is to find a new hobby and join a club or social group. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a book club, a dancing class, a walking group or computer workshop, try something new and exciting. Check with your local library or community centre to find out what’s going on in your area and make it a regular date in your diary.
11. Get Your Hearing Checked
perfect – and it might well be. But your hearing can fade gradually without you noticing, as the small, hair-like cells within the ear get worn out over the years. When this happens, you don’t go deaf – but you will find it harder to hear sounds clearly, particularly if there’s a lot of background noise. You may benefit from a hearing test if other people comment the volume of your television or radio is turned up very high, if you find it hard to follow dialogue when watching a film, or if you struggle to follow a conversation when more than one person is talking. Ask your GP to carry out a hearing test if you’re worried.
12. Have an Early Night
Many of us have trouble getting – or staying – asleep as we get older. This can leave us tired and grumpy as, contrary to common belief, we still need the same amount of sleep we did when we were younger. Napping during the day, then staying up later in the evening can just make the problem worse – it’s more helpful to establish a regular routine and get to bed at a sensible time. So make a warm, milky drink and head to bed with a book. You can listen to the radio, but avoid watching television or using a computer, as these make it harder to wind down.
13. Exercise Your Brain
New US research shows that keeping your brain active by reading, writing, completing a crossword or doing a Sudoku puzzle can help to delay memory loss and even reduce the onset, or progression of Alzheimer’s disease. However, German researchers found that you need to keep your mind AND body active to get the most benefit – so 30 minutes of exercise, such as gardening, housework or a gentle walk, combined with 30 minutes of puzzlesolving, on top of your usual daily activities, could help to ward off dementia.
You might think that your hearing is
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worse and increase the risk of slips or falls. ‘Many people wear slippers if their feet are hurting, but this can make things worse as they encourage you to shuffle rather than letting the joints work as they should,’ says Mike O’Neil, Consultant Podiatrist and spokesperson for the College of Podiatry. ‘A pair of running shoes is the best option as these provide a good amount of shock absorption and stability and also support the arch.’
What’s New in the Legal World? Intestacy Rules Since 1st October 2014 the way a person’s estate is distributed if they die without leaving a Will has been updated and made more straightforward. However it is not a good thing to rely on the law to distribute your worldly goods – it may not give them to the people you would like. For married people or couples in a civil partnership, what happens to the estate when one dies depends on whether or not you have any children. If there are no children the survivor will inherit the whole estate. If there are children the survivor will inherit the first £250,000, half the remainder and the personal effects. Most people assume this effectively gives the whole estate to the survivor. But just think – what if the house is in the sole name of the one that has died? If the house is worth more than £250,000 will the survivor still have a roof over their head if the children from the deceased’s first marriage do not get on with the surviving second spouse? If the surviving second spouse does inherit the whole estate and died intestate their estate would pass to their family, leaving nothing to the family of the first to die. There is one thing worse than leaving no will at all – that’s leaving a badly drafted will. Preparing a will is not a straightforward simple task. You should put the distribution of everything you own in the hands of someone qualified to give you the best advice.
Care Act 2015 The first part of this Act came into force on the 1st April 2015. The Act will have a significant impact on the provision of care, who is responsible for providing it, and
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what is paid for the care received. This is the “cap on care fees” that has been much publicised. The cap of £72,000 is for the cost of care and support; it does not include daily living costs – rent; food; utilities and other living expenses. These costs have been set at a national amount of £230 per week. What this means is that once a person has paid a total of £72,000 towards their CARE costs, the local authority will then take over this payment. The person will still have to pay their daily living costs. Further changes will be introduced in April 2016 relating to the amount of money you can have before you have to pay your own care and support costs. You should however be aware that it is not just your capital that is taken into account; your income is also taken into account.
Lasting Powers of Attorney Most people are aware of the Lasting Powers of Attorney that were introduced in 2007. These replaced Enduring Powers of Attorney and for the first time allowed you to appoint someone as your attorney for health and welfare matters. The first forms were very long and there were boxes that many people forgot to tick that meant the LPA was not valid. A new set of forms was introduced shortly after the first set and were an improvement, being shorter and with fewer boxes to tick. In July this year the forms are to be changed again. Any LPAs prepared on the older forms (as long as they have been correctly completed) will still be valid but the new forms should be easier to use and complete. Article written by Susan Wright,
Whitaker Firth SOLICITORS
Specialist advice from lawyers who care: • Lasting Powers of Attorney • Wills and Probate • Care Home Fees • Court of Protection Contact Susan Wright
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Solicitor at Whitaker Firth Solicitors.
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Protecting Yourself Against
Summer Heat
Sunscreen
Use sunscreen with sun protective factor (SPF) 15 or higher, and both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) protection. Sunscreen wears off. Remember to reapply every two hours, especially if you are swimming or sweating. Check the sunscreen’s expiration date. Sunscreen without an expiration date has a shelf life of no more than three years, but its shelf life is shorter if it has been exposed to high temperatures.
Shade Seek shade, especially around midday. You can reduce your risk of skin damage and skin cancer by seeking shade under an umbrella, tree or other shelter. Your best bet to protect your skin is to use sunscreen or wear protective clothing when you’re outside – even when you’re in the shade.
Clothing Wear clothing to protect exposed skin. Loose-fitting long-sleeved shirts and long trousers made from tightly woven fabric offer the best protection. A wet T-shirt offers much less UV protection than a dry one. Darker colours may offer more protection than lighter colours. Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) is a rating generally used for clothing
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and other fabrics that protect you from the sun. It indicates what fraction of the sun’s UV rays can penetrate the fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for example, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin. Keep in mind that a typical T-shirt has an UPF rating lower than 15, so use other types of protection as well.
Hats For the most protection, wear a hat with a wide brim (3-inch or greater) all the way around that shades your face, ears and the back of your neck. It also covers the scalp where it is difficult to apply sunscreen. A tightly woven fabric, such as canvas, works best to protect your skin from UV rays. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sun light through. A darker hat may offer more UV protection. If you wear a baseball cap, you should also protect your ears and the back of your neck by wearing clothing that covers those areas, using sunscreen with at least SPF 15, or by staying in the shade.
Sunglasses Sunglasses protect your eyes from UV rays and reduce the risk of cataracts. They also protect the tender skin around your eyes from sun exposure. Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block as close to 100% of both
UVA and UVB rays as possible. When you’re shopping for sunglasses, choose a pair that has one of the following: • The CE Mark and British Standard (BS EN ISO 12312-1:2013) • A UV 400 label • A statement that the sunglasses offer 100% UV protection Think about the side of your eyes, and consider sunglasses with wide or wraparound arms.
