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  1. Steve's story

    And one passion led to another; on shore leave on one of his naval adventures, Steve visited the New York World’s Fair, where he discovered hand drumming – a love he still has to this day, having ... these visits were among the only interactions Steve had with the outside world, as trips to the nearby shop on his walker to look for reduced-price groceries became more sporadic. Steve, on his telephone friendship

  2. Thanks to our volunteers

    Charity shops Then there are our brilliant charity shop volunteers. You’ll likely know that charity shops are an important source of income for charities, but you may not know how much these shops rely ... rely on the efforts of volunteers. Walk into a charity shop and you’ll find shelves that are stocked, donations being sorted, and helpful people at the till ensuring COVID-secure measures are in place

  3. The mental health of older people coming out of lockdown

    result of the COVID-19 lockdown. What’s more, she’s visiting professor at the University of York. As someone who’s been speaking directly to older people during this period, and involved in ... crossword with a friend, or it may be outside the house, going to the allotment or walking round the shops. “But write it down, and write down how you feel after it, and then try to do something each

  4. Age UK Complaints procedure

    You can find your local Age UK here . Age UK, the national charity, operates more than 250 charity shops throughout England and Wales. Our partner organisations (known as local Age UKs) are independent and ... them manage their own independent shops to raise vital funds for their local community. Before contacting us, please use the charity shop search tool to identify the shop that you would like to give feedback

  5. Work for us

    keep these vital services running, or serving customers in one of our friendly, welcoming charity shops, you’ll be helping to build a world where every older person is included and valued. Find your

  6. Information for executors

    touch for more information. Our previous addresses include: 60 Pitcairn Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3LL York House, 207-221 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9UZ Astral House, 1268 London Road, SW16 4ER St James

  7. Age UK at the London Marathon 2019

    at 82. Maggie Atherton , 79, who was running her 21st marathon, having previously done them in New York and Greenland. Simon Middleton , who must have already been aching, having set himself a target of

  8. Your donations go further with Gift Aid!

    donations are made through Gift Aid.   This also applies to items you donate to our charity shops. For every £1 we make from selling your items, Gift Aid gives us an extra 25p. Imagine what ... donations you might make to us in the future until you notify us otherwise. In our shops If you are donating items to our shops, all you have to do is complete our short Gift Aid form as you drop off your items

  9. Walking tips and advice for older people

    active, walking is a great activity. A daily walk, even if it's just a 15-minute stroll to the shops, is really good for you. A little every day Don't feel that you have to take long walks every day ... is better than nothing! To fit in a little extra walking every day, you could try: walking to the shops instead of driving using the stairs instead of the lift or escalator when driving, parking at the

  10. Looking after your boiler

    pipes Ensure the pipes of your boiler are insulated. This can be easy to do yourself, as most DIY shops sell ready-made lagging which can be slipped over the pipes. It’s best to insulate your boiler

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