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This summer weve seen Mick Jagger
strutting his stu on the Glastonbury
stage, Bruce Forsyth dancing across
our screens and Dame Helen Mirren
continuing to make headlines as a
stage phenomenon and ashion icon.
Opinions vary wildly when it comes
to these celebrity oldies but attitudes
to age and ageing are changing. People
arent stopping doing the things
theyve always done, dressing and
behaving the way they always have,
just because theyve hit retirement.
Even in the sports arena, people are
going on longer, as Olympic gold-
winning showjumper Nick Skelton
proved last year at the age o 54.
Britains oldest emale triathlete EddieBrocklesby, 70, only took up running at
52. From 91 year-old Hampshire DJ
Margaret Leigh-Jones to Dorset woman
Winired Turner getting her rst tattoo
at 92, retirement certainly doesnt look
like it used to. People increasingly
reuse to be dened by a number and
instead are asking, why stop? And at
Glastonbury the Stones showed us we
dont have to.
Unstppable
Its not only the amous who are still
making waves ater their reedom pass
has been delivered. One unstoppableKingston resident is the accomplished
geologist Proessor Richard Moody.
Having taught hundreds o students,
had a hand in writing 26 books, led
trans-Saharan expeditions and more,
he recently received the Distinguished
Service Award o The Geological
Society o London.
The British public are being
encouraged to work longer. Some are
nding they have no alternative; others
are embracing opportunities their
parents never had and loving it. Either
way, people are increasingly looking or
work or activity in later lie that is
ullling, is un, makes them eel valued
and keeps them healthy and happy.
Employment rates or people over 65
have continued to grow since 2001, even
throughout the recession which has let
other age-groups still struggling.
Continuing paid work is the best option
or many, with the increasing nancial
strain o younger and older dependants,
not to mention pensions less valuable
than many had hoped. But this need not
be the doom-and-gloom scenario
depicted by many tabloids.
Many nd a new lease o lie by
actively choosing to continue working
perhaps in a dierent eld or through
sel-employment or by throwing
themselves into a new pursuit or giving
others the benet o their experience
FREE!
through volunteering. This could mean
anything rom helping a local
organisation with administration to
being a trustee, beriending someone
isolated, caring or nature reserves or
driving or those with disabilities
whatever your skills lend themselves to.
Ptential
As the renowned psychologist
Abraham Maslow once said, We are not
in a position in which we have nothing
to work with we still have potential.
The possibilities are endless and the
demand or help is ever expanding. The
voluntary work o older people in their
communities is estimated to be worth
over 10 billion per annum to the
national economy and this is set to grow.
This third age, as it has been termed,
gives many people the time to pursue
long-held ambitions, gain new
qualications, or simply share ideas
Te retireless
with like-minded individuals. Wheth
joining an established group, or
enjoying ree lectures at local
museums or universities, eeding th
grey matter has never been so easy
accessible. New st yle day services lik
The Bradbury in Kingston and
organisations such as the U3A oer
opportunities or discussion, learnin
something new or visiting places o
great interest and beauty.
People are deciding that retiremen
doesnt have to begin with cardigan a
slippers. It will take time or UK busin
to adapt enough to accommodate th
growing number o third-agers ready
the next challenge, but the world is
catching on. Queen o Shops Mary
Portas hosts a new TV programme la
this year called Marys Jobs or Lie,
launching Britains rst ever employm
agency or the over 65s. We look orw
to seeing the results.
Pressr Ricard Mdy isnt ready t retire: I simply lve wat I d.
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Part time wrk
lUsing skills you already have,
behind the scenes or customer-
acing: www.nidirect.gov.uk/
job-programmes-or-over-50s
lHelp@Home workers wanted,
see page 7
Learnin smetin new
lActivities at Raleigh/Bradbury
lU3A courses
lLocal lectures and events
Vlunteerin
lContact us to fnd out about
volunteering opportunities
lgokingston volunteering.org.uk
Start a business
lSet up your own business, or sta
an enterprise that benefts your
community: www.socialenterpr
org.uk and www.gov.uk/browsbusiness/setting-up
Wat next?