Moisturiser Use a daily moisturiser for your face that contains an SPF of at least 15. The skin on your face is more sensitive to sun damage than the rest of your body.
Antioxidants Antioxidants provide some protection against the sun’s UV rays. Fill up on fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of green tea this summer for maximum protection for your skin.
Reflective surfaces Reflective surfaces, such as water, snow, and sand increase your risk of sun damage because these surfaces reflect up to 85% of the sun’s UV rays. If you can’t avoid them, make sure every exposed body part has sunscreen, and remember to wear a hat or a cap to protect your skin.
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Summer is here! We want to be outside, sunbathing, swimming or just barbecuing in the back garden. Whilst summer means fun in the sun, make sure you avoid the consequences of overexposure to the sun like sunburn, premature aging of the skin, wrinkling and skin cancer, by following these simple tips.
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Things to do with your Grandchildren this Summer Today’s grandparents are more actively involved than ever as childcare providers, weekend hosts, live-in family members and visiting playmates. Find some fun ideas for activities to enjoy with your grandchildren next time you’re together. There’s something for every grandparent and grandchild on our list of summer activities. Find volunteering opportunities. 01
Either helping people out of the heat or something outdoors. It’s a great season for turning the kids onto helping others less fortunate.
Go on a nature walk. Pointing out 02 bugs, trees, birds and butterflies. Bring along your binoculars.
Make a shoebox guitar. Take a 03
shoebox and cut a hole on one end of the box. In the hole, insert a kitchen towel roll (minus the kitchen towels, of course) and tape it in place. This makes it look like the neck of a guitar. Take 4 or 5 rubber bands of various widths and lengths and stretch them lengthwise over the lid.
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elected official. Children, these days, have a lot on their mind, no matter how old they are. Encourage your grandchildren to express their concerns about life, the environment, gas prices or even just to say “great job” (if that’s how they feel) – by writing to the Queen, your local MP, or Councillor.
Play a board game. Take your pick! 05
On a rainy day or at the end of a long
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day, sit down and play a game of Monopoly or Snakes and Ladders. Bowling alley with bottles. Need: One 06
round, heavy ball such as a basketball or a football and 10 empty plastic bottles. Fill each bottle about ¼ full with sand or water, making them just heavy enough to stand up but just light enough to be knocked down by the ball. Find an area for your alley, such as a driveway or a flat, grassy area or even a long, furniture-free hallway in the house. Set up the bottles in the traditional bowling pin grid.
Ride a bike. Ride to someplace 07
new or show your grandchildren around your neighbourhood.
Organise photos into albums. Not only 08
is this a perfect way to save memories, but there’s no wrong way to do it. You can create one for each family member or put albums in chronological order or even theme them by events (Birthday, Halloween, Christmas). Record dates, names and places by each photo.
Take a hike. More and more 09
grandparents are joining their grandchildren in getting outdoors
and staying fit. A hike is a good way to do just that, as well as to spend time together. Go on a picnic. Even if you travel 10
no further than your back garden. Set out a blanket and bring portable music and a Frisbee.
Teach your grandchildren a hobby you 11 love. For example crocheting, knitting, guitar, woodworking, cooking etc.
Go to a farmer’s market. Making 12 a game out of finding one item for each letter of the alphabet (apples, broccoli, carrots, etc.).
Collect seashells at the beach. 13
Later, paint them using watercolours and give them out as favours at the next family dinner.
Cut up pillowcases for costumes. 14
Your natural reaction is probably not to ruin the perfectly good pillowcases. But they happen to make great costumes, such as a superhero, ghost, domino, playing card, Greek goddess or warrior, and more. Glue on felt pieces for the pattern instead of using markers.
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The Care Act is the most important legislative change affecting the care sector in over a generation.
Play pretend store. Set up a room to 15
resemble a supermarket and have your grandchildren ‘shop’ for items. It’s an easy and great way to teach them a variety of lessons – from shapes and colour and sizes, to various food groups and healthy food choices, to addition and subtraction and the value of money.
Go to the park and take 16 a walk and relax.
Go camping at your local woods, a 17
scenic campsite or even your backyard.
Play spin the globe. Close your 18
eyes, spin a globe and stick your finger on a spot. When it stops, talk about the destination and what it would be like to live there.
Play tongue twisters. How much would 19
a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? We have no idea. We’re still trying to figure out why Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Draw a life-size self-portrait. Using a 20
large roll of paper spread out on the floor, have your grandchild lie down on it and then you trace around him/ her using a black marker. Then switch, and have fun him/her trace you. Grab a mirror and fill in the features of your face with crayons and markers. Colour in the clothing, and then hang the picture on the wall or the front door.
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It brings together 60 years of health and social care legislation into a single statute and in the process repeals or substantially amends over 30 Acts of Parliament going back to the National Assistance Act of 1948. It will fundamentally affect the relationship of the person to the state where it concerns the provision of care and support. The Care Act 2014 received Royal Assent on 14 May 2014 with its attendant statutory guidance being issued on 23 October 2014. It came into force on 15 April 2015. The fundamental change it represents is that duties are defined in terms of responses to need rather than delivering specified services when people meet certain eligibility criteria. As there are 506 pages of statutory guidance underpinning the Act, this does not mean that local authorities have complete freedom as to how they respond to that need. Rather the act looks forward to improve the outcomes and experience of care, secure more
effective use of public and community resources by providing a range of choices and put more control into the hands of those looking for solutions to their care and support needs.
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Social care law and policy has evolved over more than 65 years, incorporating around 30 Acts of Parliament, but reform has usually been piecemeal.
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The government hopes to avoid, reduce or delay a significant proportion of care needs arising by early intervention rather than crisis management.
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as alarming new figures show the extent of scamming A recent survey has found that 53 per cent of older people (aged 65+) believe they’ve been targeted by fraudsters, and that while many do not respond, of those who do 70 per cent of people of all age groups said that they had personally lost money. The research suggests that a third of older people who responded to a scam may have lost £1,000 or more. With the new pension reforms Age UK Bradford and District is warning people who will now have access to large pots of pension savings to be extra cautious. Margaret Lawford, Manager at Age UK Bradford & District Information and Advice Centre said; "While the increased flexibility is good for older people, we are concerned about the increased risk of scams to those over 50" "We urge those who may be worried to make an appointment with our Money Advice Service held at our offices every other Tuesday. You can also go to the Government-backed website Pension wise which has useful information regarding what you can do with your pension pot and also how to best avoid scams and how to report them."
