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Newsletter 29th May

Hi from the Jubilee.

We hope you and your loved ones are safe and well.

Bury Libraries

Although the Libraries are closed, you can borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines from Bury Libraries for free. Items may be downloaded to most smart devices, laptops, tablets or PCs which have access to Google Play Store or Apple Store.

For more details, please go to https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15440

If you are not a member of the library, you can now join online at https://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=15302

Unlike the real thing, you will never have to pay overdue fines as titles are automatically removed from your account after 21 days.

Healthwatch Bury

Healthwatch Bury works with local health and care services and the local community to make sure they are working as best they can for the people who use them. The current coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic will have a big impact on people’s ability to access the health and care support they need, and on the organisations that provide those services in your local area. This will be a time of increased anxiety and worry for many, and that social distancing measures will have an impact on some people’s emotional health and wellbeing.

Healthwatch Bury wants to hear from you about how coronavirus / COVID-19 has affected you or your family members, so that they can let health and care services in Bury know what they’re doing well during the pandemic, and where people feel their care and communication could be improved. They will share this information with providers, with Bury CCG, and with Bury Council to help make sure that their response to the pandemic takes into account the needs and experiences of local people as the situation progresses.

Click onto this link to let them know your story: http://healthwatchbury.co.uk/get-involved/surveys/

The Show must go on!

As going to the theatre or out to see a musical is impossible, online alternatives have become available.

The National Theatre is streaming This House by James Graham until Thursday. The play is set in 1974, with the corridors of Westminster ringing with the sound of infighting and backstabbing as the political parties battle to change the future of the nation. (Nothing new then!). This House is a timely, moving and funny insight into the workings of British politics by James Graham (Ink, ITV's Quiz) and directed by Jeremy Herrin (People, Places and Things). Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vsSHyjEMrg

The Shows Must Go On is a You Tube channel bringing you showtunes, backstage access and full performances from some of the best loved musicals in history! Hairspray Live will go out on YouTube on Friday 29nd May at 7pm BST and will be available to watch for free for 48 hours, before being taken down. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q25CRGGiT8Q

Clarence Park Lido

The Lido Rock Snake is a local community project that started just over a week ago. It was the idea of a local resident, Isla, aged 6, and it has brought a smile to everyone who has seen it. The Snake is growing and over 540 rocks have been added. The project now has it's own Facebook page - come and join in the fun! https://www.facebook.com/groups/329016148064492/

If you are stuck at home and would like to add some painted rocks, give us a call at the office and we will come and collect them.

Jane’s Challenge

Last week Jane, our Befriending Co-ordinator, set this mind-boggling question.

If you wrote out all the world’s countries in capital letters, there are only 5 countries that wouldn’t contain a single letter with a hole you could colour in. (For example in ENGLAND, you could colour in the holes in the A and the D).

The 5 countries are CHILE, YEMEN, FIJI, LIECHTENSTEIN and SEYCHELLES.

Well done to all who got all five answers. You are very clever!

This Week’s Quiz

This week’s quiz has been donated to us by Eleanor. Again there are no prizes except the satisfied smile you get on your face when you get all the answers right.

The answers will be published next week. Click here for the PDF attachment.  

Help me!

When I set up this newsletter thing, I had no idea it would go on for so long. I would welcome your ideas ideas, suggestions, and positive thoughts to help me and our readers get through this difficult time.

Tai Chi classes online

Sue is now holding a Tai Chi class online on Fridays at 11.00 am. This class is aimed at those who attend the 12.15 Tuesday class and 11.00 Friday class at the Jubilee.

You will need the free Zoom app on your ipad, iphone or any android device. Please download this beforehand and create a free account for yourself. If you have problems with setting up Zoom, call us in the office and we will put you in touch with our local IT wizard!

Then send an email to taichi.college@yahoo.co.uk or message Sue via Facebook at m.me/taichiandwildgooseqigongbury for the access code.

This is a free class, but donations will be gratefully received.

…and finally the essential stuff

  • For help with getting food deliveries and prescriptions, please phone Bury Community Hubs on 0161 253 53 53, every day of the week.
  • Our Keeping in Touch telephone service supports older people in Bury. If you need this service, or would like us to call a family member or friend, call 0161 763 9030 Monday to Friday 10.00a.m to 2.00 pm or email admin@ageukbury.org.uk to sign up. Alternatively, call Jane Lees, our Befriending Coordinator on 0757 095 1979.
  • The Age UK Advice Line is 0800 678 1602 from 8 am to 7 pm, every day of the year.
  • If you would just like to have a friendly natter with another person, please call The Silver Line 24 hours a day on 0800 470 80 90.
  • We are in the office on Monday to Friday and our phone lines will be open from 10.00 to 2.00. Call us on 0161 763 9030.

Keep Strong, Stay Safe and Eat Plenty of Cake!

Andy and all at Age UK Bury