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Age Concern Kingstons Stay Well at
Home service has won the 2013 Charity
Award or Social Care and Welare.
Against sti national competition, Stay Well
was selected in the Social Care and Welare
category. The award was presented by
parliamentarian and paralympian, Baroness
Tanni Grey-Thompson, at a suitably
glittering ceremony at Mayairs Grosvenor
House Hotel in June.
In order to win, Age Concern Kingston hadto evidence how its work met ten hallmarks
o excellence, including innovation,
leadership, eectiveness and accountability.
The award adds to Age Concern
Kingstons winning history. Two years ago
we won The Guardian Award or Care o
Older People or our successul Fit as a
Fiddle project, and Chie Executive Shane
Brennan was shortlisted or a Charity Times
award or outstanding leadership.
Stay Well works with people to identiy
what they want and need to support them
in staying independent and well at home, as
well as ways to increase wellbeing. The
service is popular, with clients, amilymembers and inormal carers expressing
their satisaction with the attention ACK
pays to the things that matter to them.
Two organisations which
support vulnerable people in the
local community are merging in
order to maintain and improve
the services they oer.
Kingston Community
Furniture (KCF) will join orces
with Age Concern Kingston
rom October 2013. Since 2005
KCF has been recycling urniture all over the
borough, providing aordable urnishings to
Kingston amilies.
KCF will now work alongside ACKs community
services, Stay Well at Home, Help@Home and
Handyperson, to support people who are re-
assessing their home situation. Whether someone
needs to adapt their living space, nd more suitable
urnishings or move to a new hom
our services will now be even bet
equipped to help.
By collecting unwanted urnitu
and helping with waste
management KCF are also helpin
reduce the impact on the
environment. Just doubling the
amount o unwanted urniture th
passed on to a new home could save 52,000 tonn
o CO2 equivalent.
In bringing these services together we can conn
a wider range o people with the help they need.
Looking to dispose o some urniture? Want to ma
sure it goes to someone who will really benet?
Call 020 8942 5500 or go to
kinstncmmunityurniture.r.
Keep me pstedAs more and more services move online, a national
campaign is encouraging banks, utility providers and
other companies to continue providing paper bills to
those who want them.
Keep Me Posted is a partnership o representatives
rom charities, interest groups and businesses who
believe that all consumers should still be able to
choose or themselves.
Without access to paper bills there is evidence thatsome people nd it harder to pay what they owe and
keep track o their nances. This particularly eects
those who arent comortable using computers or do
not have access to the internet.
I you are interested in supporting this campaign
you can go to their website www.keepmepsteduk.
cm or write to them at Keep Me Posted, PO Box
72064, London EC4P 4DZ.
We are a leading independent charitable organisation
dedicated to working with people in south west London.
We have 65 years o experience o supporting people and
carers to live saely and independently in their own homes and over the years have won awards
or this, the most recent being the 2013 Charity Award or Social Care and Welare.Our vision is to make your lie a greater lie. We have a history o working in innovative ways with
local people to deliver the services that they want, and o working in partnership.
We provide a range o community-based services which help and support people to live in their
own homes. These include Inormation, Advice and Advocacy; practical help in the home
(e.g. Handyperson services, cleaning and domestic help, shopping, support ater a hospital stay)
and social activities (social centres, lunch clubs, telephone beriending, dementia club).
These services are accessed by hundreds o older people and carers each year.
Our workorce o 50 sta is supported by over 100 trained volunteers who add value and huge
commitment to all the services we provide.Whowe
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AgENDA EDIToRIA
In the summer the Treasury announced that Britains
economy grew by 0.6 per cent over the previous quarter.This is the rst good news on the economy in years and ove
recent months there has been urther positive economic
news. Ocial gures showed that British manuacturing
sprang back to lie, rising by 1.9 per cent; house prices are
steadily rising and overall stock markets are climbing. The
Economist reports that surveys measuring consumer
condence show shoppers are eeling positive vital in an
economy in which consumption makes up two-thirds o
spending. O the manuacturing output gure, economists
are saying this is the most convincing sign yet that the UK
economy is on the mend.
