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Age UK Berkshire delivered Christmas hampers to 150 of our befriending clients last weekend. The hampers contained mince pies, cheese straws, chocolates, sweets and crisps. They also included beautifully handmade Christmas cards created by school children in the community. Needless to say, the hampers were very gratefully received by all.
We would like to say a huge thanks to those who donated the gifts, to all our volunteer elves and to all who organised this special time of giving.
This is the lovely Emma, one of our busy elves, who reported that some comments made to her were; “what a lovely surprise!” and “I am so grateful for how much Age UK Berkshire support me”. One lady said, “this kind gesture would help to make Christmas better for her."
Meet Sina, one of our busy AUKB befrienders, who was out in the cold on Sunday delivering Christmas hampers to our clients. Sina thoroughly enjoyed her day on the road.
Elf Tina said: "Today was absolutely wonderful! Everyone was so happy to get their hampers."
Some of our lovely clients are happy to receive their hampers:
Happy holidays from everyone at Age UK Berkshire!
Some lovely festive photos from our Dementia Cafe at Reading Football Club with Reading FC Community Trust.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Microsoft for the gifts!
The dementia friendly event starts at 10 am and will be followed by a host of free entertainment including live musical performances, Tai Chi, Origami and a special visit from The Mayor.
There will be over 30 information stalls, with organisations ranging from advice and support agencies, to social and exercise groups, with representation from the different communities across Reading.
UK Older People’s Day is on 1st October every year to coincide with the UN International Day of Older Persons. The main aim for the day is to celebrate the achievements and contributions that older people make to our society and the economy. Older People’s Day supports the campaign to challenge negative attitudes and outdated stereotypes.
For more information about the event or to get a free booklet with information about local services please email opwg@reading.gov.uk or call 07811 026070.
Fiona Price, CEO of Age UK Berkshire says; “Following a difficult year, we are thrilled to be back at the Broad Street Mall to celebrate Older People's Day, this will be a great event for the older Reading residents and we look forward to welcoming them’.
Organisations supporting the event include: Age UK Berkshire and Age UK Reading, Reading Museum, Healthwatch Reading, Reading District Oddfellows, MacMillian Cancer Information, Berkshire Vision, MyCareMyHome and The Royal Berkshire Hospital.
We will also be in the Lexicon in Bracknell and the Market Place in Wokingham if you want to come and say hello to our team!
The Age UK/Innocent Smoothies Big Knit is back for 2021! So grab your needles and your yarn and get knitting smoothie hats for Age UK.
This is a perfect opportunity to take up a new fun activity in lockdown while also supporting us. Help us be there for older people who have no one else to turn to.
All you have to do is knit as many or few little hats as you like, with any pattern you fancy, and pop them in the post to us at:
Age UK Berkshire, Huntley House, 119 London St, Reading, RG1 4QA.
Alternatively, you can drop them at our office.
Please note that for us to recieve any funds raised from the hats you create, they must be sent to or dropped off at our local branch rather than the national Age UK.
To find out more about the scheme, and to download this year's knitting and crochet patterns, visit
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/bigknit/
For more info on our participation in the project, read this news article.
We are proud to have achieved the Age UK Charity Quality Standard (CQS) which recognises the high standard of our performance as an organisation.
The Standard is externally assessed and awarded to members of the Age UK network that have demonstrated they are well governed and managed; have a clear direction and strategy; and are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of older people, their staff and volunteers.
We achieved the Standard following a rigorous examination of our work and a full day assessment visit by leading experts SGS.
If you enjoy gardening and would like to make some new friends, why not join us at Friends Meeting House, 2 Church Street, Reading RG1 2SB on Fridays from 10am to 12 noon.
Phone 0118 959 4242 to find out more, or email info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
The first session is free, then a suggested donation of £3 each week.
Refreshments are provided.
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.