You can contact Age UK Bradford & District Information & Advice Centre on 01274 391190 or email info@ ageukbradfordanddistrict.org.uk alternatively call in and see us at our offices at 32 Kirkgate, Bradford BD1 1QN
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Top tips for avoiding scams Don’t rush into anything If you think you’ve been offered a great deal, don’t agree to it immediately. A genuine offer is unlikely to require an instant decision. Ask your friends and family what they think or call Age UK Bradford & District Information & Advice on 01274 391190 or Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06. For suspected pension scams call The Pensions Advisory Service on 0300 123 1047.
Make sure the company is reputable Before you commit to buying, check the seller. Does the company have a contact number that works and a postal address, is it a member of a trade association? Financial companies must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – you can check at www.fca.org.uk/ register or call 0800 111 6768.
Get a quote Always try to get more than one written quotation before agreeing to a trader doing work at your home. Make sure you know their name and address so you can contact them again if things go wrong. Ideally seek recommendations from friends or neighbours, or contact our Age UK Bradford & District ‘Helping Hands’ team on 01274 728259, for support finding a suitable contractor for the job at a competitive hourly rate.
Be wise to cold call scams Ignore unsolicited invitations such as letters, emails or phone calls offering a brilliant investment or saying you’ve won a lottery. Ignore them and never reply – it shows your details are active which will encourage scammers to contact you again. Contact the Mailing Preference Service on 0845 703 4599 to have you name taken off UK direct mailing lists. Check your email account is set up to filter spam.
Be aware of new pension scams New rules allowing people to access their pension pots from age 55 have brought with them new scams. Be cautious of anyone that claims to know about loopholes, talks about overseas investments or says you can get your money before age 55. The FCA lists current scams at www.fca.gov.uk/ scamsmart. Visit the Government’s Pension Wise website for free and impartial guidance on your pension options at www.pensionwise.gov.uk.
Report it Anyone can be taken in by a scam, so don’t feel embarrassed or ashamed if it happens to you. If you think you’ve been scammed, or you’ve spotted a scam contact Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 to report it and get help.
Know who’s on your doorstep If you answer the door to someone you don’t know, ask for an identity card and check it. You could phone the company they represent to check who they are. Think about putting up a notice saying you don’t buy on the doorstep. If you’re suspicious or the caller won’t leave, call 999 and ask for the police.
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Bradford retirees warned
Helping Hands Team Supply & Install
New Police Approved Key Safes West Yorkshire Police have issued urgent security advice regarding rotary dial key safes and have strongly suggested that ALL keys are removed from the Rotary Dial type key safes: Rotary dial key safes may be forced open and the key found inside could be used to gain entry to the property. This type of key safe is not a recommended security product by West Yorkshire Police. We strongly suggest that ALL keys are removed from the Rotary Dial type key safes. Alternative arrangements should be made with family and carers for the safe storage of keys. Age UK Bradford & District Helping Hands Team supply and fit the C500 Police approved Key safe for £80.00. Contact 01274 728259 if you need to replace your rotary dial key safe. Our installer WILL NOT set your code, ensuring total security for you.
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BO PA
(Bradford and District Older People’s Alliance) Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to make a difference for Older People? Do you want to use your skills to make positive changes in your community?
WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO: BOPA is an established and successful community based organisation working on behalf of older people in Bradford and District so that they may have a collective voice, helping to influence and shape health and wellbeing service development. There are many ways you can get involved, you could be a committee member or attend/host an Older People’s Forum at your local group/centre venue.
Keighley Over 50’s When? Monday and Wednesday 10:00 – 2:00 Where? Keighley Shared Church Hall, Market Street, Keighley BD21 5AD What do we offer? holesome healthy food at a reasonable price in a friendly W and welcoming place. Activities include:
• Walking Group • Craft Classes • Hate Crime Reporting Centre • Pensioners Action Group • Gentle Exercise • Information on Insurance etc.
• Fashion Shows • Bring and Buy Sales • Organised Trips • Dementia Friendly • Book Club
Contact details: John Hanson 07954 376644 john.hanson@ageukbradfordanddistrict.org.uk
Open House
everyone is welcome! If you would like to come and meet friends, old and new in a warm and happy venue and atmosphere then the Open House at St George's Concert Hall is the place to go. Open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday each week, with the exception of Bank Holidays. A weekly Exercise Class runs alternate Monday and Tuesday and occasional speakers and events are always enjoyable.
For further enquiries or to get involved contact Carol Peltier on 01274 395144 or email carol.peltier@ageukbradfordanddistrict.org.uk
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Products & Services
Call in and see us at Age UK Bradford & District Information & Advice, 32 Kirkgate, Bradford BD1 1QN or call 01274 391190 Over 50s home insurance
You could save money with Age UK Home Insurance Pay monthly at no extra cost (0% APR representative)
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Pop in for a quote at: Age UK Bradford & District Trading Limited 32 Kirkgate Bradford BD1 1QN Mon - Fri 9am to 3pm
You can also call your local Age UK office:
0800 032 0438*
www.ageukinsurance.com Buying through the Age UK Group helps us make later life a better life Age UK Home Insurance is provided by Ageas Insurance Limited * If you call the 0800 number and your local office is not available, your call will be answered by Age UK Enterprises or Ageas Insurance Limited. Age UK Enterprises Limited is a commercial services arm of Age UK (registered charity number 1128267) and donates its net profits to Age UK. Promoter: Age UK Enterprises Limited, Tavis House, 1–6 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9NA. H5083V1JAN15 DA009025_15
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Over 50s travel insurance
Relax… with Age UK Travel Insurance No upper age limit Cover for medical conditions wherever possible*
The Age UK Guaranteed Funeral Plan helps save loved ones worry and money 3 Beat rising funeral costs by paying at today’s prices 3 Support loved ones at a difficult time 3 Take care of things now
Pop in for a quote at: Age UK Bradford & District Trading Limited 32 Kirkgate Bradford BD1 1QN (Open Mon - Fri 9am to 3pm) You can also call your local Age UK office:
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Age UK Bradford & District Trading Limited 32 Kirkgate Bradford BD1 1QN or call
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OUR Shops Our charity shops sell your donated goods to help fund vital services for the over 50’s in the Bradford and District area. We are always pleased to accept the following donations: Unwanted gifts Children’s clothing, toys and games Men’s and women’s clothing and shoes Books and multimedia like DVDs, CDs and vinyl Vintage goods Accessories, jewellery, belts, handbags Bric-a-brac, crockery, glassware, bakeware, household linen & ornaments Some small electricals A ny old clothes or textiles that are no longer useable can still raise money by being sold to textile merchants.