Austerity
Although the government hopes that this is indeed the
beginning o a sustainable recovery, austerity or a lot opeople will continue or the years to come with many cuts
in public spending still yet ully to come into eect.
Those on xed incomes will continue to be hit in two
ways: rstly, struggling to keep up with the rising costs o
living, with ination still around 3 per cent; secondly,
austerity means continued cuts in support services
provided, or supported, by local authorities. This is urther
compounded by the well-documented pressures on healt
service unding.
Indicatr
Some media commentators have hailed the latest economic
news as an important indicator that things are beginning to
turn around and others are clearly getting carried away by
talking o Booming Britain!
At the current growth rate it will be 2015 beore the
country even recovers the same level o growth it achieve
in 2008. In reality its going to be some time yet beore
many people will notice a change, and even longer beore
therell be any real investment in the health and care
services that are needed to address the increasing deman
o an ageing population.
A bminrecveryI am pleased to say that
I have been oered a
new position, working
in Kingston, and Istarted on Monday.
Over the last year
and a hal that I have
been a volunteer at
Age Concern, I have
learnt a lot, gained my
condence and made
new riends both sta
and day centre
members. I would like
to thank you and
everyone else or giving me this opportunity but who knows I
might be back as a volunteer again i youll have me.
All the best or uture and i I do come back, I probably
wont recognise the place as it will be dierent. I will certainlykeep in touch.
Flora Nam
Please send yur letters & eedback t agenda news
Ae Cncern Kinstn upn Tames
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When one reaches retirement, as
you can imagine, its a huge change
in ones lie. The two biggest eects
are obviously money and the otheris company. When you have spent
so many years working every day
with people o dierent
generations ones lack o
conversation and interaction with
others becomes a nightmare.
Last Saturday at the Bradbury
Booze and Views evening we had
a chance to get together with other
people again, and or people like
mysel it was a lovely experience.
That evening was worth ar more
than any medicine I could ever get
rom my GP.
Mrs D BryantFind out more about Booze
and Views on p6
Wanted: volunteers to join our team.
Din wat?With a range o services and a lot o work behind the scenes, there are numerousopportunities to get involved at Age Concern Kingston.
Do you have experience in management, IT, DIY or teaching?
Are you just great with people?
See page 7 or current opportunities, or give us a call and tell us how you can help.
Wen?Whether you can help regularly, occasionally or just have a ew ree weeks coming up, were
keen to hear rom you.
Lkin r smetin rewardin, un and wrtwile
Te best medicine
Bridget has been a much-loved character at
Raleigh House or many years; rst as a
volunteer, then as a member. She recently spoke
to agenda news about her experiences:
Bridget is a sel-conessed Rock n Roller who
danced the night away in nightclubs or many
years. The bus driver told me I was too old to
get on the bus so late; I was out every night o
the week.Her lie became very dierent ater getting
pains in one o her arms, I thought I had
broken my arm it was that painul. A
diagnosis o Rheumatoid Arthritis was ound
eventually to be the cause and ater our
operations her mobility was very limited.
I lost my condence and my independence
I couldnt go dancing and really dancing was
my lie. I had previously volunteered or Age
Concern Kingston so thought Id give it a go
and become a member.
Bridget started attending the Raleigh House
day centre in October 2012 and has beneted
rom several other ACK services too.
Despite being hampered by her arthritis
Bridget enjoys staying active throughvarious activities at Raleigh including the
regular movement to music group led by
Bounce Theatre.
I pick what activities I do Ive got my
independence here. Its helped to get my brain
working everyone here is top, the volunteers
are wonderul and everyone is natural!
