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  1. Age UK telephone friendship

    enjoyed a chat when they wanted one, through our free Telephone Friendship Service and the Silver Line helpline.

  2. Answering the call at Christmas

    The Age UK Advice Line will be open as usual on Christmas Day. Find out what the day is like and how your support means we can be there for people over the festive period.

  3. Fit as a Fiddle

    portfolio of innovative projects that enhanced older people’s health and wellbeing, from ‘Dancing for fun’ and aqua circuits to men’s cooking groups and thai chi. In developing the programme ... queries, or for further information, please contact us . For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 169 8787 (10am-4pm, Monday-Friday, except bank holidays).  

  4. Operation Sterling

    Together with Fighting With Pride, Age UK's Advice Line is working to help older LGBT+ veterans in a range of areas – from claiming benefits to accessing social care.

  5. Exercise and physical activity classes

    England. Dance Show off your moves at an Age UK dance class. Relaxed classes cover everything from Latin to ballroom to freestyle to line dancing, and beginners are welcome to attend. Learning to dance will ... Find out more about the Age UK Walking Tennis Programme Zumba Gold Zumba is known as the ultimate dance party, bringing together Latin-inspired moves and music with more traditional aerobic exercises. Zumba

  6. Afternoon tea for veterans spreads the word

    conjunction with Blind Veterans UK. And while entertainment was provided by ‘Wild Bill’, who encouraged line dancing and singalongs on the day, the focus was very much on the food and drink element of this afternoon

  7. Why it's time to act now to age better

    if you like, without using actual weights. It’s all good exercise. Trevor enjoys weekly line-dancing and karate sessions – a great way to stay active and keep up social connections, which research ... been a better time to start moving more than right now. “Every step, pedal stroke, paddle, dance move, and even bit of housework counts towards a healthier, stronger future,” says Dr Hussain

  8. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

    have to get myself sorted and into ‘Maureen mode’, as it were. “I had learned the lines but kept the script nearby just in case!” Dame Penelope laughs. These phone calls offer both ... kind to the people he meets, and it’s often reciprocated. By the end, he’s got people dancing around him and cheering him on and he’s more accepting of the world.” Themes of acceptance

  9. Social groups and activities for older people

    Bridge group Coffee mornings Friendship clubs Men in Sheds Photography club Pub lunch Quizzes Tea dance You may need to book a place in the class and you will usually pay a small amount to take part. Make ... activities is shown to help us to stay sharp in later life For more information call the Age UK Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 . We’re open 8am to 7pm, every day of the year.

  10. Bill Bailey on keeping moving and growing older

    experiences. Bill Bailey There shouldn’t be a stigma attached to age for anything, much less dancing. “I think that’s something which has stayed with me throughout my entire adult life. ... ” Talking of physical challenges, you remain the oldest contestant to have won Strictly Come Dancing. What message do you hope audiences took from your success? “I hope that it would have encouraged

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