Big Knit 2010

by admin on August 24, 2010

Do you enjoy knitting? If so, would you like to help us meet a challenge and raise funds for Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees?

"Cat and Spider" - an entry from 2007

Last year, we knitted over 4700 mini Bobble Hats to put on ‘Innocent smoothies’ in Sainsburys stores. This year, we want to more than double that – knitting 10,000 to raise £2,500 for vital local work.

We’ll be running a campaign for the best hat, with prizes awarded. You can contact us to find out more, or download the Knitted Hats Information pack. All completed hats need to be returned to us by 1st October 2010.

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Newsage Summer 2010

by admin on August 24, 2010

The latest issue of Newsage is available to download here.

Features include information about Fit as a Fiddle, advice on pension changes, staying safe from flooding, and news of the official launch of AgeUK

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Holidays for Older People

July 7, 2010

Are you in need of a short break or a holiday? Grants of up to £250 are available for Calderdale residents aged 60 plus towards the cost of a holiday. Funds are limited, and are only open to people who have not received a grant in the past from the Halifax Holiday Fund. For more [...]

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Council Tax Valuations

July 7, 2010

We have recently heard of a number of companies contacting older people advising they can have their council tax bands re-evaluated and reduced, along with reimbursement of overpayments.  These companies charge for their service and, whilst not illegal, are capitalizing on the credit crunch and taking money for a service that is offered free by [...]

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Supporting Shopmobility

June 9, 2010

From 1st June 2010, the Calderdale Shopmobility service transferred to Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees (ACCK).  We are very pleased to be the new guardians of Calderdale Shopmobility and are excited at the prospect of managing and developing the service to meet the mobility needs of people living in the Calderdale area.   Whilst we have [...]

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Family Treasure Sessions

June 3, 2010

We’re working with Kirklees libraries to help grandparents and grandchildren living in the Denby Dale area share family treasures by making memory books together. There’ll be five weekly sessions over the summer to create family scrapbooks with photos, text and art materials. Places are limited, and there is a small charge – so please book [...]

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 3, 2010

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day takes place on 15th June each year. Established by the United Nations, the day is about everyone working together for greater recognition of the mistreatment of older people wherever they live throughout the world. In the UK, the day is coordinated by Action on Elder Abuse (AEA), who recently lost [...]

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General Election Campaign Website

April 28, 2010

Age UK’s General Election campaign website contains information about the five key issues we want people to raise with election candidates. There’s also information about the number and influence of older voters in each constituency, and a facility to email your local candidates. You can visit the website at http://election.ageuk.org.uk/. Did you know? It’s likely [...]

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Home Safety Forum, Hebden Bridge

April 26, 2010

The next Home Safety Forum is in Hebden Bridge on 25th May, at the old Council offices on St Georges Street. The Forum is open for drop ins from 9.45am to 2.00pm. As well as Age Concern Calderdale and Kirklees, the organisations with stands and information will include the Council Home Energy Team, Pennine Housing, [...]

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Spring Walk (April)

March 29, 2010

Come along and join our springtime walk at Manor Heath Park on Thursday 15th April 2010.   Meet outside the Jungle Experience, Manor Heath Park at 12.30pm   Enjoy the blossoming spring flowers whilst delving into the history of the surrounding area, on our guided springtime stroll.   A choice of 2 walks available for [...]

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