Frm vlunteerin t emplyment
Bridet a rck n rller
Vlunteer Flra: Ive learnt a lt
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A marvellus jb
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Agenda news spoke to Simon, one o Mr
Smiths helpers, to fnd out why he enjoys
working or the Help@Home service.
I chose this job because I wanted exible
part-time work, to meet with dierent people,
to improve my English and to do somethingthat is valuable or other people.
I like meeting people and listening to them
- every one o us has a story and experiences to
tell, the older people I work with have a lot to
say, simply because they have seen more things,
lived more or survived in dierent situations.
Sometimes they have got another point o view
on things, which can help you to make
decisions, change your mind or get inspiration.
It is nice when similar minds meet despite o
the age gap great that we can help each
other. We are all the same and go through th
same problems.
I know my job helps people a lot. In one
aspect it is just hard work to clean the at,
do the gardening, do the shopping, etc, but i
most cases you as the Helper can help themost with your presence, that you are
listening to the other with respect.
How I see it is that I have the exibility and
the physical ability that perhaps the clients d
not have or struggle with. But what must be
appreciated is to be a companion and
accepted as a companion.
Interested in becoming a Home Helper?
Contact our team now on 020 8942 8256.
Mr Smith is a Kingston resident who has devoted much o his lie to his country, rom
directing London trafc to combating espionage, navigating or the RAF and
protecting royalty.
He speaks to agenda news about his experiences and explains
why he was awarded two DFCs and a CVO.
Now retired, Mr Smith describes the value o the support he
has received rom Age Concern Kingstons Help@Home service.
How did you fnd yoursel in
the police orce?
When I was 18 I joined theMetropolitan police orce.
I went down to a police
training school in London
and it was a real culture shock,
I hadnt the slightest idea o
what to expect. Having worked
or 18 months in a division in
London sorting out the
motorcar congestion it began
to get a little boring I didnt
come across any o the exciting
incidents that I had read about.
So you wanted excitement?
Well yes, I wanted to be the
next Sherlock Holmes, i you
like and that was not in sight!
So I read about the special
branch, applied and ound
mysel a branch ocer. They
kept a tab on Irish extremists
and disruptors o the peace.
At this point it was clear that
there was going to be a lot o
disruption in Europe due to
Hitler. The war began and I
became a navigator or the
RAF, rom there I was sent to
interrogation training.
What was it like during that
time?
Britain was no picnic at the time
I was at the RAF holding unit
when a top secret memo came
out saying they were looking
or any German speaking
aircrew to volunteer or
special business, so o course
I volunteered. One o the
squadron leaders was losing
more crew men than was
acceptable. It was thought thatthe German night ghters were
very well trained, so they
allocated one German speaking
person to go with each o the
bomb raiders. We had special
equipment that would conuse
the commentary that the
German air ghter controllers
were putting out to direct
their ghter aircrats. Then one
night two o our gunners were
killed and I was wounded. I was
in hospital or our months.
So what happened ater yourtime in hospital?
Soon ater, the Germans
surrendered so it was time
to go back to the police.
And how was that, going back
with all this added experience?
I was welcomed back heartily to
the orce I had been awarded
two DFCs (Distinguished Flying
Cross) or my work during the
war. There were various
espionage trials that took place
and I assisted the superintendent.
These people were eeding the
Russian Embassy with British
intelligence you see.
What was your biggest
achievement?
I was promoted to head o
the branch, which was a
great honour.
Also I took over the security o
the Prince o Wales investiture
and we sent a team up to Wales
we did a marvellous job. I got
a CVO (Commander o the RoyalVictorian Order) or all my work,
its not one you just ing around
the Queen presented it.
And how has Help@Home
helped you?
Well since my wie died it has
been lonely and I nd certain
things a struggle, but luckily I
have people like Simon who
make my lunch hes very
intelligent, he has two degrees
and speaks various languages.