Gift Aid In retail our teams have been very busy over the last year, not only with the day to day running of the shops, but also organising extra fundraising activities. We have held tombolas and raffles, a tarot card reading, participated in a fashion show and held a variety of festive events throughout the calendar. We have increased the amount of items we can recycle and receive money for such as old and foreign coins, CDs, jewellery, mobile phones and computer cartridges. Huge thanks go to all our staff, volunteers and all the local businesses involved in making all our activities such a success. Going forward our focus is moving to Gift Aid.
earned by charity shops acting as agents for the donor to be reclaimed. Gift Aid allows individuals who are subject to UK income tax to complete a short declaration that they are a UK taxpayer. This can be done quickly at any of our shops by providing just a few details. In order for a donation to qualify under Gift Aid the donor makes the declaration stating they would like to donate through the scheme and confirming they have paid enough tax to cover our charity’s claim. When sales have been generated through the sale of donated goods the donor is notified in writing of the value of the sales. The cash is then Gift Aided. When you sign up to our Gift Aid scheme we are able to claim 25p extra for every £1 your goods raise, free from HMRC. Gift Aid costs nothing to our customers but can make lots of money for Age UK Bradford & District. As the older population rises, demands on our resources also increase. Only with the help of people like you can we work towards a brighter future for everyone. The money raised can be spent in a variety of ways, all designed to benefit and improve the lives of the over 50’s in the Bradford and District area. So the next time you call at your local Age UK Bradford & District shop with a donation, remember to tell them you would like to join our Gift Aid club.
So what is Gift Aid and how will we benefit? Gift Aid is a UK tax incentive that enables tax effective giving by individuals to charities in the UK. It was originally intended for cash donations only, however since 2006 HMRC compliant systems have been introduced to allow tax on the income
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Bradford City Centre
Managers: Julie Fisher & Mary Taylor 01274 741171 26 Ivegate, Bradford, BD1 1SW Email: ivegate.aukb@gmail.com
Queensbury
Manager: Julie Green 01274 884925 22 High Street, Queensbury, BD13 3PA Email: queensbury.aukb@gmail.com
Wyke
Managers: Susan Brown & Jessica Barraclough 01274 693383 51 Towngate, Wyke, BD12 9JD Email: wyke.aukb@gmail.com
Keighley
Manager: Pauline Harrison 01535 610100 Unit 8 – Airedale Centre, Cooke Lane (Opposite Argos), Keighley, BD21 3PF Email: keighely.aukb@gmail.com
Shipley
Manager: Hannah Moreau 01274 531556 Unit 4-5 Arndale Mall, (Opposite Costa Coffee), Shipley, BD18 3QQ Email: shipley.aukb@gmail.com
Baildon
Managers: Lynne Todd & Lynne Woodington-Gray 01274 586658 11 Westgate, Baildon, BD17 5EH Email: baildon.aukb@gmail.com
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Delivery & Collections
01274 395144 Head Office, 13-17 Sunbridge Road, Bradford BD1 2AY.
Manager: Lesley Mills 01274 698857 231 High Street, Wibsey, BD6 1QR Email: wibsey.aukb@gmail.com
Idle
Manager: Susan Schofield 01274 619869 45-47 Bradford Road, Idle, BD10 9PB Email: idle.aukb@gmail.com
Hipperholme
01422 206312 Unit 3 Co-operative Parade, HX3 8LT Email: hipperholme.aukb@gmail.com
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Preheat the oven to 180°C/ fan 160°C/gas 4. Grease 2 x 20cm round baking tins and line the bases with baking paper. Put the butter, lemon zest and sugar into a bowl and beat together with a wooden spoon or an electric whisk until soft and creamy. Crack 1 egg into the butter and sugar mixture and beat it in with your wooden spoon or whisk. Add another egg and beat again, then repeat until you have added all 4 eggs. When you add the last egg, you will need to add a couple of spoonfuls of the flour to stop the mixture from curdling.
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A classic Victoria sponge flavoured with lemon zest and filled with raspberry jam and cream – perfect for a summer day!
We’ve Launched Our New Befriending Scheme Across the District
Sift the remaining flour and baking powder into the cake mixture, then use a metal spoon to fold in. The idea is to fold in the flour gently, so you don’t push out the air from the mixture.
Age UK Bradford and District’s Befriending Scheme is part of a Befriending Network which covers the whole of Bradford and District. It first launched in 2009 and over the years has secured funding from the Big Lottery fund. The service is run by a team of three staff, one befriending co-ordinator and two assistant co-ordinators.
With a spoon, divide the mixture between the tins. Bake for 15 minutes or until risen and cooked through. Remove the cakes from the oven and poke a skewer into the middle of each cake and see if it comes out clean. If it has some mixture on it, then put it back into the oven for a few more minutes.
Befriending is a project that is aimed at matching a trained volunteer with a service user who lacks in confidence, this could be for a variety of reasons such as, ill health, reduced mobility, bereavement, loss of confidence or relatives and friends moving away. The Befriending Scheme aims to improve confidence and wellbeing in the older person by matching them with a befriender. Befriending can start with a cup of tea and a chat or a mutually enjoyed
Make the icing. Cut the lemons in half and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Sift over the icing sugar and mix together. Poke holes all over the cakes with a skewer, then drizzle the icing over them. When cool enough to handle, tip the cakes out onto a rack, peel off the paper and leave to cool.
activity. The volunteer will provide company and social interaction through regular visits, usually on a weekly basis but dependent on the needs of the service user. Age UK Bradford & District are seeking friendly, active people who are good at listening and can spare an hour a week to befriend in their local area. We welcome volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to volunteer for the Befriending Scheme.
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To make the filling, put the cream in a clean bowl and whip until soft peaks form. Carefully mix in the jam. Spread the cream onto one of the cakes and top with the other cake. Dust with icing sugar, and top with fresh raspberries.
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Thank you to the following for their recent donations: William Potter and Alfie Potter (aged 8 and 6) donated £10.11 – change from their breakfast club and piggybanks. Mr & Mrs Harris Mr Martin Panter Mrs Shelia Ratcliffe In Memory of Vera Balfour Mrs B Kerron Mr & Mrs Booth Mrs Hesketh Mrs Callighan In Memory of Winifred Whelan Mrs C P Sutcliffe The Phoenix School – Orange Base Headrow Court Collection Tin Morrison’s Supermarket for allowing us to bag pack Yorkshire Building Society who selected us as their charity of the year in their Wyke shop Keelham Farm Shop Napoleons Casino who hosted an event and raised £456.00
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Donate gifts of money to support our work. Organise a local fundraising event with colleagues, classmates, friends and family. Give up your time and sharing your skills as a volunteer. Leave a legacy to support our work.
