Age UK Islington Newsletters

Please see our latest Age UK Islington newsletters below. If you'd like to receive them straight to your inbox, please contact gethelp@ageukislington.org.uk.

April 2024	Dogs in Service Day photos Cost of Living & Energy Spotlight Saatchi Drawing & Photography Workshop First Aid Workshop Dementia Workshop & Information Session
March 2024	'Happier Outdoors' helping you 'Spring into exercise': find out about the activities in Islington parks and community centres. Helping clients into exercise: Why Age UK Islington Social Prescribers are so passionate about exercise! Special Park Cuppa editions: Guest speakers will be leading the discussion about sporting memories and Nuclear Test Veterans Let's Talk Peer Event: Guest speakers and discussion will be focused on 'Hate Crime & Inequality' International Womens Day: some great events highlighting women's health issues from Islington organisations.
February 2024	Staying Well in 2024: over 100 Islington residents came together with local organisations - see the photos Cost of Living Crisis: How Age UK Islngton Navigator helped a client re-find hope in the face of the Cost of Living crisis. Cost of Living Day: Another Cost of Living Day event taking place at Walter Sickert Centre on 15 February. Let's Talk Peer Event: Hear from guest speakers Stop Loan Sharks and BetKnowMore. Latest courses & resources: Find out about courses, apprenticeships and resources for learning, skills & employment.
January 2024	Staying Well in 2024: Banish the January Blues and try out some gentle exercise & taster activities in our January Staying Well Event. Self-Advocacy Workshop: Learn skills to help ask for the things that are important to you, particularly when dealing with organisations Saatchi Gallery Trip & Workshop: See the latest exhibition at Saatchi Gallery and try your hand at a creative workshop Boxing fitness programme: Specifically for people with or at risk from type 2 diabetes Latest courses: Find out about enrolment for Adult Community Learning and Recovery College courses
December 2023	Cost of Living: Cost of Living event 8 Dec & Ten Tips to avoid a Festive Debt Hangover Festive Events: a round-up of the Festive events taking place around the borough Pulmonary Rehab Classes from Whittington Health Free groups to help people living with the symptoms of long-term lung disease City Lit 'Skills for Life' Courses: including English, ESOL, Maths & Digital Skills.
November 2023	Pain of Bills crisis article with Islington Tribune highlighting the financial stress that many Islington residents are experiencing; information & advice sessions and help with Cost of Living.
October 2023	Take part in a special edition of Let's Talk Greener Life promoting 'Black History Month' and also ‘Health and Wellbeing’. Find a new skill or interest! Revive a previous ‘passion’ or your career, at our Staying Well Event. Explore what your smartphone, tablet or pc can let you do.
September 2023	Age UK Islington Social Prescribing Link Workers' project with London Met student dieticians; George's 100th birthday; Improvisation Workshops (over 50s); Let's Talk Peer Event sharing information about advocacy and benefits, a dance workout & singalong!
August 2023	Sharing info from Staying Well event: mobility, aids, adaptations, housing options, community transport & opportunities to keep active in Islington. Book an in-person workshop for Lasting Powers of Attorney, find activities in your local parks and much more!
July 2023	Find out how client Rhoda has started to rebuild a life in London with some support from Age UK Islington. Latest activities + events from Age UK Islington & partners, together with information about scams and being 'alcohol aware'.
June 2023	Hear about our monthly Games & Pizza Night, learn how to speak up, particularly if you are facing issues with organisations in our Self-Advocacy Workshop. Take part in a local History Walk & Arsenal Stadium Tour.
May 2023	Sharing details of Dying Matters Week, an upcoming poetry workshop, a special Let's Talk Peer event for the Coronation & sharing information about mobile phone contracts & prepayment meters
April 2023	Information about housing options & pension credit. Special events include London Children's Ballet performance and Red Cross First Aid.
March 2023	Cost of Living support, including information and an Open Day event. Special event for International Women's Day and recipe inspiring us to eat well.
February 2023	Another local 'Cost of Living' event, information about 'Every Mind Matters' and lots of local activities and services.
December 2022	Another local 'Cost of Living' event and more guidance, a badminton tournament and festive events taking place. Helpful information about how to quit smoking.
November 2022	Free local 'Cost of Living' events including 'Let's Talk Budgeting' Workshop, Cooking inspiration and Advice to help everyone protect themselves from scams.
October 2022	Introducing our mental health outreach workers, the latest cost of living support, regular get togethers, support with digital devices and much more!
September 2022	Find Age UK Islington support at new partner venues around Islington, cost of living guide for managing energy and much more!

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