I dont get many chances to
speak with people who areinteresting so people like
Simon are a lieline.
Wy wrk r help@hme?
Reminiscin: Mr Smit at me, and n is weddin day
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First Cntactl020 8408 8170Ae Cncern Kinstn telepne advice number, pen Mnday t Friday 10.00am 12.00 nn
out and abut wit accessible service
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Lndn Taxicard Sceme
020 8547 5005
The London Taxicard Scheme is
or disabled people or people
with impairments who cannot
use public transport services.
The scheme allows people to
travel in black cabs at greatly
reduced ares. People are
allocated up to 104 trips a year.
Lndn Dial-a-Ride
0845 999 1999 or
020 7394 5800
This is a door-to-door multi-
occupancy service or disabled
people, people with
impairments who cannot use
public transport services or
To register or any o these services, call the numbers above or
an application orm. You may have automatic eligibility i you a
in receipt o certain mobility benets or registered blind
otherwise you may be asked to undergo a mobility assessment
Age Concern Kingston oers assistance to complete and
process application orms or the Dial-a-Ride, Taxicard and
Blue Badge schemes, please call 020 8408 8170.
people aged over 85. It can
used or all sorts o local
journeys, or example
shopping or visiting riends
and amily. Longer journeys
can sometimes be arranged
request. It is a ree service.
Blue Bade Parkin Sce
020 8547 5005
The Blue Badge provides a
national parking scheme o
drivers and passengers with
severe walking diculties o
registered blind or drivers w
have a severe impairment i
both upper limbs. A Blue
Badge permits holders to p
close to their destination.
Age Concern Kingston helps hundreds o people each year apply or the transport support
they are entitled to.
Whether getting around is physically dicult or simply too expensive, this support can help
people access important services and visit riends and loved ones. As well as giving people more
reedom, it can also give amilies and carers peace o mind.
And its not only or retirees! I you are over 60 or have a disability there are options available to
help you access aordable, accessible, possibly even ree transport.
Kinstn Spmbility
020 8547 1255
The Shopmobility scheme
provides wheelchairs and
motorised scooters on loan to
anyone who considers they
have mobility problems so
they can get around Kingston
independently with reedom,
condence and dignity.
Registration and hire ees
apply. Wheelchair hire or a
week is available.
Radar key
A Radar key is a large,
conspicuous, silver-coloured
key that opens more than
9,000 accessible toilets in the
UK and a ew around Kingston.
Keys can be obtained rom
Kingston Shopmobility (see
above), Kingston Centre or
Independent Living 020 8546
9603 and Bentalls Centre
Management Suite on 2nd
oor. They cost 4.00.
TL Travel Mentrin service
020 7027 5822
The Travel Mentoring service
can oer help in planning
accessible travel routes on the
London transport system and
provide a mentor to come
along or rst ew journeys to
assist in condence building
and becoming an independent
traveller. It is a ree service.
Rail Travel Passener
Assistance 0845 748 4950
National Rail Enquiries have
dedicated operators who can
assist in nding the best way to
reach a train station by
Try te 60+ oyster Card
I you live in London and are
60 or over but not yet eligible
or an Older Persons Freedom
Pass, you can travel or ree
with London Transports 60+
Oyster card.
Cardholders are allowed to
travel or ree on all TL
services including buses, the
Tube, Docklands Light Railway,
London Overground and
London Tramlink. Cardholders
are also entitled to ree travel
on other National Rail services
in the capital, outside o
morning peak hours. There is
a 10 ee or the card.
Applications are made on line at
www.tf.v.uk/tickets/25830.aspx
Once a person becomes eligible or an older persons
Freedom Pass TL will write to them and issue it without any
urther application process and without the need to provide a
new photograph.
Ardable, ree travel and parkin
accessible public transport and
will connect you to the correct
train company passenger
assistance team or your
journey. It is a ree service.