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Whats On with our Member Groups GROUP
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BRADFORD BD1 BRADFORD UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE (U3A)
Contact Angela Curtis on 01274 394676 or email angela77d@yahoo.co.uk. angela49d@gmail.com
Offering a range of social, The Bradford Club, intellectual, and physical 10 Piece Hall Yard BD1 1PJ activities and interests for retired and semi-retired people.
3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am.
OLDER & BOLDER A social space for older gay Contact Jonathan Cookson at & bisexual men. Yorkshire Mesmac on 01274 395815 or email j.cookson@mesmac.co.uk
Equity Centre 1 Longlands Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 2TP
Fortnightly on a Monday.
OLDER & WILDER A social space for older Contact the Equity Partnership on lesbians and bisexual women. 01274 727759 or email halyna@equitypartnership.org.uk Rachel Nauwelaerts rachel@equitypartnership.org.uk
Equity Centre 1 Longlands Street Bradford West Yorkshire BD1 2TP
Fortnightly on a Wednesday.
SUNBRIDGE ROAD MISSION Contact Suzanne on 07966 181269
An afternoon for ladies and Sunbridge Road Mission, gentlemen over 50. With Gaynor Street, regular speakers on a wide Bradford BD1 2LF range of subjects and quizzes.
Monthly on the Second Tuesday of every month 2 – 4 pm
St ANDREWS METHODIST CHURCH, UNDERCLIFFE LUNCHEON CLUB
A hot lunch and dessert, tea or coffee, and a chat. Cost for lunch is £4.35.
St Andrews Methodist Church, Otley Road, Undercliffe BD2 4QP
Fridays 12pm
ECCLESHILL RETIRED MEN’S FORUM
Recently retired with time on your hands? Join us for a cup of tea, a chat and to listen to a guest speaker. Speakers on a multitude of subjects. There is a £2.00 donation to cover the cost of the room & speaker.
Bolton Methodist Church Bolton Road BD2 4LB
Wednesdays 10am – 12pm
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Contact Jean Backhouse: 01274 820374 jeanandtonyb@hotmail.co.uk Contact Dr Peter Palmer: 01274 642907
NORTH BRADFORD RETIRED PERSONS GROUP
Social, Friendship Eccleshill Youth and and Information. Community Association, Shirley Knight 01274 636228 Mechanics Institute, Contact Barbara Hammond 93A Stone Hall Road, Eccleshill BD2 2EW
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ST.CLEMENT`S ANCHOR PROJECT LUNCH AND ACTIVITIES CLUB
Lunch and Activities £3.50 per person
St Clements Church, 294 Barkerend Road BD3 9DF
Mondays 11am – 1.15 pm
THE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE, SOCIAL DAY CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Organised activities. Includes: breakfast, hot lunch, refreshments, transport, outing contribution: (£7.00 for the whole day)
The Friendship Centre Undercliffe Lane BD3 0DW
Monday / Thursday 10am – 3pm
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Limited Places so call 01274 743054 Sam Clayton families@anchorproject.org.uk
Contact Pam at Communityworks 01274 200589 pam.knott@communityworksbradford.org.uk
BRADFORD BD4 Transport available, home St Christopher’s Church ST CHRISTOPHER'S CHURCH, HOLME WOOD, HOME FROM HOME cooked 3 course lunch and Holmewood Road BD4 9EJ CENTRE FOR OVER 55s refreshments. Activities include:
Mon, Tues, Wed and Fridays: 10am – 3pm. Friday: 12pm
HOLME CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY URC CHURCH
Tuesday 12pm – 3pm Wednesday 1.15pm – 2.30pm Thursday 10.45am – 12pm Thursday 1pm – 3pm Friday 12pm – 3pm
Contact Diane Berry on 01274 689898. diane-berry@btinternet.com
keep fit, tai chi, dominoes, indoor games, craft sessions and occasional trips out. Home cooked 3 course lunch for over 50's. No booking required, just drop in.
Over 55’s Luncheon Club Madison Avenue, Keep Fit Holmewood BD4 0JE Contact Angela Lightowler: 01274 689306 Church Service. Ann Eagan: ann.eagan@hccbradford.org Followed by lunch and games. Lunch followed by indoor bowls
BRADFORD BD5 Extend Exercise Classes St Matthews Church, Fridays ST. MATTHEWS FRIENDSHIP CLUB Contact Bernadette Jarvis 07910 575120 Wednesdays fortnightly quizzes The Cube 2pm – 3.30pm. bingo, and afternoon tea. Carr Bottom Road, Fortnightly on a A Monthly Cine Club Bankfoot BD5 9AA Wednesday afternoon (date varies).
BRADFORD BD6 BEDALE CENTRE OVER 50s GROUP
Breakfast and lunch are Bedale Community Centre available at £3. Various Bedale Drive activities, Regular trips & meals Buttershaw BD6 3ST out. Transport can be arranged via the Access bus.
Monday 10am – 1pm
ACTIVITIES AT SANDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE
Community Lunch, Bingo. Sandale Walk, Arts and Crafts. Woodside BD6 1PQ Computers don’t byte adult Computer Class
Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm Tuesdays Thursdays
Contact 01274 605860 or 78565 Vivienne Powell: powell.vivienne@sky.com
Contact Andy Walsh 01274 693095. andy@sandaletrust.org
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BRADFORD BD7 THE ANAND MILAN CENTRE Contact Mr B Mistry on 07505 116206 or Mr V Lad on 07743 949349 anandmilancentre@live.co.uk
The activities include light Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Monday, exercises, arts and crafts, St. Wilfrid’s Road BD7 2LU Wednesday cultural events, yoga and and Friday wonderful freshly made Asian 9.30am – 2pm lunches. We also provide advice and support for the elderly, which includes counselling and signposting to other services.
Lidget Green Walking CluB Contact Mazhar Ellahi 07894 793237 walking@lidgetgreenwalking.org.uk Igwok@hotmail.co.uk
Over 50’s get active project. 40 Lidget Place. BD7 2LP Wednesday Join us on a discovery of the 10am – 1pm parks of Bradford, a great way to get active and feel better.
