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  1. International Women's Day 2023

    the many challenges still being faced. In celebration of this year’s theme – Embrace Equity – we’re profiling the inspiring women linked to Age UK’s work who are doing just ... think some of them realise the doors that their generation opened for younger women. “Achieving equity is an individual journey, but I hope that every woman using our services can understand how amazing

  2. Fairly fat-free fruit loaf recipe

    the dates keep it nice and moist. Along with the wholemeal flour, the ingredients provide a slow release of energy and even some vitamins and minerals. Preparation time: 5-10 minutes (excluding overnight

  3. Diwali

    Sikhs, meanwhile, celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas (also called Diwali), marking Guru Hargobind’s release from a Mughal Empire prison and return to Amritsar, where residents lit divas (oil lamps) throughout ... to celebrate the occasion. Diwali was also the day, almost 50 years before Guru Hargobind’s release, when the foundation stone of Sikhism’s holiest site (the Golden Temple at Amritsar) was laid

  4. Lentil and beef cottage pie recipe

    cooking time and fuel costs on other days. With the meat/lentils for protein, potatoes for energy release and carrots and tomatoes for vitamins and minerals all in one dish, there is no need to add anything

  5. Health decline and housing

    older people living on low incomes are owner occupiers. Most of these people will be living in lower equity homes with limited alternative housing options. A recent report from the Northern Housing Consortium

  6. Shining a light on isolation through music

    during the coronavirus crisis. Egomunk has managed to do both with the release of the song Islands. The mysterious Egomunk recently released the song Islands, which examines the loneliness experienced by older ... Egomunk's true identity has been one of the most closely guarded secrets in the music industry since the release of debut album Footsteps to Mars in 2016, with collaborators asked to sign non-disclosure agreements

  7. Macaroni and broccoli bake recipe

    do not need to cut out saturated fat, you could use full-fat dairy products. Macaroni is a slow-release carbohydrate, so as well as being cheap and filling, it also keeps blood-sugar levels stable. Cheese

  8. How to attract wildlife to your garden

    them. There are a few simple things we can do to attract lots of different types of wildlife, and release the full potential of our gardens. 1. Green fingers Use plants that provide food and shelter. Fragrant

  9. Numbers of coronavirus deaths – understanding the statistics

    Ireland wherever they occurred, if they were known to public health agencies. These figures are released quickly, which provides an idea of how the coronavirus epidemic is progressing in the UK. However ... that happened in a week. The figures are released 11 days after the end of the week they occurred, and include deaths registered up to 3 days before the release. They include all deaths in England and Wales

  10. What the NHS 10 Year Plan means for older people

    government – including voluntary groups too – and a strong and ongoing commitment to equity and inclusion. As further details emerge Age UK will be watching carefully to ensure that the plan

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