The Disabled Persons Railcard
costs 20 and saves up to 1/3
on most rail ares including
ares or a travelling
companion. There are similar
discounts or rail ares or
disabled people who do not
have a railcard but are blind or
visually impaired and includes
their travelling companion, and
or people who travel in their
wheelchair on the train.
Mbility assistance
Victria Cac Statin
Mbility Assistance
020 7027 2520
I you have a mobility
impairment you can pre-book
assistance by either phoning
the Help Point or completing
a orm on the TL website
24 hours prior to departure.
It is a ree service.
Yu dnt ave t be retired!
have weels will travel!
Free travel r yu
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Te Bradbury
Te Bradbury is a drop in centre or the over 60s.
With a lively, vibrant and riendly atmosphere,
The Bradbury oers a wide range o activities
rom tai chi and yoga, to dancing classes or
computer lessons. Just a ten minute walk rom
Kingston town, The Bradbury is a good place to
come or a bite to eat. Our ca serves drinks,
snacks, lunches (including a roast lunch on a
Wednesday) and plenty o homemade cakes. When the weather is
good you can eat al resco as we have a pleasant patio garden.
Te Bradbury, 37b grane Rad, Kinstn KT1 2RA
Telephone: 020 8549 1230
Email: [email protected]
Manager: Laura oBrien
Ralei huse
Ralei huse provides a warm and riendly
environment or those over 60 who are seeking
companionship and daily activity.
You can choose to attend or a ull day,
including a hot lunch, or hal a day. Transport is
available to and rom the centre or those who
need it, every day except Wednesday, or we can
help you access alternative transport.
The centre is spacious, with a large lounge
and dining room, an arts and crats room, a
coee lounge and a pleasant courtyard garden and terrace. One-to-one
computer lessons, podiatry and holistic therapies are also available or members
and non-members. Opening times: Monday Friday: 10.00am 4.00pm.
Ralei huse, 14 Nelsn Rad, New Malden KT3 5EA
Telephone: 020 8949 4244
Email: [email protected]
Manager: Caty Weit
Recently, The Bradbury celebrated its 8th birthday
by having a party at the centre and remembering
the much loved local actor Richard Briers, who
opened the centre in 2005. Over seventy members,
sta and volunteers enjoyed a decadent buet
lunch with a glass o wine whilst watching a slide
show o past memorable Bradbury events as well
as taking part in the lucky dip and the rafe. The
Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Salsa and Creative Writing
groups all showcased their work and ACKsShane Brennan led a tribute to Richard Briers.
Laura, the manager at the Bradbury, comments on the celebration: It was
a successul event with lots o laughter and un. We were unable to enjoy the
garden as it rained heavily, but that brought everyone together inside where
there was a noticeable sense o community, riendship and belonging. It was a
great opportunity to look back over the years and really appreciate The
Bradbury or how it has changed our lives, and look orward to the centre
continuing to be a place where people can come and eel at home, can meet
riends, enjoy themselves and take part in activities that keep them eeling
young at heart.
As the popularity o the day centre at Raleigh House grows, we are investing in
its uture. Work is underway to improve our existing acilities and expand the
day centre spaces. This will provide centre users with modern, high quality
acilities, more exible space or
dierent activities and ensure
everyone is comortable as our
numbers grow.
Already, we have a chic new
space or our hair and beauty
services and a spacious,
accessible shower room that is
also available or hire.
We will keep disruption to a
minimum over the coming
months and hope to have services
running as normally as possible.
Were excited to be providing
state o the art services to our
members, making Raleigh House
an even more comortable,
welcoming, accessible place to be.
Develpments at Ralei huse
Te Bradburys 8t birtday party
An Interactive TimelineKingston University drama students Ben
and Alice have worked with Raleigh House
members to explore their lie stories.
Through regular lively discussion,
playing games together and singing
avourite songs the participants got to
know each other over a number o weeks.
