News
Keep up to date with our planned events, new services on offer, and information about how we're campaigning within Wakefield District to improve older people's lives.
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New Cafe
Published on 08 January 2026 04:24 PM
Welcome to Tea Tree Cafe Great coffee. Good food. A bigger purpose. We're delighted to announce the opening of Tea Tr...
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New Year Honour for CEO Paula Bee
Published on 30 December 2025 09:30 PM
Paula Bee, Chief Executive of Age UK Wakefield District and Chair of the Age England Association awarded and MBE in t...
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Service of the month, Dementia Activity Group
Published on 03 December 2025 12:23 PM
What is MCST? MCST stands for Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy. The sessions are for people with mild to...
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Oral History Project - Railroads
Published on 26 November 2025 11:12 AM
Every evening, the blast of a train horn reverberates past the stout red brick houses towards my home in Altofts, Wes...
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Annual General Meeting 2025
Published on 20 November 2025 11:44 AM
Last week we celebrated our Annual General Meeting at the Glasshoughton Centre. The event brought together staff,...
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Service of the month, Befriending
Published on 12 November 2025 04:04 PM
Each year, Befriending Week shines a spotlight on the growing issue of loneliness - particularly among older people -...
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Silver Sunday 2025
Published on 23 October 2025 09:26 AM
On Sunday 5th October our teams were joined by over 30 partner organisations to fill The Ridings with conversations a...
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Save the Date Silver Sunday
Published on 28 August 2025 10:53 AM
Age UK's Silver Sunday is an annual celebration of older age. Join us in The Ridings Shopping Centre and discover...
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Your Voice Matters
Published on 15 August 2025 01:26 PM
Please complete the quick survey and help shape more accessible communities full of opportunities to be physically...