Newsletter ¦ 30th December 2022
I hope you have enjoyed Christmas. If you are looking for a positive way to start the new year, I can fully recommend the new course called "Living Life to the Full" which starts in January. I include an advert for a key post in our charity and announce the names of three lucky winners of our 100 Club, who will have a little more cash to start 2023. Happy reading!
Ring and Ride
Some members at the Jubilee Centre have informed us of the difficulties they experience when they use the Ring and Ride service.
Jackie Beaumont, Service Delivery Manager for Ring and Ride in the Manchester Area, has kindly offered to come to the Jubilee to find out more. She will be at the Jubilee Centre at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
All are welcome to join us.
Living Life to The Full
This is a new six-week course which aims to help you make a difference to your life. At each session, you will learn how to improve how you feel when you are feeling low or stressed and discover how to tackle problems in your life.
Our trainer is Marie Graham, who extensive experience of working positively with groups and has occasionally stood in to lead Melanie’s Yoga class.
The course starts on Thursday 19th January 2023 from 10 to 12 noon. These sessions are limited to 10 people so please book quickly to avoid disappointment. The charge is £2.50 per week to cover room costs.
To book a place, please contact Diane or Leisa at the Jubilee Centre Reception, call 0161 763 9030 or email admin@ageukbury.org.uk
Job Vacancy: Office Manager / Bookkeeper
We are seeking Office Manager / Bookkeeper to support the smooth running of our busy charity. We are looking for someone with experience of office administration, finance, and using computer accounting software.
For full details and an application form, please go to our jobs page on our website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bury/about-us/work-for-us/
Closing Date: Noon on 20th January 2023.
Please share this with anyone who may be looking for a new job.
Age UK Bury New Year Hours
Our charity shops on the Rock and in Ramsbottom will close for the afternoon on Saturday 31st December, allowing staff and volunteers to be with their families to see in the New Year.
The Jubilee Centre, our Café, our services and our shops will be closed on Sunday 1st January and Monday 2nd January.
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW YEAR TIMETABLE(PDF)
Member’s News
Irene Allen’s funeral will take place on Friday 13th January at 2.30 at East Lancs Crematorium in Radcliffe. The wake will be at 3.30 at Park Farms.
Family flowers only – donations to Age UK Bury in Irene’s memory are welcomed.
100 Club - This month's winners
Today, we can announce this month’s winners in our 100 Club. For December 2022, we had 67 members, and the winners are
- 1st prize: No 3 – Betty Steed
- 2nd prize: No 13 – ANON
- 3rd prize No 29 – Glynnis Cruice
The numbers were chosen using a computerised random number generator and independently verified. The cheques are in the post.
There are plenty of numbers to purchase and if you would like to join the 100 club, please call us on 0161 763 9030 and we will send you a brochure. Alternatively, click on this link: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/bury/get-involved/100club/
Support over the New Year
Although our services are closed down, there is always help available if you are struggling:
- Age UK Information Line: 0800 678 1602 - Free information & advice. Available from 8am-7pm every day of the year, including Christmas Day.
- The Silver Line: 0800 4 70 80 90 - Free confidential friendship, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Bury Samaritans 116 123 - Call free any time. 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Next Newsletter
Our next newsletter will be dropping into your inbox on 13th January. Please send any news to news@ageukbury.org.uk
Happy New Year to one and all.
Andy and all at Age UK Bury