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  1. A-Z of fundraising ideas

    Looking for some ways to raise money for charity? From bake sales to sponsored silences, this A-Z of ideas is sure to help make it easy to fundraise at work, school or in your community.

  2. One step at a time

    moderate intensity activity. As we get older, our activity levels often decrease. That may be due to a long-term health condition, or practical, financial or emotional reasons – for example, not being able ... risk of illness for older people, and save money for public services such as the NHS. We undertook a qualitative research project to understand the experiences, attitudes and opinions of inactive older

  3. What is a lottery rollover?

    You may have heard the term 'rollover' but what does this actually mean? Have a read to find out. Let’s face it - we’ve all imagined winning the lottery at some point, and you may have played ... played once or twice or even weekly to test your luck. Regardless of how often you play a lottery, you may have heard the term 'rollover' being used from time to time - but what exactly does this mean?

  4. Saying thanks to a special dad

    "He's a father figure not just to me, but to the whole community." Minreet explains why she thinks her dad, Rajinder – otherwise known as 'The Skipping Sikh' – is one in a million. You wouldn’t know ... know it because he’s very self-effacing, but my dad’s had a hard life. He grew up in India with not very much, and left college early to look after his mum and family. In his twenties he decided

  5. Terry and Tim: a love story

    then for its harsh climate, disease outbreaks and attacks by locals – she met an avid reader and a bad dancer named Tim, who went on to steal her heart. With hundreds of British men to every woman stationed ... years and came right at the end of her posting. She was sent to do a course in Egypt’s Eastern desert in 1948, and caught the eye of a sergeant in the education corps. According to family lore, Tim was

  6. Information and advice for a specialised audience

    Age UK's Vicky Bates explains how The Alzheimer's Show provides a chance to share our resources and learn from the people they help.

  7. Coronavirus: is this a second wave?

    Dr Elizabeth Webb looks at the numbers behind the headlines to reveal whether we're heading towards a second wave.

  8. Staying cool in a heatwave information guide

    Lots of us look forward to a bit of hot weather – but it can present risks to your health. Download our guide to find out how to stay cool and keep well this summer. This guide explains how to look ... format? This guide is also available in other formats if that's more suitable for you. You can request a free printed copy of this guide that we'll post to you.  You can also request this guide in large

  9. The ingredients for a better life

    living room. She has two grown up daughters, each with four sons, as well as two great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter. Iris is never lonely , as her daughters live locally, popping in regularly to take ... lucky in life to have a caring family,” says Iris. A strong work ethic Iris started work at 14 when she left school, and continued to the age of 76. She worked mainly as a cleaner in care homes and

  10. Help a lonely older person this Christmas

    Help a lonely older person this Christmas Your gift could help an isolated older person to feel less alone, at Christmas and all year round. For too many older people, life gets smaller as the years go ... they need? Donate now “It's just me now... I'm so lonely.” Since Brenda's husband died 20 years ago, she's become more isolated with each passing year. Her mobility issues mean she struggles

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