They had so many interesting
memories, said Alice. For the nal event
the students developed a shared
timeline or an audience to explore,
encouraging conversations between
older and younger generations. This culminated in a musical perormance
showcasing the group singing traditional olk songs. It was a antastic project,
said one o the participating members, We all thoroughly enjoyed it, and
everyone got on so well together.
A lm, KU Interactive Timeline With Age Concern, is available online on YouTube.
Excellent cmpany...A ew weeks ago Bradbury
members attended their
third Booze & Views event.
This is a monthly,
intergenerational, cheese
and wine evening at the
Bradbury. The event was
developed by Nadia
Daghistani, as part o the
Year Here ellowship and has
received unding rom O2
Think Big.
This seasons event took place on one o the hottest Saturdays o the year, b
guests kept their cool and partied on despite the heat. Bradbury members
spent time meeting recent graduates and together they took part in a pub qu
A ew glasses o wine and many laughs later, the quiz winners were presented
with Al Capone style hats and moustaches. Everyone agreed that the excellen
company made the evening special and all guests let grinning ear to ear with
story to tell.
There was a nice atmosphere, said one member, really cheery and un.
Whens the next one?.
Te Ralei calleneCould you help sponsor building
improvements at Raleigh House?
From sponsoring small items to larger
construction work, your support would be
invaluable to us. Why not organise
something un with work colleagues to
raise money this autumn?
The Challenge Network exists to inspire
and connect people to strengthen their
community and they have already signedup to help. A team o young people rom
their 2013 summer programme recently
came in to meet members and will be
undraising in New Malden High Street on
Saturday 7th September. Keep an eye out!
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Stay Well at hmeSupporting you to remain
independent in your home
Most o us want to go on living
in our own homes as we grow
older. There are times, however,
when some extra support canmake all the dierence.
lHave you or your carer
allen ill?
l Do you have any long-term
health problems?
l Have you recently been to
hospital?
l Would a little support and
advice help you stay at home?
This ree service provides
practical support, helping you
to choose services you need to
maintain your independence at
home.
W is eliible?
This service is ree o charge to
over 65s, i you are registered
with a Kingston GP.
hw des it wrk?
We will work with you to
develop a personal Stay Well
plan and support you to:
l Attend appointments
l Recuperate at home
l Get back on your eet and
build condence
l Choose social activities
l Access transport and
community services
l Check your entitlement to
benets and grants
In Tuc service
Our dedicated volunteers
provide telephone support
and beriending.
husin cices service
We can also help you think
through your options, including
moving or staying at home.
Vlunteerinpprtunities
Have you got excellent
people skills or experience
working with vulnerable
people? Contact us about
volunteering or Stay Well.
ISSUE EIghTEEN l
Ae Cncern Kinstns prjects and services Making your lie a greater lie
Meetins and events
Ralei Saturday Club
A service designed or people living with dementia, theiramily members and supporters. Second Saturday o the
month, 11.00am2.00pm at Raleigh House.
Next dates: 14th September, 12th October and 9th Novembe
4 per person including a light lunch (served at 12.00 noon).
Contact Raleigh House on 020 8942 8256
or email [email protected] i you would lik
to attend or or more inormation.
Callene undraisin in New Malden
Organisation Challenge are sponsoring us towards
developing new acilities at Raleigh House. Look out or them
on Saturday 7th September, undraising in New Malden High
Street and talking about the exciting developments.
Free leal advice surery
Last Tuesday o the month, next dates: 25th June, 30th July
and 27th August. To make an appointment phone the advic
line on 020 8408 8170.
Te Bradbury events and utins
Tues 17th September: Portrait Photography (members only
Tues 24th September: A Childs War A ascinating insight into
the lie o children during WW2, 5, including tea and cake
Wed 25th September: Art Classes 54 per 10 week term
Week commencing 25th November: Christmas Dinner at
The Clink Restaurant, HMP Highdown
For urther inormation contact Laura OBrien, on 020 8549
1230, or email [email protected]
Lunc Clubs
In partnership with RBK in Chessington and New Malden.