MADHAV KENDRA DAY CENTRE Art Class Grange Interlink, Contact Mr. Chaganlal. B. Mistry on Lunch Summerville Road, BD7 1PX 01274 483383 or 07979 768653 Aswin Mistry 01274 570117 akhandhind@googlemail.com
Monday 10.30am – 12pm Tuesdays 10am – 2pm
Sujaav Project Contact for further details: Jaydev on 07976 239397 or Rasmita on 07929 000504 / rasmita9@hotmail.com
Activities include: Social meetings, chit chat, exercise, singalongs, local trips, a light snack with tea/coffee. Our purpose is to help people come out of isolation.
Tetley St Columbus Church, Legrams Lane, Bradford
Sundays 2pm – 4.30pm
THE FRIDAY LUNCH CLUB Contact Maureen Holmes: 01274 636602 maureen@ravenscliffe.org.uk
Meet and Eat. Activities include bingo and raffle. Costs £3.00. Transport can be arranged in BD10 areas
Ravenscliffe Community Association The Gateway, 45 Thackeray Road, Ravenscliffe BD10 0JR
Friday 11:30 – 2pm
Hilda Myers on 01274 617896
GREENGATES OVER 55’s CLUB
Games, entertainment, bingo and light refreshments. A small charge applies.
St John’s Greengates, Thursday Harrogate Road BD10 0LX 1.45pm–3.45pm
IDLE & THACKLEY MEN`S FORUM Contact Eric or Mary Dean 01274 615462 craftymary@talktalk.net
10.30am film shows or talks by guest speakers (non-religious non-political). Cost is £2.00.
Thackley Methodist Church Thackley Road, Thackley, Bradford BD10 0RH
Wednesdays 10am
EXTEND Contact Susan Birkbeck 07786 980659 Barbara Craven 01274 630146 andrewcraven017@btinternet.com
Extend Exercise class. Cost £2.50 including tea and biscuits.
Various Locations. Please ring to check.
Varies
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BRADFORD BD12 AVERY TULIP COURT MONTHLY COFFEE MORNING
Coffee Morning. Edward Turner Close, A small charge may apply. Low Moor BD12 0AT Contact Sue on 0370192 4953 or Ms Yvonne Graves yvonne.graves@housingandcare21.co.uk
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BOWLER CLOSE TENANTS COFFEE MORNING
Come along and join us for a friendly chat and cuppa, maybe a biscuit too. We also have Bingo evenings.
The Lounge, Low Moor, Bradford BD12 0AP
Monday mornings at 9.30am
Contact Pamela Lambert 0370 192 4956 pamela.lambert@housingandcare21.co.uk
BRADFORD BD13 THE BRONTE CAFÉ Contact Janette Hird on 07805 359467.
Wellbeing Cafe for over 50s. Mechanics Institute, For People with mild memory Main Road, Denholme problems and those who are socially isolated.
2nd Thursday of the month 2 -4 pm
OVER 60s CLUB CULLINGWORTH Philip Logan (Currently no contact number available)
Entertainment, Tea & Biscuits + Free Raffle. See the T&A for What’s On
Thursdays 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Denholme Elders Contact Janette Hird 07805 359467 janettemoore@aol.com
Gentle exercise, arts and Denholme Mechanics Institute Monday crafts, speakers, bingo, singing Main Road 10am – Midday and refreshments. Cost £2 Denholme BD13 4BL Tuesday Exercise: Yoga 10am – 1pm Cook and Eat sessions: cost £3
Queensbury Support Centre for the Elderly
Day care support for older Queensbury Baptist Church people from 60 plus, transport Chapel Lane available for those living within Queensbury BD13 2PZ Queensbury and District, but all are welcome. Lots of fun and games, trips out, a lovely two course homemade lunch plus refreshments. Daily fees apply.
Contact Barbara Peace 01274 817143 queensburysc@hotmail.co.uk
Cullingworth Village Hall Station Road Cullingworth BD13 5HN
St. James’ Church Fellowship Fellowship Group The Community Hall, Contact Janice Brook on 01274 975782 St. James’ Church, Bradford BD13 3AB St Pauls Wives Group Contact Betty Haigh 01535 271870.
Various Activities including speakers. Small charge.
CLAYTON HEIGHTS Coffee and a speaker. COMMUNITY FORUM
Carol Thirkhill 07734 513652 claytonvillagehall@gmail.com
Tues, Wed, Thurs. 10.30am – 3.30pm
Second Monday in every month 2pm – 4pm
Mechanics Institute, Main Road, Wednesday 7.30pm Denholme BD13 4LB (not summer) Clayton Heights Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Highgate Road BD13 1EG
3rd Friday of the month 10.30am
‘The Friendship Centre’ Thornaby Drive, Clayton BD14 6HP
Mondays & Fridays, 9am – 12pm
BRADFORD BD14 Cafe Clayton Estate Community Action Group
Contact Christopher Rushton: 07773 709972 / fathershands@yahoo.co.uk
CLAYTON WEDNESDAY LUNCH CLUB A friendly weekly club for
Contact Kath Jones, 01274 815126 kathjones51@hotmail.co.uk
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St John’s Community Rooms, the over 50’s. Tea and biscuits. The Avenue, Lunches for £3 Clayton BD14 6AX Afternoon activities include quizzes, dominoes, cards, and board games. Lifts to and from the club available.
Wednesday 11am to 13:30pm
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CLAYTON VILLAGE HALL Contact Carol Thirkhill: 07734 513652 claytonvillagehall@gmail.com Clayton Village Hall Men’s Group Contact: 07846 344071
Coffee Shop Clayton Village Hall Monday – Friday Groups currently using the hall Reva Syke Road BD14 6QN mornings include dance, Pilates, craft, 1st Thursday of bingo and exercise class the month 7.30pm. for over 50s. There is also an Friday Advice Worker (01274 201389 1.30pm – 3.30pm to make an appointment). Residents Meeting Cards, Dominoes, Darts, Carpet Bowls & TV. Transport can be arranged.
