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Our archive of news stories about Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin.

  • Two walkers who took part in the Three Peaks Breidden Hill Challenge.

    Three Peaks charity challenge

    Published on 21 August 2025 09:03 AM

    75 local walkers recently took on the Three Peaks Breidden Hill Challenge to celebrate our 75th anniversary.

  • Three members of the Acorn Singers on stage

    Acorn Singers celebrate Shropshire

    Published on 20 August 2025 08:57 AM

    Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin’s Acorn Singers group have recorded a special song to mark our 75th anniversary.

  • Group of cyclists outside a building

    Cycle for #Challenge75

    Published on 18 August 2025 11:04 AM

    We’re calling on cycling enthusiasts to join a special fundraising event in support of older people across the county.

  • Business women and organisers of the Posh Frocks event, Kim Gilmour and Julie Kaur.

    Charity dinner to support older people

    Published on 12 August 2025 10:29 AM

    Two local businesswomen are joining forces to support our 75th anniversary appeal by hosting a charity dinner.

  • Some of the wonderful hats this year's Big Knitters created

    Thank you to our Big Knitters

    Published on 07 August 2025 09:28 AM

    Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin would like to thank everyone who took part in this year’s Big Knit campaign.

  • Older people exercising gently

    A new way for people with dementia to get active

    Published on 05 August 2025 11:13 AM

    We've teamed up with Telford & Wrekin Council to launch a new service for people with dementia and their carers.

  • Woman creating a post box topper

    Creative crafting celebrates charity's anniversary

    Published on 31 July 2025 02:20 PM

    A group of knitters and crochet enthusiasts have yarn-bombed Shropshire post boxes to celebrate our 75th anniversary.

  • Older woman using a telephone

    Act now to keep telecare alarms working safely

    Published on 28 July 2025 11:17 AM

    By January 2027, the analogue technology that has connected homes and businesses throughout the country for decades...

  • Neil Brookes and Dave Chesters with Emma Wilde, Manager of Wellbeing services at Age UK Shropshire Telford & Wrekin

    Eyes down for saxophone bingo

    Published on 23 July 2025 01:28 PM

    Our dementia respite group at Withywood enjoyed a Saxophone and Memories session recently.