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We have a job vacancy in the Volunteering and Communications team!

Published on 16 September 2025 03:29 PM

Job Vacancy - We are looking for a Volunteering & Communications Administrator to join our team in Taunton.
Big Knit 2025 - Target reached

Published on 11 September 2025 04:29 PM

Thanks to local knitters we are delighted to announce that we reached our target for the Big Knit 2025 campaign!
Emergency Alarm Test - September 7th 2025

Published on 02 September 2025 11:19 AM

At 3pm on Sunday 7 Sept there will be an emergency test alarm sent to mobile. It’s only a test & no action is required.
Should Drivers Over 70 Face Compulsory Eye Tests? Age UK Says – Let’s Be Fair

Published on 11 August 2025 02:00 PM

Eye tests for drivers over 70? Let's be fair.
We'll be at the Carers Info session on 15th September at Glastonbury

Published on 07 August 2025 10:05 AM

Are you a Carer in Glastonbury? Come and say hello to us at the Carers Info session on 15th Sept.
Information and Advice Volunteers urgently sought in West Somerset

Published on 15 July 2025 10:50 AM

Older people in West Somerset are missing out as we don't have enough Volunteers to help them with benefit claims.
Telecare Alarm user? You need to read this!

Published on 02 July 2025 02:15 PM

If you are an analogue Telecare / Personal Alarm user you need to read how the Digital Telecoms Switch will affect you.
Age Friendly Tourism Award now open for entries

Published on 08 April 2025 11:38 AM

We are proud to sponsor the Age Friendly Award at this years’ Somerset Tourism Awards which is open for entries now!
And the winner is...

Published on 06 December 2024 12:09 PM

We are delighted to announce that the Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton was named as the Age Friendly Tourism business of...