“Now I’m retiring” is a drop-in marketplace of clubs, volunteering opportunities and hobbies to inspire people who have retired or are about to do so. It’s being held on Saturday 18 October between 11am and 2pm at Yate Library. For more information please email [email protected] or call 01454 862356.

If you or someone you know is affected by dementia, there is a new memory café launching at Emersons Green library this Thursday 11 September. Come along to the new memory café and meet other people in a similar situation. This is a friendly and supportive atmosphere where people and families affected by dementia can […]

The Red Cross Healthy Homes project provides information and support with: keeping warm at home, energy efficiency and affording your energy bills preventing fires and falls maintaining independence promoting well-being If you would like a free home visit and free winter warmth pack or if you would like them to visit a centre or group you […]

The Senior Siren magazine is the bi-monthly magazine of the Senior Citizen Liaison Team (SCLT). The SCLT is a hybrid police/charity project that aims to provide a tailored crime prevention, victim support and social advocacy service to vulnerable older adults in the community. You can read the latest version online.

If you are retiring soon or already retired, why not drop in on the Now I’m Retiring Information Fair on Saturday 15 June 2013, at Yate Library, between 11am and 2pm. Described as “A marketplace of clubs, volunteering opportunities and hobbies to inspire you”, you can find out more by emailing [email protected] or calling 01454 862356.

The South Gloucestershire Disability Equality Network (DEN) and Action Group Conference will take place from 10-3pm on Friday 12th April at Turnberries in Thornbury. It will cover upcoming changes to the state pension, the transition from DLA to PIP and changes to housing benefit. The keynote speaker is local MP Steve Webb, Minister of State […]

Avon, Somerset and Wiltshire Cancer Services Network (ASWCS) is coordinating a campaign focusing on breast cancer in women over 70 years on behalf of the 6 primary care trusts/ CCGs in the Network (NHS Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire, North Somerset and B&NES). The campaign runs to 15th March 2013. Why not complete the short […]

If you’ve been using an electric blanket in the recent cold snap, why not get it tested for free by South Gloucestershire Council this Friday? Blankets are being tested at Yate Library on Friday 25 January between 10.30am and 3pm. Any blankets that fail the safety test will be replaced with a new one, thanks […]

Some older people feel lonely and isolated or need help to get out and about. South Glos Council has funded 5 organisations to help support older people. You can find out more on the Precious Time website. There’s information for residents, potential volunteers and organisations, stories about some of the amazing work already going on […]

Let’s Get Cooking for Older People is a new national project funded by the Health Lottery targeting people over 55. It aims to reduce isolation, increase confidence and independence, help people cook for themselves more often and provide information on healthy eating. Now they are looking for volunteers to help set up two Cooking Clubs […]