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Leading solicitors Blandy & Blandy LLP raised over £5,000 for Age UK Berkshire and another local charity at their annual quiz night, held in Reading on 7 March 2019.

Blandy & Blandy welcomed 21 other leading business organisations on the night. The evening’s quizmaster, Blandy & Blandy marketing manager and chair of the firm’s charities committee David Lamont, said: “Our thanks to everyone who joined us for an enjoyable and successful night of fundraising in support of two fantastic local charities; we greatly value our established relationships with others in the Thames Valley’s professional community.

"Age UK Berkshire and the League of Friends of Royal Berkshire Hospital have given us a brief insight into their important and valuable work. We are delighted to have raised a record amount for them at this year’s quiz night and look forward to next year’s event.”

The winning quiz team were representing Savills estate agents.

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Money matters for older people

Age UK Berkshire, in collaboration with NatWest Bank, are running a series of small group workshops around Berkshire offering financial information and advice for the county’s older residents.

“Money Matters for Older People” sessions are completely free of charge and provide impartial information on relevant topics such as managing money, checking eligibility for benefits, and paying for care in later life.

To find out more or to book a place, phone Age UK Berkshire on 0118 959 4242, or email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk

Upcoming sessions:

Tilehurst Library - date to be confirmed

Slough 50+ Forum - Thursday 18 July 2019

St Nicolas Centre, Sutcliffe Avenue, Earley - September 2019

Cashpoint machine

Living the Highclere life

In June 2017 a group of 20 clients, carers and staff of Age UK Berkshire were invited to spend an afternoon visiting Highclere Stud, part of the estate of Highclere Castle (location for the Downton Abbey TV series). The current Earl's father was the Queen's racing manager for over 30 years and the family still own and manage the stud. 

In the paddock we met each of the mares and their foals, ranging in age from three months to yearling status, who were introduced to us by their individual grooms. Then we visited the stable yard where the stallion, Cable Bay, renowned Sire of Highclere Stud, was paraded past. 

The day finished with a delicious tea hosted by members of the family.

Highclere stud horses

It's Big Knit time!

Big Knit smoothie bottles with knitted hats

The Age UK/Innocent Smoothies Big Knit is back ! So grab your needles and your yarn and get knitting smoothie hats for Age UK. Help us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to.  

To find out more, and to download this year's knitting and crochet patterns, visit 

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/bigknit/

Are you a priority customer?

Age UK Berkshire are working with Thames Water and Scottish & Southern Electricity to highlight the benefits of their priority registers, which offer people over 60 some additional help in case of an issue with water or power supplies in their area. Customers can sign up to the scheme online, or ring the office on 0118 959 4242 and we will send you a leaflet with all the details. Other energy companies have similar schemes - for details, phone your supplier or visit their website.

Priority services registration