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  1. Rediscovering a musical time capsule

    Read about how a series of coincidences led a man to reconnect with the music he made more than half a century ago.

  2. A new variant of coronavirus

    With talk of a ‘new variant’ of the coronavirus emerging this week, it's natural to worry what this means for peoples' chances of getting the virus and the effectiveness of the vaccine. Should we be concerned

  3. Make a donation in memory

    Make a donation in memory of a loved one Your kindness will help Age UK provide advice, friendship and support when it’s needed most. What kind of donation would you like to make?

  4. A dad to depend on

    why Simone knows she can always rely on her dad. “Dad’s had such a colourful and eventful life that he’s like a fountain of knowledge,” says Simone. “What Dad doesn’t know ... know probably isn’t worth knowing about!” Having worked in a pub, as a coach driver and as a mechanical engineer, Ron has built up an impressive CV over the years. Now, aged 84, Ron spends

  5. A guide to smart meters

    With a smart meter, you can track your energy usage more accurately – so it could be a useful addition to your home. Energy suppliers are required to offer a smart meter to all households by the ... don’t need to have internet access or strong mobile service at your home, as smart meters use a separate, bespoke wireless system to stay in contact with your energy provider. There are two different

  6. Lobbying MPs in a crisis

    by those in power is important at any time for a charity like Age UK. And our efforts to make life better for older people are even more important during a crisis, as Senior Public Affairs Manager Rob Henderson ... they do what they can to support us as we respond. Before coronavirus It’s hard to believe that only a few months ago we were working on the General Election. Our focus then was ensuring every local Age

  7. How to spot a catfish

    A catfish is a person who sets up a fake online identity to trick people who are looking for love, often to get money. Find out how to spot a catfish.

  8. A tribute to my grandparents

    “Without them, I wouldn’t be a quarter of the person I am today.” Jamie, who has run the London Marathon for Age UK, pays tribute to the lasting influence of his late grandparents, Ron and Pat. Running ... started running in lockdown when the gyms closed and I hadn’t run more than a kilometre before 2020, so it had been quite a journey. My grandad, (Poppa to me, Ron to others), had witnessed my progress

  9. A guide to online banking

    to find your bank's website is to enter the web address as it's printed on a piece of communcation from your bank (such as a bank statement or letter). How you set up online banking may vary slightly depending ... identity entering an activation code that's sent to you either in the post or via text setting up a username and a secure password or passcode. Most banks also have their own smartphone and tablet apps, so once

  10. A special kind of carnival

    A reason to celebrate Age UK Kensington & Chelsea put on a special carnival to celebrate the inclusivity and diversity of the local area. And as you can see, it proved a lively occasion. Notting Hill Carnival ... Carnival has been a firm fixture in the capital’s calendar since it started in 1966. But what happens when the people there in those early days grow older? Are they expected to have lost their party spirit

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