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Source : Age Cymru Published on 25 November 2011 10:30 AM
Rhondda Cynon Taf over-50s can now get financial products and services that are tailor-made for them at the Age Cymru Enterprises Limited shop in Pontypridd.
The shop is located at 25 Taff Street - opposite Iceland, and is open from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday.
Older people can pop in for information and advice on subjects from state benefits and how to claim them, to grants to heat their homes.
They can also buy a range of exclusive products such as travel insurance, car insurance, motor breakdown cover and home insurance from the shop.
Zoe Newland of Age Cymru Enterprises Limited says:
“Whether you need a new product such as home, travel or car insurance, or want to learn about our energy tariff, how to be more energy efficient, remain independent, or even if you are thinking about organising your finances in later life, everyone is welcome to come along for an informal chat.
“Our friendly team is available to talk to face-to-face and everyone is welcome to pop in for an informal chat and to find out what we have on offer.
“We’ll be very glad to see you and we’ll even make you a cup of tea if you ask us nicely.”
Other products available from the shop include funeral plans, gas and electricity, personal alarms as well as a wills and legacies services, an annuity service and equity release.
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CONTACTFor all media enquiries, please contact Iwan Rhys Roberts, Communications Officer – Age Cymru, on 029 2043 1562, 07739 894 923, iwan.roberts@agecymru.org.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
• Age Cymru Enterprises Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Age Cymru a registered charity and donates its net profits to support Age Cymru and Age UK’s charitable activities both locally and nationally;• The Development Manager of Age Cymru Enterprises Limited is George Burke;• Age Cymru Enterprises Limited has two shops – one is based at 58 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, and the other is located at 25 Taff Street – opposite Iceland, in Pontypridd;• Age Cymru Enterprises Limited is registered in England and Wales number 6776928;
Age Cymru: • Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales• We are the force combining Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales.• Age affects us all in different ways. We cannot promise good health, but we should be able to ensure good care for all of us. When we find loneliness, we will reach out. When age becomes a burden, we will lighten the load.• Age Cymru will campaign. We will fundraise. We will research. We will make the powers that be listen.• Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436.• Company limited by guarantee and registered by in England and Wales 6837284.• Registered office address: Ty John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ.• Age Cymru works nationally and locally across Wales to improve life for all older people.
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