Te Funtain Curt Lunc Club
Tuesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm at Fountain Court, New Malde
Te Carles Lesser Lunc Club
Wednesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm
at Charles Lesser House, Chessington
Te Bradbury Centre Lunc Club
Wednesdays 12.00pm 2.00pm
at The Bradbury Centre, Grange Road, Kingston
For more inormation call 020 8942 8256.
Wats n in KinstnKinstn Pensiners Frum
Second Monday o the month at Richard Mayo Hall, United
Reormed Church, Eden Street, Kingston.
For more ino call the Secretary on 020 8241 9913.
U3A Kinstn
First Monday o the month, 1.30pm at the Richard Mayo Hal
For more inormation see the website
www.kinstnu3a.r.ukor call 020 8399 0163.
DIARY DATES
Cntact us To discuss any o our services or joining our team please call 020 8942 8256.
Fit as a FiddleAre you over 50, live in the borough o Kingston, and want to lose
weight, get ft, and improve your physical and mental well-being?
Why not join a ree 6 week course starting in September 2013?
Take your pick rom gentle exercise to more vigorous activity:
l Nordic Walking: Holly Lodge, Richmond Park,
Mon 9th Sept 10.30am
l Aquacise: Kingsher Leisure Centre, Kingston,
Weds 11th Sept 1.30pm
l Body Balance: Christ Church Hall, New Malden,
Thurs 12th Sept 12.30pm
l Chair based exercise: St Marks Church, Surbiton
Fri 13th Sept 12.30pm
All courses include healthy liestyle/weight loss workshops.
W is eliible?
This service is ree to people over 50 living in the borough
o Kingston.
help@hmeI get help when I want,
how I want
Managing the everyday
practical tasks o home can
become more dicult in later
years. Help@Home providessupport with a wide range o
practical tasks in and around
the home.
hw des it wrk?
We arrange an initial home
assessment and match you
with an experienced Home
Helper. They become your
regular helper and can provide
a range o services, which
include:
l Cleaning
l Laundry and ironing
l Shopping
l Other household tasks
l Basic gardening
l Outings and appointments
hw muc des it cst?
There is a straightorward
hourly charge o 15 (plus any
expenses such as petrol or
shopping, etc).
Jb pprtunities
Our popular Help@Home
service is expanding. Get in
touch to nd out more aboutworking with us.
handypersnPractical help with those little
jobs around the home
The Handyperson can carry out
small repairs, maintenance and
adaptations around the home
and garden, including:l Fitting a grab rail
l Assembling at pack
urniture
l Fitting a curtain rail
l Basic gardening
l Making sae loose carpeting
l Fitting a key sae
l Fitting a spy hole or window
or door chain
l Re-sealing a bath or sink
W is eliible?
Anyone over 55 years old or
any adult with a disability, who
lives in Kingston.
hw muc des it cst?
20 or rst hour and 15 an
hour thereater. Materials are
charged at cost.
Vlunteers wanted
Do you have DIY skills?
Do you have an occasional
ew hours to spare ? As this
popular service grows, we
are seeking volunteers to
assist clients with small jobs
in their homes. Pleasecontact us to nd out more.
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ageconcernKingston upon Thame
I et elp wen I want,w I want
With our home services youre in the driving seat.
Our purpose is to support your independence, not
take it away. We can assist with laundry, shopping,
garden tidying, outings and appointments or someone
to talk to i thats what you need. Whether its a practica
one o job or regular assistance, we can provide it.
We pride ourselves on our personal touch. With a team
o riendly, reliable, trained, supervised and security
checked sta, and over 65 years experience, we give
that little bit extra that makes all the dierence.
For urther inormation please phone us on:
020 8942 8256 or visit our website:
www.aecncernkinstn.r.
Charity Number 299
Itsgreattohave
somehelpathome,
Ishouldhavegoneto
AgeConcernyearsago.
The Help@Home team providing the support you want, how and when you want it.
Help@Home
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