BRADFORD BD15 ALLERTON & LOWER GRANGE Area: CAFE WEST
Cafe West offers a range of Wanstead Crescent BD15 7PA Monday Contact Cafe West on 01274 488499 services and a friendly 11am – 12.30pm Emma Bolton: ebolton@cafewest.org.uk welcome for Older People. Tuesday Extend Gentle Exercise classes 9.30am – 12pm Royds Benefits Advice Service Tuesday Silver Threads Luncheon Club 11am – 2.30pm (only £3.50) Tuesday Falls Prevention Class 11.30am + 12.30pm Royds Debt Advice Wednesday Silver Surfers Computing for 9.30am – 12pm the over 50's Wednesday Health Wise Exercise 10am – 12pm Art for Improvers Wednesday Stop Smoking Clinic 9.30am – 11am Art Project for the over 50's Wednesday Art for Special Needs 1pm – 3pm Call into our friendly community Wednesday cafe for a meal or a cuppa at 1pm – 3pm affordable prices. Community Friday Transport available on request: 10.30am – 12.30pm call to register your details. Friday 1pm – 3pm Monday – Friday 9am – 2pm
WILSDEN THURSDAY AFTERNOON GROUP
(formerly Wilsden Senior Citizens) Margaret Holmes 01535 272036 Contact 01535 274202
Tea, biscuits, raffle See Friday’s T&A for “What’s On”
Wilsden Village Hall. Townend Wilsden BD15 0HT
2.30pm – 3.30pm Thursday pm
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Crossflatts Over 50s Part of Crossflatt’s Older People’s Association Contact 01274 566863
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Monday coffee morning 10-12, Social Room, craft and chatter 1.30-4.00, St. Aidans Square, dominoes and snooker for the Crossflatts BD16 2BN men, Tuesday bingo 1.30-4.00, Wednesday entertainment, Thursday keep fit 1.45-2.45, luncheon club 1st Saturday in the month – booking is essential.
Monday – Friday 10am – 1pm
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Baildon Recreation Centre, Green Lane, Baildon BD17 5FH
Wednesday 6.00pm -7.30pm
BRADFORD BD17 Men’s exercise group. BAILDON MENS HEALTH GROUP Contact: Michael Breen 01274 632 878 Harold Thompson 01274 413859 tommobradford9@yahoo.co.uk
BRADFORD BD18 Active Seniors Club Contact on 01274 400 381 Pam Terry: garethpterry@gmail.com
Tea, coffee and home baked St Peters Church Hall cakes. Take part in activities Moorhead Lane, such as games, entertainment, Shipley BD18 4JN knitting & crafts. All just for £1.00 per session.
Fortnightly on a Thursday 2pm – 4pm
ANCHORAGE ART GROUP Art Group. Beginners welcome. Anchorage Activity Centre, Contact Mrs. Boyd-Stenson on Small charge of £1.80 Off Westcliffe Road, 01274 582190 Shipley BD18 3DX
Thursdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm
GENTLEMENS CLUB: A club for men Christine Papai 07535 660957 Cost £3. christinepapai@hotmail.co.uk
Peaselands, Westcliffe Road, Shipley BD18 3DX
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
TUESDAY LUNCH CLUB (TLC) Lunch Club Margaret Flewitt on 01274 586465
Westcliffe Chapel, Westcliffe Road, Shipley BD18 3DX
Tuesdays 11:30 – 14:00
Keighley Shared Church Hall. Church Green BD21 5HT
First Wednesday of each month
BRADFORD BD21 – Keighley
CHURCH GREEN RUGGERS Contact Amy on 01535 669605
A couple of Craft Group specialising in rugging
Keighley Healthy Living Centre Devonshire Drop-in
Contact KHL on 01535 677177 or admin@khl.org.uk Bev Dickinson
A couple of hours for fun, 13 Scott Street friendship and the chance to Keighley BD21 2JH socialise. Play a game of cards, dominoes and other favourites over a cuppa, get advice and support on a variety of services, find out about groups in the local area or relax with a paper or magazine. £1 per session.
KEIGHLEY OVER 50s For further information please ring John Hanson, on 07954 376644 raglan28@yahoo.co.uk
Drop-in Centre and Cafe. Keighley Shared Church Hall. Monday and Fresh home prepared food is Church Green BD21 5HT Wednesday on offer at very reasonable 10am – 2pm prices. Activities and trips are also arranged. We hold regular bring & buy sales, book sales and other activities.
KENNEDY HOUSE SOCIAL GROUP
KEIGHLEY Bingo, raffle, 74 Kennedy House, Tuesday 7.30pm teas & biscuits; Hainworth Lane BD21 5BD Wednesday Homemade lunch £3; 12:00 Breakfast Club. Tea, toast Thursday 9.30am and a chat for 30p.
Contact Jean Grange or Mary Morton 01535 665724
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Thursday 10am – 12pm
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FUNCTION
KEIGHLEY THIRD AGE GROUP
A social gathering and/or The Temple Row Centre, 1st Wednesday speaker. Also available for the Temple Row, of the month over 50’s and retired people: Keighley BD21 5BD 10.30am English, History of England, Other activities take Tai Chi type exercise. place on Mon-Sun. Bookworms, French See website or call Conversation, Scrabble. for more information. Gardening Quiz, Science & Technology, Spanish. Music Appreciation, Popular Music. Walking Group. Lunch Club. The Theatre Group goes to performances in Bradford, Bingley and Keighley.
Contact Joan Rye 01535 642136. joanpeter1@btopenworld.com
Keighley & District Italian Social meeting. Last meeting Health & Welfare ORganisation of the month a home cooked
MEETING PLACE
WHEN
Keighley Healthy Living Centre, Wednesdays 13 Scott Street BD21 2JH 12.30pm – 4pm
Carolina De Matteis 07814 425964
traditional Italian meal.
SILVER LINERS Contact: 01535 608100 John Yaxley: janette.jones@talktalk.net
A varied schedule made up of Church of Nazarene, movie time, Information Oakworth Road, afternoons, we invite speakers Keighley BD21 1QS to come and share useful information with us, quizzes and games and, at the end of the month, we try and have a monthly trip out.
WEST LANE 50+ SOCIAL GROUP Bingo, socialising and Farish House Community Sheila Stubbs 01535 670031 refreshments. Room, South Street, Keighley BD21 1DQ
Thursday 2pm
2nd Tuesday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm
LS29 Entertainment, outings, games Clark Foley Centre, Ilkley Senior Citizen’s Club Alison Ledgerwood 01943 607016 and talks. Cunliffe Road, (CF Centre) Ilkley LS29 9DZ
love later life
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MEETING PLACE
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VARIOUS LOCATIONS EXTEND (MAINLY) SEATED EXERCISE, TO MUSIC
Gentle, effective and fun, will improve your posture, Contact Liz for details, 07505 145153. mobility and social life! EXTEND – BE FIT, HAVE FUN, Gentle Exercise to music to MAKE FRIENDS get those toes tapping. Come Contact Kath Crabtree on 07950 005080 along and have some fun.
Staincliffe Court, Silsden; Mondays Farish House, Keighley, 9.30am – 10.40am Bolton Villas Church, Tuesdays Livingstone Rd, 3pm – 4pm Wrose, Thursdays Maple Court, 9.45am – 10.45am Ash Terrace, Thursdays Bingley, 11.15am – 12pm Heygate Close, Monday Baildon, 10am – 11.15am St Peter’s Church, Tuesday Moorhead Lane, 10am – 11.15am Saltaire, Wednesday Bennett Court, 10.30am – 11.30am Otley, Wednesday Wrose Hill Chapel 12.45pm – 1.45pm St Margaret's Church Hall, Thursday Frizinghall. 10.30am – 11.45am
KEEP MOVING EXERCISE SESSIONS Come along to Keep fit Victoria Hall, Queensbury Monday Contact Jenny Finn 01274 835234 Circuit based and seated Little House, Bingley 10:30 – 11:30am Exercises available Baildon Recreation Centre Monday Eccleshill Swimming Pool 1:30 – 3:30pm Wednesday 10:00-11:15am Thursday 10:00- 11:00am SITBFIT Musical Chair Aerobics. Musical Chair Aerobics. Ideal for people unable to do Contact Coleen Barlow on 0781 8691685 standing exercise.
Locations include: Phone for Great Horton, more details St George’s Hall BD1, Denholme, St. Paul’s (Manningham), Heaton and Cancer Support Centre BD9
Please let us know of any changes to these listings: 01274 395144
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CLAYTON ELECTRICAL Domestic, Commercial and Industrial work carried out. Complete rewiring All internal and external work undertaken Fitting of extra lights and sockets Repairs and renewals carried out
DCL ELECTRICAL Chris Griggs
Call for a free no obligation Quotation Tel: 01274 608723 Mob: 07738 901705 (24HRS)
Friendly service with no job too small.
Web: WWW.DCELECTRICAL.CO.UK All work complies with Part P regulations
Tel: 01274 817000 Mobile: 07785 297000
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Taylors Gas & Electrical Services
Electrical Services
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• Full & Partial Rewires darren@taylorgasandelectrical.co.uk • Extra Lights & Sockets • Fuse Board Updates 01274 649791 • Security Alarm & Lighting Systems 07557 736043 • Cooker & Shower Points 2A Acacia Drive • Maintenance Contracts
Gas Services
• Same Day Boiler Exchanges • Up to 10 Year Warranty • Boiler - Repairs - Service • Full Central Heating Systems • Power Flushing • Cookers & Fires Installed and Serviced
Sandy Lane Bradford BD15 9JY
T Dickinson
Plumbing & Heating Engineer All aspects of plumbing undertaken including: Plumbing Bathrooms Fitted Kitchens Central Heating Boiler Changes Small Plumbing Repairs Also fitting of Karndean Flooring
Tel: 01274 296841 Mobile: 07774 168985 22 Moor Close Ave, Queensbury Bradford, BD13 2BS
T: 01274 422774
M: 07863 563510
NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL ALL ASPECTS OF PLUMBING & GAS SERVICING
• Vokera Compact Boiler with FREE Roomstat & 5 yrs Warranty from £1000 • Up to 10 Years Warranty on Selected Boilers • Power Flushing from £200 • Gas Servicing & Repairs from £40
• Boiler Exchanges From £875 Band A • 2 Yrs FREE servicing & half price services for the duration of the warranty of boiler • Central Heating Installed from £1800 • Complete Bathroom Makeovers from £200
Rewires Mains Board Changes Extra Lighting Points CCTV
• Outside Lights • Extra Sockets •Garden Lighting
J Forde Plumbing & Heating Gas Safe Registered 199603 Installation, Servicing and Repairs of Gas Appliances plus all Plumbing Work Home telephone: 01274 601741 Mobile: 07970 208492
TIME FOR YOU
DOMESTIC CLEANING Drains Unblocked Fast
Inclusive of Sink - Baths - WCs Gutters
Repaired or Replaced Inclusive of Fall Pipes Gutters cleaned out from as little as £25 No Job too Small
Call Mark on 07801 886112 or Email drainbuster@hotmail.com
For the past 10 years we have been providing properly screened and vetted domestic cleaners, with the same cleaner visiting you every time. Be it weekly or fortnightly tasks would include: • Vacuuming & dusting • Washing down paintwork
• Cleaning kitchens, toilets & bathrooms • Ironing etc
Call or email for further information bradford@timeforyou.co.uk
Reasonably priced and flexible
Tel: 01535 640836
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Jane’s Cleaning Service Local, reliable & honest cleaners who work to a high standard at all times
Fully insured & DBS CHECKED • Domestic cleaning & Ironing • Weekly, fortnightly and/or one off cleans No job too small so give Jane a call Tel: 01274 410153 or 07955148378 janepickles@hotmail.co.uk
Collitt Gardens
• Pruning • Hedge Cutting • Shrubs & Trees Removal • Garden Clearance •Waste Removal • Weed & Moss Treatments - On Lawn & Off • Weeding • Lawn Mowing • Gutter Clearing • Fencing For Great Gardens That Don’t Cost The Earth Contact Phillip on 07977 117585 or 01274 586304
ARUBA LANDSCAPERS Gardens made Beautiful at Value Prices
• Domestic & Commercial
• Mowing, Weeding
• Over 10 years Experience
• Pruning, Turfing
• Fully Insured
• Patios & Fencing
• Friendly, Reliable
• All Aspects of Garden Work
Special Discounts for the Elderly/Disabled Mob: 07979 021921 Tel: 01274 734834 Free Estimates
For a personal and meaningful non religious funeral or memorial ceremony, contact Val Turner: Tel 0750 713 6600 Email: valt1@blueyonder.co.uk www.humanist.org.uk/valturner Accredited by the British Humanist Association
SUPPORTED LIVES
We provide burials for people from all walks of life in a completely natural way
A Bradford company providing quality support for vulnerable people across the local Area.
BROCKLANDS Woodland Burial in the Yorkshire Dales
Tel: 01274 377104 Email: office@supportedlives.co.uk Website: www.supportedlives.co.uk
01729 840102
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Supported Lives Ltd company reg 5660222
Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons
Joseph A. Hey & Son Ltd. Est 1908 470 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 3HR
• Our family owned and managed funeral home provides a Caring, Professional and Dignified Service for you and your family.
• Unique Private Chapel and reception rooms. • Pre-payment funeral plans available.
In your time of need Tel: 01274 571021 24 hours a day
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• From a Simple Dignified Funeral Service to a Traditional Funeral with a Horse Drawn Hearse - every detail matters.